On March 22, the Irvine City Council voted 4-1 (Councilmember Agran voting “no”) to limit the length of public comments. Beginning on May 26, the City Council has said members of the public will only be able to comment on agenda and non-agenda items during the beginning of the meeting.
Furthermore, in lieu of a general 3-minute limit, speakers will have 2 minutes if more than 20 speakers show, and 90 seconds if more than 30 speakers attend. This reform will not allow members of the public to speak after staff and City Council Members have discussed agenda items later in the meeting. Councilmember Agran pointed out the City Council would have to be “timekeepers” to enforce this rule.
Listen to more of Councilmember Agran’s full remarks here.
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