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PlanningBoard | 2016-06-27 | 9 | Board Member Zuppan made a motion to continue the meeting to 11:05pm. Board Member Henneberry seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. Board Member Zuppan spoke about the Governor's May budget revision which included requirements to allow a lower affordable housing requirements than Alameda has and prevents ministerial reviews like design review. She asked for an update from staff and to make sure that we oppose it. Staff Member Thomas said that there were some delays on that legislation and that they were planning to bring it to Council to possibly take a position. He said the implementation would be very tricky and aspects of the proposal are unclear at this time. Board Member Henneberry thanked the board, staff & public for their assistance and support while on the board. He highlighted what he felt were the highlights of his term including significant progress on rebuilding the NAS, Del Monte phase one, beginning to look at the Bachelor Officers Quarters (AUSD) and the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (City of Alameda) as workforce housing and the unique architecture in the triangle area of Alameda landing. He voiced significant displeasure, though, with political discourse that has evidenced itself in the city since the 2014 election. Specifically, he objected to a narrative around town and in city hall that says city staff is not valued and constantly suspect of devious and nefarious motives even when items as simple as bike lanes and as straight forward as traffic were concerned. He specifically objected to board member Dania Alvarez not being reappointed to the board because the Mayor couldn't tell the difference between a dedicated citizen volunteer and a political adversary. He stated he was not surprised by the Mayor not reappointing him but urged members of the city council to object to positions taken by the mayor that they considered wrong and were deleterious to the city. Henneberry wrapped up his comments by saying he was hopeful for reappointment in 2018 or earlier if the political winds change. 11-A 2016-3059 Report from the Boatworks - Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee *None* 12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS *None* 13. ADJOURNMENT President Knox White adjourned the meeting at 11:06pm. Approved Minutes Page 9 of 9 Planning Board Meeting June 27, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-06-27.pdf |