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335 <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes commented that the matter appears too complex and <br />recommended that the issue be decided on, if it is meant to be a <br />part of the General Plan, before any action on the housing element <br />of the General Plan is made. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lee clarified that the fee did not have to be included in <br />the housing element and could be considered separately. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes stated that he was also concerned about the state <br />mandating programs on the City without State funding, including the <br />25% multiple-family units target commented on by the Bay Area <br />Council. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lee stated that the Affordable Housing Task Force has <br />decided to take on that matter. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver commended staff for an excellent report. He <br />indicated his support for most of what the report stated and added <br />that it would be appropriate to consider the issue at this time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer commented that Mr. Brandes' point was valid. He <br />added that Mr. Tarver and he serve on the task force and are more <br />familiar with the process but that the other Councilmembers may <br />need more time to consider the issues. He stated that discussion <br />on the fees could be set aside at this time but that the other <br />issues could be dealt with. <br /> <br /> Ms. Acosta pointed out that the time to look at these issues <br />would be with the adoption of the Housing Element. She explained <br />that staff is simply informing Council of the discussions that have <br />taken place and its recommendations. If Council has some concerns <br />on the matter, it can always postpone its discussion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver indicated that he was not in favor of excluding key <br />elements from the report because the entire package deals with how <br />to accomplish the General Plan objectives and the development of <br />the community from the housing standpoint. He suggested that the <br />matter be considered when all the necessary information become <br />available. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr commented that not acting on some parts of the report <br />would not mean that these parts were taken out but that they would <br />be continued for further study and incorporated back in at a later <br />time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes indicated that he would prefer that the <br />consideration of the whole item be continued to the August 7th <br />meeting and that he would like the subcommittee's report and <br />actions incorporated in the final report. <br /> <br /> 7-10-90 <br /> - 19 - <br /> <br /> <br />