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5. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS 5.01: Revisit the Question to be Asked as Part of the Citizen Engagement Process for the Environmental Protection/Resource Management Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He noted before staff moves forward with the public engagement process regarding the Comprehensive Plan, they wanted to have a conversation with the Board to proceed with the question that had been developed. Specifically, the question of "What value do natural resources and environmental sustainability add to your neighborhood?" has been discussed previously, and he said he is seeking further discussion on it. He pointed out there will be further opportunities to solicit feedback such as at the Draw Concert series, and upcoming Happy Days. The question will also be brought before the City Council before adoption. Board Member Bentz commented the question sounded good. Board Member Valentine stated it had come to his attention in the last year that the word "sustainability" had become a bad word. He asked if that word could be removed because it can be a distraction for some people. Board Member Lewis mentioned he also does not approve of the word "sustainability". He added the word "environmental" can stay if needed. He suggested the question read "What value do natural resources add to your neighborhood?" Chairperson Stodola stated he approves of the word "sustainability" and did not think it posed a problem. Board Member Lewis clarified he did not think it was a very clear word. Chairperson Stodola said he liked Board Member Lewis' suggested question because it is clearer. He suggested replacing the world "neighborhood" with "community". He said he thinks the word "community" invites people to think more broadly. Consensus was reached to use the word "neighborhood" in place of "community". City Planner Anderson offered to eliminate the word "sustainability". He explained he added it in to address one of the discussion items from May to incorporate `environment' into the question. He said people may or may not see it as negative. He concluded the word may come up in workshop discussions and as part of the public process. Council Member Bentz asked if it is a mandate of a Comprehensive Plan to address sustainability. City Planner Anderson responded it should be acknowledged and incorporated into a Comp Plan. He said it is not a required element of the Comp Plan. Board Member Covart commented using the word "sustainability" may make people feel it is something they can do something about. She suggested using the word "renewable". She said that may bring in the idea of active participation. Environmental Policy Board / August 17, 2015 Page 2 of 11