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CityCouncil,2013-01-28,1,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY- - -JANUARY 28, 2012--3:30 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
(13-031) A Special Meeting was called to allow the Council to attend the Public Utilities
Board's Annual Planning Workshop.
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
January 28, 2013",CityCouncil/2013-01-28.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2013-01-28,1,"UNAPPROVED
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
Monday, January 28, 2013 6:30 p.m.
1.
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 P.M.
Present: Chair Lord-Hausman, Vice-Chair Harp, Commissioners Fort, Kirola, Warren,
Deutsch, and Tam
Absent: none
2.
MINUTES
2-A.
The minutes were approved with three changes.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
Gail Payne of Public Works acknowledged that the Transportation Commission approved
the audible accessible pedestrian signals.
Chair Lord-Hausman introduced Bonnie Leber who will be liaison to the CDI for the
Mastick Senior Center Board.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4-A.
Election of Officers (Secretary Akil)
Vote on election of officers.
Commissioner Deutsch made a motion to nominate Chair Lord-Hausman as Chair of the
Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Warren, which carried a
unanimous voice vote - 7.
Vice-Chair Harp made a motion to nominate Commissioner Deutsch as Vice-Chair of the
Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Warren, which carried
a
unanimous voice vote - 7.
4-B.
Paratransit Modifications (Gail Payne, Public Works)
Gail Payne from Public Works gave a presentation on the Paratransit Program. She
reviewed the six recommendations set forth, and further recommended that the program
stay intact.
Vice-Chair Harp acknowledged that the report was well prepared and there seems to be
an increase in ridership. It is an excellent idea to open the ridership up to all users.
1",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2013-01-28.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2013-01-28,2,"Commissioner Warren asked about the marketing/outreach for the service to which Gail
stated they have been working with the AP Collaborative as well as contacts through
various non-profits.
Commissioner Warren asked about the height of benches at the transit stops to which
Gail stated they will do an average (of height regarding disabled patron) when installing
benches. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that average height is 17 inches. Another concern is
whether the bench has arms.
The Commission approved the recommendations presented by the Public Works staff
report, which carried a unanimous voice vote - 7.
4-C. Shoreline / Westline Drive Bikeway Project Redesign (Gail Payne, Public Works)
Gail Payne from the Public Works department gave a presentation regarding the specifics
of the proposed Shoreline/Westline Drive Bikeway Project.
Chair Lord-Hausman asked if the cycle track is on the beach path and if parking would be
further down that track to which Gail stated parking would be on the left side of the travel
path.
Chair Lord-Hausman expressed safety concerns for peds/disabled when not only crossing
the street lanes but also having to be aware of two-way bicycle traffic and asked if the
bicyclists will be aware of peds crossing the track.
Commissioner Warren asked where would parking be available for the North side of
Shoreline/Westline to which Gail stated parking would be available anywhere on the
street.
Commissioner Warren asked if lighting would be added along the crossing to which Gail
stated colored pavement would be used for night-time crossing.
Chair Lord-Hausman acknowledged that the public will have to be educated on the re-
design of the entire Shoreline/Westline proposed changes.
Commissioner Tam stated that there will definitely need to be re-education but it is a
comprehensive plan.
Commissioner Deutsch asked if there would be additional stop signs to which Gail
responded there would be none.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
5-A.
Goals and Objectives 2012 (Chair Lord-Hausman)
Chair Lord-Hausman stated she would like the CDI to think about goals for 2013. Chair
Lord-Hausman also reviewed the 2012 goals and objectives accomplished.
2",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2013-01-28.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2013-01-28,3,"Chair Lord-Hausman asked Commissioner Tam to work with Alameda Police
Department regarding sensitivity training for the Capon Housing Project to which he
agreed.
The Chair stated the Universal Design Ordinance is moving forward along with Park
Street Bench Project and working with Mastick Senior Center.
Vice-Chair Harp stated there has been an increased interest in the CDI.
5-B. Universal Design Work Group Update (Vice Chair Harp)
Vice-Chair Harp stated the work group met on January 14th and will have the final draft
available in February.
5-C.
Park Street Bench Project (Chair Lord-Hausman)
Chair Lord-Hausman stated the project is moving along slowly. Chair Lord-Hausman
will check with Public Works Director, Matt Naclerio on the progress. Chair Lord-
Hausman asked Commissioner Warren to be the liaison with Public Works on the project.
5-D.
City Council Meeting Report (Commissioner Fort)
Commissioner Fort stated that there is nothing to report.
5-E.
Planning Board Meeting Report (Chair Lord-Hausman)
Chair Lord-Hausman stated there is a lot of development going on including Alameda
Landing Boat Works. The development of the Universal Design Ordinance is paramount
to the timing of their development projects.
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary Akil)
Secretary Akil requested that the CDI decide the meeting schedule for 2013. The CDI
agreed that the next meeting will be Monday, April 22, 2013 and will decide on future
meetings at that time.
7.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7-A.
Commissioner Deutsch stated that the Market Place on Park Street installed automatic
doors.
7-B. Chair Lord-Hausman stated there will be community meetings and there is an online
survey regarding the Alameda Belt Line open space project.
7-C. Chair Lord-Hausman stated she and Commissioner Fort have attended the Risk Based
Pilot Project held at Mastick in order to develop a Pilot Project Program to reach the
vulnerable population in Alameda in the event of a disaster.
3",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2013-01-28.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2013-01-28,4,"Commissioner Warren asked when the meetings are scheduled to which the Chair stated
they meet during the week in the mornings.
Commissioner Fort stated there is a lot of effort to making people more aware.
8.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucretia Akil
Board Secretary
4",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2013-01-28.pdf
PensionBoard,2013-01-28,1,"e
the
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PENSION BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD 4:30 P.M., JANUARY 28, 2013
ALAMEDA CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE, ALAMEDA
CONFERENCE ROOM 391
1.
The meeting was called to order by Chair William Soderlund at 4:33 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Trustees William Soderlund, Robert Follrath, Nancy Elzig and Holly
Brock-Cohn
Absent: Trustee Marie Gilmore
Staff: Elizabeth Warmerdam, Assistant City Manager, Fred Marsh, Controller,
Brad Farmer, Accounting Supervisor, Finance and Lelia Faapouli, Administrative
Technician, Human Resources
3.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 29, 2012 was moved for approval
by Member Follrath and seconded by Member Brock-Cohn. Passed 3-0
4.
AGENDA ITEMS:
4-A.
Pension Payroll and Financial Reports - Quarter Ending December 31,
2012 and City of Alameda Police & Fire Pension Funds Financial Reports
for the Period Ending December 31, 2012 from Fred Marsh, Controller.
Member Elizig moved to accept the report, which was seconded by
Member Follrath. Passed 4-0
4-B. AB 1234 Mandatory Ethics Training reminder was given to Board
members. Member Follrath handed his certificate in (which he did on
line). If training is done on line it is free, or you can request the self-study
materials and take two self-assessment tests at $25 per test. The City will
reimburse your costs.",PensionBoard/2013-01-28.pdf
PensionBoard,2013-01-28,2,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, January 28, 2013
Page 2
4-C. Notice from Human Resources Director regarding the death of a 1079
Pensioner - Robert Schreiber, Police Officer, was accepted with regrets
on a motion from Member Follrath and seconded by Member Elzig.
Passed 4-0
5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
There were no oral communications.
6.
PENSION BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD)
There were no oral communications.
7.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
lifty
the
Holly Brock-Cohn,
Human Resources Director
and Secretary to the Pension Board",PensionBoard/2013-01-28.pdf
PlanningBoard,2013-01-28,1,"APPROVED PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2013
1. CONVENE:
7:04 p.m.
2. FLAG SALUTE:
Board member Knox White
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
President Zuppan, Vice-President Burton, Board
members Henneberry (arrived at 7:45 p.m.), and Knox White.
Absent:
Board Member Köster
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION:
None
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
6-A.
Zoning Administrator and Design Review Pending and Recent Actions and
Decisions.
Board Member Henneberry motioned to approve the consent calendar.
Board Member Knox White seconded the motion.
Motion carried 4-0; no abstentions.
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
7-A.
Hold a Public Scoping Meeting for the Environmental Impact Report for the
Alameda Point Project; Designate an Alameda Point Planning Board Sub-
Committee; and Approve a Community Engagement Strategy for Alameda
Point. The applicant, the City of Alameda, is proposing to prepare and adopt zoning
ordinance amendments, a Master Infrastructure Plan, a Town Center and Waterfront
Precise Plan, and associated General Plan and Zoning Amendments to guide and
direct the future reuse and redevelopment of Alameda Point consistent with the
Community Reuse Plan and General Plan. The Planning Board will also hold a
scoping session for an Environmental Impact Report evaluating the proposed
amendments. Alameda Point is located on lands west of Main Street in western
Alameda, California. The January 28, 2013 public hearing is an opportunity for
members of the public to identify specific issues to be addressed in the plans or the
EIR.
President Zuppan stated that the item will be heard in two separate comment periods, the
first one being the EIR and the second being the General Plan and Zoning Amendments.
Approved Meeting Minutes
Page 1 of 6
January 28, 2013",PlanningBoard/2013-01-28.pdf
PlanningBoard,2013-01-28,2,"Andrew Thomas, City Planner, gave a presentation outlining the Draft Environmental Impact
Report (DEIR), the conforming zoning, the Town Center and Waterfront Precise Plan, and
the Master Infrastructure Plan (MIP). He stated that the City will use the Planning Board
and the public hearing forum as the base to get the community together to discuss the
plans for Alameda point. He also mentioned that a Planning Board sub-committee will be
formed to steer the process and ensure all agencies and community groups' involvement in
the process. He stated that the plan includes 1,425 housing units located throughout the
project.
President Zuppan opened the public comment period for the EIR.
Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative (APC), stated that the EIR should address quality
of life issues for the existing Alameda Point residents during construction such as noise and
air quality. He stressed a diversity of housing types and jobs for Alameda residents.
Gary Bard, resident and member of the Golden Gate Audubon Society, questioned why the
designation on the map no longer states wildlife refuge and is now mapped as federal land.
He stated that there should be close interaction between the City's DEIR process and the
federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Department of Veteran's
Affairs (VA) clinic.
Diane Lichtenstein, Housing Opportunities Make Economic Sense (HOMES), stated
concern for the employment opportunities for local residents and feels that the EIR should
address relocating the existing Alameda Point residents during construction. She would like
to see a more flexible list of uses to consider changes over time and for the mixed use area
to be more integrated. She asked what is the difference between ""work-live"" and
""workplace"" housing and there should more types of potential housing listed. A mix of uses
should be encouraged to be developed, not simply permitted. She agrees that the EIR
should be coordinated with the VA clinic NEPA process.
Helen Sause, HOMES, stated the project should include a mix of uses interwoven together
along with trails and parks like other areas of Alameda and the streets should connect to
existing neighborhoods. She stresses that an exceptional design should be provided; no
""snout houses"" where the garages are the most prominent features. She stated there
should be a mix of housing types and residents' incomes. And a rigorous design review
process should be put into place. Also community facilities like a post office, hotel, school,
and the like should be included. Ms. Sause stated there should be at least 4,500 units of
housing and stated concern over traffic.
William Smith, resident, stated that the traffic impacts in Oakland should be considered in
the process and the plan should include more dense and multi-family housing to generate
revenue to improve the infrastructure. Also because multi-family housing helps preserve the
environment and preserve historic resources, and results in more transportation options like
transit. He supports coordination with the VA NEPA process and questions the ""loss"" of the
wildlife refuge on the maps.
Approved Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 6
January 28, 2013",PlanningBoard/2013-01-28.pdf
PlanningBoard,2013-01-28,3,"Chuck Kapelke, resident, stated the project should include an urban forest between various
neighborhoods to provide corridors for wildlife. He feels the existing condition at Alameda
Point has ""interesting"" aesthetic qualities and he sees value in the historic buildings. He
supports coordination with the VA NEPA process and questions the ""loss"" of the wildlife
refuge on the maps.
Larry Tong, East Bay Regional Park District, stated that the East Bay Regional Park District
owns the Bay Trail within the AP project site, along with other facilities south of West Hornet
Avenue. EBRPD looks forward to working with the City and participating in the plan.
Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope, reiterated that the plan should provide more housing, a
minimum of 4,500 units stating that the development will depend on housing because the
employment aspect is uncertain. She stated that multifamily housing generates less
greenhouse gases than single-family units and the streets should be narrow with more
bikeways, transit, and parks.
Jon Spangler, resident, stated the EIR must evaluate hazardous materials because
Alameda Point is a Superfund site. He agrees that the plan should have more housing and
while he supports the 4,500 units others have suggested, he could live with 3,000 to 3,500
units if carbon emissions are shown to be lower. He is concerned that the Navy's cleanup
of Alameda Point is not good enough as the members of the Alameda Point Restoration
Advisory Board (RAB) have mentioned, and with regards to future parks and housing
people need the ability to garden in the ground and not in pots. Pursuant to Assembly Bill
32, Alameda Point should reduce the City's carbon footprint. He believes the development
should meet LEED standards, as per the Calthorpe Plan which should be an alternative in
the EIR. The City will have to find other sources of funding to provide Bus Rapid Transit to
Fruitvale BART and downtown Oakland. He supports coordination with the VA NEPA
process and questions the ""loss"" of the wildlife refuge on the maps. The EIR should
address environmental justice issues raised previously.
George Humphreys, Reuse Advisory Board (RAB), stated the sea level rise will be 5 feet by
the year 2100, and beyond that are recurring large storms, such as the winter 1861-62
during which storms lasted from December into February. He believes that Alameda Point
developers should be required to raise the land by 5 feet to account for sea level rise. He
questioned building high-density development in a flood-prone area like Alameda Point. He
stated that there is contamination in the Seaplane Lagoon and also radioactive
contamination underground in Building 5 and a plume of groundwater contamination in Area
25, Coast Guard North. Also in the Town Center, the Navy is only cleaning up the area to
industrial standards, which will take 15 years.
Susan Galleymore, RAB, stated the EIR should address the effects of contamination on
residents, visitors, and employees at Alameda Point and there should be an analysis of the
interaction of multiple contaminants acting together. She mentioned NASA's Environmental
Issues Management Plan for the former Moffett Field.
Lois Pryor, resident, agreed with past speakers regarding the housing and the plan should
Approved Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 6
January 28, 2013",PlanningBoard/2013-01-28.pdf
PlanningBoard,2013-01-28,4,"include a mixed-use development and workforce housing.
Dale Smith, RAB, stated that the RAB members should be included on the stakeholders list
for the Alameda Point project. She stated that the large contamination plume adjacent to
Seaplane Lagoon precludes any construction there, even for employment uses, according
to EPA standards. Also she believes it's not necessary to retain all buildings in the historic
district as there are many non-contributory buildings that could be demolished without major
impacts.
President Zuppan closed the public comment period for the EIR.
President Zuppan asked why the designation on the map no longer states wildlife refuge
and is now mapped as federal land.
Jennifer Ott, Chief Operating Officer, Alameda Point, stated that the Department of
Veterans Affairs and the Navy are preparing a NEPA document for the proposed VA clinic.
Work on this project has been ongoing for several years, but the VA finally obtained a
favorable Biological Opinion from USFWS in August 2012, and the project is now moving
forward again and it will involve a transfer of some federal land from the Navy to the VA for
an outpatient clinic and columbarium. Ms. Ott said the VA and Navy will conduct public
outreach, but no dates have been set. Also the Navy was originally going to transfer the
land to USFWS for a formal wildlife refuge, but that plan fell through which is why the
current maps identify ""federal lands"" rather than ""wildlife refuge""; although the City remains
supportive of a refuge, there is no formal plan to create one. She did mention however,
much of the federal land around the old runways, where least tern live, will remain
undeveloped.
Board member Knox White stated that he wants an analysis of the fiscal feasibility of the
Alameda Point plan and the EIR should do this in connection with the Plans & Policies
analysis, since it is a policy of the City that redevelopment of Alameda Point should be
economically viable. Also regarding EIR alternatives, he mentioned the Wilson, Roberts,
and Todd (WRT) Station Area Plan and should be an evaluation done regarding
concentrating most housing near the Seaplane Lagoon, with some but less in the
Residential Area, so that some land currently proposed for housing could be open space.
Vice President Burton stated that the plan needs to look at different types of housing
agreeing that higher density housing will have less traffic and environmental impacts. He
also stated that the City needs to find out the minimum density necessary to support transit
at Alameda Point.
President Zuppan stated that the EIR should address ""heat islands"" and ""wind tunnels"";
also, light pollution from street lighting, and effects on both humans and wildlife.
Mr. Thomas stated that the EIR does not evaluate fiscal issues. The Plans and Policies
analysis does evaluate consistency with every City policy. Regarding transit, the City
cannot depend on regional transportation funding and the redevelopment of Alameda Point
Approved Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 6
January 28, 2013",PlanningBoard/2013-01-28.pdf
PlanningBoard,2013-01-28,5,"units in the Reuse Plan.
President Zuppan opened the public comment period for the General Plan and Zoning
Amendments.
Erin Fisher, current resident of Alameda Point stated that the Port of Oakland's containers
frequently make loud noise when being dropped and that should be considered in planning
for new residents. She is concerned about displacement of existing residents.
Elizabeth Krase Greene, resident stated that the Historic buildings are located ""all over"" AP,
not just in the historic district. Some buildings can be adaptively reused. The color scheme
on the maps should less opaque so it's possible to identify buildings and streets beneath
the colors. Also she would like to see the Bachelor Officers Quarters (BOQ) renovated and
used as a hotel or senior housing.
Karen Bey, resident, stated she would like to see more mixed-use development on Main
Street and believes more housing is necessary to help pay for the infrastructure. She also
would not like to see any large ""super stores"" on the property.
Jon Spangler, resident, wants to know when the Government will hold hearings regarding
the NEPA process.
Chuck Kapelke, resident, would like to see the development a model for sustainability. He
stated that the Community Engagement Plan needs to have material in understandable
English to ensure that people can understand what is going on. He suggested the City set
up an interactive web blog to track the discussion amongst community members.
President Zuppan closed the public comment period for the General Plan and Zoning
Amendments.
Board member Henneberry stated that he believes the homes currently on the property
should be retained and also agrees that large format stores be prohibited.
Board member Knox White stated that he is concerned that a lot of the Planning Board prior
zoning discussions are not being incorporated in the current document. He would like to
see the Navy step up and complete the conveyance of land. He also would like the City
Council to be engaged in the project prior to the end of the process.
Approved Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 6
January 28, 2013",PlanningBoard/2013-01-28.pdf
PlanningBoard,2013-01-28,6,"Vice President Burton suggested that staff meet with reporters and do op-ed letters to keep
the community engaged and informed.
President Zuppan stated that the City needs to look at the entire project as a whole. She
added additional groups to the stakeholders list and suggested that staff meet with the
tenants at Marina Village to ask what works and what doesn't work.
The motion was made by Board member Knox White to continue the meeting past 10:30
p.m. Seconded by Board member Henneberry. Approved 4-0
Mr. Thomas reviewed the next steps.
Ms. Ott stated that she would like to revise the Vision Statement as a first step.
The motion was made by Board member Knox White to approve the Vision Ad Hoc
committee. Seconded by Board member Henneberry. Approved 4-0
President Zuppan appointed the following members to the Vision Ad Hoc committee:
President Zuppan, Vice President Burton, and Board member Henneberry.
8.
MINUTES:
Minutes of September 10, 2012-Continued due to lack of quorum.
Minutes of October 22, 2012-Approved as amended.
Minutes of December 10, 2012 (Pending)
Minutes of January 15, 2013 (Pending)
9.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Written Report
None.
9-A.
Future Agendas
Andrew Thomas, City Planner, provided an overview of upcoming projects.
10.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
11.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
12.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
13.
ADJOURNMENT:
10:40 p.m.
Approved Meeting Minutes
Page 6 of 6
January 28, 2013",PlanningBoard/2013-01-28.pdf