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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2010-04-26,1,"APPROVED
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
April 26, 2010
1.
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 P.M.
Present: Chair Krongold, Vice-Chair Tam, Commissioners Lord-Hausman, Fort and Moore.
Absent: Commissioners Kirola and Warren.
2.
MINUTES
The March 22, 2010 minutes were approved with corrections.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
3-A.
Kelly Harp, Community Resources for Independent Living announced that she is an
applicant for the CDI.
3-B.
Zoe Holder, of Alameda's Multicultural Center, announced that she is attending to
participate in the follow up discussions regarding the April film events.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4-A.
Fall and Fire Prevention (Erin Christ, CERT Coordinator)
Erin Christ, AFD, spoke about a grant the Alameda Fire Department received to reduce 911
Injury calls by twenty-five percent through education and home safety protection. As part of
the grant program, Ms. Christ conducts presentations at both public and private home
settings. All homes inspected through the program have not been without a recommendation.
Chair Krongold asked if individuals with disabilities are included to which Ms. Christ
responded yes.
Chair Krongold asked how people are finding out about the programs, to which Ms. Christ
responded mainly through word of mouth.
Ms. Christ stated that following each home inspection, boy scouts go to the house to perform
the recommendations based on the home safety inspection.
Secretary Akil asked about funding to which Ms. Christ stated that funding is provided by
FEMA.
Commissioner Moore asked how the CDI could help get the word out to which Chair",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2010-04-26.pdf
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Krongold suggested that she and Commissioner Lord-Hausman meet with the local press to
discuss coverage options.
Commissioner Moore suggested passing information out at the booth during the Concert at
the Cove. Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated she is affiliated with various organizations in
the City and could help get the word out.
Chair Krongold suggested that the CDI partner with AFD to help publicize program to the
disabled community in Alameda.
Commissioner Tam stated there are approximately thirty seniors in his church, which he
could reach out to about the program; Ms. Christ encouraged Commissioner Tam to do this.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman asked when the new code about mandatory smoke detectors
came into effect, to which Ms. Christ stated that it only kicks in for new buildings or during
the sale of a house.
4-B.
City of Alameda -ADA/HUD Grievance Policy (Secretary Akil)
Secretary Akil reviewed the draft ADA/Section504 Grievance Policy and requested the
Commission provide input and approval in order to finalize for the City.
Chair Krongold requested the Commission be given more time to read the policy. Secretary
Akil agreed and requested that all comments be received no later than May 3rd as the City is
required to finalize and publish the policy.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
5-A.
Alameda Multicultural Community Center (Chair Krongold)
Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated that although she was disappointed with the number of
people who attended the first screening, the event and subsequent discussion of the film was
substantial. It is a first step and generated positive feedback.
Commissioner Tam reiterated that it is a first step and a beginning toward creating more
disability awareness in the community.
Chair Krongold stated that on April 26 the film, ""Autism: the Musical"" was shown, which
Commissioner Moore put together, and requested discussion on how that event was received.
Commissioner Moore stated that she circulated fliers at multiple events which garnered
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approximately 40 people in attendance. There was good panel discussion following the film.
Everyone connected and was encouraged by the event. Commissioner Moore is working on
collaborating a monthly film day for children with disabilities or Autism with the Alameda
Multi-Cultural Center. Commissioner Moore is also working to create an Alameda Autism
network within the city.
Ms. Holder stated that while she was disappointed with the number of attendees, this is a
positive step and hopes to continue building on this with future events.
Commissioner Moore suggested a film festival next year.
5-B.
CDI Vision Planning (Chair Krongold)
Chair Krongold stated that she would like to move forward with planning an event to
celebrate the twenty-year anniversary of the ADA for the month of October, which is
Disability Awareness Month.
Commissioner Moore stated that she is not sure how many people would attend but supports
it.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman suggested expanding the October proclamation with a
presentation during the October City Council meeting. Chair Krongold suggested a Power
Point presentation to which Secretary Akil responded that would be fine as long as it does
not exceed the time allowed by the City Manager's Office.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman would like to invite the Chair of the Housing Commission to
give a presentation to the CDI during the May 24 meeting to which the Commission agreed.
Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she would contact the Chair of that Commission.
5-C.
Paratransit Advisory Planning Committee (PAPCO) (Commissioner Lord
Hausman)
Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated they are still discussing the prioritization of funding for
Measure B Funds.
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6-A.
Secretary Akil suggested the Commission have another Brown Act training in light of the
newer members to which the Commission was responsive.
7.
ANNOUCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
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8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, May 24, 2010
at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucretia Akil
Board Secretary
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PensionBoard,2010-04-26,1,"OF
of
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PENSION BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD 4:30 P.M., APRIL 26, 2010
ALAMEDA CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE, ALAMEDA
CONFERENCE ROOM 391
1.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Beverly Johnson at 4:37 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Beverly Johnson, Trustees: William Soderlund, Robert Follrath,
and Nancy Elzig. Absent: Karen Willis.
Staff: Susan Freeman Senior Management Analyst, Human Resources and
Lelia Faapouli, Administrative Technician, Human Resources.
3.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2010 were
moved for approval by Member Follrath and seconded by Member Elzig. Passed
4-0.
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4-A.
PENSION PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2010:
a.
In the amount of $ 177,777.83 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 FEBRUARY 2010:
a.
In the amount of $ 177,938.79 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1079, N.S.
b.
In the amount of $ 3,614.10 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1082, N.S.
4-C.
PENSION PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010:
a.
In the amount of $ 181,708.19 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1079, N.S.
b.
In the amount of $ 3,587.00 for the members under
Pension Ordinance No. 1082, N.S.",PensionBoard/2010-04-26.pdf
PensionBoard,2010-04-26,2,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, April 26, 2010
Page 2
Member Follrath moved to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Member
Soderlund. Passed 4-0.
5.
AGENDA ITEMS:
5-A. The Financial Report for City of Alameda Police and Fire Pension Funds
ending March 31, 2010 was accepted as presented. Member Soderlund
asked about the Pension Payroll & Health Benefits Expenditures on the
Financial Report: 1) Is the title correct?, 2) Are there Health benefit costs
included in the amount shown on the report and if so, could the numbers
be broken down to show the Health benefit costs?, 3) Is the data for nine
months ended, 4) How do the numbers relate to the numbers on the
Pension Payroll memo, and 5) Do the 1082 recipients receive health
premium reimbursement from the City? Human Resources will research
and report back at next Pension meeting.
Member Elzig moved
to
approve, seconded by Member Soderlund. Passed 4-0
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 4:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Willis, Human Resources Director
and Secretary to the Pension Board",PensionBoard/2010-04-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2010-04-26,1,"APPROVED
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010
1.
CONVENE:
7:10 p.m.
2.
FLAG SALUTE:
Board member Cook
3.
ROLL CALL:
Present: President Ezzy Ashcraft, Vice-President
Autorino, Board members Cook, Kohlstrand and
Zuppan.
Absent: Board member Cunningham and Lynch
4.
MINUTES:
Minutes from the meeting of March 22, 2010
Board member Cook motioned to approve minutes, seconded by Vice-President
Autorino. Approved 4-0 (Zuppan 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 approval of a use permit for a day spa at 2433 Central Avenue
Oral Report
None.
7.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
8.
CONSENT CALENDAR:",PlanningBoard/2010-04-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2010-04-26,2,"None.
9.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
9-A
Public Hearing to Provide Comments on the Boatworks Project Draft
Environmental Impact Report and Project Alternatives. The project site is
located at 2229 Clement Street.
Staff presented the project and project alternatives included in the Draft
Environmental Impact Report.
President Ezzy Ashcraft opened the public comment period.
Ms. Field, resident, discussed her letter submitted to the Board and expressed
concern with density, obstruction of views, increased traffic in the neighborhoods,
and conflicts with trucks delivering to existing businesses in the area. She added
she was speaking on behalf of residents of Elm Street.
Ms. Freeman, Estuary Park Action Committee representative, spoke in favor of the
proposed 10 acre park as shown in the 1991 General Plan diagram. She voiced
concern with contamination levels on the assembled properties, the parking and
traffic impacts, as well as the cumulative impacts from all future development in the
area. She also stated that the proposed development is too large for the scale of the
neighborhood.
Mr. Sywald, Perforce Software owner, strongly favors integrating the street grid
pattern in any future development, developing a site with lower dwelling unit density
which is more in line with existing residential districts, and a higher residential
density with mixed uses along the waterfront so there is activity in this area.
Ms. Gordon, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society member, discussed the
letter submitted by Alameda Architectural Preservation Society and favors reusing
the historic warehouses.
Mr. Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society member, discussed the
letter submitted by the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society and favors
extending Blanding into the proposed project and retaining the large, wood frame
structures, which based on Woody Minors research, may be the only remaining
structures from this era and of this type left in Alameda.
Mr. Krueger, resident, opposes the project because it lacks an extended street grid
and it does not reflect the neighborhood fabric of the surrounding residential areas.
Access to the residences should be through the front of dwelling units, from
walkways, and there should be greater public access to the waterfront. He does not
oppose the density, but favors an approach that spreads a variety of densities
throughout the development.",PlanningBoard/2010-04-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2010-04-26,3,"Ms Decker, resident, favors a development that provides maximum pedestrian and
waterfront access.
Mr. Woodard, resident, spoke in favor of an Estuary Park and low-rise buildings that
do not to exceed two stories in height.
Mr. Gong, resident, cautioned that a thorough review of the City resources (police,
school, utilities) should not be neglected, the result of which would have a negative
impact on the proposed development. He recommended that the property owner
include those that live in the neighborhood in the planning process for the
development.
Mr. Bolten, resident, objects to the proposal. He added that the neighborhood's
access to the waterfront is cut off, that three or four story buildings on this site would
not be a good fit for the City and there would be negative parking impacts.
Mr. Sweeney, resident, noted he is in favor of the lower density alternative plan that
was contained in the Draft Environmental Impact Report.
President Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public comment period.
Mr. Banta, architect for the property owner, spoke to the different options and stated
that the lower density option may be the preferable alternative in order to address
the neighborhood's concern. He requested that the Planning Board indicate if the
lower density alternative would in fact be the favored alternative.
Vice-President Autorino stated that a site visit revealed the property appears to be in
a deteriorated state and that it appears infeasible to reuse or rehabilitate many of
the buildings on the site because they are in such a poor condition.
Board member Cook stated that she would favor some commercial activity along the
waterfront in an effort to increase activity and use of the area.
Staff discussed the relative infeasibility of reusing the large buildings for commercial
uses. He elaborated that the Historical Advisory Board would be asked to evaluate
the EIR alternatives plus demolition of the structures and that a mixed use zoning
designation could be applied to the property.
Board Member Kohlstrand cautioned that the alternatives should include a feasibility
analysis so that only fiscally feasible alternatives are considered.
Board Member Zuppan supports the development of the park; however, she stated
a concern that the City does not have the funding to pursue the development and
maintenance of a park.",PlanningBoard/2010-04-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2010-04-26,4,"and wastewater disposal, such as on-site gray water use. She asked whether the
earthquake section of the Draft Environmental Impact Report adequately analyzes
the development in light of recent earthquakes in other countries and data that has
been gathered from the study of damage caused by these quakes. She also
endorses the integration of the new development into the existing street grid. She
recommended the inclusion of ancillary commercial uses to activate the publics
enjoyment of the waterfront.
President Ezzy Ashcraft requested that Blanding Avenue, at the Oak Street
intersection, receive a safe pedestrian crossing, should a revised plan continue this
street through the development.
Following the conclusion of Board comments, President Ezzy Ashcraft ended this
item and noted no action on the part of the Board was required and added this
project would be brought back to the Board at future meetings, at which specific
actions will be taken.",PlanningBoard/2010-04-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2010-04-26,5,"10.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
11.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
12.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.",PlanningBoard/2010-04-26.pdf