Please refrain from talking during the meeting unless you have been called to the microphone during a public hearing or public comment period. Cell phones are allowed, but please silence them and leave the room promptly if you need to take a call. Please limit flash photography.
Items that could disrupt the meeting or obstruct the view of others are prohibited, including:
Large objects that may be used as weapons (batons, sticks, knives, or other cutting tools, etc.)
“Selfie” sticks
Food or drinks
Large banners (Small, handheld signs that do not exceed three feet by five feet are are not mounted on sticks or poles are permitted.)
Megaphones, bullhorns, whistles or other devices designed to emit loud noises that may be distracting to other attendees.
Laser pointers, flashlights, or other devices designed to emit lights that may be distracting to other attendees.
Members of the public are invited to address council about certain agenda items and during the public comment period. See guidelines here.
Sign up to speak
Anyone who wants to speak on any item, including public hearings and public comment, must sign up in the lobby of City Hall.
They must provide their names and identify the subject matter or item that they wish to speak on.
Speaker signup for public hearings and public comment is available a half-hour before the meeting time. Signup for public hearings ends at the time of the meeting.
Signup for public comment continues for 15 minutes after the meeting has begun.