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Council considers rules to post agendas and presentations early, remove residency limits on public comment and restore item‑level comment
Summary
Three linked rule changes were discussed: require draft legislation and presentation materials to be posted ahead of meetings, remove a residency/taxpayer requirement for public comment (counsel said it was illegal), and restore a second public‑comment option tied to each legislative item so speakers can comment when an item is debated.
Council members discussed three related resolutions aimed at improving transparency and public participation during the Committee of the Whole on March 24: (1) require draft legislation and presentation materials be posted with agendas in advance, (2) remove a residency/taxpayer requirement for public comment and add a virtual sign‑up link for committee meetings, and (3) restore a practice that permits public comment on individual legislative items after presentation and debate.
Agenda materials and presentation postings
Councilmember Darby sponsored a resolution to amend council rules to require that draft legislation, and when applicable presentations or reports, be posted with the public agenda so councilmembers and…
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