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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2009-07-27,1,"UNAPPROVED
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
July 27, 2009
TIME
The meeting convened at 6:40 P.M.
PRESENT
Chair Lord-Hausman, Vice-Chair Moore, Commissioners Berger, Fort, Kirola and
Krongold.
ABSENT
Commissioner Longley-Cook.
MINUTES
The June 29, 2009 minutes were approved with changes.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Chair of the Housing Commission (Art Kurrasch):
Mr. Kurrasch was not able to attend the meeting. Chair Lord-Hausman will contact him for
another meeting date.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
Special Needs-Special Services Resource Fair (Commissioner Krongold):
Discuss Special Need-Special Services Resource Fair.
Commissioner Krongold provided updates of confirmed registrations. Chair Lord-Hausman
and Commissioner Krongold confirmed the next workgroup meeting is scheduled for Saturday,
August 1 and they will continue to reach out to organizations to participate.
Commissioner Fort stated that the East Bay Center for the Blind is discussing the possibility
of participating.
Commissioner Krongold asked about reaching out to other organizations after the deadline
to which the CDI agreed. Commissioner Krongold discussed the shuttle service. Per Jackie
Krause, they are running four different stops, which will be ADA compliant. Jackie also
suggested adding two buses for the end of the day. Certified volunteers will be available at
either two or four of the locations to assist.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2009-07-27.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2009-07-27,2,"Commission on Disability Issues
July 27,2009
Minutes
Page 2 of 3
Commissioner Krongold discussed the Promotional Flyer which will be distributed at events,
organizations and through mailings. Chair Lord-Hausman and Jim Franz have already provided
comments.
Vice-Chair Moore suggested soliciting businesses to which Chair Lord-Hausman suggested
contacting Jim Franz. Vice-Chair Moore also offered to provide a face-painting booth.
Vice-Chair Moore suggested contacting Starbucks as they participate in a lot of community
events to which Commissioner Krongold responded that Committee members Jim and John are
working on this.
2.
CDI Meeting Start Time (Chair Lord-Hausman):
Secretary Akil acknowledged the report and bylaws and confirmed the official meeting start
time to 6:30 p.m.
3.
CDI Name Change (Chair Lord-Hausman):
Continue discussion regarding possible name changes.
Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the Commission is considering changing the name to
Commission on Accessibility Issues. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she attended ACTIA
meeting, as the PAPCO Representative, and the word mobility was repeatedly discussed
during the meeting.
Commissioner Krongold stated that mobility speaks to one group of people.
Commissioner Kirola stated that mobility removes the barriers, which is broad.
Vice-Chair Moore stated that the word only relates to transportation issues.
Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the word encourages people to get out, move around,
connecting health, disability, elderly and accessibility.
Commissioner Kirola agreed to change the name to Commission on Accessibility Issues.
Chair Lord-Hausman moved to postpone the vote to August in order to receive Commissioner
Longley-Cook's input.
Commissioner Krongold does not see the point in being a trend-setting City. People will not
understand what the CDI is all about. She respects the sensitivity to language but stated that
surrounding cities continue to use the word disability.
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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2009-07-27,3,"Commission on Disability Issues
July y 27, 2009
Minutes
Page 3 of 3
Commissioner Fort stated that Commissioner Krongold does make a good point. Consistency
and uniformity with cities in the County of Alameda is important.
Vice-Chair Moore stated that she does not have a problem with either word as long as the
language connotes positive feelings.
Chair Lord-Hausman recommended that everyone think about it, research and agendize for
August.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
There were no staff communications.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS
1.
Vice-Chair Moore spoke to the Director at Bananas and MEC (who work with families with
disabilities) to get the name of the support group in our area. There is a big need for low-
income families with disabilities who need transportation outside of their immediate area.
Vice-Chair Moore will call back to follow up.
2.
Chair Lord-Hausman spoke about PAPCO meeting she attended. Topics of discussion included
elderly and the disabled inter-connecting in many ways, although the perception is that they are
two separate groups. Chair Lord-Hausman suggested that the Commission begin thinking about
elderly and disabled connections in Alameda. There was also discussion regarding crosswalk
sensors. The meetings are the fourth Monday of every month.
Vice-Chair Moore stated that we should find ways to bridge the gap between the elderly and the
disabled.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, August 24, 2009 at
6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucretia Akil
Board Secretary
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PensionBoard,2009-07-27,1,"OF
of
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PENSION BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD 4:30 P.M., JULY 27, 2009
ALAMEDA CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE, ALAMEDA
CONFERENCE ROOM 391
1.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Beverly Johnson at 4:35 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Beverly Johnson, Trustees: William Soderlund, Robert Follrath,
Nancy Elzig, and Karen Willis.
Staff: Glenda Jay, Interim Finance Director and Lelia Faapouli, Administrative
Technician, Human Resources.
3.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2009 were moved
for approval by Member Follrath and seconded by Member Elzig. Passed 5-0.
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4-A.
PENSION PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009:
a.
In the amount of $ 195,041.91 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 MAY 2009:
a.
In the amount of $ 194,420.86 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 JUNE 2009:
a.
In the amount of $ 193,830.07 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/2009-07-27.pdf
PensionBoard,2009-07-27,2,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, July 27, 2009
Page 2
Member Follrath moved to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Member
Soderlund. Passed 5-0
5.
AGENDA ITEMS:
5-A.
The Interim Finance Director's Financial Report for City of Alameda Police
and Fire Pension Funds for the period ending June 30, 2009 was
accepted as presented. Member Elzig moved to approve, seconded by
Member Follrath. Passed 5-0
5-B.
Memo from Human Resources Director notifying of death of 1079
Pensioners, Roy Ricketts, Fire Apparatus Operator, and Helen Songey,
widow of Asst Fire Chief Albert Songey, was accepted with regrets on a
motion by Member Soderlund and seconded by Member Elzig. Passed
5-0.
6.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
There were no oral communications.
7.
PENSION BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD)
There were no communications from the board.
8.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Willis, Human Resources Director
and Secretary to the Pension Board",PensionBoard/2009-07-27.pdf
PlanningBoard,2009-07-27,1,"Approved
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE - 7:00 PM
President Kohlstrand called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
Board Member Cook
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
President Kohlstrand, Vice-President Ezzy Ashcraft,
Board members Cook, Cunningham, and Lynch.
ABSENT:
Board member Autorino
STAFF PRESENT:
Jon Biggs, Planning Manager; Farimah Faiz,
Assistant City Attorney, Erin Garcia, Recording
Secretary
MINUTES:
Minutes from the meeting of March 9, 2009
Motion to Approve as Amended:
Approved as Amended 5-0.
Minutes from the meeting of March 23, 2009
Motion to Approve as Amended:
Approved as Amended 5-0.
Minutes from the meeting of May 11, 2009
Motion to Approve as Amended:
Approved as Amended 5-0.
Minutes from the meeting of June 8, 2009
Motion to Approve as Amended:
Approved as Amended 4-0-1 (Lynch abstained).
Minutes from the meeting of July 13, 2009
Motion to Approve as Amended:
Approved as Amended 5-0.
5.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION:
Motion to continue item 9-B to the meeting of August 24, 2009
Board member Cunningham motioned, Board member Cook seconded motion to
approve. Approved 5-0.
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
6-A
Future Agendas
Staff presented the future agendas for summer/fall.
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PlanningBoard,2009-07-27,2,"6-B Zoning Administrator Report - The Zoning Administrator approved a Use Permit
for 2418 Buena Vista on July 17, 2009, to legalize the existing residential use to legal
non-conforming.
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.
Board member Lynch motioned to limit speaker times to three minutes, seconded by
Board member Cunningham. Motion passed.
The following members of the public spoke to the proposed banquet facility at 1051
Pacific Marina.
M. Scheck, Vice President Encinal Yacht Club, seconded comments raised in a letter to
the Planning Department by Encinal Yacht Club. He raised concerns about the lack of
parking and insufficient parking study. He also commented on the conditions of approval
and stated that the project would most likely raise significant impacts on the neighbors.
T. Cronin, resident at Pacific Marina/member of Oakland Yacht Club, is concerned that
fire and emergency response teams would be unable to access the site, due to the
increase in traffic and non-orderly parking due to intoxication, should an emergency
arise.
M. Keen, homeowner of Marina Village, is opposed to the use permit, as the new use
would increase noise, increase traffic, and render the neighborhood less desirable.
T. Charron, member of the Oakland Yacht Club, stated his dissatisfaction with the use
permit review process, and submitted an advertisement that the facility was available for
renting.
B. Paulsen, Pacific Marina resident, spoke against the use permit, due to noise
concerns, security in the parking lot, loitering and the lack of parking in the area.
R. Minasi, Resident Manager Marina View Towers, spoke about the lack of parking
available, and raised concerns about the continued advertising that the applicant has
been posting, when the use permit has not been approved to date. She also states that
she is concerned about the noise that the proposed use would create.
A. Alexander, Marina Village resident, spoke against the use permit, because there is
only one route to access the site, parking will be significantly constrained, noise will
increase, and intoxicated people will loiter.
P. Redd, Marina Village resident, seconded the previous speaker's comments, and
added that the local pets would be regularly be instigated to bark once the flow of traffic
starts at the end of events, and stated that she is concerned about traffic accidents in
the tubes caused by intoxicated drivers. She would welcome the use as a restaurant,
but not as a banquet facility.
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PlanningBoard,2009-07-27,3,"M. Hershey, Marina Village resident, commented that the conditions of approval do not
condition the manner in which they should be conducted. He stated that the conditions
of approval are not clear enough.
N. Shemick, Marina Village resident, spoke in opposition to the banquet/catering facility,
as the proposed use would not likely bring with it a dedicated staff who would be
interested in developing and maintaining a sense of community.
J. Schulze, Marina Village HOA President, spoke in opposition to the proposed use, as
it would not be a good neighbor to the existing community, would increase loitering, and
would reduce parking access. She also stated that if the project were to get approved,
that a resident manager be responsible and available at all times to address neighbor's
concerns, so that the HOA would not have to call Alameda Police for each nuisance.
S.McDonald, Marina Village resident, stated that another use, similar to the proposed
use, already exists in very close proximity and that the neighborhood may be
overburdened with another facility.
L. Cardoza, Vice Commodore at Oakland Yacht Club, spoke against the project, due to
concerns about safety, security, noise, parking and he stated that the current conditions
of approval are not specific enough.
D. Carroll, spoke against the project, he stated that proposed use would not add to the
neighborhood, as it would increase noise, loitering, and would reduce parking
availability.
B. Steffensen, member of the Oakland Yacht Club, spoke in opposition to the project.
He raised concerns that the noise would not be contained within the facility, based on
his experiences as a resident when the Tidehouse Restaurant was in operation.
Furthermore, he raised concerns about parking and security if the use would move
forward as proposed.
President Kohlstrand closed the public comment period.
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.
None.
9.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
9-A
Zoning Text Amendment - Applicant: City of Alameda: An amendment to the
Alameda Municipal Code to require an administrative use permit in non-residential
districts for temporary or permanent barriers or fences within a required setback or
along a property line that faces a public street or a public access easement.
Staff presented a staff report.
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PlanningBoard,2009-07-27,4,"Vice-President Ezzy Ashcraft corrected a typo in the draft code language.
President Kohlstrand opened the public comment period.
K. Moehring, Director WABA, supported the changes to the code. She requested that
language be added requiring windguard or screening that would be applied to the chainlink
fencing, if chainlink was approved.
President Kohlstrand closed the public comment period.
Board member Cunningham requested item 8 be amended to include that any screening
material should be 50% opaque or see-through. He also requested that the City would
ensure that fire or other emergency access be provided.
Vice-President Ezzy Ashcraft motioned, seconded by Board member Cook to
recommend the change to the municipal code, as amended. Approved as Amended
5-0.
9-B
Use Permit - PLN08-0479 - 1051 Pacific Marina - Charlie Zawde. Proposed
banquet and catering facility in an existing building that proposes to operate between
the hours of 9 am - 10 pm, Sunday through Thursday, and 9 am to 11:30 pm, Friday
and Saturday.
Applicant requested continuance to August 24, 2009. Board member Cunningham
motioned, Board member Cook seconded motion to approve. Approved 5-0.
10.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
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
place a request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda.
Vice-President Ezzy Ashcraft relayed her observations from an event that she attended
in the previous week and explained how the City of Portland uses green paint on the
bike routes to highlight the presence of bike turn lanes and how the City of Amsterdam
utilizes raised parking spaces on the road for bicycle parking.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Biggs, Planning Services Manager
This meeting was audio and video taped.
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