Title
Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - September 3, 2026
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Hernandez and Board Members Bevan, Lee and Brito.
Absent: Board Member Crotty
2. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Douglas Minor (*1:13), who brought a handout to share with the board members discussed the trees in the Fernside neighborhood. He then submitted a formal nomination dossier to designate the Gibbons Drive Sweetgum Tree Canopy as a protected tree corridor.
His handout can be found: 2026-6287:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8204572&GUID=A528ECDA-E7A3-4FBB-89D4-A090DD96797F>.
3. MINUTES
3-A 2026-6254 - Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - June 4, 2026
Minutes can be found:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8190331&GUID=7DA08C79-85A7-42FD-83F2-536AAA9D08B5&FullText=1>.
Board Member Bevan made a motion (*6:25) to accept the June 4, 2026, meeting minutes. Board Member Brito seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.
3-B 2026 - Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - February 5, 2026
Minutes can be found:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8190332&GUID=DE584195-FB30-4580-99D2-BC7D775F83A6&FullText=1>.
Board Member Brito made a motion (*6:49) to accept the February 5, 2026, meeting minutes. Board Member Lee seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4-A 2026-6075 - PLN25-0079 - 2320 Lincoln Ave. - Applicant: Sum Capital Investments. Study session to discuss the structural evaluation conducted for an existing structure built prior to 1942 and included in the City’s Historical Building Study List, for which the applicants have requested a Certificate of Approval for demolition related to its poor condition as part of a project to redevelop the subject property located at 2320 Lincoln Avenue. General Plan: Community Commercial. Zoning: Community Commercial, Theatre Combining District. CEQA Determination: This item is a study session and will not result in any discretionary action, entitlement, or other final approval or decision that would constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Prior to any formal decision by the Historical Advisory Board (HAB) concerning a project at the site, the HAB will conduct a duly noticed public hearing at which time project specific environmental impacts will be considered.
Tristan Suire, Planner II, introduced the item and gave a presentation (*7:40).
The Staff Report and attachments can be found:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8190333&GUID=47EE634C-355F-424C-8BC8-50377848F2AA&FullText=1>.
Board clarifying questions start at the 40:17-minute mark in the video.
Public Comments for 4-A
Woody Minor (*43:08) wanted to know why the applicant was not there and felt the staff report was a bit biased and too “pro-development” and downplayed the potential significance of the building. He discussed the history of the building and its architectural significance. He stated that this was a very important building in the history of Alameda and that more experts needed to weigh in on if it could be saved.
Speaker Minor did ask about commenting on the Tree Canopy but was instructed that item was not open for public comment at this time.
Dara Beirne (*46:49) echoed many of the things the previous speaker had addressed and said this was a landmark in town. He said it was sad that more people did not know the history of this building and that many just saw an eyesore. He said that they should give applicants a chance to do something with this site and not be too dogmatic about what they were preserving.
Action for Item 4-A
Board clarifying questions and discussion continue at the 48:56-minute mark in the video.
This was a study session, and no formal action was taken.
5. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Board Member Lee thanked (*1:22:30) everyone and discussed her background.
6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Buckley, Planning Services Manager, discussed (*1:23:16) his retirement at the end of the month.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:24 pm
*Minute mark in the video