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Ms. Dennis stated that she was just hopeful that a status report would be brought back to Council sooner rather than later. Howard Neely, 448 Amador Court, spoke in support of staff's recommendation, and concurred with Ms. Dennis's comments. He believed the site for this project was ideal as it is located near the downtown and near access for public transportation. Joe Jones, 3625 Touriga Drive, representing the Housing Commission, spoke in strong support of anthorizing staff to meet with EAH to explore the potential for developing the 2.76-acre site located on Vineyard Avenue. The Commission believed that a partnership with EAH would be a unique opportunity for the City. Based on discussions the Housing Commission had with EAH, EAH has agreed that any contributions that the City might make would be structured as a loan and repaid to the City over time into the Housing fund. He indicated that EAH had expressed a willingness to be a receiver site for relocating the Kottinger Place residents should the projected be developed. Once the Kottinger Place residents were relocated, the Task Force could decide what would be the best land use for the redevelopment, whether it be family or senior housing. Mr. Brozosky pointed out that the units that are currently located on Kottinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens are extremely low-income units. He believed if those residents were relocated, the rents would be required to be maintained at the same rate. Mr. Jones indicated that the Task Force would make absolutely certain that the rents were maintained at the same rate. Barbara Hempill, 3186 Berkshire Court, encouraged Council to support the Housing Commission's recommendation and to make this project a high priority by directing staff to bring back a report at the beginning of March. She believed acquisition of this property for low rent, senior housing would also facilitate the work of the Kottinger Place Redevelopment Task Force, which she believed would be the best use of its volunteer commitment. Dolores Bengtson, 568 Hamilton Way, thanked Council for warmly welcoming citizens at its meetings. She concurred with the previous speakers' comments. She believed the EAH project would provide a considerable number of one hundred percent, permanently affordable senior apartments. Fu~ermore, if the project moved forward, it could provide a desirable relocation site for residents of Kottinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens if the redevelopment of those two complexes proceeded. Jack Dove, 5250 Case Avenue, #S110, mentioned that he had addressed Council several months ago regarding his plan for housing. He pointed out that the City has a General Plan, which lays out the terms for various categories of housing in the community. He believed nothing has been done to address the very low-income housing needs in the community. He believed the Auf Der Maur project to be appropriate for the Pleasanton City Council 19 01/20/04 Minutes