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does not see an issue. She also noted the City can build in the requirement of building BMR units into housing agreements and noted the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance requires building affordable units but acknowledged the City has always provided some flexibility in that requirement. Assistant City Manager Dolan clarified the policy always requires affordable housing on-site but City Council can make certain exceptions. City Manager Fialho explained the City's Growth Management Ordinance is binding and enforceable. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry, Community Development Director Clark reported the effects of COVID-19 have been considered by ABAG and are trying to build the impact into their analytical scenarios for Plan Bay Area but does not foresee any adjustment due to COVID-19. Councilmember Pentin expressed concern the City will plan for a Housing Element that will not be needed. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiries, Community Development Director Clark reported the appeals process happens between the Draft and Final RHNA. She stated now is the time for the City to influence the process and is doing so by partnering with Tri-Valley cities. She advised not having enough water resources alone can also be a discussion point in the RHNA process and the appeals process. She agreed that parking structures or alternative construction types would need to be considered for the 30 to 40 DUA developments. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiries, Community Development Director Clark advised the Housing Methodology Committee is a fairly balanced group that is comprised of staff, elected representatives, and a broad range of interest groups. She clarified the RHNA is intended to address all income categories and noted Pleasanton could get a larger share of lower-income units based on HMC recommendations. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiries, Community Development Director Clark reported the City has generally not supported creating a process around condo conversions because it reflects a loss of rental housing but confirmed condo for sale products could include BMR. She explained the infill criteria was included to show the criteria used in the last RHNA cycle and noted City Council will have an opportunity to revisit and re-evaluate the criteria. Assistant City Manager Dolan clarified the criteria was developed two cycles ago. City Manager Fialho reiterated there will be ample opportunity for the Housing Commission and City Council to adopt the criteria or to modify them to reflect the current realities of Pleasanton. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Community Development Director Clark clarified the initial number of 1,100 to 1,200 homes carrying over was based on preliminary analysis and would need to work with HCD to determine which sites can be carried over. She also noted the current assumption is that high-density sites would be for the lowest-income groups but could be adjusted in this cycle. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiries, City Manager Fialho explained City Council would need to change the code if they wanted to appoint three alternates to the Planning Commission. Community Development Director Clark clarified the RHNA numbers are based on trends for last year's Growth Household Formation and various other factors to determine projects. Assistant City Manager Dolan explained it is somewhat of an artificial ration since the previous cycle's numbers were down due to the recession. Mayor Thorne opened public comment. Becky Dennis encouraged City Council to emphasize non-profit housing opportunities and evaluate the Climate Action Plan to ensure housing metering and growth management consistent with the goals of Calfornia climate policy. Lastly, she expressed concern regarding reserving water and sewer capacity for future housing needs. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 September 15. 2020