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CityCouncil,2015-10-26,1,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY- - -OCTOBER 26, 2015- -3:30 P.M.
(15- ) A Special Meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a visit to the
Environmental Installation Restoration of Site 2 at Alameda Point.
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
October 26, 2015",CityCouncil/2015-10-26.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2015-10-26,1,"Commission on Disability Issues
December 9, 2015
Item 2-A
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
Monday, October 26, 2015 6:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m.
Present: Acting Chair Kenny; Commissioners Wilkinson, Deutsch, Franco,
Lord-Hausman, Harp, Brillinger, Lewis
Absent: Commissioner Warren
NOTE: DISCUSSION BELOW WAS ORDERED DIFFERENTLY THAN AGENDIZED DUE TO
SCHEDULING NEEDS OF SPEAKER ANDREW THOMAS, CITY PLANNER
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4-A.
Presentation and Recommendation on Proposed City of Alameda Universal Design Ordinance
(Andrew Thomas, City Planner)
Mr. Thomas presents handout, gives background. Released proposed ordinance language to Social
Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) and Commission on Disability Issues (CDI) last month.
Proposed ordinance lays out requirements on all new major projects in Alameda. Concept is
Universal Design Unit is one that could be adapted to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Area, Bathroom on first floor, has elements that accommodate range of
physical disabilities.
Percentage of new units that this would apply to is under discussion. What does the building code
require now? Chapter 11-A of Uniform Building Code should be referenced, which is well known
by City inspectors and planners. City adopts building code changes every year, and any changes
to that chapter at the state level would be adopted each year.
Add these items to conditions of approval. Then it is on City to make sure building code is adhered
to, rather than adopting new language that is only specific to Alameda.
Percentage: 15% seems too low - what is the right number? What do we tie the percentage to? We
want to write something that is easily adaptable. Keep it simple. Unit should be accessible to enter,
4 primary living spaces without stairs. Stairs could in unit, but the primary living spaces are
accessible.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-10-26.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2015-10-26,2,"Commission on Disability Issues
October 26, 2015
Page 2
Building code already establishes these standards. Division 4 of Chapter 11-A. Wide enough for
accessibility, wall will be reinforced for grab bars, although grab bars will not be present;
modifiable sink, modifiable faucets.
No final decision tonight. Would like to have input from Commission. Good news is that Planning
Board is asking the same questions as CDI, and would like to work with CDI to make
recommendations to Council.
Commissioner Kenny thanks Mr. Thomas for working on this, and think so much about these
issues.
Mr. Thomas addresses percentage question. Are there specific items that are necessary, items that
should be applied to all units. Perhaps the blocking/reinforcement in the wall, not sure what the
items should be
Everything goes to the planning board, but they' re not checking to see if there is reinforcements in
the wall, but list of other things. But if there were some sort of rule, like that they had a ""25% of
all units"", it should easy to see that 25% of the units presented to Board are accessible or adaptable.
Marked with a U, for instance. Should be a quick look, identifiable to the design requirements.
Create a checklist for the plan checkers. Should heavily refer to Chapter 11-A
Question: Commissioner Lewis - clarification on statement - this wasn't permanent? Could be
made to disabled unit?
It's permanent, but it doesn't have all of elements necessarily present, but adaptable for disabled
unit without difficult alterations to unit.
Who's going to know down the road that it is adaptable? Post first owner?
Clarification - Universal Design Unit, not disabled unit. First owner may not know, but if someone
would like to adapt the unit, the infrastructure will already be present. No stairs, wider accessible
routes, etc.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman would like more messaging around such units. That the units exist
in a development. Electrical, grab bars - sales office would know which ones are adaptable.
Mr. Thomas explains ""Mandatory to Offer"" means developer hasn't built the units yet, presents the
models, what happens regularly is that units are customized for original owner and may not include
Universal Design elements. Second buyer should be able to make the changes
Schedule a workgroup? Mr. Thomas leaves for Planning Board Meeting.
(Quick break for Announcements before proceeding with agenda)
Acting Chair Kenny welcomes new Commissioners Arnold Brillinger and Anthony Lewis.
Commissioner Brillinger introduces himself first, then Commissioner Lewis.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-10-26.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2015-10-26,3,"Commission on Disability Issues
October 26, 2015
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Introduces Kerry Parker from the Public Works Department, new City Staff Liaison for the Commission
on Disability Issues.
2.
MINUTES
The July 27, 2015 minutes were approved with minor edits mentioned by Commissioners Lord-
Hausman and Deutsch.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
3-A.
Member of the public JoanAnn Radu-Sinaiko comments regarding becoming disabled in Alameda.
Bicycle Path on Shoreline: after project, there are four disabled spots off of Shoreline Drive, just
north of the street. Did not want to have to cross the street. Even the bowling alley has 4 disabled
parking spots up front.
Member the public Carol Gottstein brought this issue up last year with Alameda Transportation
Commission. Comments on City's traffic-calming projects: Shore Line Drive, Clement and Central
Avenue. Concerns about enough and convenient parking for disabled people.
Acting Chair Kenny proposes Subcommittee to focus on support issues and street projects. Acting
Chair Kenny volunteers to head this up.
3-B.
Member of the public Carol Gottstein discusses trash services for those with disabilities. Alameda
County Industries (ACI) has not emptied trash at her house consistently for ten months. City Staff
Parker says she will take this specific issue up with ACI.
3-C.
JoanAnn Radu-Sinaiko comments on the lack of resources for those with brain injuries, especially
for those who are not senior citizens.
Commissioner Harp advises about Senior Center Without Walls, national program based in
Berkeley, CA. that could be a resource.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4-A
(Discussed above.)
4-B.
Nomination and vote on Commission Chair, Vice-Chair
Chair Kenny proposes to postpone vote until 2016, since we do not have a full commission. All in
favor. Motion carries.
4-C.
Discussion on wording on Niel Tam's plaque, and bench dedication
""Dedicated In Memory of Nielson Tam.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-10-26.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2015-10-26,4,"Commission on Disability Issues
October 26, 2015
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Advocate and friend to people with disabilities.
- Commission on Disability Issues""
Discussion on language, bench location. Existing versus benches still needing to be placed.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
7.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
7-A.
It was confirmed that this Commission will still have 9 seats, and there are currently 7 seated
Commissioners and with two pending recommendations from the Mayor that will be voted for
approval by the entire Council on Nov. 3rd.
7-B.
Commissioners Lord-Hausman and Harp are still seated Commissioners until replaced by
Council-voted appointments.
7-C.
The City Manager's offices would like the Commission to know the plug-in for the City's
website ADA improvements is currently being tested by the city's web developer for integration
into the city website. If all goes smoothly, it should go live by the end of October.
7-D.
It was confirmed that this Commission will meet every other month. This will work out to be the
even months in the year. February, April, June, August, October, December. Our next meeting
will be in December.
7-E.
Meeting in Conference Room 360 has posed some challenges regarding accessibility
City proposes to move meeting to Council Chambers
more accessible room
more comfortable chairs
microphones
meeting can be televised or otherwise recorded
one large presentation screen, small screens will be right in front of each
Commissioner
listening devices
Council Chambers schedule:
2nd Wednesdays - best option - Dec 9
Set Special Meeting, vote on this option
If so approved by the Commission, cancel regularly scheduled December
22 meeting.
City Staff Parker will set a special meeting for the proposed date in December, and the
Commissioners can vote then to confirm the new meeting time. This also gives the
option of choosing another date at that time.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-10-26.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2015-10-26,5,"Commission on Disability Issues
October 26, 2015
Page 5
7-F.
Future Agenda Items
Universal Design Ordinance, part 2
Parker has been told listening devices in Council Chambers are less than ideal for the
hearing impaired, and a member of the public, Susan Jeffries, will discuss them at the
Commission's next meeting (in Dec)
ARPD Accessibility Report
Chair/Vice Chair vote - move to next year when full commission is seated
Commissioner Lewis would like announcements in Word format instead of Adobe Acrobat pdf
format. City Staff Parker says she will accommodate this.
8.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8-A.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman says there is a combination of agencies creating a visual message
to portray inclusive community: ""Everyone Belongs Here"". Goal is to have all businesses,
agencies, entities, can post posters in windows and in community locations. They are working on
visual display and logo.
8-B.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman mentions that Nielsen Tam's son Austin was a very big part of
""Making the Invisible, Visible"". They had an impressive and touching event last Saturday.
Discussed how those with autism do not feel safe. Discussed that event addressed this issue,
raised money, want to create foundation.
8-C.
Commissioner Kenny would like everyone to know that Commissioner Lord-Hausman was
recognized as Service Volunteer of the Year - nominated by 3 different people - for over 10
years of service.
8-D.
Commissioner Kenny stated the wish to have the Commission conduct a retreat to discuss the
business of being a Commissioner in January. Please look at available weekends.
8-E.
Commissioner Harp mentioned that Housing Development Program Manager is conducting
survey. Feels CDI would want to know and participate in this survey. Commissioner Harp will
forward to City Staff Parker.
8-F.
Commissioner Lord-Hausman would like to loop back to the Universal Design Ordinance, and
would like to discuss further. Commission discusses setting up another workgroup. Discusses
details of ordinance that should be addressed, types of buildings, developing a recommendation
for Mr. Thomas. Raising percentage of units per development. Referring to the building code
Chapter 11-A does seem to be ideal.
8-G.
Commissioner Kenny received the Proclamation that October is the Disability Awareness Month
8-H.
Member of the public JoanAnn Radu-Sinaiko asks if any of these documents from this meeting
are available. City Staff Parker says she will attempt make any documents available to those who
request them.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-10-26.pdf
CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2015-10-26,6,"Commission on Disability Issues
October 26, 2015
Page 6
9.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kerry Parker
City Staff Liaison
Commission on Disability Issues",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-10-26.pdf
PensionBoard,2015-10-26,1,"of
STERKA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PENSION BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD 4:30 P.M., OCTOBER 26, 2015
ALAMEDA CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE, ALAMEDA
CONFERENCE ROOM 391
1.
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Jill Kovacs at 4:33 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Trustees: William Soderlund, Bruce Edwards, Jill Kovacs and Trish
Herrera Spencer (late, arrived 4:42 p.m.). Absent: Nancy Elzig
Staff: Susan Gonzales, Interim Human Resources Director; Elena Adair,
Finance Director; Geoffrey Buchheim, Financial Services Manager; Chris Low,
Senior Human Resources Analyst; Sharlene Shikhmuradova, Administrative
Technician Human Resources; and Lelia Faapouli, Administrative Technician
Human Resources.
3.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27, 2015 was moved for approval by
Member Kovacs and seconded by Member Soderlund. Passed 3-0. Member
Edwards abstained since he was not in attendance at the July 27, 2015 meeting.
4.-
AGENDA ITEMS:
4-A. Pension Payroll and Financial Reports - Quarter Ending September 30,
2015 and City of Alameda Police & Fire Pension Funds Financial Reports for the
Period Ending September 30, 2015.
Finance Director Adair noted to the Board that there were not many changes to
the numbers within the report since there are still the same number of retirees.
She further explained that the September report has slightly higher amounts
compared to June report due to uniform allowance payments.",PensionBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PensionBoard,2015-10-26,2,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, October 26, 2015
Page 2
Member Soderlund inquired about the Cash amount in the bank account balance
sheet. He further explained that he remembers it usually being listed as $0.00.
Finance Director Adair explained that the amount shown on the report is due to
the timeliness of the transfer of funds into the account. Member Kovacs showed
Member Soderlund her copies of prior reports and said that historically, it has not
been listed zero.
Member Edwards asked Finance Director Adair about the minutes from the last
meeting. He asked her to clarify if the audit for this committee will be removed
and that it will be incorporated into the annual report for the entire City. He further
asked if the City Attorney's Office should be reviewing the Ordinances in order to
fulfill the Pension Board's obligations.
Finance Director Adair responded that is not the case. She explained that the
City wide audit already includes a review of the funds for the Pension Board.
She further explained that, in the past, the City did separate reports for these
funds. Upon review of the Ordinances (1079 and 1082), there was no required
need to provide separate reports because it is already incorporated into the
CAFR financial statements that is provided to the entire City. She further
explained that the quarterly and annual reports will still come to the Board.
Member Soderlund stated that the money is coming out of the General Fund.
Finance Director Adair replied, yes, the money for pension payments comes from
the General Fund.
Mayor Herrera Spencer arrived late from another City event. Secretary Kovacs
gave the Mayor an update on where the Board was on the Agenda, explaining
that since her presence was required to approve the July 25, 2015 Minutes, the
Board had deferred action on item 3 until her arrival, and that the Board had
discussed item 4, Pension Payroll and Financial Reports.
Member Soderlund moved that the Board accept the reports for approval.
Member Edwards seconded. Passed 4-0.
Finance Director Adair introduced Geoffrey Buchheim, the City's new Financial
Services Manager, who may be substituting for her in her absence at future
meetings.
Secretary Kovacs announced that both she and Administrative Technician
Faapouli will be retiring before the next Pension Board meeting in January. She
also announced that Administrative Services Director Stephanie Garrabrant-
Sierra was no longer with the City, that she was now Assistant City Manager for
the City of Tracy. Secretary Kovacs stated that the Director position will be filled
as a Human Resources Director and that recruitments were in progress for that
position and other upcoming Human Resources vacancies. She introduced",PensionBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PensionBoard,2015-10-26,3,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, October 26, 2015
Page 3
Interim Human Resources Director Susan Gonzales, Senior Human Resources
Analyst Chris Low, and Administrative Technician Sharlene Shikhmuradova.
5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT):
The next Board meeting will be on January 25, 2016. The meeting calendar for
2016 will be sent out by staff.
6.
PENSION BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD):
Mayor Herrera Spencer noted that she will be available for future meetings.
7.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
non
Jill Kovacs
Secretary to the Pension Board",PensionBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2015-10-26,1,"APPROVED MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015
1. CONVENE
President Knox White called meeting to order at 7:11pm.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Mitchell led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: President Knox White, Board Members Burton, Henneberry, Köster, Mitchell,
Sullivan. Board Member Zuppan arrived at 7:43pm, after item 7-A.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
President Knox White moved Board Communications, for one item, in front of item 7.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mike O'Hara from Tim Lewis Communities gave an update on the Encinal Terminals
site. He said they had a site tour and an additional public meeting to introduce the public
process for the property.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
*None*
***
11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
***
President Knox White introduced a resolution of the Planning Board recognizing
outgoing Board Member Dania Alvarez for her service.
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2015-2191
PLN14-0701 - 2100 Clement Avenue - Applicant: City Ventures. Public
Hearing to consider Design Review application for 52 Units on a 2.78
Acre Parcel Located at 2100 Clement Avenue and a Street Tree
Replacement Plan. The proposal is categorically exempt from further
review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15332 Infill Development Projects.
Andrew Thomas, Assistant Community Development Director, introduced the item. The
staff report and attachments can be found at:
Page 1 of 8
Approved Minutes
October 12, 2015
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2015-10-26,2,"https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2485514&GUID=37A42B2F
357B-450F-A07F-96606C21062C&FullText=1
Andrew Warner, of City Ventures, reviewed the changes to the plans made in
consultation with the neighbors and Alameda Architectural Preservation Society since
the staff report came out.
Board Member Sullivan asked about the landscape plan and gas grill source.
Mr. Warner clarified the tree choices in the landscape plan and that the grills would use
propane canisters.
Board Member Mitchell asked about the ""pass through"" on the AUSD property.
Mr. Thomas gave an update on the discussions with the school district. He said that it
would need to be agreed to by the time the plan check process was finished.
President Knox White opened the public hearing.
Steve Aced, from AAPS, spoke about the changes proposed at their request and said he
wanted to make sure the final changes get reviewed.
Dorothy Freeman said she supported Christopher Buckley's suggestion for the Clement
street trees. She said as long as the recent changes outlined in the letters are
incorporated, she is in support of the project.
Ginni Dofflemyer is also ready to support the project as long as the last items can be
reviewed before the permits go forward.
President Knox White closed the public hearing.
Board Member Köster moved approval of the final revised draft resolution. Board
Member Henneberry seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.
7-B 2015-2192
PLN15-0030 - 615 Haight Avenue - Applicant: Stefan Menzi on behalf of
Joseph and Melanie Snell. An appeal of Design Review approval to allow
raising an existing one-story residence a total of three (3) feet to convert
the existing crawl space into a new habitable bottom floor. The resultant
overall height of the structure will be twenty-one (21) feet tall, where the
maximum height limit in the R-4 zoning district is 35 feet. The project is
Page 2 of 8
Approved Minutes
October 12, 2015
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2015-10-26,3,"located within an R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) zoning district. This
project is categorically exempt from further environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
Section 15301 (e) - Existing Facilities - additions to existing structures
provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than
10,000 square feet. THE APPLICANT REQUESTS A CONTINUANCE
UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 23, 2015 PLANNING BOARD MEETING.
7-C 2015-2205
PLN15-0198 - 1926 Park Street - Applicant: Bridgett Shank on behalf of
Park Esquire, LLC. The applicant requests approval of Design Review
and a Use Permit to construct an approximately 4,200-square-foot, five-
building mixed use complex using repurposed shipping containers. Four
(4) buildings will be single tenant office buildings, and one (1) building will
be retail/café on the ground floor and a residential unit on the second floor
and third floor. A Use Permit is required for ground floor office space and
outdoor seating in the NP-G (North Park Street, Gateway) zoning district.
This project is categorically exempt from further environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
Section 15332 - Infill Development Projects.
David Sablan, Planner I, introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be
found at:
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2485518&GUID=92FOBD6B-
4DB6-458A-A449-DAF459B3A552&FullText=1
Board Member Burton asked about the stormwater runoff considerations.
Staff Member Sablan said that Public Works looked at the plan and found it to be
compliant.
Staff Member Tai said that the small size of the lot does not require specific percentage
requirements for pervious surface and that the landscaping in the plans would be an
improvement over the current 100% impervious surface.
Board Member Mitchell asked about existing street lighting that may affect the design.
Staff Member Sablan said that the plan was reviewed to make sure there was enough
clearance.
Page 3 of 8
Approved Minutes
October 12, 2015
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2015-10-26,4,"Board Member Burton asked about the process for getting permission for sidewalk
encroachment.
Staff Member Thomas said they created a condition to continue working on that element
in order to try and eliminate the elevation change and then get an encroachment permit
for sidewalk seating.
Bridgett Shank, project architect, gave a presentation.
Board Member Zuppan asked about the off-site parking arrangement and what would
happen if the parking agreement was not renewed.
Ms. Shank outlined the details for the nine off site spaces available for the site.
Board Member Mitchell asked about sidewalk widths.
The architect explained that the Park St. sidewalk is twelve feet wide, but there is
currently asphalt encroaching into the sidewalk. She said Blanding has a six foot
sidewalk.
President Knox White opened the public hearing.
Robb Ratto, Downtown Alameda Business Association, said the design is cutting edge
and a great gateway project.
Red Wetherill, a neighbor and architect, said professionals should review the details of
the plan instead of Planning Board members and staff.
Janet Koike said she supports the project. She said projects like this win over naysayers
over time.
Rich Krinks said he supports the project. He said it is innovative and a difficult site.
Doug deHaan said there were several studies about the Park St. gateway and this
design is not compatible with those findings.
Reyla Graber said she agreed with Mr. deHaan. She said the design would be
appropriate for Alameda Point but not for the Park St. gateway. She said it is not inviting
or attractive.
Page 4 of 8
Approved Minutes
October 12, 2015
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2015-10-26,5,"Janet Gibson said the design is not appropriate for the gateway. She said a park or
bocce ball court would be more appropriate than this design.
Johanna Dehlinger said she fully supports the project and that the architecture will be an
attraction instead of everything looking the same.
Dania Alvarez spoke in support of the project.
Carol Gottstein asked about disability access. She said she worried the green building
would blow off in a storm or fall in an earthquake.
Joe Cloren asked how the runoff would work with flat roofs. He said he does not like the
boxy design.
President Knox White closed the public hearing.
Board Member Henneberry said he will be supporting the project.
Board Member Mitchell said he does not want to see an empty lot or used car lot for
another ten years. He said he was concerned about customer parking.
Board Member Burton said it was a good use for a difficult site.
Board Member Sullivan said she thinks we could have done better for a gateway project.
Board Member Zuppan said she is not enamored with the design, but she also does not
want to have an empty lot stay there. She said she wanted to make sure the off site
parking be in place in perpetuity if it is approved.
Board Member Köster said he is intrigued by the project. He said the cantilevered design
is growing on him. He said he is comfortable with the new design.
President Knox White said the project creates a nice design transition between Park st.
and the industrial uses down Blanding.
Board Member Burton said the small office spaces would fill a much needed gap in
spaces available on Park st. He proposed a condition that requires mechanical
equipment not be visible from the street, or screened if not possible.
Board Member Henneberry moved approval of the item with: condition suggested by
Board Member Burton that mechanical equipment on the roof not be visible from the
Page 5 of 8
Approved Minutes
October 12, 2015
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2015-10-26,6,"street or screened if not possible; bringing back the materials and colors board for final
approval before issuance of building permits, as suggested by Board Member Köster;
and widening the seating area and obtaining the sidewalk encroachment permit. Board
Member Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-1 (Sullivan).
7-D 2015-2206
Final Review of colors, materials, and pediment design for a 31-Unit
Affordable Housing Development. Applicant: TL Partners I, LP and City of
Alameda Housing Authority (PLN15-0185). A final review of colors,
materials, and pediment design for a 31-unit affordable, multiple-family
building on an approximately .81-acre site within the MX Zoning District
located on the northeast corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Sherman
Street within the Del Monte Master Plan planning area.
Andrew Thomas introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at:
tps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2485519&GUID=057EDFFC-
04D9-47B2-8553-D184308CAE8D&FullText=1
Steve, from BAR architects, gave a presentation and answered some materials
questions from the board.
There were no public speakers.
Board Member Burton said he is strongly opposed to adding the pediments on this
building. He said he liked the rich colors in the design.
Board Member Köster said he also is against adding the pediments. He said he liked the
colors.
Board Member Zuppan said she liked the pediments.
Board Member Henneberry said the pediments do not look good and prefers not to have
them.
Board Member Mitchell said he liked the colors, but not the metal mesh panels. He said
he liked the straight line design without the pediments.
Board Member Sullivan said she liked the idea of some sort of pediment, but these
pediments do not look good.
President Knox White said he also preferred the design without the pediments.
Page 6 of 8
Approved Minutes
October 12, 2015
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2015-10-26,7,"Board Member Mitchell moved approval of the design without the pediments. Board
Member Henneberry seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.
7-E 2015-2207
Planning Board Rules and Procedures. Approve revisions to the Planning
Board Rules and Procedures to improve the public hearing process.
Andrew Thomas gave the staff report. The staff report and attachments can be found at:
ittps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2485520&GUID=35BD46C9-
2F5C-45DB-9A3F-B29A7FCFE8B7&FullText=1
President Knox White said he is interested in establishing consistency with other City
Boards and Commissions. He said he wanted to give guidelines to staff and applicants
on length of presentations in order to prevent extended meetings which he said is not in
keeping with public participation and the Sunshine Ordinance.
Board Member Zuppan pointed out several areas for emphasis, clarification, or
correction.
There were no public speakers.
Board Member Zuppan said she is supportive of the three minute limit for speakers. She
said the ten minute limit for staff presentations should be aspirational, but be able to go
beyond for large, important projects.
Board Member Mitchell said he is in favor of the change to three minutes per speaker.
Board Member Köster said there was confusion about how the dialogue works for items
labeled public workshops.
President Knox White explained that going forward items would be specified as
""Planning Board Workshops"" and that traditional public workshops are not held in
Council Chambers during a Planning Board meeting.
Board Member Burton said he was comfortable with the ten minute presentation limit.
Board Member Henneberry said he supports the three minute limit for public comment
and making the presentation limit of ten minutes aspirational.
No action was taken.
Page 7 of 8
Approved Minutes
October 12, 2015
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2015-10-26.pdf
PlanningBoard,2015-10-26,8,"8. MINUTES
*None*
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Andrew Thomas discussed the proposed date of December 7th for the Planning Board
holiday dinner.
9-A 2015-2193
Zoning Administrator and Design Review Recent Actions and Decisions
No items were pulled for review.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
President Knox White referenced the letter from the neighbors of the proposed school
for 500 Taylor. Board Member Zuppan asked to clarify what, if any, activities would be
allowed in the evenings and on weekends.
11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
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Report from the Boatworks - Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee
President Knox White said the committee did not meet. He said Board Member Mitchell
would be joining the sub-committee for the next meeting.
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Report from the Alameda Point Site A - Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee
Board Member Köster gave a report on the meeting.
President Knox White acknowledged the pink t-shirts the board purchased and was
wearing in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and fellow board members.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
*None*
13. ADJOURNMENT
President Knox White adjourned the meeting at 10:05pm.
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October 12, 2015
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2015-10-26.pdf