Resolution 16278 CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 16278
TO NOMINATE PRIORITY CONSERVATION AREAS TO THE
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS.
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) has updated the
Priority Conservation Area (PCA) planning framework which creates a regionally
consistent approach to designate key areas for conservation and nature-based
improvements; and
WHEREAS, PCAs include diverse landscapes such as trails, urban parks, and
areas that benefit from urban greening or nature-based climate adaptation solutions; and
WHEREAS, the PCA planning framework includes locally nominated PCAs as
locations to coordinate local and regional planning for the conservation of regionally
significant areas which are adopted by the ABAG; and
WHEREAS, the PCA designation provides opportunities for grant funding to
support conservation, restoration, and recreational projects, helping to achieve local and
regional conservation goals; and
WHEREAS, the updated PCA criteria adopted by ABAG in 2024 aim to ensure
alignment with regional sustainability and conservation priorities; and
WHEREAS, the nominated PCAs contain parks, shorelines, trails and corridors
that contribute to the ecological, recreational, and climate resilience needs of the City of
Alameda and the greater Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda is working with Community Action for a
Sustainable Alameda, the East Bay Regional Park District, the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission, Caltrans and other community partners to design and
implement numerous urban greening, recreation, and sustainability projects in Alameda;
and
WHEREAS, the designation as a Priority Conservation Area does not alter existing
land use designations, zoning, or the City's land use regulatory authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda has applied for and/or obtained a variety of
funding sources and additional funding is required to implement the plans and programs
embedded in the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, Urban Forest Plan / Equity
Priority Planting Areas, Mobility Element, Open Space and Parks Element, and
Conservation and Climate Element; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda recognizes the importance of nominating the
mapped PCAs to ensure eligibility for future funding and support for projects that enhance
the areas shown in the nomination exhibit, representing parks, priority planning areas,
corridors, trails and shorelines;-; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act,
this project is exempt for environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21150, Feasibility and Planning Studies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda:
1. Endorses the nomination of the PCAs mapped in Exhibit as Priority Conservation
Areas to be adopted by the Association of Bay Area Governments, recognizing
their regional and local significance;
2. Authorizes staff to complete and submit the required PCA nomination form and
any supporting materials to MTC/ABAG.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting
assembled on the 3rd day of June 2025, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Boller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor
Ezzy Ashcraft — 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
said City this 4th day of June 2025.
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Lara Weisiger, Ci lerk
City of Alameda
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Yibin Shen Attorney
City of iineda