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Mr. Fialho explained that as part of this Housing Element process, the City rezoned land to <br /> accommodate about 2,000 units but that it is very unlikely, in this market, those units will be built by <br /> 2014. He thought it likely that some of the zoning accomplished in this period could be applied to the <br /> next based on the available inventory of land zoned to accommodate 30 units per acre. <br /> Mr. F. felt it would be fair to estimate that he could then expect 3,000 units to be built in this area. He <br /> said it is well known that a lot of Section 8 and low-income housing would be a part of these projects <br /> and asked where the additional funds for infrastructure and schools would come from. <br /> Councilmember Cook-Kallio explained that the only action being taken is to rezone the land. Even if a <br /> project never comes forward, the City has fulfilled its obligation. She felt the misconceptions of it having <br /> to be Section 8 housing were likely part of a longer discussion than would be appropriate here. <br /> Mr. Dolan said that while there could be some Section 8 development, the statement that it would be <br /> filled with it is likely inaccurate. <br /> Mr. Fialho explained that development pays for itself. With specific regard to schools, there are two <br /> ways that fees are generated. The first is through Development Impact Fees, which requires that every <br /> unit constructed pay its fair share. The second is through the assessment of property taxes, a portion of <br /> which goes back to the Pleasanton Unified School District. Mr. Fialho offered to sit down with Mr. F. <br /> and explain how RHNA and recent information coming out of MTC and ABAG relate to this <br /> development as well as future development in Pleasanton. <br /> Mike Harris said he too was under the impression that these rezonings were to satisfy 2014-2022 <br /> RHNA obligations. He requested confirmation that the Council has not challenged the 2014-2022 <br /> numbers. <br /> Mr. Fialho reminded him that they are still in draft form and under review by ABAG. <br /> Mr. Harris noted that the City has only until September 18"' to challenge those numbers and negotiate <br /> with ABAG. <br /> Mr. Dolan said staff has sent in correspondence but has not been terribly outraged by the draft <br /> numbers. On an annual basis, the draft numbers are significantly less than what has been issued in the <br /> past and staff has not asked the Council to bring formal challenge. <br /> Mr. Harris said it is unfortunate that he had no prior indication that these rezonings were meant to <br /> address a previous planning period. <br /> Mr. Fialho said this has a long history with the City and outlined the legal process and resulting <br /> settlement agreement for Mr. Harris' benefit. <br /> Mr. Harris asked if the City plans to challenge the outcome of the lawsuits. <br /> Vice-Mayor Thorne said no and offered to meet with Mr. Harris to bring him up to speed. <br /> Councilmember Sullivan said it might help Mr. Harris to know that the City has been dealing with this in <br /> a public setting since 2005. <br /> David Miller said that the days of Pleasanton citizens having a say in the planning of this community are <br /> long gone. Pleasanton is under attack and being assimilated into the regional collective known as <br /> OneBayArea. He said that tonight is only the beginning of high density housing being forced down the <br /> throats of an unwilling public. He said that he plans to ask those running for local office this November if <br /> City Council Minutes Page 14 of 19 August 21, 2012 <br />