Council approves consent calendar; temporary camping prohibition around City Hall included
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San Rafael approved the consent calendar 5–0, which included a temporary prohibition on camping around City Hall through July 21, 2026, and an amendment to the voter‑approved tax oversight committee bylaws clarifying revenue tracking and accountability.
The San Rafael City Council approved the consent calendar by a unanimous roll call vote on Jan. 20.
Consent items included an amendment to the voter‑approved tax oversight committee bylaws intended to require itemized tracking of spending so the committee can verify funds earmarked for specific projects actually reach those projects. Ken Dickinson addressed the council in support of that amendment during public comment.
Also on the consent calendar was a temporary prohibition on camping around City Hall. Assistant City Manager Stefanski clarified during the meeting that the related interim shelter project at 350 Bridal Road will have capacity for 65 people and, under the county agreement, allow up to 70 unique participants; staff said individuals newly arriving to City Hall would not be eligible to participate given program parameters. The temporary prohibition in the staff report is scheduled to run through July 21, 2026.
A roll call recorded five ayes and the consent calendar carried 5–0.