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units are feasible for the site, and that the participation of Pleasanton Gardens is critical to the project's success. On behalf of the Council, Vice -Mayor Cook- Kallio thanked the task force members for their hard work. Councilmember Sullivan asked why joint redevelopment of both sites was not pursued further, noting that there is potential for 150 units at a much lower density. Mr. Bocian stated that 174 units were considered with that design but that it posed several concerns. He said the task force was most concerned that bifurcating the site would not support the goals of a senior community. There were additional concerns about that level of density at Pleasanton Gardens and it was decided that Kottinger Place should be developed first. Dolores Bengston said that once you construct 2 sites you have 2 communities, 2 gardens, and 2 community rooms. She said that one of the goals of this project is to affect efficiencies and certain consolidations and that she was personally swayed by the fact that consolidating could perhaps provide some additional amenities. Councilmember Sullivan referred to the MOU which would transfer the Pleasanton Gardens site to the City and asked if it is expected that the proceeds from selling that parcel will financially contribute to that project. Mr. Bocian said there is potential to sell that site for cash proceeds. Ms. Dennis said there are many things the City could chose to do with the site, among them to maintain it as is. She said that while it may not be the best financial move, it would certainly preserve the cottage type atmosphere Councilmember McGovern is concerned about. She suggested that the site could also be sold with entitlements for regular residential development. Councilmember Sullivan said that needs to be identified through policy before moving forward. Mr. Bocian concurred but said that it will depend in part on what the actual financing gap is, as well as what the community wants and can accept at that site. Councilmember Sullivan shared concerns over "McMansions" appearing in the older residential neighborhood if the site were sold. He said that some policy guidelines must be established and asked if developing 150 units across both sites would meet Pleasanton Garden's requirements. Bruce Fiedler, Pleasanton Gardens Administrator, said that the logistical issue of splitting the communities in two is a very real problem. He said that in the 25 years he has worked at Pleasanton Gardens, he has invited Kottinger Place residents to any number of events and always received a very paltry response. He said that breaking up the design will result in two separate communities, require many things to be doubled, and create significant operation problems. Councilmember Sullivan asked if the Board would withdraw its offer should the Council opt to build 150 units across the 2 sites. Mr. Fiedler declined to speak for the board but said that it would be an operationally poor choice. Mr. Bocian explained that Mr. Fiedler is a staff member to the Board and that the issue is more appropriate for the board itself. Councilmember Sullivan said he would like it explored. A task force member said she was involved with the original development of Kottinger Place and witnessed the decline of its relationship with Pleasanton Gardens. She said that despite Pleasanton Gardens being an HUD project, Kottinger Place was viewed as public housing and City Council Minutes Page 8 of 16 December 1, 2009