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San Rafael council reviews governance handbook after residents press for more outreach on 350 Meridale
Summary
At a Nov. 12 retreat, San Rafael officials reviewed a draft council governance handbook and heard public commenters urge the council to pause the 350 Meridale interim housing proposal until more community outreach is completed. Staff recommended approving the draft in form and returning with a resolution for formal adoption.
San Rafael’s City Council spent much of its Nov. 12 retreat reviewing a proposed governance handbook meant to clarify how council members interact with staff and the public following the city’s shift to district elections. City staff and consultant Kathy Capriola said the draft is designed to set durable expectations — not to limit elected officials — and recommended the council approve the document in form and later codify it by resolution at a regular meeting.
The handbook review followed public comment that focused on process and transparency. "We have been blindsided by the 350 Meridale project," resident Gregory Andrew told the council, saying the…
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