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Page 3 Within the structure of Pleasanton's current Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO), Pleasanton clearly has an inadequate supply of residential land for purposes of RHNA. If the Council adopted new policies requiring participation of nonprofits in developing HDR parcels, Pleasanton could possibly meet its RHNA obligations on the land identified in the SR. Unfortunately,the Council would be somewhat hampered by previous approvals listed in Tables 3 and A, due to the large amount of HDR zoned land you already entitled to market rate (Moderate Income) development. See Attachment 1 for example Tables showing BMR percentages needed in future HDR development in order to satisfy RHNA. If the Council wishes to spread development of affordable units over more land, it makes better sense to give a few additional infill parcels HDR zoning than to proceed with the proposed East Pleasanton Specific Plan. In order to achieve financial feasibility and pay for infrastructure,the EPSP requires development of a great deal of market raise housing, commercial office, and industrial uses. Unfortunately these requirements generate more demand for BMR workforce housing than the EPSP provides,thus measurably adding to Pleasanton's long term housing needs and requirements. In addition,the resulting in and out commute patterns would negatively and substantially impact Pleasanton's ability to reduce carbon emissions as currently required in California. (See Attachment 2, CCC Comments on the Notice of Preparation for the EPSP Draft EIR.) The Council also needs to address the impact of Workday's application to convert the residentially zoned land at the West Dublin BART station on Pleasanton's inventory of HDR land. The loss of Windstar Communities' 350 units, including 78 very low income units, represents a substantial reduction of Pleasanton's future workforce housing inventory. California housing law (Section 65863 of the Government Code) requires replacement of this acreage. Given Pleasanton's track record of securing only very low percentages of affordable units from HDR developments, it seems implausible to argue that the BART parcel represents a surplus of HDR designated land. Workday's additional 1300-4000 employees will also substantially increase the local demand for affordable workforce housing. Whether initiated by Councilmembers or staff, the assertion that Pleasanton has a surplus of HDR zoned land for workforce housing constitutes an embarrassingly obvious attempt to avoid responsibility for growth impacts by"gaming the system". You should not vote to support it. To foster the most rational fine tuning of Pleasanton's future buildout, and to protect the integrity of Pleasanton's Urban Growth Boundary, we urge the City Council to adopt new policies for the development of HDR zoned land that include a requirement for nonprofit participation. This will ensure the most cost effective and efficient use of Pleasanton's increasingly limited land resources. Committing to an objective assessment of Pleasanton's current and future BMR unit shortfall is the first step in implementing an appropriate, cost effective plan to address workforce housing needs and meet air quality goals. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this letter. Thank you for your consideration. Very sincerely, Wacky cD1¢m21114 Citizens for a Caring Community ATTACHMENTS:3 CC: Citizens for a Caring Community Janice Stern, Brian Dolan