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PlanningBoard | 2021-09-13 | 6 | was the cheapest way to get more housing. For LU-18 he wanted to see "define a Mainstreet" for the Alameda Point Waterfront. For LU-31 he felt that the ferry gateways had been left out and thought something should be there to welcome people when they come in on the ferry. He appreciated the Special Needs Section that the staff had added to the parking design. He discussed that what was in the legend and what they had described should match and the importance of acknowledging proper terms from gender and people experiencing homelessness, language matters. For CC-17 Zero Waste Culture he discussed how composting and gardening should be made available to residents. He was not in favor of adding bike boulevards at this time to the 15 mph zones. He then gave his thoughts on transportation for 8-80 and parking fees and spaces. He also gave his thoughts on the Infectious Disease Preparedness section. He was supportive of leaving Harbor Bay Club as it was and explained how he viewed the site. Director Thomas took notes on every board member's comments and asked questions making sure understood what board members wanted to see in the final draft. President Saheba thanked staff for their hard work on this plan. He believed a lot of his thoughts had already been stated. He gave his thoughts on LU-31, he was in support that ferries were also gateways. For the Harbor Bay Club, he knew that it was a community asset but acknowledged how it had deteriorated over time. He saw an opportunity to really look at it through the lens of the Housing Element. Board Member Hom asked questions about the next steps and how the schedule would be affected by asking for a final draft. He also asked for clarification on bike boulevards. Director Thomas explained the staff's schedule and next steps. Lisa Foster, Transportation Planner, explained what a bike boulevard was. Board Member Teague made a motion to request that the staff bring back a Final Planning Board Draft for their approval to recommend to the City Council. Board Member Curtis seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. 7-B 2021-1270 Amendment to the City Council Policy for Naming City Property, Facilities and Streets - Citywide - Applicant: City of Alameda. Public hearing to review and comment on the City Council-initiated revisions to the Policy for Naming City Property, Facilities, and Streets. CEQA Determination: The proposed amendment is not a project under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and Public Resources Code Section 21065. No further environmental review is needed. After a discussion and a vote, it was decided due to time to bring this item back at a later date. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 1 of 10 September 13, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-09-13.pdf |