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Discussion followed regarding whether fencing is part of the design. It was noted that staff will take landscaping and fencing out to bid and return to the City Council for final approval. Councilmember Brown stressed the need to be clear as far as requiring that the building, fencing and landscape be visually pleasing. Councilmember Narum agreed with Councilmember Brown and stated fencing should not be chain-linked and that the design should fit in with other structures in the park. The original motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Vice Mayor Pentin Noes: None Absent: Mayor Thorne 16. Public Hearing: P16-1900, City of Pleasanton - Consider introduction of an ordinance amending the Pleasanton Municipal Code to comply with State legislation for accessory (Second) dwelling units (ADU) Adam Weinstein, Planning Manager, presented details of the staff report addressing recent ADU legislation, City policies, ADU examples, Junior ADU examples, and concerns regarding ADUs, benefits of ADUs, approved/permitted ADUs between 2011 and 2017, distribution of ADUs throughout the City, barriers to entry, proposed amendments and proposed ordinance amendments. In response to Councilmember Narum's question, Mr. Weinstein reported the City does not have the ability to eliminate the parking waivers required by the State but the City can adopt the JADU part of the ordinance. Director of Community Development Gerry Beaudin reported JADUs are already being built in the City and the City Council has the discretion to allow for ADUs that are detached, attached or JADUs. The ordinance would set a size limit on the overall ADU. Discussion followed regarding differences between ADUs and JADUs. Mr. Weinstein continued presenting the staff report addressing transit definition options, Planning Commission action, summary and recommendations. In reply to Councilmember Olson's request, Mr. Weinstein commented on how the matter relates to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). He reported that the State allows cities to count ADUs towards their RHNA obligations. Councilmember Brown noted challenges with meeting high-density RHNA obligations. In reply to her inquiry, Mr. Weinstein reported the City is making its ordinance conform to State law. He stated units are dispersed throughout the City and there has been no parking issue with ADUs in the City. He added that, depending on what transit option the City Council approves, ADUs may or may not be allowed in the downtown area. Discussion followed regarding prohibiting Air BNB and short-term temporary rentals in the City and enforcement of such policies. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 April 18, 2017