MINUTES
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 AT 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
In-Person:
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
Hoytt Theater
200 N San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
Present: Vice Mayor Bushey
Councilmember Hill
Councilmember Kertz
Mayor Kate
Absent: Councilmember Llorens Gulati
Also Present: City Manager Cristine Alilovich
City Attorney Robert Epstein
City Clerk Lindsay Lara
City Attorney Robert Epstein called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. All members of the City Council were present except Councilmember Llorens Gulati.
City Attorney Robert Epstein made opening remarks.
SPECIAL MEETING
a. Listening Session and Informational Meeting Regarding the Potential Purchase of 350 Merrydale Road for Interim Shelter and Affordable Housing Projects The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and receive community input regarding the City’s potential purchase of 350 Merrydale Road for future interim shelter and affordable housing projects. Members of the public are invited to share their comments directly with the City Council. This meeting is intended as a listening session; no decisions will be made and no formal action will be taken.
In compliance with the Brown Act, City Councilmembers will not engage in dialogue or respond to questions during the meeting. However, staff will be available to provide factual information and respond to general questions about the project. Additionally, community members may submit comments by email to [email protected].
City Attorney Robert Epstein invited public comment.
Speakers: Jason Sarris, Gregory Andrew, Ken Dickinson, Sandra, Dhalma, Victoria Holdridge, Courtney Wang, Mark Allan, Mary, Frank Mason, Stewart Sheppards, Jennifer Kiss, Janet Shirley, Mike Ghilotti, Karen Strolia, Emily, Rachel, Name Withheld City Attorney closed the public comment period.
ADJOURNMENT:
City Attorney Robert Epstein adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
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LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF____________, 2025
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KATE COLIN, Mayor