RULES/AGENCY RULES COMMITTEE

Meeting Report

October 8, 2003

PRESENT: Chair Pro Tempore Cortese; Members Chavez, and Williams

Council Member Nora Campos, alternate member, attended the meeting for absent members.

ABSENT: Chair Dando, Member Yeager (both excused)

STAFF: Chief Deputy City Attorney Norm Sato, Council Agenda Manager for the Mayor’s Office Jennifer Carlino, Assistant to the City Manager Deanna Santana, and Redevelopment Agency Liaison Gary Miskimon

Chair Pro Tempore Cortese called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.

A. Redevelopment Agency

1. Review October 21, 2003 Draft Agenda

The Committee recommended approval of the October 21, 2003 Redevelopment Agency agenda.

2. Add New Items to October 14, 2003 Agenda

There were no changes to the October 14, 2003 Redevelopment Agency agenda:

● Redevelopment Board Requests

None.

● Executive Director Requests

None.

● RDA Counsel Requests

None.

3. Staff Reports Outstanding

Documents Filed: Report from Redevelopment Agency Liaison Gary Miskimon, dated October 7, 2003, stating there are two staff reports outstanding for the October 14, 2003 Redevelopment Agency meeting.

Discussion/Action: The Committee noted and filed the Redevelopment Agency Liaison’s report.

B. City Council

1. Review October 21, 2003 Draft Agenda

The Committee recommended approval of the October 21, 2003 City Council agenda.

a. Additions/Changes

(1) Approve an ordinance amending Title 25 of the San Jose Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 25.03 to amend and restate the curfew hours and aircraft restrictions provisions of the City of San Jose Airport Noise Control Program (City Attorney)

(2) During the evening session, swear-in Youth Commissioners for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 (Mayor)

(3) During the evening session, present a commendation to the Avitia Family for being the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley 2003 La Familia Award Winner (Reed)

(4) During the evening session, present a commendation to teacher Larry Statler for his innovation in creating the Discovery Program, a successful collaboration between special and general education; and for his induction into the prestigious National Teachers Hall of Fame (Williams)

(5) Adopt a resolution calling for a Municipal Election to be held on March 2, 2004, for the purpose of electing a Council Member from Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, each for a full term beginning January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2008 (City Clerk)

2. Add New Items to October 14, 2003 Agenda

The Committee recommended the following additions to the October 14, 2003 City Council agenda:

● Mayor and Councilmember Requests

a. Approve nominations to the Workforce Investment Youth Council (Mayor)

b. Approve an appointment to Coyote Valley Specific Plan Task Force (Mayor)

c. Present a proclamation declaring the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Dando)

● City Manager Requests

a. Approve a Contract Change Order for the Skyport Drive Grade Separation Project

b. Approve various actions related to a transition plan for the Hayes Mansion Conference Center

City Attorney Requests

None.

● City Clerk Requests

None.

3. Staff Reports Outstanding

Documents Filed: Report from the City Manager’s Office dated October 7, 2003 listing one staff report outstanding for the October 14, 2003 Council agenda.

Discussion/Action: The Committee noted and filed the City Manager’s report.

C. Legislative Update

1. State

There was no report.

2. Federal

There was no report.

D. Meeting Schedules

1. Adopt Proposed 2004-2005 City Budget Calendar

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Larry D. Lisenbee, Budget Director, dated September 30, 2003 recommending adoption of the proposed 2004-2005 City Budget Calendar.

Discussion/Action: The Committee directed the Administration to develop a more meaningful partnership with employees/employee unions and with community groups during the budget process, with employees specifically included on the flow chart for the Annual Budget Process (Attachment A to Mr. Lisenbee’s memorandum); the Committee recommended adoption of the proposed 2004-2005 City Budget Calendar.

E. The Public Record

Documents Filed: Memorandum from City Clerk Patricia O’Hearn dated October 2, 2003 transmitting items received for the Public Record for the period September 3-30, 2003.

Discussion/Action: The Committee noted and filed the Public Record.

F. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees

There were none.

G. Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

There were none.

H. Oral Communications

None were presented.

I. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:25 P.M.

Dave Cortese, Chair Pro Tempore

Rules/Agency Rules Committee