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File Number: 19-604 While the Rules Committee appreciated the intent behind the suggestion to receive annual reports, they instead recommended another approach. They questioned if the work would most likely fall on staff to assemble the report and that this time could be used for more pressing operational needs. Instead, they suggested the City host an annual recognition dinner in February that would acknowledge the work of both outgoing and incoming Board Members and Commissioners. Each body could do a short report at that time, if so desired. The Committee also acknowledged that if a Council Member has a particular interest in the work of a Board or Commission, they could request a report to the Council at a later date or watch/listen to the meetings online. The Committee also discussed the possibility of moving the Consent Calendar earlier on the Council agenda so that staff did not have to wait for their items to be heard. The Committee reviewed the items that come before the Consent Calendar, namely Public Comment, Presentations, and Public Hearings. They felt these items are typically of greater interest to the public than the Consent Calendar and out of respect for the public’s time, those items should be heard first. In addition, these three items typically have guest presenters or speakers and as a courtesy to those individuals, it would be better to keep those items first. The Committee did acknowledge that the Council still has the ability, at any time, to move the Consent Calendar up, if there are relatively few agenda items or guests. Committee Review and Actions See Above Fiscal Impacts An annual dinner to recognize Board Members and Commissioners would cost approximately $500 to $1,000 depending on the number of attendees and staffing required. This cost could be absorbed in the City Manager’s operating budget. PREPARED BY: Leticia Miguel, City Clerk, City Manager’s Office Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/13/2019 190