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one it was felt capturing affordability through the fee made sense. She noted that the Lower Income Housing Fund (LIHF) is low at the current time so it is important to collect fees from projects. Commissioner Meyers felt an analysis of things would have been good so the Commission could compare, because staff clearly had a thought on where funds collected would go. She felt this project would stand out in the Valley Trails neighborhood and was concerned about accepting funds and not being able to offer lower cost housing for teachers, police officers, etc. Staff and Commissioners discussed the need to provide smaller homes in the mix of larger homes and the need to offer homes that people can afford. Ms. Hardy commented on putting smaller homes on lots and people not being able to afford to maintain the properties. Commissioner Meyers discussed the issue of lower income housing and the City of Pleasanton being able to provide affordable housing. Commissioner Soby felt the issues being discussed were those of many projects coming before this Commission that have funds going into the LIHF and believes this is becoming a serious issue. He would like to see projects brought to this Commission before they get to the stage of the current projects being considered by this Commission. Commissioner Meyers discussed the proposed pricing of the homes in this Ponderosa project. She commented on the sales price of the homes and the credits to the City not being a good perspective. Ms. Reisner suggested this was something the Commission should discuss when evaluating fees and could be discussed mid-2017. Commissioner Galvin felt the purpose of this Commission was to discuss feasibility and affordability. Ms. Reisner discussed the relevancy of all comments from the Commission and noted they will be included in staffs report to City Council. She noted that funds from this project would be leveraged to help funding for another project. Commissioner Lombardo asked about the 20% rule. Ms. Amos noted that information from the Ponderosa meetings with neighbors, the Planning Commission's workshop meeting, and comments and recommendations from this Commission will all be taken into consideration. Commissioner Meyers asked about the availability of reports from the meetings Ponderosa had with the neighbors. Ms. Amos advised that information was available in copies of city minutes. Commissioner Galvin stated that he would still like to see something that would allow for lower cost housing that teachers, members of the police, firemen, etc. could afford. Ms. Hardy noted that neighborhood issues have been addressed by Ponderosa by providing a lesser number of homes. Commissioner Lombardo indicated that he understood the concerns of the Valley Trails neighbors. He asked about the availability of the park and club house to others living in the neighborhood. Ms. Amos advised that park improvements are part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan requirements and the City's requirements. Commissioner Lombardo asked about the In-Lieu fees and where the City proposes to put lower income housing. Ms. Amos advised that housing will be in the locations already zoned by the Page - 4 -