Change council meeting times to 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM with 11:00 PM hard stop
In Plain English
The city council currently starts its open session and regular meetings at different times. This proposal changes open session to start at 3:30 PM and regular session at 5:00 PM for a 6-month trial. If approved, all meetings must end by 11 PM with no extensions allowed.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council unanimously approved new meeting times on a trial basis. Starting meetings earlier means the public portion will begin at 3:30 PM instead of the current time, followed by the regular council session at 5:00 PM. All meetings must now end by 11 PM with no exceptions allowed during this 6-month trial period. This administrative change aims to provide more predictable scheduling for residents who want to attend or watch council meetings.
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Public Comments
1 public comment (1 spoken)
- Elsa StevensIn person
Community Discussion
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