CCMIN060507 - Laserfiche WebLink

in writing local congressional delegation requesting support for H.R. 2233 but separating C from the motion. Ayes: Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None MOTION: It was m/s by Sullivan/Hosterman that the Council form a task force or refer the matter to the Human Services Commission and ask for their input on who should be on that task force to study community needs for medical marijuana and whether or not it is being met. DISCUSSION: Councilmember Cook-Kallio agreed a lot of information was brought forward, but felt that we may not get the answer with this, but she still would like to do this as it provides people a safe way to provide the information without coming in front of the Council. Councilmember McGovern agreed there was always more information on issues, but at some point as an elected official, information must be taken, seek more information and then make a decision. She felt the Council prolongs things and the public has recourse. She would like to make the decision of federal law and move on, and she could not support the motion, and Councilmember Thorne echoed her comments. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook-Kallio, Sullivan Mayor Hosterman Noes: McGovern and Thorne Absent: None 23. Reviewed and provided comments concerning the Draft Energy Element of the General Plan Principal Planner Janice Stern presented the draft energy element of the general plan, said the element was completed in 2005, and Scott Baker, Assistant Director of Public Works Operations and John Deacon, Energy consultant with HDR BVA in San Francisco and previously worked with the Pleasanton Energy committee as a technical advisor were available to answer questions. She gave a background of the committee’s role, membership, objective to move the city towards a more sustainable energy future and improve environmental quality. She noted the element was an optional element to the general plan and the City adopted the residential green building ordinance, completed an energy efficient model for the fire station, which are consistent with the element policies. The element went under extensive review and amendment, the committee supported the goals, had some concerns that some of the non-mandatory aspects could add project review time, several entities reviewed it, the Chamber agreed with it and supported a cooperative rather than mandatory approach to many of the programs, recommended the Go Green Initiatives be included in the plan, and expressed school busing would be unlikely but saw the need to reduce car trips to school. The Planning Commission reviewed the plan comprehensively, they did some rewriting of the introduction and eliminated a proposal to establish an energy manager in the City and wanted it left to the city manager. They proposed guidelines and incentives and replaced some of those programs that had regulatory aspects, and eliminated references and naming specific City Council Minutes 11 June 5, 2007