Change council meeting structure and add rebuttal time for public hearings
In Plain English
The Rules Committee wants to reorganize how city council meetings run. They also propose letting people who appeal planning decisions or apply for permits speak twice during hearings. Currently, speakers get one chance to address the council during public comment periods.
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Votes
Direct staff to make changes to meeting procedures
7 to 0
Follow the Planning Commission format for public hearings: eight minute presentation for the appellant and the applicant, two minutes for all others, hear all proponents at the same time and all of the opponents at the same time
7 to 0
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