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community at Kottinger Place through her excellent management skills, her leadership in facilitating a wide range of resident activities, and her caring demeanor and pleasant conversation; and whereas, Susan has contributed substantially to the Housing Commission through her enthusiasm, her commitment, her faithful attendance at meetings and her hands-on knowledge of senior issues; and whereas, the contributions made by Susan have helped the Commission in its colt of promoting senior affordable housing in Pleasanton; and whereas, the Housing Commission appreciates Susan's long- standing enthusiasm and dedication to her role as on-site administrator at Kottinger Place; now, therefore, be it resolved that the [[ousing Commission does hereby recognize and commend Susan Batchelder and expresses its sincere appreciation for her years of service to Kottinger Place and the Housing Authority of "fhe City of Pleasanton. The commendation was approved by unanimous consent. Since Ms. E3achelder did not attend the meeting it was agreed that if she were unable to attend a future meeting the commendation would be sent to her with thanks for her work over the past several years. As included under item SC on the Consent Calendar, Commissioner Stark thanked Mr. Erickson for putting together the application to the National Association of Realtors which resulted in the BayEast Association of Realtors receiving the Ambassadors for Cities award for its work in promoting the development of the Tri-Valley I lousing Opportunity Center. Commissioner Stark noted that the Tri-Valley was one of only live jurisdictions throughout the counhy to receive this recognition. I0. DISCUSSION OF AG[;NDA AND SCHEllULF. FOR APRIL 16, 2009, M1~'.F,TING Scott Erickson advised that staff expects the two new commissioners to attend the April meeting. The agenda for the meeting will tentatively include the following items: • Introduction of new commissioners and alternate • Approval of annual Operating C3udget for Kottinger Place for fiscal year 2009/l0 • Approval of annual Agency Plan Update for the Pleasanton I[ousing Authority • Workshop regarding the City's housing programs and general housing issues Commissioner Stark requested the Commission be provided an update on the City's Housing Element Mr. Bocian advised that data is still being collected and that work on the document is anticipated to be completed mainly in-house by City staff. Commissioner Stark also discussed with Mr. 13ocian details of the Windstar apartment complex adjacent to the BAR"f station including its financing and affordability. Mr. I3ocian also provided information about the senior complex at Staples Ranch and advised that this would soon be moved forward to the Planning Commission. Information on how the Initiative would affect this process was also discussed, as well as the legal Pnge - 6 -