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Chair Narum then called for a five-minute break at 9:30 p.m., and thereafter reconvened the regular Planning Commission meeting. The Commission then proceeded with the consideration of the Housing Element Update Goals, Policies, and Programs. Ms. Stern stated that staff determined that, in general, the Goals, Policies, and Programs in the 2003 Housing Element meet the requirements for of the Housing Element. She noted, however, that staff is recommending a few changes, which were presented to the Housing Element Task Force and regarding which the Task Force is now seeking the C These changes include: Program 12.5 Add a , Condominium Conversion Ordinance: Staff began work on this a few years ago when there was an interest in condominium conversions; and work on the project stopped when interest dropped. It is now being included in the work program, especially since changes need to be made to minimize the impact and displacement of low-income tenants when existing low-income units are converted to condominiums. Program 20.2 Add a new , Public Information: Coordinate public information with surrounding communities to minimize the effort required to identify affordable housing opportunities and programs in the region. The Housing Specialist who has worked on these programs finds that there are a lot of similar needs and approaches on how to solve these needs as Dublin, San Ramon and Livermore have done. One idea that was developed from this is a Housing Opportunities Center in which the City funded a place where people could come to learn about how they can get their work on their credit to qualify for mortgages so they can buy their first house. This has been a successful collaboration at the Tri-Valley level. Program 21.2 Add a new , Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance: Determine the feasibility and benefits of potentially increasing the affordability requirements for multi-family developments of more than 15 units; making it consistent with some of the goals in the Housing Element and other City affordable programs which look at percentages of affordability higher than the 15 percent; and identifying incentives for new development including three-bedroom units for large families. This will be addressed again with respect to the discussion on resolving issues resulting from the Settlement Agreement Program 34.7 Add a new , Growth Management Ordinance: Reflect current housing and infrastructure conditions and current housing needs. Staff wants to ensure that the Ordinance meters out growth in a logical and rational way in order to deal with many of the impacts of growth while also making sure it PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, April 27, 2011 Page 35 of 40