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~ drawn upon, available by policy. From a business standpoint, Commissioner Blank stated that he was uneasy that the reserve fund was not codified more specifically. Paees 14 - 15 Commissioner Roberts liked the language "Enhance the efficiency of the City's service delivery and permitting process." Paees 16 - 17 Commissioner Roberts noted that Program 8.3's "Work proactively with the League of California Cities to monitor legislation..." was taken up by Ms. Nerland during her tenure. She suggested that Ms. Hatryman notify the Commission when the legislature is enacting legislation that would compel the City to pay more, relinquish local power, or implement major redesigns. Paees 18 - 19 Chairperson Arkin inquired whether the Ponderosa project would qualify for Policy 13.9 regazding lazge housing projects. He would like more quantitative details regazding this policy. Ms. Stern believed that 25 units may qualify moving forward because 100-unit PUDs were probably not in the City's future. Paee 20 Commissioner Roberts expressed concern about Program 14.4 regarding PERS, which read, "...except as otherwise determined by the City Council." She believed it should read, "future increases above the normal rate" because the City Council can amend the General Plan at any time. Ms. Ott believed the intention was to provide some flexibility in reacting quickly to a change in circumstances. The intention was to provide a circumstance to deal with any exceptions in a public environment. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Sean LeMoine, 4574 River Rock Hill Road, noted that he was surprised to find out how much of the City's revenue comes from property taxes. He believed the City should encourage new building, particularly in updating the General Plan and the zoning changes on the west side of Foothill Road. He noted that 33 homes were proposed to be cut. He noted that over 30 yeazs, the loss of these homes would result in a loss of $4 million by Alameda County, $5.5 million by the City of Pleasanton, and $5.3 million by Pleasanton schools. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Chairperson Arkin felt that the Element could be forwazded to the City Council. Commissioner Blank moved to forward the Draft Economic and Fiscal Element to the City Council with the Commissioners' comments and suggestions. Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion. I~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Mazch 29, 2006 Page 11 of 25