There were two significant items on on the agenda last night.
- We started the process of recognizing various cultural heritage events including some events that may be of importance but not necessarily cultural heritage. The plan going forward will be to identify these items and bring back to Council for concurrence, and then recognize each at their appropriate time.
- I had requested that public comment on non-agenda items be moved up from item 6 to item 3 in the standing agenda. Often times there is 40 minutes or more before we get to public comment and my hope was that we could increase public participation by making the public comment period earlier and at a more set time. When we are back to in person meetings especially, I know it can be difficult for some, especially those with young kids, to be able to dedicate the time to wait just to raise an issue at Council. This was done in hopes of making public participation easier and more accessible. I made a motion that was rejected on a vote of 3-2 with just myself and Councilmember Diaz voting yes.
