Meeting format
The Kent City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month except December at 7:00 p.m. In December, the Kent City Council meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. At the first meeting of the month of August and November the meetings will be held at 5:00 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate in the meeting. Meetings are televised on local cable television either live or tape delayed. The following is a guide to insure that your participation is effective and timely.
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CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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CHANGES TO AGENDA: When the Mayor asks for changes to the agenda from the public, please give your name and address and the subject of your concern. The Mayor, with the consent of the Council, will then determine whether or not this should be added to the agenda and, if added, whether it should be added as an Other Business item (#7) or a Continued Communications item (#11), and will call upon you at the proper time.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Presentations, proclamations, introductions, etc.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: When the Mayor asks for public comment, you should rise or raise your hand. Upon being recognized, step to the lectern, give your name and address, and state the nature of your interest or concern. Please speak into the microphone on the lectern. All comments should be addressed to the chair (Mayor).
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CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar is designed to expedite the business of the City Council. These items have been previously discussed by the City Council and are considered so routine that passage is likely. All items listed are passed in a single motion. An item on the Consent Calendar may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately upon request of a Councilmember.
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OTHER BUSINESS: Other Business items may require discussion by the City Council prior to reaching a decision. You may be given the opportunity to address the City Council on any item listed by following the same procedure as in Public Hearings. If there is a great deal of public input on any item, the City Council may elect to set a public hearing for a future date.
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BIDS: This part of the agenda is for the approval and award of contracts for the purchase of equipment or construction projects.
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REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES AND STAFF: This section is for reports from the Council President, Chair of the City Council Committees or City staff.
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REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES: This section is for reports from special committees.
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CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS: Items added to the agenda will be introduced at this time. In order to better serve the public, please limit your comments to three minutes.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: When necessary, the Council may recess to an Executive Session. These are closed sessions during which only certain subjects may be discussed, such as personnel matters, litigation concerns, and the sale or acquisition of property.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Council Committee Meetings
Council Committees are composed of three Councilmembers. The Committees meet regularly, and the Council is best able to address the concerns of constituents during these meetings. Recommendations are then taken to the full Council, and action is taken at a City Council meeting.
The five Council Committees are Operations, Parks, Planning, Public Safety and Public Works. The Council also holds a workshop prior to each Council meeting.
If you would like a schedule of Council Committee meetings, please call the Council Secretary at 253-856-5712, the City Clerk's Office at 253-856-5725, or Administration at 253-856-5721.