Adopt new rules and procedures for city council meetings

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In Plain English

A standing committee reviewed how council meetings currently work and recommended changes. The new rules would establish official protocols for public comment, meeting format, and council procedures. If approved, residents may see different meeting structures when they attend or watch council sessions.

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Votes

Accept recommendations as presented by Rules and Procedures Standing Committee as submitted

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Thurmond

Failed

3 to 4

McLaughlinAye

ThurmondAye

Irma L. AndersonNay

Tom ButtAbsent

BatesNay

RogersNay

ViramontesNay

MarquezAbstain

GriffinAye

Support recommendations of Rules and Procedures Standing Committee with friendly amendment that each speaker be allowed TWO (2) minutes to address City Council on non-Public Hearing items

Moved by: Vice Mayor ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Bates

Passed

7 to 1

McLaughlinNay

Irma L. AndersonAye

ThurmondAye

Tom ButtAbsent

BatesAye

RogersAye

ViramontesAye

MarquezAye

GriffinAye