REPORT TO GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Possible Action on Updates to Council Policy 030 ("Adding an Item to the Agenda")
Report
BACKGROUND
The stated purpose of Council Policy 030 titled "Adding an Item to the Agenda" is to establish a clear, effective, and easily understood process for members of the City Council and the public to have items, within the jurisdiction of the City Council, placed on the City Council agenda for consideration.
At the September 11, 2023 Governance and Ethics Committee meeting, the Governance and Ethics Committee approved the staff recommendations to amend Council Policy 030 and to bring forth the proposed amendments to the full Council for consideration as summarized in the Report to Committee (RTC 23-994) (Attachment 1). The Committee members expressed the importance of ensuring the amended policy preserves the public's ability to participate in meetings and petition the Council. The Committee voted to approve the staff recommendation to bring forth Council Policy 030 to the full Council for consideration and approval of the amended policy.
At the October 24, 2023 City Council meeting, The proposed Committee recommendations were brought forth to the full Council for consideration and approval. The City Council approved the recommendation to amend Council Policy 030 on the terms presented as summarized in the Report to Council (RTC 23-1160) (Attachment 2). The current Council Policy 030 was last revised on October 24, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-9278 (Attachment 3).
The Governance and Ethics Committee members have referred this policy for further discussion and review. As part of the Committee referral, this item is on the agenda for review and discussion.
DISCUSSION
The following is a summary of the notable provisions of the current Council Policy 030 ("Adding an Item to the Agenda"):
Referral from Members of the City Council in Advance of a Meeting:
After consultation with the City Manager ...
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