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San Rafael residents urge council to act on rising rents, RUBS and parking‑permit outreach during open time
Summary
During open time residents from the Canal and Bret Hart neighborhoods urged the council to address high rents, opaque ratio utility billing (RUBS) charges and lack of timely notice on a proposed parking permit survey; staff said RUBS is being evaluated as part of tenant protections and announced a subcommittee discussion on Feb. 13.
Dozens of San Rafael residents used open public expression on Feb. 3 to press the City Council to intervene on rising housing costs and unequal utility billing practices.
Residents from the Canal neighborhood described high rents and sharp utility charges assessed through ratio utility billing systems (RUBS), saying families face monthly increases of several hundred dollars and some tenants have received eviction notices. Community leader Marina Palma told the council many neighbors are anxious and lack reliable Internet and access to emergency alerts; she asked for short‑term measures…
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