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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2019-02-27,1,"Approved
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
SOCIAL SERVICE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board President Audrey Hyman called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
President Hyman read the following Season for Nonviolence quote of the day for
Wednesday, February 27:
""Today's principle of nonviolence is Reconciliation. Nonviolence seeks
reconciliation and understanding with the opponent. Nonviolence does not seek
to defeat the opponent. Nonviolence is directed against evil systems, oppressive
policies, and unjust acts, but not against persons. Civil rights activist John M.
Perkins says, ""There is no reconciliation until you recognize the dignity of the
other, until you see their view- you have to enter into the pain of the people.
You've got to feel their need.""
Roll Call: Boardmembers Audrey Hyman (President), Cheryl Harawitz, Kale
Jenks, Claudia Medina, and Mark Sorensen
Absent: Boardmember Christine Chilcott (Vice-President)
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dan Ashbrook from Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) thanked the Board for
their support. Ashbrook provided an overview of his agency's programs and
services, including the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program,
and its partner agencies. He stated that LAS will more than exceed its
contracted service units for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program. Ashbrook announced the Elder Abuse Conference on Tuesday, May
21 at UC Hastings College of the Law. E-mail dashbrook@las.org to be added
to the mailing list to receive announcements from LAS.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2019-02-27,2,"Laura Mclnnis from the Family Violence Law Center thanked the Board for
considering the funding recommendation for CDBG. She talked about the
importance of the funding to deliver needed services. She states that the
funding makes a difference in providing supportive services from housing to
safety.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of January 24, 2019 were approved as written. Board President
Hyman abstained because she did not attend the January meeting.
4. AGENDA ITEMS
The order of Agenda items 4-A and 4-B was switched to accommodate
scheduling requests.
4-B
Lisa Fitts, Management Analyst with Alameda Housing Authority
presented on the CDBG Public Service recommendations for funding for
FY 2019-2020. Fitts provided background on the role of SSHRB on the
CDBG Public Services funding and reported that all current providers will
be funded at the same level in FY 2019-2020. No new providers applied.
Fitts went over the budget, including program income, and delineated
each of the funding recommendations. Fitts sought the Board's approval
for the following recommendations:
i. Enter into a three-year funding agreement with Eden I&R.
ii. Set aside funding for Fair Housing and Information & Referral
services and exclude these services from any proposed pro rata
funding adjustments.
iii. For the public services agreements for all other nonprofits, return to
a two-year funding cycle, beginning with FY 20-21, which will be the
first year of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
iv. Make FY 19-20 funding recommendations assuming the same level
of funding as received in FY 18-19, and propose funding allocations
be adjusted on a pro rata basis (excepting Fair Housing and
Information and Referral services) and rounded down in $50
increments after the CDBG allocation for FY 19-20 has been
published.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2019-02-27,3,"Boardmembers asked questions for which Fitts provided the following
responses:
Staff is requesting approval from the Board to allow staff to
round down the funding amount by $50 increments. Any
surplus caused by this approach would be no more than
$250. Staff proposes that any surplus would be divided
proportionately between the programs.
The final amount for funding recommendation should be
$189,740. Any discrepancy in the amount may be due to
the program income estimates.
CDBG Public Services are for non-housing support services.
Boardmember Harawitz made a motion to approve staff's
recommendations for funding for the CDBG Public Services for FY 2019-
2020 and to allow staff the ability to round down the funding allocation by
$50 increments. Boardmember Medina seconded. The motions were
approved unanimously.
The Board discussed the funding surplus that will result from the
rounding. Eligible providers that may receive the surplus funds include
the Alameda Food Bank, Building Futures with Women and Children,
Family Violence Law Center, Legal Aid for Seniors, and a portion of the
funding for ECHO/Eden Housing.
Boardmember Jenks made a motion to distribute the surplus funds
proportionately to eligible providers. Boardmember Sorensen seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
4-A
Victoria Williams, Paratransit Coordinator with the Mastick Senior
Center, presented the City of Alameda Transportation Program Plan for
Seniors and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Williams
provided an overview of the City's transportation services and explained
each program, which she described as a gap filler of services not
provided by other transportation services. Paratransit has been
rebranded and is now called Alameda Loop Shuttle and is ADA-
accessible.
Williams went over the recommended programs for FY 2019-2020. The",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2019-02-27,4,"City will continue exploring Uber and Lyft as options in the coming year
and will add emergency wheelchair breakdown service. Current trips will
continue. Capital improvements will be made on bus stops, and outreach
and marketing materials will be updated. Williams went over the
transportation budget for seniors and people with disabilities and
mentioned that none of the revenues come from City general funds.
Boardmembers asked questions for which Williams provided the following
responses:
The limited service days is due to funding.
There are safety concerns with the elderly using Uber and Lyft,
however, these services have passenger assist. Alameda is
watching how other cities are handling these transportation
options. Alameda will follow.
Client feedback includes having services available at night,
weekends, and opposite directions. There were also requests for
shuttle bus stops near clients' homes. This is not feasible.
Data on seniors in Alameda will be sent to Ana Bagtas and Eric
Fonstein to forward to the Board. [Staff subsequently provided the
following information to the SSHRB: the 2010 U.S. Census
showed Alameda's total population at 73,812 with 9,975 or 13.5
percent over the age of 65 years.]
A research company did an analysis of Alameda's transportation
services and recommended adding more hours rather than days.
The change in name/branding of Paratransit may be associated
with increase in rides.
Posting signs about the fare is very important.
Boardmember Sorensen made a motion to approve the City of Alameda
Transportation Program Plan for Seniors and People with Disabilities for
Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Boardmember Medina seconded. The motion
passed unanimously.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2019-02-27,5,"4-C
Workgroup Progress Reports
Assessment and Awareness Workgroup-Hastings / Jenks: none
Homeless Action Plan Workgroup-Harawitz/ Hyman: none.
5. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
5-A
Fonstein provided an update on the 2019 Season for Nonviolence. Daily
readings are being done at schools, City Council, and other public
meetings. The Speech Contest for middle school and high school
students is scheduled on Saturday, March 16 starting at 10:00 am at City
Hall. Boardmember Harawitz has already volunteered to serve as a
judge. Kiwanis and Rotary Club are sponsoring the event, which enabled
staff to increase the cash prizes.
5-B
Fonstein provided an update on the Youth Career and Job Fair scheduled
on Thursday, March 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Encinal High School. Twenty-
five organizations have already signed-up, which include businesses,
nonprofits, and City departments offering 25-55 paid positions. This year,
there is a Mayor's Challenge to offer 200 paid summer positions by 2020,
and over 50 agencies have signed-on and are included in the Mayor's
Honor Roll. Fonstein is also reaching out to Career Educational
Pathways.
5-C
Update on Homeless Programs and Initiatives
Bagtas provided the following updates on the programs that support
Alameda's homeless:
On January 15, the City Council approved staff's recommendation
for the Interim City Manager, working through staff, to coordinate
with SSHRB on finalizing the projects that will be funded through
the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) and oversee their
implementation. SSHRB approved the establishment of a HEAP
Ad Hoc Committee at its January 24 meeting to lead this effort.
The HEAP Ad Hoc Committee is getting formed, and the first
meeting will be sometime in March.
The Point In Time count was conducted throughout Alameda
County on January 30. Bagtas thanked those who volunteered to
do the count on the island. Alameda was well-covered with
volunteers. Preliminary results will be issued by EveryOne Home
sometime in April with the release of the final report this summer.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2019-02-27,6,"Public Works has ordered the parts for the parking meters that will
collect donations and sponsorships to support programs and
services for Alameda's homeless. Installation will start in April with
the program launch around May.
The Warming Shelter has been a great resource for the homeless
this winter given the number of rainy and cold days we have had
this season. Attendance has been averaging about 20 people.
The Dine and Connect dinner for the homeless held monthly at
Immanuel Lutheran Church has been highly successful, attracting
40-60 clients. It has become a community gathering.
5-D
Fonstein provided an update on the Census 2020 and announced that the Mayor
is establishing a local Complete Count Committee for Alameda. A Steering
Committee will be established, and local leaders will be invited to participate.
The Mayor would like the Complete Count Committee to be a community effort.
In addition to the Steering Committee, which will be the leadership, several
subcommittees will be established where community members will be invited to
participate, especially those who are connected to groups and populations that
are considered ""hard to count."" Fonstein is also attending subcommittees
established by the County's Complete Count Committee. Some members of the
Board will be invited to serve on the Steering Committee.
6. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
6-A Announcements and Updates
Boardmember Hyman announced that Pravda Wright has been nominated by
the Mayor to fill the vacant position on the Board and will be approved by
Council on March 5.
Boardmember Medina announced that Commonsense Media will come to
Encinal High School on March 27 to talk about screen time for both youth and
adults. Mental health issues may be correlated to screen use.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: none
8. ADJOURNMENT
Boardmember Sorensen made the motion to adjourn, Boardmember Jenks
seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2019-02-27,7,,SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf
TransportationCommission,2019-02-27,1,"FINAL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Chair Miley convened the meeting at 7:00pm.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Miley, Commissioners Soules, Nachtigall, Hans, Johnson
Absent:
2. AGENDA CHANGES
*None*
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT
3-A Horizon Long-range Planning Workshop: Tues, March 12 at 6 p.m. - BART in
Oakland
3-B Otis Drive Traffic Calming Community Workshop #2: Wed, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. -
Wood School
3-C Transportation Commission Meeting: Wed., March 27 at 7 p.m.
3-D Transportation Commission Special Meeting: Wed, April 24 at 7 p.m.
3-E Upcoming Grant-Funded Bicycle Safety Education Classes:
https://bikeeastbay.org/alamedabikeed
Commissioner Nachtigall gave a report on the 2nd Transportation Awareness Campaign
Advisory Group meeting. They discussed the budget, plans, and next meeting scheduled
for early May.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4-A 2019-6591
Draft Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2019
Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner
Hans seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5A 2019-6589
Transportation Commission Endorsement of the 2018 Transportation
Choices Plan Annual Report and Work Program Priorities.
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TransportationCommission,2019-02-27,2,"Staff Member Thomas gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be
found at:
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3865608&GUID=80FF4F23-
24E8-4BAE-9132-D864811B7ADB&FullText=1
Chair Miley opened the public hearing.
Tony Kuttner said thanked staff for the effort that went into studying the free shuttle idea.
He asked that the recommendations reflect the community's desire for a free shuttle as
the top priority in the plan.
Jim Strehlow said that road diets make congestion and pollution worse. He said the bus
lane on Webster makes it unsafe for northbound bicyclists. He said the Fernside
homeowners would fight the removal of a lane on the Fruitvale Bridge for bike lanes. He
suggested more signals in Alameda be timed for traffic flow.
Chair Miley closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Soules said the report is a good recap of the priorities. She said she does
not see the goals and objectives from the TCP addressed in the annual report. She said
the projects in the report should map to the goals and be benchmarked to keep us
honest and transparent. She said we need data on mode shift results from our surveys
and not just opinions. She expressed concern that favoring certain mode shares (ie- bike
and pedestrian projects) without providing other options like transit, carpooling, etc., we
would run into problems. She said not everyone has the luxury to walk or bike, and we
need to serve all the segments of the Alameda population.
Commissioner Johnson asked if ten miles of repaving every two years is sufficient,
calculating that it would take 25 years to do every road in the city.
Staff Member Wikstrom said that was just enough to ""tread water."" He said there are
other ways to manage the street network and he is planning to bring an item to the next
meeting to discuss those issues.
Chair Miley said he would like to see costs tied in to the listed priorities. He said if the
OAAP can improve conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians inside the tube, we should
take advantage of that. He said we should try and make use of and update the 2009
Estuary Crossing Study. He said finding funding to replace the Miller-Sweeney bridge to
be a lifeline structure should be a top priority. He said he would like any action to include
the input of both public speakers.
Commissioner Nachtigall said she would like to have a visual representation of what
phase all the projects are at, rather than having to look at each one individually.
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TransportationCommission,2019-02-27,3,"Commissioner Soules said she remembered the bridge study from when she first came
on the board showed the bike/pedestrian bridge was cost prohibitive. She asked what
has changed since then and also where other alternatives were at now.
Staff Member Thomas said the study was about 10 years ago. He said it was the first
time they really tried to identify the scale of the project options to cross the estuary. He
said Bike Walk Alameda made a political push with Council to keep studying the idea.
He said they picked up where the old studies left off. He said the Oakland Alameda
Access Project is a $100 million project that presents an opportunity to advance work
studying the bridge and other alternatives. He said that staff feels that they need to be
ready to take advantage of the A's stadium and projects in Oakland that are moving
forward now to see if they can make progress on these ideas.
Chair Miley said we have to stay in the conversation.
Commissioner Soules said she did not want to be in a position where we are deciding
between funding for a bike/ped bridge and getting a multimodal lifeline bridge
replacement.
Commissioner Johnson made a motion to endorse the report with the input
received this evening. Chair Miley seconded the motion while asking that staff to
incorporate the commission and public comment. The motion passed 5-0.
5-B 2019-6590
Otis Drive Traffic Calming and Safety Improvement Project Workshop and
Survey Debrief
Staff Member Wikstrom gave a presentation on the informational item. The staff report
and presentation can be found at:
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3865609&GUID=93D5DCC4-
16E-49F2-8E14-3C28BF915796&FullText=
Commissioner Johnson asked how the cost of a roundabout compared to putting in new
stop lights. He asked how a road diet road would enter a roundabout.
Staff Member Wikstrom said the signals cost $400,000-450,000 and a roundabout would
be on the same order of magnitude. He said the three lane road would become a two
lane road going into the roundabout since there are no left turns in roundabouts.
Commissioner Johnson asked how the safety compared for pedestrians on a
roundabout VS. a signalized intersection. He said he would wait for the consultant to
come back in April to discuss the safety differences more closely.
Staff Member Wikstrom said that in a roundabout you only have to cross one lane of
traffic from one direction at a time.
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TransportationCommission,2019-02-27,4,"Chair Miley said that the safety for the school children crossing at that intersection would
be his main focus.
Commissioner Nachtigall said that Grand is very wide in that area which makes it
unsafe.
Commissioner Soules asked what the 13% of ""hit objects"" was in the data.
Sgt. Foster said a fixed object is what they check if someone hits something other than
moving cars, pedestrians, or bicycles. He said it could be a house, parked car, pole, etc..
Commissioner Soules asked if drainage improvements on poorly design corners would
be evaluated as an environmental improvement when considering bulb out projects.
Staff Member Wikstrom said that they have not considered that yet, but noted that
dealing with drainage issues can get very expensive very quickly.
Commissioner Soules pointed out that the top five priorities from the workshop
responses can all coexist together.
Chair Miley opened the public hearing.
Joe Keiser said he lives on Otis and is supportive of this project. He said he sees the
high speeds all the time and is concerned for his two young children's safety. He said a
girl lives across the street from him and gets driven to her grandparents' home next door
to him because it is impossible to safely walk across Otis now.
Jim Strehlow said a roundabout at Grand and Otis would be incompatible with the trucks
in the Fourth of July parade.
Chair Miley closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Johnson asked what would happen to the road diet and bike lane when it
approaches Willow Street.
Staff Member Wikstrom said they have not gotten into that level of design detail yet and
would have something when they come back in May with the preliminary design.
Chair Miley asked if the signals at the split Willow intersections would be altered at all in
order to have better coordination between the signals.
Staff Member Wikstrom said that would likely be a phase II item because of the level of
signal work and cost required.
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TransportationCommission,2019-02-27,5,"6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6-A Oakland-Alameda Access Project - Request Transportation Commission Member
on Advisory Group
Staff Member Payne said that Commissioner Nachtigall has accepted the responsibility
of serving on the advisory group.
6-B Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items
1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update - Draft Work Scope
2. Miller-Sweeney Bridge Restriping
3. Resurfacing Plan
4. Draft Capital Improvement Program
5. Transportation Management Association Annual Reports
6. Draft Climate Plan Update Strategies
7. Emergency Plan with Transportation Annex
Staff Member Payne said the next meeting would be March 27th and the purpose of the
special April meeting would be to review the draft CIP.
Staff Member Wikstrom asked what level of detail the board would like on the paving
program when that item comes back.
Commissioner Johnson said he just wants a general understanding, and that he was just
concerned that 25 years to cover every mile of road in Alameda seemed like a long time.
Chair Miley said he would like to know what level of investment would be necessary to
get ahead of the curve instead of just treading water.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Strehlow, ""thinking outside the box,"" said that he was surprised there was no
discussion of the possible BART extension tonight when discussing cross estuary
solutions. He said the idea of a tunnel connecting Alameda to Jack London square with
people movers does not need to wait until BART is built and could start now.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Miley adjourned the meeting at 8:52pm.
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