This chapter covers the process of opening the segment for public testimony by Council Member Amanda Farías. She begins by officially opening the hearing for public testimony and proceeds to outline the rules and procedures for participation. Farías reminds the public about the need for decorum during this formal government proceeding, specifies that the witness table is reserved solely for those who wish to testify, and prohibits video recording or photography from the witness table. She further clarifies that audio or video recordings cannot be presented as testimony, instructing that transcripts can be submitted instead. She also details the process for signing up to speak, noting the time allowance is 2 minutes per person due to the high number of participants, and outlines how written statements or testimony can be submitted for the record.