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Draft Meeting Minutes - October 12, 2020
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020
1. CONVENE
President Alan Teague convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
This meeting was via Zoom.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Rona Rothenberg led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Curtis, Hom, Rothenberg, Ruiz, Saheba, and Teague.
Absent: None.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
None.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2020-8375
General Plan Update - Public Forum #2: Preservation and enhancement of Alameda's unique historic neighborhood character.
Andrew Thomas, Director of Planning Building and Transportation, introduced the forum topic. The staff report and attachments can be found at
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4655558&GUID=35512E0E-A704-46D9-B687-36D688D01315&FullText=1.
Amy Mcphee, from the Cultivate Group, described the process and schedule for the General Plan update.
Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer of Alameda, talked about public engagement efforts and how someone can stay informed, offer feedback, and take the surveys on the General Plan. She also explained how you could enter a comment or make a public comment during the meeting.
Director Thomas continued the presentation.
Staff Member Henry read questions and comments submitted by the public.
Comment: another important part of Alameda's character is that it's bikeable as well as walkable.
What does remove barriers between neighborhoods mean?
Director Thomas answered that this means they want to avoid sound walls, cul-de-sacs, and anything that makes it hard for neighborhoods and areas to be connected by foot and by bike. Things should be well-knit together.
Does every policy take into consideration the consequences, impacts, and opportunity costs?
Director Thomas said yes, this is a guide book for all future decision...
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