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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2005-12-12,1,"COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
December 12, 2005
Present: Berger, Bunker, Chadow, Chair Cooney, Fort, Vice-Chair Gwynne, Longley-Cook,
Lord-Hausman, Moore, McGaughey,
Absent/Excused: Steffens
Guests: Firena Paulina
MINUTES: The minutes of August 22, 2005 where approved.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Free Shoppers Shuttle for Seniors:
Secretary distributed leaflet on ""free shoppers shuttle for seniors' schedule and pick up
locations. Commission questioned why limited to 75 years or older and to include service
animals.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair: (Chair Cooney)
Commission moved election of 2006 officers to the January 2006 meeting to conform the
bylaws.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Alameda Theater:
Commission reviewed City's/architects October 24, 2005 response to the Commission's
questions and made the following additional recommendations: 1) conduct additional
research into descriptive video applications by contacting Eric Lane at 1-800-443-0728,2) is
stadium seating still allowed under ADA guidelines and/or is there new ADA policy.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2005-12-12.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2005-12-12,2,"Commission on Disability Issues
August 22, 2005
Minutes
Page 2
2. Pedestrian Access During Construction Projects:
Commission moved their recommended ""standards for pedestrian access during construction
projects' with a minor correction. Secretary will forward to City Engineer.
3. Bylaw modifications:
The commission made the following draft modifications to the bylaws: 1) Article III.C.c.
change ""Failure to attend 75% of the meetings held during any 12-month period, whether
excused or not excused."" to ""Three unexcused absences within a calendar year will require a
reminder that one subsequent missed meeting could result in a dismissal from the
Commission."" b) Relabel 'a' to 'C'; ""b"" to 'a'; and 'C' to ""b'. 2) Article IV, C change ""The
Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected by the Commission from its membership at the first
meeting of each year when the Commission is fully constituted."" To ""The Chair and Vice-
Chair shall be elected by the Commission from its membership at the December meeting of
each year. Term of office shall start in January."" and 3) Article V., A, change ""The
Commission shall meet at least once per year as necessary, on the fourth Monday of January,
at 7:30 p.m."" to ""The Commission shall meet at least once per year as necessary, on the
fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.""
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Secretary informed the Commissioners that the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Webster Street is
being redesigned to eliminate the traffic island.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Commission Toby Berger informed the commission on Abilities Expo.
2. Commissioners would like a tour of the old Alameda Theater.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2005-12-12.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2005-12-12,3,"Commission on Disability Issues
August 22, 2005
Minutes
Page 3
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, January 23rd , 2006 in
Room 360, City Hall.
Sincerely,
Matthew T. Naclerio
Public Works Director
Ed Somemrauer
Associate Civil Engineer
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PlanningBoard,2005-12-12,1,"Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting
Monday, December 12, 2005
1.
CONVENE:
7:00 p.m.
2.
FLAG SALUTE:
Mr. Piziali
3.
ROLL CALL:
President Cunningham, Vice President Cook, Kohlstrand, Lynch,
Mariani, McNamara and Piziali.
Also present were Deputy City Attorney Julie Harryman, Supervising Planner Cynthia Eliason,
Planner III Allen Tai, Planner II Emily Pudell, Planner Stefanie Hom.
4.
MINUTES:
Minutes for the meeting of November 14, 2005.
Ms. Eliason advised that the minutes for November 14, 2005, would be considered at the next
meeting.
5.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION:None.
6.
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
Ms. Dorothy Reid wished to provide an update on Target and distributed a summary document to the
prime broker. She noted that many similar cities had tried to increase revenues by bringing in retail,
with a net result being a net loss in revenue for a variety of reasons. She was concerned about that
occurrence in Alameda, and encouraged the Board to consider that was a real possibility.
7.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
7-A.
Adoption of 2006 Planning Board Calendar.
Ms. McNamara inquired whether the November 27, 2006, would be held given its proximity to
Thanksgiving.
Mr. Lynch inquired whether a minimum number of meetings were required, and suggested that it be
canceled. Ms. Eliason replied that a minimum number of meetings were not required.
M/S McNamara/Kohlstrand and unanimous to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. 05- - to adopt
the 2006 Planning Board Calendar.
AYES - 7; NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0
7-B.
UP05-0021; Andrew Alatorre and Lloyd Phraner; 1301 Lincoln Avenue (SH). The
applicants request a Use Permit approval to allow the conversion of retail space into office
use. Pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-4.8C.(2), a Use Permit is required for office uses",PlanningBoard/2005-12-12.pdf
PlanningBoard,2005-12-12,2,"occupying the front 50% of a retail space adjoining a public street. The site is located in the
C-1, Neighborhood Business District.
M/S McNamara/Kohlstrand and unanimous to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. 05-___
to
approve a Use Permit approval to allow the conversion of retail space into office use. Pursuant to
AMC Subsection 30-4.8C.(2), a Use Permit is required for office uses occupying the front 50% of a
retail space adjoining a public street.
AYES - 7; NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0
7-C.
V05-0010; Maxine Gottesman, 2032/2032 1/2 Clinton Avenue (AT). The applicant
requests a Variance, pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-7.8(a)(1), to legalize construction of
one unenclosed parking space in the required front yard of a residential duplex, where no
on-site parking is currently available. The site is located within a R-4, Neighborhood
Residential Zoning District.
M/S McNamara/Kohlstrand and unanimous to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. 05-
to
approve a Variance, pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-7.8(a)(1), to legalize construction of one
unenclosed parking space in the required front yard of a residential duplex, where no on-site parking
is currently available.
AYES - 7; NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0
7-D.
V05-0009/DR05-0096; Mark and Laurie Wagner - 27 Powers Court (EP). Variance and
Major Design Review for a first and second floor residential addition of approximately 450
square feet. The applicant is seeking a Variance from the 20-foot rear yard setback to 3-feet
for an expansion along the same plane as the existing building. The property is located
within an R-4, Neighborhood Residential Zoning District.
M/S McNamara/Kohlstrand and unanimous to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. 05-
to
approve a Variance and Major Design Review for a first and second floor residential addition of
approximately 450 square feet. The applicant is seeking a Variance from the 20-foot rear yard
setback to 3-feet for an expansion along the same plane as the existing building.
AYES - 7; NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0
8.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
9.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
Ms. Eliason advised that the project list for the past month had been distributed to the Board
members.
10.
BOARD COMMUNICATION:
a.
Oral Status Report regarding the Northern Waterfront Plan (Vice President Cook).",PlanningBoard/2005-12-12.pdf
PlanningBoard,2005-12-12,3,"Vice President Cook advised that there had been no further meetings.
b.
Oral Status Report regarding the Golf Course Committee (Board Member Piziali).
Mr. Piziali advised that there had been no further meetings.
c.
Oral Status Report regarding the Oakland/Chinatown Advisory Committee (Board
Member Mariani).
Ms. Mariani advised that November meeting had been canceled, and that the next meeting would be
held on Thursday, December 15, 2005.
In response to an inquiry by Ms. Kohlstrand regarding the Broadway/Jacksor proposal, Ms. Mariani
replied that their Committee was developing a comment to that proposal. She added that Andrew
Thomas spearheaded their group and would be able to provide more information.
Vice President Cook noted that there was been considerable discussion about the project south of the
existing Jack London Square area, including the big residential towers. She inquired whether the
committee was examining the cumulative traffic impacts that would affect the traffic around
Chinatown and the tunnels.
Ms. Mariani advised that it had been brought up, and that she would inquire whether a group had
been formed to address that issue.
d.
Oral Status Report regarding the Transportation subcommittee (Board Member
Kohlstrand).
Ms. Kohlstrand advised that the last meeting was held on Wednesday, December 7, 2005, and that
the traffic issue was raised with respect to movement around the Island and into Oakland. She noted
that there would be additional meetings. [[Her mike was off and her comments inaudible]]
Mr. Piziali noted that this would be his last meeting, and that he would resign from the Planning
Board. He believed that after eight-and-a-half years of being on the Board, it was time for him to
leave.
Ms. McNamara thanked Mr. Piziali for his valuable guidance and expertise, and added that he would
be missed.
Mr. Lynch echoed Ms. McNamara's comments.
Vice President Cook thanked Mr. Piziali for all the work he's done, and the practical advice and
experience that he had brought to the Board as a contractor and long-time Alamedan. She respected
his ability to deliberate, and to discuss the pros and cons of an issue.
Mr. Piziali noted that he would miss this Board, and knew that there were citizens who appreciate",PlanningBoard/2005-12-12.pdf
PlanningBoard,2005-12-12,4,"the Board's work.
President Cunningham noted that Mr. Piziali had three years more experience than he did, and added
that he would be missed.
Mr. Lynch wished to comment about the waterfront development, particularly the 3,000 homes that
would be going in. He believed the Board should be mindful that development in urban areas would
intensify, and that they should be cognizant that is strongly supported at the legislative level and by
environmental groups because of the urban infill component. He noted that building higher did
protect the surrounding hillsides, and added that the need for housing necessitated more infill
housing.
In response to an inquiry by Ms. McNamara whether the City Manager had acknowledged the
communication from the Board regarding staffing concerns, Ms. Eliason replied that she had met
with some of the individual Planning Board members, and is setting up a schedule for next year for
Boards and Commissions to meet with the City Council. She did not know when the Planning Board
would be scheduled for a joint meeting, and added that several other Boards had requested meetings
as well.
President Cunningham advised that he had met with the City Manager and addressed some of the
Board's comments regarding staffing of the Planning and Building Department. He noted that there
was activity to fill the position of Planning and Building Director, and some interviews had been
held. They also discussed guidelines and booklets, as well as waterside development guidelines, as
well as green sustainable ordinances. He noted that the City Manager had to balance the
requirements of other Boards within the budget. He encouraged the Board members to write to the
City Manager to support the Planning Board's concerns.
Vice President Cook advised that she had a meeting scheduled for that morning with the City
Manager, but was unable to attend for family reasons. She echoed President Cunningham's
comments, and noted that she was particularly interested in the coordination between the
redevelopment and planning branches of the City.
Mr. Lynch noted that he met with the Assistant City Manager as well.
11.
STAFF COMMUNICATION:
None.
12.
ADJOURNMENT:
7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gregory McFann, Interim Secretary
City Planning Board",PlanningBoard/2005-12-12.pdf
PlanningBoard,2005-12-12,5,"These minutes were approved at the January 9, 2006 Planning Board meeting. This meeting was
audio and videotaped.",PlanningBoard/2005-12-12.pdf