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Brad Hirst representing the Board of Directors of Pleasanton Gardens, Inc., reported signing over a deed for their land and buildings to the City of Pleasanton, along with a check for $286,000. David Stark, Pleasanton Gardens, Inc., reported it has been a long process (ten years), congratulated Council for bringing the process to a close, addressed the difference between people and numbers and expressed his appreciation to Council for housing a special segment of the population; low-income seniors. He added quality of life will be improved for generations of seniors, going forward. Mr. Hirst reported the number of dwelling units for senior affordable housing will double. He provided a brief history of Pleasanton Gardens, Inc., noted churches and non-profit organizations that have worked on the project and thanked Council for its leadership. Michelle Kositch reported the Board of Directors at the Villages at Ironwood is actively attempting to change the "no parking any time" rules in cul-de-sacs and community to add seventeen more parking spaces. The Board is communicating to homeowners they have the authority to change the parking rules, after receiving approval from Fire and Planning. She felt the Board is tampering with the health and safety of the community and any changes would limit the immediate access and turnaround of emergency vehicles. She asked Council and the City Manager to help address this issue, once and for all. Councilmember Olson said he lives in the Villages at Ironwood and has been approached by neighbors, regarding the issue. He reported meeting with the Fire Department and they sent out a firetruck, to see if they could negotiate a turn in cul-de-sacs, and they could not. He noted that is the reason for the "no parking" signs. Mayor Thorne asked Ms. Kositch to meet with staff to discuss a solution to the matter. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 14. Consider a resolution accepting the mapping of the Southeast Hills pursuant to Measure PP, Save Pleasanton's Hills and Housing Cap Initiative Community Development Director Gerry Beaudin introduced and deferred to Assistant Planner Megan Canales for a report. Assistant Planner Canales presented details of the staff report addressing mapping of the southeast hills as a City Council priority, provided a brief background of Measure PP and addressed a report from the City Attorney's office defining key terms. The goal of the project was to minimize future land-use conflicts and provide clarity to property owners and the City on issues related to slope and ridgeline setbacks. Staff developed maps and a methodology that could be understood and replicated in other parts of the City and, she addressed the general location of the southeast hills, urban growth, slope map, ridgeline map, setback map and a composite. Assistant Planner Canales addressed spurs, development of a methodology to determine the end of ridgelines, ridgeline and 100-foot setback map, and creation of a development potential map. Assistant Planner Canales explained Measure PP only applies to development projects of more than ten units and developers subject to Measure PP will be required to obtain finer-grain mapping of their site, consistent with City maps. She addressed review by the Planning Commission and their recommendations including direction to staff to further evaluate alternatives regarding spurs. Staff found that modifying the methodology would not materially change the mapping presented, as most of the spurs fall within the undevelopable area. She presented a summary of findings and recommendations and offered to respond to questions from Council. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 December 5, 2017