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BACKGROUND In November 4, 2003, in response to an interest expressed by a group of residents, the Council authorized staff to begin studying the potential for the replacement, expansion and /or renovation of Kottinger Place, and Pleasanton Gardens which is a privately owned 40 -unit affordable senior development located at 251 Kottinger Drive. To assist with this project, in February 2004, the Council approved the formation of a ten member Kottinger Place Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force's membership includes 5 at- large members, 2 members from the Housing Commission, 2 members from the Board at Pleasanton Gardens and 1 member from the City Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission). In an effort to assure continued participation in future planning, it is recommended that two tenants, one from Kottinger Place and one from Pleasanton Gardens, be added to the Task Force for the remainder of the planning process. It is also recommended that the at -large vacancy be filled with a resident from the Kottinger Drive neighborhood. Currently, Craig Ristow serves as an at -large member from the neighborhood and if the Council acts on this recommendation, there would be two neighborhood representatives assigned to this effort. A Task Force roster is included as Attachment 1. If the Council approves the amendment to the Task Force membership, it will be comprised of the following: SUMMARY OF KOTTINGER TASK FORCE Members Current Recommended At large membership 5* 5 Housing Commission 2 2 Parks and Recreation Commission 1 1 Pleasanton Gardens Board 2 2 Tenant from Kottinger Place 0 1 Tenant From Pleasanton Gardens 0 1 Total 10 12 *Currently one at -large vacancy which staff recommends be filled with a resident from the Kottinger Drive neighborhood. In addition to the above, staff recommends the City Council consider appointing a councilmember to participate on the Task Force. As the Council may recall, inclusion of a councilmember has occurred with previous housing task forces. As an example, Former Mayor Ben Tarver served on the Affordable Housing Task Force which led to the development of the Promenade Apartment development. On the other hand, no councilmembers were members of the Assisted Living Task Force. In general, the primary benefit of including a councilmember is the unique insights he /she brings which can assist in assuring a comprehensive of review of all pertinent matters that may be of concern for the entire City Council at key decision points. Page 2 of 3