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CityCouncil | 2011-01-04 | 14 | order. Mayor Gilmore stated having Oral Communications addressed twice would not happen very often; that she wants to move City Manager Communications down in order to address items sooner; many times, action items do not start until after 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Johnson stated moving Oral Communications up might make sense; that she would like to leave City Manager Communications the same because topics are often of general interest to the community. Mayor Gilmore stated City Manager Communications are not action items and can be pushed over to the next meeting; many times, applicants are sitting with consultants and lawyers to address Planning Board appeals. Councilmember Johnson stated that she does not have a strong preference. Councilmember deHaan stated that his real concern is the length of the meetings; he would be willing to go along with the 15-minute rule [for Oral Communications] but is not sure about picking names to speak. Mayor Gilmore stated the Sunshine Task Force addressed ending meetings earlier and not addressing items after a certain time; the matter would come back for Council discussion. Councilmember Tam stated that she would like to try the change of order; every meeting would have the flexibility to change the order to accommodate people. Speakers: Jon Spangler, Alameda; and Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association. Councilmember Johnson stated a second section would need to be added for Oral Communications. Councilmember deHaan stated Council Meetings need to start at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Gilmore stated starting Closed Session meetings before 6:00 p.m. is difficult because some Councilmembers have other jobs or commitments; comments would need to be very concise in order to conclude by 7:00 p.m. Councilmember deHaan stated Closed Session items could be carried over to after the City Council meeting. Councilmember Johnson stated the City Council meeting starting time needed to be flexible; Council cannot always start at 7:00 p.m.; the goal should be to start at 7:00 p.m.; perhaps the agenda should note the starting time as 7:00 p.m. "or as soon thereafter as possible." Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 January 4, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-01-04.pdf |