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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2021-09-20 | 5 | In response to Commissioner LoPilato's inquiry, the City Clerk stated the 15-minute public comment period matches the City Council's practice; the non-agenda public comment used to be at the end of the Council agenda and was moved to the top because people were complaining about having to wait through the entire meeting to make comments; the 15-minute limit was imposed to prevent lots of speakers from delaying regular business. The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated her concerns regarding the 15-minute comment period are now evaporated. Commissioner Chen inquired whether the City Council rarely has speakers during the last comment section of the agenda, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Chen stated that she did not know the two-part public comment section was in the Sunshine Ordinance; inquired whether the OGC was in violation of the ordinance since they do not have a two-part comment section. The City Clerk responded in the negative; stated the requirement is specific to the City Council. Commissioner Reid stated the Commission should consider adding a specific role for the Vice Chair; she is also concerned about the language added to the Bylaws to establish one-member subcommittees; members should be working collaboratively; suggested striking the clause that encourages one-member subcommittees; encouraged two- member subcommittees instead; stated whatever is decided regarding public comment time limits should be consistent across all Boards and Commissions; suggested encouraging the public to engage with the Commission when only a few people, less than five, are in attendance; stated that she feels there is room for a point- and counter-point discussion; the OGC should be soliciting feedback from the public. Chair Tilos stated exposed support for the changes. Commissioner LoPilato inquired whether there are public speakers. The City Clerk responded the one member of the public in attendance has not raised his hand to speak. Commissioner LoPilato provided clarification on subcommittees; stated the goal is to give Commissioners flexibility; she would leave the language as-is, although noting there is a preference for two people, instead of just one; she is open to thoughts on whether the Vice Chair should have additional tasks, but is inclined to leave flexibility; requested feedback from other Commissioners on using Public Comment versus Oral Communications; stated otherwise, she is prepared to make a motion to adopt the revised Bylaws; inquired whether additional review from the Chief Assistant City Attorney is needed. Meeting of the Open Government Commission September 20, 2021 5 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2021-09-20.pdf |