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PensionBoard,2017-04-24,1,"the any or
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PENSION BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD 4:30 P.M., JANUARY 30, 2017
ALAMEDA CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE, ALAMEDA
CONFERENCE ROOM 160
1.
The meeting was called to order by Nancy Bronstein at 4:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Nancy Bronstein, Bruce Edwards, Nancy Elzig, William Soderlund,
Absent: Chair Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer
Staff: Elena Adair, Finance Director; Edwin Gato, Financial Services Manager;
Chad Barr, Administrative Technician - Human Resources
Nancy Bronstein introduced Edwin Gato, new Financial Services Manager.
3.
MINUTES:
Nancy Bronstein asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes. No
questions from members.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 31, 2016 were moved for
approval by Member Soderlund and seconded by Member Elzig. Passed 3-0.
4.
AGENDA ITEMS:
4-A. Pension Payroll and Financial Reports - Quarter Ending December 31,
2016 and City of Alameda Police & Fire Pension Funds Financial Reports for the
Period Ending December 31, 2016.
Finance Director, Elena Adair summarized the quarterly and fiscal year totals.",PensionBoard/2017-04-24.pdf
PensionBoard,2017-04-24,2,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, January 30, 2017
Page 2
Director Adair noted the usual uniform allowance paid in December. Adair also
explained there would be adjustment due to late notification of death of 1082
Pensioner, James Isom and his wife. Police Officer Isom passed March 30,
2016, followed by his wife Kathryn on April 27, 2016. Their son is trustee and
thought he took care of everything but noticed payments into account. Finance
drafted letter to recoup overpayment and working with son has been smooth.
Member Elzig expressed sympathy and believed it was easy to overlook things
during the circumstances.
Member Soderlund asked if uniform allowance is paid every 3 months and
Director Adair confirmed it is. Director Bronstein said that in March, the Cost of
Living Adjustment will go up which will increase the uniform allowance.
Member Soderlund moved to accept the financial statement as presented.
Member Elzig seconded. Passed 3-0.
4-B. Copy of Resolution No. 15193 - Determination of Industrial Disability
Retirements (IDR).
Director Bronstein explained the Pension Board's role for IDR's when questioned
or appealed. PERS used to determine IDRs, but in 1999 it went to City Manager
who delegated it to Human Resources Director. Human Resources determines
decision based on medical information. In case of dispute, employee has options
depending on situation.
1. Can go to Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
2. Appeal hearing through the Administrative Procedures Act with Administrative
Law Judge.
Member Soderlund asked how Administrative Law Judge is involved in process.
Director Bronstein explained that the Administrative Law Judge issues finding
and a proposed decision. The Pension Board can then adopt the decision, reject
it and decide the matter, or refer it back to the Administrative Law Judge for more
information. Member Edwards stated his understanding with this information that
it is the Pension Board's role to ratify the decision.
Member Edwards remembered Mike Chamberland, Police Officer, who claimed
he was ""designated shooter"" and applied for Industrial Disability, which the City
rightly rejected.
Director Bronstein said if City had an appeal in future, she would seek legal
advice during process.
Members Edwards and Soderlund remembered the William Doan case was
handled by Pension Board.",PensionBoard/2017-04-24.pdf
PensionBoard,2017-04-24,3,"City of Alameda
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Pension Board - Monday, January 30, 2017
Page 3
Member Soderlund asked if the Pension Board could sit in on an Administrative
Law Judge's hearing. Director Bronstein replied it would depend if it was an
open or closed session.
Director Bronstein explained City of Alameda resolutions were previously signed
by the City Clerk. In June 2016, PERS decided to no longer accept resolutions
not signed by elected officials. This was delaying pending IDR's until the change
in authority went to Council.
Member Soderlund moved to accept and Member Edwards seconded. Passed 3-
0.
4-C. Copy of Condolence Letter sent to Survivor's of Robert Follrath.
Member Elzig stated appreciation for seeing the condolence letter for Robert
Follrath.
5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT):
There was no communication from the public.
6.
PENSION BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD):
No communications from Pension Board.
7.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no additional items to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
mi
Nancy Bronstein
Human Resources Director",PensionBoard/2017-04-24.pdf
PlanningBoard,2017-04-24,1,"APPROVED MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017
1. CONVENE
President Köster convened the meeting at 7:03pm
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Sullivan led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: President Köster, Board Members Curtis, Knox White, Sullivan. Board Members
Mitchell and Zuppan arrived at 7:07pm. Absent: Board Member Burton.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
*None*
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Liz Taylor said the economic analysis provided by the Alameda Marina developer's
consultant is not a complete representation of the economic benefits of the maritime
businesses the marina supports.
Gabrielle Dolphin said the city needs to take bolder steps to combat climate change,
specifically citing solar policies and including AMP in plans.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A 2017-4207
Make a Determination that the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2019 Capital
Budget is Consistent with the General Plan
Board Member Knox White made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Board
Member Curtis seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.
7. REGULAR
AGENDA
ITEMS
7-A 2017-4205
Public Hearing on the Scope of the Alameda Shipways Residential Project
Environmental Impact Report
Staff Member Thomas introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found
at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3021222&GUID=5BB563F0-
29-4BFB-BFD7-89258060B9E4&FullText=1
Board Member Knox White asked if we were still going to have a multi-modal level of
service analysis in the EIR.
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PlanningBoard,2017-04-24,2,"Staff Member Thomas said it would still be included.
Board Member Curtis asked how the traffic impacts are extrapolated in the analysis.
Staff Member Thomas said they use a baseline and model impacts of all projects that
contribute to growth in the city and region on traffic impacts.
Dennis Cavallari, applicant, gave a presentation on the proposed project.
Board Member Zuppan asked what changes BCDC requested.
Mr. Cavallari said BCDC wanted to see fewer large plantings, to preserve view corridors,
and more active lawn space.
Board Member Mitchell asked about the changes to the shape of the park.
Mr. Cavallari said they made a business decision to change the shape to avoid having to
go through a process that involved the Army Corps of Engineers.
Board Member Sullivan asked how long the building is.
Mr. Cavallari said he did not have that information at this time.
Board Member Curtis asked if they have solved the load bearing problems with the site.
Mr. Cavallari said he believes they have the best geotechnical engineer in the area and
will be able to have a successful building plan.
Board Member Mitchell asked if they have studied the soil and whether it would create
problems for building.
Mr. Cavallari said they do not plan to disturb any contaminated soil, which is where the
problems would arise.
President Köster asked if there were Tidelands on this project site.
Staff Member Thomas said the Tidelands are north of the property line.
President Köster asked why there was no marina facility planned for the site.
Mr. Cavallari said they are surrounded by Marinas and felt that re-creating a shoreline
might be the highest and best use.
President Köster opened the public hearing.
Approved Minutes
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April 24, 2017
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2017-04-24.pdf
PlanningBoard,2017-04-24,3,"Liz Taylor suggested using the ramps for rowing launches. She said the ramps could be
used by amphibious vehicles for emergency egress and we should preserve one or two
of them.
Nancy Hird said that if we keep taking away commercial spaces with jobs and replacing
them with housing Alameda would become a bedroom community for Oakland.
Angela Hockabout asked for a show of hands from the board members that are under 40
years old (one). She said young people are desperate for housing. She said worrying
about views prioritizes people who already have stable housing. She said she would like
to see the project go higher in order to get more low income housing.
Karen Bey said she is happy we are adding much needed housing to the site. She said
we should plan for a potential 4th ferry terminal at this site. She said she was disappointed
to not see any amenities in the project. She said the business park needs more restaurants
and cafes.
President Köster closed the public hearing.
Board Member Knox White suggested we also look at the impacts of not building housing
at the site to highlight not just the negative impacts of housing.
Board Member Zuppan said we need to make sure we have adequate observations to
base our conclusions on. She asked that a confidence interval accompany the traffic
estimates.
Board Member Mitchell asked to include an analysis of how freeway congestion impacts
congestion in Alameda, rather than stopping the study at the tube. He suggested including
an energy analysis in the EIR.
Board Member Sullivan asked if the report would take into account the impacts of other
approved projects.
Staff Member Thomas said they would study impacts from two future dates to capture
impacts from future development at various stages.
Board Member Sullivan asked if the report would study the impact on the mix of owners
vs. renters and the cultural impact on the city.
President Köster said he would like to study what increasing the intensity of use to the site
would do. He also said studying the historical aspects of the site would be interesting,
including densifying the rest of the site while saving one of the ramps.
Approved Minutes
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April 24, 2017
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2017-04-24.pdf
PlanningBoard,2017-04-24,4,"Board Member Knox White asked that one alternative study a low parking alternative on
transportation impacts.
7-B 2017-4206
Study Session to Provide Comments and Direction on Collaborating
Partners Main Street Neighborhood Site Plan
Staff Member Giles introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found
at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3021223&GUID=FB464FE4-
673-4FB8-B393-524FFE47A1BB&FullText=1
Doug Biggs, Executive Director of the Alameda Point Collaborative, gave a presentation
on their plan.
Abby Goldware, Mid-Pen Housing, continued the presentation.
Board Member Sullivan asked who would be responsible for the infrastructure costs of the
project.
Ms. Goldware said the master developer for the Main St. neighborhood would likely be
responsible for the infrastructure.
President Köster asked what the phasing of the project would work.
Ms. Goldware said they will have to work with the Main St. master developer to plan the
infrastructure through existing units.
President Köster asked if they feel like they have enough space on the site.
Mr. Biggs said they do feel they have enough space on the site.
Board Member Curtis asked if the 79 to 1 parking ratio is sufficient.
Mr. Biggs said their residents have less than a 30% car ownership rate. He said they also
recently worked with the city to provide bus passes to all residents.
President Köster opened the public hearing.
Angela Hockabout said the people in the video are the same type of people that are
currently living under freeways and need this type of housing. She said we need more of
this type of supportive housing.
Karen Bey said she wanted to support this community. She said she loves the idea of the
expanded farm. She suggested an arts center for children to work and perform in which
can be helpful for children who have been traumatized.
Approved Minutes
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April 24, 2017
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PlanningBoard,2017-04-24,5,"President Köster closed the public hearing.
Board Member Sullivan asked if there would be any animals at the farm.
Doug Biggs said they have some chickens, pigeons, and doves currently. He said he does
not see larger livestock as part of the current plan due to land use regulations.
Board Member Mitchell asked how we are trying to move this project along.
Staff Member Giles said they are working on an RFQ to take to City Council next month.
Board Member Mitchell said he loved the community involvement in the design. He said it
looks like a well rounded project.
Board Member Zuppan questioned if the layout of the townhomes would be thoughtful
enough in case they need to grow in the future. She said she would like to see more indoor
community spaces.
Board Member Curtis said this is a project that the community needs and we need to move
it forward.
Board Member Knox White said the community here makes Alameda a better place. He
said we need to make sure we do not create dead spaces. He said the new street near
the public park is ill placed and might create cut through traffic.
President Köster said he loves the urban agriculture imagery. He suggested considering
limiting automobile access on the interior streets.
8. MINUTES
8-A 2017-4204
Draft Meeting Minutes-February 27, 2017
Board Member Zuppan asked for a correction to her comment on the mix of housing and
commercial on a development site.
Board Member Mitchell made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction. Board
Member Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
9-A 2017-4208
Zoning Administrator and Design Review Recent Actions and Decisions
Staff Member Thomas summarized recent decisions made by staff.
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PlanningBoard,2017-04-24,6,"9-B 2017-4209
Future Public Meetings and Upcoming Community Development
Department Projects
Staff Member Thomas gave an update on agenda items for the upcoming meetings. He
shared an article on ABAG housing plans. He explained the dynamics around local control
VS. state interest in housing production.
Board Member Curtis said the speakers tonight do not reflect the views of the silent
majority of Alamedans. He said we might be trying to solve one problem in the short term
and creating other problems of blight and decreased property values in the long term.
Board Member Knox White asked for updates on 2nd unit and Universal Design
ordinances.
Staff Member Thomas said the 2nd unit ordinance would be back in May and the Universal
Design ordinance should be back in June.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
*None*
11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
11-A 2017-4210
Subcommittee for Alameda Marina
*Did not meet*
11-B 2017-4211
Subcommittee with Commission on Disability Issues regarding Universal
Design Ordinance
*Did not meet*
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
*None*
13. ADJOURNMENT
President Köster adjourned the meeting at 9:39pm.
Approved Minutes
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April 24, 2017
Planning Board Meeting",PlanningBoard/2017-04-24.pdf