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affordable housing in the Tri-Valley area, working with the East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO). In addition, the TVAHC recently initiated the development of the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center (TVHOC). The TVHOC is envisioned as a "clearing house" initially for ownership programs and ultimately for a continuum of housing assistance of different types. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE The City of Pleasanton hired a Housing Specialist in 1995. This position has had the responsibility for coordinating a variety of housing-related efforts that were formerly distributed among various City departments and contract agencies, including administration of the CDBG and HOME programs as well as local housing programs. This staffing change has significantly improve the City's ability to coordinate and deliver housing services during the past five years. A half-time intern position was added in 2003 and is expected to provide further improvements during the next five-year period. PUBLIC HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS AND RESIDENT INITIATIVES In November 2003, the City Council approved a 11-member task force to study the potential for redeveloping Kottinger Place, a 50-unit Public Housing complex for elderly persons located at 240 Kottinger Drive in Pleasanton. This is part of a long-term effort to plan for the eventual replacement of these units, which comprise the only housing units administered by the Pleasanton Housing Authority. The project may also involve an adjacent senior development, Pleasanton Gardens (40 units located across the street at 251 Kottinger Drive). The task force includes representatives from the Housing and Parks and Recreation Commissions as well as six at-large members. The group met regularly during 2004 and obtained consultant services to analyze processing and financing issues for the project. In January 2005, the City Council reviewed information collected by the task force and confirmed its interest in moving forward with the project. The task force is considering replacing one or both of the existing developments with a larger number of units, using the current affordability levels as a minimum for any future project. Due to the scope of this project, it will likely extend beyond the term of the five-year Consolidated Plan. No resident initiatives are deemed necessary in the five-year period. However, the City is working with the Pleasanton Housing Authority on the preparation of the next five-year Housing Authority Agency Plan required by HUD. The City will continue to coordinate with the Housing Authority during the coming five-year period. Con Plan Pis 2005.doc/SF£ 3/21/05 10:40 AM DRAFT - Strategic Plan - FY2005 - FY2009 City of Pleasanton Page 32