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Board explains public-comment limits, cites Government Code and moves to closed session
Summary
Board members outlined public-comment time limits and legal limits on discussion of items not on the agenda, referenced Government Code §54954.3, and then moved into closed session after finding no speakers online.
Board leadership explained the countys rules for public comment at the start of the special session, saying speakers are generally allotted three minutes and that time may be reduced "to allow all members of the public the opportunity to address the board." Kenny Castle stated the time limit and cautioned that it could be shortened depending on the number of speakers.
Staff also reminded attendees that "Except as otherwise provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken when conducted on any item not appearing on the agenda," and referenced Government Code section 54954.3 as the authority on public-comment limits at special meetings. With no one online to speak, the board ended public comment and proceeded into closed session.
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