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Councilmember Cook Kallio also thanked the applicant for accommodating the requests of the Council. She concurred that park funds should go to the Bernal property, but said the applicant has done much to improve the pool and surrounding area and this project is not void of open space. She enjoys that people can walk to amenities and thanked the applicant for taking the time to review the project with her and staff for a thorough presentation. Mayor Hosterman echoed her thanks. She stressed that the City's PUD process allows the Council the opportunity to exercise discretion over the design of developments. She said this is a clear example of how that process can be used to improve upon an already good project through increased affordability, accessibility, and quality of life. It is an important component of the Council's, Housing Commission's, and Planning Commission's ability to ensure that the projects approved are a good fit for the community. MOTION: It was M/S by McGovern/Thorne to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2201 approving the application of Civic Square, LLC and Andy Byde (Braddock Logan Services, Inc.) for a PUD Major Modification to modify the approved development plan as filed under Case PUD- 84- 21 -04M and to adopt Resolution No. 10 -359 approving the Affordable Housing Agreement for the Civic Square Apartment Development, striking the language relative to 3 bedroom units and with additional direction that staff work this applicant to secure a Bernal Park fee. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None BREAK Mayor Hosterman called a brief break and thereafter reconvened the regular meeting. 13. Energy and Environment Programs Status Report Director of Operation Services Daniel Smith provided an update on the actions of staff and the Committee on Energy and the Environment over the last 14 months. The committee in conjunction with staff has spent the last year involved in outreach efforts and in the development of an energy efficiency and conservation strategy to drive the Climate Action Plan. The committee also created a policy advisory subcommittee to work on policies for the 18 identified strategies. Mr. Smith reviewed related grants, noting that staff just received news of an award for the Energy Technology Assistance Program. The program funds energy advanced technologies in government facilities including advanced lighting controls, HVAC, and parking lot controls. It is a BETA program of case studies and staff has signed up to test every type of technology available through the program. Energy Conservation Block Grant funds have finally come in, $165,000 of which is allocated for the Climate Action Plan. He noted that funds identified for the Solar Cities Program and community outreach were cancelled by the Department of Energy who said their money cannot be used for advertizing. Staff has diverted that money into the Climate Action Plan and the new Energy Manager position, which is out for recruitment at this time. He reviewed the PG &E Energy Efficiency program, reporting that about 90% of municipal buildings are completed and work on small and medium commercial buildings has begun. The program kicked off in April and the financing district will start this summer. Eight businesses City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 May 4, 2010