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PlanningBoard | 2016-01-11 | 7 | Doug Perry stressed the need to establish access to the water for maritime uses such as small boats. John Hansen said the access to the water drew him to Alameda 20 years ago. He is concerned that we are focusing on water access meaning a promenade and not actual access to the water for recreational boating activity. Richard Jepsen said residents deserve access to use the water not just look at it. He said the Community Sailing Center needs a better space. Tom Charron said that Alameda's boatyards have been disappearing and we need to prioritize our working waterfront to serve the thousands of boats around the island. Dan Leininger encouraged the board to focus on helping get people in boats, not just watching boats. Yvonne Wiegman had a letter read by Kame Richards stating her experience with Alameda Community Sailing Center and her desire to keep the docks and boat ramps. Ryan Schofield said it seems like we are making it harder for average citizens to get on the water instead of just walking around it. Kame Richards, President of the Alameda Community Sailing Center, explained the value of the Seaplane Lagoon. He showed what Newport beach has done for community sailing. He explained the difficulty of the proposed sailing center location due to prevailing wind direction and that they would prefer to launch along the northern wall, further to the west. Travis Lund, executive director of the Treasure Island Sailing Center, said that getting kids from different socioeconomic backgrounds on the water, it does great things. He said it makes good citizens. Nancy Hird encouraged the board to accelerate the process of getting the water access for the sailing center so we can take advantage now rather than wait years and years. John Platt said that the plans are not utilizing the water. Steve Sorensen echoed the other speakers' comments. He said there are reducing levels of access for people to put small craft in the water. He wishes we could develop something like the Tideway center at the Seaplane lagoon. David Lyman said the board will be remembered favorably for providing genuine access to the water. 7 Approved Minutes January 11, 2016 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2016-01-11.pdf |