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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 2, 1987
SUBJECT Written Communication from Senator Bill Lockyer dated
February 18 , 1987
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Copy of Letter ; Proposed Resolution
RECOMMENDATION Consider adoption of resolution
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The current legislative proposal would appropriate
$200, 000 from the State Environmental Vehicle License
Fund to study the proposal .
DESCRIPTION The Mayor has received a letter from Senator Lockyer
requesting support for SB 100, which is attached for your reference .
The Senator has proposed the development of a trail system which would
circle the San Francisco Bay. The system would serve pedestrians and
bicyclists . In some areas it may become necessary to move inland from the
shoreline ; however , the concept is to provide a contiguous trail .
SB 100 is currently worded to authorize a Planning Committee to prepare a
report on the feasibility of this project . The legislative proposal
establishes the Committee under the auspices of the Association of Bay Area
Governments . The Committee would be required to issue its report by
January 1 , 1989 . Senator Lockyer ' s bill provides $200 , 000 in funding for
the planning process . The funds would be provided by the State
Environmental Vehicle License Fund.
Staff has prepared a resolution which would express the City ' s support for
the concept of a trail system circling the Bay . Senator Lockyer has
indicated that although the . City is " not adjacent to the Bay, the residents
would still benefit from the opportunity to use a public trail .
Staff would recommend that the City Council consider adoption of the
resolution supporting Senator Lockyer ' s proposal .
COPIES TO:
ITEM NO. 54
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(415)790-3605 - February 18, 1987 FEB 19198
Hon. Linda Jeffery CITY OF DUBLIN •
Mayor of Dublin
P.O. Box 2340
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Linda,
On December 2, •1986 I held the first of nine county
meetings to discuss the idea of a bicycle and- pedestrian - -' - .
- - path - around the Bay. I have since introduced• SB100 to begin
a process to achieve this goal.
The Ring Around the Bay concept provides for new and
- existing paths to be linked as one continuous route around . '
the San Francisco Bay. Following the shoreline where
possible and skirting inland where necessary, the path would ' ~
secure public access to the Bay, without conflicting with -
efforts to preserve the Bay: and its natural environment. -
This concept has 'been received with interest and
enthusiasm by representatives from various park -districts,
planning commissions, environmental and cycling groups.
Although your city may not be adjacent to the bayshore, .
your constituents may interested in the development of
this project. I hope your Council' s agenda will allow
time for consideration of the Ring Around the Bay. I am
specifically asking for your, support of the general concept
and hope you will consider passing a formal resolution
regarding this matter. - I hope you will be anxious to join
those of us who anticipate• an active effort to make this
dream a reality.
I welcome your questions and "comments. Please contact
Michelle Robrahn in my office. at 415/582-8800.
Sincerely,
Bill LOCKYER
State Senator
BL/mer
RESOLUTION NO - 86 . .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF DEVELOPING A
TRAIL SYSTEM AROUND SAN FRANCISCO BAY
WHEREAS , the San Francisco Bay Shoreline is an important.,.
resource which can be enjoyed by the residents of- the entire area ;
and
WHEREAS , current access to the' shoreline is sporadic and
therefore the public use is limited; and
WHEREAS , the "Ring Around the Bay" concept would provide
for the development of new trails and the -connection .of existing
facilities ; and
WHEREAS , the trail system would serve pedestrians and
bicyclists in a manner which is consistent with the preservation
of the Bay and its natural environment ; and
WHEREAS , due to existing land- uses , the trail may need . ..
to move inland at some locations ; and
WHEREAS , State Senator Bill Lockyer has introduced SB
100 to begin a process to achieve this goal .
NOW, THEREFORE,- BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Dublin supports the concept of a pedestrian/bicyclist
trail system which would encircle San Francisco Bay.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED- this 2nd day of March,
1986 .
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk