They could be presided over by alternating members of the council but there would be no dialogue between the speakers, whose time would be limited, and the presiding council person. Optional attendance by council members. I would not expect them to attend. What this would do is shorten and make the council meetings more business-like. Remember, the public can interact with council members on an individual basis.
Council members can attend neighborhood meetings for input.
Council meetings are not a forum for public input and debate. They are for discussion between council members and the mayor and city officials and decision making. You do not see the public making comment when the legislature is in session or the U.S. Congress. Let's grow up and do this thing correctly and orderly. When watching City Council meetings, sometimes I wonder if Clark was actually paying attention in the meeting with some of the things that he comes up with.