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2. There was no consultation about any fee increases. No consultation about whether to extend the legal contract - how long or with whom. No consultation about hiring Satre to facilitate a meeting with Crest Neighbors. No consultation about returning a state grant for the purchase of the Nectar/Dillard property. 3. I believe there has been a significant amount of change with an eye to making it better. 3. Dennis's vision or leadership direction is indistinguishable from previous administrations. 3. I will be very interested to watch what happens over the next year with long-term issues in PDD (what will be the characteristics of the new PDD Director will be telling), and Cultural Services Division (what will be the scope of the comp plan effort and what will its progress be). 4. I have often said at Council meetings that the organization insists on making new policy and plans by studying what is in the rear view mirror. Organizational self-preservation seems to be the prevailing approach to programs and plans, There is a distinct lack of interest, let alone enthusiasm, for innovating successes enjoyed in other communities. I see no change with Dennis's leadership. 5. The City Manager has promoted all efforts including joint CEO resolution, forums, etc. Still much more is needed. 5. I have no doubt of the Manager's personal commitment to these issues from our discussions during 1-on-l's. However, I have been very disappointed that the Manager has not used timely opportunities in the public realm (e.g., at Council meetings) to comment on issues such as racial profiling with a little emotion and outrage - public comments have sounded very guarded and emotionless. 5. Dennis has shown to truly support efforts to have a Diverse Workforce. He encourages a discrimination free work environment. I hope the Organization catches up soon. 5. Dennis has established good rapport with the management team and gets good results from each department. 5. Since personnel issues are off-limits to Councilors it is not clear to me the role of the Manager in addressing recent criticism by our departing Diversity Coordinator. Did he contribute to the alleged problems; try to solve them; what is his approach? This was one of the reasons I requested an additional Manager Evaluation session with Dennis, so that we could ask these kinds of questions as a Council which is the only time we are permitted to discuss personnel issues. 5. Dennis continues to keep a pretty tight reign on communications between the Council and the executive management team that does not necessarily pertain to policy issues, but more along the lines of clarifying questions/comments. Certain communications can be made without interfering with a structured "chain of command". 11