Consider ideas to shorten City Council meeting length
In Plain English
City Council meetings currently run long, sometimes past midnight. The council will discuss potential changes like time limits on public comments or moving routine items to consent calendars. If approved, new rules could make meetings shorter and more efficient for both council members and residents who attend.
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Votes
Accept all changes except the following: I-2, I-3, II-1, II-2, II-3, II-4, III-1, III-2, III-6a, and IV-4
Extend the meeting for 10 minutes
3 to 3
Adjourn the meeting
2 to 4
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