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City Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2010 Page 6 of 8 and then a long siren. Chief (Goodman explained a silent siren test merely tests the system; it does not activate the siren and there is no voice announcement. City Manager Fleming explained there were citizens who object to the sirens' placement at the North Water Treatment Plant. Staff is investigating the relocation of the siren. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Planning/Zoning Regulations On going Open Space Zone District Article 15 of the City Charter Council direction City Manager Fleming asked for Council direction on the Open Space Zone District. Parks Recreation Director Steven explained that the Open Space Advisory Board feels the City's open space property is protected, but have asked what kind of priority and detail Council wishes to place on open space property. Councilor Muckle stated the open space zone designation has been out of compliance for a long time. He favored starting the project. Councilor Dalton stated most of the open space was purchased by the open space tax. He suggested establishing a date to begin and felt only vacant land should be included in the Open Space Zone District. City Attorney Light noted there could be vacant land with agricultural improvements. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella requested clarification of the Charter requirements. City Attorney Light explained there are three distinct measures required in the Charter: First the City Council shall establish and update the inventory of each parcel of vacant land and determine whether that parcel shall be designated as open space. Then the City's ordinances shall provide for an open space zone district for all land located within the City designated as open space. City Manager Fleming summarized the discussion as follows: Create an Open Space Zone District and put the appropriate properties in the zone. Cross -Train City Employees On schedule Energy Conservation Measures /Efficiencies On schedule Install New Water Meters with Radio Read Capability On schedule Implement Shared Services Agreements On going GIS Implementation Establish a city -wide effective database Delayed Implement Banking Service Agreement Partially complete Human Resources Information System Implementation Delayed Update Performance Evaluation Tool On schedule Financial Management System (FMS) On schedule Communication Audit Determine effectiveness Delayed Northwest Rail EE On going Urban Renewal Visits with landowners in the Study Area On going Develop Library /Museum Collaboration On schedule Library Director Barrett explained two programs are planned in May, jointly sponsored by the Museum and the Library. One is on Iandmarking homes and the second is on