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PlanningBoard | 2020-09-14 | 8 | Roland Angle brought up the issue of 5G Technology installation on the island and that there had not been any health studies done on the effects of 5G. He was disappointed there was no mention of 5G in the General Plan and wanted to know what the city's policy was about installing 5G on the island. He wanted to know how the city would protect the health of the city's residents against 5G. Rasheed Shabazz, a resident, wanted to encourage the ongoing conversation about racial and economic segregation. He expressed the importance of having clear definitions of equity and inclusion. He believed this process could be an opportunity to address some of the long-standing housing discrimination and to repair the legacy of racial segregation in Alameda. Doree Miles, a resident, and member of the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society felt the draft was too big and needed to be clearer. She also voiced her concern that this meeting should have been postponed until people could attend in person. The link she was originally sent to attend this Zoom meeting did not work and it took her over 40 min to register to attend. She was very concerned with infrastructure and wanted to know why it wasn't addressed first. She mentioned Alameda's sewer system and is concerned that the city will outgrow the capabilities of the pipes. Savanna Cheer wanted to echo what Board Member Hom had said about the missing information about the public's health. She believed the city had a responsibility to take care of its citizens and having access to clean air and water is as valuable as housing. Christopher Buckley wanted the deadline about having comments submitted to the Planning Board more clear. He also addressed the lack of participation from people directly affected by these decisions and blamed the digital divide. He addressed some thoughts on the Density Bonus law and felt that the format of the meeting was too constrained and wanted something with more open discussion. Joyce Boyd, a board member of the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, wanted to vote for a more informal discussion and wanted to know if the HIstorical Advisory Board would be giving input on the General Plan as well. President Teague closed the public comments. 8. MINUTES None. 9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 9-A 2020-8289 Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions Staff report and recommendations can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4630184&GUID=D2D79AB6- AC23-4CD7-B468-0A9CF41F0606&FullText=1. The board did not call any item for review. 9-B 2020-8290 Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 8 of 9 September 14, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-09-14.pdf |