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He would like Council to discuss the concept of indicators, which are measurements of the kind of goals and measurements set out and if they are being achieved over time. He believed the concept of indicators should be woven into the Vision Statement as the General Plan process unfolds. Mr. Brozosky pointed out that Version One includes a statement that indicates as the City approaches build-out in the next few years, it will strive to maintain these desirable qualities by preserving our natural resources, our air quality, and our community's environmental sensitivity. He asked Mr. Sullivan if he was looking for more than this statement? Mr. Sullivan said yes. From a sustainability standpoint concept, he would like the Vision Statement to include the idea of meeting current needs without compromising future generation's needs and the three elements of sustainability, which are: economic, environmental and social equity, which goes beyond preserving natural resources. Mr. Brozosky took exception to the wording "meeting the current needs without compromising future generation's needs," as it is hard to measure. A better way of wording this would be "meeting the needs of the current generation while recognizing the impacts of future generations." He was unsure of how to not compromise the ability of the future when the future is unknown. Mayor Hosterman believed Council ought to be framing its vision and if its vision is to not seriously impact future generations in this community, it is important to state it. Mr. Fialho noted that the draft Vision Statement as amended by Ms. McGovern added some features that were consistent with Version One and Version Three. He noted that one critical piece is missing, which is the sustainability issue. Council needs to consider whether it wants to add some sustainable language into the amended Version One or Version Three. He referenced bullet point three of the Principles of Version Three as a point of discussion regarding sustainability community principles. Mr. Brozosky understood the reason for including Sustainable Community Principles in the Vision Statement but wanted to try and find a better way of wording this statement. Mr. Sullivan noted that the Sustainabiiity Community Principles statement was defined by the United Nations. He noted that this statement is a commonly accepted definition of sustainability and the language should be included in the Vision Statement. If Council is talking about a goal and vision for the community, he was in favor of trying to figure out how to meet the community's needs without compromising future generations. This comes back to indicators because the City can set out benchmarks and over time, find out if it is successful or change what is being done. He preferred the statement in Version Two of the draft principles that states: "the City is committed to sustainable community principles and will meet the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Ms. McGovern noted that she had discussion with community members who were concerned that this one phrase could stop all growth in Pleasanton, whether it is retail, business or housing. She asked if a list of the Sustainable Community Principles was available. Mr. Sullivan said there are many lists available of Sustainable Community Principles. He provided a sample of the Marin Countywide Plan 2001 Interim Guiding Principles, which he believed was an adequate example of a sustainable community. Pleasanton City Council 9 06/21/05 Minutes