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Boardman council updates rules to move public comment before consent agenda and add consent items
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 9-20-26 to revise council rules, moving public comment ahead of the consent agenda and adding a consent agenda option; councilors discussed how the new order will work and the availability of written manager reports.
Council considered Ordinance 9-20-26 to replace existing council rules (repealing Ordinance 3-20-23). A councilor explained the change to section 5.2: "Public comments are made before any consent agenda, ordinance, resolutions," so visiting members of the public can be heard early and excused if needed. The proposed rules also add a consent agenda mechanism to bundle routine approvals such as minutes and reports.
Councilors asked procedural questions about how inquiries related to consent items will be handled and whether city manager reports will still be available; staff said written reports will be provided and staff will be available if follow-up is needed. After brief discussion the council moved, seconded and adopted Ordinance 9-20-26 by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The change begins the next meeting cycle and staff will publish the updated meeting procedures.
