City Council Committee Meeting
The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's
YouTube Channel.
1.
Policy Referral: City Council Rules of Decorum
Staff Resource(s):
Monica R. Allen, City Manager’s Office
Explanation
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On June 30, 2026, the Mayor made a referral to the committee to discuss what key guiding
principles - governing Council interactions with each other, staff and the public while conducting
the people’s business - could serve as a framework to strengthen decorum, efficiency and public
trust.
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During Council’s Annual Strategy Session held in March 2026, councilmembers Mazuera-Arias, Mayo,
Mitchell and Owens volunteered to serve on an ad-hoc committee to lead discussions around
proposed rules of decorum and provide recommendations.
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During the August 24th special meeting of the committee, Mayor Pro Tem provided
recommendations around rules of decorum for the public while attending council meetings.
Committee members asked for recommendations to be provided around rules of decorum for
interactions between council members guidance for how council work is processed.
Action: Discussion and vote
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2.
Policy Referral: Conducting public hearings and adopting
related ordinances at the same council meeting
Staff Resource(s):
Monica R. Allen, City Manager’s Office
Andrea Leslie-Fite, City Attorney
Explanation
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On June 30, 2026, the Mayor made a referral to the committee to determine if changes be made to
Council Policy and/procedure for Public Hearings that currently have ordinance changes considered
at the same meeting.
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The committee has been charged with the following:
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Review legal framework on the mandatory and optional public hearing and public comment
period,
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Review current practices of City Council and peer cities,
Review considerations for any related policy or process updates, and
Determine best practices and make recommendations to full Council.
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During the committee’s August 24th special meeting, staff explained the legal requirements for
public hearings, when hearings are optional, and how other cities handle public hearings, public
comment, and voting during the same meeting.
Action: Discussion and feedback
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