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CityCouncil | 2018-05-15 | 14 | The City Attorney stated non-agenda comments allows speakers to talk about any item and the Council just has to sit silently and listen. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to listen to what people have on their mind even if it is not on the agenda; he is also willing to listen to criticism if something comes up or if he has made a mistake, so he could undo it. The City Attorney stated concerned citizens can email or call any of the Councilmembers without using time reserved for agenda items; the intent of the new rules of order is to be more efficient with getting the City's business done. Councilmember Matarrese stated until someone does a time analysis to see where time is actually being spent, he will continue to listen to public comment on any issues whether or not they are agendized. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is fine with people coming to speak during the public comment at the end of the meeting because perhaps they watched the meeting from home and decided they had something to say; if an audience member is still present at the end of the meeting and wants to speak during oral communications section, he is happy to hear anything they have to say. Mayor Spencer went down the list of rules; inquired whether Council would support the supermajority to suspend the rules. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is flexible to change the supermajority to three votes during the trial period. Councilmember Matarrese stated both the OGC and Council subcommittees agreed on the supermajority; he would like to try that method; Council could change it if it does not work. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support a supermajority vote; she prefers a vote of three. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; stated she would like to stick with the supermajority during the trial period. Councilmember Oddie stated he is fine with the supermajority. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding Special Orders and Proclamations, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she sees the time limit as a scheduling issue. Mayor Spencer stated if the 15 minute limit is imposed, staff may have to say no to some recipients; the four proclamations tonight went over 15 minutes. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 15, 2018 14 | CityCouncil/2018-05-15.pdf |