The Rules, Confirmations & Public Elections Committee approved a package of routine resolutions on Oct. 9 and confirmed multiple board and commission nominees. The committee also considered and accepted several late‑filed amendments and ordinances and voted to advance or table items according to committee rules.

Key outcomes at a glance:

- Consent agenda approved (7–0). Items placed on consent and adopted by the committee included: RS 20 25 15 45 (condemning political violence), RS 20 25 15 46 (naming authorization for Woodlawn Avenue bridge), RS 20 25 15 48 (honoring songwriter Brett James), RS 20 25 15 49 (recognizing Highland Rim Forest), RS 20 25 15 50 (International Black Film Festival recognition), RS 20 25 15 51 (Riverside Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Church anniversary), RS 20 25 15 52 (Hispanic Heritage Month recognition), RS 20 25 15 53 (International Lesbian Day recognition), RS 20 25 15 54 (National Coming Out Day recognition), and RS 20 25 15 55 (Wrongful Conviction Day recognition). RS 20 25 15 47 was pulled from consent.

- Late‑file amendments and ordinances: The committee considered several late items and accepted placement or amendments for committee consideration. Notable actions:
• Late amendment to BL 20 25‑1095 (Webb) — held for follow‑up; sponsor or staff will provide additional feedback to the clerk. The amendment was discussed as late because the amendment text was returned to the council member but no approval confirmation was received before the amendments packet went out.
• Late amendment to BL 20 25‑1048 (Allen) — accepted and the late‑file nature approved by committee; vote recorded as 6–0 in favor to add the amendment on second reading. Committee caption: ordinance amending Title 16 regarding fence regulations; committee accepted late amendment for second reading.
• Late ordinance filed by Parker (rezoning at 1435 Meridian Street) — late filing accepted by unanimous vote (7–0) and moved to the heel of the agenda per the sponsor's request.

- Appointments and confirmations:
• Shannon Raybon reappointed to the Procurement Standards Board for a term expiring 07/20/2028; vote recorded as 7–0 in favor.
• Consolidated board and commission confirmations passed as a package by vote of 7–0: Michael Cousin (Action Commission reappointment, term to 11/15/2028), Reagan Megan Gottlieb (Action Commission appointment, term to 07/01/2028), Van Pennock (Auditorium Commission, term to 06/30/2028), Weston Eiler (Board of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Examiners & Appeals reappointment, term to 09/21/2029), Morgan Miller Wallace (Board of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Examiners & Appeals reappointment, term to 09/21/2029), Caitlin Jones (Historical Commission appointment, term to 08/10/2028 and Historic Zoning Commission appointment, term to 06/30/2030).

Votes and procedural notes:
- Consent agenda: 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions.
- RS2025‑15‑47 was pulled from consent and later indefinitely deferred by separate motion (see separate article).
- Allen late amendment (BL 20 25‑1048): Committee approved acceptance of late amendment and advanced it on second reading, recorded vote 6–0 in favor.
- Parker late ordinance (rezoning): Committee accepted late filing 7–0; sponsor requested item be moved to the heel of the agenda for later consideration.
- Procurement Standards Board reappointment of Shannon Raybon: approved 7–0.
- Consolidated confirmations: approved 7–0.

What the late‑filed items mean: Committee staff explained one amendment was late because the amendment was prepared and returned to the council member but staff did not receive confirmation of approval before the amendments packet was issued. The committee accepted the late filing in committee and requested follow‑up information from staff and the sponsor where necessary.

Next steps: Items advanced from the committee will proceed according to the Council calendar and scheduling rules. Late‑file items flagged for additional information will be revisited if sponsors or staff submit the required clarifications.