Human Relations Commission Ordinance Amendment

At a glance

• What: First reading of ordinance amending BMCC Section 2-552 to allow the Human Relations Commission to meet monthly on dates published on its website, rather than on a fixed meeting date and time.
• Where it stands: First reading passed 11-0 on October 12, 2026.
• Why it matters: Removes procedural rigidity to allow the Commission greater scheduling flexibility.

Details (October 12, 2026)

Human Resources Director Stanton explained that the change removed the ordinance's fixed meeting date and time so the Commission could meet monthly on dates published on its website. The amendment also corrected a related obsolete reference to the number of members.

In response to Councilmember O'Donnell, City Attorney Dahl indicated that 48 hours was generally the notice requirement for committee meetings.

Vote (October 12, 2026)

First Reading, Ordinance amending BMCC Section 2-552

• Vote: 11-0 (unanimous)
• All members in favor

Sources

• Minutes (DRAFT): https://destinyhosted.com/bilmtdocs/2026/CC/20261012_2034/2049_10122026DRAFTMinutes.pdf
• Agenda: https://public.destinyhosted.com/24568/agenda/agenda.cfm?seq=2049

Log

2026-10-12 - City Council

First reading of ordinance amending BMCC Section 2-552 (Human Relations Commission) passed 11-0. Change removes fixed meeting date and time, allows monthly meetings on published dates. No public testimony given.

2026-10-26 - City Council Regular Business Meeting

Second and final reading of the ordinance amending section 2-552 was on the agenda; result not yet recorded.