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Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio said she heard clear statements in favor of a policy statement surrounding Pleasanton Gardens and statements clearly opposed to market rate housing at the site. She said she would personally like to see that policy address the board's mission in terms of using that site for affordable senior services. Mr. Fialho confirmed and noted that if staff cannot prepare the recommendations before the next Council meeting, they item would return in January 2010. Councilmember McGovern recalled that HUD Home funding was discussed when she served on the Tri- Valley Affordable Housing Committee and asked if it has been considered for this project. Mr. Fialho said the approach would be similar to that used with the Parkview assisted living facility. He explained that the non profit developer selected for that project presented the preliminary plans as well as a range of financing options that relied on various funding opportunities. Councilmember Sullivan said Councilmember McGovern made a point that the Council may not choose to move forward with any project at all. He requested that staff return with a preliminary cost benefit analysis on rehabilitation versus redevelopment for both sites. Ms. Dennis said she was delighted to hear a Council consensus regarding future affordability uses for the Pleasanton Gardens site. She cautioned that the neighborhood residents have already expressed concerns regarding future plans and density for the site. She recommended a preliminary neighborhood discussion to get a sense of their feelings as well as a cost benefit analysis for any potential uses. She suggested that market rate housing could actually be supported by the neighborhood in some cases while still supporting the City's efforts on other sites. The financing of affordable housing may require a density that cannot be supported, stated that the Board was very concerned over the reactive feedback from some neighbors relative to what would happen with the site, and urged the Council to consider a broad range of options. Councilmember Sullivan said nothing is decided and that would certainly be part of the discussion. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio said staff seemed clear on the Council's requests. She extended her thanks, on behalf of the entire Council, to the task force members for their hard work and sensitivity in terms of what they chose or chose not to put before the Council. The item was continued to either December 15, 200 or a January 2010 Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m., with a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Respectfully submitted, Karen Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 16 of 16 December 1, 2009