Amend City Council Rules of Procedure to change meeting times and agenda format

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In Plain English

The city council operates under formal rules that govern when meetings happen and how agenda items are organized. The proposed changes would alter meeting start times, rearrange the order of agenda items, reduce the number of meetings, and modify how routine items are handled. If approved, residents will see different meeting schedules and agenda structures when attending or watching council meetings.

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Votes

Approved the consolidation of City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and other meetings

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes
Passed

Adjust the City Council meeting times from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Passed

6 to 0

McLaughlinAbstain
ButtAye
BatesAye
RogersAye
RittermanAye
LopezAye
ViramontesAye

Approved the alteration of the order of business

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes
Passed

Members of the public only be allowed to remove items from the consent calendar if they oppose it

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Failed

3 to 1

McLaughlinAbstain
ButtAye
BatesNay
RogersAbstain
RittermanAye
LopezAbstain
ViramontesAye