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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Introduction of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Subchapter 3.01.100, et seq. of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating to Decorum, Meeting Procedures and Public Participation; (2) Discussion of Use of Personal Electronic Devices During Meetings; (3) Discussion of "Campaigning" in Council Chambers; and (4) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Heather Baker/City Attorney
Jeremy Bocchino/City Clerk
Phone Number: (310)-253-5660
(310)-253-5851
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/22/2024);
Department Approval: Heather Baker (05/21/2024); Jesse Mays (05/21/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) introduce an ordinance amending certain sections of Subchapter 3.01.100, et seq. of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) relating to decorum, meeting procedures and public participation (Attachment 1); (2) discuss the use of personal electronic devices during meetings; (3) discuss "campaigning" in Council Chambers; and (4) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
The Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) sets forth various provisions in Chapter 3.01 relating to decorum, meeting procedures and public participation, which have not been updated in many decades. Updating the CCMC provisions and related City policies is a Fiscal Year 2023-2024 joint work plan for the City Clerk's and City Attorney's Offices.
In addition, and related to these provisions, two additional items are included with this report: (1) on March 13, 2023, the City Council reached a majority consensus to discuss a potential policy with regard to City Council Members' us...
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