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Councilmember Sullivan suggested continuing the item, with direction that staff returns with suitable language. He said that this language provides assurances, whereas that offered by Councilmember Thorne provides none. Mayor Hosterman disagreed. She said she believed the community could have no doubt about the Council's assurances regarding the matter going forward. Councilmember Sullivan said he was not comfortable with the support of the motion. Councilmember McGovern reiterated her needs and said she could not support the motion. Mayor Hosterman said that this task force discussion is critical, but never intended to occur at this meeting, and that the motion contains suitable language to address the matter. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio voiced disappointment in the lack of Council support for a motion that has the same intent as the alternative posed by Councilmember Sullivan. She said it was not unreasonable to request that staff review the language, noted that she requested the same safeguards requested by Councilmember McGovern, and said there is an additional safeguard in the Council's authority to turn this down at the second reading. She stated that she fully intends to do so if the task force is not crafted to her satisfaction. Councilmember Sullivan said the proposal does not give him the assurances needed to move forward. Councilmember McGovern said that each Councilmember attempts to make the best decision possible and that while those decisions will not always agree, there is no need for disappointment. Motion: It was m/s by Thorne /Cook Kallio to approve the staff recommendation, with the additional recommendation that a task force and associated principles be established expediently and staff returns with policy options for safeguarding growth management. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook Kallio, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: Councilmembers McGovern, Sullivan Absent: None Councilmember McGovern requested that the following item be continued to the next meeting. Mr. Roush said that the Council could do so, but advised that the proposed ordinance is subject to same time constraints as the rezoning issue. He said he would prefer that the Council act on the matter this evening. Councilmember McGovern asked and Mr. Roush confirmed that the Council bylaws dictate, that for any meeting continuing past 11 p.m., there must be discussion on continuing the remaining items. She said she was tired and would prefer to continue the item. Mayor Hosterman said she was tired as well but was more concerned with allowing enough time for the first and second reading of this ordinance. City Council Minutes Page 22 of 25 October 20, 2009