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REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED REDLINE CHANGES TO CHAPTER 4.06 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Committee review the proposed redline changes to Chapter 4.06, section 4.06.020 of the Council Policy Manual and consider forwarding a recommendation to the City Council for adoption.
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DISCUSSION
Background
During its September 15, 2025, meeting, Council Legislation/Environmental Committee Meeting, proposed changes to Chapter 4.06, section 4.06.020 were discussed, and direction was given to staff.
Specifically, staff was directed to create a new subsection under Council Policy section 4.06.020 related to council comments, which are currently unregulated.
Present Situation
Consistent with Committee direction, the proposed redlines to Council Policy section 4.06, section 4.06.020 (Attachment A) set a maximum time limit for council comments, add a vote requirement to skip, and allow additional time with the permission of either the presiding officer or a council majority.
Attachment A - Council Policy 4.06 - Redline