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PlanningBoard | 2007-11-13 | 7 | with two comprehensive documents: the Master Plan that showed the applicants' long- term plans for the site, and a comprehensive up to date EIR. No action was taken. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that she was copied on a letter from StopWaste.org to the Planning Director with respect to the pursuit of green building ordinances. She requested that the City follow up on this issue at the next meeting. Mr. Thomas advised that an RFQ had been released to advise staff how to proceed with various ordinances, which would help staff return to the Planning Board with as many options as possible. Staff was considering the full range of options, such as requirements for new civic buildings and changes to the Building Code. Staff would provide a more formal update at the next meeting. He assured Board member Ezzy Ashcraft that staff would move as expeditiously as possible. President Cook noted that she had received literature about APA publications and APA membership. Mr. Thomas noted that staff would look into that issue. 11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: Board Member Lynch noted that because there were more buildings along harbor Bay Parkway, he had noticed a great deal more trash. He suggested that the City consider more trash cans, and inquired who managed the trash collection in that area. Mr. Thomas noted that he would find out. a. Oral Status Report regarding the Alameda Point Advisory Task Force (Board Members Cook/Kohlstrand) Mr. Thomas provided an update on this item, and noted that the last meeting on October 24, 2007, had been well-attended. SunCal had made the same presentation that had been made before the Planning Board; they presented the project's history and the consultants presented their thoughts. The geotechnical consultant emphasized the Bay mud issue, and the flooding constraints were discussed. The topo maps were in the process of being revised because they were outdated. The consultant stated that Alameda Point had sunk somewhat. He noted that the audience received Peter Calthorpe's presentation very well. He had emphasized sustainability and regionalism for Alameda Point, and kept future generations in mind. He noted that there was no interaction after the presentation. He noted that the next meeting would be held at the O Club on December 13, 2007, and they planned to address a range of development scenarios. b. Oral Status Report regarding the Oakland/Chinatown Advisory Committee (Board Member Mariani). Page 7 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2007-11-13.pdf |