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CONSENT CALENDAR None. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2. Introductions / Awards / Recognitions None. 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda Monith Ilavarasan indicated he was a representative for the Genesis, a nonprofit organization, which is endorsing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Workforce Housing Program. He commented on converting 354 market rate units at Stoneridge apartments to lower middle- and moderate -income housing that would improve things for those who live in the apartments and many of them being essential workers in the City of Pleasanton. Mr. Ilavarasan noted that monthly savings could be between $300-400 for an individual or family and allow people to be able to save and plan for the future. He asked that the commission review this project at the next available opportunity so a recommendation can be made on whether the city should move forward on the project. Chairperson Galvin thanked Mr. Ilavarasan for his comments and advised that the commission was unable to make comment because this was not an item for discussion on the agenda. Mr. Ilavarasan indicated he would send information on this to Mr. Hernandez so it could be shared with the commission. Commissioner Kiziloglu asked that the commission be allowed to question Mr. Ilavarasan about the project so they would be better informed before receiving the information he sends to staff. Mr. Ilavarasan indicated that this project would be an opportunity for the city to partner with a few nonprofits and government organizations to purchase, or jointly purchase, the Stoneridge apartment complex and convert some of the units to low-, moderate-, and middle-income housing. He noted that other details with the project would include the city giving up property tax on the property and in about 30 years be able to decide whether they wish to further increase the affordability or flip the property. Commissioner Kiziloglu questioned if this was something that the city could potentially use towards the affordable housing issue on which it is currently working. Mr. Ilavarasan stated that his understanding is that this would not count towards current RHNA numbers; however, a bill going through state legislature will allow for these projects to count towards numbers in the future. Chairperson Galvin asked that the conversation on this matter discontinue since it was not an item on the meeting agenda. Mr. Dolan noted that this is a matter has been brought to the attention of staff for the past several months and is something City Council has asked to be included in the Housing Element policy discussion and once details have been prepared it will be scheduled for the commission to review. 4. Review and provide comments on draft Preliminary Report sections for the 6t" Cycle (2023-2031) Housing Element Update Chairperson Soby opened the meeting for public comment on this item. Jocelyn Combs — Ms. Combs referenced a letter she had sent to the Housing Commission dated September 14, 2021 in which she outlined her comments on the Housing Needs Assessment. She Housing Commission September 16, 2021 Page 2 of 9