.010 Open Meetings. Meetings of City Legislative Bodies shall be open and public and governed by the provisions of this Chapter and the Brown Act. In cases of inconsistent requirements under the Brown Act and this Chapter, the requirement which would result in greater or more expedited public access shall apply.
.020 Draft Agenda. At least five (5) calendar days before a regular City Council Meeting, a preliminary (draft) Agenda shall be provided to all members of the City Council, which shall contain a general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the Meeting that is anticipated at the time of the preliminary Agenda.
.030 Agenda and Agenda Packet. At least seventy two (72) hours before a regular City Council Meeting, the City Clerk shall post an Agenda containing a meaningful description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the Meeting, in accordance with the Brown Act. The City Clerk shall further post on the City's home webpage, in a manner that is easily accessible and visible, an Agenda and Agenda Packet for the Meeting. The Agenda and Agenda Packet shall also be freely accessible to members of the public through other means.
.040 Description of Agenda Items. In addition to requirements imposed by the Brown Act, the description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at a City Council Meeting shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
1. A clear description of the subject matter;
2. The parties involved in any recommended transaction, if applicable;
3. The total cost of the transaction, including the initial cost and the total cumulative cost, if applicable;
4. the purpose and term of the recommended action, if applicable; and
5. The location of the recommended action, if applicable.
.050 Items not on the Agenda. No action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted Agenda, except that members of a Legislative Body may respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights, ask a question for clarification, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or request staff to report back to the Body at a subsequent Meeting concerning the matter raised by such testimony.
.060 Exception. Notwithstanding subdivision .050, the Legislative Body may take action on items of business not appearing on the posted Agenda as allowed under the Brown Act. (Ord. 6417 § 1 (part); August 15, 2017.)