1-4A-33: PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION OF THE AGENDA:

   A.   Individuals shall speak one (1) time on only one (1) issue for a maximum of three (3) minutes. During the public comment section of the agenda. The public shall not be required to pre-register to speak during public comment. Individuals shall only speak on matters not listed on the regular session agenda for that date. Any matter presented shall be directed to the presiding officer and addressed, if necessary, after the meeting.

   B.   Council members may speak during public comment portion of the agenda after the public has finished speaking.

   C.   City staff shall not be required to provide an immediate answer to a matter presented during a council meeting unless it specifically pertains to an item on the agenda. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-34: PUBLIC COMMENT DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Individuals may speak during the public comment portion of a scheduled public hearing for a maximum of three (3) minutes or may submit written comments to the city clerk by four o'clock (4:00) P.M. on the day of the public hearing. Groups of citizens with similar viewpoints are encouraged to select a representative to share the viewpoint of the group. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-35: PUBLIC COMMENT DURING REGULAR SESSION AND SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:

At the discretion of the presiding officer, individuals may speak for a maximum of three (3) minutes when the council discusses agenda items. This section does not apply to businesses or parties directly involved in agenda items. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-36: PUBLIC COMMENT DURING WORK SESSION AND PLANNING SESSION, MEETINGS:

   A.   Work Session: The city council shall not receive any public comment during a work session.

   B.   Planning Session: The public may only comment on bill payments and agenda items not deemed planning session discussion topics listed on a planning session agenda. On only these items and at the discretion of the presiding officer, individuals may speak for a maximum of three (3) minutes. The city council shall not receive any public comment during the meeting on agenda items designated as planning discussion topics. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-37: VIOLATING RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SERGEANT AT ARMS:

Violations of the rules for public participation listed in this article shall be addressed at the presiding officer's discretion. The chief of police or designee shall serve as the sergeant at arms for meetings of the city council. The presiding officer may direct the sergeant at arms to eject anyone from the council meeting for disruptions of any kind. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

ARTICLE B. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

SECTION:

1-4B-1: Purpose

1-4B-2: Scope

1-4B-3: Interpretation

1-4B-4: Confidential Information

1-4B-5: Closed Sessions

1-4B-6: Violation

1-4B-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this article is to establish rules for elected officials and employees concerning the dissemination of confidential information and emphasize their duty to protect the city from liability or financial loss by disseminating confidential information. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)