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Committee votes to move public comment earlier in agenda to ensure staff presence
Summary
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee voted to move public comments to immediately after roll call so Parks & Recreation staff and commissioners can hear remarks while staff are present. Commissioners discussed keeping commissioner announcements later in the agenda.
The National City Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee voted to move public comment to an earlier point in future agendas so Parks & Recreation staff are present for comments that pertain to their operations.
During discussion a committee member proposed moving public comment to immediately after roll call, followed by commissioner announcements. Several members said they supported moving public comment but preferred keeping commissioner comments later to avoid commissioners responding to public comment on the spot.
A motion to adjust the agenda was moved and seconded (no mover/second identified on the record). The committee chair called for the vote; members responded “all in favor” and the motion was accepted. No roll-call tally with member names was provided in the transcript.
Committee members said the change is intended to make sure Parks & Recreation staff do not miss public input when they are present and to improve communication between the public and department staff.
