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CityCouncil | 2015-01-21 | 27 | better or become unintelligible; Roberts Rules of Order or some other system gets the motion on the table with a second so there can be discussion and something real can be modified, which is why Council should consider adhering to some specific points of Roberts Rules of Order, which has some practical parts; the Council has to walk the line between freedom of speech and practical policy applications; noted having a rules subcommittee would take less staff time. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City has procedures for making motions, which perhaps have not been followed; the City Attorney could provide a workshop or a write up; on the Planning Board, she had a guide on how to handle motions; consolidating the rules would be good; she would be happy to work on a rules subcommittee with Vice Mayor Matarrese; stated Council should consider the number of Council Referrals that can be included on an agenda; having seven to eight every time will cause meetings to be long; her preference would be all members of the Council use Council Referrals to get items on the agenda, which is more informative to the public and staff. Mayor Spencer stated her understanding is that in the past, the Mayor worked with the City Manager to submit items directly and did not submit referrals; stated that she wants to adjourn the meeting, which has gone on longer than she intended and the meeting last night ended at 1:30 a.m.; stated that she appreciates everyone's input. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a motion to adjourn is needed, to which Mayor Spencer responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie noted the Council Communications section of the agenda still needs to be heard. In response to a public speaker, the Assistant City Manager clarified that staff does not put controversial items at the end of the agenda to limit the ability of the public to speak. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (15-079) Councilmember Oddie reported that he attended the League of California Cities new Mayor and Councilmember training. (15-080) Councilmember Daysog reported that he attended the League Housing Community Development Policy Committee meeting last Thursday. (15-081) Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft reported that she recently attended the signing of a memorandum between Bay, Ship and Yacht and the College of Alameda for a joint training program; applauded Bay, Ship and Yacht for providing job training and employment opportunities. ADJOURNMENT Special Meeting Alameda City Council 27 January 21, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-01-21.pdf |