By law, the Council can only discuss certain items of business during Executive Sessions, such as personnel matters, property acquisitions and disposition, and advice from legal counsel on litigation concerns. Any person, with permission of the Presiding Officer, may address the Council, but only at the appropriate time on the agenda. When you feel strongly about a public issue or a local concern, the Council encourages you to share your information and thoughts. You may submit comments in writing, speak directly to the Council during oral communications, or provide testimony during a public hearing. In Work Sessions, City staff present the Council with detailed briefings on a variety of issues that are considered by the Council.
Council members discuss issues, ask questions, and give staff direction on how to proceed.
Work sessions of the City Council are held on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of each month following the regular meeting scheduled on those nights. Limit your comments to five minutes. These guidelines are to help council members hear as many different viewpoints as possible in the limited time available.