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and decide whether or not to extend it or do something different. Its make-up should include professionals in the environmental management arena and this group should be chartered to provide the Council with an environmental management plan that is based on a thorough environmental management system analysis. This analysis looks at all facilities and activities we engage in and it decides what kind of an impact they have on the environment and then determines priorities. He said the process also helps prevent "environmental smorgasborg-ing". Councilmember Sullivan thinks more information is needed on details and have some additional discussion, but he could make a motion. Councilmember McGovern voiced concern on making a good decision this late at night after what the Council went through, and there are many issues surrounding the subject. City Manager Fialho said staff will come back with a resolution that identified the committee's or commission's focus, charter and timeline, the idea of developing a work plan that can be reflected in the resolution, the need for no overlap with other city commissions, and he confirmed with the majority of the Council that the committee or commission structure brought back is similar to those already in place in the City, one that does not get in the way or cause a significant amount of work for additional staff, and one that has in it to create a work plan based on the City's existing policies. Motion: It was m/s by Hosterman/Sullivan to direct staff to move forward with providing a resolution with language supporting what the Council has set out and in anticipation of formulating either a committee or a commission on sustainability consisting of between 5-10 people, establish a specific focus, charter and timeline, require them to develop a work plan, talk about measurable performance and outcome in terms of roles and responsibilities, there will be a two-year re-visit, we will ensure there is no overlap between commissions, and that no other responsibilities will be taken away from other commissions. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None COUNCIL REPORTS: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL -None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:18 p.m. Res ecttully ubmitted, K ren Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes 19 July 15, 2008