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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2010-02-22,1,"APPROVED
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
February 22, 2010
TIME
The meeting convened at 6:35 P.M.
PRESENT
Chair Krongold, Commissioners Fort, Kirola, Lord-Hausman, Tam and Warren.
ABSENT
Vice-Chair Moore
MINUTES
The January 25, 2010 minutes were approved with changes.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Krongold stated that Jackie Krause will have two groups present to Mastick Senior Center,
including California Telephone Access and Steven Beard with Accessible Home Ownership, both
connections which she made at the Resource Fair.
Chair Krongold discussed the Annual Transition Program Fair for young adults transitioning from
school to college and requested the CDI's participation on March 27th. Chair Krongold will follow
up with Commissioners Moore and Warren.
NEW BUSINESS
1. CDI Vision Planning (Chair Krongold)
Chair Krongold requested that the Commissioners think about future goals and presentations to
the Commission and distributed a proposed draft list of 2010 CDI Goals.
Commissioner Tam discussed his concern about reaching out to ESL students and families to
which Commissioner Lord-Hausman suggested following up with SSHRB and Alameda Family
Literacy Program.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated the CDI should be cautious with the goals due to
everyone's time and availability of members.
Commissioner Warren liked the idea of an etiquette brochure and suggested reaching out to the
first lady of the state (Maria Shriver) given the family history of disability.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman would like to see more speakers.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2010-02-22.pdf
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Commissioner Kirola stated change is difficult but you have to be persistent She will seek input
from her daughter for more perspective.
Chair Krongold requested CDI members follow up on chair suggestions and provide more
information for the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
Alameda Multicultural Community Center (Zoe Holder, Exce. Director)
Ms. Zoe Holder distributed information on the Multicultural Center located at Longfellow
which has been around for ten years. Ms. Holder stated that she would like to co-sponsor films
on disability on April 16th and requested that the CDI co-sponsor a film. Chair Krongold and
Commissioner Lord-Hausman previously viewed several films with Ms. Holder. Commissioner
Lord-Hausman stated the challenge would be deciding on which films to show due to the
length, although it would be a great partnering opportunity to reach out to many in the disabled
community.
The CDI agreed to co-sponsor the April 16th film event with the Multicultural Center located in
the Longfellow multi-purpose Room, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The event will include films,
panel and a moderator. Chair Krongold booked a second event, to acknowledge Autism
Awareness Month, at the Main Library for April 24, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Commissioner Tam thanked those commissioners who went to Berkeley to view some of the
films.
Chair Krongold, Commissioner Lord-Hausman, Vice-Chair Tam and Ms. Holder agreed to
create a sub-committee to discuss the timelines for both events.
2.
ADA/CDI Website (Secretary Akil):
Secretary Akil confirmed that the City is redoing is website and that no new link would be
available before the next six months.
3. Paratransit Advisory Planning Committee (PAPCO) (Commissioner Lord-Hausman):
Chair Lord-Hausman stated that AC Transit is cutting the 19 Bus and recommended that the
CDI review the fixed-route shuttles in the city to accommodate those with disabilities. Alameda
Transit Advocates and the person in charge of disabilities from AC Transit could speak to the
CDI on the issue.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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Secretary Akil advised the CDI that the next meeting will include completion of the Annual
Conflict of Interest Form 700 and requested that all CDI members be present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were no oral communications.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, March 22, 2010 at 6:30
PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucretia Akil
Board Secretary
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PlanningBoard,2010-02-22,1,"APPROVED
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010
1.
CONVENE:
7:08 p.m.
2.
FLAG SALUTE:
Board Member Cook
3.
ROLL CALL:
Present: President Ezzy Ashcraft, Vice-President Autorino,
Board members, Cook, Cunningham, Lynch, and Zuppan.
Absent: Board Member Kohlstrand
4.
MINUTES:
Minutes from the meeting of February 8, 2010
Board member Cook moved, seconded by Board Member Cunningham to approve the
minutes as amended. Motion passes 5-1-1. (Lynch abstained)
5.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION:
None.
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Written Report
6-A
Future Agendas
Staff presented an overview of future Planning Board hearings.
6-B
Zoning Administrator Report
Staff reported that on February 16, 2010 the Zoning Administrator approved with conditions
a Variance and Major Design Review for a duplex at 1514 Minturn Street.
Oral Report
None
7.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Resident Pauline Miller complained about the parking situation in the 2500 block of Lincoln
Avenue. She requested that the area be set up as a permit parking area. The Planning
Services Manager will contact Ms. Miller to discuss the request
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PlanningBoard,2010-02-22,2,"8.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
8-A
Transportation Thresholds of Significance - Applicant - City of Alameda. The
Planning Board will hold a hearing to consider an amendment to the City of
Alameda thresholds of significance for use in the environmental review process for
new projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff is
requesting a continuance of this item to the Regular Planning Meeting of
March 22, 2010.
Board member Cunningham motioned, seconded by Board Member Lynch, Motion to
approved the consent agenda passes 6-0.
9.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
9-A
Review and Discussion of the City of Alameda Code Enforcement Program.
The Building Official provided an overview of Alameda's Code Enforcement Program.
Vice President Autorino asked what the oldest case on the books is.
The Building Official responded six to seven years. He explained that the process is to look
at each case in as short a time period to determine its validity and urgency. Cases that
interfere with life safety are given first priority.
Board member Zuppan asked if the fees generated from code enforcement pay for the
Staff.
The Building Official responded yes.
Board member Lynch asked how the lower priority cases are generally resolved.
The Building Official responded that the cases are usually rectified after the second letter
is sent to the property owner.
Board member Cook asked how the City of Alameda's code enforcement staff levels
compare to other cities.
The Building Official responded that the staffing is low compared to other cities of a size
similar to Alameda's.
Board member Cook asked if more Code Enforcement Officers would result in additional
revenue
The Building Official stated that in theory it would.
The Board recommended that staff request that the City Manager consider whether
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PlanningBoard,2010-02-22,3,"potential fees could be generated from the immense backlog of Code Enforcement cases
that could be used to cover the cost of more Code Enforcement positions. It was also
suggested that the City consider payment of overtime for Code Enforcement Officers as
necessary to enforce use permit violations related to operational hours of businesses.
9-B
Workshop Regarding the Community Development Department Work Program
for Fiscal Year 2010/2011. A presentation and discussion of Community
Development Department work program priorities, resources, and items for future
Planning Board consideration.
The Planning Services Manager gave a report on the Work Program for Fiscal Year
2010/2011.
President Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Community Development Department realized
reductions in staff and resources this past year and given these reductions, there is an on-
going need to evaluate projects and demands on staff time and amend priorities and adjust
the allocation of resources. She mentioned that a lot of the same items remain from
previous work programs and there was need to prioritize projects in light of resource
reductions.
Board member Cunningham stated that the items that had legal time lines should be top
priority. He suggested that the Board look at long term planning and put some goals and
guidelines in place for when the economy picks up. He stated that with future
developments such as the Waterfront Development Design Guidelines, the Civic Center
Master Plan, and Alameda Point, the City should start looking at ways to incorporate zero
net energy developments and look at opportunities for sustainable development.
Board member Cook mentioned the amendments to the General Plan and believes that
they are very important. She stated that the discussion on the Waterfront Design
Guidelines should not be limited to the Mixed-Use designations and should cover
everything on the waterfront. She agrees that the Climate Protection Element will be very
important in future developments. She asked about the Public Art Ordinance Amendment
and why that items has gained such priority this year.
The Planning Services Manager stated that the item was brought up by the City Council
when they received the annual report on the Public Art Fund. The Council's concern was
that the funds be used for development of public art and not spent on staff time.
Board member Cook voiced concern over the lack of funding for long range planning and
believes that General Fund monies could be used to keep these plans moving forward.
She feels that a lot of the long range planning has been taken away from the Planning
Board and handled by other departments. She believes that it is important for the
Community Development Department to have a Planning Director.
President Ezzy Ashcraft asked if the Climate Protection Element had a deadline.
The Planning Services Manager stated that it did not. He stated that the only item on the
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PlanningBoard,2010-02-22,4,"list with a deadline is the Housing Element, which gets changed by the State constantly.
He stated that even though the items don't have deadlines they need to be dealt with
because the City will wind up with projects proposals that are not in line with the
communities vision.
President Ezzy Ashcraft mentioned that by not being in compliance with the Housing
Element the City is kept from applying for grants available through the State. She
questioned the reasoning behind having the Historical Preservation Ordinance Amendment
fall under the Planning Board and not the Historical Advisory Board.
The Planning Services Manager stated that the ordinance now resides as a part of the
Building Code and they should be transferred to the Development Code. Since the item is
a change to the Development Code the recommendation to the City Council needs to come
from the Planning Board.
President Ezzy Ashcraft asked how long a building can stay on the Historic Building Study
List.
The Planning Services Manager stated that the list actually represents a list of buildings
with historic significance. He believes that the historic inventory list needs to be revamped
and that there is a lot of room for improvement. The buildings on the list do stay on
indefinitely.
President Ezzy Ashcraft suggested that certain items on the list can be grouped together
such as the Climate Protection Element, and Green Building Code including the ban on
wood burning fireplaces. Also the Housing Element needs to stay as a top priority along
with the Waterfront Design Guidelines. She made the suggestion for staff to look into
having college graduate students help with some of the long range projects.
Board member Cunningham suggested that staff look at ordinances passed by local Cities
to help streamline the process.
The Board stated that the Housing Element, Climate Protection Element, Green Building
Code, Waterfront Design Guidelines, and the Land Use Element be top priority items on the
Work Program.
President Ezzy Ashcraft requested that upgrades to the infrastructure of City buildings be
done using green materials.
10.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
11.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
12.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:40 p.m.
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