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Clerk of the Board and Chief Administrative Office, based on the Board’s
direction at the Good Governance Workshop, recommending the Board:
1) Discuss potential adjustments to the format of regular Board meetings;
2) Consider and discuss potential revisions to Board Policy H-3, Consent
Calendar and Board Policy A-16, Proclamation;
3) Direct the Chief Administrative Office to return to the Board with a
discussion on other adjustments that could create efficiencies at regular
Board meetings; and
4) Provide direction to staff regarding the above discussion, if necessary.
FUNDING: N/A
Public Comment: K. Payne, K. Greenwood, L. Campbell, D. Getz, G. Posey
A motion was made by Supervisor Veerkamp, seconded by Supervisor Parlin to:
1) Direct staff to implement the following procedural changes for regular Board
meetings beginning in 2026:
a) Adoption of the Agenda: The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will
announce any necessary revisions to the Agenda. This announcement will not
require Board action. The Agenda will include the following language:
“Revisions to the Agenda: The Chief Administrative Officer will announce any
revisions to the Agenda”;
b) Public Comment on Closed Session Items: Public comment on Closed
Session items will be taken at the same time as public comment on the Consent
Calendar;
c) Public Comment on Agenda Items: Public comment for all Agenda items
(excluding Public Hearings) will be taken following consideration of the
Consent Calendar;
d) Public Comment Protocol: The Clerk of the Board will read the full public
comment protocol at the beginning of each meeting and again prior to Open
Forum; and
e) Board Discussion Procedure: Following a motion and a second, the Chair will
ask if there is any discussion before proceeding to a vote;
2) Direct staff to explore the feasibility of implementing an electronic voting
system for Board meetings;
3) Direct staff to return to the Board with proposed revisions to the following
Board policies:
a) Board Policy H-3 (Consent Calendar): Add clarifying language stating that any
Board member, the CAO, or County Counsel may request to pull an item from
the Consent Calendar. Include a reference to the Good Governance Handbook.
Make any necessary updates to align with the revised procedure for adopting
the Agenda.
b) Board Policy A-4 (County Legislative Policy): Expand the policy to require
that items brought forward by the Board be sponsored by at least two Board
members. Include language addressing the Board’s process for taking positions
on statewide ballot initiatives and federal legislation; and
4) Direct the Chief Administrative Office to return to the Board with additional
recommendations for adjustments that may improve efficiency at regular Board
meetings.
5 - Laine, Parlin, Turnboo, Ferrero and Veerkamp
Yes:
9:15 A.M. - TIME ALLOCATION (Items will not be heard prior to the time stated)