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BACKGROUND In November 4, 2003, the Council authorized staff to begin studying the potential for the replacement, expansion and/or renovation of Kottinger Place, which is a 50-unit affordable senior facility owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton located at 240 Kottinger Drive and Pleasanton Gardens, which is a privately owned 40- unit affordable senior development located at 251 Kottinger Drive. A visual of the area is included as Attachment 3. To assist with this project, in February 2004, the Council approved the formation of a ten member Kottinger Place Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force's membership includes 5 at-large members, 2 members from the Housing Commission, 2 members from the Board at Pleasanton Gardens and 1 member from the City Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission). The Task Force roster is included as Attachment 4. The project was initiated by a group of local residents concerned about the long-term physical viability of Kottinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens, the perceived need to improve tenant living conditions and an interest in developing additional affordable units to address a community need. While the initial project focus was related to identifying solutions to address the long-term needs, including significant maintenance/upgrade requirements, energy and accessibility improvements, long-term financial stability (particularly for Kottinger Place) and senior oriented social and unit amenities, after studying these issues, the Task Force developed a number of project goals including placing its focus on a new housing development. A listing of Task Force and City Council endorsed goals is included as Attachment 5. To assist with this project, the City Council entered into an agreement with CCH to direct the planning/predevelopment process. The Council may recall that with other affordable housing projects such as the Park View Assisted Living Project and the Promenade, the City selected adeveloper/owner to direct the planning/predevelopment and development processes early in the planning stages of development. However, due to the uncertainty of this development effort moving forward and the multiple parties involved (City of Pleasanton, The Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton and Pleasanton Gardens), it was determined that selection of a developer will be addressed after completion of a project concept, financing plan, site plan and general project design and ownership structure had been completed. A summary of the work included in the CCH work plan and the status of active items is as follows: Page 2 of 8