pages: PlanningBoard/2021-04-26.pdf, 6
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2021-04-26 | 6 | Board Member Rothenberg made a motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution containing findings of Local Climatic, Geological, Topographical, and Environmental Conditions as required to adopt Alameda Local Amendments to the 2019 California Energy Code. Board Member Curtis seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken, the motion passed 7-0. Board Member Curtis made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the all-electric ordinance with the amendments of altering the 15% for rooftop PV systems, clarifying the vegetated roof, remodeled homes would be completely excluded, and building footprints have some equivalency for compliance. Board Member Hom seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. 7-C 2021-861 Proposed Citywide Text Amendments to the City of Alameda Zoning Ordinance (AMC Chapter 30) to Modify Public Art Requirements. Applicant: City of Alameda. Public hearing to consider proposed amendments to Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 30. The proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15303. Amanda Gehrke, Development Manager with the Community Development Department, introduced this item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4913557&GUID=D73EB5AD- 77DB-4592-9002-664B3AE8EB5B&FullText=1. Staff Member Tai also discussed the upcoming Housing Element Update and how state law required they look at any local requirements that present governmental constraints or barriers to housing. That would be part B of this exercise. President Teague opened the board's clarifying questions. Board Member Rothenberg asked about the mixing of operating and capital funds and how that was being managed. She then asked about equity and the exception of establishing a lower public art requirement for affordable housing, she thought there should be equally accessible art regardless of the income of the residents. Staff Member Gehrke said the maintenance costs that were being proposed, that fund would only be for artwork owned by the city and on city property. She explained how art was managed on public and private property. Lois Butler, Economic Development Manager with Community Development, also commented that City departments are committed to the maintenance of the art pieces but Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 6 of 18 April 26, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-04-26.pdf |