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Alhambra Council votes to move non‑agendized public comment to start of meetings, sets 30‑minute window
Summary
The Alhambra City Council voted unanimously Jan. 13 to temporarily move public comment for non‑agendized items to the start of regular meetings, allocating 30 minutes and directing staff to return with an assessment at the beginning of summer.
The Alhambra City Council voted unanimously Jan. 13 to temporarily relocate public comment on non‑agendized items to the start of regular meetings, immediately after ceremonial items, and to reserve 30 minutes for that segment.
Council members said the change aims to increase public participation by making it easier for parents, seniors and shift workers to address the council without waiting until late in the meeting.
Lauren Miles, Alhambra city clerk, told the council staff surveyed nearby cities and found that of 12 surveyed jurisdictions five place non‑agendized public comment at the start of the agenda and seven place it toward the middle. "A chart outlining staff survey…
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