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/" Ms. Eisenwinter noted that the difference between a task force and a committee had come up within the group, and added that they did overlap. A task force is usually limited to addressing one item, while a committee looked at several items, and is an ongoing group. Commissioner Sedlak believed that the Draft Energy Plan was well-balanced, and agreed with its goal of guidance, not ordinance. Chairperson Maas believed that this was a great start, and she appreciated the positive approach that the group and staff took. She commended both groups for an excellent job. She believed that the information contained within the Energy Plan could be incorporated with schools and science fairs to promote energy conservation with young people. She suggested City sponsorship of a prize to promote the involvement of students. Matt Sullivan appreciated the comments made by the Economic Vitality Committee. He believed that the Draft Energy Plan should be implemented separately from the Generator Siting Plan. The Draft Energy Plan is a policy document, of which the Generator Siting Plan is a part. Commissioner Sullivan moved to support the staff recommendation, with the modification based on the NRDC letter, which changes the reference on page 7, 6.e., to "environmentally responsible distributed power generation," and to include the following language: "Meeting the goals of the California Air Resources Board new regulations for distributed generation technologies effective in 2007." ,.-. Commissioner Sullivan wished to amend his previous motion to the modification based on the NRDC letter, which changes the reference on page 7, 6.e., to "environmentally responsible distributed power generation," and replaces the text "due to conscious conservation efforts..." with the NRDC's suggestion of, "The conservation efforts over the past year reduced Pleasanton residents' and bnsiness energy bills without compromising quality oflife or critical business operations. In fact, many ofthese efforts have improved quality of life and increased business profitability for customers who installed energy efficient technologies that provide improved service while simultaneously lowering their energy bills." Commissioner Sedlak noted that he could not support that substitute language because it was so long that it could leave room for misinterpretation. Commissioner Sullivan noted that it was not part of the resolution, but changed the wording in the recommendation. Commissioner Roberts noted that it rephrased the existing language in a clearer marmer. Chairperson Maas noted that the motion could include the text as a suggested replacement. Commissioner Sullivan agreed with that suggestion. - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2002 Page 13