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between Department of Finance and HCD. He discussed litigation regarding the RHNA requirements. He asked if affordable housing units were permanently affordable. Ms. Clark confirmed that covenants to maintain long term affordability were required by the City. Commissioner Nibert asked how to put non-profit developments on a level playing field with market rate developments. Ms. Clark discussed efforts to leverage opportunities with market and affordable developments, and the significant financial challenges in building affordable units. Commissioner Nibert discussed increases in land values (tied to density) driving up prices. He suggested an emphasis on other approaches. Chair Brown referenced Tables 1 and 2 on Page 4 regarding the annotation for deed restriction versus non-deed restricted units. Commissioner Morgan discussed his calculation of pro-rata allocation based on population which would be 5,000 units versus 6,000 units. Chair Brown suggested requesting staff provide information on the ABAG criteria for the draft RHNA numbers. Commissioner Morgan stated he had all the information he needed. In response to Chair Brown, Ms. Clark stated the entire draft housing element would be submitted to HCD, which included the list of proposed sites. Chair Brown discussed the Planning Commission meetings on December 19, 2020 and January 13, 2021 at which design considerations around density were discussed. He stated higher density often created more open space. Commissioner Allen stated the Community Input Plan was comprehensive but should be prioritized. She suggested public feedback and survey be done sooner rather than later; adding a sign regarding process, with a QR code for the survey at the farmer's market park; and stated a video was a waste of time. She stated it was important to spend time with non- profit developers to come up with zoning and affordable projects; with the County on grant programs; and challenging the Chamber and largest businesses to consider funding and grants for lower income housing. Chair Brown suggested outreach for sites where there might be zoning changes. Commissioner Pace suggested consideration of best practices from other communities. Chair Brown asked staff to clarify the Housing Commission and Planning Commission roles. Ms. Clark stated the Housing Commission focused more on program pieces, such as tax credit, federal and state grant programs. Ms. Wise discussed their library of best practices which would be shared with the Commission. Chair Brown discussed the goal to increase production of housing. Chair Brown stated the Communication Plan was good and suggested providing notice of potential rezoning. Commissioner Nibert concurred that the Communication Plan was good. He asked about the need for additional meetings and outreach. Ms. Clark stated there was contingency included in the budget for increased meetings and outreach. Commissioner Pace asked the most successful ways to engage the public in prior cycles. Ms. Clark discussed prior public outreach efforts and increase use of social media. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 May 12, 2021 Page 4 of 7 May 12, 2021 Ms. Clark stated she had not looked at that data point but could bring back the Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 May 12, 2021