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Draft Meeting Minutes - November 9, 2020
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2020
1. CONVENE
President Alan Teague convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
This meeting was via Zoom.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Xiomara Cisneros led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Curtis, Hom, Rothenberg, Cisneros, Ruiz, Saheba, and Teague.
Absent: None.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
None.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joe Cohen gave a prepared statement about support for CARP (Climate Action and Resiliency Plan) and the vision to repurpose the Air Navigation Tower at Alameda Point into the Climate Control Academy and Tower. He spoke about these plans and how Alameda could be at the forefront of climate action in the Bay Area.
David Vasquez, a member of Nor-Ca Climate Action, also talked about urgent climate action plans and echoed the comments started by Mr. Cohen.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2020-8463
General Plan Update - Public Forum #3: Protecting the environment, responding to the climate crisis, and meeting regional responsibilities.
Andrew Thomas, Director of Planning, Building, and Transportation, introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4680800&GUID=7C16C129-0DC4-45F9-BCE1-B4B872DECC14&FullText=1.
Amie MacPhee, from Cultivate, also explained what to expect from tonight's forum and what to expect in the coming months, and how they were integrating everyone's input.
Sarah Henry, City Public Information Officer, spoke about how citizens can share their feedback. She also walked attendees of the meeting through pole questions.
President Teague opened public questions.
Staff Member Henry read questions submitted by the public.
Is there a way to confirm that the surveys are being answered by actual Alameda residents?
Staff Member Henry answered tha...
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