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It was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Mayor Brandes that the City Council dissolve the Pleasanton Housing Authority and reconstitute that authority and its current members as a City Commission responsible to the City Council. Councilmember Wood asked Mr. Neely if he had ever gottenwritten responses to his letters to Mr. Alves and Mr. Parsons. Mr. Neely said the letters were private and not given as public record. He described a process used to evaluate the per- formance of Mr. Parsons. Councilmember Wood asked Mr. Neely if he thought the Housing Authority Board members were competent. Mr. Neely declined to answer. Councilmember Mercer commented that he was not in favor of the motion and that all that was presented was the opinion of one member of the Board who was dissatis- fied enough to resign. He further stated that he did not like not having a warning about this discussion and that nobody had a chance to do any research. He said he felt the way the motions were presented was entirely inappropriate for Councilmember Kephart and Mayor Brandes, some warning and chance for study would be appropriate. Councilmembers Mercer and Kephart commented on the past responsiveness of the Housing Authority. Councilmember Mercer stated that the matter needs more study to determine what the problem is, maybe the problem is Mr. Parsons and not the entire Authority or the accountability. Mayor Brandes said his position on the issue has been consistent and that he is concerned that there may not be a Komandorski Project if the City Council does not get involved and take charge and bring in proper cost controls. He stated further that the proposed arrangement would work well and that all City resources would be able to work on the problems. Councilmember Butler stated he would not support the motion and that if there are problems then less drastic steps could accomplish the same purpose. He said the Council has already taken some action by reviewing the project with the Board, and if the Council is dissatisfied with the project then some direction should be given to the Authority. Mayor Brandes called for a vote on the motion~ which was as fqllows: AYES: Councilman Kephart and Mayor Brandes NOES: Councilmen Butler, Mercer, and Wood ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Mayor Brandes, that the Council adopt a policy statement in opposition to Federal and State housing sub- sidies, with the exception of senior citizens and long term residents of the City of Pleasanton and, that the policy will not preclude the City from subsidizing housing needed should the City of Pleasanton decide to be the subsidizer. Mr. Levine stated that the affect of the motion is probably a violation of State law. Councilmember Kephart asked for a further explanation. Mr. Levine said that a firm answer would require study and that is why he said it was probably a violation 17. 12/11/79