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CityCouncil | 2020-05-19 | 29 | (20-343) Councilmember Oddie moved approval of hearing the remaining items on the regular agenda without a time-limit; stated that he does not know the amount of public comment on remaining items. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to complete the current item and move to the regular meeting agenda including the consent calendar and regular agenda items. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for hearing the entire regular meeting agenda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is not willing to go past midnight; requested a friendly amendment to hear the balance of the agenda and finish by midnight. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for hearing the agenda and finishing the meeting by midnight; stated there have been previous issues about late meetings; questioned whether the public is served by Council making decisions at 12:15 a.m. Councilmember Oddie stated that he will do his best to speak briefly. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will not support a motion unless the meeting ends at midnight. Councilmember Daysog expressed support. Councilmember Oddie stated Council speaking time should be cut from 9 to 3 minutes. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the current item requires more than 3 minutes. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for the motion amendment with the commitment to complete the West Midway Project team selection item [paragraph no. 20-334 on the regular agenda; stated should the time reach midnight and team selection item is not complete, the expectation is to complete the item. Councilmember Vella noted the Council Referral was cut off during a previous Council Communication; stated the item is timely; expressed concern about further delaying the item; stated the item should be short. Councilmember Oddie made a substitute motion to approve hearing all items, speaking quickly, finishing by midnight and any items not finished will be continued to tomorrow's 7:00 p.m. meeting continuation. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 20 May 19, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf |