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Vice Mayor Brown asked and Mr. Bocian confirmed that the interest proceeds, which amount to $300,000 per year, would be deposited back into the Lower Income Housing Fund. Mayor Thorne opened the item for public comment. Bruce Fiedler urged the Council to approve Option 1, which is a crucial element to completing what has been an incredibly lengthy process and will be a very valuable asset to this community. He cautioned that the project costs would only increase in the future, effectively increasing the subsidy being asked of the city. Becky Dennis, speaking on behalf of the task force, urged the Council to support Option 1. She both acknowledged and shared the concern over the balance of the Lower Income Housing Fund and suggested the Council consider increasing the affordable housing fee for future projects, which developers have already demonstrated they would be willing to pay. She said she believed this project would build support for additional affordable housing projects within the community which would be an excellent use of funds. She also reminded the Council that the additional appropriation is earnest money and that the final contribution may actually be a lesser amount. Dolores Bengtson, Pleasanton Gardens Board of Directors, urged the Council to support the staff recommendation. She thanked Mr. Bocian for his unwavering support over the years and MidPen for its leadership and commitment to helping such a wonderful project come forward. Mayor Thome closed public comment. Councilmember Pentin reported that the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of San Jose's lower income housing fee, which strengthens the city's ability to levy these fees on new development. He agreed that exploring a fee increase is something the Council should consider as affordable or workforce housing remains one of the most significant needs in this community. Councilmember Olson said he was excited to see this project come to a conclusion after 11 years. Vice Mayor Brown thanked Mr. Bocian, whose last Council meeting is this evening, for everything he has done to carry this project forward and for being such a key part of Pleasanton's leadership team. Mr. Bocian thanked the Council for his retirement commendation. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Narum to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 15-771 approving an appropriation for the development of the Kottinger Gardens affordable senior housing development (PUD-101) to be located on Kottinger Drive. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Mayor Thorne NOES: None ABSENT: None 24. Consent Item No, 2 - Ratify Civic Center/Library Facilities Master Plan Task Force Members Mr. Fialho presented a brief summary of the staff report, stating that the item relates to approval of the Civic Center/Library Facilities Master Plan Task Force members. All members have been appointed either by the City Council or various commissions and private organizations identified for representation. The 3 Council members responsible for appointing at-large members have selected Brad Hurst, Steve Sherman and Kelly French. Two of these Council members have recommended the appointment of an at-large alternate, identified as Bob Russman, which would require ratification by the entire Council. City Council Minutes Page 16 of 18 June 16,2015