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. Discussed page 10 transportation services clarifying that this section addresses in- house transportation services and adding an item under the new operation section regarding planning to involve other transportation providers, emergency services and other parties so they have a chance for input. Vice Chairperson Harris asked if the draft guidelines will be sent out to developers. Mr. Erickson affirmed that they will. Chairperson Stark commented that this is a document that needs to be able to evolve. He asked staff to try to bring the changes to the Housing Commission for November meeting reVIew. Jack Dove, 5250 Case Ave., S-ll0, Pleasanton, addressed the Commission. Mr. Dove feels the guidelines should never be mandatory. He would like to see it softened to make it more optional. There is a section that says there will be a parking space for everyone as well as a storage unit for everyone. Both of those are things that could be very expensive, so he feels the wording is done in such a way that it is understood that this is a suggestion and not a requirement. Mr. Dove noted disappointment in discussions with the Planning Commission regarding the proposed Staples Ranch development, noting that there was no mention ofthe involvement of the Housing Commission. It was moved by Vice Chairperson Harris, seconded by Commissioner Whisnand, that the Commission accept the guidelines as they exist now for reference to the development community with the understanding that they will then be brought back to the Housing Commission after any comments from developers are incorporated. He also asked they be brought back expeditiously. Motioned approved unanimously. C. Approval of Modifications to the Guidelines for the City's Down Payment Assistance Program Scott Erickson presented the staff report. Mr. Erickson stated that many of the Commissioners were involved when the City sought the funds from CalFHA a few years ago. As with many programs like this, once they are established the housing market changes and it becomes difficult to use the program due to incompatibility between the eligibility requirements (e.g., income) and ever-increasing housing prices. That has been the case with the DP A program. Staff was able to preserve the funding and make several quick loans for the last buyers of the Bernal Homes, as they were below-market priced. However, the real intent of the DPA program was to fill a different need by providing a resource for people who wanted to buy existing homes on the open market. Mr. Erickson noted that staff recently requested an extension for using the HELP funds and expects it will be approved for another year. In the letter to CalFHA requesting the extension, staff noted several positive trends, including new inclusionary units, a surge in Page - 8 -