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to be significant divergence of opinion among CASA stakeholders and others on <br /> an issue, and thus the greatest likelihood of a shift in policy outcomes from the <br /> current CASA recommendation. <br /> • TVC Policy Framework Key Themes, which summarizes the Key Theme from the <br /> Housing Policy and Framework as they relate to the CASA Element. <br /> Pleasanton's Response to CASA: Discussion Topics <br /> As the Tri-Valley Cities Housing Policy and Framework was developed, it was <br /> acknowledged that each jurisdiction is unique and there are areas where we will need to <br /> educate and advocate independently (and beyond the level of specificity in the Housing <br /> Policy and Framework). As the City develops its more detailed response to CASA and <br /> forthcoming housing legislation, the following Pleasanton-specific policy objectives and <br /> ideas, in addition to the topics included in the Housing Policy and Framework, are being <br /> put forward for discussion: <br /> • Local Control — Protect and prioritize local land use control. <br /> • Voter-rights — Preserve authority to implement voter-approved initiatives, <br /> including growth management, enforcement of Urban Growth Boundaries; and <br /> hillside and open space protection measures. <br /> • Local Context — Respect Local Character and Context, including examples such <br /> as: <br /> o Exempt historic downtowns and districts from drastic height and density <br /> increases; <br /> o Allow discretion for local context by city in setting height limitations; and <br /> o Exempt suburban bus lines, which are subject to route and headway <br /> modifications outside of the control of the City, and low-frequency fixed rail <br /> service like ACE, from "transit-rich" or "transit-proximate" definitions. <br /> • Bureaucracy — Avoid duplication of existing functions and utilize existing <br /> governance structures. Mechanisms already exist to bring about compliance with <br /> state mandates, and a regional (new or extra) governance structure is not <br /> necessary. <br /> • Affordability — When a city must accommodate high density projects, require that <br /> they include a substantial proportion of affordable units; especially for low- and <br /> very-low income (30%-50% AMI) households. <br /> • Fiscal Impact — Minimize the fiscal effect of financial incentives for affordable <br /> housing: for example, consider deferred payments of property taxes, rather than <br /> permanent abatement; and phased payments of impact fees over time, rather <br /> than outright exemptions. <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br />