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PlanningBoard | 2012-04-23 | 7 | Mr. Thomas responded that the traffic studies do not incorporate the opening of Target. Staff will continue to monitor the traffic. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft motions to approve the Use Permit to allow a Flea Market locating on the College of Alameda Campus with the amendments as discussed. Vice President Burton seconds the motion; motion carries 6-0. No abstentions 9.B. Review and Comment on Staff's Responses to the Regional Sustainable Communities Strategy - Jobs Housing Connection Scenario. Planning Services Manager Andrew Thomas gave brief presentation Board member Knox White stated that the City needs to state the goal of the letter and be more specific with what is being asked of the regional agencies. He disagrees with the letter's statement that the proposal will further increase Alameda's job-housing imbalance, the ratio of jobs to housing will get better by about 20%. Stated that there should be discussion on how the City is asking the region to prioritize the transportation projects. List seems to throw all the transportation projects the City wants is into a letter to the region. Stated he would like to see the City encourage MTC to put together an effective Climate Policy Initiative, which is what the SB 375 asks the City to do and their analysis shows that what they are proposing doesn't really get them closer to their goal. Wants City to encouraging MTC and the County to identifying best practices for reduce green house gas reduction, so they can work with cities to make sure we are all working towards that goal. Stated he would like to see the City argue for geographic equity in regional funding. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft, commended staff on a very good letter. Concerned about job creation and believes if more employment opportunities in addition to more housing then the City can help reduce the commute and therefore reduce the carbon foot print. Stated if there are unfunded mandates then there needs to be some sort of hold- harmless protection. Concurs with Board member Knox White to choose a few achievable goals to work towards Board member Henneberry commended staff for their hard work. President Zuppan stated she does not see credible evidence that the broad assumptions made by ABAG and MTC actually work. She would like to see better proof that this is not just incremental impact that would otherwise occur from the same type of growth governed in a different way. She would like to see MTC and ABAG provide factual information to support the requests that are being made. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 April 23, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-04-23.pdf |