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ATTY/POLICIES/A GUIDE TO CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS & BUSINESS REV: 01/10/2018 Page 3 of 13 I. INTRODUCTION & CONTENTS Redwood City’s adopted Core Purpose is: Build a Great Community Together. One way we do this is by understanding and respecting everyone’s interests. The purpose of this Guide is to ensure that there is a clear awareness of how the City conducts its business, therefore fostering full community participation. These are guidelines to help people understand what to expect and the best way to promote good communication between the Council and those wishing to speak during City Council meetings. The Mayor, as Presiding Officer, and the City Council have the discretion to modify the application of these guidelines during meetings, such as the amount of time provided for public comment, as needed to assure that the Council is able to conduct its business and to hear from speakers wishing to participate in its meetings. II. GENERAL MATTERS A. Procedural Rules. Rosenberg’s Rules of Order shall serve as a general guide to procedural matters and motions but need not be strictly followed. (See www.ca- ilg.org/sites/main/files/file- attachments/resources__Rosenbergs_Rules_of_Order_-_Revised_2011.pdf) B. Adjournment. City Council meetings conclude no later than 11:00 p.m. unless a 5/7 majority of the Council votes to extend the meeting to discuss specified items; any motion to extend the meeting shall include a list of the specified items to be handled. Any items not completed at a regularly scheduled Council meeting shall be continued to the next regular business meeting or by 5/7 majority vote to a specified meeting. Occasionally, the City Council may adjourn in memory of someone. Such a request is usually handled through the Mayor. C. Public Participation. 1. Aspirational Goals. The City Council welcomes participation and comment on any matter within its subject matter jurisdiction. It is the City Council’s intent to create and maintain an environment where people feel comfortable participating in the public process and an atmosphere of respect for all who participate in the City’s public meetings. To maintain civility and respect and in order to allow the Council to complete its work in a timely manner, the Council requests that all attendees and participants show respect for every speaker regardless of their viewpoint, and to refrain from conduct that may inhibit others from addressing Council. Disrespectful conduct, such as hissing, booing, whistling, cheering, chanting, and judgmental hand gestures, are all inappropriate. The City Council also discourages profane remarks or personal attacks or insults to any member of the Council, staff, other attendees or speakers, or the general public. Accordingly, the City Council requests the cooperation of all in maintaining a meeting environment where persons can feel comfortable participating in the public process and expressing their views and opinions, and an atmosphere of respect for all. 6.1.D. - Page 5