FAQs

Please be sure to enter your first and last name when you join the Zoom webinar, so that we can identify you as a registered speaker. Often, Zoom names can reflect the device (i.e. iPad 2) and not the user's name. 

I registered in advance, how do I know when it is my turn to speak?
Registered speakers will be called on in the order in which their registration was received.

If you have joined virtually on the Zoom webinar and your name is clearly identified, unmute your microphone and begin addressing Council when invited to speak.

At that point, you will have five minutes to speak. A buzzer will end your time.

After you are finished speaking, the Mayor will ask if Council have any questions for you in relation to what you’ve spoken about. If there are no questions, you will be muted.

If you have more to say, click “Raise Hand” or press *9 on your phone keypad when the Mayor calls for additional and second-time speakers.

I didn't register in advance for the public hearing. When can I speak?
After registered speakers have been heard, the Mayor will call for additional speakers. Click the “Raise Hand” button in the Zoom window, or press *9 on your telephone keypad to indicate that you want to speak.

I want to show a presentation when I speak. What do I have to do?
If you would like to share any documents or a PowerPoint presentation during the Public Hearing, please send your presentation to  no later than noon on the Wednesday before the hearing.

When you are speaking to Council, your presentation will be displayed on Zoom and on the video of the meeting. The City Clerk will advance the slides for you. When you are ready to move to the next slide, simply say: "Next slide, please."