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Regular Meeting October 2, 2007 Page 7 include public comment, and would be held at activity center or library where the public can gather. Mr. Jones inquired to clarification of the parameter on what the group is doing. Mayor Narvaiz stated this group is being formed to review the problems we are having with landlords and renters and to come back to the Council with other options. Mr. Thomaides stated the final product of the Work Group should come back to Council for the final vote. Ms. Couch stated she would also like this Work Group to review other things than the rental permitting policy. Mayor Narvaiz stated the Work Group will review the presentation Ken Bell presented and provide options to the Council within six weeks. She stated other Staff members are reviewing other issues. She stated Council will review all the options. Mr. Jones and Mr. Guerrero agreed the Work Group did not need to be residents. Mr. Bose stated he feels the members should reside in San Marcos. The Council gave directions that the members of the Work Group Permitting Policy would consist of Rick Tarr, Vance Elliott, Jim Lesage, Tom Wassenich, Robert Hernandez, Michael Flowers and Jason Aleem. Mayor Narvaiz stated she will be moving up Item #31, discussion. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion and receive presentation by Dunkin Sefko regarding comparison of development cost and direction to Staff. Mayor Narvaiz stated a citizen has signed up to speak on this item. Chris Carson stated he is not against the development code, but feels everyone should be on the same level playing field. He pointed out some errors in the Land Development Code. He stated San Marcos has the highest development costs. Scott Smiley, Dunkin Sefko, presented a powerpoint presentation regarding comparison of development costs. Laurie Anderson, Assistant City Manager, stated this study looked at development costs and compared code requirements. She also provided a powerpoint presentation of the history of the project. She also stated Staff can look at an update of impact fees. She stated this would shift the burden to rate payers. She also stated Council can consider implementing Pro -Rata reimbursement and make the Code reflect what we actually do. Mayor Narvaiz stated Council has been given several options and a policy decision needs to be made regarding increasing our single - family market and looking at the affordability factors. Ms. Robertson stated she feels the Council needs to be careful because many of those homes will become rental homes. Mr. Thomaides stated he supports moving forward on these issues. Mr. Bose inquired to the high impact fees. Ms. Anderson stated the City is proactive in extending lines, which costs money. She stated the City was providing infrastructure in areas that aren't developed. She stated if Council pulls back from being aggressive this will reduce the cost. Mr. Guerrero stated he feels the Council should approach what they can control. He also stated the City needs single- family housing. Mayor Narvaiz stated many corporations will not come to San Marcos if there are not enough houses in the cost range for their employees. Ms. Couch stated she agrees with Mr. Guerrero and Mayor Narvaiz. Mr. Jones thanked the Staff for their recommendations and hard work on this issue. He stated San Marcos needs single family housing and affordable housing. Mayor