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Commissioner Arkin stated that he does not want any outside agency or organization telling the ,-- City what it has to do with regard to housing. He further stated that he is concerned about outside macro agencies trying to tell the City what to do. Commissioner Roberts stated that she doesn't feel some of the areas are appropriate for the City of Pleasanton, noting that the comment regarding analyzing ethnicity and the number of people and gender as a means to stimulate civic engagement would be terrible for this community. Chairperson Sullivan commented that he was frustrated that there are no concrete ways to implement the items in the document. He further commented that he does not look at it as a mandate, but rather as way of getting some ideas out and having communities talk about them. Commissioner Harvey stated that he thinks the document is useful as a framework for having discussion about sustainability issues. He further stated that he was frustrated at first because it did not have any teeth, but he thinks that it is the basis for discussion. Commissioner Maas asked if a letter could be prepared stating that, in general, the Planning Commission agrees with the commitment to action. Commissioner Arkin noted that he is concerned that the City's support for this document could be used in a negative way, in that if all communities show support it could be used in Sacramento to gain support for ABAG. He stated that he does not want Pleasanton's support to be used as a weapon against the City. ,--. Commissioner Maas asked if staff could draft a letter with general comments and bring it back to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Roberts noted that she feels that is a good idea, and suggested that the Commission review the document and provide comments on each item. Commissioner Harvey questioned whether the Planning Commission wants to ask the City Council to take a position on the draft compact. Chairperson Sullivan advised that he had requested that the City prepare some type of sustainability plan and this was not included in the Council priorities. He noted that he sees this as a way to participate in the process. Commissioner Roberts stated that the City Council could comment on the letter. Ms. Seto advised that the Planning Commission could send a letter representing the views of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Maas stated that she would not feel comfortable asking the City Council to support the draft compact. She further stated that she would like to send a letter of general support for the process to create dialogue. Commissioner Harvey stated that his comments are technical in nature, and he does not have any fundamental issues with the concept. Commissioner Roberts noted that each Commissioner also has the opportunity to provide comments individually. Commissioner Harvey proposed that the letter include support that measurement indicators have been included. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he feels that the fact indicators have been included is good, however he does not feel that these are the right indicators. ,--. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 12, 2001 Page 6