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Carol Galante, President of BRIDGE Housing Corporation, thanked City staff for the work put into getting the proposal to the Council. She also thanked the Assisted Living Subcommillee for its work in reviewing the management operations. Ms. Galame suggested that with the City participating in this project and with the success of the project, Pleasanton would have the ability to increase the affordability concept. She said her corporation is commitled to providing affordable assisted living. Vera Goupille, President and CEO of Lytton Gardens, indicated her company has been in the business of providing multi-level care to mixed income citizens for over 25 years. She said that this project ofl~rs a mixed income facility that represents a msrvehius contribution to the community, providing the same level of service for all people at all income levels. They have forrod family participation is higher in assisted living facilities, which benefits both the resident and the family involved. With a facility like this in the community, it has been lband to increase family interaction and results in all parties concerned feeling connected. Christine Steiner, 596 Hamilton Way, is a member of the Housing Commission and the Assisted Living Subcommittee. She explained that it is impossible to provide aftbrdability in a facility such as this without the participation of the City. The key to the success of the project is the management of the facility, which was observed in the private sector. The affordability factor is a vital aspect of this assisted living facility project and could be a prototype for other communities to follow. She felt that all concerns could be addressed and worked out in putting together regulatory agreements to have this project move forward quickly. Ms. Ayala asked if the subcommittee had reviewed the financing of the project. Ms. Steiner said yes, and a financial consultant also reviewed it. Linda Hughes, 1714 Verdite Street, Livemore, said that this project represents the next step for the independent residents who live at Kottinger Place, Pleasanton Gardcx~s and at Ridgeview Commons. Those residents communicated to the committee their desire to remain in Pleasanton, and without a facility such as this, they are not able to do this. She believed that they have accomplished a proposal to provide an attractive, affordable and well managed facility. Affordability is the pivotal piece ~br this project. Ms. Ilughes related her own experiences as an employee and consumer in the assisted living facility field. The public hearing was closed. Ms. Michelotti thanked the Subcommittee for its hard work, assistance and dedication in observing the value system, goals and objectives that Council is striving to achieve. Pleasanton City Council 8 09/05/00 Minutes