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Mr. Tarver wanted more affordability for the project. The money the City would <br />provide for subsidies will not purchase as much as it would in the City's assisted living facility. <br />He asked if there were an alternative way to produce more affordable units. What is your <br />preference? And is there a better deal for the City? <br /> <br /> Mr. Bland said in tens of preference, he was comfortable with what has been worked <br />out with the City to this point. He did not have a particular preference. There are other <br />alternatives for the same dollars to benefit a broader spectrum. Marriott wants to be a member <br />of this community as it has in other communities. Since it has shown good faith in working with <br />staff and the Commissions, the Council can rely on its showing the same good faith if the City <br />wants a different preference and wants to modify the conceptual framework. Marriott would <br />try to accommodate the City's concerns. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala said the Marriott and City facility will start at about the same price of $2,500 <br />per month. Do you think they will still be the same when both are completed? <br /> <br /> Mr. Bland felt that if that is the market rate for comparable facilities, then it will. At <br />this point, he did not feel the market will support a higher rate. There are many aspects of <br />assisted living: home health care; remaining with family members, etc. These are seniors who <br />can only afford so much. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala said this is a beautiful project. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti felt Marriott has worked closely with the Affordable Housing Commission <br />and it supports the program. Marriott is also paying affordable housing fees. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis referred to comments from the Affordable Housing Commission and asked <br />if there were any way to get additional units. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bland said Marriott would continue to work with the City to make this work for the <br />benefit of the most people. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bocian indicated staff had looked at more alternatives than are presented at this <br />meeting. There were three or four models that were analyzed. The one being recommended <br />met the City's needs the best and will work within the framework of how Marriott operates its <br />projects. This is a unique and creative way of handling this and it will provide cost of living <br />relief for some of the people living there. <br /> <br /> Dorene Paradiso spoke in favor of this project. She has been working two and a half <br />years on the City assisted living project. This project will be an asset to the community and will <br />be needed even more in the future. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 14 07/21/98 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />