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stated the specific reduction amount is up to the Council but the fee reduction provision exists for circumstances like this. She added staff specifically recommends the fifth option (3.2%) which utilizes typical methodology and has more of a balanced approach based on statewide research. She stated this will result in a fee of$68,973. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, City Attorney Sodergren stated the City has received a letter from the applicant's attorney stating several of the options are not consistent with the Mitigation Fee Act. He stated he disagrees with the letter because courts give deference to cities in the application of Affordable Housing Fees as these are considered land-use regulations. He stated his belief any of the five options are legally supportable. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiries, Director of Community Development Clark stated the latest updates from the state indicate an upcoming need for 4,800 to 5,000 units in Pleasanton for affordable housing. She added there is also available grant funding for affordable housing, but these developer contributions are the primary source of funding. Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan added the majority of the money comes from residential development, but all development pays something. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Director of Community Development Clark clarified residential development that does not include required inclusionary housing requires a per-unit fee. Director of Community Development Clark stated she was mistaken earlier and clarified the Irby Ranch backyards do not include landscaping planted by the project but there would be landscaping along the Sunflower Hill project. She added applicants could speak to landscaping limitations behind the existing storage units due to the need for vehicular circulation. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiries, Director of Community Development Clark confirmed no reconstruction is being done to the existing storage units behind the Irby Ranch homes. She added the applicant would have to speak to the necessity for the paved roadway around these buildings for both customer and potentially emergency vehicle access. She added some of the buildings abut the fence line so landscaping is not an option. Councilmember Testa stated this matches her impression of it being impossible to add landscaping to this area of the storage facility. In response to Councilmember Arkin's inquiry, Director of Community Development Clark clarified signage is not included in this application and this is noted in one of the conditions of approval. She stated this is typical and signage is often a separate application approved later by staff based upon code. In response to Councilmember Arkin's inquiry, City Manager Fialho stated staff would have to scan the area for necessary improvements to add to the list of amenities. He stated he did not feel comfortable tonight identifying what one might be without an internal discussion to prioritize potential needs near the storage units. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, City Manager Fialho confirmed any potential additional contributions could be directed towards the Affordable Housing Fee, or conceivably reallocate the trail funds to another option. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. Bryan Miranda, Regional Vice President of Public Storage, commended Associate Planner Campbell for her presentation. He stressed Public Storage has been working on this with City staff for over three years, expending significant time and money. He added that he acted in good faith with the City in City Council Minutes Page 9 of 17 December 15, 2020