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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1992 1216 CC REG ITEM 11FMOORPARK ITEM//,, F. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 OFFICE OF 7'HE CITY CLERK TO: The Honorable City Council 11 FROM: Lillian Hare, City Clerk DATE : December December 10, 1992 (805) 529 -6864 .Jf Z; - A//, ACTION: 6 By, SUBJECT: REVIEW OF COUNCIL PROCEDURE REGARDING PUBLIC SPEAKERS BACKGROUND: At its meeting of July 15, 1992, the City Council determined to amend the Rules of Procedure for Council meetings to allow public comment during the discussion of an action /discussion item appearing on the agenda. The Council decided upon a three month trial period for the amended Rules of Procedure. The criteria used in amending the Rules of Procedure relative to the Council's decision were as follows: 1. All speakers, including applicants or others with a special interest in the item, be limited to three minutes. 2. The Council to follow the practice of holding comments/ questions until the conclusion of all public comment on the item under discussion. 3. All speakers to address the chair and maintain proper decorum. 4. Speaker cards to be submitted prior to the beginning of the action /discussion portion of the agenda. 5. Speakers under public comment, Number 6 on the agenda, to be allowed to address items not listed on the agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar only. The three month trial period is complete.. Should the Council decide to continue with the Rules of Procedure as now constituted in Resolution 92 -867, no change is required. If the Council determines to return to the previous practice for public speakers, staff should be directed to prepare an amended Rules of Procedure resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Attachment: Resolution 92 -867 PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M. PEREZ ROY E TALLEY JR Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Panted on Rt.c