Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt will participate via Zoom from Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 W. Georgia St.,
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6, Canada.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles.
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR LOA, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP,
OHLSEN, ALARC
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC COMMENT RULES
“(California Government Code Section 54954.3).
(a) Every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body’s consideration of the item, that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, provided that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 [section omitted].
(b) (1) The legislative body of a local agency may adopt reasonable regulations to ensure that the intent of the subdivision (a) is carried out, including, but not limited to, regulations limiting the total amount of time allocated for public testimony on particular issues and for
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(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), when the legislative body of a local agency limits time for public comment, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non- English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency.”
In furtherance of Section 54954.3 of the Brown Act, the public is allotted to speak a total of two (2) minutes on the entirety of the Consent Calendar, Appointment(s), New Business and Closed Session, with two (2) minutes on each Public Hearing, and, if desired, an additional two (2) minutes on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. As specified in the Brown Act, a speaker utilizing a translator will receive twice the amount of time specified.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Now is the time for public participation on the item listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 City Council Strategic Planning Workshop.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151.
If you require oral translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151.
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