There are key points as an introduction to participation in meetings:

• Citizens may speak during the Public Comment period of the agenda for three minutes on a topic not on the agenda, but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
• Citizens are able to speak on any item on the agenda once given recognition by the Mayor.
• Each speaker should line up along the wall, behind the microphone until his or her turn to speak, giving name and address.
• Speakers must adhere to the time limits, using the time limit lights as a guide .
• When groups wish to address the Council on one topic, a spokesperson from the group may be requested.
• Comments and statements should be addressed to the Council, not the audience.
• Applauding or other displays of approval or disapproval are inappropriate for Council meetings.
• The City is committed to provide access to all of its citizens. For disability-related accommodations, contact the City Clerk at 648-3106.
  
  Presentations: Special presentations by a Council member or staff member, including Mayor’s Proclamations or special recognitions.
  
  Oral Communication: Specific period during the meeting allowing time for citizens to speak on any topic not on the agenda.
  
  Consent Agenda: Routine items for which a staff recommendation has been prepared. A public member or Council member may request that an item be pulled from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for discussion.
  
  Ordinances: Permanent acts of the Council, “legislative acts” that may be repealed by a subsequent ordinance. It must be introduced (for distribution) and “passed and adopted” (for final approval) at two separate Council meetings at least five days apart.
  
  Resolutions: Express the policy of the Council on programs or items, or to direct types of action; can be changed with subsequent resolution and are approved as “passed and adopted.”

Reports of Commissions, Boards, Committees: Reports to the Council by a staff member, Council member, or commission.

Other Council Business: Reports, presentations, or discussion from other agencies, citizens, or community organizations.

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CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO THE PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL [434kb]
brochure, updated june 2004