City of Vallejo Youth Commission Special Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers February 24, 2011

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1 Meeting 10A Consent Special Meeting Minutes February 24, CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cayangyang at 5:00 pm 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Cayangyang, Vice Chair Petty, Commissioner Patton, Aliga, Gonsier, Flint Absent: Commissioners Blake, Stoneburner, Olison Also Present: Commission Advisor Vegas and members of the public 4. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS from Interim City Clerk Kelly for 13A 6. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY & ADULT ADVISOR No reports 7. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION AND COUNCIL LIAISON No reports 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Speakers: Miguel Castillo of Better Vallejo 9. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR Speakers: none 10. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Action: Offered by Vice Chair Petty and approved by unanimous vote of 6-0 of the Commission, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. POLICY ITEMS A. Working on Commission Goals for this year, 2011 Recommendation: Review & discuss the recently adopted Commission Goals (Schools & Outreach, Economic Development, Youth Activities) then determine a plan to accomplish them this year. B. Information on City Council s Recently Approved 297+ Fixes for Vallejo Recommendation: Review & discuss the City Council s recently approved plan to exit bankruptcy, as well as the 297+ fixes for Vallejo Contact: City Manager s Office,

2 Meeting 10A Consent (cont.) Regular Meeting Minutes February 24, 2011 (cont.) 13. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Commission Meeting Calendar for this year, 2011 Recommendation: Review, discuss and Adopt a Resolution to: 1) establish a calendar of Commission s Meetings for this year, 2011, for the Commission to meet at 5:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday in the City Hall Council Chambers, with the option to schedule & cancel meetings when necessary; 2) Update the Commission Meeting Rules & Procedure based on this resulting action. Contact:, Action: Adopted Resolution No. YC-13A as offered by Vice Chair Petty, by vote of 5-1, with Commissioner Patton voting no (Absent: Commissioners Blake, Stoneburner, Olison) 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.

3 Meeting 10A Consent Special Meeting Minutes March 14, CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cayangyang at 5:15 pm 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Cayangyang, Vice Chair Petty, Commissioner Patton, Aliga, Stoneburner Absent: Commissioners Blake, Olison, Flint Also Present: Commission Advisor Logan, Ms. Hightower and members of the public 4. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Youth Community Change Coalition about 12A 6. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY & ADULT ADVISOR No reports 7. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION AND COUNCIL LIAISON Chairman Cayangyang showed a video of Matt Garcia s legacy to inspire youth and citizens 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Speakers: Natasha Clarke 9. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR Speakers: none 10. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Action: Offered by Vice Chair Petty and approved by unanimous vote of 5-0 of the Commission, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar. A. Approval of Minutes Recommendation: Approve Commission Minutes for the Meetings of 1) January 29, 2011 and 2) February 7, 2011 Action: Approved the minutes (Absent: Commissioners Blake, Olison, Flint) B. Purchase of Business Cards for the Commission through goodwill Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Commission Advisor to purchase Business Cards through goodwill, with no cost to the City s General Fund Action: Adopted Resolution No. YC-10B as offered by Vice Chair Petty, by unanimous vote of 5-0 (Absent: Commissioners Blake, Olison, Flint) 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS

4 Meeting 10A Consent (cont.) 12. POLICY ITEMS Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2011 (cont.) A. Proposed Amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Recommendation: Review, discuss and adopt a resolution with policy recommendations to City Council, in regards to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance, add a new use classification, public entertainment, relax the alcohol restrictions within the Arts & Entertainment District for certain uses, and allow interim land uses within Districts 1, 2 and 4 Contact: Michelle Hightower, City Planning Manager, Speakers: Natasha Clarke, Citizen Gomes & Schivley B. City Council s Recently Approved 297+ Fixes for Vallejo and plan to exit bankruptcy Recommendation: Review and discuss the recent progress Contact: City Manager s Office, ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Working on Commission Goals for this year, 2011 Recommendation: Review & discuss the recently adopted Commission Goals (Schools & Outreach, Economic Development, Youth Activities) then determine a plan to accomplish them this year. 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.

5 Meeting 12A Policy FROM: Michelle Hightower, City Planning Manager, SUBJECT: Proposed Amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: Review, discuss and adopt a resolution with policy recommendations to City Council in regards to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance, add a new use classification, public entertainment, relax the alcohol restrictions within the Arts & Entertainment District for certain uses, and allow interim land uses within Districts 1, 2 and 4 REASONS: To be presented at the Regular Meeting of the on March 28 FISCAL IMPACT: To be presented at the Regular Meeting of the on March 28 RESOLUTION NO. YC-12A WHEREAS, the Commission and the public reviewed the Proposed Amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance, as well ask questions and gave crucial feedback NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the makes the following policy recommendations to the City Council regarding the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance: 1. Implement a strict compliance plan & procedure to hold those with permits and licenses accountable, as well to prevent more downtown issues occurring like underage drinking and violence 2. Require use of security for any event, spectator sports or entertainment use, as well with alcohol being serve at these events, for current and active permits and new permits, in order to reduce nuisance, loitering, noise, along with protecting the safety of citizens, businesses, the neighborhoods and the city 3. Focus on youth and family friendly arts, activities and entertainment to achieve an Arts and Entertainment District Downtown, such as more youth and family friend art galleries, venues, activities, as well focus on other parts of the Downtown Specific Plan to help revitalize downtown, not just solely on alcohol uses. 4. Pursue attracting businesses such as boutiques, anchor stores, downtown grocery stores, more youth and family retail, skating rinks, youth activities and venues, 5. Additional Recommendation? 6. Additional Recommendation? Adopted by the at a regular meeting held on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT:

6 Meeting 12B Policy FROM: of the Commission, Vallejo School District, ext SUBJECT: Proposed Budget Options of Vallejo School District RECOMMENDATION: Review, discuss and adopt a resolution with policy recommendations to the Vallejo School District in regards to the Budget Options and impact on Vallejo Schools REASONS: To be presented at the Regular Meeting of the on March 28 See Budget Options FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined for the City of Vallejo ; $3.4 million - $6.7 million in possible cuts to Vallejo Schools. See Budget Options RESOLUTION NO. YC-12A WHEREAS, the Commission and the public reviewed the Budget Options proposed by the Vallejo School District and its impact on Vallejo School, as well ask questions and gave crucial feedback NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the makes the following policy recommendations to the Vallejo School District in regards to the Budget Options and impact on Vallejo Schools: Additional Recommendation? Adopted by the at a regular meeting held on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT:

7 Meeting 13A Other FROM: Stephanie Gomes, City Council Liaison, of the Commission, SUBJECT: Graffiti Wall RECOMMENDATION: Review, discuss and determine ideas and plans for a Graffiti Wall REASONS: To be presented at the Regular Meeting of the on March 28 FISCAL IMPACT: To be presented at the Regular Meeting of the on March 28 NOTES: Meeting 13B Other FROM: Sandra Vegas, Commission Advisor, Kristen Logan, Commission Advisor, SUBJECT: Work on Commission Goals for this year, 2011 RECOMMENDATION: Review and determine a plan to accomplish the Commission s focused goals for 2011: Education & Outreach, Economic Development, and Youth Activities REASONS: Commissioners requested that there would be a follow-up after the adoption of the Commission s Goals for this year, The Commission Advisors will be guiding and facilitating the Commission to determine a plan to accomplish them this year. FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined NOTES: