Title
Increasing Citizen Access (NB)
The item reports back on several items involving communications that resulted from the Mayor's Transition/Brainstorming meetings.
Explanation
This item was a result of the Mayor's Transition/Brainstorming Committee and was referred to the Personnel & Organizational Structure Committee on July 12, 2004.
On August 3, 2004, three items were discussed: moving the regularly scheduled meeting from Monday, and making e-mails and responses between the City Commissioners and the public accessible on the Internet. The consensus of the Committee was to recommend against any changes to regular City Commission meetings. In addition, the Committee decided against publishing Commission e-mails on the Internet. The remaining items referred to the Committee included making City Commission meetings available to view on the Internet via web streaming video and to discuss how the City's website could be made more user friendly.
On August 28, 2006, the City went "live" with web streaming video of City Commission meetings via the Internet. Citizens can now watch City Commission meetings live from any location where the Internet is available.
Staff will continue to make improvements to the City's website and to make it more user friendly. The Office of Marketing and Communications will keep the City Commission and the public informed as enhancements are implemented.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
City Commission accept the update and approve the removal of this item from the Personnel & Organizational Structure Committee referral list.