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r-- Ms. Nerland confirmed that opinion, as stated on page 36 of the Commissioner Handbook and added that an item may be continued in such a way only once. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Maas, Assistant City Attorney Lynn Tracy Nerland advised that a City Commission could make a motion advising that they endorsed a measure. There was some question whether that could be appealed to the City Council. She added that it was not common for a Commission to take such a position, and that City Council generally made policy statements for the City. She did not know of anything that would prevent a Commission from doing so, although they had no way to bind the City to such a position. Commissioner Arkin inquired whether it was appropriate for members of the Housing Commission to form a political action committee against a political initiative, and whether a majority of the Commission on that PAC was proper with respect to the Brown Act. Ms. Nerland noted that the Brown Act examined whether City Council or Commission members were reaching decisions outside of an open forum. She did not believe that the outside association was the issue, but it was important to determine whether they were coming to the dais with open minds. She believed that was a difficult issue that should be discussed further with the City Attorney. ,-. 10. REFERRALS There were none. 11. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S INFORMATION There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Maas thanked the Commissioners for their support and thoughtful consideration during the past year. Chairperson Maas adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 9: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, JERRY ISERSON Secretary r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 25, 2002' Page 17