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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2008-10-27,1,"APPROVED
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
October 27, 2008
TIME
The meeting convened at 7:05 P.M.
PRESENT
Vice-Chair Moore, Commissioners Berger, Longley-Cook, Kreitz and Krongold.
ABSENT
Chair Lord-Hausman, Commissioners Berger and Kirola.
MINUTES
The September 22, 2008 minutes were approved with corrections to agenda item one under New
Business; and agenda item six under Oral Communications/Non Agenda Items.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There was no written communication.
NEW BUSINESS
1. AB 1234 Mandatory Ethics Training (Secretary Akil):
Secretary Akil reviewed the material for the ethics training and proposed that the December 8
CDI meeting be dedicated to complete the renewal certification.
Commissioner Krongold stated that she completed her ethics training last year and is not
required to renew until 2009, to which Secretary Akil replied that she would confirm that
information with the City Clerk's Office.
The remaining Commissioners agreed to commit to completing the certification renewal process
during the December 8 meeting with no other business to address on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Community Outreach Proposal (Commissioner Krongold):
Commissioners Krongold and Kreitz met to discuss strategies for the proposed outreach
effort. Both Commissioners made the following suggestions:
change the name to Disability Advocacy Fair;
include booths similar to any other fair;
schedule the event the same date as the Alameda Hospital Fair next year, during
the month of October 2009; and
utilize AC Transit or Paratranist to transport people to and from the fair.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-10-27.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2008-10-27,2,"Commission on Disability Issues
October 27, 2008
Minutes
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Commissioner Kreitz stated that by having the fair the same day as the hospital fair, it would
provide a wide array of booths for both disability and hospital issues.
Commissioners Krongold and Kreitz identified the proposed workgroup members, which
includes Commissioners Krongold and Kreitz, Jim Franz, American Red Cross; John
McChan, Head of Disaster Task Force; Jerry Juhala, Disaster Registry; Chuck Scanlon,
Volunteer for Police; Steve Wasson, Hospital Board; and Dale Lillard, Director, Alameda
Recreation and Park Department.
Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that all of the named individuals are already committed
to the Hospital Fair.
Vice-Chair Moore stated that people would not want to have to travel back and forth between
the two fairs and that the CDI should not attempt to incorporate the fair with the Alameda
Hospital Fair, or compete with it.
Commissioner Berger stated that it is not a good idea to piggyback onto the Alameda
Hospital Fair.
Commissioner Krongold stated that the first workgroup meeting is scheduled to meet on
December 1 and that an email was sent to Jane Chisaki to check availability for a meeting
room.
Commissioner Berger stated that the hospital fair attracts older age group individuals for
health fair services specific to those types of needs. The CDI is looking for participation
from the other end of the age group, including children, working parents and families with
special needs. It may also not be a good idea to invite school districts to this type of fair.
Commissioner Kreitz responded that all services are included for the fair, including ARPD
and AFD Disaster Registry, just to name a few.
Vice-chair Moore stated the CDI should not serve the same people twice, which include
Alameda Hospital Fair participants. Vice-Chair Moore stated that the CDI needs to clarify
whom they are trying to attract and define the purpose of this event.
Commissioner Kreitz responded that the CDI fair would includes resources and services
within the City of Alameda.
Vice-chair Moore suggested that the Commissioners return to a future meeting with an
individual list of services of what the City provides and possible themes for a fair for the
Commission.
Commissioner Krongold replied that suggestion would be included in the first work group
discussion.
Board Secretary Akil reminded the Commissioners that its main purpose is to raise
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awareness concerning accessibility issues and that any fair or activities that the Commission
conducts, should focus on this aspect of the Commission's purpose and not overstep into
other areas where existing Boards and Committees are already in place for those areas of
concern.
Commissioner Berger responded that some resources are available outside of the City.
Commissioner Kreitz stated that the effort should start in Alameda and then build from there.
Vice-chair Moore asked where is the funding for this fair going to come from, to which
Commissioner Krongold replied corporate support and in-kind donations with the help of Jim
Franz from the American Red Cross.
Vice-chair Moore stated those are good ideas but the Commission should consider the fair on
a different day, perhaps in September and the focus should be on the younger, disabled
community.
Commissioner Krongold replied that will be part of the December 1 workgroup discussion.
Commissioner Kreitz asked if it was appropriate for the Commission to participate or be
connected with fundraising or marketing activities, to which Secretary Akil replied that as
volunteers to the City, the Commission could not participate or accept funds or donations.
Secretary Akil stated that she would confirm everything with the City Attorney, as the fair
comes together.
Commissioner Berger stated that if non-profits participate, costs will be low, to which
Secretary Akil stated that will also be discussed with the City Attorney at the appropriate
time.
Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that approximately five-years ago, the SSHRB brought
all of the agencies, boards and commissions together, including the CDI, in Alameda to
encourage working collaboratively on projects.
Commissioner Berger suggested that the CDI come back with a list of items for the fair
during the first meeting in January 2009.
2.
Disability Awareness Month (Chair Lord-Hausman and Vice-Chair Moore):
Vice-chair Moore stated that the Disability Awareness Month proclamation was well
received at the October 7 City Council meeting. Vice-chair Moore also confirmed the tree
planting location scheduled for November 8, which will be at the Fernside entrance to
Lincoln Park.
3.
Commission Disability Internet Webpage (Chair Lord-Hausman/Secretary Akil):
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Secretary Akil stated that she and Chair Lord-Hausman were finalizing the webpage and
would be meeting with the Information Technology Manager and the City's consultant
regarding the drafts in the month of November.
4.
Bike Plan Task Force Committee (Commissioner Kreitz):
Commissioner Kreitz stated that no committee meetings have been scheduled, nor has
anyone contacted her regarding the task force. Commissioner Kreitz requested that this item
be removed from future agenda's until she is able to provide information to the CDI.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Secretary Akil stated that Commissioner John Robinson informed her of his resignation due to
relocation to another city.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS
1. Commissioner Krongold requested that her email be corrected, to which Secretary Akil stated
that would be done and that an updated roster would be mailed to everyone prior to the next
Commission meeting.
2. Commissioner Longley-Cook attended the Sun-Cal Presentation and reported the following
information from that presentation: in terms of housing, the ground floor apartments should be
similar to the bungalows at Alameda Point; the developer should use tactile pavement to prevent
slippage; pathway surfaces should be one that can easily be handled by walkers, wheelchairs,
canes, and that benches should also be set along the paths; the picnic tables in the parks should
have a section cut out so each table can accommodate a wheelchair; transit should be accessible;
Sun Cal indicated that there should also be eco-paths SO that people who live at Alameda Point
can ride the shuttle or bus for free; and that 25% of the affordable housing units constructed will
also include some accessible units.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, December 8, 2008 at
7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucretia A. Akil
Commission Secretary
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PensionBoard,2008-10-27,1,"OF
of
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PENSION BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD 4:30 P.M., OCTOBER 27, 2008
ALAMEDA CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE, ALAMEDA
CONFERENCE ROOM 391
1.
The meeting was called to order by Member William Soderlund at 4:35 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL: Present: Trustees Robert Follrath, Karen Willis and David Brandt,
Assistant City Manager for Trustee Beverly Johnson. Staff: Ann Marie Gallant,
Interim Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Lelia Faapouli, Administrative
Technician, Human Resources. Absent: Trustee Nancy Elzig
3.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 2008 were moved
for approval by Member Follrath and seconded by Member Willis. Passed 3-0.
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4-A. PENSION PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2008:
a.
In the amount of $ 210,071.64 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1079, N.S.
b.
In the amount of $ 3,516.67 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1082, N.S.
4-B.
PENSION PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2008:
a.
In the amount of $ 210,050.64 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1079, N.S.
b.
In the amount of $ 3,516.67 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1082, N.S.
4-C. PENSION PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2008:
a.
In the amount of $ 214,630.13 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1079, N.S.
b.
In the amount of $ 3,516.67 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1082, N.S.",PensionBoard/2008-10-27.pdf
PensionBoard,2008-10-27,2,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, October 27, 2008
Page 2
Member Follrath motioned to adopt the consent calendar and seconded by Member
Willis. Passed 3-0
5.
AGENDA ITEMS:
5-A. The Chief Financial Officer's Financial Report for City of Alameda Police
and Fire Pension Funds for the period ending September 30, 2008 was
accepted as presented. Member Follrath moved to approve, seconded by
Member Willis. Passed 3-0
5-B. Continuation of discussion on purchasing and erecting new flagpoles at
City Hall.
Member Follrath noted that response to requests for donations for the new
flag poles has not been as expected. Fire groups have committed to
donating funds, but Police and other groups have not committed. Member
Follrath requested that this item be taken off the agenda and tabled until
further notice.
5-C. Memo from Human Resources Director notifying of death of 1079
Pensioner, Gladys Jasper, widow of Police Sergeant Jack Jasper, was
accepted with regrets on a motion by Member Follrath and seconded by
Member Willis. Passed 3-0.
6.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
There were no oral communications.
7.
PENSION BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD)
Member Follrath requested an updated list of Pensioners. Member Willis will
provide the listing to the Pension Board.",PensionBoard/2008-10-27.pdf
PensionBoard,2008-10-27,3,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, October 27, 2008
Page 3
8.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Willis, Human Resources Director
and Secretary to the Pension Board",PensionBoard/2008-10-27.pdf
PlanningBoard,2008-10-27,1,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE - 7:00 PM
President Kohlstrand called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
Board member McNamara led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
President Kohlstrand, Vice-President Ezzy Ashcraft,
Board members Autorino, Cook, and McNamara.
Board member Lynch arrived after roll call.
ABSENT:
Board member Cunningham.
STAFF PRESENT:
Andrew Thomas, Planning Services
Manager/Secretary to the Planning Board; Assistant
City Attorney Farimah Faiz.
5.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION:
Vice-President Ezzy Ashcraft moved and Board member Cook seconded the
motion to hear Items 4 and 6 after Item 9 (Regular Agenda Items). The motion
passed with the following voice vote - 5, Noes: 0, Absent 2, Abstain: 0.
7.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Anyone may address the Board on a topic not on the agenda under this item by
submitting a speaker's information slip, subject to the 5-minute time limit.
None.
8.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or
adopted by one motion unless a request for removal for discussion or
explanation is received from the Planning Board or a member of the public by
submitting a speaker slip for that item.
Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft moved and Board member Cook seconded the
motion to move Item 8-A from the Consent Calendar to Regular Agenda Items.
The motion passed with the following voice vote - 5, Noes: 0, Absent 2, Abstain:
0.
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PlanningBoard,2008-10-27,2,"9.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
8-A. Residential Condominium Conversion - PLN08-0260 - 1531 Morton Street.
The applicant is requesting subdivision of ownership to condominium form for
two detached single-family dwellings on one site. The site is located within an R-
4, Neighborhood Residential Zoning District. (DB)
The public hearing was opened. No speaker slips were received.
The public hearing was closed for Board discussion.
Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft disclosed she visited the property. She requested the
applicant explain the environmentally friendly aspects of the project. She referred to
page two of the staff report and asked if the project would have no impact on traffic or
parking demand.
Staff responded that the buildings already exist and are currently occupied. The
applicant is requesting subdivision of ownership for heir rights. Traffic patterns and
parking demands will not be impacted b.
Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the project was being brought before the
Board at this time rather than prior to the additional dwelling unit being built.
Staff responded that initially the applicant only applied for design review. A subdivision
request was not made at that time.
The Board requested the applicant briefly explain the project.
The applicant explained that he requested design review approval prior to applying for
the subdivision to ensure the design was acceptable to the City. He explained that the
design included four on-site parking spaces that did not exist before. He listed the
""green"" aspects incorporated into the project.
Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft moved and Board member Autorino seconded the motion
to approve Item 8-A. The motion passed with the following voice vote - 6, Noes: 0,
Absent 1, Abstain: 0
9-A.
Preliminary Development Concept for Alameda Point. SunCal, the master
developer for Alameda Point will present a redevelopment plan for Alameda
Point. No action by the Board is being requested at this time. (AT)
Staff introduced the item and explained that the presentation and hearing provided an
opportunity for the Board and the community to review and comment on the land use
planning, design, and sustainability aspects of the Concept.
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PlanningBoard,2008-10-27,3,"Representatives from the SunCal Company presented their Preliminary Development
Concept for Alameda Point.
Individual Planning Board members passed on the following comments and questions
to SunCal. No action was taken on the proposal.
The Redevelopment Concept Plan is a good conceptual plan for Alameda Point
and is well done.
The Plan should include design principles about the importance of waterfront
design to create a vital, safe, and pedestrian friendly waterfront.
The Plan does a good job of addressing the need for density and the diversity of
housing.
The Plan sets very high expectations, and SunCal needs to be careful about
setting expectations that may not be realistic. SunCal should not ""over promise,
and under deliver"".
The phasing of the schools may need to be moved up earlier in the phasing
schedule to accommodate. The analysis of the school needs should consider the
currently vacant Miller School, which is in the neighborhood.
There is a definite need for a library in the project.
The analysis of civic facilities should consider a larger area than just Alameda
Point. For example, the College of Alameda has a track that is not always
available to the community. The Miller School site may be an appropriate
location for a new school serving the west end and Alameda Point.
Co-locating of public facilities such as libraries with schools will increase the
availability for State grant funds for libraries and schools.
Given that the Sports Complex and the entire northern edge of the site will be in
an area that is not protected from floods and adjacent to a shoreline, which may
fail in a major disaster, the financial plan should include funds to rebuild public
facilities that are damaged in a flood or major disaster.
The plan should include a phasing schedule for the adaptive reuse area that is
coordinated with the phasing for the rest of the project.
The open space needs to be provided with each phase of the development. The
phasing schedule should ensure that there is no net loss of playing fields for
soccer leagues. Phase I in particular should be carefully considered so that it
provides adequate open space.
Development Guidelines and Standards are needed to ensure the highest quality
development and a fine grain mix of uses is provided at the site to the maximum
extent feasible.
The street design and cross sections and the emphasis on narrow, calm streets
are very positive. The project should not be constrained by outdated local
standards, such as the 1965 City Storm Drain Standards reference in the
Infrastructure Chapter.
The transportation issue is the biggest issue facing the redevelopment of
Alameda Point. The transportation strategy needs more details and more
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PlanningBoard,2008-10-27,4,"definition about when certain improvements will be constructed and who will pay
for them.
The Transportation Plan needs to be ""front loaded"" with ""Day One"" improvements
to the maximum extent feasible.
The BRT proposal could become very controversial given what has occurred
recently in Berkeley and Oakland with AC Transit's BRT proposal.
Regarding the phasing of the Ferry Terminal relocation, increasing the frequency
of ferry service from the Main Street Terminal earlier in the phases may be more
important than relocating the terminal to the Seaplane Lagoon in the earlier
phases.
A copy of the presentation should be made available on the City Website.
4.
MINUTES:
Minutes from the meeting of July 14, 2008 (continued from October 13, 2008).
Board member Ezzy moved and Board member Autorino seconded the motion to
approve the minutes of July 14, 2008 as amended. The amendments include p.
11 ""Eugenie Thompson asked that the Board not certify the EIR"". Page 7 should
state ""conditions"" not ""mitigation measures"". The motion passed with the
following voice vote - 4, Noes: 0, Absent 2, Abstain: 1
Minutes from the meeting of August 11, 2008 (pending)
Minutes from the meeting of August 25, 2008
Continued to the meeting of November 10, 2008
Minutes from the meeting of September 8, 2008 (continued from October 13, 2008)
President Kohlstrand requested a change to the last statement on the last page -
add ""focus on how to address issues of sea level rise and geotechnical issues"".
Continued to the meeting of November 10, 2008
Minutes from the meeting of September 22, 2008 (pending)
Minutes from the meeting of October 13, 2008
Board member Cook moved and Board member McNamara seconded the
motion to approve the minutes of October 13, 2008 as amended. Board member
Cook requested the following changes on page 3 second to last paragraph ""she
also specifically would like the applicant to provide"". Page 6: ""staff would provide
more info regarding the approval process for the overall project"". The motion
passed with the following voice vote - 4, Noes: 0, Absent 2, Abstain: 1.
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Staff presented the future agendas.
10.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
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PlanningBoard,2008-10-27,5,"11.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS:
Board members may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement
or make a brief report on his or her activities. In addition, the Board may provide a
referral to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to
the body at a subsequent meeting concerning a City matter or, through the chair, direct
staff to
President Kohlstrand asked that in the future staff provide an update on Del
Monte, Conformance Rezoning and the Work Program. She also requested a
monthly update on SunCal be provided to the Board.
12.
ADJOURNMENT: @ 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew Thomas, Secretary
City Planning Board
This meeting was audio and video taped.
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