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Draft Meeting Minutes - May 10, 2021
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DRAFT MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD AND THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 10 2021
1. CONVENE
President Alan Teague convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was via Zoom.
ASL Interpreters were present at this meeting and can be seen in the video.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Rebecca Kohlstrand led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Transportation Commission: Chair Soules, Vice-Chair Nachtigall and Commissioners Yuen, Kohlstrand, Weitze and Rentschler.
Absent: Commissioner Hans.
Planning Board: President Teague and Board Members Curtis, Hom, Rothenberg, Ruiz, Saheba, and Teague.
Absent: Board Member Cisneros.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
None.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ariana Bindman, a freelance reporter with the SF Gate, wanted to check in with the parklet on Park Street and Alameda Avenue. She had recently written a story about the situation. She believed this story shined a light on class disparity and how city officials were being apathetic towards certain Alameda residents.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A 2021-904
Proposed Citywide Text Amendments to the City of Alameda Zoning Ordinance (AMC Chapter 30) to Modify Public Art Requirements. Applicant: City of Alameda. Public hearing to consider proposed amendments to Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 30. The proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15303. (Item Continued to May 24, 2021, Planning Board Hearing)
Board Member Ron Curtis made a motion that item 6-A be continued to the May 24th meeting and Board Member Rona Rothenberg seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2021-905
Public Hearing on the Alameda General Plan Update.
Andrew Thomas, Director of Planning, Building, and Transportation, introduced the item and gave a presentation. The staf...
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