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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 8,2014 Page 43 McGehee moved, Willmus seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11198 entitled, "A Resolution Superseding and Repealing Resolution no. 11015, and Replacing it with the Roseville Environmental Review Worksheet Application (PFOJ0032); as detailed in the RCA dated December 8, 2014; similar in form to that provided as a draft(Attachment D). Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte, McGehee, Willmus, Etten, and Roe. Nays: None. b. Discuss City Council and Staff Retreat City Manager briefly summarized this discussion as detailed in the RCA dated December 8, 2014. Councilmember McGehee suggested, if discussing personnel-related issues, could a portion of the retreat be held in Closed Session. City Attorney Gaughan responded that the retreat could not be held in Closed Session; and clarified that such a Closed Session for the purpose of personnel re- view for someone directly under the authority of the City Council, could only be held if and when duly noticed. City Attorney Gaughan further clarified that, whether this was a City Council retreat or a regular meeting, it remained subject to all of the same Open Meeting Laws in accordance with applicable State Statute. Councilmember Willmus stated that he was not really interested in hiring a facili- tator; and if the retreat was agreed upon, would like it to focus on strategic plan- ning or goal setting. Regarding public access to the meeting, Councilmember Willmus opined that, since it was a meeting of the City Council, access should be afforded to the public; but remained open as to whether through live broadcast or videotaping for later viewing. Councilmember Willmus based his concern in open access with that of former Roseville City Council Work Sessions that gave the perception of a closed environment, and therefore, made it difficult to deter- mine the intent of meeting discussions. Councilmember Willmus stated that he was open to meeting during the middle of the workday if that proved more con- venient for staff. Councilmember Willmus opined that the retreat did not require two days. Councilmember Laliberte agreed that her vision of a retreat was for the purpose of goal setting, prioritization and proactive planning; and also did not see a need for a facilitator, as she was not in favor of spending money on a facilitator and/or an- other location. Councilmember Laliberte opined that the retreat should be record- ed and should have meeting minutes; but was open to whether or not it was broadcast live or held on videotape for the archives. With enough prior notice as to the date and time, Councilmember Laliberte stated that she was supportive of a weekday retreat if it was easier for staff to attend, and advised that she could be