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PlanningBoard | 2011-07-25 | 4 | authority only has jurisdiction on public access within 100' of the shoreline. The policy recommendations are advisory only. Board member Zuppan asked for clarification on the formation of a regional group and whether their jurisdiction would only cover the 100' currently under BCDC jurisdiction. Mr. LaClair stated that the regional group would be a consensus-based group that would develop strategies and not have jurisdiction per se. Mr. Andreas Cluver, Union Representative and coalition partner in 'Protect our Bayside Communities', spoke in support of the Plan. He suggested that public-private partnerships may be used to pay for future development along the shoreline. He urges the City of Alameda to conduct an assessment how the City of Hayward. President Ezzy-Ashcraft opened the public comment period. Mr. Reidy, Harbor Bay Business Park Association member discussed the cooperation between BCDC and the business park regarding the Plan and the remaining development potential of the Park. He spoke in favor of the Plan. Ms. Susan Gallymore, Alameda resident, asked whether Alameda Point hazardous waste contamination and the rise in sea-levels would potentially leach onto the remainder of the island through the storm drains or into the Bay. Mr. Thomas stated that those were valid concerns and were being considered during the engineering and planning process of Alameda Point. No decisions have been made at this time, but that the team is aware of these concerns. President Ezzy-Ashcraft closed the comment period. Board member Kohlstrand commended BCDC and associated organizations that have cooperated in this effort. She noted that the adaptation strategies need to be regional in order to minimize risk for the community. She asked how the recommendations of a 18" or 55" sea level rise would be implemented by the individual cities. Andrew Thomas stated that the implementation plan would likely come in the form of the Climate Element within the City of Alameda jurisdiction. Board member Kohlstrand felt that the Plan had several inconsistencies that contradict each other. She asked how those would be realigned for consistency. She also asked how risk assessment would be conducted. Mr.Will Travis, Executive Director of BCDC, explained the difference between the findings and policies listed in the Plan. He also pointed out that 45 jurisdictions that front upon the Bay and 4 regional organizations have formed a coalition to develop a comprehensive strategy so that investment and economic growth will continue to locate in this area. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 5 PLANNING BOARD 7/25/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-07-25.pdf |