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Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - October 26, 2026
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DRAFT MEETING MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2026
Video recording of this meeting can be found here: <https://alameda.granicus.com/player/clip/4378?view_id=6&redirect=true>.
1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
* Members of the public can participate in person or remotely via Zoom.
Present: President Wang and Board Members Hom, Freed, Cisneros, and Ly.
Absent: Vice President Tsou and Board Members Ruiz
New Board Member Freed was introduced (*4:53).
2. AGENDA CHANGES
None.
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4-A 2026-6163 - Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2026 (continued from the October 2026, Planning Board Meeting)
Minutes can be found:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8127111&GUID=3A3BD616-B362-49F1-9644-911301FA7BB2&FullText=1>.
These minutes continued until the next meeting for approval since there was not a quorum to vote nor had other board members watched the meeting video.
5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5-A 2026-6401 - PLN26-0472 - Planned Development Amendment - South Shore Beach and Tennis Club at 410 Westline Drive and 936 Shorepoint Court - Applicant: Reggie Hanna on behalf of Rockhill Management, LLC. Public hearing to consider adopting a Planned Development Amendment to the existing South Shore Beach and Tennis Club Planned Development, Z-8.96, to facilitate the conversion of existing commercial and office space located at 410 Westline Drive and 936 Shorepoint Court into residential space. Any commercial and office space authorized under the original Planned Development that is converted into residential space shall reduce the total commercial space authorized under the Planned Development proportionally. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15183, the proposed Planned Development Amendment is consistent with the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report certified pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act on November 30, 2021 (State Clearinghouse #2021030563)
Board Member Ly recused (*8:16) himself due to his employer managing this property.
Tristan Suire, Planner II, introduced (*8:58) this item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8290328&GUID=E600D8E5-4C1A-4F2C-94EF-2AF324BCAC20&FullText=1>.
Board clarifying questions start at the 16:51-minute mark in the video.
Public Commet for item 5-A
Lucia Catalano (*24:18) was appalled at this project. She discussed how badly the management had maintained common amenities at the site with no plans for restoration or repairs in sight. She was concerned that more construction and more residents would be a strain on everything.
Marilyn Sandaford, via Zoom (*27:44) discussed how bad the light pollution was and that she had to buy blackout curtains and how bad the noise was with the pickleball courts and outdoor grills. She was concerned that more residents would create more noise and light pollution. She said the management did not enforce any of the rules.
Vincent Cardillo, via Zoom (*30:08) discussed an ongoing Code Enforcement case that the management had not addressed. The owners were asking to do new projects but had not addressed any of the code issues. He wanted to see the project approved with conditions that addressed the outstanding issues.
Lacey Dirks, via Zoom (*32:15) also discussed how and the light, noise and smoke was a nuisance and how it had affected their lives He seconded that the owners should be made to follow the rules for the sports complex and to ensure the lights were turned off at a reasonable time.
Action taken for item 5-A
Board discussion starts at the 34:19-minute mark in the video.
Board Member Hom made the motion (*50:50) to approve the staff recommendation and ask that an update regarding Code Enforcement issues at the property be provided to the Planning Board in three to six months. Board Member Freed seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.
5-B 2026-6402 - PLN26-0422 - Downtown Commercial Zoning Text Amendment - Public Hearing to consider a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt Zoning Text Amendments to the Community Commercial (C-C) Zoning District, North Park Street Gateway (NP-G) Zoning District, and related sections in the municipal code to clarify, simplify, and streamline the entitlement processes for retail, personal service, office, and other commercial uses as part of a vacancy reduction strategy for the Park Street and Webster Street commercial corridors. CEQA Determination: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15183, the proposed zoning text amendments are consistent with the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report certified pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act on November 30, 2021 (State Clearinghouse #2021030563).
Henry Dong, Planner III, introduced (*53:01) this item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8290329&GUID=4BDF7029-FD0F-46FE-97C3-06B7186C769D&FullText=1>.
Board clarifying questions start at the 1:04:56-minute mark.
Public Comment for item 5-B
Rich Krinks (*1:35:11) was in favor of this text amendment. He discussed his involvement with the Business District and his work with a committee that reviewed the current zoning structure.
Katie Connell (*1:37:55) was in favor of this text amendment however she felt that this city was sleeping on artist. She discussed the importance of art in a commercial district. She discussed other cities that had been successful by supporting artist organizations and culturally based infrastructures.
Kathy Weber (*1:40:24) Executive Director of Downtown Alameda Business Association, was in favor of this text amendment. She discussed the importance of keeping the business districts energized.
Action taken for item 5-B
Board discussion starts at the 1:42:04-minute mark.
Board Member Hom made a motion (*1:57:47) to recommend to City Council to support and adopt the recommended Zoning Text Amendments with the additional amendment the threshold for Use Permit for office and health clinic use upwards to 5,000 square feet from the staff recommendation of 4,000 square feet. Board Member Ly seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5-0.
6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6-A 2026-6399
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
Recent actions and decisions can be found at:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8290326&GUID=2959EFC0-FCC5-491C-A157-9502B32C7777&FullText=1>.
No decision or action was pulled for review.
6-B 2026-6400
Oral Report - Future Public Meetings and Upcoming Planning, Building and Transportation Department Projects
Brian McGuire, Board Secretary, discussed (*1:56:55) recent actions and decisions and what agenda items to expect at the next meetings.
There were no public comments.
7. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
President Wang adjourned the meeting at 9:01 pm.
*Refers to the minute mark in the video