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Commissioner Welsh commented on equity share programs in the private sector and wondered if something similar could be considered. She was advised that Alameda County would not consider taking a subordinate position. Chairperson Soby discussed the Affordable By Design concept and thought this might work if the numbers had been reworked. Mr. Dolan discussed the possibility of moving forward with the East Side Plan that could include smaller homes. Commissioner Duggan felt it would be worth looking into increasing loan amounts. Chairperson Soby asked about next steps, and Mr. Dolan advised that staff will work with different scenarios to put together additional information for consideration by the Commission. Commissioner Gaidos felt it was important to look at lower-cost homes and providing $150,000 towards down -payments. Mr. Hernandez advised that Mr. Warner will provide City staff information on how the lottery system works. MATTERS INITIATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION Commissioner Kiziloglu provided information from her attendance at a recent housing meeting in Sacramento and advised she had shared a report with Mr. Hernandez and asked that it be provided to Commissioners. She indicated that there had been no representation at the meeting from the City of Pleasanton. Mr. Dolan provided information about how the City of Pleasanton and contract work with lobbyists as a group being more effective and Tri -Valley cities have agreed to this approach. Commissioner Kiziloglu commented on a 28 -page Turner Report and felt more information should be provided to the Commission by staff rather than it being received in other ways. COMMISSION REPORTS None. FUTURE MEETING AGENDAS Commissioner Welsh commented on the rent review ordinance item mentioned in the March minutes and felt it could be a policy that the City of Pleasanton should consider. Mr. Dolan commented on it being confrontational and thought the Commission should consider how they want to proceed after they have received information. Commissioner Welsh also asked about safe places for homeless individuals who are living in their vehicles. Mr. Dolan advised that staff have been working on this for several months and are working on a homeless strategy that will result in real action. This item will first be presented to City Council for their consideration before it is brought to this Commission. Commissioners were advised that the recent count for homeless in Alameda County is in the 8,000+ range. Page - 5 -