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presentation. Then, if there is an applicant for the matter, the applicant can <br /> speak to the City Council, followed by members of the public. The appellant <br /> will then have a rebuttal opportunity. [Sections 9.5.5. and 11]. <br /> 9.5.5 Opening and Closing the Public Hearing <br /> The purpose of the public hearing is to provide members of the public with an <br /> opportunity to address the City Council concerning the hearing item, as well as to <br /> express their support or opposition to the item. The Mayor will formally announce <br /> the opening of the public hearing and invite members of the public to address the <br /> City Council on the hearing item. Public speakers shall address the City Council <br /> following the procedures set forth in Section 11 Public Participation. <br /> After the Mayor determines that no other member of the public wishes to address <br /> the City Council on the hearing item, for items involving a participating party, the <br /> Mayor shall provide the participating party time for rebuttal, generally limited to five <br /> (5) minutes. <br /> After the participating party's rebuttal, or if the item does not involve a participating <br /> party, the Mayor will formally close the public hearing and return the item to the <br /> City Council for City Council comments and deliberation. <br /> 9.5.6 Comments and Deliberation <br /> Once an item of business returns to the City Council for comments and <br /> deliberation, the Mayor will invite the Councilmembers to discuss the item to <br /> develop concurrence for a motion. Councilmembers may ask questions of staff as <br /> part of their deliberations. The procedures for City Council deliberation are set forth <br /> in Section 12 City Council Deliberation. <br /> With permission of the Mayor, Councilmembers may pose further questions to the <br /> participating parties or the public by re-opening the public hearing. After such <br /> questions and answers are heard, the Mayor shall re-close the public hearing and <br /> return the item for City Council comments and deliberation. <br /> 9.5.7. City Council Action <br /> After City Council comments and deliberation, the Mayor shall call for a motion and <br /> a second as set forth in Section 13 Motions, and the City Council may make such <br /> motions as set forth in that section. <br /> 9.6 Matters Initiated by Council and Council Reports <br /> This portion of the agenda is for: <br /> 1. The City Council to provide guidance and direction to staff concerning items to be <br /> included on future agendas and information to be provided in response to questions <br /> 15 <br />