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San Rafael council adopts Brown Act “cease and desist” resolution after legal challenge

San Rafael City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

City attorney told the council a staff‑drafted resolution would require dismissal of a pending challenge under the Brown Act; after public comment the council adopted the resolution 4–0, correcting a typographical error in the title.

San Rafael — The City Council on Nov. 17 unanimously adopted a staff‑recommended resolution promising to “cease and desist” certain conduct alleged in a letter from local residents and their attorney, a move the city attorney said would require dismissal of the pending claim under state law.

City Attorney (speaker 13) told the council the plaintiffs had sought an ex parte order to stop the council from voting on the 350 Merriddale matter; the judge denied that request, allowing the…

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