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78 "b. Reopeninq hearinqs After a Motion After a motion has been made and seconded, the Presiding Officer may reopen the hearing for public testimony on the motion, provided there are no objections from any councilmember. The purpose of this testimony shall be to address matters specific to the motion and not to restate prior testimony. After all testimony is heard, the Presiding Officer shall reclose the public hearing. The Council can then take action on the motion, or a substitute or amended motion may be introduced (see Appendix A, "Summary of Motions") in consideration of the public testimony." Ms. Scribner indicated the speaker cards should include space to indicate what item a speaker was addressing and whether the speaker was in support or opposition. Ms. Scribner further indicated a desire to have stricter adherence to a time limit of five minutes for public hearing items and two minutes for other agenda items. If that is not done, at least urge the speakers to be concise. Mr. Tarver and Mr. Pico were opposed as they did not want the members of the public to be pressured when speaking. It was suggested that new speaker cards be prepared and a large sign be placed at the entrance to the Chambers indicating the cards must be completed and turned in BEFORE the meeting. The chairs at the back table are to be removed to discourage people from sitting back there and conversing during the Council meeting. It was moved by Ms. Mohr, seconded by Ms. Scribner, to add the following new language to the Operating Procedures: "IX. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL BOARDS, AND JOINT POWERS AUTHORITIES B. Reqional Board and Joint Powers Authorities 2. Removal of Council Representatives A majority vote of the Council shall be required to remove a Council member from a regional board, commission, committee or task force. The recommendation for removal may be 01/26/93 2