What is a consent agenda?
A consent agenda is a procedure, which when incorporated as part of a regular City Council agenda, is designed to facilitate operational, non-controversial, and routine matters on the agenda swiftly and efficiently. Use of a consent action allows Council members to conduct business more efficiently and help produce Council decisions which are open, responsive, and accountable to the people of the City. Items identified for inclusion in the consent action section are grouped and approved with one motion and one vote.

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3. Is there a Council member assigned to my neighborhood?
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5. Can I sign the speaker form for someone else?
6. Are Council meetings handicapped accessible?
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8. What is the difference between a resolution and an ordinance?
9. What is the difference between an emergency and a 10-day ordinance?
10. How does legislation get to Council?
11. What is the deadline for submission of legislation to the City Clerk's Office?
12. What is the City Council agenda?
13. When is the City Council agenda available for the public?
14. How can I find out what Council has voted on or is scheduled to vote on at the next meeting of the Council?
15. What is a consent agenda?
16. What if a council member at a meeting has concerns about legislation identified as a consent item?
17. Who decides what is placed on the agenda as a consent action?
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