At any time that it appears to the presiding officer, or a majority of the council
members present and voting, that inadequate evidence has been presented to afford
judicious consideration of any matter before the council at the time of a public hearing,
a continuation of said hearing may be ordered to afford the applicant, his opponents,
or the city staff adequate time to assemble additional evidence for the council's
consideration. The applicant, or a person affected by the project which requires the
public hearing, may request a continuance, which the council may grant at its discretion
upon deciding good cause exists. A public hearing may begin at one council meeting
and be continued to and completed at another meeting. Any continuation ordered by
the council through its presiding officer shall be to a date certain, which date shall
be publicly announced in the council chamber and shall constitute notice to the applicant
and his opponent of the time and place that further evidence will be taken.
