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take up some of the slack. Who could object? They're no NIMBY's and there is much nigh density already in that area. He stated that for those who objected to the Planning Commission's recommendation for this project, the members of the Housing Commission hope that tonight you will change your vote. This is an ideal location for affordable housing because it is here. It is available and he wants affordable housing on the Bemal Property, but that battle is for another day. The Housing Commission feels that this piece of property is necessary for the City's affordable housing stock. Ms. Dennis asked if the Housing Commission took an actual formal action in asking for reconsideration? Mr. Levin said no because if Ms. Dennis or if Ms. Michelotfi does not change her mind tonight, it is a moot point. He said that they are hoping that Council will change the decision and than at that time they will be able to work with the Planning Commission and come up with a plan. Ms. Dennis asked if the Commission had a discussion as to a position on th/s? Mr. Levin said yes and the decision was unanimous. Betty Levin, 3178 Weymouth Court, said she was also a member of the Housing Commission. She said she was there, in a large part, because of the Pedro's property. She would like Council to reconsider its decision and provide a piece of land where can some affordable units could be built for the people who need affordable housing in the City. Jennifer Mosel from CRIL made an excellent presentation. People on the Commission know that people she is advocating for are near and dear to her heart and she would hope to be able to provide housing for them. These are people who cannot come forward and speak for themselves and she felt that we, as a City, and we, as leaders in the community, have that responsibility. She is afraid that if we don't do something now, there will not any land left. They were promised that the Bemal Property would provide more units than they have received, and it doesn't seem to be any chance at this point in time that there is going to be more housing there. The Commission is looking for every opportunity possible so that it can take the lower income in lieu housing funds and do something with it. She thanked the people with the Interfaith Forum for attending tonight and she is sure they will be in attendance on a more regular basis. She is looking to the Council for support and guidance and will do whatever she can. Mr. Pico focused the meeting on Item 7 - Matters Initiated by Council. He stated this will allow Councilmembers to talk about items that are not specifically on the agenda or things that they would like to see on future agendas. Ms. Michelotti said she appreciated everyone who came to the meeting. She remembered many years ago when she as a Planning Commissioner, worked with the Social Justice Committee of St. Augustine's and out of that, over a period of time, the Promenade was developed. She wanted to make one comment to the Pedro's site and her decision that the site should remain office/commercial because when we have 320 acres Pleasanton City Council 12 Minutes 04/17/01