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of the housing cap. This is particularly important with regard to housing for very low- income residents. Pleasanton is far short of its goal. The city has met its obligation for moderate and low-income housing, but has produced three times the amount of housing for high-end families. She noted there are 850 units of assisted living and skilled nursing units under consideration, and hoped Council would review the workforce required to staff such a facility based on licensing. She felt many employees would be required and many of those are paid minimum wages. They will require very low income housing, unless it is expected they will commute from Tracy or Manteca. Their real need will further exacerbate the unmet need for low-income residents in Pleasanton. Becky Dennis, 838 Gray Fox Circle, also spoke on behalf of Citizens for a Caring Community. She referred to the assisted living units and urged that Council not count the 65 units of house-like development towards the housing cap. She felt they couldn't be treated as housing because they cannot meet the affordability requirements without challenging the business plan of the operator. It makes more sense from a planning standpoint to reserve development potential that will help the city meet its very low income housing needs. Kevin Close, 871 Sycamore Road, did not believe affordable units should be counted towards the housing cap because it would affect the city's ability to bring in lower income housing. He asked how the infrastructure capacity for sewer and water was calculated for a development of this size? Mayor Hosterman said that question has not been answered because the project is only in the discussion phase at this point. There were no other speakers. 4. NEXT STEPS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL OR COMMISSION Trish Maas asked how impact fees would be assessed for the Staples Ranch project? Mr. Iserson said the question of impact fees and infrastructure are addressed in the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan, which includes a financing component for the property owners in the specific plan area, including Staples Ranch. Ms. Maas asked if the fees were different if it were a business or commercial project? Mr. Iserson said assisted living facilities are subject to residential fee structures, but in the case of Staples Ranch there is a special financing program that was devised and will be reexamined and adjusted. In the past, assisted living facilities have been assessed residential fees even though they have not been considered as housing units. Joint Workshop City Council/Planning Commission 9 11/29/05