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Housin Standards - Commissioner Wood questioned that funds would continue to e forthcoming, what with the present push for urban development. Secretary Harris told the Commissioners that Section 8 funding is avail- able right now. Commissioner Doherty asked if staff gave this section a thorough review from a financial standpoint. Mr. Swift replied that staff had done exten- sive research on this but that there are many variables. He discovered that the subsidy allowed for subsidized housing is too low. These deficiencies are currently being looked at by Congress. Staff has been in contact with HUD to obtain exemptions so Section 8 could be applied in high rent areas. Considerable discussion ensued on this issue as to how the program could be administered effectively and equitably. Commissioner Doherty asked if staff has determined how many people in town today would qualify for Section 8 subsidy and Mr. Swift indicated rough figures from 1975 show about 13$. Commissioner Doherty then asked if something could be inserted in the plan which would allow Pleasanton residents and/or relatives of said residents be given first priority for all such housing subsidies. The City Attorney indicated there is a discrimination factor involved here as the program would be open to the public in general. He would question whether this can be inserted in the Plan, however, he would research the matter. Commissioner Shepherd asked whether the Pleasanton Housing Authority be empowered to handle certification under Section 8. At the present time, Alameda County Housing Authority does this job. Commissioner Wood feels the local jurisdiction should take care of this. A motion was entered and adopted accepting the mandatory system elements 1, 2, 3 and 4 and that under Housing Standards, the City Attorney was requested to investigate possibility of giving Pleasanton residents and/or relatives of said residents first priority for subsidized housing, and also recom- mended that the Pleasanton Housing Authority administer the certification program for Section 8 subsidies. Roll Call Vote Motion: Doherty Seconded: Wood Ayes: Doherty, Shepherd, Wood and Chairman Butler Noes: Jamieson Absent: None Abstain: None Incentive System Elements Environmental Concerns - Chairman Butler felt that the weighting here should be 25-30~, rather than 40~, with the balance going to fiscal concerns. Secretary Harris explained that the 40~ figure was the consensus opinion of the GMP committee members. Chairman Butler then asked how the Design section worked, he having a problem with it. Commissioner Shepherd concurred, and said he would put more points into traffic circulation. Commissioner Doherty also registered a problem on open space. Secretary Harris explained the difference lies in private and public maintenance costs. -5-