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CityCouncil | 2021-02-16 | 16 | Councilmember Knox White stated many meetings are not intended to be public hearings and are the end of a process; outlined the Density Bonus process; stated process problems can be addressed; many matters are significantly less deliberative due to being at the end of the process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Regular Agenda public comment speaking time is being reduced to two minutes. Councilmember Knox White responded the time is reduced at seven or more speakers; noted that he is getting rid of Staff Report Item 3 [12 or more speakers having one minute on Regular items] and 2B [twelve or more speakers having one minute on Consent Calendar items] Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested a friendly amendment to the motion to have 90 seconds for 12 or more speakers; stated there have been numerous matters with many speakers. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would like to have the discussion separately. The City Clerk stated the changes are encompassed within one resolution; adoption of the resolution would include the complete set of changes, not an itemized list. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of the matters being approved. The City Clerk stated Councilmember Knox White has moved approval of lowering the Oral Communications speaker time to two minutes, having the public comment once on the entire Consent Calendar, Councilmembers can record a non-affirmative vote on Consent Calendar matters without pulling the matter, and presentations are limited to ten minutes. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion; stated that she is open to trying 90 seconds of speaker time; changes can be made in the future. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White stated that he would prefer to straw poll the 90 second speaker time. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council would like to consider 90 minutes. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would like to hold off at this time. The City Clerk stated the resolution would be amended to eliminate reducing the time to one minute. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 February 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-02-16.pdf |