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Ms. Dennis pointed out that the last time Pleasanton sent a letter objecting to the housing goals, ABAG raised the mount of housing required. Right now, if240 units were built in Pleasanton for the next seven years~ Pleasanton would meet its goals and not violate its General Plan. Mayor Tarver asked where that could be done? The only large areas lea building are the Bernal Avenue property, Happy Valley, Staples Ranch and the Busch property. There is also a growth management ordinance and he will fight to keep from changing that. The city is far below the ABAc, j goals at this time. Ms. Ayala said she believed in city-centered growth and the ABAG plan is not city-centered. She felt the plan was absurd. Ms. Dctmis said the City doesn't have to build housing now~ it just has to provide the opportunity. Mayor Tarver believed that was playing a game with the State. The General Plan could be amended saying there are places for affordable housing, but it is only a matter of time before it is apparent that the housing catmot be built. Ms. Dennis believed the City was planning for smart growth in its General Plan, Ms. Ayala felt the State does not recognize city growth limitations. Mr. Pico [bit this was an nnfunded State mandate. if thc State wants Pleasanton to provide affordable housing, it has to indicate where the money will come from to build the housing and to mitigate the 'adverse impacts, such as traffic, air quality, crowded schools, etc. That message needs to be sent to the State. Another issue he objected to was regarding the formula for jobs/housing balance. Some jobs have been relocated from other parts ofthc Bay Area, such as Safeway and Shaklcc, which moved their offices to Pleasanton. These are not new jobs in the Bay Area. The employees will probably still live where they had before. He acknowledged that the expansion of PeopleSoll would be considered new .jobs. When ABAG uses its formula to establish housing requirements based on commercial square footage, it does not take into account the fact the many employees will maintain their existing housing and commute to the new locations. Mayor Tarver f~lt that ABAG was an exercise in futility and was not practical or realistic. Mr. Fialho indicated staff would revise the letter to add Cotmcil's comments. It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Mr. Pico, to send a revised letter to ABAG. Pleasanton City Council 14 08/15/00 Minutcs