His actions are harmful to the city's ability to conduct even routine business. Indeed, once he was mercifully finished berating the mayor, council members had a difficult time remembering what it was that they were voting on. And, of course, the time already wasted was retrievable by no act of the council. In the bigger picture, Alcala's excesses are bad for the city in other ways. They make it difficult for parents to honestly recommend that their children tune in to council meetings.
Parental guidance is suggested.
They add to public cynicism, no matter whose side you take. And they make it much less likely that any good, qualified, well-meaning Topekans would seriously consider running for elective office. As mayor, Joan Wagnon expects criticism, and generally accepts it with graciousness. It comes with the territory. Disagreements can be very healthy, helping the parties find nuggets of gold in competing views.