TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
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Council President Kritzer
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Council Vice-President Forsythe
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DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Malisa Files
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Approval of Revisions to City Council Rules and Procedures
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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For Council's review and approval, Attachment A contains proposed revisions to the Council Rules and Procedures as discussed on April 9th and April 23rd.
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Council Rules of Procedure
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* Council Request:
Council requested potential changes to the Rules of Procedure to address prevention of hate speech and disruptions to Items from the Audience. Per the Study Session discussion on April 9th and April 23rd , the item is on the May 7th business meeting agenda for approval.
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Attachment A contains proposed changes to the Council Rules and Procedures. Specifically, the proposed revisions include:
* Council Rules of Procedures Section K Public Participation
* New Section Enforcement of Rules - Attendees
At the Study Session on April 9th and Council Talk Time on April 23rd, Council had asked for revisions to the proposed changes, including:
* Elimination of Chair discretion on time limits.
* Removal of the Participation Guide as it is not a Council approved document. Revisions to the Participation Guide will be made after approval of the Rules and Procedures to make the two documents consistent.
Staff will be at the May 7, 2024, Council meeting to answer any questions the Council may have.
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