Title
Resolution to Approve Amendments to the Council Rules
Memorandum
The Council Administration Committee distributed the attached proposed amendments to Council Rules as a communication item on the March 17, 2025 Council Agenda with the intent to sponsor a Resolution to Approve Amendments to Council Rules on the April 7, 2025 Council Agenda.
These amendments to Council Rules include revisions to Meeting Rule 12 - Lay on the Table, the addition of Meeting Rule 12B - Motion to Postpone Indefinitely, and the revision of Council Administrative Rule 3 - Reimbursement of Council Expenses. The amendments are intended to clarify areas of ambiguity and make rules consistent with Council practice.
These Council Rule amendments were recommended by the Council Administration Committee on March 11, 2025
Staff
Reviewed by: Atleen Kaur, City Attorney
Approved by: Atleen Kaur, City Attorney
Body
Whereas, It is a goal of the City Council to improve the way Council works together as a body, modeling civil discourse for our community, building trust in local government, and ensuring meetings are accessible to the public;
Whereas, The City Attorney’s Office reviewed existing Council Rules and based on feedback from Council Administration Committee proposed revisions; and
Whereas, After a thorough review process, the Council Administration Committee has recommended amendments to Council Rules to include revisions to Meeting Rule 12 - Lay on the Table, the addition of Meeting Rule 12B - Motion to Postpone Indefinitely, and the revision of Council Administrative Rule 3 - Reimbursement of Council Expenses. The amendments are intended to clarify areas of ambiguity and make rules consistent with Council practice.
RESOLVED, That the City Council adopts the attached amendments to the Rules of the Council.
Sponsored by: Council Administration Committee