TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Kim Summers, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
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Rules of Procedures
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RECOMMENDATION
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Discuss and adopt Resolution No. 24-4791 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Rules of Procedure for City Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities; OR
Consider and take such action, if any, as the City Council deems appropriate.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On November 19, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No.19-4178, amending the Rules of Procedures for City Council meetings and related functions.
On September 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-4463, amending the Rules of Procedures related to Governing Body Commission/Committee/Board Reports and Governing Body Announcements.
On February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-4643, amending the Rules of Procedures by adding a new section on the agenda for City Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas.
On July 31, 2024, the City Council held a Special Workshop and, via consensus, provided direction for updates to the Rules of Procedures to be brought back at a future regular City Council meeting (Non-Action Item).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
Under the Murrieta Municipal Code (MMC) ?2.04.040, Adoption of Procedures, the City Council shall, by resolution, adopt rules of procedure to govern the conduct of its meetings and any of its other functions, activities, and regulations pertaining to it. Rules of Procedures establish uniform norms and processes to assist the City Council in conducting business in an orderly and fair manner related to City business. Over the years, several versions of City Council Rules of Procedures (ROPs) have been adopted, am...
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