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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 13, 2015 Page 15 since people respond to visuals, she suggested using graphics to clearly identify the whole continuum and current status, such as is done in Planning Commission land use situations as part of the front page of each staff report, providing a clear picture of expectations. Mayor Roe concurred, noting that not only identified where the process or project was at in the spectrum, but also created a promise to participants and a timeline for decision-making. Public Comment Gary Grefenberg, CEC Commissioner Having worked on community engagement for over ten years, originally emanat- ing from his service on an Imagine Roseville 2025 Task Force, Mr. Grefenberg expressed his appreciation for this information and the direction being taken by the City at this point. Speaking on behalf of the CEC, Mr. Grefenberg opined that the CEC would like to actively partner with the City Council and staff. Mr. Gre- fenberg noted his belief in the City's current staff and their commitment, but opined that commitment needed to be emulated and reflected in some of the de- partments and long-term staff. Mr. Grefenberg opined that, when this information was initially provided by Mayor Roe and Councilmember Laliberte to the CEC, he had been overwhelmed. Based on his initial response, Mr. Grefenberg opined that it could not be a total initiative of the CEC, but should receive devoted atten- tion by staff and a buy-in at staff's higher echelons in addressing it as a challenge. Mr. Grefenberg further suggested the City Council's commitment of financial re- sources, whether through a consultant or other tool, or by allowing an intern to work with the CEC and staff liaison above and beyond a commitment of financial resources. Mr. Grefenberg thanked the City Council for reaching this real, au- thentic effort for engagement, and publically acknowledged it as a direct result of the leadership of City Manager Trudgeon and this City Council. Mr. Grefenberg reiterated that the CEC could not be the leader, but was eager to serve as a junior partner to these community engagement efforts. Theresa Gardella, CEC Commissioner Ms. Gardella recognized references by Councilmember Laliberte to her work for the CEC on definitions and distinctions, prefacing that on why it was important for the community in looking at values and principles, whether for civic participa- tion or community engagement and measuring whatever goals the City Council decides upon. Ms. Gardella noted the need to be accountable, or have assessment tools in place moving forward; opining it was of value to the CEC's work and the City as well. Ms. Gardella echoed the partnership comments of Mr. Grefenberg, noting the CEC could only go so far. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Ms. Gardella provided her defini- tions as referenced. • Community Engagement: A broader term including lots of different strategies, including civic engagement or participation rooted in relationships to provide