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Chairperson Stark asked the Housing Commissioners if they felt it would be appropriate for the Housing Commission to send a formal message to the Planning Commission to state the Housing Commission's position not just for this project but for all future projects of this nature. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Harris, seconded by Commissioner Whisnand, to concur with stafrs recommendation to not require the applicant to comply with the affordable housing provisions of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The motion passed by unanimous consent. Chairperson Stark thanked Mr. Winter for his attendance at the meeting and expressed his appreciation for his efforts to create more housing in Pleasanton. He requested Mr. Winter to come back and update the Housing Commission ofthe developments and progress of this project once it is completed. C. Discussion Regarding the Status of the City's Housing Element Scott Erickson gave an overview of the staff report. He noted that the Commission requested information at the June 2 meeting regarding the status of the City's Housing Element. The Commission reviewed this item at the April 2005 meeting and was provided with an update at that time. Chairperson Stark requested that the item be included on the June 16 agenda for an additional update and to enable discussion by the Commission with its new member, Amy Hodgett. Steven Bocian described the meeting that recently took place with City staff from the City Manager's office and the Planning Department and representatives from the state HCD office. The meeting, which was initiated by the City, focused on discussions about the schedule for addressing address Housing Element policies and programs the policies and programs in the Housing Element. During the meeting, staff explained to HCD representatives that the schedule has been impeded by the General Plan Update that is currently underway as well as by the Planning Director and City Manager retirements, recent elections, and other issues. Mr. Bocian noted that staff is currently putting together information to get back to state regarding the City's efforts to address Housing Element policies and programs and regain its certification. Vice Chairperson Harris felt that the City should get the information on updated housing unit counts and affordable housing sites back to the state as soon as possible in order to demonstrate a good faith effort toward obtaining recertification. Chairperson Stark asked if the Housing Element is on anyone else's radar. He noted that the Planning Commission recently asked the Housing Commission for input regarding the Ron Winter project on St. John Street. However, the Planning Commission does not appear to have the same level of activity or interest regarding the Housing Element. He felt that the Housing Commission might want to consider sending a message to the Page - 6 -