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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2016-02-10,1,"COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 6:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
Present: Chair Kenny, Vice-Chair Brillinger, Commissioners Aghapekian, Wilkinson, Deutsch,
Linton, Lewis
Absent: Commissioner Franco
(Commissioner Ethel Warren resigned on January 28th, 2016)
We have a quorum.
2.
MINUTES
The minutes for the special meeting on December 9, 2015, and the light minutes from the January
9, 2016 retreat were approved unanimously with a minor edit suggested by Arnold Brillinger, who
asked that the Board and Commission assignments that resulted from the January retreat be added
to the minutes. Staff Parker said she would add them to February's meeting minutes:
Board and Commission
Assignments
Commission on Disability Issues,
2016
Board or Commission
Commissioner Assigned
Scheduled meetings
Planning Board
Anto Aghapekian
2nd and 4th Mondays
Rec and Parks Commission
Susan Deutsch
2nd Thursdays
Rent Review Advisory
Committee
Beth Kenny
1st Mondays
Social Service Human Relations
Board
La Donna Franco
4th Thursdays
Transportation Commission
Tony Lewis and Arnold Brillinger
4th Wednesdays
AUSD Board of Education
Beth Kenny
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners
Jenny Linton
3rd Wednesdays
Wendy Wilkinson and Anto
Mastick Center Advisory Board
Aghapekian
3rd Wednesdays
La Donna Franco and Susan
2nd Wednesdays, every
Library Board
Deutsch
other month
1st and 3rd Tuesdays,
City Council
(need to fill this role)
plus special meetings",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2016-02-10.pdf
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Chair Kenny moved to approve minutes.
Commissioner Lewis seconded.
All Commissioners in favor. 7-0
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
3-A
Member of the public Carol Gottstein asked that the members of the public who were present at
the January 9th Retreat (Carol Gottstein and Audrey Lord-Hausman) be added to the minutes. Staff
Parker said she would add those names to the minutes.
3-B.
Member of the public Anne Steiner expressed concerns regarding the Central Avenue Complete
Streets Project, and gave input as a disabled driver. Said that the Shoreline Bikeway Project was a
problem. Urged that a disabled driver be appointed to Commission.
Commissioner Aghapekian asked Ms. Steiner to be specific about her problems with the Shoreline
Bikeway project. Steiner reports that lanes and parking spaces have been narrowed. Scary to get
out of car. Disabled spaces are not on beach side, and crossing the street is problematic. If these
same things are applied to Central Avenue project, this is a problem.
Commissioner Lewis discussed presentation made by Gail Payne on Central Avenue Project. Asked
Ms. Steiner to apply to Commission to fill vacancy on the Commission.
Chair Kenny mentioned that she discussed the South Shore Bikeway parking issue with the project
manager, Gail Payne, and that these issues Ms. Steiner is concerned about are set to be addressed
by a committee soon.
Commissioner Deutsch mentioned that the Commission has looked into the Farmers Market
parking issues before. The Farmers Market staff should be providing disabled parking. Intermittent
disabled parking issues - some managers reserve spots, some do not - at Farmers Market.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4-A.
Recommend Approval of the Paratransit Program Plan (Rochelle Wheeler, Transportation
Planner)
4A Paratransit Program
Exhibit 1 - Paratransit Program PowerPoint
(Presentation of above documents by Ms. Wheeler follows)
Chair Kenny asks for clarification on scholarship program. Ms. Wheeler explains that there are not
a lot of applicants for the program.
Vice-Chair Brillinger asks about Paratransit Tickets. Wheeler: Revenue neutral - sold by Mastick.
Brillinger would like to know more about shuttle program, and discuss frequency of shuttle service
question. He explains how he is an active user of program. Discusses route details and ideas for",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2016-02-10.pdf
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efficiency and usefulness. Suggests event placement of shuttle - Fourth of July Parade, Art and
Wine Faire, etc. Perhaps discuss more that the shuttle is a free service.
Commissioner Deutsch asked if the shuttle service goes to the Farmers Market, and shuttle-user
Vice-Chair Brillinger confirms, yes, on Tuesdays.
Commissioner Lewis wonders if we should get the word out better about the shuttle service. Would
like to see ridership go up. Discusses route stops.
Mastick Senior Center Manager Jackie Krause adds information regarding these stops. Discusses
shuttle break downs, and how notification of riders of a breakdown issue is difficult. Ms. Wheeler
offers ideas as to how to standardize notification. Driver calls dispatch number on shuttle sign.
Commissioner Lewis wonders if the shuttle service schedule could be added to the NextBus AC
Transit app. Ms. Wheeler thinks this is a good suggestion.
Commission Aghapekian says that he hears all good things about the shuttle, but would like to see
the shuttle in service more days of the week. Ms. Wheeler says she will look into that given the
budget allowed. Discusses cab service available for urgent needs.
Commissioner Lewis talks about how street events disrupt bus service, and wonders if shuttle
service could put into service during those times. Ms. Wheeler discusses the vehicle the City owns
could be used for these instances. Commissioner Lewis talks about the connection to the ferry
service. Ms. Krause says that this has been logistically difficult, but has discussed a bridge to AC
Transit from the Main Street Ferry Terminal to Webster Street.
Ms. Krause talks about the advertising that does happen for the shuttle service, but agrees they
could do more. Most people don't care about the shuttle schedule until they need it, feels that most
efforts to advertise are ignored. 2010/2011 Mr. Tip and Premium Taxi was widely used. Free
service. Tickets were stashed with no date stamps, like gold. Then they started charging for the
service, and date-stamping the tickets, which caused a drop in ridership. Talks about shifting
demographics in shuttle use.
Chair Kenny asks if increased Mastick population on shuttle days? Ms Krause believes Mastick
popularity is more programmatic-based In fact parking is an issue at the Senior Center, and she
wishes more people would use the shuttle.
Chair Kenny opens up to public comment.
Member of the public Carol Gottstein mentions that the lettering colors on shuttle itself is difficult
to read. Black letters would be better. Says street banners are rather useless as advertising if most
disabled people look down on the ground to navigate path. Used Mr. Tip program when it was
free. Thinks that the tickets should not be date stamped because then the money is lost after that
date.
Commissioner asks if the tickets rollover to following year. Ms. Krause says no, they definitely
time out. Ms. Wheeler is hoping it can become more electronic, instead of paper tickets.",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2016-02-10.pdf
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Chair Kenny wonders about a regional transit Clipper Card type application, and Ms. Wheeler
agrees this would be convenient.
Chair Kenny opens for deliberation.
Commissioner Lewis wonders what exactly the commission is being asked to approve. Ms.
Wheeler says the approval is broad, approve the $532,000 budget, higher level issues of the
program has not been questioned, but have staff make program improvements when implementing
it. Commissioner Lewis asks if there is a deficit, or if all money is used. Ms. Wheeler says the
program used to be half this size, and it was difficult to accommodate the program. Now there is
more money, but every cent can be used on the program and gives the City more choices regarding
implementation.
Commissioner Kenny moved to approve.
Commissioner Aghapekian seconded.
All Commissioners in favor. 7-0
4-B.
Review and Ratify Commission Bylaws (Kerry Parker, City Staff Liaison)
CDI Bylaws - under review
Staff Parker has corrected typographical errors in document. One comment that Commissioners
had issue with during retreat is highlighted purposefully, as some Commissioners feel the sentence
should be removed.
Chair Kenny asks if this is standard bylaw language. Ms. Parker says yes, it's fairly standard.
Understands that with recent changes to Sunshine Ordinance there were questions the highlighted
statement undermines the authority of the Commission by including the statement. If Commission
would like to omit, revise, or redefine the statement, it can, but it would have to be approved by
City Council.
Chair Kenny says that in conversations and at retreat she worried other boards could lessen the
authority of the Commission on Disability Issues (CDI). She believes that thought may have been
wrong. Can only change the Purpose in the Bylaws with approval of City Council.
Commissioner Deutsch thinks changing it would be more work than it's worth. That
the
Commission does have authority without changing anything. Commissioner Linton thinks it should
stay as it is, no changes. General agreement. Vice-chair Brillinger asks if he can still make typo
adjustments. Gives an example, talks about page numbering.
Chair Kenny invites public comment:
Carol Gottstein reminds Commission that they had in the past written a letter against a decision that
City Council had made, and was correct to do SO. Commissioner Deutsch responded she feels that
Commission can still do this without the bylaws being changed.
Commissioner Kenny moved to ratify, with suggested edits.
Commissioner Aghapekian seconded.
All Commissioners in favor. 7-0",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2016-02-10.pdf
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4-C.
Recognition of Flight, LLC for Commission on Disability Issues Logo (Chair Kenny)
Designers of CDI logo did the work with professionalism and thoughtfulness, 3 different logo
designs, offered description of logo parts and visual meaning, and gave Commission recognition
by offering their services. Chair Kenny offers certificate of appreciation.
Representatives of Flight, Sam Kraesig and Michelle Farrell, accept certificate, thank Commission
for opportunity.
Vice-Chair Brillinger asks for write up of meaning of logo. Chair Kenny will send the presentation
out to the new Commissioners.
4-D.
Discuss Future Goals and Projects of CDI (Chair Kenny)
Chair Kenny leads discussion, and talks about the example of the Recreation and Parks Department
(ARPD) revealing that there was Accessibility Report developed for all ARPD facilities, and that
it has not been fully explored or accessibility changes implemented. This is a perfect goal for the
Commission. Could create a small workgroup to discuss priorities for the Accessibility Report.
Chair Kenny mentions that Vice-Chair Brillinger's suggestions regarding the shuttle presence at
events and the parade is another good example.
Commissioner Wilkinson mentions that accessible playgrounds are planned for small parks. More
that could be done for parking and accessibility at parks.
Chair Kenny says that the presentation from the Transportation Planner tonight was good, and Vice-
Chair Brillinger and Commissioner Lewis are slated to pay attention to the Transportation
Commission. Chair Kenny says that Commission could put together a taskforce for this.
Disability Employment Awareness Month in October - Commission has normally put up a street
banner, and there was a Proclamation from the Mayor. Perhaps there could be a job fair, a brown
bag lunch meeting, something more?
Commissioner Deutsch said she was part of developing a resource fair several years ago, and hardly
anyone showed up. So sometimes this sort of thing is a lot of work without much result.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6-A.
(None, due to allowable time left in meeting, and announcements from Commissioner still
needed.)",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2016-02-10.pdf
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8.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(From earlier in the meeting) There was an article in the Alameda Sun about the dedication of the
bench for Nielson Tam, and a lot of people were there, Councilmembers Ezzy-Ashcraft and
Daysog, former Commissioner Audrey Lord-Hausman made a presentation, and many others. It
was a lovely dedication.
Chair Kenny contacted the Rent Review Advisory Committee, where she will attend the meeting
next week. She was not able to attend the School Board meeting, but will be at the next meeting.
Anyone on the Commission who would like a letter of introduction their associated board and
commission, she would be happy to provide one.
Commissioner Aghapekian is very interested in attending the Planning Board, and he would like to
avoid the complaints that the Shore Line Drive project and the Central Avenue Complete Streets
projects have garnered from a couple of people.
Commissioner Deutsch will be setting up some meetings with the Library Board, interested in
accessibility issues.
Commissioner Linton said she would be attending the Housing Authority Board meeting at the
Point next week.
Vice Chair Brillinger did go to the Transportation Commission meeting, two topics, the Paratransit
Program (like tonight's presentation), and the Cross Alameda Trail. Regarding the latter, he
discusses the ""gap"" on Atlantic between Webster and Constitution.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kerry Parker
City Staff Liaison
Commission on Disability Issues",CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2016-02-10.pdf
SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard,2016-02-10,1,"CITY COUNCIL/AUSD SCHOOL BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
February 10, 2016
City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 360, 3rd Floor
Alameda, CA 94501
UNADOPTED MINUTES
SPECIAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: The special meeting of the Alameda
City/School joint sub-committee was held on the date and place mentioned above.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Trish Spencer at 10:37am.
ATTENDANCE:
Trish Spencer - Mayor, City of Alameda
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft - Vice Mayor, City of Alameda
Liz Warmerdam - Interim City Manager, City of Alameda
Solana Henneberry - Board Member, Alameda USD Board of Education
Gray Harris - Board Member, Alameda USD Board of Education
Sean McPhetridge - Superintendent, Alameda USD
Amy Wooldridge - Recreation and Parks Director, City of Alameda
Bob Haun - Public Works Director, City of Alameda
Shariq Khan -CBO, Alameda USD
Robbie Lyng - Director, Alameda USD
Glen Steiger - General Manager, City of Alameda/AMP
Gail Payne - Transportation Coordinator, City of Alameda
Debbie Potter - Community Development Manager, City of Alameda
A. CALL TO ORDER:
1. CALL TO ORDER / GENERAL INTRODUCTION: City Council Members, Board
Members and their respective staff introduced themselves.
2. Purpose of Subcommittee and Meeting Schedule:
Mayor Spencer stated the purpose of the meeting: to have a breakout discussion
between the City of Alameda and AUSD School Board and bring these discussions
back to each respective board. The Subcommittee agreed to have staff come together
and arrange a schedule for upcoming meetings.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: minutes from the September 16, 2015 City/School
Subcommittee Meeting:
1. The City Council and Board members approved the minutes from the September 16, 2015
City/School Subcommittee Meeting.",SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard/2016-02-10.pdf
SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard,2016-02-10,2,"C. REVIEW AND DISCUSS:
1. Traffic concerns around Otis School (Otis/Mound intersection and Court/Calhoun drop
off) and signage at Earhart Elementary drop off
The Subcommittee discussed the traffic impacts at Otis School. Mayor Spencer
expressed her concerns of parent parking and gridlock including the loading zone areas.
President Henneberry recommended to observe the morning drop-off at 8am. There are
three regular parking stalls and one handicapped parking stall. Mayor Spencer expressed
concerns for more disabled parking stalls. The Subcommittee discussed extending the
white zone areas. Bob Haun stated that he will perform traffic counts and analysis for
Otis/Mound intersection and Court/Calhoun corners. Signage will be up in 30 days for
Earhart Elementary school.
2. City Presentation on Development Plans
The Subcommittee discussed upcoming development plans and the necessity of the City
and the District to work together regarding negotiations with the developer to ensure the
capacity of new students are being met as a result of new development projects. Shariq
Khan discussed a developer fee analysis performed yearly.
1) Alameda Landing: 300 housing units, phases 1 & 2 completed, phase 3
complete in 2016, Stargell Commons (32 units of affordable rental housing)
under construction, 300,000 sq. ft. commercial, 400,000 sq. ft. office, 8-Acre
Waterfront Park. Project to be completed in 2016.
2) Marina Shores: 89 townhome units (including 16 affordable units), 50 SF, 39
MF townhomes. Project was completed in 2016, and homes are just beginning to
be sold.
3) 2100 Clement: 2.78 acres, 52 units (seven affordable), construction 2016-17.
Superintendent McPhetridge requested Food Services Warehouse located at 2130
Clement Avenue (Mulberry/Clement) to be clearly zoned as a mixed-use zone.
Debbie Potter will review and analyze the zoning codes and the general plan for
Food Services Warehouse located at 2130 Clement Avenue. Bob Haun stated that
the City may potentially give back the Mulberry easement to the District. Robbie
Lyng stated to be very careful about football field egress.
4) 2437 Eagle Avenue: Alameda Housing Authority, 22 affordable rental housing
units, entitlements received, funding application March 2016, construction 2017.
Superintendent McPhetridge met with Alameda Housing Authority about the
potential for an early childhood education center located inside 2437 Eagle
Avenue. Debbie Potter will inform the Community Development department of
the idea and will pass it to them about the early childhood education center.
5) Del Monte Warehouse: dedicated to senior housing, 11.05 acres, 3 building
pads, 380 units, 55 affordable, 32 units for senior rental housing, 23 moderate-
income units, secured planning approvals, construction 2017-18. Building plan
currently being checked.",SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard/2016-02-10.pdf
SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard,2016-02-10,3,"6) Boatworks: 9.4 acres, 2 acres open space, 7.4 acres residential, 182 units
approved, other entitlements in progress (e.g., final map, design review, etc.),
construction 2018-20.
7) Site A: 68 Acres, 800 housing units, including 200 affordable units, 400,000
sf commercial, 20 acres of parks, subsequent approvals underway, construction
2017-27.
8) Alameda Marina 1800-2033 Clement: 22 acres (non-tidelands), mixed use w/
MF overlay (30 du/acre), master plan underway, no planning application received
to date. Environmental Review (ERI) required.
9) Encinal Terminals: 19 acres mixed use/MF overlay (including Tidelands
property), master plan underway, no planning application received to date.
10) North Housing - US Navy Property, 13 acres - Housing Authority (90 units
for formerly homeless), 2 acres - Habitat for Humanity (30 units self-help
housing), 19 acres to be sold at public auction by Navy, 435 housing unit cap,
land conveyance 2016-17.
3. Central Avenue Complete Streets Project Update
The Subcommittee discussed Wood Middle School receiving a dedicated bus route from
AC Transit. Staff will bring the project to the City Council meeting for approval on
February 24, 2016. The Subcommittee expressed appreciation to Superintendent
McPhetridge for attending the Transportation Committee meeting. Robbie Lyng
requested to review the restriping plan for the grass in front of Encinal High School.
Mayor Spencer requested City staff to double-check the all the parking stalls at EHS.
4.
Public, Educational and Government (PEG) Funds - Joint Use - Opportunity for a Cable
Studio
The City will send PEG funding analysis to the District. AUSD expressed interest in
partnering with independent programmers Terry Telles and Nanette Deetz. Amy
Wooldridge expressed interest in keeping the PEG funds local. PEG funding is only
spent on capital and equipment costs, not operating costs.
Public Speakers:
Nanette Deetz - addressed the Subcommittee in support of the Public, Educational and
Government (PEG) funds being utilized for a cable studio. She expressed partnership
interest as an independent producer and supporter of educational programing.
Terry Telles - addressed the Subcommittee in support of the Public, Educational and
Government (PEG) funds being utilized for a cable studio. He expressed partnership
interest as an independent producer and supporter of educational programing.",SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard/2016-02-10.pdf
SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard,2016-02-10,4,"5. Bachelor Officers' Quarters (BOQ) - Alameda Unified School District (AUSD)
Employee Housing
The Subcommittee discussed the funding streams for AUSD employee housing located at
the Bachelor Officers' Quarters (BOQ). AUSD discussed the intent to attract and retain
teachers through accessibility of employee housing.
6. Revenue Measure Update
The Subcommittee discussed the City Council reviewing poll results first in an upcoming
meeting slated for March 2016. Amy Wooldridge supports the recommendation of a
modification of any existing City tax. Member Harris supports a partnership of bringing
both taxes together. Superintendent McPhetridge expressed interest in AUSD's tax
advisors meeting with the City's tax advisors. Mayor Spencer stated she is unsure of
how her support will go. Vice Mayor Ashcraft expressed interest in AUSD and the City
attorneys to be on notice and provide legal expertise on the potential partnership. The
Subcommittee agreed that both tax advisors will meet.
D. NEW BUSINESS:
The City Council and the Board discussed possible dates for a special meeting on
the following topics:
Wood Middle School Playground
Coordination of Parcel Tax Ballot Measures in 2016
Synthetic Turf
Alameda Point Track
Estuary Park
Adjournment
Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.
THIS MEETING WAS NOT VIDEO RECORDED AND NO AUDIO IS AVAILABLE",SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard/2016-02-10.pdf