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PlanningBoard | 2011-01-10 | 7 | Item 8 shall read "no less than a minimum of 9 bike parking spaces.' Add a condition to "screen the electrical transformer to the extent available" Add a condition to"refine the design of the stairwell and elevator shaft elements" Vice President Autorino seconded the motion as amended. Approved with Conditions 5- 0 9-B Overview of SB 375, the Regional Sustainable Communities Strategy and the Opportunities for Involvement by the City of Alameda Informational Only Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager, reported on the regional effort the City of Alameda will be participating in, which has important implications to Alameda in the future. It is an effort initiated by Senate Bill 375 to address global warming in the State. The Planning and Public Works Departments are working together and are attending a series of meetings held by regional agencies that will continue for the next two years. Basically, the State is requiring a discussion about ways to reduce green house gas emissions. SB 375 calls for the development of a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) in all metropolitan regions in California. Within the Bay Area, the law gives joint responsibility for the SCS to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). These agencies will coordinate with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). Mr. Thomas explained that once the State Legislation determines the most sustainable way to develop, then State funds and resources will be available related to housing development, housing allocations, transportation fund, planning grants and housing grants. Grants will go to those communities that are taking the responsibility to comply with the Statewide climate regulations in a positive way. Alameda has development opportunities with Alameda Point, Alameda Landing, Northern Waterfront and sections of Park Street and Webster Street. Being in-line with this bill would position Alameda in the future to be eligible for funds for the aforementioned developments. Should Alameda be unable to comply it would be hard to obtain these funds. The concept is that cities that take on this process will be better positioned in the future to receive State funds. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. 11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: None. 12. ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 p.m. APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 7 OF 7 PLANNING BOARD 1/10/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-01-10.pdf |