CCMIN020795 - Laserfiche WebLink

Item 6d Review of City Council Ageuda Format (SR 95:30) Mr. Tarvet indicated his preference for one category for agenda items in order to make it easier to move items in response to public attendance and input at the meetings. He suggested that the first five, and the last four, headings of the current agenda be retained. Ms. Dennis agreed with Mr. Tarver about the need to inform and accommodate the public. Ms. Michelotti was uncomfortable removing the "Matters Continued for Decision". She believed those items should stay at the beginning of the meeting. She clarified that the intent is to put those items which have the most public interest on the agenda first. Ms. Michelotti believed that could not always be anticipated. After that, items would not be moved and once the agenda is posted it will not be changed. She requested a staff response regarding matters continued. Ms. Acosta believed that heading needs flexibility. As an example, on this agenda are several matters continued which do not have much public input. Mr. Tarver stated his choice, for example, at this meeting would have been to move the New Cities application before "Matters Continued" because of the number of people in attendance. Ms. Mohr asked if the categories were strictly an internal decision and not required by an outside source. Ms. Acosta said it was, with the exception of Public Hearings and Matters Initiated by Council. However, a method could be used to designate those items. All public hearings would not have to be together. For example, a zoning matter which is of no concern to the public could be placed last on the agenda. Mr. Roush suggested keeping the "City Council Committee Reports" and "Matters Initiated by Council" headings because that gives Council an opportunity to identify items for future agenda. Mr. Tarver believed that Committee Reports are adequately covered by dissemination of minutes and if a matter is important for public input, it could be agendized. 02/07/95 -9-