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Draft Meeting Minutes - December 14, 2015
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015
1. CONVENE
President Knox White called meeting to order at 7pm.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Mitchell led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: President Knox White, Board Members Burton, Mitchell, Sullivan. Board member Zuppan arrived at 7:02pm, between items 4 and 5. Absent: Vice President K?ster, Board Member Henneberry
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
Item 9-C was moved to the front of the Regular Agenda.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carlos Carriente spoke against potential development at Alameda Marina. He referenced the maritime and historical importance of the location.
Bill Smith spoke on behalf of Renewed Hope about the North Housing site and looked forward to working with the City on a satisfactory way to proceed with the site.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - None
****9-C 2015-2380
Permit Center Update for 2015
Andrew Thomas, Assistant Community Development Director summarized Planning Department activity for 2015
Greg McFann, City Building Official, summarized Permit Center activity for 2015, including 4,900 Permits, approximately 63 customers per day at the counter and over 32,000 inspections. Board Member Zuppan asked for clarification on who is responsible for approving items such as the Alameda Landing Safeway cart restrictions and how to correct them going forward.
Allen Tai, Planning Services Manager, spoke on behalf of the City's current planners and the activity they carried out in 2015. The City has invested in improving technology and streamlining processes to be more efficient in the future.
Eric Fonstein, Economic Development Manager, described business expansions that occurred in 2015. . He noted expansions Penumbra's expansion to 1000 employees and Natel Energy at the Point. Alameda's reputation with existing businesses has helped bring new ...
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