RULES/AGENCY RULES COMMITTEE

Meeting Report

April 16, 2003

 

 

PRESENT:    Chair Dando; Members Chavez, Cortese, Williams and Yeager

 

ABSENT:       None

 

STAFF:          City Attorney Rick Doyle, Assistant City Manager Mark Linder, City Clerk Patricia O’Hearn, Council Agenda Manager for the Mayor’s Office Jennifer Carlino, Senior Executive Analyst Nadine Nader, and Redevelopment Agency Liaison Gary Miskimon

 

Chair Dando called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.

 

A.        Redevelopment Agency

 

             1.        Review April 29, 2003 Draft Agenda

 

The Committee recommended approval of the April 29, 2003 Redevelopment Agency agenda.

 

             2.        Add New Items to April 22, 2003 Agenda

 

The Committee recommended no changes to the April 22, 2003 Redevelopment Agency agenda.

 

             3.        Staff Reports Outstanding

           

                        Documents Filed:  Report from Redevelopment Agency Liaison Gary Miskimon, dated April 15, 2003, stating there are no staff reports outstanding for the April 22, 2003 Redevelopment Agency meeting.

 

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

 

B.        City Council

 

             1.        Review April 29, 2003 Draft Agenda

 

The Committee recommended approval of the April 29, 2003 City Council agenda.

 

                        a.         Additions/Changes

 

                                    (1)       Present a commendation to Mr. Richard Friberg for his outstanding contributions to education and his service at the Metropolitan Education District during his 33-year career (Yeager)

 

                                    (2)       Approve two appointments to the Downtown Parking Board  (Mayor)

 

                                    (3)       Approval to negotiate an agreement with the Cupertino School District to develop sports fields on school district property  (LeZotte)

 

             2.        Add New Items to April 22, 2003 Agenda

                       

The Committee recommended the following additions to the April 22, 2003 City Council agenda:

 

a.         Present a proclamation recognizing the Sikh Gurdwara of San Jose and upcoming celebration of Vaisakhi Day on April 26, 2003  (Reed)

 

b.         Approve various actions related to the Community Development Block Grant  (City Manager)

 

c.         Approve various actions related to Smart Start  (City Manager)

 

d.         Approve various actions related to Airport Capital Improvement staffing

 

             3.        Staff Reports Outstanding

 

                        Documents Filed:  Report from City Manager dated April 15, 2003 listing six staff reports outstanding for the April 22, 2003 Council agenda.

 

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

 

C.        Legislative Update

 

            1.         State             

 

Member Cortese reported that two spot bills regarding ABAG and MTC (authored by Assemblyman Salinas and Senator Torlakson) will be considered next January.

 

            2.         Federal

 

Documents Filed:  None.

 

Discussion/Action:  Assistant City Manager Mark Linder stated that the Mayor’s trip to Washington, D. C. was successful, noting that a full report will be presented to Committee.  In answer to Member Cortese’s request, Mr. Linder replied that staff will distribute a matrix of all legislation the City is currently tracking.

 

D.        Meeting Schedules

           

            1.         Approve modifications to the 2003-2004 Budget Study Session Schedule

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from Mayor Ron Gonzales dated April 15, 2003 recommending approval of the revised schedule of Study Sessions to review proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Discussion/Action:  The Committee recommended approval of the revised schedule of Study Sessions to review proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, as follows:

 

May 12, 2003         1-5 pm            2003-2004 Budget Overview

                                                         Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

May 14, 2003         8 am-noon      Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

May 15, 2003         8 am-noon      Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

                                 1-5 pm            Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

May 16, 2003         8 am-noon      Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

May 19, 2003         8 am-noon      Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

May 21, 2003         8 am-noon      Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

                                 1-5 pm            Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

May 22, 2003         8 am-noon      Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

                                 1-5 pm            Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

May 23, 2003         1-5 pm            Study Session on CSA/Appointee Review

 

E.        The Public Record

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from City Clerk Patricia O’Hearn dated April 10, 2003 transmitting items received for the Public Record for the period March 26-April 10, 2003.

 

Discussion/Action:  The Committee noted and filed Items (a), (b) and (d) on the Public Record and directed Administration to respond to Item (c), communication from Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardoza.

 

F.         Boards, Commissions and Committees

 

            1.         Airport Curfew Monitoring Committee

                        Appoint one community representative

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from City Clerk Patricia O’Hearn dated April 11, 2003 transmitting two applications for consideration to fill a vacant position on the Airport Curfew Monitoring Committee.

 

                        Discussion/Action:  The Committee recommended appointment of Robert Mezzetti II as a community representative on the Airport Curfew Monitoring Committee to serve an open-ended term.

 

            2.         Recommendations from Parks and Recreation Commission on future planning of dog parks and dog areas

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from Patricia Eaton, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated April 8, 2003 providing a brief summary and recommendations from a public meeting held on the subject of dog parks.

 

                        Discussion/Action:  The Committee directed the City Clerk to forward the Parks and Recreation Commission memorandum to appropriate City departments, requesting responses to the recommendations.

 

3.         Recommendations from Parks and Recreation Commission for changes to the Policy on Naming City Facilities

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from Patricia Eaton, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated April 9, 2003 forwarding several recommendations to improve the nominating and naming process for City facilities.

 

                        Discussion/Action:  The Committee directed the City Clerk to send a reply to the Parks and Recreation Commission, thanking them for their letter and transmitting the following information:  Recommendation #1 is consistent with current City policy; Rules Committee does not agree with Recommendation #2; and Rules Committee accepts Recommendation #3.

 

G.        Council Referrals for Assignment to Administration or Council Appointee

 

            1.       Approval to acquire land for the development of a mini-park/streetscape at Gleason Avenue at San Tomas Aquino Parkway 

                       (Item 2.5, April 8, 2003 Council Agenda)

 

                        Documents Filed:  None.

 

 

                        Discussion/Action:  The Committee placed this item on the April 29, 2003 Council agenda.

 

H.        Administrative Reviews and Approval

 

           There were none.

 

I.          Oral Communications

 

None were presented.

 

J.         Adjournment

 

            The meeting adjourned at 2:25 P.M.

 

 

Pat Dando, Chair

Rules/Agency Rules Committee