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Gardens' generous contribution of land and resources and shared her appreciation over the number of units being made available and the adjustments made to help address the concerns of the community. Councilmember Narum said she supported the project wholeheartedly. She complimented Ms. Moffet- Fehlberg on the architectural consistency with Pleasanton. She said that investing in such a project is a wonderful use of the Lower Income Housing Fund and, while she would certainly hope to see those funds repaid to the city, she considered a wonderful investment either way. She noted that she had not received a single email or phone call in opposition to the project and thanked everyone for a truly collaborative task force process. Councilmember Brown also complimented the architecture and said it is a good use of the Lower Income Housing Fund. She said she is thrilled to finally be able to offer ADA compliant and affordable housing units for seniors and said she is excited to support the project. Mayor Thorne also expressed his appreciation for the project. MOTION: It was m/s Pentin/Cook-Kallio to approve the preliminary site plan recommended by the Task Force; authorize submittal of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) application to commence the formal City entitlement process; approved the Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement with MidPen Housing Corp and loan funding consistent with the DDA from the Lower Income Housing Fund (Fund 271900); adopt "Kottinger Gardens" as the official name for the proposed new development; approve an MOU between the City of Pleasanton, The Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton and Pleasanton Gardens, Inc.; approve the Predevelopment Promissory Note for $2.8 million and increase the appropriation of Lower Income Housing Funds (271900) from $8 million to $10 million reflecting the City's potential total financial contribution to the development; and authorize the Mayor's execution of a letter to HIJD, on behalf of the City Council, expressing support for the disposition and demolition of the existing Kottinger Place development. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Mayor Thorne requested a moment of silence in honor of LPFD Fire Captain Paul Chenkovich, who lost a brave battle with cancer earlier that day. Mayor Thorne also extended his thoughts and prayers to former Councilmember Karin Mohr, who is hospitalized with a traumatic head injury suffered during a fall that day. He advised the public that Ms. Mohr is currently in the ICU. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio echoed his wishes for her good friend and said she would hope for the best. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Brown reported on a very impressive Veterans' Day Parade, at which the Mayor spoke. Both the Council and citizens came out to support the community's retired military, VFW members and scouts. Councilmember Pentin reported that Boy Scouts of America celebrated its 100th anniversary this past week. Festivities were held at one of the local Latter Day Saints churches and included a live feed from the national jamboree. He presented the Mayor with a 100th anniversary patch commemorating the event. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 13 November 5, 2013