Amend council meeting rules to handle disruptions and ban campaigning
In Plain English
The city council wants to update its meeting rules to better manage disruptive behavior during public meetings. The changes also formally ban political campaigning at council meetings. If approved, the new rules give the mayor clearer authority to maintain order and remove people who interrupt proceedings.
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Votes
Extend the meeting for 30 minutes
5 to 2
Approve staff's amendments to City Council Rules and Procedures and the Posted Agenda Form
5 to 1
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