March 4, 2025
TO: City Council
REQUESTED BY: Craig Hayes,
APPROVED BY: Robert A. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 4065; Adopting the City of San Jacinto Rules of Decorum Policy
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 4065:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO RULES OF DECORUM POLICY
BACKGROUND:
The City Council recognizes a need to establish rules of decorum that will promote a higher degree of efficiency in the performance of its duties while ensuring the free exchange of information and public debate at City Council meetings.
The purpose of the City of San Jacinto Rules of Decorum Policy (the “Policy”) is to promote mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct among elected and appointed City officials, City staff, and members of the public and to promote and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct in the City's governance. While recognizing there are differing opinions and styles, and disagreement is sometimes a part of the public process, the City Council acknowledges and values its duty to model ethical and civil behavior for City staff and members of the public.
The Policy includes, among other things, general standards of conduct at public meetings, the role of the presiding officer at public meetings, rules of decorum for Councilmembers at public meetings and while in office, and remedial actions for violation of the Policy.
The Policy applies to the City Council and any other affiliated entity (now or later established) comprised, in whole or in part, by a majority of the City Council. The Policy also applies to any commission, committee, or board of the City.
The Policy shall be in addition to the procedures for decorum and order during public meetings in the previously adopted City of San Jacinto City Council Orientation & Procedures Handbook (the “Procedures Handbook”).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 4065 - Decorum Policy
San Jacinto - Decorum Policy 2025