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CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,1 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 1 | OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA MONDAY, October 27, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Board President Peter Horikoshi. 2. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: President Peter Horikoshi, Vice President Dean Batchelor, Members Linda McHugh, Marguerite Malloy, Zara Santos STAFF PRESENT: Jill Kovacs, Acting Human Resources Director and Executive Secretary to the Board Stephanie Garrabrant-Sierra, Administrative Services Director Beth Fritz, Administrative Assistant Il Michael Roush, Attorney - Civil Service Board Legal Counsel Chris Low, Senior Human Resources Analyst-AMP Tiffany llacqua, Human Resources Analyst I Monica Selles, Human Resources Analyst Il Sharlene Shikhmuradova, Administrative Technician Il Terry Flippo, ACEA Representative 3. MINUTES: A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular meeting of July 2, 2014. Member McHugh moved that the July 2, 2014 Minutes be approved. Motion was seconded by Member Malloy which was passed by a 5-0 vote. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: SUMMARY REPORT FOR EXAMINATION ELIGIBLE LISTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2014. | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,2 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 2 | City of Alameda Page 2 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 4-A-i. ELIGIBLE LIST ESTABLISHED DATE ESTABLISHED EXAM NO. Administrative Technician I 06/30/2014 2014-16 (Media and Communications Technician) Apprentice Line Worker 06/02/2014 2014-09PR Assistant General Manager - 09/02/2014 2014-23 Energy Resources Planning City Engineer 06/26/2014 2014-07 Electrical Maintenance Technician 07/01/2014 2014-14 Fire Captain 07/03/2014 2014-11PR Maintenance Worker I 07/28/2014 2014-20 Paralegal 07/27/2014 2014-22 Permit Technician I 09/04/2014 2014-28 Public Safety Communications Supervisor 08/12/2014 2014-30PR Public Safety Dispatcher 06/25/2014 2014-10 Public Works Coordinator 06/19/2014 2014-17 Recreation Manager 07/10/2014 2014-18 Recreation Services Specialist 09/02/2014 2014-25 Senior Utility Accountant 09/02/2014 2014-32 System Dispatcher 07/02/2014 2014-15 Technology Services Coordinator 08/19/2014 2014-24 (CAD/RMS/MDT Specialist) Police Officer Brandon Hansen 07/08/2014 2012-33 Darryl DeRespini 07/08/2014 2013-05 Pierce Hanson 07/08/2014 2013-05 Patrick Helfrick 07/08/2014 2013-05 Tyler Horn 07/08/2014 2013-05 Brent McCord 07/08/2014 2013-05 Erik Rasmussen 07/08/2014 2013-05 Jeannette Cazares 09/11/2014 2013-20PT Joseph Couch 09/11/2014 2013-20PT 4-A-ii. ELIGIBLE LIST EXTENDED DATE ESTABLISHED EXAM NO. Division Chief 02/04/2014 2013-39PR Finance Supervisor 11/13/2013 2013-32 Fire Apparatus Operator 07/03/2013 2013-11PR Intermediate Clerk 10/09/2013 2013-30 Planner I 03/06/2014 2014-02 Police Lieutenant 02/06/2014 2013-40PR Police Sergeant 03/05/2013 2013-03PR 4-A-iii. ELIGIBLE LIST EXPIRED/ DATE ESTABLISHED EXAM NO. CANCELLED/EXHAUSTED Assistant City Attorney 03/03/2014 2013-42 City Engineer 06/26/2014 2014-07 Code Compliance Officer 08/14/2013 2013-23 Combination Building Inspector 02/18/2014 2013-43 Economic Development Manager 02/03/2014 2013-36 Line Working Supervisor 03/06/2014 2014-03 Maintenance Worker II 10/01/2013 2013-27 Meter Service Technician 07/29/2014 2014-26PR Recreation Ma… | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,3 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 3 | City of Alameda Page 3 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 4-A-iv. LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS Existing Classification Specification Revision: - Senior Utility Accountant - System Operator New Class Specifications: - Assistant Community Development Director - Crime Scene Specialist - Police Maintenance Technician (re-presented) - Police Technician (re-presented) - Public Works Project Manager I - Public Works Project Manager Il - Public Works Project Manager III - System Operator Trainee Board Member Malloy made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar items with the exception of the Senior Utility Accountant, Police Maintenance Technician and the Public Works Project Managers I, II, and III specifications. Vice President Batchelor seconded the motion. Motion was approved 5-0. Member Santos asked if the Senior Utility Accountant was classified as non-exempt. Senior Human Resources Analyst Low stated it is an exempt classification. Member Santos asked how many classification levels there are between Senior Utility Accountant and non-exempt line classifications. Senior Human Resources Analyst Low stated it is right above the non-exempt line classes. For the Utility Accountant classification family, basically it goes through Senior Account Clerk, Utility Accountant, and Senior Utility Accountant. We go from non-exempt at the Senior Utility Accountant level. Member Santos stated that she feels this job description should be revisited. She performs a lot of this type of wage and hour work and this seems that it would be red flagged for an audit. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated an FLSA duties test could be done. What we would be looking for is: are they making independent judgments, are they recommending/formulating recommendations that are going to be substantive in so far as business operations are concerned, which is the foundation of the exemption under the FLSA. Member Santos stated that it looks like they need graduation from an accredited college with a degree in accounting, but… | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,4 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 4 | City of Alameda Page 4 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 is fine. The job description can be a little stronger. When she looks at it she does not feel that it is clearly exempt. Member Santos stated that under California it is a quantitative test. There is no percentage in the wage orders. The test is primarily engaged in over 50% and we do not have percentages. This may be okay but when she looks at something right above the non-exempt line she feels it is worth a revisit. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that as a Charter City, Alameda is exempt from almost all of the provisions of the State Wage Orders, with the exception of minimum wage. Member Santos stated that she feels that the job description is not that strong in qualifying for administrative or professional exemption and that it could be better. Member Malloy asked Senior Human Resources Analyst Low if the Board could see the job description which is below the Senior Utility Accountant. This may help the Board to have a better sense of the description. The description covers the bare bones of the job. Senior Human Resources Analyst Low stated that the Board could find the job description on the City's website. He invited the Board to look at the redlined version of the description in the packet, which indicates this job description was last approved in 1988. The Utility Accountant is going to have similar vintage text. It is not worded as strongly as the Board would prefer as far as the level of description. Member Santos stated that you could flush out more of the analysis to highlight the independent judgment piece. Administrative Services Director Garrabrant-Sierra asked if Member Santos was actually pointing out a violation of the FLSA duties. Member Santos stated no, this is the kind of job description that would typically get red flagged as something to look into under the FLSA. Maybe there is less risk as a Charter City. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that this classification could be on the… | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,5 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 5 | City of Alameda Page 5 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 is only one position assigned to this classification. Vice President Batchelor stated that when he looks at the duties, etc., it is a pretty broad description. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs introduced Captain Leibnitz to the Board to answer questions regarding the Police Maintenance Technician. Captain Leibnitz stated that the job description for the position is fairly broad and has evolved over the years to include understanding and troubleshooting Police equipment, air conditioning systems, and anything to do with the Police Department building, along with other various duties such as purchasing chairs and toilet paper, and troubleshooting other areas. It is expected that this person would have an understanding of basic computers, police computers, and logistics. Duties cover a wide spectrum and it is beneficial if the person has experience with, and understanding of, basic computers and building maintenance. Vice President Batchelor asked that when this position goes out for recruitment, what are the aspects of the position that Police will be looking at; how will the Department determine what the best candidates will look like; what is the most important piece that the Department will be looking for. Captain Leibnitz stated it is based on something that can be learned, but also a personality trait. Someone that is not afraid to reach out to others for help, someone who has good basic common sense, and someone that knows the ins and outs of basic building maintenance. The Department is looking for someone well-rounded and can get the job done. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that staff is looking for the custodian facilities maintenance experience as well as substantial electronics installation experience. So if they have done one form or another of any sort of related electronics installation, in theory, they would be able to pick up the specialized electronic knowledge that is needed at the Police Depar… | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,6 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 6 | City of Alameda Page 6 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 time, so they are described in terms of project scope. Board Member Santos asked in terms of the exempt, non-exempt line where would that be? Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated they are all exempt. Board Member Malloy asked if transfer or promotion within the job is available. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated the City does not have flexible staffing, but that is a future possibility. Board Member McHugh stated that one function that is missing from all of the specifications is risk management; the identification, mitigation and having contingency plans for risks to the project. Is that done by someone other than the Project Managers? Or, is it implied by something that is in one or more of these position descriptions? Administrative Services Director Garrabrant-Sierra agreed that it is implied in the description because it is project risk where you have to do a cost benefit analysis of procedures and identify where there are problems. Member Malloy asked if the Public Works Department uses project management software. Administrative Services Director Garrabrant-Sierra stated it will. Member McHugh stated risk management is not built into any software program. The ability to capture risk management is, but it is not going to do the analysis. Administrative Services Director Garrabrant-Sierra stated that she has seen project management done in many other cities and there are varying ways to calculate and assess risk. Risk can be read into this but it is certainly possible to add it as well. Staff assumed that was read into this. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that the key thing to remember in the job specifications is that the intent is to not list every single duty on a specification, but to list examples of duties. We try to represent the major focus and try to write the specification so that we can identify the performance factors that are going to be needed to be measured in order to test, … | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,7 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 7 | City of Alameda Page 7 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 management, maybe it is a maturity thing too. She thinks these are the first project management job specifications that have been defined. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs introduced Public Works Director Bob Haun to answer questions regarding the Project Manager specifications. Member McHugh stated that a key component for Project Managers, going by best practices and industry standards, because risk management is a big part of the job, it is not just scheduling and budget, etc., and the question is where is that? Is it done by someone else other than the Project Managers? Is it the Project Manager III who does it? It does not come through in the job description. It has been said that this is not such a big problem with Public Works because the projects have more predefined requirements. Administrative Services Director Garrabrant-Sierra stated that these were more of the project management duties. Public Works Director Haun stated that is more of a management duty because the City goes through a much more rigorous CIP selection process before the projects even end up with Project Managers. As part of the CIP assessment process, we go through a risk management component; how risky is the project, what are the environmental effects, safety risks of the project, etc. By the time the project comes to a Project Manager, those items would have been identified and dealt with. Member McHugh stated that things also come up during projects too. The larger and longer and more complex the project, the more likely there will be things that do not go as planned. That is part of the Project Managers' duties, to identify those emerging issues and develop contingency plans. That is part of Project Management 101. Public Works Director Haun agreed and stated that maybe it was not articulated very well, but it will fall mostly on the Project Manager III. The Project Manager I and II will have relatively small projects that do not encompass m… | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,8 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 8 | limit a major life activity and cannot perform the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied, with or without accommodation." And "Change Article VII, Section I to add: The Executive Secretary to the Board shall have the authority and discretion to revise and maintain lists of the classifications considered entry level and those requiring professional certification or advanced degree, however when any change is made to the list, those changes shall be reported to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting.' G:\Personnel\CSB\All Minutes/2014 Minutes)2014-10-2 CSB Minutes-Mtg Final | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,9 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 9 | City of Alameda Page 9 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 And to remove the current list of classifications which enumerate entry level and those requiring professional certification or advanced degree." " Board Member Santos seconded the motion. Motion was approved 5-0. 5-B. EUPA Correspondence: Staff Response to Correspondence from the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) and Certain Individual Members Regarding Bumping Rights in the Case of a Layoff. Administrative Services Director Garrabrant-Sierra provided a report to the Board regarding letters received by the Board and Human Resources regarding certain individual members in the new union, (EUPA), regarding their bumping rights in the case of a layoff. Administrative Services Director Garrabrant-Sierra stated that the City has received previous letters on this subject, but we do not like to give an opinion/s on hypothetical subjects because every circumstance is different. There are no Civil Service Rules that govern Bumping Rights. Those rules are actually covered by the individual MOU's. Staff is advising to not make a determination on something that is covered in the MOU's and that is a hypothetical. Board Member McHugh made a motion to accept the report as written. Board Member Santos seconded the motion. Motion was approved 5-0. 5-C. City of Alameda's Organizational Chart for FY 2013-2014 and FY 2014-2015 Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs provided the Organizational Charts for FY 2013-2014 and FY 2014-2015 which were requested by the Board. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that the Organizational Chart is subject to change as approved by Council. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that if the Board has questions on the Organizational Charts, Salary Schedules, Council agenda reports/packets, etc., all of the information is available on the City's website. The Board is always welcome to ask questions of staff, but wanted to let the Board know that the information is also readily availabl… | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,10 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 10 | City of Alameda Page 10 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 Member McHugh clarified that the Salary Schedule can also be looked at as a classification chart. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that while there is not one comprehensive Salary Schedule, there is a Salary Schedule for each bargaining unit, which could be useful. Michael Roush, Attorney-Civil Service Board Legal Counsel, asked as an example, where the Police Maintenance Technician would fall on the Police Department Organizational Chart. If you added new job classifications, and the Organizational Chart showed where that position would be placed on the chart, it would be helpful. Member Malloy asked how soon before the approved job description would be put online. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that it generally takes approximately 1-2 weeks. Staff tries to be timely but sometimes it takes longer due to the lack of staffing resources. President Horikoshi suggested that when staff is including job descriptions in the meeting packets, that they determine whether or not to include the Salary Schedule or Organizational Chart that might be helpful to the Board. 5-D. Activity Report - Period of June 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014. FULL-TIME HIRES DATE DEPARTMENT JOB CLASSIFICATION 06/06/14 Finance Intermediate Clerk 07/07/14 Public Works Public Works Coordinator 07/14/14 Police Police Officer 07/21/14 Alameda Municipal Power Alameda Municipal Power - General Manager 08/11/14 Alameda Municipal Power Electrical Maintenance Technician 08/18/14 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 08/25/14 Police Police Officers (2) PROMOTIONS DATE DEPARTMENT JOB CLASSIFICATION 06/01/14 Human Resources Human Resources Manager 06/26/14 Alameda Municipal Power Apprentice Line Worker 07/13/14 Recreation/Parks Recreation Manager 08/10/14 Alameda Municipal Power Meter Service Technician 08/11/14 Alameda Municipal Power System Dispatcher 08/17/14 Police Police Sergeant 08/17/14 Police Police Lieutenant 08/17/14 Police Police Captain R… | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,11 | CivilServiceBoard | 2014-10-27 | 11 | City of Alameda Page 11 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 SEPARATIONS DATE DEPARTMENT JOB CLASSIFICATION 06/25/14 Community Development Plan Check Engineer 06/30/14 Community Development Community Development Program Manager 06/30/14 Community Development Development Manager 06/30/14 Community Development Office Assistant 08/22/14 Finance Finance Director Member Santos asked if exit interviews are conducted. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated yes, whenever possible. Those who were resigning from the City of Alameda were leaving for better retirements and much better salaries. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) (Any person may address the Civil Service Board in regard to any matter over which the Civil Service Board has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda) None 7. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD) None 8. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF) Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs informed the Board that all Members are up-to-date on their Sunshine Training forms. 9. CONFIRMATION OF NEXT CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sifthe Jill Kovacs Acting Human Resources Director and Executive Secretary to the Civil Service Board G:\Personnel\CSB\AI Minutes/2014 Minutes/2014-10-27 CSB Minutes-Mtg Final | CivilServiceBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
PensionBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,1 | PensionBoard | 2014-10-27 | 1 | OF TERKA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PENSION BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD 4:30 P.M., OCTOBER 27, 2014 ALAMEDA CITY HALL 2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE, ALAMEDA CONFERENCE ROOM 391 1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Marie Gilmore at 4:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Trustees: William Soderlund, and Elizabeth Wamerdam (designated Secretary by City Manager for October 27, 2014 meeting) Absent: Robert Follrath, Nancy Elzig, Staff: Juelle-Ann Boyer, Interim Finance Director, Lelia Faapouli, Administrative Technician, Human Resources. 3. MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 2014 were presented but designated Secretary Elizabeth Warmerdam abstained from voting since she was not in attendance at that meeting and there was not a quorum to vote. The July 28, 2014 minutes will be held for approval at the next meeting. 4. AGENDA ITEMS: 4-A. Pension Payroll and Financial Reports - Quarter Ending September 30, 2014 and City of Alameda Police & Fire Pension Funds Financial Reports for the Period Ending September 30, 2014 were presented by Juelle-Ann Boyer, Interim Finance Director. Member Soderlund inquired why the third quarter total went up on Pension Payroll and Financial Report, Juelle-Ann Boyer will research. The reports were moved for approval by Member Soderlund and seconded by designated Secretary Warmerdam. Passed 3-0 | PensionBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
PensionBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,2 | PensionBoard | 2014-10-27 | 2 | City of Alameda Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Pension Board - Monday, October 27, 2014 Page 2 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) There were no oral communications. 6. PENSION BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD) There were no Pension Board communications. 7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, are Elizabeth Warmerdam Assistant City Manager and Secretary to the Pension Board | PensionBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,1 | PlanningBoard | 2014-10-27 | 1 | APPROVED MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 1. CONVENE: 7:02 PM 2. FLAG SALUTE: Vice President Henneberry led the flag salute. 3. ROLL CALL: President Burton, Vice President Henneberry, Board Members Alvarez-Morroni, Knox White, and Zuppan Absent: Board Members Köster and Tang. 4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION: No Changes 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Ron Cassidy spoke about the Del Monte project and complained about the design of the building and the lack of parking spaces. Mr. Doug DeHaan mentioned Resolution 12567, which states that an individual has the opportunity to speak in front of this Board. He suggested giving 15 minutes for speakers to make their argument. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 6-A. Design Review PLN12-0230- Applicant: Irman Turanovic. Revised signage and landscaping plans for adding a smog station to an existing automotive repair establishment at 1928 High Street. Exterior building modifications consist of removing one window facing Fernside Blvd. and replacing it with a roll-up garage door. This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. The item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for public comment. Mr. Terry Walker lives on Bayo Vista near High Street. He asked for the plan to not be "rubber stamped," because the corner is the "grand entrance" for Alameda. Ms. Pamela Knight lives on Fernside Blvd, and she wanted a more efficient plant watering system. She thinks that the current plan will cause the intersection to be more busy and dangerous. Mr. Albert Bosschler is the owner of European Auto Repair at 1928 High Street. He wants to update the premises and for the smog revenue to stay in Alameda. The building has not Approved Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 October 27, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,2 | PlanningBoard | 2014-10-27 | 2 | been updated for 30 years, and he wants to do it before the 50-year anniversary of the business. Mr. Irman Turanovic, the applicant, has worked with Albert for two years. He thinks that being closed on the weekends and holidays is a roadblock to financial success because that is the easiest time for customers to get their smog service. Planning Board closed public comment. Mr. Allen Tai, Planning Services Manager, noted that the corner-landscaping planter is irrigated. Neighbors are focused on irrigating the new added landscaped troughs. The Board discussed with staff landscape irrigation, driveway visibility, and managing the parking on the site so that cars are not left on neighborhood streets. President Burton summarized four conditions of approval to include: 1) The addition of drip irrigation for the galvanized planters; 2) Removal of the requirement for painted arrows in the parking area; 3) removing the planter and the trellis to avoid the visibility issue on the adjacent driveway; and 4) no parking of customer vehicles on the street. Board Member Alvarez-Morroni motioned to approve the Design Review with four conditions. Vice President Henneberry seconded. Motion carries 5-0. 7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Item 7-A. Design Review Application for a 9,252 Square Foot Fire Station #3 Building, located on a 25,085 Square Foot site at 1625 Buena Vista Avenue. Mr. Andrew Thomas, City Planner, made a presentation, and invited Mr. Christopher Ford, architect, to continue the presentation. President Burton wanted to know about potential for solar on the building. Mr. Ford replied that the roof could be used for solar, way above the tree line, and can be used to give as much space as possible. Mr. Barry Reska, assistant General Manager at Alameda Municipal Power reported that they were in the process of making the community solar program. He wants to evaluate the specific site. Planning Board opened public comment. Ms. Irma Maria-Nolan, neighbor, lives across the street, and thinks the project is a great improvement, but… | PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,3 | PlanningBoard | 2014-10-27 | 3 | and used for police. Planning Board closed public comment. Vice President Henneberry remarked that the forums were pleasantly non-controversial. He would move the project forward. Board Member Knox White agreed and would like more clarification about planting strip right in front of the station. Mr. Bob Haun, Public Works Director, replied that existing disabled parking spaces are within the gate and therefore not open to the public. People will use the facility during emergencies, so it would be nice to have accessible space on the street. Board Member Knox White asked if there was a reason why the parking could not be moved closer. Mr. Ford replied that there is a gradient problem with the street. President Burton expressed his reservations about current design. There is an odd disjunction with two story section and the one story section. He suggested design solutions such as making some small sections taller, and replacing three small windows with two larger ones. Vice President Henneberry agreed having staff, architects and the Fire Department address these minor changes. Board Member Zuppan asked if the cost of making these changes is a concern to the city. President Burton replied that there probably will not be a large cost implication. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Haun agreed. Mr. Thomas summarized the conditions of approval regarding the change to the architectural design and the landscaping. Board Member Zuppan moved for approval with two conditions. Vice President Henneberry seconded the motion. The motion carried, 5-0. Item 7-B. Public hearing to consider approval of a Transportation Demand Management Plan and provide direction on the adjacent Street Sections and Plans for the adaptive reuse and redevelopment of the Del Monte Warehouse located at 1501 Buena Vista Avenue and two vacant areas between the building and Sherman Street. Mr. Thomas gave a presentation. Planning Board opened public comment. Mr. Ron Cassidy, neighbor, stated there is a petition from 200 residents that there is a parking problem. Mr. Jon… | PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,4 | PlanningBoard | 2014-10-27 | 4 | Mr. Stewart Rickard, neighbor, stated that it was the biggest building project in Alameda. Getting the parking ratio wrong will amplify traffic problems. Unbundling parking is only effective as a deterrent if it is costly. If it is costly, it will cause residents to take up street parking. He believed that the current project has a very low amount of parking for the amount of people with cars. Ms. Patricia Young, from the Alameda Home Team, was in favor of the transportation plan. She stated that Alamedans are now using different transportation methods such as Uber and Lyft, and six car share programs. Ms. Alison Green, neighbor, wanted the neighborhood to have a successful input for the Del Monte project, especially issues that relate to parking input. Ms. Deborah Arbuckle, neighbor, also agreed with previous speakers that there is not enough parking. She feared that parking will be taken up first in the park. Mr. Lester Cabral owns property on Pacific Avenue; he stated his support for the project. Ms. Helen Saus expressed support for the project. She was delighted that a developer is going to preserve that building, which is not earthquake safe. Mr. Doug DeHaan wanted more clarification on the staff report. He noted that the parking ratio referenced for the project is the ratio used for BART parking. He worries that the truck route will not be safe where it is and wanted the project to consider Alameda as a whole. Mr. DeHaan also suggested certain board members recuse themselves to avoid any Brown Act violations. Ms. Farimah Faiz, City Attorney, stated that there was no Brown Act violation, as suggested by Mr. DeHaan. The Board member that has transportation planning expertise does not have to recuse himself unless there is a financial gain. Mr. Jay Ingram feared that water taxis are not feasible. He asked why the city has to exceed regional housing requirements at Del Monte. Planning Board closed public comment. Board Member Alvarez-Morroni said she appreciates feedback from the community. She had an issue wit… | PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf,5 | PlanningBoard | 2014-10-27 | 5 | Board Member Zuppan noted that only $350 per unit per year pays for transit, which includes two passes per unit for AC Transit and shuttle to BART. Mr. Thomas described various strategies to address parking with future development. Board Member Knox White motioned to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. if necessary. He also motioned to approve street sections and postpone the TDM discussion until November 10th. Vice President Henneberry seconded motion. Motion carries 5-0. 8. MINUTES: Draft minutes of August 25, 2014. Board Member Knox White motioned to approve meeting minutes. Board Member Zuppan seconded the motion. Motion carries 5-0. 9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: None 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None 11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: Board Member Zuppan asked Mr. Thomas to look at crosswalk from Del Monte to Littlejohn Park that was mentioned in one of the public speaker's comments. 12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None 13. ADJOURNMENT: President Burton adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 October 27, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |
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