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Ms. Clark stated she was unable to provide information about sites that are in flood zones, subject to contamination, or in earthquake fault zones but often constraints can be overcome within engineering and design and noted that fewer of these types of risks exist in Pleasanton. She commented on Pleasanton infrastructure that may be older and may present a constraint to development. Commissioner Kiziloglu asked about water and sewer infrastructure build -out requirements for building dense housing. Ms. Clark stated that was a technical question to which she did not have answers since there were variants for building a single-family home or multi -family units. Ms. Hagen asked if the commission needed any clarification on housing resources in Appendix G of the preliminary report. She noted that housing resources are all different programs that the city offers including the loan programs and different resources available to residents. Commissioner Duggan indicated that in reviewing the list of resources she did not see East Bay Community Energy on the list as a resource and felt it should be included. Commissioner Kiziloglu commented on Section 8 housing being closed for the last five years and not now being an available resource. She also felt other resources on the list may not be available. Ms. Clark thanked her for the information. Commissioner Kiziloglu asked about low-income credits available to developers but not members of the community. Ms. Clark advised that the resource list includes resources directly available to residents as well as developers. Commissioner Soby questioned whether staff could foresee new federal, state, or local programs on resources becoming available. Ms. Clark noted the state had identified a large portionof funds available to support affordable housing and recent federal plans may provide additional funding opportunities. In the last section reviewed by Ms. Hagen, she noted it was a review of existing programs, how they have fared over the past 6-7 years, together with recommendations on if they should continue, be modified, or removed. She asked commissioners to comment on items they think should be included. Commissioner Kiziloglu asked staff to define the housing division between the Housing and Planning commissions. Ms. Clark advised that the Housing Division is the department of the city that facilitates programs and resources, and the Housing Commission is the advisory body on housing matters. She commented on the policy ideas that have been identified and indicated that staff was not expecting to get into heavy discussion on these at this meeting but would like commissioners to identify things they do not see on the list they think are important for the Housing Element process. Ms. Clark commented on the existing Housing Element program, accomplishments and achievements, feedback received, and goals for this next Housing Element. She noted this was an opportunity for the city to broaden horizons and the commission to indicate what else could or should be considered for programs, actions, or items that might be addressed. Commissioner Fischer thought the Housing Element was being conducted because it was something the state had mandated but based on what Ms. Clark was saying it appears things can be added to it. Ms. Clark advised that the city has a robust program of actions needed to address the community housing needs and reduce any barriers in place to produce affordable housing and preserve the existing housing supply. She noted that the state outlines parameters within which the city must define a range of programs and specific approach to address the local housing needs. In reference to the issue of homelessness, Commissioner Fischer questioned if discussions should be about creating housing for various income levels and asked staff to clarify this for her. Ms. Clark indicated that it covered all levels from someone homeless who does not have a roof over their head to someone else who may be struggling paying their rent, or who cannot find a unit to meet their family's needs. She discussed issues around housing and the need to address specific challenges noting that the Housing Element is an opportunity for communities to be more ambitious in identify needs and Housing Commission September 16, 2021 Page 8 of 9