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Staff Report for City Council Rules Committee Discussion of Potential Changes to the City Council Member Handbook
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff presents for the City Council Rules Committee's consideration the following summary of potential changes to various elements of the City Council Handbook that relate to City Council meeting procedures and protocols. These suggested changes were derived from an Agenda Item 14 referral request initiated by Council Member Simon, as well as based on feedback provided by the City Manager. Staff recommends that the Rules Committee consider this information and provide direction to staff.
Summary of potential Handbook Changes Stemming from Agenda Item 14 Referral Request
City Councilmembers speaking on agenda items:
Section II: Maintenance of Order (existing language)
"The Presiding Officer is responsible for the maintenance of order and decorum at all times. No Council Member, staff or member of the audience is allowed to speak who has not first been recognized by the Chair. All questions and remarks shall be addressed to the Chair. The Presiding Officer shall ensure that he/she, as well as the balance of Council, refrains from commenting or entering into conversation with speakers during Public Comments or during Public Hearings."
Possible Handbook edit: It is at the Presiding Officer's discretion to recognize any City Councilmember whose hand is raised or request to speak button is illuminated concerning any agenda item. Care shall be taken to avoid Brown Act violations concerning discussion or action on items that are not on the meeting agenda. City Councilmembers are encouraged to hold their comments on items of general public interest or concern until Item 13.[City Council Calendar and Announcements], or for consideration on future City Council meeting agendas during Item 14 [Requests to Schedule Agenda Topics].
Mayor's power to issue proclamations:
San Leandro City Charter Section 30...
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