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senior community. He requested that he be g/ven the opportun/ty to make a presentation to council that would allow him more time to discuss the elements that he is familiar with in order for the City to meet the requirements for its General Plan for very-low income senior housing. He pointed out that the Del Arroyo Apartments have 150 units that were at one point in time, available for very-low income senior housing. He strongly believed this opportunity still existed if the City would actively pursue it. Patricia Belding, Chairperson, Citizens For a Caring Community, presented written communication to Council. She requested Council give a high priority stamp to the consideration of the EAH proposal for senior housing on the Auf Der Maur property. A non-profit development like this could serve the lowest income and meet the needs of the City's residents, and it would multiply City funds through outside resources, which a developer like EAH is able to put together. She believed this was the most "live" of the ideas currently on the table for use of the City's low income housing fund, and urged Council to give it high priority support so that this opportunity is not lost. Mayor Pico closed the public testimony. It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Hosterman, to authorize staff to meet with EAH, a non-profit housing corporation, to explore the potential for developing a 2.76-acre site located on Vineyard Avenue (next to Birch Creek) with an affordable senior rental housing development. Ms. Hosterman noted that she had a number of concerns. She believed this oppommity would allow for one hundred percent affordable senior housing in the City, which would be a great addition. She pointed out that the City's financial contribution might be significant, which was of concern to her. She was not buying into the redevelopment of the two existing properties as she has concerns about it. She believed, however, this proposed project would be a great opportunity and did not want to pass it up. Mr. Brozosky believed Council should always be looking for the best oppommifies for the community. He did not see any negative side to directing staffto discuss the proposed project with EAH, but wanted to make it clear that at this point, it was not a commitment from the City. Ms. Ayala applauded members of the community for searching out the property. She pointed out that Council has a significant number of projects that it is currently working on. She believed there were a lot of pieces tied to this property, including the existing neighborhood. From her experience, this proposed project should be handled slowly. She did not want to leave the impression that it would be realistic to have a report back to Council by March. The other complicating piece of this project that is important to her is the General Plan review. She pointed out that when Council approved the Housing Element, Council did so in order to more forward with the State, fully knowing that it would be looking at the General Plan review. She noted that the General Plan review was a top priority for her and would continue to be when Council held its Pleasanton City Council 20 Minutes 01/20/04