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will hold for the 40 residents at the complex, which is in dire need of repair/renovation. He discussed the need for combining with another facility to provide low-income housing for seniors, and increase the number of available units. Mr. Henshaw commented on the need to keep the park and tackle the problems related to Regalia House and the park entrance. He was concerned about meeting the needs of low- income seniors in the community, if some kind of agreement to expand and improve the two (2) facilities was not found. Christine Steiner, (Task Force Member) 596 Hamilton Way -indicated that she had been a member of the Housing Authority after Kottinger Place was built, and was involved with evaluating the project with the architect. One of things to overcome was the feeling that the two (2) senior communities were different, even though they both had been funded by HUD. Ms. Steiner indicated this was one of the reasons the Task Force felt it was important to look at combining the projects and making them economically feasible. She further discussed financing issues, how the Task Force had wanted to build and relocate seniors to the Bernal Property, and relocating problems for seniors. Ms. Steiner also noted that the Task Force wants only what is best for the community, and urged the Commission to think about what is best for the senior residents. Eric Hoff, 265 Kottinger Drive - is a 30-year resident of Kottinger Drive, next to Pleasanton Gardens. He discussed parking issues at Pleasanton Gardens, and the need to keep Kottinger Village Park. Mr. Hoff also stated that his family would not like to see three-story buildings built at this location. John Weir, 414 Amaral Circle -advised that his house backs up to the park. He questioned how many units the City is willing to build, while still keeping the park. Mr. Weir felt that the aging community of Pleasanton would increase quickly with the baby-boomers; meaning more than 150 units for Seniors were going to be needed. He questioned at what point it would be possible to keep the parks and still provide affordable senior housing, and whether any other locations were considered. Mr. Weir suggested that the City look at solutions that are not locked into these two (2) sites. Wayne Couto, 302 Kottinger Drive -lives across from the park and Kottinger Place. Mr. Couto appreciates the comments of Mr. Fiedler, and stated that his neighbors were committed to maintaining its current environment and the seniors living in the area. He asked that the Commission and Task Force do what is best to remain within the current boundary for the facility and not expand into the park, and perhaps consider putting a new community center on the Pleasanton Gardens site. Sherry Hoff, 265 Kottinger Drive -indicated the importance of taking care of our seniors, and not locate them in a facility that isthree-stories high. Ms. Hoff discussed the need for locating Seniors in an ambient property, but would not like to see any of the parkland decreased for this project. She had real concerns about what would eventually be done with the Pleasanton Gardens site. Chairperson Ellgas closed the meeting for public comment, and suggested a 10-minute break. Chairperson Ellgas then thanked the speakers for attending the meeting and voicing their comments. Mr. Wolfe reminded the Commission that its comments should be focused on impacts to the park size and Regalia House only. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes October 11, 2007 Page 5