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Council narrows norms to allow three members to place agenda items; measure passes 4–1 after debate
Summary
After an extended debate about oversight and abuse risks, the council voted 4–1 to amend norms and procedures to align with ordinance/Brown Act provisions allowing three council members to place items on the agenda. Supporters said the change prevents individual suppression of items; dissenters warned of potential misuse and urged safeguards.
The City Council adopted an amendment to its norms and procedures to align local practice with existing ordinance and Brown Act provisions that permit three council members to place items on the agenda.
City Manager Robert Sawyer and staff explained the amendment as a reconciling action to match existing ordinance with the council’s norms and…
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