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Councilmember Sullivan requested and staff agreed to the addition of language referencing the Development Standards and Design Guidelines and the General Plan. Councilmember McGovern said she made it very clear during the settlement agreement process that she would never support 100% affordable multifamily housing, which calls its residents out as needy of that support. As proposed, this Housing Element goes much further than the settlement agreement with regard to development by right and prohibits the City from discriminating against 100% affordable multifamily projects. She said the state has gone too far in holding the City hostage with the Housing Element and estimated that if put to a vote of the people, this Housing Element might not pass. Mayor Hosterman acknowledged her point and said she appreciated her comments; however, the goal is to provide both the state and community with a certain level of certainty while still maintaining as much local control as possible. She said she believed this does just that, particularly with the language added by Councilmember Sullivan, and that she could support the staff recommendation. Councilmember Thorne asked if the additional language could affect HCD's position. Mr. Fialho could not say but believed it preferable to add rather than delete language. Councilmember Cook-Kallio thought Councilmember McGovern might be right regarding a public vote but thought they might vote differently if they were to consider what not having a state certified Housing Element has cost the City over the last decade. She felt the protection offered by state certification, as well as its appeal to businesses looking to move into Pleasanton, made this something the City absolutely had to do. She moved approval of the staff recommendation, as amended by Councilmember Sullivan. Councilmember Thorne offered to second the motion. Mayor Hosterman requested the honor of making the motion. Councilmember Cook-Kallio withdrew her motion. Councilmember Sullivan said he agreed with much of Councilmember McGovern's comments. He said the state has clearly gone beyond the settlement agreement with some of the language requested. Councilmember McGovern said she is proud that this Council took a stand to defend its housing cap, which came about by a vote of the people, and the sustainability of this community. She said she could not support the motion. MOTION: It was M/s by Hosterman/Cook-Kallio to approve the staff recommendation, as amended. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: Councilmember McGovern Absent: None 13. Consider amendment to the Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 17.36 Growth Management Program Mr. Bocian presented the staff report, stating that Council appointed a subcommittee, comprised of Councilmembers McGovern and Thorne, to review the City's existing Growth Management Ordinance. In March 2012, the subcommittee presented a report to the Council regarding an overall framework for amending the ordinance. While it is anticipated that a broader discussion regarding major revision to City Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 October 16, 2012