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Ms. Stern started that the low-income housing fee is not paid for affordable units, but she is not certain about projects that incorporate affordable housing units. She added that she believes market-rate developers pay into this fund but that they do not pay the same rate as that for single-family homes. inquired if the 15-percent affordable housing units satisfy the low-income housing fee. Ms. Stern replied that she is not certain but that it may be the case. Mr. Dolan stated that he could not provide a more detailed answer and thinks there are several components of it. He noted that the Low-Income Housing Fund this is not handled through the Community Development Department, and, therefore, he did not have a working knowledge of it. He indicated that staff will look into the matter and explain it to the Commission at some point. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED There were no public speakers. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Pentin stated that he is always concerned when a lot of programs are added when there are already a lot of programs. He noted; however, that he has not sat through and vetted all of this to see if there is anything that was missed, and, therefore, he is assuming this is what is needed, and he did not see anything that raised a flag. inquired whether most of the new programs were to satisfy the litigation. Ms. Stern replied that several of the last programs presented were to satisfy the . where the City can use some of its funds. Ms. Stern said yes. Commissioner Olson indicated that he agreed with Com Commissioner Pearce stated that she especially likes the programs addressing aging in place, which is an important element the City has not dealt with yet but would be more appropriate as time goes on. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, April 27, 2011 Page 39 of 40