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Commissioner Kiziloglu asked about changes to be made to doors and windows and whether there were plans to renovate any of the landscaping. Commissioners were in agreement with the draft Option to Lease Agreement. Commissioner Galvin discussed the possibility of commissioners being able to tour the Ridgeview facility and being invited to their Annual Dinner event. 7. Review and approve proposed changes to the Pleasanton Housing Rehabilitation Program Mr. Hernandez advised that since 1993 the City of Pleasanton has offered financial and technical assistance to lower-income homeowner households through its Housing Rehabilitation Program (Housing Rehab Program). A program with a goal to maintain safe homes and attractive neighborhoods, to preserve affordable housing, to improve the quality of Pleasanton's housing stock, and to ensure compliance with City building and zoning codes. Commissioners were informed that since October 2016 the City has been contracting with Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) to administer the Housing Rehab Program. It was noted that as of June 2019 Habitat had processed 37 homeowner's application and only 6 projects have been completed. Details regarding delays and Habitat's request to carry-over funds were provided to Commissioner's at their June 20, 2019 meeting. Mr. Hernandez reviewed with the commissioners proposed changes to the Housing Rehab Program based on a re-evaluation of the program by the commission at its June 20, 2019 meeting. Proposed changes include: • Increasing the maximum loan amount from $35,000 to $150,000 • Restructuring the Housing Rehab loan to align it with the Renew AC loan terms • Adopting Renew AC policy on assets Commissioners were advised that City staff also recommended the following proposed policies supported by the commission at the June 20, 2019 meeting: • Extending Program Eligibility to Renters • Eliminating requirement for homeowner's insurance for homeowners applying for grants Mr. Hernandez asked Commissioners to review the proposed changes to the Pleasanton Housing Rehabilitation Program and forward a recommendation to City Council for approval. Commissioner Galvin questioned if staff had received input on this matter from any commissioners not able to attend this meeting. Mr. Hernandez stated he was not allowed to accept comments from commissioners not in attendance. Commissioner Kiziloglu questioned whether staff was able to conduct any follow-up to determine the program was not being abused by landlords. Mr. Hernandez advised that renters are required to obtain landlord approval for projects that would then be overseen by Habitat. Jen Gray, Director of Home Preservation for Habitat, also noted that tenants have a right to reasonable accommodations that include non-invasive changes required by a tenant and require landlord approval. She noted that all projects are conducted on a case-by-case action that are reviewed by a Habitat representative. Commissioner Kiziloglu asked if the $150,000 loan amount could be used for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and was provided information about what is allowed within the county Page - 3 -