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Housing Element, it would keep track of the balance ofthe units which will need to be made up somewhere else in the City. In response to Commissioner Blank's inquiry regarding whether the balance of units could be transferred anywhere in the City and not necessarily to property owned by the same owner, Mr. Iserson replied that the number of housing units is a general accounting matter and does not have to be in compensation to the developer. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission then reviewed the Goals, Policies, and Programs and provided the following comments and recommendations: Text Page VII-2 Chairperson Arkin noted that mountain lions and bobcats were seen in the greenbelt area between Martin Avenue and Lake "I" by the Mohr Elementary School. Page VII-3 Chairperson Arkin inquired why the Western pond turtle is considered a reptile rather than an amphibian like frogs. Ms. Stern replied that they are categorized that way. Page VII-7 Commissioner Fox inquired why no reference is made to Arroyo Las Positas, which goes through the Staples Ranch, in addition to Arroyo del Valle, Arroyo Mocho, and Arroyo de la Laguna. Ms. Stern replied that she will check on why it was omitted from the text as it is included in the graphics Page VII-II Commissioner Olson suggested that in reference to the monitoring of diazinon in the second sentence, "would" sounds weak and should be replaced by "should" or "will," which is more action-oriented. Ms. Stem replied that this section is a description, not a policy, and that the language could be modified. Chairperson Arkin indicated that he would like to see language in the text as well as a policy addressing a desire to improve the taste of water in the City. Ms. Stern noted that this Element addresses water quality for the water resource and that water odor, taste, and hardness are discussed in the "Water Supply" section of the Public Facilities Element. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, May 24, 2006 Page 4 of8