CC 1991 11-21 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 1991
The November 21, 1991, meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway,
adjourned from the November 19, 1991, regular meeting was called to order at 4:40 p.m.,
by Mayor Goldsmith at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway,
California.
COUNCZLMEHBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Kathy McIntyre, Jan Goldsmith
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Don Higginson, Tony Snesko (Councilmember Snesko arrived at 4:50 p.m.)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Steve Streeter
Patrick Foley
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Principal Management Analyst
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 3 (202-01)
CITY RESPONSIVENESS AND ADMINISTRATION
Mayor Goldsmith stated he had brought this item up because, after ten years, it's time
to fine tune the city's processes. His proposal, originally presented at the October
22, 1991 City Council meeting, covers the committee process, the budget process, and
staff efficiency.
City Manager Bowersox stated there is much merit in introspection and suggested
examining how we manage our resources, determine what the Council wants to delegate to
other bodies, and do a performance audit of staff's procedures. He suggested there are
certain policy decisions that must be made by the City Council, including the roles of
the Council, the City Manager, and the Committees.
Councilmember Emery stated he was in favor of: 1) an objective assessment done by an
outside consultant of both staff's procedures and the committee structure; 2) Budget
Committee operating longer and being involved in the Council's goals process; 3) a
Housing Committee. He stated he is not in favor of a Planning Commission.
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Councilmember McIntyre stated we need an on-going commitment to improve and an
independent assessment would be valuable in helping us revise our way of thinking. She
suggested the following issues/needs: 1) a mission statement for the City; 2)
determining what is in the best interest of the citizens and taxpayers; 3) workplan
similar to Escondido's; 4) privatization or public/private partnerships to reduce
costs; 5) using telecommunications to serve the public; 6) reduction of staff
involvement in Committee process; 7) separate recommendations to the Council from staff
and Committee; 8) more Council involvement in the budget preparation; g} bi-annual
citizen surveys on how government can be more responsive; 10) town hall meetings to get
citizen input; 10) Council directing the independent assessment.
Councilmember Snesko concurred with: 1) a Council-directed independent audit but
suggested it could be done by retired municipal professionals rather than by someone
in the private sector; 2) reduced staffing of Committees; 3) depending on the duties,
the formation of Housing Commission.
Following discussion, Mayor Goldsmith announced the following consensus/direction on
this item:
City Manager to prepare a revision to the Budget Review Committee charter
to reflect appointment in January and serving through two budget years.
The City Council will hold their Goals & Objectives workshop in February.
City Manager to prepare a report regarding what types of groups/-
individuals are available to do an independent audit. The City Council
will hold a workshop to determine what needs to be assessed and will
supervise the assessment.
The Redevelopment and Housing Advisory Committee to discuss the formation
of a Housing Commission and report back to the City Council.
The City Manager to report back regarding the formation of a
"Competitiveness Commission."
ADJOURNHENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre, Mayor Goldsmith
ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 6:00 p.m.
Marjo~ie\K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City ~oway
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