11.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 11/02/2021
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Possible Action: Un-suspend Rule 5.01 of the City of Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Un-suspend Rule 5.01 of the City of Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure.
Executive Summary:
On April 7, 2020 the City Council voted to suspend Rule 5.01 of the City of Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rule 5.01 governs the order of business on agendas for regular meetings of City Council. The suspension allowed for flexibility in meeting times and agenda order during the time when council meetings were being conducted in a fully virtual setting.
In August 2021, the City Council resumed in-person council meetings using a hybrid format that allows for participation both physically and virtually. The City Council has also given direction to staff to amend the Rules of Procedure to incorporate a number of changes related to meeting times and agenda order. As such, staff recommends that the Council un-suspend Rule 5.01 now that meetings have returned to a normal environment and allow the newly adopted Rules of Procedure to come into effect.
In August 2021, the City Council resumed in-person council meetings using a hybrid format that allows for participation both physically and virtually. The City Council has also given direction to staff to amend the Rules of Procedure to incorporate a number of changes related to meeting times and agenda order. As such, staff recommends that the Council un-suspend Rule 5.01 now that meetings have returned to a normal environment and allow the newly adopted Rules of Procedure to come into effect.
Financial Impact:
None.
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan:
None.
Previous Council Decision on This:
April 7, 2020 Council voted to suspend Rule 5.01 of the City Council Rules of Procedure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 26, 2021 Council gave direction to staff on changes to the Rules of Procedure and to bring forward an official action to un-suspend the Rules and enact the new Rules.
October 26, 2021 Council gave direction to staff on changes to the Rules of Procedure and to bring forward an official action to un-suspend the Rules and enact the new Rules.
Options and Alternatives:
Temporarily suspend Rule 5.01 due to COVID-19 pandemic allowing City Council and staff flexibility in managing the agendas for meetings of City Council.
Maintain application of Rule 5.01 as is.
Maintain application of Rule 5.01 as is.
Community Involvement:
Promotion of proper physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
The community will continue to have the opportunity to participate in meetings of the City Council under the temporary format in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the public can still submit public participation items for any issues not on the agenda, or public comments on items that are on the agenda. Comments should be emailed to: publiccomment@flagstaffaz.gov and those comments will be read aloud City Council during the meetings.