LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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ADD-ON ITEM -- LEROY BOYD FORUM
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Due to Covid-19 and CDC recommendations and in an effort to continue to engage the public in a meaningful way, that City Council reduce the number of Leroy Boyd Forums conducted during any Council meeting if that meeting is being conducted via technology resources and the public is not in physical attendance. Further that Council conduct one (1) Leroy Boyd Forum at the beginning of the meeting during such circumstances. These measures are temporary.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Section 1.02 of Council Rules and Procedures - Leroy Boyd Fora - states in part, “…For a period not to exceed one-half hour near the beginning of each regular Council meeting, and again at some point near the conclusion of regular Council business during each regular Council meeting, the Council shall invite public comment upon any subject not on the agenda unless waived by a majority of the existing membership of Council.”
This item seeks to reduce to one (1), at the beginning of the meeting, the Leroy Boyd Forum during such Council meetings that are conducted via technology resources and where the public is not in physical attendance.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No