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PlanningBoard | 2006-08-14 | 8 | Ms. Woodbury generally agreed with Vice President Cook's description of the Planning Board's role, and that the Board must abide by the regulations set forth in the law. Member Ezzy Ashcraft believed the Board would serve the City better by acting proactively, and noted that the deadline for the November ballot had passed. She would like to see a proposed ballot measure to understand the issue more completely." "We have not even seen a ballot measure on this issue." She would like to hear from some outside authorities regarding this issue for more perspective, and cited attractive developments in other cities. She would like to hear more substantive comments than a series of anecdotal events. She believed an outside facilitator would be a valuable addition to the process. Member Kohlstrand suggested forming a task force comprised of people with a range of perspectives, as well as City representatives and the EDC. Vice President Cook believed a less structured forum would be ideal for the problem-solving needed in this issue. She noted that the EDC had interesting perspectives. She would be interested in working with a highly skilled facilitator who could focus the discussion on the fundamental, underlying issues. Member Mariani suggested consulting with the Mayor and City Council on the Board's role in this matter. She supported an outside forum. Member McNamara supported using an outside forum to clarify the issues, and acknowledged the emotional component of Measure A in the community. She believed the forum should be televised. President Lynch noted that he and Ms. Woodbury would develop a plan of action and report back to the Planning Board. b. Oral Status Report regarding the Northern Waterfront Plan (Vice-President Cook). Vice President Cook noted that no further meetings had been held. c. Oral Status Report regarding the Oakland/Chinatown Advisory Committee (Board Member Mariani). Member Mariani noted that no further meetings had been held, and that the next meeting would be held on Tuesday, August 22, at the Asian Health Center. d. Oral Status Report regarding the Transportation subcommittee (Board Member Kohlstrand). Member Kohlstrand noted that no further meetings had been held. 12. STAFF COMMUNICATION None. Planning Board Minutes Page 8 August 14, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-08-14.pdf |