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technologies. There were several program related to community choice aggregation which were eliminated except for consideration of any programs needed. Some polices and programs were also recommended for inclusion the land use circulation and noise elements rather than in the energy element. Ms. Stern said Councilmember McGovern submitted questions and comments to staff and staff has recommended changes to text in Attachment 2 shown in blue for Council’s consideration. She identified some of the major themes of the draft element, which were outlined in the staff report and included moving toward a sustainable energy future, city leadership, reducing demand, increasing supply, financial impacts, reliable power, local control, alliances, design of energy facilities, saving transportation energy, and she discussed the review for work involving each theme. Mayor Hosterman invited public comment. Victor Bailey cited reductions in his PG&E bill, felt there were many green items we could do nothing about, felt transportation alternatives and electric cars should be reviewed, traffic circulation and NIMBY issues was part of energy consumption and supported a green city. Jon Harvey, said he was excited about the new energy element, referred to Attachment 2, page 10-4, Local Power Sources, second to the last sentence and felt it was theoretically correct, but said most PV systems installed were net metered systems and most likely no net increase of power going onto the grid. He referred to the last paragraph under Conservation Efforts tries to define what conservation is, which was awkwardly worded and he recommended deleting the first two sentences altogether. On page 10-7, Transportation Energy, second to the last sentence, “Reducing congestion and….” It should state “renewable fuels” and not “non-renewable fuels…” Regarding page 10-9, Policy 1, Program 1.5, change the second sentence to “Encourage low-wattage lighting where possible.” Regarding page 10-11, Policy 4, Program 4.1, he recommended simply keeping the first sentence and deleting what the Planning Commission added because it does not relate to passive solar. In fact, he said promoting living roofs was not practical in a more rural environment, and they also require water. Regarding page 10-12, Program 7.6; change the first sentence to read, “When building or designing a new home, encourage property owners to install…” He referred to page 10-14, Program 9.3 and Program 9.4; he felt the City could provide financial incentives or take away financial barriers for people to implement conservation measures so rather than word it in its current way, he suggested Program 9.3 be reworded to say, “Establish financial incentives (such as fee waivers) to encourage the development of low energy homes.” Program 9.4; he felt cogeneration did not belong and felt it did not have an application in homes, but it was more of an industrial item. He asked the first sentence to read, “Establish a category of “Energy Efficient Housing” and seek a watts per square foot number and a cap. Those two programs also belong under Policy 3 and not under fiscal impacts. Jack Hoving, thanked staff and Councilmember McGovern for their work and comments on the element, felt sometimes staff gets confused with the words, power and energy. He referred to page 10-18, Goal 2, Program 16; “Synchronized traffic lights and smooth traffic flow so that gas is not wasted accelerating and decelerating.” He objects to drive-in businesses in town which wastes energy. Mayor Hosterman closed public comment. City Council Minutes 12 June 5, 2007