ITEM TITLE:
Approval of Amendment to City Council Policies and Procedures
SUBMITTED BY: Sheri Pierce, City Clerk, MMC
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Clerk and City Attorney recommend approval of amendments to City Council Policies and Procedures.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Council Procedures are adopted pursuant to City Charter section 3.6(i) and may be amended “as directed by the Council.” Thus, in order to facilitate telephonic participation and voting as an option throughout the timeframe related to the COVID -19 pandemic and any other circumstance where physical attendance poses a risk to health or human safety, the Council should amend the Council Procedures to allow Council Members and Planning and Zoning Commission Members to participate telephonically when the City has declared an emergency.