Public Participation (continued)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the City Council on any
agenda item before or during Council’s consideration of the item, and on any other matters within the City
Council’s jurisdiction by using any of the following methods:
1) In-Person
To speak on an item on the agenda, complete a speaker card indicating your name, address, and identify the
agenda item number or subject matter you wish to address. The card should be given to the City Clerk prior to
the start of the meeting. General comments are received during the “Public Comments” section at the
beginning of the Regular Session. No action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law.
Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. It is
requested that you identify yourself for the record, then proceed to address the City Council. All speakers shall
observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
2) Written Public Comments via eComment
Members of the public can submit their written comments electronically for City Council consideration by using
the eComment feature on the Agenda page of the City's website at www.cityoforange.org. To ensure
distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, members of the public are encouraged to
submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be posted on the
City’s website after the meeting.
3) Remote Public Comments
Members of the public may provide live public comments via Zoom during City Council meetings. To join the
meeting, follow the instructions above. Instruction on how to participate will be provided during the meeting.
Please provide your name in the Zoom application to allow the City Clerk to identify you when it is your time to
speak. Installing and familiarizing yourself with Zoom software prior to the commencement of the meeting is
highly recommended.
If participating by telephone, the City Clerk will identify you by the last 4 digits of your phone number when it is
your time to speak.
Please note, the City is not responsible for the public’s use of Zoom as it relates to the software, configuration,
and settings on
a personal device. The public is encouraged to visit the Zoom website for information on
successful use of this software. The City’s use of Zoom is consistent with the platform features and functions as
described on the Zoom website.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 10-01, any person making personal, impertinent, slanderous or profane
remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the Council shall be called to order by the Mayor. If such
conduct continues, the Mayor may order the person barred from addressing the City Council further during that
meeting, unless permission to continue is granted by a majority vote of the Council.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 with any questions.
ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at (714) 744-5500. Notification at least 48 hours
in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
REMINDER: Please silence all electronic devices while City Council is in session.