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PlanningBoard | 2014-01-13 | 2 | Vice President Henneberry seconded the motion. The motion carried, 6-0. 7.B. Alameda Point Draft General Plan Amendment, Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Draft Master Infrastructure Plan, and Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) - Approve draft resolutions recommending City Council certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2013012043) and approval of amendments to the City of Alameda General Plan and Alameda Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance), and a Master Infrastructure Plan for the reuse and development of Alameda Point (AP). Mr. Thomas gave a presentation. Board member Zuppan asked if there will be impact regarding the public records request from Ms. Thompson. Mr. Thomas stated that all the information she requested will be available to her tomorrow. Board member Alvarez-Morroni commended staff on the work, and said she sees the transportation piece being the largest part of the EIR. It would have been nice to have a TDM document to connect with the EIR for public review. Board member Köster asked how the City partnered with the City of Oakland on transportation issues. Mr. Thomas said that they have produced multiple reports for alternatives within Oakland and Chinatown, which were produced in cooperation with the Regional Transportation Authority. All of the proposed solutions were rejected by Oakland. The City will continue to work with the County and Oakland to find solutions to congestion problems. He also said that Oakland and Chinatown do not want a new tunnel from Alameda. President Burton asked about the letter from Alameda Point Collaborative regarding supportive housing. Ms. Jennifer Ott, Chief Operating Officer of Alameda Point, provided detail on the supportive housing and job creation numbers for the agreement with Alameda Point Collaborative. The Board opened public comment Mr. Brian Schumacher, engineer, thanked the Board for their time spent on the project. He warned that if the Board adopted these current plans, it would be a great disservice to the public. Ms. Becca Homa, representing AC Transit, thanked the Board for being able to provide Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 January 13, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-01-13.pdf |