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CounCilmember Butler stated that no one on Council would <br />argue with the objectives and problems of affordable housing but <br />it is difficult to deal with because of the high base land cost. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Brandes stated that if the Redevelopment Plan <br />of the Community Development Agency is approved by the voters in <br />June there will be funds available for affordable housing; he <br />suggested Mr. Aguiar contact someone associated with the CDA to <br />get further information. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Mohr stated that real estate people have access <br />to housing that is considered lower income. <br /> <br /> Mrs. Sharrell Michelotti, 7873 Olive Court, encouraged <br />Council to give its blessing to establishing a citizens committee <br />and to give them staff assistance. She suggested that this <br />citizens committee could also review the housing element of the <br />General Plan. <br /> <br /> Mr. Keith Wardin, 2931 Liberty Drive, speaking on behalf of <br />the Valley Support Services, which is sponsored by the Bay Area <br />Support Services in Oakland, stated there is a great need for low <br />income housing for chronically and mentally ill persons in the <br />Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton area. He stated these people are <br />able to live by themselves but are not able to work; they receive <br />social security checks, which is their only income. He requested <br />that any planning done by the City of Pleasanton include this need <br />as a part of the major need for lower income housing. Mr. Wardin <br />volunteered to work with the citizens committee and with the City <br />to provide this needed housing. <br /> <br /> Mr. Robert Cordtz, 262 West Angela, stated he appreciates <br />Councilmember Tarver's suggestion of getting support from staff. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jack Hovingh, 4250 Muirwood Drive, stated he felt it is a <br />shame that the City can spend money for sports parks and schools <br />and then cannot provide housing for people to live here; he <br />supports a citizens committee on affordable housing. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Councilmember Tarver, and seconded by <br />Councilmember Butler, to establish a committee to work with staff <br />to address how the City might provide more affordable housing. <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Tarver, and Mayor <br /> Mercer <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: None <br /> <br />item 6b <br />Final Report of the Livermore Airport Committee's Recommendations <br /> Mayor Mercer presented the final report of the Airport <br />Committee's recommendations. <br /> <br /> - 7 - 4/04/8 I8 <br /> <br /> <br />