Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council considers voluntary sign-in, waiting room and agenda flexibility to improve public comment
Summary
Following a meeting that drew a large student turnout, councilmembers discussed voluntary sign-in, virtual waiting-room tools and ad hoc agenda moves to ensure speakers feel acknowledged and that opposing viewpoints are fairly represented; legal staff noted state law allows reasonable time, place and manner rules.
Councilmembers spent a substantial portion of the March 17 meeting discussing how to make public comment more orderly and welcoming after a prior meeting drew a large group of students who felt their presence was overlooked.
Councilwoman Dr. Carol Bur proposed a voluntary sign-in so the chair can see when a sizable group is present and make a brief…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
