24 Feb 2025 Council meeting Governance

Options for Amendments to Council's Procedure Bylaw and Respectful Spaces Bylaw Part 2

Motion
That Council add the following provision to subsection 19.6: “19.6(c) despite subsection 19.6 (b), when there are multiple Delegations for the same item on the agenda, Council may, by a motion passed by a majority vote of Council members present, limit the time for Delegations to verbally address Council to three (3) minutes.”
Minutes, page 8
Sources
Agenda itemCity agenda, whole meeting
Staff reportPage 1
Purpose
To introduce amendments to Council’s Procedure Bylaw related to provisions associated with electronic devices and signs in Council and Committee meetings and delegations, and housekeeping amendments to the Respectful Spaces Bylaw.
Staff report, page 1
Staff recommendation
That Council consider the proposed amendments to Council’s Procedure Bylaw and the Respectful Spaces Bylaw as outlined in the 2025-FEB-24 report by the Deputy Corporate Officer.
Staff report, page 1
DocumentsStaff report about Governance & Civic Engagement

Erin Hemmens Yes

I think this is wholly reasonable, particularly in light of public hearings no longer allowed. If we have a gallery, and we want to give everyone an opportunity to speak.