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Pleasanton apartments complexes. Ms. Dennis stated that the voter-approved housing cap is an important factor relative to the condominium conversion ordinance in that the requirement to produce affordable units is a bigger burden on existing housing if the caps is in place. She suggested that it might be good to have two separate recommendations or versions for the ordinance (one assuming the housing cap, and one if the cap is eliminated). Chairperson Harris noted that there is currently a law suit against the City relative to the housing cap. The Commission discussed this issue. Charles Clark, 409 Matthew Court, Pleasanton, addressed the Commission. He stated that he feels the City Council is not looking for something as restrictive as the draft ordinance proposed by the Housing Commission. His concern is that the requirements to bring apartments up to current code requirements is prohibitive. He asked if the City Council would be involved in the proposed workshop! Steven Bocian replied that it is unlikely that the Council would take a direct role in the workshop. Mr. Bocian expressed concern for the time element and recommended that the Commission stick to the original plan for review. Chairperson Harris closed the public hearing. The Commission and staff discussed holding the workshop prior to the January l 8 meeting or on the same night as the regular meeting. Staff indicated that the possibility exists that there may be many issues raised at the workshop that staff would need more time to review those issue. The Commission and staff decided to hold the workshop on January 11. It was moved by Chairperson Harris, seconded by Vice Chairperson Hodgett, to schedule a workshop on Thursday, January 11, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the draft condomiuium conversion ordinance. Motion'carried unanimously. Scott Erickson stated that staff will find a location for the workshop and will notify the Commission when the details have been established. D. Update Regarding the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Process Steven Bocian introduced this item. He noted that staff is interested in the Commission's feedback regarding the RHNA process. Staff is planning to schedule this item on the agenda for the January 16 City Council meeting to soljcit feedback and comments from the Council. He stated that the comment period established by ABAG ends on January 18. From staff s perspective, no recommendation has yet been made. As noted in the report, Mayor Hosterman has participated on the Methodology Committee and was involved throughout the entire process. Staff has a good understanding of how the Page-S-