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Examples of this approach include the Kottinger Task Force, the Downtown Hospitality Guidelines Task Force, East Pleasanton Task Force and the Historic Preservation Task Force. Advantages — This option allows the City Council to establish specific outcomes that it wants related to peace based services and to develop a limited term vehicle for incorporating community support for meeting its goals. Due to the staff support, the Council would have some assurance that its intent is carried out. Also, the Council could decide on changing the committee's status to a City standing committee or commission at some time in the future. Because the Task Force will be City Council directed and likely include Council representation, there would be less opportunity for generating controversial positions that may be divisive in the community. Disadvantages — May require a more narrow focus than anticipated by Mr. Norman or City Council members as it focuses on obtaining specific deliverables avid/or outcomes. Financial Impact — The actual financial impact would be related to the outcomes identified by the City Council. More tangible items such as development of public awareness material would most likely require specialized consultant services. A more specific financial impact could be developed after the Council identifies its goals. Option 3 — Facilitate a Community Roundtable Discussion on Peace Related Issues. Summary - With this option, the City would convene an open forum for residents and organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Way, the Chamber of Commerce, PUSD, Pleasantonians for Peace, etc., for the purpose of having an open discussion on peace and non-violence related topics. The City would provide meeting space, public advertisement, and some administrative support. The roundtable could meet regularly, such as every quarter, or on a more ad hoc basis depending on demand and participant request. Unlike Options 1 and 2, this event would not be City directed or function to meet any specific goals or outcomes identified by the City Council. Rather, the City's role would be to facilitate discussion and open dialogue. The exact term of the roundtable would be based on interest and demand. The forum would not be advisory to the City Council but would have the opportunity to make requests of the Council related to funding or support of a specific effort. Advantages — The primary advantage of this option is that it establishes a spring board for facilitating a peace related discussion that may result in a more organic vision or activities that have the support of the community. Due to the open nature of this approach, the discussions would be topical and based on the interest of those attending. Finally, the forum would set its agenda and be free to pursue it without direct City influence. Disadvantages — Due to the fact that the forum is removed from City defined duties or deliverables, it may not result in programs or products that directly support City services or efforts. As such, long term the City may be hard pressed to justify its continued Page 4 of 6