Council requests procedural manual updates and forms small working group to draft changes
Councilmembers asked staff and an informal two‑member working group of councilmembers to produce recommended edits to the city council procedures manual covering motions, speaking order at events and other clarifications; a formal return is expected.
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Councilmembers agreed Oct. 6 to begin a targeted update of the San Fernando City Council procedures manual to reduce ambiguities that have surfaced during meetings. Councilmember Joe Fajardo requested specific clarifications, including which motion is recognized first, tie‑breaking for mayor/vice‑mayor selection, the treatment of procedural votes during public hearings and clearer rules for event speaking order when a councilmember is the item sponsor.
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