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40 Mr. Tarver commented that the programs are effective in trying to show in the General Plan what the City is doing for affordable housing. He added that he would like to have the program set up to establish and maintain a low income housing fee on single- and multiple-family units as well as on commercial and industrial developments without specifying any dollar amount. Mr. Brandes stated that the programs need to define the terms "low-income" and "moderate-income" in relation to rental units and ownership. Mr. Lee indicated that the Tables at the end of the Housing Element report defines the terms for both rental and ownership households. He mentioned that the median income in Pleasanton is currently $44,000 a year; low-income households would be 80% or less of that amount, and moderate-income households would be 80% to 120%. Mr. Mercer recommended that the matter come back for adoption to give the Council the opportunity to consider the revised language and Mr. Butler the opportunity to comment on it. It was moved by Mr. Tarver, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, that Resolution No. 90-184 be adopted, based on a review of an initial environmental impact study done for this project and on a finding that no significant environmental impact would occur as outlined in the City's guidelines and on further finding that a negative declaration is appropriate in connection with GP-90-4, the application of the City of Pleasanton to Amend the Housing Element of the General Plan to Include New Regional Housing Share Allocations and Other Policy Program Revisions. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mohr, Tarver and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Brandes ABSENT: Councilmember Butler ABSTAIN: None Mr. Brandes commented that it was inappropriate for State agencies to establish affordable housing goals because the need for affordable housing should be determined by the citizens of the community. He added that it is important to note that this is an area that could be contested. He pointed out that it would be necessary to get the citizens' approval regarding building specific projects before the City can embark on a program that would try to generate $17 Million in low-income housing projects over the next twenty years. He stated that he supported affordable housing in the City but that the process of establishing the fees is social engineering. He agreed that there is a need for these programs but that the percentages and goals established in the reports were not appropriate for Pleasanton at this time. He concluded that the 10-2-90 - 12 -