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PlanningBoard | 2018-06-25 | 3 | Staff Member Tai said the City is reviewing options for a potential bike and pedestrian bridge. He said the potential design for the bridge would not affect the park programming being considered tonight. Board Member Teague said the developer agreement set aside space along Fifth St. and in the land use buffer and should be included in any discussions of alternative alignments. Board Member Cavanaugh said it may make more sense to land the bridge into the park, rather than going through the development. Board Member Teague asked if the plaza design would change if Fifth St. were narrowed. Mr. Victor said the view corridor is very important and the general character would not change dramatically. Board Member Burton asked about grade changes along Fifth St. and whether that would impact the plaza design. Mr. Victor said they need to rise about two feet from the Mitchell intersection to the wharf and they should be able to have a gradual rise. Board Member Burton said we may be facing a six foot sea level rise by 2100. He asked what the plans are for adaptability. Mr. Victor said they have about three feet of clearance now and are working further with BCDC. President Mitchell opened the public hearing. Bob Balanda, Bohol Circle, said he would like the board to consider naming the park after Bohol Circle. Phillip Abello said that Bohol Circle is one of the oldest Filipino organizations in the United States and supports the idea of naming a park in Alameda after Bohol Circle. He said the group has deep roots in the community and is very proud of its contributions. Cynthia Bonta said she supports naming the park after Bohol Circle. She thanked the board for naming streets in Alameda Landing after people that reflect Alameda's diversity. She said Filipinos contributed to the City's agricultural and naval history. She said recognizing these contributions has a large positive effect. John Knox White said that we have a long way to go in recognizing important segments of our community in public spaces. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 June 25, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-06-25.pdf |