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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 19, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Update of Dublin City Council Norms
Prepared by: Christopher P. Gerdes, Special Project Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider updates to its norms following a discussion at their
February 2, 2019 City Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the update of the Dublin City Council Norms.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
At the June 6, 2017 meeting, the City Council adopted a Resolution 69 -17, approving
the establishment of the Dublin City Council Norms. At their February 2, 2019 meeting,
the City Council proposed modifications to the norms, including revisions and a couple
of new items. This Resolution will approve these updates/additions.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
N/A
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Approving the Update of the Dublin City Council Norms
2. Exhibit A to the Resolution - Dublin City Council Updated Norms (2019)
RESOLUTION NO. XX-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING THE UPDATE OF THE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORMS
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2019, the City Council held a Special Meeting and
discussed the update of City Council Norms; and
WHEREAS, from that discussion, additions and changes were made to the
previously approved eight norms; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council Norms serve to augment the City Council’s
Rules for the Conduct of Meetings of the City Council (Resolution No. 62-17) and any
related policy documents to provide a more specific “Code of Conduct.”
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Dublin does hereby approve the update of the Dublin City Council Norms, attached
hereto as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 2019, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
City Clerk
B – Dublin City Council Norms
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORMS
2019
1. We trust each other.
2. We show respect and fairness to each other.
3. We communicate well and practice active listening with each other.
4. We accept the majority position once a decision is made and will support it moving
forward. [Revised]
5. We lead by positive example.
6. We strive to be collaborative and seek consensus as our preferred decision-making
method.
7. We respect the different roles of Council and staff.
8. We make decisions based on principles and values.
9. We will not access the Internet or use any form of technology during Council meetings
regarding agenda items. [New]
10. We will come prepared to Council meetings, having read the staff report prior to the
meeting. [New]
11. We advocate for our decisions and communicate our reasoning. [New]