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265 that she has been having trouble with trespassers and vandalism to fences, which are owned by the City. She stated she had notified the Police Department several times regarding this matter, and that she had repaired the fences herself in order to keep the animals from getting out of the pasture. She stated she had also posted a sign in an attempt to keep trespassers off of her property. Ms. Halverson stated the fences had been torn down again this week, and she requested Council assistance to resolve this matter. After discussion, Mayor Mercer instructed the City Manager to investigate the problem and to meet with the Police Department to discuss ways of resolving it. Mayor Mercer requested Ms. Halverson's assistance in locating those who trespass on her property. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TASK FORCE ON HOUSING PRESENTATION Mr. Mike Harris, Chairman of the Chamber Task Force on Housing, presented a written report to Council and emphasized the highlights of the report. He stated that a moderate-income family is defined as earning about $30,000 for a family of four as the median income for Pleasanton is $27,000.00. Affordable Housing is defined by the Chamber as housing affordable to such families. Mr. Harris stated the Committee reviewed City standards and procedures, financing, and opportunities. He recommended that the City set up a task force to conduct an in-depth review of the permit and planning process, fee schedules, building standards and density re- quirements for housing in order to determine how they can be made more efficient and cost-effective for all housing projects, and how special consideration could be given for certain apartment, affordable or elderly projects (such as fee waivers, priority processing, density bonuses and so forth); inventory all land owned locally by public agencies and investigate the procedure for use, sale, trade or other disposal of such land; eliminate all apartment construction from the. Residential Allocation Program; review current zoning and zoning categories to determine whether enough residential land is zoned for high and medium density development; appoint a committee or hire a consultant to pursue ~mmediate investigation of the potential for using mortgage-backed revenue bonds for housing construction; set up an affordable housing competition and allocate a portion of Pleasanton's resources to such a competition; solicit proposals and approve a pilot "no-frills" housing development. Mr. Harris stated that the Chamber of Commerce will cooperate with the City in any way possible relative to this matter. Councilmember Kephart thanked Mr. Harris for the report~ and stated he hoped some action would be taken regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer stated the City faces a tremendous burden with reduced staff and a considerable number of large developments for commercial and industrial projects. He stated he was concerned about the magnitude of the Chamber's recommendations and time involved. Mayor Mercer stated he did not feel this matter is a number one priority for staff and requested that the Chamber accept the challenge of doing what they had just requested the City to do, with the City assisting in the areas of City involvement. He stated that the inventory of land had already been accomplished. Councilmember Butler stated that some of the Chamber's recommendations would require Council policy direction while others have to do with the "nuts and bolts" of the issue. Council again thanked Mr. Harris and the Chamber of Commerce Housing Task Force for their excellent report. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II~ .CHAPTER 1~ BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 (CONDOMINIUM~ TOWNHOUSE AND STOCK COOPERATIVE CONVERSIONS) (Contd. from 12-23-80~. 2-10-81~ and 3-24-81) Mr. Levine presented his report (SR 81:121) dated April 14, 1981, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the continued public hearing open. 2. 4/21/81