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San Rafael PAC votes to keep public comment at two minutes after extended public debate
Summary
The Police Advisory and Accountability Committee voted 5–1 to maintain a two‑minute public comment limit after a lengthy public discussion in which many residents urged three minutes for translation and fuller testimony.
San Rafael — After extended public testimony and a staff recommendation to standardize public comment windows, the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee voted on March 19 to keep the two‑minute public comment period used across most city boards and commissions.
The motion to retain the current two‑minute limit passed with a recorded outcome the chair announced as “motion carries.” Members recorded voting “aye” included Member Alm, Member Valdez, Member Camina, Member Ruiz and Chair Tokalahi. Vice Chair Davide recorded a “no” vote.
Why it mattered: Staff recommended the two‑minute standard to maintain uniformity across the city’s 16 boards, commissions and committees and to ease consecutive interpretation logistics on meetings…
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