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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2010-09-27,1,"APPROVED
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
September 27, 2010
LOCATION:
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Conference Room 360
Note: If you are not able to attend the meeting, please contact Lucretia Akil
at (510) 747-4762 and leave a message by the morning of the meeting date.
1.
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M.
Present: Chair Krongold, Vice-Chair Tam, Commissioners Fort, Harp, Lord-Hausman,
Moore and Warren.
Absent: Commissioner Kirola.
2.
MINUTES
Approval of the August 23, 2010 Commission minutes.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
3-A.
Susan Deutsch , Alameda resident and occupational therapist expressed her interest in
joining the CDI.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4-A.
Community Development Update (Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager):
Andrew Thomas provided an overview of development planning and accessibility, including
adhering to rules, regulations, historic requirements and standards to address particular
communities and goals. Mr. Thomas addressed techniques and methods, including
community engagement to get things done. Specific aspects include retail, office and
community gathering buildings, and parking lots. The City meets all accessible guidelines
with respect to new development. Mr. Thomas acknowledged that residential development
and accessibility issues should be discussed more amongst the community and staff. Mr.
Thomas stated that there are two ways to approach this:
1) Comprehensive approach: develop city-wide ordinances, policies and rules that
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2) Staff can work with the CDI to ensure timely inclusion in most development
projects which would address accessibility issues.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman expressed interest in leading the task on tracking future
planning items.
Commissioner Harp stated that the City of Fremont is currently looking at a Universal
Design ordinance that addresses multiple issues, including accessibility and aging.
Mr. Thomas agreed with the incremental approach by project development.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated that the Grand Marina is expanding and asked who
should the CDI connect with, to which Mr. Thomas stated both staff and the Planning Board.
Commissioner Moore stated getting some of the antiquated buildings up to code is needed
within the city.
Mr. Thomas stated that with the limited staffing resources it will take a partnership to move
things forward.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
5-A.
CDI Vision Planning (Chair Krongold) (Banner)
Commissioner Lord-Hausman presented the banner and recommended the CDI send a letter
of thanks to Alameda Alliance for Health for underwriting the entire project.
Accessible Exercise: Chair Krongold distributed fliers regarding the exercise events
covering October.
School Board Meeting: Chair Krongold will be presenting the Powerpoint
presentation to the Board on Tuesday evening in Council Chambers at 6:30p.m.
Proclamation: Vice-Chair Tam will accept the proclamation at the Tuesday, October
5th City Council meeting.
Tree Planting: Commissioner Moore confirmed the event will occur Saturday,
October 16th at 10:30a.m. Location to be determined.
Movie Exhibit: Commissioner Warren stated the work group is small. The site at the
Main Library is the ideal place. One artist is confirmed to date. One short film is also
confirmed from a caretaker's point-of-view. Vice-Chair Tam asked what the timeline
is, to which Commissioner Warren responded October 2011. Commissioner Warren
also to review subcommittee topics.
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5-B.
Paratransit Advisory Planning Committee (PAPCO) (Commissioner Lord-Hausman):
Commissioner Lord-Hausman did not attend the PAPCO meeting.
5-C.
City Council Meeting Report (Commissioner Fort):
Commissioner Fort stated he monitored the September 7th City Council meeting and there
was nothing specific to the CDI.
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6-A.
Secretary Akil advised the Commission that the December 6, 2010 meeting will include
the bi-annual Ethics Training required by AB1234. Secretary Akil stated all CDI
members should make every effort to attend.
6-B.
Secretary Akil acknowledged and thanked Susan Deutsch for attending the CDI and
further explained the application process to her for appointment.
6-C.
Secretary Akil stated that staff continues to work on the city's overall website and she is
still working towards developing an ADA/CDI webpage.
7.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7-A.
Chair Krongold asked who is available to attend the Alameda Hospital Fair to which
Commissioner Warren and Commissioner Lord-Hausman agreed to attend.
7-B. Commissioner Moore confirmed that she conducted an Autism Prevention Program at
Alameda Recreation & Parks Department which went very well. Secretary Akil stated that
Patrick Russi of ARPD expresses deep appreciation and sincere interest in continuing some
level of training with ARPD.
Chair Krongold asked how many attended to which Commissioner Moore stated
approximately 60 people.
7-C.
Commissioner Moore announced that every third Sunday at the Alameda Multi-Cultural
Commission Center is Autism Awareness Movie Day.
7-D. Commissioner Lord-Hausman acknowledged that Alameda was selected as one of the ""100
Best Communities for Youth."" This could be an opportunity for the CDI to make
connections and an opportunity to bring the community together.
7-E.
Chair Krongold stated that the College of Alameda received the $250,000 grant which the
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CDI wrote a letter of support.
7-F.
Vice-Chair Tam stated that he is impressed with how much the CDI is making a difference in
the community.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, October 25,
2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucretia Akil
Board Secretary
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PlanningBoard,2010-09-27,1,"APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
1.
CONVENE:
7:12 p.m.
2.
FLAG SALUTE:
Board Member Zuppan
3.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
President Ezzy Ashcraft, Board Members
Ibsen, Kohlstrand, and Zuppan.
Staff present: Andrew Thomas, Planning Services
Manager; Erin Garcia, Recording Secretary; Laura
Ajello, Planner; Obaid Khan, Transportation Engineer;
Barry Bergman, Transportation Coordinator
Absent: Vice-President Autorino, Board Member Lynch
4.
MINUTES:
Minutes from the regular meeting of July 26, 2010
Board Member Zuppan motioned, seconded by Board Member Kohlstrand to
continue this item to the meeting of 10/11/2010. Motion approved 4-0.
Minutes from the regular meeting of August 9, 2010
Board Member Kohlstrand motioned, seconded by Board Member Ibsen to approve
the minutes. Motion approved 4-0.
5.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION:
None.
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Written Report
6-A Future Agendas
Mr. Thomas presented future agenda items.
6-B Zoning Administrator Report
The Zoning Administrator hearing on September 21, 2010 was canceled.
Oral Report
None.
7.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Wood, co-founder of Bike Alameda, compared the plans for the Webster Street-
Willie Stargell bike path to the on-site construction and found that the path is
different from what was approved. He is concerned that in-field changes are not
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PlanningBoard,2010-09-27,2,"brought back for approval to the Planning Board and recommended that a policy be
put in place so that changes are brought forward for review and approval.
President Ezzy Ashcraft and Board Member Kohlstrand asked that Public Works
staff provide information at the October 11, 2010 Planning Board meeting on what
was originally approved, what changed, and to explain why the changed plans were
not brought back for approval by the Planning Board.
Mr. Khan, Public Works, stated that Public Works is considering widening this path,
pending more negotiation with College of Alameda, which owns the adjacent
property. He also stated that Public Works is working on design standards for bike
paths and putting a policy in place for returning projects to the Planning Board for in-
field changes.
8.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
9.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
9-A
2011 Planning Board Meeting Schedule
The Planning Board will consider and approve a Planning Board meeting
schedule for 2011.
Kohlstrand proposed that the December 26, 2010 hearing be canceled and then
motioned, seconded by Board Member Zuppan, to approve the meeting schedule as
amended. Approved 4-0
9-B
Bicycle Master Plan Update and Mitigated Negative Declaration
The Public Works Department of the City of Alameda is requesting approval
of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Draft Bicycle Master Plan Update.
The Bicycle Master Plan establishes citywide bicycle policies, programs and
priority actions to improve bicycle access and safety in Alameda.
Mr. Bergman, Public Works, presented the Bicycle Master Plan update and thanked
all interested parties' efforts to finalizing the update. The current bicycle master plan
was adopted in 1999.
President Ezzy Ashcraft read an email from an Alameda bike advocate, which
recommended adoption of the bicycle plan and supported specific bike
improvement recommendations.
Mr. Wood, Bike Alameda, commended Mr. Bergman for facilitating the bicycle
master plan update. He is concerned that the proposed plan does not promote real
change and expansion of bike infrastructure. He noted that more than half of the
proposed bike facilities are classified as Class 3 and will solely have signs indicating
bike lanes, opposed to Class 2 bike lanes with physical infrastructure
improvements. He noted that Park Street is a significant bike corridor, but lacks a
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PlanningBoard,2010-09-27,3,"differentiated bike infrastructure.
Board Member Kohlstrand commended staff for the effort put into both the
pedestrian and bicycle plans. She requested more information on what portions of
the bike plan will be implemented through the City's Capital Improvement program.
She asked whether staff had considered design guidelines for bike paths that
included painting the bike lanes a vibrant color. She proposed including pedestrian
facilities and bike lanes along Tilden Way by reducing the number of lanes. She
also suggested reviewing the addition of a separate bike lane along Shoreline
Drive. She placed high priority on increasing maintenance on the bike path along
the Bay Farm shoreline after the Bay Farm Bridge. A paved bike lane connector
between Shoreline Drive and Broadway, parallel to Bayview Drive, should also be
given high priority.
Mr. Bergman summarized the written comments by Lee Ho, Bay Trail Planner, who
supported several priority projects in the bicycle plan update.
Board Member Ibsen supported changing most proposed routes from a Class 3 to a
Class 2 classification to increase safety. He favors working closely with the County
of Alameda, which owns the bridges, to create more bike connectivity and access
across the bridges. He is concerned that safe bike storage is lacking in the City, and
that bike storage is often located off the beaten path, which increases bike theft. He
does not prefer the inverted U bike rack, as it damages bikes, and holds only two
bikes. He would like to see other bike rack options, such as a slot that supports the
wheel and rows them up heads to tail, which would increase bike parking density.
Board Member Zuppan seconds the majority of the comments already provided.
She is very concerned that the proposed Fruitvale modifications under construction
will render the bridge less pedestrian and bike accessible. She requested that staff
provide more information on how those changes will affect the connectivity on the
bridge.
Mr. Khan, Public Works, stated that the traffic data suggests that a lane could be
taken out on Shoreline Dr, however, staff is still working on how to handle the
parking constraints in the evenings.
President Ezzy Ashcraft asked Mr. Khan what the process, cost, or timeline
implications are for removing a lane on Shoreline Dr.
Mr. Khan stated that funding for this project is still being determined and that the
there is no prioritization or timeline for implementing the Shoreline change, beyond
the overall implementation horizon of ten years.
President Ezzy Ashcraft asked Mr. Thomas what kind of recommendations the
Board can make that would highlight their concerns and prioritization of programs or
projects.
Mr. Thomas stated that the bike plan resolution could be amended to include
specific comments, or that a companion letter could be forwarded to the City
Council outlining specific concerns. He also stated that the Planning Board could
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PlanningBoard,2010-09-27,4,"request a bike master plan update every six months that would showcase the
implementation efforts currently underway.
President Ezzy Ashcraft recommended cost-sharing with the City of Oakland for the
west-end estuary crossing. She supports providing extra funding to Bike Alameda
and other local bicycle organizations that already do excellent education programs
instead of reinventing the wheel and developing new outreach programs. President
Ezzy Ashcraft recommended consulting with Bike Alameda to develop bike-parking
areas that are safe and easily accessible. She recommended including bike lanes
along Oak Street and she is concerned about safe bike access to Otis Drive when
coming from Park Street. She seconded Board Member Kohlstrand's comments
about the bike lane along Harbor Bay Isle. Finally, she requested that bike-parking
requirements be increased as automobile parking requirements are decreased in
the new parking ordinance.
Mr. Khan explained the future congestion levels for several intersections in
Alameda and stated that more study is required before lane reductions could
actually be implemented.
Board Member Kohlstrand emphasized the urgent need for multi-mode
transportation ways and not solely developing an infrastructure that only supports
vehicular traffic. She asked that staff prepare a briefing on the 23rd Avenue to 29th
Avenue projects in Oakland. She is very concerned that the bike and pedestrian
connectivity across the Fruitvale and Park Street Bridges is so poor and strongly
recommended revisiting this connection.
Mr. Khan stated that staff was looking at modifying the railroad bridge for pedestrian
and bike access.
Board Member Ibsen seconded Kohlstrand's concern regarding the Fruitvale Bridge
accessibility.
Board Member Kohlstrand pointed out that the new housing that exists on the
Oakland side is bringing these residents to Alameda for shopping, and that safe,
easy access is urgently needed along Fruitvale Avenue.
President Ezzy Ashcraft emphasized that the City of Alameda needs to rethink
priorities and showcase forward-thinking leadership. She wants the City to provide
multi-modal access and focus less on accommodating cars.
Board Member Zuppan asked whether the Civic Center Plan includes bike lanes to
allow for safe travel along Oak Street.
Board Member Ibsen recommended that the Planning Board formulate a formal
response prior to forwarding a recommendation for approval to City Council.
Board Member Kohlstrand proposed to amend the resolution to (1) elevate the
Bayview-Shoreline bike path to a ""high' priority, (2) identify the approach to the Park
Street and Fruitvale Bridge (including Tilden Way) to do further evaluation of multi-
modal access and to increase connectivity to and from Oakland, (3) seek out cost-
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PlanningBoard,2010-09-27,5,"sharing/funding opportunities with Oakland for the west estuary crossing and (4)
increase bicycle parking throughout the City.
Board Member Ibsen recommended that the proposed Oak Street bike lane be
elevated from Class 3 to Class 2.
President Ezzy Ashcraft asked that the definitions section be brought to the
beginning of the document.
Mr. Thomas summarized the process moving forward.
Board Member Zuppan asked that the resolution include language that asks the
City Council to appropriate more transportation related funds to the bicycle
improvements projects.
Board Member Kohlstrand motioned, seconded by Board Member Ibsen to approve
the resolution as amended. Motion passes 4-0. Staff will return the amended
resolution to the Planning Board at the next meeting for review.
10.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
11.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS:
President Ezzy Ashcraft announced that board members would be asked to
participate in Ethics training as required by State law. Information on such training
would be forthcoming.
President Ezzy Ashcraft commended Board Member Kohlstrand for participating in
the 3-day Susan G. Komen walk.
12.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 p.m.
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