Council introduces ordinance to amend BioMarin development agreement, removing some public-access obligations

May 5, 2026

The council introduced an ordinance to adopt the first amendment to BioMarin's development agreement, removing requirements for park access, a conference facility, and temporary public parking at the 999 3rd Street parcel; council voted to introduce the ordinance 4-0 after staff described delivered public benefits and CEQA applicability.

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The San Rafael City Council on May 4 introduced an ordinance to adopt the first amendment to BioMarin's development agreement (DA26-001), removing several previously required public benefits tied to future phases of the project.

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