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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2011-02-28,1,"APPROVED
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
February 28, 2011
1.
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 P.M.
Present: Chair Krongold, Vice-Chair Tam, Commissioners Deutsch, Fort, Harp, Kirola,
Lord-Hausman, Moore and Warren.
Absent: None.
2.
MINUTES
2-A. Approved with corrections.
2-B. Approved with corrections.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
None.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4-A.
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair (Secretary Akil):
Vote on election of officers.
Commissioner Moore made a motion to nominate Commissioner Krongold as Chair of the
Commission. The motion was seconded by Vice-chair Nielson, which carried a unanimous
voice vote - 9.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman made a motion to nominate Commissioner Harp as Vice-Chair
of the Commission. The motion was seconded by Vice-chair Nielson, which carried a
unanimous voice vote - 9.
4-B.
City of Alameda Paratransit Shuttle Service Modifications (Gail Payne, PW):
Discussion regarding changes to Paratransit Service.
Gail Payne stated that the Shuttle Service was introduced last year in April for individuals 62
years of age and older. Ridership has leveled off due to weather. A six-month review of the
service was conducted per Council's direction. Morning routes are preferred. The service
received high satisfaction marks.
Vice-chair Harp asked about the capacity of the bus to which Gail responded it's a small bus,
12-seats, and it does not run at capacity.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2011-02-28.pdf
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Chair Krongold asked about the age requirements at Mastick Senior Center being 50 years
old to which Gail replied she is working on the issue.
Commissioner Moore asked if you must be 55 and with a disability to which Gail responded
affirmatively.
Commissioner Warren asked if an escort is needed could one be provided to which Gail
replied affirmatively.
Commissioner Tam asked if you register once do you have to register each year to which
Gail replied ""No.""
Chair Krongold asked about advertising at a movie theater to which Gail replied they are
currently advertising at movie theaters.
Chair Krongold asked if the data is from the U.S. Census re: the disabled to which Gail
replied that the information presented from the American Community Survey is all that is
available.
4-C.
City of Alameda Paratransit Taxi Service Modifications (Gail Payne, PW):
Discussion regarding changes to Taxi Service.
Gail stated that there are currently two taxi services. There are no current restrictions on
travel so the modification requests limit on travel. There are major limits on the budget and
there is a greater demand on the budget. The major goal is to restrict the use to rides within
Alameda County. The savings would be approximately $5,000 a year.
Commissioner Fort asked if the 50% discount applied to persons with disabilities and 70
years or older to which Gail replied to everyone with or without a Driver's License and blind
or disabled is entitled to the 50% reduction.
Commissioner Tam asked if support is needed at the Council meeting to which Gail replied
that all support is welcome.
Commissioner Kirola asked if there are two Shuttle Services for everyone, to which Gail
affirmed.
Commissioner Kirola asked if someone moves how would they notify the Transportation
Company, to which Gail replied one would have to register the new information and she does
the quality control.
Commissioner Kirola asked the names of the two companies to which Gail stated: (1)
Welcome Transportation and (2) Veterans.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2011-02-28.pdf
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Vice Chair Harp asked if there could be Shuttle Service to connect BART to which Gail
replied the issue has been discussed and there is no indication that will occur, unless there is
additional funding.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
5-A.
CDI Vision Planning (Chair Krongold):
Continued discussion of future events.
Ed Roberts Event:
Chair Krongold stated that the January 22 event went well. Both Vice-Chair Harp
and Commissioner Lord-Hausman attended.
Banner:
Secretary Akil confirmed the banner dates for the 3rd and 4th week in September.
Film/Art Exhibit: October 6, 2010
Commissioner Warren provided an update on the event, including reaching out to
schools for the art exhibit. Chair Krongold asked Marcia Tsang about including
art work from the Leisure Club, which is comprised of disabled adults from
Alameda. Commissioner Deutsch asked if the art is limited to Alamedans,
to which Commissioner Warren replied it will be open to people with
disabilities. Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated that it would be good
for the art exhibit to be represented by Alamedans.
CDI Resource Fair
Chair Krongold confirmed a work group has been formed to meet the
last Wednesdays of the month in the library.
April 9th Film Event:
Commissioner Moore discussed the upcoming films scheduled for
Autism Awareness month. She requested a Proclamation for April 5th
Secretary Akil will email a copy of last year's Disability Awareness
Month proclamation.
Tree Planting:
Commissioner Moore proposed October 15th for the next tree planting
to which the Commission agreed.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2011-02-28.pdf
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5-B.
City Council Meeting Report (Commissioner Fort):
Report on issues of relevance from biweekly Council meeting.
No report.
Vice-chair Harp and Commissioner Lord-Hausman attended the January 18th Council
meeting in support of building the apartments at Lincoln Avenue.
5-C.
Curb Cut Improvements (Commissioner Lord-Hausman)
An update on improvements regarding Central and Webster; and Park Street near brick alley
shopping area was given.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated the Public Works plans are under review with Cal Trans
under Park Street/Alameda Ave., followed by bids and an award end of April/early Mary.
Regarding Central and Webster re-design (not curb cuts): Commissioner Lord-Hausman met
with WABA and will follow-up with Public Works.
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6-A.
Secretary Akil informed the Commission that the City website had some minor glitches to
the CDI page but staff is working on correcting the problems.
6-B.
Secretary Akil stated she would follow up with the Alameda Fire Department Administration
Office regarding the inoperable accessible button for the front door at the Fire Station on
Park Street and Encinal Avenue.
7.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7-A.
Chair Krongold announced the upcoming Alameda County Transition Faire, Saturday, March
19th at 9:30 AM, and asked who is interested in participating? Commissioner Kirola,
Commissioner Lord-Hausman and Commissioner Tam may be able to attend.
7-B.
Commissioner Moore distributed a flier she picked up at the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley
regarding free phones for people with disabilities.
7-C. Commissioner Fort mentioned that BORP and the Lighthouse for the Blind, as well as a
number of organizations, have their offices at the Ed Roberts Campus.
7-D.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated that all CDI Commissioners will receive an invitation
from the League of Women Voters for the April 4th ""Meet Your Public Officials."" She
encouraged all to attend at the Harbor Bay Community Center.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2011-02-28.pdf
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7-E.
A citizen called to request documents be available readily in large font.
7-F.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman requested that someone from AUSD, Special Education attend
a CDI meeting. Commissioner Tam suggested he will attempt to request Susan Mitchell meet
with the CDI in March or April.
7-G.
Commissioner Tam has a special board meeting on March 28th and will miss the March CDI
Meeting.
7-H. Vice-Chair Harp stated that the Center for Independent Living is having its Annual Board
Meeting on Thursday, March 24 at 3:30 PM at Hayward City Hall and it is open to the
public.
7-I.
Chair Krongold stated that the Alameda Hospital (Louise Nakada) will begin accessible yoga
classes. There will be four classes starting April 13th, 5-6 PM for 4 weeks at $5.00 per
session.
7-J.
Chair Krongold mentioned that the author of a book about her service dog event was held at
the Frank Bette Center.
7-K. Chair Krongold read a letter response from College of Alameda regarding the CDI letter of
support for funding for DSPS.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, March 28, 2011
at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Aurulta Asit
Lucretia Akil
Board Secretary",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2011-02-28.pdf
PlanningBoard,2011-02-28,1,"APPROVED MEETING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
1. CONVENE:
7:08 p.m.
2. FLAG SALUTE: Board member Kohlstrand
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
President Ezzy Ashcraft, Vice-President Autorino, Board
Members, Kohlstrand, Lynch, Wallis and Zuppan.
Absent:
Board member Ibsen.
4. MINUTES:
Minutes from the Regular meeting of November 8, 201 (Pending)
Minutes from the Regular meeting of January 10, 2011
Approved 5-0-1, Board member Wallis abstained.
5. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION:
None.
6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Written Report
6-A Future Agendas
Staff presented an overview of upcoming planning project.
6-B Zoning Administrator Report
Meeting of 2-1-11-650 Haight Street-Tattoo Parlor-Approved
Meeting of 2-15-11-Canceled
Oral Report
None.
7.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
9-A
2010-2011 Election of Planning Board Officers. The Planning Board will elect a
new President and Vice President for the upcoming (remaining) year, as required by
the Planning Board By-Laws
Continued until full Board present.
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PlanningBoard,2011-02-28,2,"9-B
Alameda Point Community Planning Update. The Planning Board will review and
comment on recently completed and planned upcoming planning efforts for Alameda
Point. The Board will also consider a draft resolution of support for the Alameda
Reuse and Redevelopment Authority's Response to Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory's Request for Qualifications for a Second Campus at Alameda Point
Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager, presented an update of the Alameda Point
Community Planning process. He reported that the City held three community workshops in
the fall of 2010 at which residents, business owners, and other interested stakeholders from
different neighborhoods considered prior plans and suggested new ideas for a plan for
Alameda Point. The forums occurred on November 9, 2010 at the Grand Pavilion on Bay
Farm Island, on November 18, 2010 at the Mastick Senior Center in central Alameda and
December 8, 2010 at the Officers' Club at Alameda Point in West Alameda. All three forums
were well attended (approximate 70-100 participants at each forum) and discussions were
animated. In addition, over 165 workbooks were completed and submitted by forum
participants. To supplement the community forums and provide a convenient additional
opportunity for community participation, an online workbook was made available on the city
website. The online workbook was open for public use from November 25, 2010 until
February 1, 2011. Approximately 150 residents completed portions of the workbook on-line.
On February 8, 2010, staff held a forum for the businesses that are currently at Alameda
Point. The purpose of the workshop was to solicit strategies and good ideas to build
Alameda Point into a regional destination and job center. Approximately 30 business
representatives attended the workshop. In addition, the City received approximately 11
responses to a questionnaire that staff sent to all businesses at Alameda Point. The
tenants, many of which have been at Alameda Point for over 10 years commented that this
is the first time they have been asked what they would like to happen with the development.
During the months of January and February 2011, the City's Boards and Commissions
engaged in the process. The Boards and Commissions with primary responsibility for
planning, transportation, economic development, parks and open space, and historic
preservation participated in the process by each holding a public meeting to discuss the
exercises within the workbook that were most relevant to their area of expertise. The
Economic Development Commission, Historic Advisory Board, Recreation and Parks
Commission and Transportation Commission all devoted meeting time to the planning effort.
Mr. Thomas reported that the community forums and online workbook provided a wealth of
information about community priorities, preferences, and opinions. To document and
organize this important information, staff is preparing a Summary Report for the community.
The Summary Report will summarize in approximately 25 pages the information that staff
received from the community at the various forums and meetings and the on-line workbook,
and:
Identify those elements, concepts, and proposals from past plans that the community
generally agree should be included in a plan for Alameda Point,
Identify those elements; concepts or proposals for which there is not agreement and that
will require further, focused community discussion, and
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PlanningBoard,2011-02-28,3,"Highlight new ideas provided by the community.
The Summary Report which will include a 100 + page on-line workbook appendix will be
finalized in March and presented to the ARRA in the first week of April.
President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that at the tenant forum representatives from St. George
Spirits mentioned that they may be looking to lease the Bachelor's Officer Quarters (BOQ)
to be used as a dormitory for their college distilling courses.
Mr. Thomas stated that most of the current leases at Alameda Point are short term.
Board member Lynch stated that currently regional sports facilities are very profitable and
Alameda Point would be an ideal location. He also believes that the City should be cautious
not to get into long term leases without structuring it in a way that if certain benchmarks are
not met the lease can be broken.
Board member Wallis agrees that you do not want to secure long term leases in under
utilized areas but set up a district.
Board member Kohlstrand commented that recreational uses are a very large topic in
Alameda.
President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would not want to create an environment where only
children with resources to pay for the private recreational facilities can enjoy them.
Vice President Autorino commented that he is please with the way update was presented
reporting what people want and don't want. He believes that there will need to be trade-offs
with the project such as ""the cost of a soccer field equals the development of four additional
houses"".
President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to see a conceptual graphic showing
what thousands of houses and other mixed uses would look at Alameda point. She also
stated that she recognized a lot of the same participants at the Community Forums and
suggested that possibly some of the subject matter forums could be held on the weekend to
enable a different demographic to attend.
Board member Kohlstrand also stated that she is please with the update. She agrees that
there need to be trade-offs. She feels that no one wants the development to be all housing
and it needs to be mixed use and there needs to be a certain level of infrastructure in place.
The infrastructure, housing, traffic and other land uses all have to work together and is not
sure that separating it out is the best idea.
Mr. Thomas reported that in April the summary will be released to the public. He believes
the question is how the City deals with all of the differences in opinion. The City has done
years of work looking at the infrastructure and costing it out. The City needs to start by
introducing the pro forma to the public and show the costs of the project. Certain repairs are
non-negotiable such as the getting Alameda Point out of the flood plain, and replacing the
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PlanningBoard,2011-02-28,4,"entire infrastructure. The City knows these costs and can list them, also the cost for sports
facilities, and amenities. The revenue and expenditures for the project need to balance and
the largest amount of revenue comes from residential land sales.
Board member Wallis warned that it could be difficult to explain the current
revenue/expenditures and the projected long term revenue/expenditures. He suggested
consolidating the information into scenarios. He mentioned that he was surprise to learn
that approximately 32,000 people worked at Alameda NAS during its boom and wonders
how different the traffic would be with a new development on the site compared to when the
Navy was there.
Vice President Autorino suggested that you begin with a base that defines items as
discretionary and nondiscretionary such as here are things that you have to do regardless of
the cost. Need to educate the public of the magnitude of the cost and not over analyze it
just get those items that need to be done off the table and concentrate on the issues that
are controversial.
Mr. Thomas agreed stating that you start with a base-line pro forma with a built in number of
housing units to get the project to balance. It may just be a project that works without all of
the amenities that the community has said over the years they want and it may be that the
cost for those amenities is additional housing. The community needs to understand the
trade-offs to agree on a Master Plan for Alameda Point.
Board member Zuppan feels that it is important to make the information easy to understand
for the public. She suggested there be 2-4 scenarios stating that any more than that makes
it too confusing for everyone. You need to figure out what really matters and get a
consensus on those choices and focus on those. The project needs to look at the impact
the project will have in the area over the next 20-25 years and probably over that amount of
time what the community wants will have changed.
Board member Lynch stated that the Treasure Island project in San Francisco would be a
good example of the process needed and taken to bring a project to entitlement as it is
almost completed. The project can act as a tangible object that residents can look to for
information.
Mr. Thomas stated that City staff has been watching the progress of the Treasure Island
and Hunter's Point projects.
Board member Kohlstrand stated that mixed use needs to include housing and by putting
the uses closer together it reduces the cost of the infrastructure and lessens the need for
cars thus reducing the green house gases. She feels that this issue needs to be kept in the
discussion and is key to the design of the project.
Mr. Thomas stated that financial sustainability, city-wide transportation sustainability,
environmental sustainability and community sustainability (jobs, affordable housing) are
universally supported in the community. He stated that it would be helpful to grade each
scenario on how they rank on the sustainability issues.
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PlanningBoard,2011-02-28,5,"Board member Lynch asked what transportation sustainability refers to.
Mr. Thomas stated that he believes it means that the overall transportation system in the
City is maintained and possibly improved.
Board member Wallis stated that the City needs to look at the current transportation network
and is it at an acceptable level. Also there is a need to set sustainability goals for each
category.
Mr. Thomas stated that the City needs to look at what sustainability in Alameda represents
and set goals towards it that are feasible.
Board member Kohlstrand stated the need to look at the sub aspects of Transportation
Sustainability and Environmental Sustainability such as how the buildings are developed or
how to manage the transportation system and you can't separate it from the Transportation
land Use which is the fundamental issue. She reiterated the need for mixed use
development citing the congestion problems with Bay Farm Island/Harbor Bay Isle stating
that when you separate the uses people will need their cars. Despite the abundance of
walking and bike paths certain elements of the design make automobiles the primary use.
President Ezzy Ashcraft asked if the Board believes it would be best to combine the
Financial Sustainability Workshop, Citywide Transportation Sustainability Workshop and the
Environmental Sustainability Workshop or should they be separate. She worries that
separating them might fragment members of the Community from one or more of the topics.
She also stated that the information needs to be presented in a way that people understand.
Board member Zuppan suggested that the City look at doing an interactive Web seminar
where participants can chat with each other, send post or questions to be answered during
the seminar and also poll the participants regarding different issues.
Mr. Thomas stated that the idea is to hold the workshops separately due to the volume of
information and that the workshops are not to make final decisions but to gain information to
be able to come back with easy to visualize alternatives. Mr. Thomas also stated that he
thinks having a Youth Workshop would be a good idea to find out what the future generation
of Alameda would like to see out at Alameda Point.
The Board members agreed that it would be interesting to get input from the younger
generation.
Mr. Thomas reported that the City of Alameda is responding to a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) to be the site of their second
campus. The response to the RFP is due on March 4, 2011 and the City is putting together
a
very comprehensive document. The land being proposed for the LBNL is 50 acres in the
southern area of Alameda Point near the Maritime Administration (MARAD) Fleet. He
stated it would be a great opportunity to bring jobs to Alameda Point with the LBNL
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PlanningBoard,2011-02-28,6,"proposing 4,500 square feet of lab space employing 800 people in the first phase. The
proposal requested documentation of Community backing for the project so the City is
putting together resolutions in support of the project from different Boards and
Commissions.
Board member Kohlstrand asked if it is going to be an open campus or a closed one.
Mr. Thomas stated that it will be an open campus.
Vice President Autorino asked what the possible problems with the proposal are.
Mr. Thomas stated that the City is hoping to get short listed at which time other possible
stumbling blocks could be addressed. The proposal asked that the new site be within 25
miles distance from the gate of their main campus which could be an issue as the proposed
site is very close to that limit. Another concern is acquiring the land from the Navy and the
lack of infrastructure and amenities currently at and around the site.
Carol Gottstein, resident, encouraged the Planning Board members to carefully read the
RFP that LBNL put out.
President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she sees the addition of the LBNL campus as a game
changer for the entire Alameda Point project. She encouraged the Planning Board to give a
unanimous approval of the Resolution.
Board member Kohlstrand moved adoption of the resolution supporting the City's response
to the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory's Request for Proposal. Board member Lynch
seconded the motion. Approved 6-0.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS:
President Ezzy Ashcraft introduced Patrick Wallis, the newest member appointed to the
Planning Board. Board member Wallis is a Facilities & Real Estate Portfolio Manager with
the Coast Guard.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
9:16 p.m.
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