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CityCouncil | 2022-02-15 | 20 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for finishing the current matter, continuing the SB 9 matter, hearing public comment on the Franklin and Lincoln Park pools, followed by any Council referrals prior to 11:30 p.m. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the amount of public comment for the park pools matter; expressed concern over the timing. The City Clerk responded 13 speakers have indicated that they wish to speak; stated the amount is increasing. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of finishing the current matter, followed by the Franklin and Lincoln Park pools matter for public comment only, and followed by any Council referrals heard prior to 11:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the meeting will continue if public comments continue past 11:30 p.m. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded Council will finish hearing public comments. Councilmember Herrera Spencer noted the meeting could continue past 11:30 p.m. On the call for the question, the motion failed 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. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of completing the current matter only; noted the Franklin and Lincoln Park pools matter should be placed first under Continued Items, Section 6, of the next agenda, followed by the SB 9 matter. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White stated that he feels bad for the people who have waited until 10:50 p.m. to be told that Council does not want to continue for an extra 45 minutes to hear comments. Councilmember Daysog stated that he supports the motion because the public comments should occur at the same time as Council deliberation; expressed concern for those that have waited; stated the public is better served in having one uniform meeting. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the concern is related to hearing both the public comment and Council deliberation. Vice Mayor Vella made a substitute motion approving continuing the meeting to hear the Franklin and Lincoln Park pools matter in its entirety. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 15, 2022 18 | CityCouncil/2022-02-15.pdf |