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Chairperson Probed closed the meeting for Public Comment at 8:15 p.m. Commissioner Butler asked Mr. Weir where he thought the neighborhood would stand if additional units were to be added to this project. Mr. Weir felt that members of the Task Force could better answer these questions. Commissioner Casey discussed the Task Force process and the different layouts that had been presented by MidPen. He also discussed constraints that were put on the design and the priority for retaining the character of Kottinger Place. Commissioner Casey noted that the members of the Task Force extensively reviewed costs and believe they have come up with something that is well balanced. He commended MidPen for obtaining neighborhood feedback and thanked Pleasanton Gardens for offering its property and the synergy it provides for bringing both components together. Commissioner Casey felt that Option 2 is the right option. Mr. Bocian was asked by Commissioner Casey about the transition between Barcelon and MidPen. He advised that this would likely take place around the time the new units were being occupied. Mr. Bocian indicated that the Commission would also need to consider authorizing staff to negotiate an agreement with MidPen. Commissioner Casey questioned whether Task II items would be brought before the Housing Commission for review and if there would be a continuation of the current Task Force. Commissioner Welsh asked about the intention of the land lease and keeping the units as low- income. Commissioner Mermelstein had questions about hard costs for the project and federal Section 3 requirements. Mr. Erickson indicated that MidPen would have to develop a plan to meet federal Section 3 requirements which require that local jurisdictions using federal funds make an attempt to hire local public housing and low income residents. Commissioner Butler had questions about the relocation of current residents. Mr. Bocian advised that this had been a significant issue for the Task Force and the plan is to phase construction to try and retain tenants at one of the locations to minimize the need for relocation. He indicated that MidPen has relocation specialists they will use for this phase, but he was unsure at this time whether any residents would need to be moved off-site temporarily. Chairperson Probed felt that bringing MidPen in was a win-win situation, and having Pleasanton Gardens join in was also a great step. He felt that the components of Option 2 reached all the desires of the Task Force. In reference to Mr. Weir's concerns about costs, he felt that comparing single-family housing and affordable housing was confusing. Chairperson Probed felt that seniors would benefit from development of this project. A motion was made by Chairperson Probed, seconded by Commissioner Butler, recommending that the City Council select Development Option 2 for the Kottinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens development project and proceed with Task II of the Exclusive Negotiation Rights Agreement (ENRA) with MidPen Housing. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Butler, Casey, Mermelstein, Welsh and Chairperson Probed. NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lopez ABSTAIN: None Page - 5 -