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Page 2 of3 been actively preparing prcss releases on a rcgular basis but this will be attempted during 2004. We will begin amng the Planning Commission meetings live on cable TV in May. Assessment Policy The task force was formed and has been meeting and developing a policy. It IS expected that the committee's work will be completed by the end of April and a recommcndation will come to the City Council in May. Transition for Deputy ClerklHR position - Gct We filled the position via internal transfer and to full staff then began recruitment for a Community Dcvelopmcnt Director. We hope to have that position fillcd by mid-May, Next we will embark on filling the Assistant City Administrator vacancy. Proactive Eeonomie Dcvelopment Program The City Council approved the ordinance creating an Economic Development Commission. Weare in the proeess of trying to recruit members. It is expeeted that this effort will be stepped up with the addition of the new Community Development Director. TCAAP/Transportation Issucs We accomplished thc Environmental Symposium and approvcd procceding with Phase III planning. As the planning proceeds and potential access points are identified we will be able to work with the vanous appropriate agencies and neighboring cities on transportation issues. 2004 PMP -Improved Communications The 2004 PMP process is underway and so far appears to have gone smoothly. There have been neighborhood meetings, and the assessment hearing is seheduled for April 26, Staff and the City Engineer have tried to identify strategies to improve eommunications and planning, Staff-Council-Citizen Relations (including On-going. Increased information in the City volunteers) newsletter has been suecessful, including inserts regarding the neighborhood meetings and human rights. ~ . . .