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PlanningBoard | 2010-02-22 | 3 | potential fees could be generated from the immense backlog of Code Enforcement cases that could be used to cover the cost of more Code Enforcement positions. It was also suggested that the City consider payment of overtime for Code Enforcement Officers as necessary to enforce use permit violations related to operational hours of businesses. 9-B Workshop Regarding the Community Development Department Work Program for Fiscal Year 2010/2011. A presentation and discussion of Community Development Department work program priorities, resources, and items for future Planning Board consideration. The Planning Services Manager gave a report on the Work Program for Fiscal Year 2010/2011. President Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Community Development Department realized reductions in staff and resources this past year and given these reductions, there is an on- going need to evaluate projects and demands on staff time and amend priorities and adjust the allocation of resources. She mentioned that a lot of the same items remain from previous work programs and there was need to prioritize projects in light of resource reductions. Board member Cunningham stated that the items that had legal time lines should be top priority. He suggested that the Board look at long term planning and put some goals and guidelines in place for when the economy picks up. He stated that with future developments such as the Waterfront Development Design Guidelines, the Civic Center Master Plan, and Alameda Point, the City should start looking at ways to incorporate zero net energy developments and look at opportunities for sustainable development. Board member Cook mentioned the amendments to the General Plan and believes that they are very important. She stated that the discussion on the Waterfront Design Guidelines should not be limited to the Mixed-Use designations and should cover everything on the waterfront. She agrees that the Climate Protection Element will be very important in future developments. She asked about the Public Art Ordinance Amendment and why that items has gained such priority this year. The Planning Services Manager stated that the item was brought up by the City Council when they received the annual report on the Public Art Fund. The Council's concern was that the funds be used for development of public art and not spent on staff time. Board member Cook voiced concern over the lack of funding for long range planning and believes that General Fund monies could be used to keep these plans moving forward. She feels that a lot of the long range planning has been taken away from the Planning Board and handled by other departments. She believes that it is important for the Community Development Department to have a Planning Director. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked if the Climate Protection Element had a deadline. The Planning Services Manager stated that it did not. He stated that the only item on the Draft Meeting Minutes February 22, 2010 Page 3 of 4 | PlanningBoard/2010-02-22.pdf |