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Commissioner Blank supported Commissioner Arkin's comments and added that it was difficult to comment further without understanding the definition of sustainability. Commissioner Roberts noted that there were many different definitions of sustainability and believed that the current definition was wishy-washy. Commissioner Arkin suggested that a workshop be held with the City Council and other Committee members to discuss the policies. He did not want to commit the City to creating a department that would cost money. Commissioner Roberts expressed concern about Policy 1 and did not believe that it could be said to future Councils that the energy future will remain a City priority; she noted that each Council sets its own priorities. Commissioner Fox had an issue with the wording "to establish an Energy Manager position at the City of Pleasanton" and did not believe that staffing recommendations should be included in a General Plan. She preferred that it be reworded to say: "Establish guidelines to increase renewable energy use, energy conservation efforts, and energy self-sufficiency efforts in the City" and strike the language about an Energy Manager position. Commissioner Blank noted that it could be worded to "consider the establishment of..." Commissioner Roberts noted that a planner could be assigned to cover that work. Commissioner Fox noted that there were no positions in the City to oversee air quality, noise, or every other element of the General Plan. She believed it would be up to the City Council and the City Manager to determine how that should be addressed rather than the requirement being placed in the General Plan. There was general consensus with Commissioner Fox's comment. On Policy 2.5, Commissioner Blank requested that the word "consider" be dropped. He believed the City should be developing educational programs. Commissioner Roberts did not like the regulations included in Policy 3. Commissioner Fox believed that guidelines would be preferable to regulations. She would like to combine Program 3.4 and 3.5 and not have a required resale retrofit. Instead, language could be included to "develop educational materials to assist property owners in implementing energy-efficient upgrades." Commissioner Roberts noted that the real estate community had not had a chance to weigh in on this language; she believed they would have objections to the language. Commissioner Blank believed that the requirements for resale would be problematic and suggested considering certain measures for new construction or reproofing. He did not believe a 40-year-old home should be re-roofed prior to sale. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, May 25, 2005 Page 3 of 6