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CityCouncil | 2021-01-19 | 24 | 50 Under discussion, the City Attorney stated if the matter is being continued, it must be date and time certain. Councilmember Knox White requested a friendly amendment to the motion to continue the matter to the February 2nd meeting at 6:59 p.m. Councilmember Spencer accepted the friendly amendment. On the call for the question, the motion failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Spencer: Aye; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of continuing the matter to February 2nd at 6:59 p.m. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Vella would consider hearing the last public comment and allowing public comment to close. Vice Mayor Vella responded in the negative; stated that she does not know if there are others wishing to speak; the matter has been held until the end and she does not want to close public comment. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the procedure should Council fail to continue the matter. The City Attorney responded if Council does not continue the matter with no action taken, staff will have to bring the matter back. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she is fine with allowing the last public comment complete, provided that public comment is not closed when the matter is continued. Councilmember Knox White requested clarification that public speakers would not be allowed to speak a second time, to which Vice Mayor Vella responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about lengthy agendas. On the call for the question, the motion failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Spencer: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would reconsider the previous motion by Councilmember Spencer; that Council has filibustered and is infringing upon public comment. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the previous motion to reconsider continues the matter to February 2nd [at 6:59 p.m.] and allows public comment to be completed and closed. Councilmember Spencer inquired whether there are no more speakers, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 19, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-19.pdf |