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Ms. McKeehan said there was no definition of affordable. The City programs for <br />affordable housing do cost much less than $350,000, but are subsidized in one form or another. <br />Most people generally have someone in mind whom they wish could afford a house in <br />Pleasanton. A more detailed survey would be necessary regarding affordability. The City has <br />done as much as it can to make certain a variety of housing products and prices are available. It <br />continues to work to provide more housing at the lower income levels. <br /> <br /> There was discussion about the increase in house prices and the levels of income <br />necessary to purchase a home. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis inquired about the questions regarding City services. She did not think a <br />high percentage of the residents would have used Building Inspection for example and wondered <br />why the questions were included. <br /> <br /> Ms. McKeehan felt that if people had not used the services, they would not have <br />responded to the questions. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis believed the City had done a lot in terms of educating the public on housing <br />needs and the good job it has done in fulfilling that. She was not certain people really thought of <br />a dollar amount when they thought of affordable housing. They just think of people they know <br />who can't afford to live here even though they have good jobs. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala referred to the rating for water quality. She related her experience when she <br />goes to a store to fill a five-gallon jug of water and they just turn on a faucet. She asked why <br />citizens can't do that in their homes? <br /> <br /> Ms. McKeehan indicated the water quality is fine; the issue Ms. Ayala referred to is taste. <br />It is the mineral balance in the water that determines the taste and staff is continuing to work <br />with Zone 7 to improve the taste. That is a very expensive process. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti suggested a synopsis of the survey be sent along with water bills to all the <br />citizens. <br /> <br /> Mr. Campbell said this is the ultimate report card for City staff and said the results were <br />amazing. He commended staff on all the hard work. <br /> <br />MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL <br /> <br />There were none. <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR <br /> <br />No action was required. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 5 09/04/01 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />