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3. Management Updates for March and April 2019 for Ridgeview Commons Commissioner Duggan stated she had questions regarding the Consent Calendar items and asked that they be removed. She asked about trending of the Year-to-Date/Year-End budget, the general summary for the first 6 -months, and how it would be determined if rent increases were going to be required. The Ridgeview Commons representative reviewed the reports with Commissioner Duggan explaining the monthly basis and year-to-date summaries for income and expenses. He also noted that no problems are anticipated. Commissioner Kiziloglu questioned whether any tenant problems had occurred with the recent rent increases. She was informed that no problems have occurred but assistance had been provided to a couple of residents. A motion was made by Commissioner Kiziloglu seconded by Commissioner Duggan, to approve the consent calendar items. The motion was approved unanimously. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4. Introductions / Awards / Recognitions None. 5. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda Mr. Hashim commented on a personal problem relating to his inability to pay a rent increase and concerns about becoming homeless. He indicated he was self-employed, had been injured in 2018 and hasn't worked for 18 months, and was trying to get help by obtaining Section 8 housing to help pay for his rent. Mr. Hashim questioned whether the Housing Commission would be able to provide him with any assistance. Chairperson Soby advised that the Commission was unable to offer any assistance at this meeting, but that City of Pleasanton staff would be able to provide assistance after the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 6. Overview of the Renew Alameda County (Renew AC) and Informational Review and Discussion of Pleasanton Housing Rehabilitation Program Mr. Hernandez provided information about the financial and technical assistance the City of Pleasanton has offered to lower income households through its Housing Rehabilitation Program (Housing Rehab Program) since 1993. He advised that the intent of the Program has been to maintain safe homes and attractive neighborhoods, preserve affordable housing, improve the quality of Pleasanton's housing stock, and ensure compliance with the city's building and zoning codes. It was noted that two types of assistance are available — loans or grants. Grants are typically for projects that are below $10,000, and should projects be over $10,000 that a deferred loan with no monthly payment is available up to $35,000. Currently all loans are 3% simple annualized interest with a term of 30 -years. Page - 2 -