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The City Council reviewed proposed changes to the Governance Manual but did not adopt a final version. The city attorney will review several sections, including rules on public comment, open meetings, conflicts of interest, advisory commissions, enforcement, and special meetings.
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The proposed manual is still being revised, so no new council procedures take effect from this meeting. Discussed changes include removing a 90-day public-comment restriction, clarifying how meetings may be reconvened, improving access to commission applications, and limiting council members’ attendance at commission meetings. Further discussion is scheduled for the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting.
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