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6, MATFERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION Item 6a Review Of Commitions and Committees (SR94: 15) Steven Bocian presented the staff report. It was moved by Ms. Mohr, and seconded by Ms. Scribner, to approve the handbook as presented. Mr. Pico pointed out that there was a typographical error on page 31; "Council" should be replaced with "Commissioners". Mr. Pico stated that the handbook did not address public policy to be followed by the Commissions and Boards with respect to having a period of time in the meetings for public comment. He felt that the Council, Commissions and Boards should try to maxim public input, not restrict it. Mr. Pico was also concerned with the lack of control that the City has over the Public Facilities Corporation. He requested that the discussion and resolution concerning the Public Facilities Corporation be removed from staffs recommendation this evening and placed on a separate agenda for further consideration. Mayor Tarver agreed with Mr. Pieo's concern regarding the Public Facilities Corporation. He also agreed that the handbook should also include that public input should be promoted and where "Meeting Open to the Public" should be placed on all of the agendas. Mayor Tarver requested that the Handbook be easily updated (perhaps in a three ring binder), include an organizational chart and incorporate all the Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, etc. There was discussion regarding updating the Handbook and what it should include. Mayor Tarver felt that the Environmental Review Committee should be disbanded not temporarily suspended because it had not been in operation for many years. He questioned whether it is serving a useful purpose. Ms. Dennis disagreed. She felt that the Committee could be used again perhaps with a different or redefined purpose. Ms. Mohr suggested suspending the Committee at this time. Later it could be discussed how the Committee could be refocused and, if necessary, reactivate it accordingly. 02/01/94 4