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do <br /> <br />Members of the Council may ask questions of speakers, or each <br />other, during the public comment portion to obtain information, <br />without expressing personal opinion or debating the merits of the <br />item under consideration. <br /> <br />3. Council Deliberation <br /> <br />After determining that no other member of the audience wishes to <br />speak, the Presiding Officer shall declare the public hearing closed, <br />and the matter returns to Council for deliberation. After the public <br />heamg is closed, no additional testimony shall be received by the <br />Couacil except as provided in Section VI (3)(b) below, or upon <br />reopening the public hearing. <br /> <br />While specific questions should be asked of the public prior tn the <br />close of the public hearing, it is appropriate for the Council to <br />direct questions to staff, the applicant, or other members of tim <br />public at this time. <br /> <br />a. The Council may at this time: <br /> <br />Continue the public hearing. Thi~ should be done if any <br />additional informa~on is requested (e.g. a staff <br />AP, er opeaing a public hearing, continuing it to a specific <br />date does not require additional notice. <br /> <br />Close the public hearing, but continue debate and action to <br />a later time. Continuing to a specific date does not require <br />additional notice. <br /> <br />Discussed,bate the issue and continue the item for action at <br />a later time. <br /> <br />iv. Discuss/debate the issue, make a motion and take action. <br /> <br />VII. RUI.F~q OF DEBATE <br /> <br />Prior to the making of a motion, it is acceptable for Council members to state <br />their opinions on the item in general and to ask questions of staff, the public, and <br />other Council members. Once all Council members have had such an <br />opportunity, the Presiding Officer shall request a motion. <br /> <br />12 <br /> <br /> <br />