For each item on the Agenda, the Mayor will call for speakers after staff has presented their report and prior to Council discussion.  Once the Mayor has opened the item for discussion, citizens wishing to speak should approach the podium, state their name, and direct questions or comments to the Mayor.  Presentations should be clear and concise.  Groups and organizations are asked to designate a spokesperson whenever possible.  Repetition of ideas expressed by other speakers should be avoided. Speakers are limited to five minutes.  The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorten the allotted times. 

Items not listed on the agenda will be considered under “Public Comment.”

Any supporting materials that you wish to present to the Council should be given to the City Clerk before addressing the Council.  All materials submitted are considered public documents.  Materials submitted during a public hearing will become part of the public record and cannot be returned. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (209) 845-3571.  Notification 24 hours in advance of the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting. 

For additional information regarding City Council meetings or agendas, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (209) 845-3571.