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cycle; however, requirements will get more difficult because of legislative packages that will be different in the future and informed Commissioner Kiziloglu that it will get more difficult for the City with laws being expanded to affordability levels. He provided information about what can be counted in the future and the requirement to find new land. Commissioner Galvin stated that he had read something that states that if the City can't meet requirements then the State will take over and add what is required. Chairperson Soby confirmed with Mr. Dolan that a motion from the Commission was not required for this item. 7. Update on City Council 2019-2020 Two -Year Work Plan Prioritization Process Mr. Dolan advised that approximately 13 years ago City Council adopted a two-year work plan designed to inform the community of their "shared vision" and provide the City Manager with needed policy direction for directing City resources, including preparation of the annual budget and capital improvement plan. Commissioners were advised that the priority setting process includes a City Council workshop that allows for discussing short- and long-term City objectives that includes priority projects identified by the public, the mayor and councilmembers, city staff, and priority projects of commissions. Mr. Dolan informed the Commission City Councils goals and objectives are organized into twelve (12) categories, and the draft 2019-2020 work plan has approximately 72 projects identified. Mr. Dolan informed Commissioners that to ensure the greatest number of projects are completed within the two-year time frame of the work plan, it is recommended that the commission limit their recommended priorities to two or three strategically chosen projects and/or initiatives. He noted that having more projects is not necessarily better and Council is interested in learning the commission priorities in ranking. Additionally, Commissioners were advised of two housing related priorities listed in the draft work plan: 1) Develop Kottinger Gardens, and 2) Comprehensive Housing Legislative Review, Policy & Regulation Update (including SB 35 readiness), and a staff recommendation that the Commission consider three (3) additional housing related priorities: a) Develop Sunflower Hill, b) Review changes to the City's First Time Homebuyer Down -payment Assistance Program, and c) Create and adopt a Homelessness Strategy. Mr. Dolan commented on staff's recommendation for the additional three priorities for the Commission to consider, particularly to Create and Adopt a Homelessness Strategy. He provided information about participation by staff in an Alameda County Survey that was done that shows a doubling in numbers. Commissioner Welsh commented on the Sunflower Hill project and her feeling that the project would likely be completed without it being made a priority by the Housing Commission. Mr. Dolan agreed that this would likely remain a priority project for City Council. Commissioner Welsh also had concerns about the First Time Homebuyer Down -payment Assistance Program being made a priority of this Commission. She felt this was a project that the Housing Commission would not require much input from the Commission. Commissioner Welsh discussed with Mr. Dolan how the commission would be involved in the Homeless Strategy project. Page - 3 -