Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-025 Decorum Policy UpdateRESOLUTION NO. 2026-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, UPDATING THE CITY COMMISSION’S DECORUM POLICY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to create and adopt a “Decorum Policy” (the “Policy”) that will apply to all citizens and speakers who wish to address the City Commission during Commission meetings; and WHEREAS, such Policy defines a standard procedure to be adhered to by all persons who address the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the Policy will be published on the first page of all agendas; and WHEREAS, the Policy is being updated to include clear direction for the City Commission and public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the above “WHEREAS” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 2. That the City Commission creates and adopts a “Decorum Policy” which will be applicable to all citizens and speakers that will define a standard procedure to be adhered to by all persons who address the City Commission. A copy of the Policy is attached as Exhibit “A”, which is made a part of and is incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect 10 days after passage and adoption. SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE 2 RESOLUTION #2026-025 PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 24, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Rimoli, second by Commissioner Lewellen. FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X Yes No Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____ Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____ Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____ Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____ Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____ ATTEST: ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: EVE A. BOUTSIS CITY ATTORNEY 3 RESOLUTION #2026-025 EXHIBIT A DECORUM POLICY FOR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Individuals who wish to make any “Citizen’s Comments” under that portion of the City Commission agenda, or who otherwise want to address the City Commission, must first be registered with the City Clerk (forms are available outside of the City Commission chambers and must be given to the Clerk before the meeting). Others who want to address the Commission on any matters must first be recognized by the Mayor. All such persons must use the podium in the Commission Chamber. No more than one person at a time may address the Commission from the podium. Comments are only to be made to the City Commission and are not to be directed to the audience or City staff. No individual shall make any slanderous or unduly repetitive remarks or engage in any other form of behavior that disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting, as determined by the Mayor. The Mayor often allows applause during ceremonial or celebratory portions of the meeting, such as proclamations, presentations, awards, or public safety recognitions, as these are not action items are intended to honor individuals or events. However, to safeguard an orderly meeting and to preclude intimidation of speakers on agenda items, or designated public comments, the Mayor ordinarily precludes clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts during these portions of the agenda. Based upon the foregoing, nNo individual may speak directly to or address the Mayor, City Commissioner or City staff: comments are to be only directed to the Commission as a whole. No clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts in support of or opposition to a 4 RESOLUTION #2026-025 speaker or his or her remarks shall be permitted. No signs or placards shall be permitted in the Commission Chamber. If any person’s conduct as determined by the Mayor is found to be disruptive or interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting, the person may be asked by the Mayor to leave the Commission Chambers; if the person does not leave and the conduct persists, the City Police Department will be requested to escort the individual from the City Commission chambers. All cellular telephones are to be silenced during the meeting. All persons exiting the Commission chamber shall do so quietly.