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6. Discussion of roles and expectations 7. Wrap up and next steps Suggested Ground Rules • Listen to each other • Focus on issues not on people • There are no bad ideas or bad questions • Be completely honest • Be respectful but do not filter comments • Keep phones off • Have fun • Councilmember Reyna added - One speaker at a time Long Term Goal • Develop and Approve City Council Norms and Operating Guidelines Meeting Objectives: • Review and discuss current practices, policies, and protocols • Strengthen Council and staff communication and identify expectations • Develop Issue Bin items for later discussion Current Policies • Council Code of Ethics and Conduct • Requirement of Measure D approved by Voters in February 2008 • City Council Adopted Resolution in June 2008 • Rules and Procedures for City Council Meetings ?ity Most recent Resolution adopted June 2012 • Council Orientation Manual Agenda Process - Ceremonial Items • Invocations • Pledge of Allegiance • Councilmember Reyna suggested community groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc. lead Pledge of Allegiance at City Council Meetings. • Council unanimously concurred with suggestion. Special Presentations • City Manager receives all requests and determines appropriateness of topic • Councilmember Benavides proposed that Special Presentations be scheduled the 2nd meeting of the month to receive special attention and not interfere with City Council recognitions. Presentations and Recognitions Policy implemented in 2010 • Presentations on first meeting of the month • Maximum of 2 presentations per councilmember per meeting • Policy identifies qualifications for groups to be recognized • Councilmember Reyna proposed that the names of all Councilmembers be included on all proclamations and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 APRIL 8, 2013