Oakland public meetings in 2022

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The Oakland City Council is meeting to renew local emergency declarations for the AIDS epidemic, homelessness, and medical cannabis access. The body will also vote on final passage of an ordinance to authorize digital advertising kiosks with specific restrictions and approve an amended lease for the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation.

• Renew local emergency declarations for AIDS, homelessness, and medical cannabis
• Authorize digital advertising kiosks with restrictions on advertising content
• Approve amended lease for Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation at 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
• Vote on salary ordinance amendment including new minimum wage rates

The City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including renewing local emergency declarations for AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness. The council also approved changes to business tax due dates, building codes, and a digital kiosk franchise.

• Approved renewal of AIDS epidemic emergency declaration
• Approved renewal of medical cannabis health emergency declaration
• Approved renewal of local emergency on homelessness
• Approved teleconference meetings ordinance (6-1)
• Approved IKE Digital Kiosk Franchise ordinance
• Approved amended lease with Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation
• Approved salary ordinance amendment including new minimum wage rates
• Approved 50-year Piedmont Library lease agreement with OUSD

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider adopting resolutions on council leadership, public safety contracts, and housing development. The agenda also includes a vote on the council's rules of procedure and a resolution honoring a retiring city employee.

• Resolution to honor Karen Boyd for 26 years of service
• Resolution to adopt council rules of procedure, including ending pandemic-era rules
• Resolution to authorize $2,290,368 for Motorola Solutions mobile radios
• Resolution to authorize $450,500 in creative economies grants
• Resolution to authorize a 99-year ground lease for affordable housing at East 12th Street and 2nd Avenue

The Rules and Legislation Committee voted 3-0 (Thao excused) to schedule an urgency resolution requiring face masks in city facilities for the December 20 council meeting. The committee also approved draft minutes and scheduled numerous other items for future council meetings, including a council rules overhaul, a 91-unit affordable housing development, and a wildfire sensor pilot program.

• Approved draft minutes from October 27 and November 17, 2022 (3-0-1 excused)
• Scheduled urgency resolution for masking in city facilities to Dec 20 council meeting (3-0-1 excused)
• Scheduled resolutions for President Pro Tempore and Council President elections to Jan 9 special meeting
• Scheduled resolution for committee appointments (2023-2025) to Jan 9 special meeting
• Scheduled informational reports on council orientation to Jan 11 and Jan 12 special meetings
• Scheduled resolution to extend ARFF services agreement at Oakland Airport to Jan 17 meeting
• Scheduled major encroachment permit at 581 5th Street to Jan 17 meeting
• Scheduled ordinance for 91-unit affordable housing development at East 12th Street and 2nd Avenue to Jan 17 meeting

*Special Finance & Management Committee

The committee will vote on accepting a Public Bank East Bay viability study and a resolution of intention to form the bank with Berkeley and Richmond. It will also receive reports on city staffing, a $500,000 CPUC broadband grant, revenue and expenditure results, and a timeline for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District for East and West Oakland.

• Resolution to accept Public Bank East Bay Viability Study and adopt intention to form the bank with Berkeley and Richmond
• Semi-Annual Staffing Report on city-wide vacancy rates through October 17, 2022
• Authorize acceptance of $500,000 CPUC grant for last-mile broadband connectivity planning
• Informational report on FY 2021-22 Q4 and FY 2022-23 Q1 revenue and expenditure results with projections through FY 2024-25
• Report on timeline and process for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) for East and/or West Oakland

The Special Finance & Management Committee voted 3-0 to forward several items to the December 20 City Council agenda. Key items included the Public Bank East Bay viability study and a resolution of intention to form the bank with Berkeley and Richmond. Other forwarded items were a semi-annual staffing report, a $500,000 broadband planning grant from the CPUC, a revenue and expenditure report, and a timeline for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District in East and West Oakland.

• Forwarded Semi-Annual Staffing Report to City Council (3-0)
• Forwarded Public Bank East Bay viability study acceptance to City Council on non-consent (3-0)
• Forwarded Resolution of Intention to form Public Bank East Bay to City Council on non-consent (3-0)
• Forwarded $500,000 CPUC broadband grant acceptance to City Council (3-0)
• Forwarded Revenue & Expenditure Report FY21-22 Q4 and FY22-23 Q1 to City Council (3-0)
• Forwarded Enhanced Infrastructure District timeline report to City Council (3-0)

*Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is considering funding increases for cannabis-related public health and business services. The body will also receive an informational report on the potential economic impacts of the proposed Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal.

• Proposed funding increase for Public Health Institute from $163,306 to $443,306
• Proposed funding increase for LMB Creative Group, LLC from $50,000 to $80,000
• Proposed funding increase for Make Green Go from $70,000 to $75,000
• Informational report on the Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal
• Approval of draft minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting

The Committee approved staff recommendations to increase funding for three contracts under the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program. The matter was forwarded to the City Council for the December 20, 2022, agenda. The Committee also received reports on the Howard Terminal ballpark district and removed a live-work quarter item from its pending list.

• Approved funding increases for Public Health Institute ($163,306 to $443,306), LMB Creative Group, LLC ($50,000 to $80,000), and Make Green Go ($70,000 to $75,000) (3-0)
• Received and filed report on potential impacts of the Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal (3-0)
• Removed 'Proposed Alternative Joint Live Work Quarter Provisions' from pending items (3-0)
• Received and filed draft minutes from November 15, 2022 (3-0)

*Life Enrichment Committee

The Life Enrichment Committee will meet to approve draft minutes and receive an informational report on the staff time and resources dedicated to Oakland's homelessness crisis. The committee will also discuss a previously withdrawn item regarding the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 28, 2022
• Informational report on staff time and resources for homelessness crisis
• Discussion of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency item (withdrawn and rescheduled)

The Life Enrichment Committee voted 4-0 to receive and forward an informational report on the cost of Oakland's homelessness crisis to the December 20, 2022 City Council consent agenda. The committee also approved its draft minutes from November 28 and accepted an amended schedule of outstanding committee items.

• Approved draft minutes from November 28, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted amended schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Received and forwarded homelessness cost report to Dec 20 City Council agenda (4-0)

*Special Public Works Committee

The Special Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several municipal service contracts and safety regulations. The body will consider a multi-year vehicle repair agreement and a new ordinance regarding city employee work zones.

• Proposed contract for Kelly’s Truck Repair for vehicle diagnostic and repair services not-to-exceed $2,600,000 over a four-year term
• Proposed Safe Work Zone Ordinance adding Chapter 9.06 to the Oakland Municipal Code
• Proposed resolution to evaluate solar and battery energy systems at municipal facilities with East Bay Community Energy
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting

The Public Works Committee forwarded five items to the full City Council for the December 20 meeting. The most significant was an amended contract with Kelly’s Truck Repair for heavy equipment repair, reduced to a two-year term not to exceed $650,000 per year, after striking two one-year extension options and requiring a report on outreach to local businesses. The safe work zone ordinance, which would create a misdemeanor for refusing to leave a designated work zone, was forwarded on a 2-0-1 vote with a directive to clarify language. Other items included the September 27 minutes, the schedule of outstanding items, and a solar/battery partnership with East Bay Community Energy.

• Approved forwarding amended heavy equipment repair contract (Kelly’s Truck Repair, $1.3M over two years) to council (3-0)
• Approved forwarding safe work zone ordinance with amendments (2-0-1; Kalb abstained)
• Approved forwarding solar/battery energy system evaluation partnership with EBCE to council on consent (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2022 (3-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and potentially adopt a resolution authorizing a four-year helicopter maintenance contract with Rotorcraft Support, Inc. for up to $850,000 per year ($3.4 million total). The committee will also receive informational updates on OPD's progress toward compliance with the Negotiated Settlement Agreement and on quarterly crime trends and reduction activities.

• Resolution to authorize a $3.4 million contract with Rotorcraft Support, Inc. for OPD helicopter maintenance (July 2023 – June 2027)
• Informational report on OPD's progress toward compliance with the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA) in the Delphine Allen case
• Quarterly crime report from OPD on crime trends and reduction activities
• Item on human trafficking was removed from the agenda per Rule 28 of Resolution 89432 C.M.S.

The Public Safety Committee voted to forward the Oakland Police Department's Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA) status update to the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting, with a supplemental report on costs and recruitment procedures. The OPD helicopter maintenance contract with Rotorcraft Support Inc. (up to $3.4M total) was continued to the January 23, 2023 committee meeting. The OPD quarterly crime report was received and filed. All votes were 3-0.

• Forwarded OPD NSA status update to City Council with supplemental report (3-0)
• Continued OPD helicopter maintenance contract with RSI to Jan 23, 2023 (3-0)
• Received and filed OPD quarterly crime report (3-0)
• Approved draft minutes from Nov 14, 2022 (3-0)
• Accepted removal of human trafficking item per Rule 28 (3-0)
• Received and filed determination of schedule of outstanding items (3-0)

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The meeting of the Oakland Rules and Legislation Committee scheduled for December 8, 2022 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included items that were to be considered for scheduling to future council meetings.

• Contract award up to $1,836,000 to Bay Construction for Digital Arts and Culinary Academy improvements (item 3.1)
• Ordinance amending Local/Small Local Business Enterprise (L/SLBE) certification requirements (item 3.2)
• Resolution accepting Public Bank East Bay Viability Study and forming Public Bank East Bay with Berkeley and Richmond (item 3.4)
• Acceptance of $1,230,000 SAMHSA grant for Mental Health Resilience Project and creation of 6.5 FTE positions (item 3.6)
• Disposition and development agreement for affordable housing at 3823-3829 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (item 3.7)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency will consider a consent calendar including renewals of local emergencies, board appointments, and policy resolutions. Key items include a $1.5 million increase for the Lincoln Recreation Center expansion, final passage of a 10-year lease for the Oakland Asian Cultural Center at $1 per year, and a resolution calling for a joint agency homeless youth task force. A resolution supporting Iranian and Kurdish women and protesters is also on the agenda.

• $1.5M contract amendment for Lincoln Recreation Center expansion/renovation (Shah Kawasaki Architects)
• 10-year lease at $1/year for Oakland Asian Cultural Center at 388 9th Street, Suite 290
• Resolution to establish a joint agency homeless youth task force with Alameda County and school districts
• Resolution supporting Iranian and Kurdish women and protesters, calling for sanctions relief and humanitarian visas
• Confirmation of mayoral appointments: John Deboer and Kristina Rosales to Housing Board, Brenda Harbin-Forte to Police Commission

The council approved the consent calendar (7-0-1), adopting resolutions renewing local emergencies for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis, homelessness, and teleconferencing, and ordinances lowering speed limits in business districts, extending rent registry deadlines, and authorizing leases and contracts. Several mayoral appointments were withdrawn with no new date, and a resolution supporting Iranian and Kurdish protesters was rescheduled to December 20.

• Approved renewal of HIV/AIDS local emergency declaration
• Approved renewal of medical cannabis health emergency declaration
• Approved renewal of homelessness emergency declaration
• Approved teleconferencing continuation for council meetings
• Approved extension of HCD professional services agreements for affordable housing
• Approved resolution calling for joint agency homeless youth task force
• Approved $1.5M contract amendment for Lincoln Recreation Center architect
• Approved lease for Oakland Asian Cultural Center at 388 9th Street

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The December 1, 2022 Rules and Legislation Committee meeting was cancelled because there was no quorum. No business was conducted. The next regularly scheduled committee meeting will be on December 8, 2022.

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency are meeting to discuss security enhancements for the 2022 holiday shopping season. The body is considering a resolution to authorize grant agreements for security personnel and emergency repairs.

• Proposed grant agreements for security ambassadors and personnel not to exceed $779,000
• Proposed allocation of $75,000 from the General Purpose Fund for emergency window repairs

The council adopted a resolution authorizing the city administrator to negotiate and execute grant agreements totaling up to $779,000 for security ambassador programs and emergency window repairs during the 2022 holiday season. The resolution was amended to reduce the emergency window repair allocation from $75,000 to $25,000, add Oakland Children's Fairyland and Grand Avenue Business Association as grantees, and adjust other funding amounts. The vote was 5-1 with two excused.

• Adopted resolution 22-0949 authorizing $779K in holiday safety grants (5-1, 2 excused)
• Amended emergency window repair allocation from $75K to $25K
• Added Oakland Children's Fairyland as Grantee 11 with $10K grant
• Added Grand Avenue Business Association as Grantee 12 with $10K grant
• Allocated $170K to Jack London Improvement District for ambassador programs
• Allocated $40K to Black Culture Zone via Spanish Speaking Unity Council
• Authorized City Administrator to amend Facade and Tenant Improvement Program to include emergency window repairs

* Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland City Council, SSOC, CPAB, and Police Commission

The Oakland City Council, Police Commission, and oversight boards will hold a special concurrent meeting to discuss violence reduction efforts and recognize Native American Heritage Month. Public comment on action items will be taken at the beginning of the meeting.

• Receive an informational report on violence reduction efforts through Measure Z
• Recognize November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month
• Public comment on all action items will be taken at the beginning of the meeting

The Oakland City Council adopted a resolution recognizing November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month and received an informational report on violence reduction efforts through Measure Z.

• Adopted resolution recognizing November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month (6-2)
• Received and filed informational report on violence reduction efforts through Measure Z (6-2)

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The Special Community & Economic Development Committee will consider several recommendations, including adopting a new Oakland Fire Code, updating the Building Maintenance Code with lead hazard abatement standards, and amending local building construction codes. The committee will also discuss removing restrictions on a city-owned parcel at 7101 Foothill Boulevard to facilitate economic development and affordable housing, and authorizing an application for the CalHFA Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program. Public comment is taken at the beginning of the meeting.

• Adopt new Oakland Fire Code (Chapter 15.12) with local amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code
• Update Oakland Building Maintenance Code (15.08) to conform to 2022 standards and establish lead hazard abatement rules
• Adopt local amendments to the 2022 California Building Construction Codes via resolution and ordinance
• Authorize negotiation to remove or waive occupancy restrictions on the city-owned 7101 Foothill Boulevard parcel for economic development and affordable housing
• Authorize application to California Housing Finance Agency’s ADU Grant Program to disburse funds to eligible homeowners

The Special Community & Economic Development Committee approved several staff recommendations to be forwarded to the December 6, 2022, Special City Council meeting. These include updates to building and fire codes, a grant application for accessory dwelling units, and the removal of specific parcel restrictions.

• Approved recommendation to negotiate removal of restaurant restrictions at 7101 Foothill Boulevard (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved updates to the Oakland Building Maintenance Code (4-0)
• Approved local amendments to the 2022 California Model Building Construction Codes (4-0)
• Approved amendments to the Oakland Fire Code (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to apply for CalHFA Accessory Dwelling Unit grant (4-0)
• Received and filed minutes from November 15, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed the schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)

*Special Life Enrichment Committee

The Special Life Enrichment Committee will consider several action items, including approving a $23.2M early education agreement and an $11.6M Oakland Promise contract under Measure AA, adopting a package of transportation grant agreements totaling over $280M, authorizing a 50-year lease for a new Piedmont Library, and awarding $365,000 in SAMHSA behavioral health grants. The committee will also receive informational reports on the City Stables concessionaire and the HHAP-4 homeless funding application.

• Funding agreements for major transportation projects: $10.7M TIRCP grant for Oakland Waterfront Mobility Hub, $2M federal for 7th Street Connection, $10.2M Measure BB for Broadway improvements, and up to $259.5M CALSTA grant for additional projects, with MOU with Port of Oakland
• Measure AA Children's Initiative: authorize $23,181,428 agreement with First 5 Alameda County for early education and $11,590,714 with Oakland Promise, both for five-year terms
• Piedmont Library lease: 50-year joint occupancy agreement with Oakland Unified School District at 86 Echo Avenue, rent $4,000/month increasing 10% every 5 years
• SAMHSA recast grant: award $365,000 total to four non-profits for trauma-informed behavioral health services for high-risk youth
• Informational report on RFP for City Stables concessionaire at 13560 Skyline Blvd, including equestrian programs for youth

The Special Life Enrichment Committee approved and forwarded several items to the full City Council, including a resolution authorizing a $259.5 million CALSTA grant for transportation projects, and a $34.7 million Measure AA children's initiative with conditions. The committee also forwarded a $10.7 million TIRCP grant, $2 million federal grant, $10.2 million Measure BB funds, and a SAMHSA mental health grant. Votes varied, with some items passing 2-1-1 (abstain/absent).

• Approved forwarding $259.5M CALSTA grant MOU (2-1-1, Fife abstained, Fortunato Bas absent)
• Approved forwarding $10.7M TIRCP, $2M federal, $10.2M Measure BB grants (2-1-1)
• Approved forwarding $34.7M Measure AA implementation partners with conditions (3-0-1, Fife abstained)
• Approved forwarding $365K SAMHSA mental health grant to four agencies (3-0-1, Fortunato Bas absent)
• Approved forwarding Piedmont Library lease ordinance to council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding city stables informational report to council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding HHAP-4 homeless funding informational report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 10, 2022 (4-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will decide on scheduling several items for City Council, including a resolution to settle the Oakland Raiders lawsuit, a franchise agreement for digital advertising kiosks, and a contract for the Digital Arts Academy. The committee will also review local building code amendments and a street renaming. All items are being recommended for future council dates.

• Settlement with Oakland Raiders and NFL teams (authorizing city attorney to compromise cases)
• IKE Smart City digital kiosk franchise: $250,000 initial payment, revenue sharing, encroachment permit for up to 50 locations
• $1,836,000 contract to Bay Construction for Digital Arts and Culinary Academy Improvements
• Local amendments to 2022 California Model Building Codes (adopting new standards, CEQA findings)
• Commemorative renaming of Foothill Blvd between High St and 47th Ave as 'Too $hort Way'

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved prior meeting minutes and accepted new scheduling items as amended, but took no final decisions on any ordinance or contract. All substantive items were scheduled to future committee or council meetings, including the IKE Digital Kiosk franchise, Raiders lawsuit settlement, building code amendments, and a Foothill Blvd renaming. One item (FY2022-23 Master Fee Schedule) was withdrawn by staff.

• Approved draft minutes from November 3, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted new scheduling items as amended (3-1)
• Scheduled IKE Digital Kiosk franchise ordinance and supporting resolutions to Dec 6 City Council
• Scheduled Raiders lawsuit settlement resolution to Dec 6 City Council
• Scheduled local amendments to 2022 building code to Nov 29 Special CED Committee
• Scheduled HHAP-4 homeless funding report to Nov 28 Special Life Enrichment Committee
• Scheduled Councilmember Gallo travel reimbursement to Dec 6 City Council consent agenda
• No action taken on FY2022-23 Master Fee Schedule (withdrawn by staff)

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The Special Community & Economic Development Committee will review the status of City Hall East, consider allocating up to $22,265,543 for affordable housing acquisition, and discuss an ordinance amending local business certification requirements. The meeting will be held virtually.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 25, 2022
• Receive information report on City Hall East status
• Allocate up to $22,265,543 for affordable housing acquisition
• Adopt ordinance amending Oakland's L/SLBE certification requirements
• Public comment on all items will be taken at the beginning of the meeting

The committee approved allocating up to $22,265,543 for affordable housing acquisition and forwarded three other items to the City Council for December 6.

• Approved $22.3M affordable housing funding (3-0)
• Forwarded L/SLBE certification ordinance to City Council (3-0)
• Forwarded City Hall East status report to City Council (3-0)
• Approved October 25 draft minutes (3-0)
• No action taken on committee schedule

* Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and Finance and Management Committee

The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and Finance and Management Committee are meeting to discuss city salary schedules and minimum wage compliance. The body is also reviewing grant awards for food delivery programs and reports on workforce development and fire response costs.

• Proposed ordinance to amend the Salary Ordinance for new minimum wage rates and classification changes
• Proposed $170,000 grant to Service Opportunity For Seniors for Meals On Wheels
• Proposed $170,000 grant to Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League for Dig Deep Food Farm Program
• Proposed FY 2023-2024 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget
• Informational report on the cost of responding to fires on Caltrans property in FY 2022

The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and Finance and Management Committee approved and forwarded several items to the December 6 City Council meeting, including a salary ordinance amendment that creates new classifications and adjusts wages to comply with Oakland's minimum wage. The committee also forwarded a $170,000 grant for the Meals on Wheels program and a $170,000 grant for the Dig Deep Food Farm program, along with informational reports on workforce development payments and fire response costs on Caltrans property. All votes were unanimous (4-0 or 3-0 with one excused).

• Approved draft minutes from June 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Determined schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Received and forwarded informational report on workforce development payments to 12/6 council consent (4-0)
• Received and forwarded report on cost of responding to fires on Caltrans property to 12/6 council consent (4-0)
• Forwarded resolution to exempt Manager, Training and Organizational Development from civil service to 12/6 council consent (4-0)
• Forwarded resolution to exempt Manager, Planning from civil service to 12/6 council consent (4-0)
• Forwarded resolution to exempt Manager, Zoning from civil service to 12/6 council consent (4-0)
• Forwarded salary ordinance amendment adding and amending classifications and adjusting minimum wage compliance to 12/6 council consent (4-0)

*Public Works Committee - CANCELLED

This November 14, 2022 special meeting of the Oakland Public Works Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or voted on. The agenda had included items on heat pump water heaters, transportation grants, and a safe work zone ordinance, but no action occurred due to the cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled; no actions taken.

*Life Enrichment Committee - CANCELLED

The Life Enrichment Committee meeting scheduled for November 14, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included items regarding the cost of Oakland's homelessness crisis, a lease agreement for the Piedmont Library, and various grants and agreements for parks and youth services.

• Piedmont Library lease agreement at 86 Echo Avenue
• SAMHSA grant up to $365,000 for behavioral health services
• Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation agreement
• Summer Food Service Program contract up to $96,000
• Approval of October 10, 2022 committee minutes

*Special Public Safety Committee

The Oakland Special Public Safety Committee will consider adopting an ordinance to impose fines on sideshow organizers and participants, and approve a $500,000 state grant for traffic safety enforcement.

• Ordinance to add Chapter 10.74 to the Oakland Municipal Code imposing fines on sideshow organizers and participants
• Approval of a $500,000 OPD traffic safety grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
• Informational report on the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) Advisory Board
• Informational report on strategies to address human trafficking
• Approval of the draft minutes from the October 24, 2022 committee meeting

The Special Public Safety Committee approved an ordinance to impose fines on sideshow participants and a $500,000 traffic safety grant, forwarding both items to the City Council for a December 6 hearing. A report on human trafficking was continued to a later date.

• Approved sideshow ordinance (3-0) to be heard by City Council on Dec 6
• Approved $500,000 OPD traffic safety grant (3-0) to be heard by City Council on Dec 6
• Received and filed MACRO Advisory Board informational report (3-0)
• Continued human trafficking report to Dec 12 Public Safety Committee

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council will consider final passage of an ordinance establishing fees for electric vehicle charging spaces and a 99-year ground lease for a university campus on City Center property. The meeting is a special concurrent session of the Redevelopment Successor Agency and City Council.

• Final passage of ordinance establishing EV charging fees and fines
• 99-year ground lease for Samuel Merritt University on City Center T5/T6
• Nonrefundable extension fees of $6,000 and $40,000 for development agreement
• One-time rent credit up to $500,000 for property remediation
• Public hearing on EV charging ordinance with 5 speakers

The City Council approved an ordinance establishing fees and fines for electric vehicle charging. The Council also authorized a 99-year ground lease and development agreement for a university campus at the City Center T5/T6 site.

• Approved ordinance establishing EV charging fees and fines for non-charging vehicles in designated spaces (7-0)
• Approved 99-year ground lease with Samuel Merritt University for City Center T5/T6 site (6-0)
• Approved second amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement with Strada T5, LLC (6-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is scheduling various ordinances and resolutions for future committee meetings. These items include funding for behavioral health and traffic enforcement, as well as updates to the city's fire and building codes.

• Proposed ordinance to defer fees for 100% affordable housing projects by nonprofit developers
• Grant agreements for trauma-informed behavioral health services not to exceed $365,000
• Agreement with Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation to accept up to $2,250,000 in grants through June 30, 2025
• Resolution to accept $500,000 from the State of California for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
• Proposed ordinance to establish Safe Work Zones for city employees and make willful failure to leave a misdemeanor

The committee approved the October 20, 2022, draft minutes and scheduled several items for review by other committees or the City Council. This included scheduling ordinances related to affordable housing fees, building codes, and public safety.

• Approved draft minutes from October 20, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted as amended that items 3.11-3.17 bypass committee and go directly to Council (4-0)
• Scheduled ordinance to defer fees for 100% affordable housing projects to Community & Economic Development Committee
• Scheduled SAMHSA grant agreements for behavioral health services to Special Life Enrichment Committee
• Scheduled Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation agreements and grants to Special Life Enrichment Committee
• Scheduled Summer Food Service Program report and $96,000 Cook and Run, Inc. agreement to Special Life Enrichment Committee
• Scheduled $500,000 OPD Traffic Safety Grant to Special Public Safety Committee
• Scheduled Safe Work Zone Ordinance to Special Public Works Committee

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The Oakland City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes renewing local emergencies (HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis, homelessness), expanding the Beach Street homeless intervention site, and authorizing a lease for a new site on Mandela Parkway. The council will also consider approval of business improvement district assessments for Rockridge and Montclair, and acceptance of police DNA backlog grants.

• Renew declaration of local emergency due to homelessness crisis (Item 2.3)
• Expand Beach Street homeless intervention site and negotiate lease for new site on Mandela Parkway (Item 2.5)
• Approve Rockridge BID annual report and intention to levy FY2023-2024 assessment (Item 2.6)
• Accept $400,586 DOJ DNA backlog grant for OPD Crime Lab (Item 2.9)
• Correct OFCY grant awards for Music Is Extraordinary, Inc. and others (Item 2.11)

The Oakland City Council approved renewing local emergencies for AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness. The council also adopted resolutions authorizing $19.35 million in violence prevention grants and $400,586 in police DNA backlog funds. A proposal to establish EV charging fees was withdrawn.

• Adopted resolution renewing local emergency for AIDS epidemic
• Adopted resolution renewing local emergency for medical cannabis
• Adopted resolution renewing local emergency for homelessness
• Adopted resolution continuing teleconference meetings
• Adopted resolution expanding Beach Street homeless intervention site
• Adopted resolution approving Rockridge BID FY 2023-2024 assessment
• Adopted resolution approving Montclair BID FY 2023-2024 assessment
• Adopted resolution approving OPD DNA instrumentation updates

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider accepting a $1.875 million grant to fund 15 new police officer positions and other housing and transportation projects. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Authorize $1.875M grant for 15 new OPD officers
• Authorize $22.3M for affordable housing acquisition
• Authorize $10.7M for Oakland Waterfront Mobility Hub
• Authorize $259.5M for Port of Oakland transportation projects
• Amend O.M.C 15.72.070 to defer fees for 100% affordable housing

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved minutes from October 13 and scheduled multiple items for full council consideration, including a $15.9 million OPD cops grant and a $22.3 million affordable housing program. One item (fee deferral for affordable housing) was deferred to the next committee meeting. All other items were forwarded to various council committees or concurrent meetings.

• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled OPD COPS Grant ($15.9M) for Nov 1 council vote
• Scheduled Emergency Rental Assistance resolution for Nov 1 council vote
• Scheduled $22.3M Acquisition and Conversion to Affordable Housing program for Nov 15 council committee
• Deferred ordinance to defer fees for affordable housing to Nov 3 committee meeting
• Scheduled $340K food delivery program grants for Nov 15 finance committee
• Scheduled three transportation funding resolutions for Nov 14 public works committee
• Scheduled resolutions for Native American Heritage Month and Iran/Kurdish women support for later council meetings

*Public Works Committee - CANCELLED

This regular Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for October 25, 2022, was cancelled. A special meeting was called for October 24, 2022, and attendees are directed to refer to that agenda.

• Regular Tuesday October 25, 2022 Public Works Committee was cancelled at the October 20, 2022 Rules and Legislation Committee.
• Special Public Works Committee called for Monday, October 24, 2022, at 10:30 AM.

*Finance and Management Committee - CANCELLED

The October 25, 2022 special Finance and Management Committee meeting was cancelled. No action was taken on any agenda items.

*Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is reviewing funding for theater repairs and legal representation contracts for rent proceedings. The body is also discussing amendments to the Rent Registry Ordinance and a lease for a food hub at the Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center.

• Proposed $1,000,000 funding agreement for Fox Theater roof and HVAC repairs and a $150,000 design contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
• Proposed $239,271 contract with Centro Legal De La Raza and $100,000 contract with East Bay Rental Housing Association for legal representation at RAP proceedings
• Proposed ordinance to move the Rent Registry registration deadline from March 1, 2023, to July 1, 2023
• Proposed lease of 1,600 square feet at 7701 Krause Avenue for the Arroyo Viejo Food Hub with estimated tenant improvements of $700,000
• Proposed resolution to clarify substantial compliance with the Rent Registry Ordinance

The committee approved a $1.15 million contract for Fox Theater roof and HVAC repairs and authorized legal representation contracts for tenants and property owners. All items were forwarded to the November 1 City Council agenda.

• Approved $150,000 Fox Theater design contract (3-0)
• Approved $1M Fox Theater funding agreement (3-0)
• Approved $239,271 tenant representation contract (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 property owner representation contract (4-0)
• Approved rent registry deadline extension to July 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved rent registry regulations amendments (4-0)
• Approved Arroyo Viejo Food Hub lease with DSAL (4-0)
• Tabled Finance Department tax exemption report (3-0)

*Public Safety Committee

The Oakland Public Safety Committee will hold a study session on the General Plan Update, focusing on the Safety Element and Environmental Justice Element. The committee will also review draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Study session on General Plan Safety and Environmental Justice elements
• Review of draft minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting
• Discussion on homelessness and public safety impacts

The Public Safety Committee approved the October 11 draft minutes and accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items. The main agenda item was a study session on the General Plan update covering the Safety Element and Environmental Justice Element, which was received and filed as informational. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Approved draft minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Received and filed study session report on Safety Element and Environmental Justice Element (4-0)

*Special Public Works Committee

The Special Public Works Committee will consider establishing fees for commercial vehicle loading zone permits and awarding pavement rehabilitation contracts. The committee will also discuss lowering speed limits in business activity districts.

• Adopt ordinance to establish fees for commercial vehicle loading zone permits
• Award pavement rehabilitation contracts to Gallagher & Burk for up to $15,023,250
• Award pavement rehabilitation contract to McGuire & Hester for up to $15,023,250
• Award pavement rehabilitation contract to O.C. Jones & Sons for up to $5,757,977.50
• Adopt ordinance to lower speed limits to 20 and 25 MPH in business activity districts

The Special Public Works Committee approved several staff recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council for final action. These include pavement rehabilitation contracts, new commercial loading zone fees, and speed limit reductions in business activity districts.

• Approved draft minutes from September 27, 2022 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted Pending List of outstanding committee items with no changes (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved commercial loading zone permit fees and forwarded to City Council for 12/6/2022 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $250,000 agreement with Populus Technologies, Inc. for mobility software and forwarded to City Council for 12/6/2022 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved pavement rehabilitation contract up to $15,023,250.00 for Project 1006103 and forwarded to City Council for 11/1/2022 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved pavement rehabilitation contract up to $15,023,250.00 for Project 1006104 and forwarded to City Council for 11/1/2022 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved pavement rehabilitation contract up to $5,757,977.50 for Project 1006105 and forwarded to City Council for 11/1/2022 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved 20 MPH and 25 MPH speed limits in business activity districts and forwarded to City Council for 11/1/2022 (3-0, 1 absent)

*Life Enrichment Committee - CANCELLED

The Life Enrichment Committee meeting scheduled for October 24, 2022 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Items that would have been discussed include awarding $1,185,350 in cultural funding grants to 49 Oakland nonprofits and a 50-year lease agreement with Oakland Unified School District for a new Piedmont Library at 86 Echo Avenue.

• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Cultural Funding Grants – Round One: $1,185,350 to 49 Oakland-based nonprofits
• Piedmont Library Lease Agreement: 50-year joint occupancy with OUSD at 86 Echo Avenue, $4,000/month rent increasing 10% every 5 years
• Approval of draft minutes from October 10, 2022 committee meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will vote on a resolution to grant a cultural conservation easement over a 5-acre portion of Joaquin Miller Park (Sequoia Point) to the Sogorea Te' Land Trust at no cost, amending the municipal code to allow park use by easement holders. The committee also considers expanding homeless intervention sites on Beach Street and Mandela Parkway, allocating up to $45,000 for Homekey site preparation at 9418 Edes Avenue and 606 Clara Street, and confirming appointments to the Housing Board and Police Commission.

• Cultural conservation easement over ~5-acre Sequoia Point in Joaquin Miller Park to Sogorea Te' Land Trust at no cost
• Resolution to expand Beach Street homeless intervention site and negotiate new site on Mandela Parkway
• Appropriation of up to $45,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund for Homekey site prep at 9418 Edes Ave and 606 Clara St
• Mayor's reappointment of Brenda Harbin-Forte to the Police Commission
• Resolution to negotiate removal of restaurant restrictions on city-owned 7211 Foothill Blvd parcel

The committee approved the minutes from October 6 and updated several upcoming committee meeting dates. Multiple resolutions regarding homeless interventions, land easements, and housing funds were scheduled for future hearings before the City Council and other committees.

• Approved draft minutes from October 6, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved amended new scheduling items (4-0)
• Scheduled Beach Street and Mandela Parkway unhoused interventions for 11/1/2022
• Scheduled Joaquin Miller Park cultural conservation easement for 11/1/2022
• Scheduled $45,000 Homekey site preparation funding for 11/1/2022
• Scheduled Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board appointments for 11/3/2022
• Scheduled Police Commission reappointment for 11/3/2022
• Rescheduled Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule to 11/15/2022

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council will consider renewing declarations of local emergencies for the AIDS epidemic, homelessness, and medical cannabis access. The body will also approve funding for interim housing and a security contract.

• Renew local emergency declarations for AIDS, homelessness, and medical cannabis
• Authorize $3.6M for interim housing at 2601 Wood Street
• Approve $1.6M contract extension for ABC Security Service
• Extend FEMA Urban Search and Rescue grant funds
• Settle lawsuit Sami Jabaji v. City of Oakland

The Oakland City Council approved renewing local emergency declarations for homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and medical cannabis. The council also approved funding for interim housing at 2601 Wood Street and authorized additional security contract spending.

• Approved renewal of local emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS (8-0)
• Approved renewal of local emergency declaration for medical cannabis (8-0)
• Approved renewal of local emergency declaration for homelessness (8-0)
• Approved continuing teleconference meetings (7-1)
• Approved $20,000 for appraisals at 9418 Edes Avenue and 606 Clara Street (8-0)
• Approved increasing ABC Security Service contract to $1.6M (8-0)
• Approved $3.6M for interim housing at 2601 Wood Street (7-1)
• Approved accepting $1.32M in 2018 Urban Search and Rescue grant funds (8-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider three policy options for the Oakland Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program: approving a surveillance use policy, terminating use, or adopting the Privacy Advisory Commission's recommended policy. The committee will also vote on forwarding settlements totaling $850,000 to the City Council and a 50-year lease for a new Piedmont Library.

• ALPR policy options: approve OPD's surveillance use policy, terminate ALPR use, or adopt PAC-recommended policy with vendor upgrade
• Settlement of $745,000 for Sami Jabaji v. City of Oakland (dangerous condition)
• Settlement of $105,000 for Darwin Bondgraham and Ali Winston v. City (Public Records Act violation)
• 50-year joint occupancy and lease agreement with OUSD for Piedmont Library at 86 Echo Avenue, $4,000/month rent

The Rules & Legislation Committee met and approved draft minutes from September 29, 2022, and accepted a slate of new scheduling items as amended. All 12 sub-items were referred to other City Council or committee meetings for future action; no ordinances, resolutions, or contracts were adopted or denied in this meeting.

• Approved draft minutes from September 29, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted scheduling items as amended (4-0)
• Scheduled 'Love Life' Week proclamation to City Council for 10/18/2022
• Scheduled $745,000 settlement (Sami Jabaji v. City) to City Council for 10/18/2022
• Scheduled $105,000 settlement (Bondgraham/Winston v. City) to City Council for 10/18/2022
• Scheduled OPD ALPR policy options to City Council/Police Commission for 10/18/2022
• Scheduled Piedmont Library lease ordinance to Life Enrichment Committee for 10/24/2022
• Scheduled Arroyo Viejo Food Hub lease to Community & Economic Development Committee for 10/25/2022

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will conduct a study session and receive an informational report on the General Plan Update, focusing on the Safety Element framework and key safety issues in Oakland, as well as the Environmental Justice Element requirements and key issues. Committee members will provide feedback on goals to address environmental justice and integrate climate resilience with public safety strategies.

• Study session on Safety Element framework and key safety issues in Oakland
• Study session on Environmental Justice Element requirements and key issues
• Approval of draft minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The committee approved the draft minutes from the September 13 meeting and rescheduled a study session on the General Plan Update to October 24. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved draft minutes from September 13 meeting (4-0)
• Approved November meeting date as November 14 (4-0)
• Continued General Plan Update study session to October 24 (3-0)

*Special Life Enrichment Committee

The Special Life Enrichment Committee will consider approving a report and recommendations from the City Auditor's Office on the performance audit of Oakland's homelessness services. The City Administrator is expected to provide a written review with a plan, timeline, and budget for implementing improvements led by the Homelessness Administration. The committee will also approve draft minutes from September 26 and determine the schedule of outstanding committee items.

• Approve report and recommendations on the performance audit of the City of Oakland’s Homelessness Services, including a plan, timeline, and budget for improvements
• Receive written review from the City Administrator of audit findings with implementation strategy
• Approval of draft minutes from the Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Special Life Enrichment Committee approved the draft minutes from September 26, 2022, and accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items. The committee also voted to forward a performance audit report regarding homelessness services and recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved September 26, 2022, draft minutes (4-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Forwarded homelessness services performance audit report and recommendations to the October 18, 2022, City Council on Consent (4-0)
• Forwarded staff recommendation to the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council for hearing on 10/18/2022 (4-0)

*Finance and Management Committee - CANCELLED

The Finance and Management Committee meeting scheduled for October 10, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included items on departmental vacancy rates, required audits, and a citywide performance management system.

• Cancelled meeting
• Departmental vacancy rates report
• Status of required audits
• Citywide performance management system
• Public participation via Zoom and phone

The Finance and Management Committee meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No action was taken on any agenda items.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• No action taken on agenda items

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Oakland Rules & Legislation Committee will decide which items to forward to the City Council for its October 18 meeting. Key items include accepting $3.6 million in state funds for interim housing at 2601 Wood Street, approving OPD's military equipment policies under AB 481, and considering a declaration of local state of emergency over gun violence. The committee also will weigh a 99-year ground lease for Samuel Merritt University downtown.

• Accept $3.6 million in state Encampment Resolution Funding for interim housing at 2601 Wood Street, with up to $4.49 million for operations
• Adopt resolution approving Oakland Police Department policies under AB 481 on military equipment
• Allocate $20,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund to appraise 9418 Edes Avenue and 606 Clara Street for Homekey project
• Authorize 99-year ground lease to Samuel Merritt University for development at Broadway, 11th, 12th, and Clay Streets
• Declare local state of emergency over gun violence, requesting 90-day statewide task force

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and voted to schedule nine items for the full City Council. Among the scheduled items were resolutions on short-term housing for Wood Street encampment residents, police militarized equipment policies, funding for a community cabin program, and a declaration of a local state of emergency due to gun violence. No substantive decisions were made on the items themselves; all are pending council vote.

• Approved draft minutes from September 22 meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled Wood Street encampment housing report and $180,000 budget resolution to council Oct 18 (4-0)
• Scheduled police militarized equipment ordinance (AB 481) to council Oct 18 (4-0)
• Scheduled $20,000 appraisals for Homekey project at 9418 Edes Ave and 606 Clara St to council Oct 18 (4-0)
• Scheduled $3.6M Community Cabin program at 2601 Wood Street to council Oct 18 (4-0)
• Scheduled FY2018 and FY2019 Urban Search and Rescue grant extensions to council Oct 18 (4-0)
• Scheduled City Center T5/T6 Site B DDA amendment for Samuel Merritt University campus to council Oct 18 (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution on Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts for East and West Oakland and gun violence state of emergency to council Nov 1 and Oct 18 (4-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council will receive an oral update from Mayor Libby Schaaf on the State of the City. The meeting also includes consent calendar items, including renewals of emergency declarations on AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness, and resolutions supporting a countywide youth justice planning process and urging Children's Hospital Oakland to negotiate with resident physicians.

• State of the City oral update from Mayor Libby Schaaf
• Renewal of emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness crises
• Resolution supporting a countywide community-based planning process to reimagine Alameda County's youth justice system
• Resolution urging UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland to negotiate in good faith with resident physicians
• Vacation of unused public sewer easement at 1017 Portal Avenue and major encroachment permit at 6570 Girvin Drive

The City Council pulled two Automated License Plate Reader privacy policy items from the Public Safety Committee and scheduled them for the October 18 meeting. The council also adopted a series of resolutions renewing local health emergencies and approving various administrative matters.

• Pulled ALPR privacy policy items (21-0267, 21-0268) to Oct 18 agenda
• Received and filed Mayor Schaaf's State of the City update
• Adopted resolution renewing HIV/AIDS local emergency (22-0730)
• Adopted resolution renewing medical cannabis health emergency (22-0733)
• Adopted resolution renewing homelessness local emergency (22-0734)
• Adopted resolution continuing teleconference meetings (22-0735)
• Adopted resolution supporting youth justice system reimagination (22-0715)
• Adopted resolution celebrating Center for Independent Living's 50th anniversary (22-0716)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is reviewing several funding requests, contract amendments, and procedural rule changes. Key items include multi-million dollar street paving projects and a lease agreement for the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

• Paving contracts for projects 1006103, 1006104, and 1006105 totaling up to $35,804,477.50
• Increase of ABC Security Service Inc. contract by $400,000 per month for up to 4 months (max $1,600,000)
• 10-year lease for Oakland Asian Cultural Center at 388 9th Street, Suite 290 for $1 per year and a $200,000 annual grant
• Allocation of up to $20,000 for appraisals of land at 9481 Edes Avenue and 606 Clara Street for Homekey project
• Proposed amendments to Council's Temporary Rules of Procedure regarding meeting frequency and teleconference camera use

The Rules & Legislation Committee accepted the draft minutes and scheduling items. It approved a resolution to amend the Council's temporary rules of procedure and scheduled 10 items for future consideration by the City Council or other committees.

• Accepted draft minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted scheduling items (4-0)
• Approved resolution to amend Council's temporary rules of procedure (4-0)
• Scheduled amendments to Council's temporary rules for City Council on 10/4/2022
• Scheduled EOYDC grant agreement amendments for City Council on 10/4/2022
• Scheduled 2021/22 performance report public hearing for City Council on 10/18/2022
• Scheduled Oakland Asian Cultural Center lease and grant for City Council on 10/18/2022
• Scheduled Homekey project appraisals resolution for City Council on 10/18/2022

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive informational reports and conduct a study session on the General Plan Update, focusing on the Environmental Justice Element, Safety Element update, and Industrial Lands Vision. No final action will be taken. The committee will also receive the Cannabis Regulatory Commission's 2021 annual report and handle agenda procedural items.

• Study session on General Plan Update: Environmental Justice Element, Safety Element, and Industrial Lands Vision
• Receive informational report from Cannabis Regulatory Commission for 2021
• Approval of draft minutes from June 28, 2022 committee meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The committee approved the June 28 draft minutes and accepted the schedule for the October 25 meeting. It also received informational reports on the Cannabis Regulatory Commission and the General Plan Update.

• Approved June 28 draft minutes (4-0)
• Accepted October 25 meeting schedule (4-0)
• Received 2021 Cannabis Regulatory Commission annual report
• Forwarded report to Special City Council Agenda on Consent (4-0)
• Received and filed General Plan Update study session materials (4-0)

*Special Public Works Committee

The Special Public Works Committee will consider awarding a $315,000 contract for Gateway Industrial landscape maintenance and adopting the Oakland Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan, including new EV charging fees.

• Award $315,000 contract for Gateway Industrial landscape maintenance
• Adopt Oakland Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan
• Establish EV charging fees and fines for non-charging EVs
• Hire one Transportation Planner II position for the plan
• Approve draft minutes from June 28, 2022 meeting

The Special Public Works Committee voted 4-0 to forward the 2022 Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan to the full City Council with amendments, including a new requirement for fuel stations to install EV charging. The committee also forwarded a $315,000 landscape maintenance contract for the Gateway Industrial area and approved the draft minutes from June 28, 2022.

• Approved draft minutes from June 28, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Forwarded $315,000 Gateway Industrial Landscape Maintenance Contract to full council for consent agenda (4-0)
• Forwarded Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan with amendments to full council for non-consent (4-0)
• Forwarded ordinance establishing EV charging fees and fines to full council for non-consent (4-0)

*Life Enrichment Committee

The Life Enrichment Committee is deciding on a resolution to authorize the City Administrator to accept and appropriate $3,315,326 in state reimbursement funding for the California General Child Care Program (CCTR) serving children birth to three years old, along with $42,482 from the General Purpose Fund for overhead costs. The committee will also determine the schedule of outstanding committee items and approve the draft minutes from May 23, 2022.

• Resolution authorizing $3,315,326 CCTR contract with California Department of Social Services
• Appropriation of $42,482 from General Purpose Fund for associated central services overhead
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items
• Approval of draft minutes from May 23, 2022 meeting

The Life Enrichment Committee approved a contract award for the Oakland Head Start program and accepted the committee's schedule of outstanding items. The committee also approved the draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved draft minutes from May 23, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule for outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Forwarded Head Start contract award to October 4, 2022 Special City Council meeting (4-0)
• Approved Head Start contract award to proceed to Special City Council meeting (4-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider awarding a $2,010,000 contract to Urban Alchemy for a 126-space RV safe parking site at 796 66th Avenue. The meeting will also include public comment, approval of draft minutes, and several informational reports.

• Award $2,010,000 contract to Urban Alchemy for 66th Ave. RV safe parking
• Approve draft minutes from July 7, 2022 committee meeting
• Receive report on Oakland Police Department human trafficking strategies
• Receive report on status of citywide performance management system
• Receive report on MACRO Advisory Board status and work

The committee approved the draft minutes from July 7, 2022, and scheduled several resolutions and reports for future City Council and committee hearings. Two items regarding human trafficking and the Caldecott Trailhead Project were withdrawn.

• Approved draft minutes from July 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Scheduled $2.01M RV Safe Parking agreement for 10/18/2022
• Scheduled resolution honoring Hispanic/Latinx leaders for 10/4/2022
• Scheduled North Gateway Parcel access resolution for 10/4/2022
• Scheduled $65,000 settlement for Kate Didech v. City of Oakland for 10/4/2022
• Scheduled $45,000 settlement for California Capital Insurance Co v. City of Oakland for 10/4/2022
• Scheduled $110,000 settlement for Saniyyah Lateef v. City of Oakland for 10/4/2022
• Withdrew human trafficking report and Caldecott Trailhead Project fund transfer

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The Oakland City Council will consider renewing declarations of local emergencies regarding AIDS, homelessness, and teleconference meetings. The body will also approve contracts for affordable housing, transportation projects, and library construction.

• Renew local emergency declarations for AIDS and homelessness
• Authorize $3.2M for 7th Street Connection project engineering
• Authorize $2M predevelopment loan for Longfellow Corner affordable housing
• Approve $2M for 73rd Avenue transit active connections project
• Increase Murakami Nelson Architects contract to $1.5M for library projects

The Oakland City Council approved a series of resolutions and contracts, including funding for affordable housing, transit projects, and park renovations. One item regarding teleconference meetings was withdrawn.

• Adopted resolution renewing local emergency for AIDS epidemic
• Adopted resolution renewing medical cannabis health emergency
• Withdrew resolution on continuing teleconference meetings
• Adopted resolution appointing Police Commissioner Jesse Hsieh
• Adopted resolution authorizing $2M predevelopment loan for Longfellow Corner
• Adopted resolution authorizing $3.2M engineering contract for 7th Street Connection
• Adopted resolution authorizing $2.55M engineering contract for 73rd Avenue Active Connections
• Adopted resolution awarding $850K construction contract for Holly Mini Park

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is reviewing several professional services agreements, grant applications, and legislative proposals. These items are being scheduled for subsequent committee and City Council agendas.

• Professional services agreement with Urban Alchemy for a 126-space RV safe parking site at 796 66th Avenue not to exceed $2,010,000
• Agreement with California Department of Social Services for child care services not to exceed $3,315,326
• Exclusive negotiation agreement for the development of 1911 Telegraph Avenue
• Landscape maintenance contract for Gateway Industrial not to exceed $315,000
• Proposed fees for electric vehicle charging and fines for parking in charging spaces without charging

The Rules & Legislation Committee accepted the draft minutes and new scheduling items. No substantive decisions were made; instead, the committee scheduled 13 resolutions and reports to be heard by other committees or the City Council.

• Accepted draft minutes (3-0)
• Accepted new scheduling items (3-0)
• Deferred RV Safe Parking Program to 9/22
• Scheduled Head Start contract to 9/26
• Scheduled Telegraph Ave ENA to 10/25
• Scheduled Cannabis Report to 9/27
• Scheduled General Plan study session to 9/27
• Scheduled Gateway maintenance contract to 9/27

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider whether to adopt a surveillance use policy for Automated License Plate Readers or terminate their use. The body will also receive informational reports on violent crime clearance rates, fire prevention inspections, and police crime data.

• Decision on OPD Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Surveillance Use Policy or termination of use
• Informational report on violent crime clearance rates and investigations management database
• Report on OPD's use of Critical Incident Videos LLC, including costs and editing processes
• Fire Prevention Bureau report on high-rise, school, and cannabis business inspections
• Quarterly OPD crime data report for Quarters 1-2, 2022

The Oakland Public Safety Committee held a virtual meeting on September 13, 2022, but took no substantive decisions. All agenda items were either received and filed as informational reports or forwarded to the full City Council or the Privacy Advisory Commission without a final vote. The most notable item was the ALPR privacy policy, where the committee voted 2-1-1 to take no action and refer it to the Privacy Advisory Commission for further review.

• Received and filed OPD Crime Data Report for Q1-Q2 2022 (4-0)
• Received and filed draft minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Received and filed informational report on violent crime investigations management (4-0)
• Received and forwarded report on OPD's use of Critical Incident Videos LLC to Sept. 20 City Council consent agenda (4-0)
• Received and filed Fire Prevention Bureau informational report (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on ALPR Surveillance Use Policy; forwarded to Privacy Advisory Commission for additional questions and financial analysis (2-1-1; Gallo excused, Reid abstained)
• No action taken on alternative resolution to terminate ALPR use; same forwarding as above

*Finance and Management Committee - CANCELLED

The Finance and Management Committee meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022, was cancelled due to an imminent risk to health from the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda included items regarding departmental vacancy rates and the status of required audits.

• Cancellation of Finance and Management Committee meeting
• Informational report on departmental vacancy rates
• Informational report on status of required audits

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

This special meeting primarily considers a resolution to authorize teleconferencing for City Council meetings under California AB 361, citing ongoing COVID-19 health risks. The only action item is a vote on extending remote meeting authority. All other agenda items are procedural roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Resolution (22-0633) to adopt teleconferencing for City Council meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e) and AB 361

The City Council adopted a resolution to continue holding meetings via teleconferencing due to imminent health risks, with all seven present members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 11:03 a.m. with no further business.

• Adopted teleconferencing resolution (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:03 a.m.

Office of the Mayor Annual Recess Agenda

This is a recess agenda, not an actual City Council meeting. The City Administrator is authorized to act on certain matters during the August recess. The main item is a resolution fixing the property tax levy for voter-approved indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

• Resolution to fix the rate of property tax for voter-approved indebtedness for FY 2022-23

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council is meeting to consider consent calendar items, including a $250,000 settlement of a federal civil rights lawsuit and resolutions honoring Bill Russell, designating a voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference, and appointing a board member to the Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority. Public comment will be taken at the start.

• Settlement of Miralle et al. v. City of Oakland for $250,000 for alleged civil rights violations
• Resolution honoring William "Bill" Russell and designating February 12 as Bill Russell Day
• Designating Councilmember Noel Gallo as alternate voting delegate for League of California Cities 2022 Conference
• Appointment of Estelle Clemons to Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority Board of Trustees

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $250,000 settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and a resolution designating February 12 as Bill Russell Day. Other consent items appointed Estelle Clemons to the Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority board and designated Councilmember Noel Gallo as the alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference. The meeting also heard public comment and open forum before adjourning.

• Approved $250,000 settlement in Miralle civil rights lawsuit (consent agenda, 6-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Bill Russell and designating Feb. 12 as Bill Russell Day (consent agenda, 6-0)
• Appointed Estelle Clemons to Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority board (consent agenda, 6-0)
• Designated Councilmember Gallo as alternate voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (consent agenda, 6-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council will vote on final passage of an ordinance amending the salary schedule to provide wage increases for city employees and to amend the Special Events Permitting Ordinance. The body will also consider an ordinance consolidating the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election with the statewide election.

• Amending salary schedule with 5% wage increases for certain employees
• Amending Special Events Permitting Ordinance to transfer responsibilities from OPD to civilian staff
• Consolidating the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election with the statewide election

The City Council approved an ordinance raising employee wages and settled two lawsuits for $1.5 million and $35,000. The body also adopted resolutions on housing progress, election consolidation, and community honors.

• Approved salary ordinance with 5% wage increases (8-0)
• Approved special events ordinance amendments (8-0)
• Approved election consolidation ordinance (8-0)
• Adopted resolution confirming Housing Authority board appointments (8-0)
• Adopted resolution designating League of California Cities delegate (8-0)
• Adopted resolution urging state legislature to defend marriage equality (8-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Eid holidays (8-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Terri McWilliams (8-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

This supplemental agenda for the special concurrent meeting includes consent items. The council will vote on renewing local emergencies for AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness, as well as continuing teleconference meetings. Key items include a $1.5M employee assistance contract, Oak Knoll Phase 1 final map and improvement agreement, and a grant application for Estuary Park renovation.

• Agreement with Claremont Behavioral Services for employee assistance up to $1,516,000
• Oak Knoll Project Phase 1 final tract map and subdivision improvement agreement at 8750 Mountain Boulevard
• Accepting two irrevocable offers of dedication for public streets at Oak Knoll
• Estuary Park renovation grant application up to $500,000 from Prop 68
• Renewal of local emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness

The City Council approved a consent agenda of 13 items, including renewing local emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and medical cannabis. The council also authorized a $6.85 million sewer rehabilitation contract and a $400,000 employee assistance program agreement.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Renewed HIV/AIDS local emergency declaration
• Renewed homelessness local emergency declaration
• Renewed medical cannabis health emergency declaration
• Authorized $6.85M sewer rehabilitation contract
• Authorized $400K employee assistance program agreement
• Authorized $500K grant application for Estuary Park
• Approved FY2022-23 Master Fee Schedule

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider placing a proposed parcel tax initiative for the Oakland Zoo on the November 8, 2022 ballot, subject to county certification. It will also vote on a $50,000 settlement for a dangerous-condition lawsuit and on accepting a $5.99 million California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) grant. The meeting also schedules several items for the July 19 Special City Council meeting, including a study session on the General Plan Update and approval of June 7 municipal election results.

• 2022 Oakland Zoo Animal Care parcel tax initiative for November ballot
• $50,000 settlement in Amro Al Nabulsi v. City of Oakland dangerous-condition case
• $5,999,948 CalVIP grant from California Board of State and Community Corrections, with agreements for Urban Institute, Faith in Action East Bay, and others
• Study session on General Plan Update, including Environmental Justice Baseline and draft Housing Element
• Acceptance of $225,004 from UC Regents for Oakland Ecoblock project permitting coordination

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved the draft minutes from June 16, 2022 (3-0) and scheduled 12 items for consideration by the City Council at upcoming meetings. Items include a $5,999,948 California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) grant, a $4,731,300 encampment resolution grant for interim housing at 2601 Wood Street, settlements in two lawsuits totaling $410,000, a parcel tax initiative for the Oakland Zoo, and a study session on the General Plan update. No final decisions were made on the substance of these items; they are forwarded to the full Council.

• Approved draft minutes from June 16, 2022 (3-0)
• Scheduled $5,999,948 CalVIP grant and violence prevention contracts for Council action (7/19/22)
• Scheduled $4,731,300 encampment grant for interim housing at 2601 Wood Street for Council (7/26/22)
• Scheduled settlement of Amro Al Nabulsi lawsuit ($50,000) and Wilson Riles Jr. lawsuit ($360,000) for Council (7/19/22)
• Scheduled Oakland Zoo animal care parcel tax initiative for November 2022 ballot for Council (7/19/22)
• Scheduled General Plan update study session, teleconferencing resolution, and other items for Council (various dates)

* Special Meeting of the Oakland City Council - CANCELLED

This special meeting of the Oakland City Council was cancelled before it began. No votes or discussions took place. The single agenda item, an ordinance amending local business enterprise certification requirements, was not acted upon.

• Item 1: Ordinance amending certification requirements in the Local and Small Local Business Enterprise (L/SLBE) program (not acted upon due to cancellation)

*Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

The July 12, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting was cancelled because a quorum of members was not present. No decisions were made. The agenda had included reports on OPD's use of Critical Incident Videos, a proposed policy on Automated License Plate Readers, and an update on violent crime investigations management.

• Informational report on Oakland Police Department's use of Critical Incident Videos LLC
• Resolution to adopt or terminate OPD's Automated License Plate Reader surveillance use policy
• Informational report on violent crime clearance rates and a plan for an investigations management database and dashboard

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency are meeting to decide on submitting several charter amendments and ordinances to the November 8, 2022, general election. The body is also considering amendments to the FY 22-23 midcycle adopted policy budget.

• Proposed ballot measure to amend the Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance
• Proposed 'Emerald New Deal Healing And Reparations Fund' for cannabis tax revenue
• Proposed ballot measure to establish City Council term limits
• Proposed 'Good Governance Charter Reform' ballot measure regarding council salaries and auditor duties
• Resolution to amend the FY 22-23 Midcycle Adopted Policy Budget

Council approved placing an $850 million general obligation bond for affordable housing and infrastructure on the November 2022 ballot (7-0). It also approved amendments to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance to extend protections and remove lease extension as grounds for eviction (7-0). The "Emerald New Deal" measure to fund services for war-on-drugs impacts failed (3-2-2). Meeting minutes are truncated; a public financing measure was motioned but final vote not recorded.

• Approved $850M affordable housing infrastructure bond for Nov. ballot (7-0)
• Approved Just Cause Eviction Ordinance amendments extending protections (7-0)
• Failed Emerald New Deal measure to create restitution fund using cannabis tax (3-2-2)
• Approved urgency finding to consider substantive amendments (6-1)
• Denied amendment to extend ADU exemption from 10 to 15 years (3-4)
• Extended meeting past 6:30 p.m. (6-2)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is meeting to schedule several items for the July 19 City Council agenda, including a contract for a crime analysis software system, a beautification council contract extension, and a Homekey housing grant application.

• Crime analysis software contract with Central Square Technologies, LLC ($235,989)
• Beautification Council contract extension through June 30, 2024 ($2,880,000)
• Homekey affordable housing grant application ($200,000,000)
• Amending Oakland Municipal Code Section 3.08.180 - Filing Fees
• Appeal of 1396 5th Street project (222 dwelling units)

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved draft minutes and scheduled eight items for full council consideration, all procedural actions. No substantive decisions were made; items were placed on future council agendas.

• Approved draft minutes from June 23, 2022 (4-0)
• Scheduled eight items for full council hearings on July 11 and July 19, 2022 (4-0)
• Scheduled filing fee ordinance amendment for July 11 council meeting
• Scheduled affordable housing ENA with SAHA for July 19 council meeting
• Scheduled $533,056 DVP data management system contract for July 19 council meeting
• Scheduled $2.88M Beautification Council contract extension for July 19 council meeting
• Scheduled appeal of 1396 5th Street 222-unit project for July 19 council meeting
• Scheduled $200M Homekey application and matching funds for July 19 council meeting

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency are meeting to discuss updates to special event permitting and the city's master fee schedule. The body is also considering a resolution to put amendments to the Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance on the November 8, 2022, general election ballot.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the Lakeshore/Lake Park Business Improvement Management District of 2022
• Proposed amendments to Special Events Permitting and Encroachments ordinances to transfer responsibilities from police to civilian staff
• Proposed update to Private Patrol Services and Private Watchman Ordinance to change 'Watchman' to 'Guard'
• Introduction of the FY2022-23 Master Fee Schedule to establish, modify, and delete city fees and penalties
• Proposed resolution to submit Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance amendments to voters on November 8, 2022

The Oakland City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency held a public hearing and then approved the Lakeshore/Lake Park Business Improvement Management District of 2022, including its management plan, assessments, and advisory board. The vote was 8-0. The council also approved on first reading amendments to the special events ordinance and the FY2022-23 master fee schedule, both set for final passage on July 19. Two ballot measure proposals—one on just cause eviction protections and another creating an Emerald New Deal Fund—were continued to a special meeting on July 11.

• Approved Lakeshore Business Improvement District 2022 (8-0)
• Approved special events ordinance amendments on first reading (8-0)
• Approved FY2022-23 master fee schedule amendments on first reading (8-0)
• Continued just cause for eviction ordinance ballot measure to July 11 (8-0)
• Continued Emerald New Deal Fund ballot measure to July 11 (8-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board

The Oakland City Council will consider renewing declarations for local emergencies regarding AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness, as well as adopting a Lake Merritt parking management plan. The body will also hear a public hearing on a geologic hazard assessment for the Kenilworth development.

• Public hearing on Kenilworth geologic hazard assessment
• Public hearing on Oak Knoll annexation into GHAD
• Renewal of local emergency declarations for AIDS and homelessness
• Adoption of Lake Merritt parking management plan
• Resolution honoring Chanée Franklin-Minor

The council approved the annexation of the Oak Knoll development into the Oakland Area Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) by a 7-1 vote, with Councilmember Fife dissenting. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously, including renewals of local emergencies for homelessness, AIDS, and medical cannabis; a Lake Merritt parking management plan adding pay-by-plate and Sunday meter enforcement; and a salary ordinance creating new city positions and adjusting council member pay.

• Approved Oak Knoll annexation into GHAD and adopted Oak Knoll Plan of Control (7-1)
• Confirmed assessment for Kenilworth Development within GHAD (8-0)
• Renewed declaration of local emergency due to AIDS epidemic (consent, 8-0)
• Renewed declaration of medical cannabis health emergency (consent, 8-0)
• Renewed declaration of local emergency on homelessness (consent, 8-0)
• Approved Lake Merritt Parking Management Plan ordinance (consent, 8-0)
• Approved salary ordinance amendment adding classifications and adjusting council member salary (consent, 8-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Chanée Franklin-Minor and Jennifer Logue (consent, 8-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council will decide whether to adopt the midcycle budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, appropriating funds for approved expenditures and authorizing transfers between departments. The council will also vote on amending the interest cost on Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes to no more than 4.50%.

• Adopt resolution for FY 2022-23 midcycle budget amendments and fund appropriations
• Authorize City Administrator to transfer funds between departments as needed
• Amend Resolution 89240 C.M.S. to cap true interest cost on FY 2022-23 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes at 4.50% per annum

The City Council adopted a resolution to issue and sell FY 22-23 tax anticipation notes with a true interest cost not exceeding 4.50 percent. The Council also approved the FY 2021-23 midcycle budget with specific amendments, including funding for direct rental assistance and youth programs. A separate budget amendment was scheduled for a future meeting.

• Adopted resolution to issue FY 22-23 tax anticipation notes (8-0)
• Approved FY 2021-23 midcycle budget with amendments (7-1)
• Added $250,000 for direct rental assistance to budget
• Added $350,000 for Career Technical Education Hub
• Added $250,000 for legal services for prisoners' children
• Added $120,000 for Center for Independent Living
• Scheduled budget amendment for July 11, 2022 meeting (6-1-1)
• Took a 20-minute recess (7-1)

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Oakland Rules and Legislation Committee was cancelled at the June 16, 2022 committee meeting. No items were discussed or decided.

*Special Public Works Committee

The Special Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss ordinances and resolutions regarding the parking of oversized vehicles and RVs. The body will also consider a letter of support for a corridor project on San Pablo Avenue.

• Proposed ordinance to establish RV and oversized vehicle parking requirements on certain narrow streets
• Proposed resolution to reaffirm existing 'Good Neighbor' limits on RV and oversized vehicle parking
• Proposed resolution to support the Alameda County Transportation Commission's San Pablo Avenue Corridor Project detailed design phase
• Approval of draft minutes from the May 24, 2022 meeting

The Public Works Committee approved forwarding a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to sign a letter of support for the Alameda County Transportation Commission's San Pablo Avenue Corridor Project to the July 19 City Council consent agenda. Two separate RV parking-related items were scheduled to the Rules & Legislation Committee with no specific date. The Safe Oakland Streets annual update was received and filed.

• Approved forwarding letter of support for San Pablo Avenue Corridor Project to City Council consent agenda (4-0)
• Scheduled Oakland RV Parking Ordinance to Rules & Legislation Committee (4-0)
• Scheduled reaffirming existing RV parking limits to Rules & Legislation Committee (4-0)
• Received and filed Safe Oakland Streets annual update (4-0)
• Approved draft minutes from May 24, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The Special Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss workforce development funding, housing progress reports, and small business recommendations. The body will consider appropriating millions in youth employment funds and negotiating a land agreement for affordable housing.

• Appropriation of $5,896,000 for Youth Workforce Development Program and $500,000 from California Workforce Development Board
• Proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation for a parcel at East 12th Street and 2nd Avenue
• Report and recommendation on Ordinance No. 13579 C.M.S. regarding tax exemptions for certain owner-occupied residential rental properties
• Informational report on redlined neighborhoods in District 3, including the Cypress Freeway and West Oakland Bart Station
• FY 2020-21 Annual Report and Five-Year Review of affordable housing, transportation, capital improvements, and jobs/housing impact fees

The Committee approved several items for future City Council hearings, including a report on redlined neighborhoods and the 2021 Housing Element progress report. It also forwarded the Workforce Development Board budget and a property agreement for 12th Street to upcoming council meetings.

• Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Forwarded report on redlined neighborhoods to July 19 City Council agenda (4-0)
• Received and filed FY 2020-21 fees annual report (4-0)
• Forwarded 2021 Housing Element progress report to July 19 City Council agenda (4-0)
• Forwarded Workforce Development Board budget and contracts to July 5 council meeting (4-0)
• Forwarded 12th Street Remainder Parcel ENA with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation to July 5 council meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled 12th Street Remainder Property ENA with SAHA for July 19 City Council agenda (4-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is meeting to schedule items for the City Council, including a proposal to place an $850 million affordable housing bond on the November ballot and a measure to establish term limits for council members.

• Ordinance to waive affordable housing impact fees for small projects
• Measure to establish term limits for City Council
• Resolution to place $850M affordable housing bond on November ballot
• Agreement with Alameda County Fire Department for $437,541
• Resolution to award $1M in sugar-sweetened beverage tax grants

The Rules & Legislation Committee voted to forward several items to the full City Council for future meetings, including an $850 million affordable housing infrastructure bond, a term limits charter amendment, and various other ordinances and resolutions. All votes were 3-0 with one member excused.

• Approved draft minutes of June 9, 2022 as received and filed (3-0)
• Approved new scheduling items with amendments (3-0)
• Scheduled affordable housing impact fee waiver ordinance for 10-unit-or-less projects to July 19 council meeting (non-consent)
• Scheduled term limits charter amendment (three consecutive four-year terms) to July 5 special council meeting (non-consent)
• Scheduled $850M affordable housing infrastructure bond measure to July 5 special council meeting (non-consent)
• Scheduled Alameda County Fire Department emergency response agreement ($437,541) to July 5 special council meeting (consent)
• Scheduled $2.64M paratransit Measure BB funds and service agreements to July 5 special council meeting (consent)
• Scheduled $1.98M Multipurpose Senior Services Program agreement to July 5 special council meeting (consent)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including two large affordable housing agreements under the Housing Accelerator Program, a contract for objective design standards, the FY2022-23 Master Fee Schedule, and an amendment to the Rent Adjustment Ordinance establishing a rental registry. Several routine resolutions renewing local emergencies and honoring employees are also on the consent calendar. Public comment on all items will be taken at the start of the meeting.

• Authorize $38,628,867 for Ancora Place affordable housing at 2227-2257 International Boulevard (SAHA)
• Authorize $25,675,517 for West Grand & Brush Phase 1 affordable housing at 2201 Brush Street (EBALDC/Allied Housing)
• Approve $720,000 contract with Dyett & Bhatia for objective design standards and project review streamlining
• Second reading of ordinance amending FY2022-23 Master Fee Schedule to establish/modify/delete fees and penalties
• Second reading of ordinance creating annual residential rental registry and requiring rent reporting

The City Council approved several funding agreements for affordable housing projects and a Caltrans trash capture project. The council also renewed local emergency declarations for homelessness, the AIDS epidemic, and medical cannabis access.

• Approved $38,628,867 for Ancora Place affordable housing project (8-0)
• Approved $25,675,517 for West Grand & Brush, Phase 1 affordable housing project (8-0)
• Approved up to $3,200,000 for Cary Avenue Full Trash Capture Project (8-0)
• Approved $720,000 contract with Dyett & Bhatia for design standards and project review streamlining (8-0)
• Renewed local emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and medical cannabis access (8-0)
• Renewed determination to continue conducting meetings via teleconference (8-0)
• Withdrew FY2022-23 Master Fee Schedule item with no new date (8-0)
• Adopted resolutions honoring Doryana M. Moreno, Dondria L. Morgan, and Ryan Russo (8-0)

*Special Rules and Legislation Committee

This special Rules and Legislation Committee meeting will discuss and schedule several items for future City Council agendas. Key items include a proposed ordinance to expand just cause eviction protections and put it to voters in November 2022, a measure to establish term limits for council members, and an advisory vote on public spending for the Oakland A's Howard Terminal project.

• Expand just cause eviction protections to vehicular residents and newly built units, remove lease extension as eviction ground, prohibit no-fault evictions of educators and children during school year (Item 3.8)
• Establish term limits for City Council (three consecutive four-year terms) via November 2022 ballot (Item 3.9)
• Advisory vote on spending public funds for Oakland A's proposed baseball project at Howard Terminal (Item 3.10)
• Accept $14,878,176 in HUD grants for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA programs for FY2022-23 (Item 3.11)
• Waive affordable housing impact fees for projects with 10 units or less, allowing self-attestation (Item 3.1)

The Special Rules and Legislation Committee voted 3-0 (one abstention) to forward a proposed advisory ballot measure on public spending for the Oakland Athletics' Howard Terminal stadium project to the full City Council. The committee also approved forwarding several other items, including resolutions on World Refugee Day, Medicare for All, Juneteenth as a state holiday, and amendments to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance. The June 30, 2022 Rules Committee meeting was canceled.

• Approved forwarding advisory measure on public spending for Oakland A's Howard Terminal project to full council (3-0-1)
• Approved forwarding resolution declaring June 20, 2022 as World Refugee Day
• Approved forwarding resolution supporting Senate Resolution 4204 (Medicare for All)
• Approved forwarding resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1655 (Juneteenth state holiday)
• Approved forwarding ordinance to waive affordable housing impact fees for small projects to June 23 agenda
• Approved forwarding amendments to Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance to July 5 council meeting
• Approved forwarding term limits ballot measure to June 23 agenda
• Approved forwarding report on plumbing for interim homeless sites to July 5 council meeting

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider a resolution to authorize up to $19,350,000 in violence prevention service grants for fiscal year 2022-23, with renewal options through December 2024. The committee will also receive informational reports on Oakland Police Department's compliance with the Negotiated Settlement Agreement, the impact of the 'Zero Bail' emergency bail schedule on violent crimes, and a detailed action plan for police recruitment, hiring, and retention.

• Resolution authorizing $19,350,000 for violence prevention services grants (Item 5)
• Informational report on OPD compliance with Negotiated Settlement Agreement (Item 4)
• Report on 'Zero Bail' emergency bail schedule impact on violent crime (Item 6)
• Action plan for police recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies (Item 7)
• Approval of draft minutes from April 12, 2022 meeting (Item 2)

The committee approved a $19.35 million grant for violence prevention services and forwarded it to the City Council. It also approved a schedule for committee items and received informational reports on police compliance and recruitment.

• Approved draft minutes from April 12, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved schedule for committee items (3-0)
• Received and filed police department compliance report (3-0)
• Approved $19.35M violence prevention grant and forwarded to City Council (3-0)
• Received and filed report on 'Zero Bail' emergency bail schedule (3-0)
• Received and filed recruitment, hiring and retention action plan (3-0)

*Finance & Management Committee

The Finance & Management Committee will consider adopting the city's investment policy for FY 2022-23 and receive an informational report on vacancy rates for transportation, planning, and public works departments. The meeting is a concurrent session of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 9, 2022
• Informational report on vacancy rates for Transportation, Planning and Building, and Public Works departments
• Consideration of a resolution adopting the City of Oakland Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Consideration of a resolution delegating investment authority of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency to the Agency Treasurer for FY 2022-2023

The Finance & Management Committee approved the 2022-23 investment policy and related delegation of authority, forwarding them to the City Council. The committee also scheduled a report on required audits for its July 11 meeting and continued a report on department vacancy rates to September.

• Approved 2022-23 investment policy (4-0)
• Delegated investment authority to Agency Treasurer (4-0)
• Scheduled audit status report for July 11 (4-0)
• Continued vacancy rates report to September 12 (4-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is meeting to approve scheduling items for the City Council, including a resolution to support a gun buy-back strategy and a contract for design standards. The committee also approved the 14th Street Safety Project for the June 21 City Council agenda.

• Resolution to support Senate Constitutional Amendment 2 for low-rent housing
• Resolution to approve the 14th Street Safety Project and parking management plan
• Contract with Dyett & Bhatia for up to $720,000 for project review streamlining
• Resolution to apply for state grant funding for a gun buy-back strategy
• Resolution to approve a report on OPD calls for service

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and scheduled 14 items for future hearings without debate on the substance. Actions included sending a gun buy-back resolution, a salary ordinance amendment, and several honorary resolutions to the full council on June 21, the 14th Street Safety Project to council June 21, and housing and workforce items to other committees on June 28. No final decisions were made on the underlying proposals.

• Approved minutes from May 12, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution supporting SCA 2 to Special Rules & Legislation Committee on June 16 (4-0)
• Scheduled 14th Street Safety Project to full council on June 21 (4-0)
• Scheduled six resolutions (honoring retirees, design standards, gun buy-back, opioid response, salary ordinance, OPD report) to June 21 council meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled San Pablo Avenue Corridor support letter to Public Works Committee on June 28 (4-0)
• Scheduled Housing Element annual report and Workforce Development budget to Community & Economic Development Committee on June 28 (4-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board

The City Council and Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Board are meeting to adopt annual budgets and handle annexations. The body is also considering the renewal of several local emergency declarations and a salary increase for the City Attorney.

• Adoption of FY 2022/23 budgets for Oakland Area GHAD and Leona Quarry GHAD
• Petition for annexation of the Oak Knoll Development into Oakland Area GHAD
• Public hearing on vote tabulation and assessment for the Kenilworth Development
• Renewal of local emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness
• Acceptance of a gift for Lowell Park basketball court resurfacing valued up to $132,700

The minutes are incomplete, cutting off at item 2.12. Based on the available text, the council approved the consent calendar, including renewals of local emergencies (HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis, homelessness) and teleconference meetings. On the non-consent calendar, they passed a salary ordinance increasing the City Attorney's salary (6-1) and accepted a gift for Lowell Park basketball court resurfacing. The GHAD public hearing on Kenilworth Development assessment was continued to July 5.

• Approved salary ordinance increasing City Attorney salary (6-1)
• Adopted annual GHAD budgets for Oakland Area and Leona Quarry (7-0-1 absent for both)
• Accepted petition for annexation of Oak Knoll Development to Oakland Area GHAD (7-0-1 absent)
• Accepted tabulation of votes for Kenilworth Development GHAD (7-0-1 abstained)
• Continued confirmation of assessment for Kenilworth Development GHAD to July 5, 2022 (8-0)
• Renewed declarations of local emergencies for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness (unanimous consent)
• Renewed teleconference meetings authorization under AB-361 (unanimous consent)
• Accepted in-kind gift from Project Backboard for Lowell Park basketball court resurfacing ($132,700 value)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is reviewing funding for affordable housing projects and updates to the Special Events Permitting Ordinance. The body is also discussing potential ballot measures for the November 2022 election regarding non-citizen voting and gender-inclusive charter language.

• Loans not to exceed $30,561,000 for affordable housing projects including 3050 International, Longfellow Corner, 34th & San Pablo, Agnes Memorial Senior Housing, and 500 Lake Park Apartments
• Appropriation of $1,577,870.14 from HUD's Housing Development Grant Program
• Proposed contract with Interwest Consulting Group for planning permit support services up to $1,350,000
• Ordinance to transfer special event permitting responsibilities from Oakland Police Department to civilian staff
• Proposed ballot measure for non-citizen parents or guardians to vote for Oakland Unified School District Board

The committee approved the May 19, 2022, draft minutes and scheduled several resolutions and ordinances for future hearings. These include affordable housing loans, special event ordinance amendments, and a Caltrans maintenance agreement. Some items were rescheduled or received title changes.

• Approved draft minutes from May 19, 2022 (4-0)
• Scheduled affordable housing loans not to exceed $30,561,000 for 6/7/2022
• Approved urgency finding and title change for affordable housing loans (22-0436)
• Scheduled resolution recognizing 'Black Daddy: The Movie' for 6/7/2022
• Scheduled special events and gender-inclusive language ordinances for 6/21/2022
• Rescheduled charter amendment regarding non-gendered language to 6/16/2022
• Scheduled $1.35M on-call planning support services resolution for 6/21/2022
• Scheduled $1.28M Caltrans Clean California maintenance agreement for 6/21/2022

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency are meeting to discuss rent adjustment ordinances, midcycle budget amendments, and several legal settlements. The body will also review a quarterly revenue and expenditure report.

• Proposed ordinance to limit annual rent increases to 60% of the Consumer Price Index or 3%, whichever is lower
• Proposed $350,000 settlement for Edith Guillen v. City Of Oakland Police Department
• Proposed $100,000 settlement for Scott Rietz v. City Of Oakland, Berry Bros. Towing & Transport Inc
• Proposed contract increase of $150,000 for Blue Sky Consulting Group, bringing the total to $595,000
• Adoption of the FY 2022-23 Midcycle Budget

The City Council approved an ordinance to modify the Consumer Price Index rent adjustment, setting the annual increase at 60% of CPI or 3%, whichever is lower. The vote was 6-1 with one abstention.

• Adopted resolution proclaiming Queer and Transgender Asian and Pacific Islander Week (8-0)
• Approved $595,000 economic consulting services agreement with Blue Sky Consulting Group (8-0)
• Authorized settlement of Edith Guillen police discrimination case for $350,000 (8-0)
• Authorized settlement of Scott Rietz dangerous condition case for $100,000 (8-0)
• Approved rent adjustment ordinance on introduction and scheduled for final passage on June 7, 2022 (6-1)
• Received and filed FY 2021-22 Q3 R&E report (8-0)
• Continued FY 2021-23 Midcycle Budget Amendments to June 21, 2022 (8-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council will consider a resolution to amend an ordinance for a progressive and equitable business tax, which was submitted to voters in November 2022. The item was rescheduled from a previous meeting.

• Resolution to amend progressive and equitable business tax ordinance
• Directing City Clerk to prepare for November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election
• Item rescheduled from Rules and Legislation Committee

The City Council adopted a resolution to place a progressive business tax measure on the November 8, 2022, general municipal election. The measure proposes tax rates from .045% to .55% of gross receipts to increase annual tax revenue by an estimated $21,300,000.

• Approved resolution to submit a progressive business tax measure to voters on Nov 8, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved amendments to the ballot question regarding tax rates and estimated revenue (8-0)
• Denied substitute motion to authorize tax rate reductions for residential small property owners (3-5)

*Special Public Works Committee

The Special Public Works Committee is discussing the appropriation of Caltrans grant funds for restoration and beautification projects. The body is also considering professional service agreements for feasibility studies regarding the Main and Hoover branch libraries.

• Grant funds up to $2,033,575.00 and $190,000.00 for the Courtland Creek Restoration Project
• Grant funds up to $4,992,380.00 for the Oakland Mini Parks Beautification Project
• Contract up to $400,000.00 with Blink!Lab Architecture for Hoover Branch Library feasibility study
• Contract up to $600,000.00 with Esherick Homsey Dodge And Davis, Architects (EHDD) for Main Library feasibility study
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Public Works Committee approved resolutions to accept $2.03 million for the Courtland Creek Restoration Project and $4.99 million for the Oakland Mini Parks Beautification Project. The committee also approved contracts for feasibility studies for the Hoover and Main libraries, forwarding all items to the City Council for final action.

• Approved draft minutes from April 26, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved determination of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Approved $2,033,575 for Courtland Creek Restoration via Caltrans grant (4-0)
• Approved $4,992,380 for Oakland Mini Parks Beautification via Caltrans grant (4-0)
• Approved $400,000 contract for Hoover Library feasibility study (4-0)
• Approved $600,000 contract for Main Library feasibility study (4-0)
• Forwarded all items to City Council for final action on June 7, 2022
• No votes against any substantive items

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a study session on the General Plan Update (vision, equity framework, and draft Housing Element), a $2 million contract for on-call planning permit support services, an ordinance to establish a residential rental registry with annual reporting requirements, acceptance of a $600,000 state grant for ADU legalization feasibility assessments, and an informational report on the Emerald New Deal Healing and Reparations Fund funded by cannabis business tax revenue. Public comment is taken at the start of the meeting.

• Study session on the General Plan Update, including the Map Atlas, Environmental Justice Baseline, equity framework, and draft Housing Element (continued to June 28)
• Resolution to authorize a $2,000,000 contract with InterWest Consulting Group for on-call planning permit support services, waiving local business requirements
• Ordinance to amend the Rent Adjustment Ordinance and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance to create an annual residential rental registry and require registration for rent increase petitions and eviction defenses
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $600,000 from CalOES for ADU legalization feasibility assessments and authorize contracts with consultants
• Informational report on the proposed Emerald New Deal Healing and Reparations Fund, which would deposit cannabis business tax revenue into a fund overseen by a new commission

The committee approved an on-call planning contract and amended rent adjustment ordinance, forwarding both to the City Council. It also received an informational report on a cannabis reparations fund.

• Approved $1M Interwest Consulting Group contract (3-1)
• Approved amended rent adjustment ordinance (3-1)
• Approved $600K CalOES grant for ADU legalization (4-0)
• Received and filed Emerald New Deal reparations fund report (3-1)
• Continued General Plan Update study session to June 28 (4-0)

*Special Life Enrichment Committee

The Special Life Enrichment Committee will consider adopting a resolution authorizing $17,817,382 in grant agreements for children and youth services for FY2022-2023, with renewal options. The committee will also vote on a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis and allocating up to $350,000 for data analyst and consulting. Informational reports on the HHAP-3 homeless funding application and the Home Together 2026 plan are scheduled.

• Resolution to authorize $17,817,382 in OFCY grant awards for children and youth services
• Resolution declaring racism a public health crisis, with $350,000 for data analysis and consulting
• Informational report on HHAP-3 state funding application for homelessness
• Resolution endorsing Home Together 2026 implementation plan for Alameda County
• Approval of draft minutes from April 25, 2022

The Special Life Enrichment Committee approved several recommendations for forwarding to the City Council, including a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis and grant awards for youth services. The committee also advanced a plan to reduce homelessness and racial disparities by 2026. Other actions included approving previous meeting minutes and updating the committee's pending items list.

• Approved draft minutes from April 25, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved changes to the pending list of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Approved forwarding $19,042,382 in OFCY FY2022-2023 grant awards for children and youth services to City Council (3-0)
• Approved forwarding resolution declaring racism a public health crisis with amendments regarding pay equity and HR staffing to City Council (4-0)
• Approved forwarding endorsement of the Home Together 2026 Implementation Plan to City Council (4-0)
• Approved forwarding the HHAP-3 Application/Local Action Plan informational report to City Council (4-0)
• Scheduled Encampment Management Policy Update report for June 27, 2022

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Education Partnership Committee and the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education

The Education Partnership Committee and the OUSD Board of Education are meeting to receive informational reports. The body will discuss programs for English language learners and a proposal regarding non-citizen voting rights for school board directors.

• Informational report on a non-citizen voting measure for parents or guardians of children in Oakland to vote for School Board Director
• Informational report on programs and services provided by the OUSD Office of English Language Learner and Multilingual Achievement (ELLMA)
• Approval of draft minutes from the January 24, 2022 meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Oakland Education Partnership Committee met jointly with OUSD board, but no quorum was established for the school board. The committee approved draft minutes from January 24, 2022, and the schedule of outstanding items. Informational reports on OUSD’s English Learner and Multilingual Achievement office and a non-citizen voting measure were received and filed. No binding policy actions or votes on new ordinances or contracts occurred.

• Approved draft minutes from Jan 24, 2022 committee meeting (3-0, with 4 no votes recorded)
• Approved determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0, with 4 no votes recorded)
• Received and filed informational report on OUSD Office of ELLMA programs
• Received and filed informational report on non-citizen voting measure for school board elections

*Rules & Legislation Committee

This supplemental agenda for the Rules & Legislation Committee includes receiving informational reports and scheduling items for future committee and City Council meetings. Key items discussed for scheduling are a non-citizen voting measure for OUSD school board elections, endorsement of the Home Together 2026 homelessness plan, a $533,056 contract for a violence prevention data management system, and a charter amendment to replace gendered language with gender-inclusive terms. The committee also approves minutes from May 5, 2022.

• Informational report on non-citizen voting measure for Oakland Unified School Board (item 3.2)
• Endorsement of Home Together 2026 homelessness reduction plan (item 3.4)
• $533,056 contract with Social Solutions Global for Apricot 360 data management system for violence prevention (item 3.5)
• Up to $2,000,000 in contract amendments with Argent Materials and Right Away Redy Mix for asphalt and concrete disposal (item 3.7)
• Acceptance of $2,578,000 state grant for Brookfield Library critical maintenance (item 3.11)

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved scheduling six items for the City Council, including a $533,056 contract for a violence prevention data system and a charter amendment for gender-inclusive language.

• Approved scheduling OUSD ELLMA report for Special Concurrent Meeting (3-0)
• Approved scheduling Non-Citizen Voting Measure report for Special Concurrent Meeting (3-0)
• Approved scheduling HHAP-3 application report for Special Life Enrichment Committee (3-0)
• Approved scheduling Home Together Plan resolution for Special Life Enrichment Committee (3-0)
• Approved scheduling DVP data system contract for Concurrent Meeting (3-0)
• Approved scheduling gender-neutral language charter amendment for Rules & Legislation Committee (3-0)
• Approved scheduling asphalt disposal contract amendments for Concurrent Meeting (3-0)
• Approved scheduling State Library grant resolutions for Concurrent Meeting (3-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board

The Oakland City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions regarding local emergencies and ordinance amendments. Items include renewing declarations for the AIDS epidemic, medical cannabis access, and homelessness, as well as modifying COVID-19 vaccination and mask requirements.

• Petition for annexation of Oak Knoll Development into Oakland Area GHAD
• Ordinance to change Youth Advisory Commission name and membership requirements
• Ordinance to modify proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for indoor locations
• Resolution to authorize $195,000 in Measure Bb funds for Uptown Bike Station agreement
• Amendment to increase funding from the California Department of Aging by $109,765

The City Council approved multiple resolutions renewing local emergencies regarding AIDS, medical cannabis, homelessness, and teleconference meetings. The council also passed ordinances to modify the Youth Commission and remove COVID-19 vaccination requirements for various indoor locations.

• Renewed declaration of local emergency due to AIDS epidemic
• Renewed declaration of medical cannabis health emergency
• Renewed declaration of local emergency on homelessness
• Continued determination to conduct City Council meetings via teleconference
• Approved ordinance to rename and change membership requirements for the Oakland Youth Commission
• Approved ordinance deleting COVID-19 proof of vaccination requirements for various indoor locations
• Adopted resolution celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Approved amendment to Uptown Bike Station agreement including up to $195,000 contribution

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The committee is reviewing and scheduling various resolutions and ordinances for upcoming City Council meetings. These items include funding for workforce services, housing studies, and public health declarations.

• Proposed $1,770,608 General Fund allocation for WIOA Adult and Youth Service Providers
• Proposed $350,000 for a data analyst and consulting to support a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
• Proposed $600,000 CalOES grant for ADU legalization feasibility assessments
• Proposed billboard agreement involving 32 removals, 4 new digital billboards, and a $1,000,000 donation
• Proposed $2,000,000 contract with Argent Materials for asphalt and concrete disposal

The committee approved minutes, canceled its May 26 meeting, and scheduled a special City Council meeting for that date. It also set future hearings for several resolutions including one declaring racism a public health crisis and a social housing ballot measure. A billboard relocation agreement was withdrawn.

• Approved draft minutes from April 28 (3-0-1)
• Cancelled May 26 Rules & Legislation Committee meeting
• Scheduled Special City Council meeting for May 26 at 10:00am
• Scheduled resolution declaring racism a public health crisis to Special Life Enrichment Committee on 5/23
• Scheduled EIFD affordable housing feasibility study resolution to Special Concurrent Meeting on 5/17
• Scheduled WIOA adult/youth services funding resolution to Special Concurrent Meeting on 5/17
• Scheduled Article 34 social housing ballot measure resolution to Rules & Legislation Committee on 6/2
• Withdrew billboard relocation agreement with Outfront Media (no new date)

*Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

The May 10, 2022, 1:30 P.M. Public Safety Committee meeting was cancelled and replaced by a special session scheduled for 2:00 P.M.

• Special Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
• Meeting location: Oakland City Hall, Room 201, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

*Special Public Safety Committee

This committee meeting scheduled for May 10, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is June 14, 2022. The agenda included informational reports on police recruitment, violent crime clearance rates, zero bail impacts, and OPD's use of Critical Incident Videos LLC.

• Informational report on police officer recruitment, hiring and retention strategies (item 3)
• Informational report on violent crime investigations management and clearance rates (item 4)
• Informational report on 'Zero Bail' emergency bail schedule impact on violent crime (item 5)
• Informational report on OPD's use of Critical Incident Videos LLC (item 6)
• Approval of draft minutes from April 12, 2022 meeting (item 1)

*Finance & Management Committee

The Finance & Management Committee will consider directing the City Administrator to study creating a citywide Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to fund affordable housing and infrastructure improvements. They will also discuss a salary ordinance to increase the City Attorney's salary, and review the Workforce Development Board's request-for-proposals process. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Study and creation of a citywide Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District for affordable housing and infrastructure
• Ordinance to increase the salary for City Attorney
• Workforce Development Board's call for request for proposals and fund allocation process
• Approval of draft minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Finance & Management Committee approved directing the City Administrator to study a citywide Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to fund affordable housing and infrastructure, and forwarded the item to the May 17, 2022 Special City Council meeting. The committee also approved a wider-scope feasibility study for specific EIFDs in East and West Oakland. A salary increase for the City Attorney was continued to June 13, 2022. All votes were 3-0 with one member excused.

• Approved study of citywide EIFD for affordable housing and infrastructure, forwarded to May 17 Council (3-0)
• Approved wider EIFD feasibility study including East and West Oakland, forwarded to May 17 Council (3-0)
• Approved Workforce Development Board RFP item, forwarded to May 17 Council (3-0)
• Continued salary ordinance for City Attorney to June 13, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is meeting to decide which items to schedule for the May 17 City Council agenda. Items include the Lake Merritt Parking Management Plan with new meters, a resolution declaring Oakland a right-to-choose sanctuary city for abortion access, accepting up to $5M for affordable housing, and other consent items.

• Lake Merritt Parking Management Plan: ordinances to add meter zones on Bellevue, Lakeshore, Lake Merritt Blvd, and Lakeside; remove Sunday holiday; add pay-by-plate; and resolutions authorizing $250,000 for materials, $250,000 for Park Mobile transaction fees, and $876,000 for Conduent parking system services
• Resolution declaring Oakland a 'Right-To-Choice Sanctuary City' and supporting federal abortion rights via the Women's Health Protection Act
• Resolution to apply for, accept, and appropriate up to $5 million from California Local Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing production
• Resolution to accept $426,870 Summer Food Service Program grant and award $227,500 to Uptons, Inc. and $304,800 to Flo's Friendly Foods for meal services
• Resolution to accept up to $150,000 donation from Alameda County to transition residents of the E. 12th Street median encampment to stable housing

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved scheduling items for the full City Council, including a Lake Merritt parking management plan and various resolutions for housing, food programs, and grants. The meeting was adjourned to convene as a special full council session.

• Approved scheduling Lake Merritt parking management plan (4-0)
• Approved scheduling TDA Article 3 funds approval (4-0)
• Approved scheduling State of California Local Housing Trust Fund grant application (4-0)
• Approved scheduling resolution on abortion access (4-0)
• Approved scheduling 2022 Summer Food Service Program (4-0)
• Approved scheduling petition for annexation (4-0)
• Approved scheduling E. 12th Street encampment resident transition donation (4-0)
• Approved scheduling AKA Xi Gamma Omega Chapter resolution (4-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

At this supplemental meeting, the Oakland City Council will vote on final passage of several ordinances and resolutions, including awarding two emergency sewer rehabilitation contracts totaling $2,672,035 to Andes Construction, Inc., and extending a street furniture franchise agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor for up to two years at $480,000 annually. Also up for final passage are ordinances updating the ticket distribution policy and amending the Limited Public Financing Act. The council will also renew declarations of local emergency for the AIDS epidemic, medical cannabis access, and homelessness, and adopt proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month and John Madden Day.

• Award construction contract to Andes Construction, Inc. for Citywide Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Project 1006208) at $525,017
• Award construction contract to Andes Construction, Inc. for Citywide Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Project 1006209) at $2,147,018
• Extend non-exclusive franchise agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor for street furniture program at $480,000 per year for one or two years
• Adopt ordinance establishing a City of Oakland Ticket Distribution Policy (second reading)
• Adopt resolution renewing declaration of local emergency due to homelessness crisis

The City Council adopted a resolution renaming Madison Park to Wilma Chan Park after a public hearing, with all eight members voting in favor. The council also approved a consent agenda that included renewing declarations of local emergencies, a ticket distribution policy, and construction contracts for emergency sewer rehabilitation. Additionally, an ordinance to rename the Youth Advisory Commission to the Oakland Youth Commission and adjust membership was approved on introduction.

• Renamed Madison Park to Wilma Chan Park (8-0)
• Approved introduction of ordinance changing Youth Advisory Commission to Oakland Youth Commission (8-0)
• Renewed declarations of local emergency for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis, homelessness, and teleconference meetings (consent, 8-0)
• Approved ticket distribution policy ordinance for final passage (consent, 8-0)
• Awarded two contracts totaling $2,672,035 to Andes Construction for emergency sewer rehabilitation (7-1)
• Proclaimed May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month (consent, 8-0)
• Honored John Madden with resolution and designated April 10 as John Madden Day (consent, 8-0)
• Proclaimed May as Affordable Housing Month (consent, 8-0)

*Special Rules and Legislation Committee

The Special Rules and Legislation Committee scheduled 12 items for the May 3-17 City Council agendas, including rental assistance, city attorney salary, and homeless funding.

• Rental assistance resolution calling on state to fulfill applications
• City attorney salary ordinance increase
• Violent crime investigations management plan
• Uptown Bike Station agreement amendment with BART
• Homeless funding agreements totaling $6.87 million

The Rules and Legislation Committee approved a resolution to rename Madison Park to Wilma Chan Park and forwarded it to the May 3 City Council meeting. The committee also received an informational report on business tax measures and accepted draft agendas for upcoming meetings.

• Approved renaming Madison Park to Wilma Chan Park (4-0)
• Received informational report on business tax measures (4-0)
• Accepted draft agendas for May 3 and May 5 meetings (4-0)
• Approved title change for independent investigation resolution (4-0)
• Rescheduled Progressive and Equitable Business Tax to May 17 (4-0)
• Withdrew vacancy report and rescheduled to June 13 (4-0)
• Scheduled rental assistance resolution to May 3 (4-0)
• Scheduled salary ordinance to May 9 (4-0)

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The Special Community & Economic Development Committee will consider resolutions to authorize the City Administrator to apply for and spend $5,435,140.82 in state funds for cannabis equity programs and to amend a previous resolution to spend $997,694 in Proposition 64 grant funds.

• Authorize $5,435,140.82 in Go-Biz Equity Act grant funds for cannabis equity
• Authorize $997,694 in Proposition 64 grant funds for youth programs
• Forgive loans for real property purchases by equity applicants
• Approve draft minutes from March 22, 2022 meeting
• Determine schedule of outstanding committee items

The committee approved resolutions to apply for and appropriate $5.435 million in Go-Biz grant funds for cannabis equity programs and $997,694 in Proposition 64 funds for youth intervention and awareness campaigns. Both items were forwarded to the May 3 City Council agenda.

• Approved Go-Biz grant resolution as amended (4-0)
• Forwarded Go-Biz grant resolution to May 3 City Council
• Approved Proposition 64 grant resolution (4-0)
• Forwarded Proposition 64 grant resolution to May 3 City Council
• Approved draft minutes from March 22 meeting (4-0)
• Approved schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)

*Special Public Works Committee

The Special Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss backup power policies and receive reports. The body will consider a resolution to analyze cleaner alternatives to diesel generators for city-owned property and projects.

• Proposed resolution to review cleaner alternatives to diesel generators for City of Oakland property and projects
• Receipt of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission’s 2021 Annual Report
• Approval of draft minutes from the March 22, 2022 meeting
• Determination of the schedule of outstanding committee items

The committee approved a resolution directing staff to review cleaner alternatives to diesel generators for city projects and report back by September 2022. The item was forwarded to the City Council for consideration on May 3, 2022. Several other items were withdrawn and rescheduled to future committee meetings.

• Approved draft minutes from March 22, 2022 (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items as amended (3-0)
• Received and filed BPAC 2021 annual report (3-0)
• Approved cleaner generator policy resolution, forwarded to City Council (3-0)
• Rescheduled RV Parking Ordinance to June 28, 2022
• Rescheduled Safe Oakland Streets update to June 28, 2022
• Rescheduled sewer consent decree report to July 26, 2022
• Meeting adjourned at 11:24 AM

*Life Enrichment Committee

The Life Enrichment Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve draft minutes, receive an annual report from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, and determine the schedule for outstanding committee items.

• Approval of draft minutes from March 21, 2022 meeting
• Receive annual report from Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
• Determination of schedule for outstanding committee items
• Public comment on all items taken at the beginning of the meeting

The Life Enrichment Committee approved the March 21, 2022 draft minutes and the schedule of outstanding committee items. It received the annual report from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and forwarded it to the May 3 City Council meeting with a supplemental report on permit processing, vending, and park stewards.

• Approved draft minutes from March 21, 2022 meeting (3-0, 1 excused)
• Approved schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0, 1 excused)
• Received and forwarded Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission annual report to May 3 City Council meeting on Non Consent with supplemental report

* Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland City Council and the Youth Advisory Commission

The Oakland City Council and the Youth Advisory Commission are holding a special concurrent meeting. The primary agenda item is an informational report from the Youth Advisory Commission concerning addressing youth homelessness.

• Informational Report On Youth Homelessness from the Oakland Youth Advisory Commission

The Oakland City Council received an informational report on youth homelessness and filed the matter. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19 health risks.

• Received and filed report on youth homelessness (8-0)
• Proceeded as a Special City Council meeting due to lack of Youth Advisory Commission quorum

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The meeting scheduled for April 21, 2022, was cancelled. The provided document is a supplemental agenda listing items for potential future scheduling.

• Proposed ordinance to remove COVID-19 vaccination requirements for indoor public locations
• Proposed construction contract for Henry Robinson Center HVAC Replacement not to exceed $768,600
• Proposed FEMA grant for Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) totaling up to $9,291,585
• Proposed subdivision map approval for 3855 West Street
• Proposed $195,000 contribution for Uptown Bike Station agreement amendment

Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board

The City Council and associated boards are meeting to vote on several emergency declarations and ordinances. Key items include updating the city's density bonus procedures and modifying cannabis business permit requirements for equity applicants.

• Proposed assessment for the Oakland Area Geologic Hazard Abatement District with a public hearing set for June 7, 2022
• Ordinance to allow cannabis equity applicants to maintain status for up to eight years regardless of current income or residency
• Ordinance to update Chapter 17.107 Density Bonus and Incentive Procedure of the Oakland Planning Code
• Resolution to adopt the updated 2019 Race and Gender Disparity Study by Mason Tillman Associates LTD
• Renewals of local emergency declarations for homelessness, the AIDS epidemic, and medical cannabis access

The City Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda containing 13 items, including a density bonus ordinance update to incentivize affordable housing, a $2.535 million fire apparatus replacement contract, and renewal of emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, homelessness, and teleconference meetings. A separate resolution declaring intent to order a Geologic Hazard Abatement District assessment also passed 8-0.

• Adopted resolution declaring intent to order GHAD assessment (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0) including 13 items
• Approved for final passage Density Bonus Ordinance update (consent)
• Authorized $2.535M fire apparatus replacement contract (consent)
• Adopted resolution advancing race/gender disparity study recommendations (consent)
• Approved ordinance changing cannabis equity permit requirements (consent)
• Renewed declaration of local emergency for AIDS epidemic (consent)
• Renewed declaration of local emergency for homelessness (consent)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will decide which items to place on upcoming City Council agendas. Key items include a resolution to study a temporary homeless intervention site at the North Gateway Parcel (former Oakland Army Base) to house up to 400 people, and two construction contracts for citywide emergency sanitary sewer rehabilitation totaling $2,672,035. The committee will also consider scheduling a report on the impact of zero bail on violent crimes and other proclamations and reports.

• Study feasibility of temporary homeless intervention site at North Gateway Parcel (former Oakland Army Base) to house at least 400 individuals
• Award $525,017 contract to Andes Construction for Citywide Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Project No. 1006208)
• Award $2,147,018 contract to Andes Construction for Citywide Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Project No. 1006209)
• Request informational report from OPD on impact of 'Zero Bail' emergency bail schedule on violent crimes
• Study implementation of a Citywide Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District for affordable housing and infrastructure improvements

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved two construction contracts for citywide sewer rehabilitation and adopted an ordinance to rename the Youth Advisory Commission to the Oakland Youth Commission. The committee also scheduled several resolutions for future council consideration.

• Approved $525,017 sewer contract (4-0)
• Approved $2.147M sewer contract (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance to rename Youth Advisory Commission (4-0)
• Scheduled sewer contracts to May 3 council meeting
• Scheduled youth commission ordinance to May 3 council meeting
• Scheduled mental health awareness month resolution to May 3 council meeting
• Scheduled Asian American/Pacific Islander heritage month resolution to May 17 council meeting
• Scheduled zero bail report to Public Safety Committee for May 10

*Public Safety Committee

The Oakland Public Safety Committee will consider awarding a $1.4 million contract to the Urban Institute to evaluate violence prevention programs and a $533,000 contract for a new data management system. The committee will also vote to increase grant funding for violence intervention programs.

• Award $1.4M contract to Urban Institute for violence prevention evaluation
• Award $533,056 contract to Social Solutions Global for data management system
• Increase grant to Youth Alive by $30,000 for emergency relocation services
• Increase grant to non-profits for Town Nights events by $275,000
• Receive quarterly crime data report from Oakland Police Department

The committee approved resolutions to authorize a $533,056 contract for a violence prevention data system and $1.825 million in grants for violence intervention programs. It also approved a $1.408 million contract for evaluating violence prevention programs and a $411,522 contract for evaluating police programs. All items were forwarded to the City Council for a concurrent meeting on April 19, 2022.

• Approved $533,056 contract for Apricot 360 data system (4-0)
• Approved $30,000 grant increase for Youth Alive (4-0)
• Approved $275,000 grant increase for town nights violence intervention (4-0)
• Approved $65,000 grant for Family Bridges town nights program (4-0)
• Approved $1.408M contract for DVP program evaluation (4-0)
• Approved $411,522 contract for OPD program evaluation (4-0)
• Received and filed quarterly crime data report (4-0)
• Forwarded all items to City Council for April 19, 2022

*Special Finance & Management Committee

The Special Finance & Management Committee will receive several informational reports regarding city finances and staffing. The body is reviewing the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and expenditure data for Measure W and Measure Q.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Management Letter for the year ended June 30, 2021
• Informational report on vacancy rates for Transportation, Planning and Building, and Public Works departments
• Expenditure report for Measure W (Vacant Property Tax Act) and Measure Q (Parks Measure Q) funds
• FY 2021-22 Second Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Report
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Special Finance & Management Committee approved forwarding the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the FY 2021-22 Q2 revenue report to the City Council on consent, and forwarded a report on Measure W and Q funds with supplemental reporting requirements on non-consent. The committee also approved minutes from February 7, 2022, accepted a schedule of outstanding items, and continued a vacancy rates report to May 9, 2022. One item was removed from the agenda via Rule 28. All votes were 3-0 with one member excused.

• Approved draft minutes from February 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Removed item regarding 'Status of Negative Funds Citywide' from agenda via Rule 28
• Received and forwarded Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to April 19 Council consent agenda (3-0)
• Continued vacancy rates of Transportation, Planning & Building, and Public Works departments to May 9 committee (3-0)
• Approved forwarding Measure W and Q fund report to May 3 Council non-consent agenda with supplemental reporting conditions (3-0)
• Received and forwarded FY 2021-22 Q2 Revenue & Expenditure Report to April 19 Council consent agenda (3-0)

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The Rules and Legislation Committee meeting scheduled for April 7, 2022, was cancelled in observance of the annual spring recess. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2022.

Meeting of the Oakland City Council - CANCELLATION

The April 5, 2022 meeting of the Oakland City Council and the Oakland Rent Stabilization and Affordable Housing (ORSA) Board is cancelled due to the annual spring recess. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for April 19, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled for annual spring recess
• Next meeting scheduled for April 19, 2022

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The committee is reviewing several items for future City Council action, including fiscal reports, community grants, and infrastructure agreements. Discussion topics include workforce development, business tax initiatives, and a $5.4 million state grant for cannabis equity.

• Go-Biz Grant for Cannabis Equity Program: $5,435,140.82
• Cannabis Equity Loan/Grant Cap: $250,000 per applicant
• Cumulative Cannabis Equity Funding: $2,428,953.10
• GoPort - 7th Street Grade Separation East Project cooperative agreement
• FY 2021-22 Q2 Revenue & Expenditure Report

The Rules & Legislation Committee accepted the draft minutes and scheduled 18 items, including resolutions on park renaming, community grants, and economic analyses, for the City Council's concurrent meeting on April 19, 2022. Two items were withdrawn.

• Accepted draft minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled FY 2021-22 Q2 Revenue & Expenditure Report to Finance & Management Committee (4/11/2022)
• Scheduled Workforce Development Board RFP report to Finance & Management Committee (5/9/2022)
• Scheduled Enabling Ordinance for Measure R to Concurrent Meeting (4/19/2022)
• Scheduled Cesar Chavez Day resolution to Concurrent Meeting (4/19/2022)
• Scheduled Direct Community Grant procedural recommendations to Concurrent Meeting (4/19/2022)
• Scheduled GoPort 7th Street Grade Separation East resolution to Concurrent Meeting (4/19/2022)
• Withdrawn Resolution supporting AB 2236

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council will vote to continue holding meetings via teleconference due to COVID-19 risks and consider resolutions supporting or opposing several state legislative bills.

• Resolution to continue teleconference meetings
• Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 2050 on Ellis Act evictions
• Resolution opposing Assembly Bill 2808 on ranked-choice voting
• Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 2557 on police records disclosure
• Head Start program grant application for $12,252,694

The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (8-0), including a $12.2 million Head Start grant continuation, a resolution renewing teleconference meetings due to COVID-19, and support for state bills on Ellis Act reform, traffic safety, injury prevention, environmental justice, and police oversight records. The Council also opposed a bill banning ranked-choice voting and confirmed a mayoral appointment to the sugar-sweetened beverage tax advisory board.

• Approved $12.2M Head Start grant continuation (8-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting AB 2050 (Ellis Act reform) (8-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting SB 932 (traffic safety plans) (8-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting AB 1929 (violence injury prevention) (8-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting AB 1001 (environmental justice) (8-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing AB 2808 (ban on ranked-choice voting) (8-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting AB 2557 (police oversight records) (8-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting SB 299 (victim compensation access) (8-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The committee approved the draft minutes from March 10, 2022. The remainder of the meeting focused on scheduling various resolutions for future City Council and committee hearings, including items related to surplus property, public safety, and infrastructure.

• Approved draft minutes from March 10, 2022 (4-0)
• Scheduled Clay Street Garage surplus property resolution for 4/19/2022
• Scheduled resolution supporting SB 299 for 3/29/2022
• Scheduled resolution for teleconference meetings for 3/29/2022
• Scheduled EBMUD indemnification agreement for Caldecott Sports Field for 3/29/2022
• Scheduled Urban Institute Measure Z evaluation contract for Public Safety Committee on 4/12/2022
• Deferred official newspaper designation item to 3/31/2022
• Scheduled Henry Robinson Center HVAC contract ($768,600) for 4/19/2022

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the February 22, 2022, minutes and accepted the schedule of outstanding items. No action was taken on the Notice of Development Opportunity for affordable housing at the Clay Street Garage, but the committee scheduled the surplus property declaration for a future meeting.

• Approved February 22, 2022, draft minutes (4-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• No action taken on Notice of Development Opportunity for Clay Street Garage affordable housing (4-0)
• Scheduled Clay Street Garage surplus property declaration for Special Concurrent Meeting on 3/24/2022 (4-0)

*Special Public Works Committee

The Special Public Works Committee will consider approving the 14th Street Safety Project, amending the Oakland RV Parking Ordinance, and adopting a Lake Merritt parking management plan. The committee will also review a report on digital advertising kiosks and extend a street furniture franchise agreement.

• Approve 14th Street Safety Project and parking management plan
• Amend Oakland RV Parking Ordinance for oversized vehicles
• Adopt Lake Merritt parking management plan with $250,000 appropriation
• Review report on digital advertising kiosks with wayfinding capabilities
• Extend street furniture franchise agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor

The Special Public Works Committee approved the 14th Street Safety Project and Lake Merritt parking management plan, forwarding them to the City Council for a final vote on April 19. The committee also continued an RV parking ordinance to a future meeting and approved a street furniture franchise agreement.

• Approved 14th Street Safety Project (4-0)
• Approved Lake Merritt parking plan (4-0)
• Continued RV parking ordinance to May 24 (4-0)
• Forwarded digital advertising kiosks to City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded Clear Channel street furniture contract to City Council (4-0)
• Approved amended parking metering time to begin at noon on Sundays
• Approved $250,000 for Lake Merritt parking meter installation
• Approved extending Clear Channel contract for one year at $480,000

*Special Life Enrichment Committee

The Special Life Enrichment Committee is reviewing a grant application for the Head Start Program and an evaluation report for the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth. The body will also receive an operational report from Oakland Animal Services.

• Proposed appropriation of $11,442,783 from the General-Purpose Fund for Head Start Program operations
• Proposed application for Head Start grants totaling an estimated $12,252,694
• Proposed $2,964,112 appropriation for Central Services Overhead charges
• Proposed grant agreements for Head Start service providers not to exceed $2,803,140
• Resolution to adopt the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth Final Evaluation Report for FY 2020-2021

The Special Life Enrichment Committee approved a staff recommendation to authorize a $12.25 million grant application for the Head Start program and appropriated $14.4 million in local funds. The committee also approved the draft minutes and a schedule of outstanding items.

• Approved draft minutes from December 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Approved OFCY 2020-2021 Year End Evaluation Report and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Received Oakland Animal Services operations report and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Approved Head Start Program FY 2022-2023 grant continuation application ($12.25M) and forwarded to City Council (4-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider a $12.25 million grant application for the Head Start program and a franchise agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor for street furniture. The committee will also review resolutions supporting state legislation and receive financial reports.

• Head Start FY 2022-2023 grant application for $12,252,694
• Clear Channel Outdoor street furniture franchise agreement with annual cost not to exceed $480,000
• Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 2050 to limit Ellis Act evictions
• Resolution opposing Assembly Bill 2808 on ranked choice voting
• DVP Data Management System contract with Social Solutions Global, Inc. not to exceed $533,056

The Rules & Legislation Committee accepted draft minutes and scheduled multiple items, including a $12.25 million Head Start grant application and resolutions supporting state bills, for the City Council to consider.

• Accepted draft minutes from Feb 10 and March 3 (4-0)
• Scheduled Head Start FY 2022-2023 grant application ($12.25M) for City Council (3/21)
• Scheduled Clear Channel Outdoor franchise extension ($480K/yr) for Public Works Committee (3/22)
• Scheduled support resolutions for AB 2050, AB 1929, AB 1001 for City Council (3/29)
• Scheduled opposition resolution for AB 2808 for City Council (3/29)
• Scheduled Oakland Techs women's basketball team recognition for City Council (4/19)
• Scheduled Landscaping and Lighting District FY 2022-23 intention for City Council (4/19)
• Scheduled DVP data management system contract ($533,056) for Public Safety Committee (4/12)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council approved a series of resolutions renewing local health emergencies regarding AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness. The body also approved a $9.9 million cannabis grant program and an ordinance to extend equity assistance eligibility for cannabis businesses.

• Adopted resolution renewing local emergency due to AIDS epidemic (6-0)
• Adopted resolution renewing medical cannabis health emergency (6-0)
• Adopted resolution renewing local emergency on homelessness (6-0)
• Adopted resolution continuing teleconference meetings (6-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing $9,905,020 cannabis grant (6-0)
• Approved cannabis ordinance on introduction and scheduled for final passage (6-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing youth summer jobs program objectives (6-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Coach Michael Peters (6-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is discussing several resolutions to support affordable housing applications and a parking management plan for Lake Merritt. The body is also reviewing legal settlements and procurement waivers for police equipment.

• Resolution to allow city land value as a local match for affordable housing funding applications
• Lake Merritt Parking Management Plan including $250,000 for materials/labor and $876,000 for Conduent, Inc.
• Purchase waiver for Axon, Inc. body-worn camera ancillary products not to exceed $250,000
• Legal settlement for Mina Nadim v. City of Oakland in the amount of $172,645.00
• Legal settlement for Raynette Dunbar v. City of Oakland in the amount of $125,000.00

The Rules & Legislation Committee scheduled three resolutions to be heard by the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council on March 15, 2022. The items included resolutions supporting affordable housing applications, recognizing the Oakland Roots Sports Club, and supporting state legislation to curb catalytic converter theft.

• Scheduled resolution to support affordable housing applications (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution recognizing Oakland Roots Sports Club (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1740 (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution waiving bidding for OPD Axon body-worn camera tech (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution to settle Mina Nadim lawsuit for $172,645 (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution to settle Raynette Dunbar lawsuit for $125,000 (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution granting Local Roots farmers market permit (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution adopting OFCY 2020-2021 evaluation report (4-0)

*Public Safety Committee

The Oakland Public Safety Committee will receive informational reports, including on the independent investigation into the Bey Cases, an update on OPD's Negotiated Settlement Agreement compliance, and recommendations for police recruitment and retention. A report on implementing council public safety budget policy directives—covering calls for service analysis, an independent audit, and restructuring investigation units—is also on the agenda. No final votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Informational report on the independent investigation into the Bey Cases, with recommendations for reconciliation and restoration
• Status update on Oakland Police Department's compliance with the Negotiated Settlement Agreement
• Action plan from City Administrator and Police Chief on recruitment, hiring, and retention of officers, including attrition data
• Report on implementing council public safety budget directives: calls-for-service analysis, independent audit by December 2022, and restructuring investigation units

The committee approved a report directing staff to analyze calls for service and conduct an independent audit of the police department. It also continued a discussion on police recruitment strategies to a future meeting.

• Approved report on police budget policy implementation (4-0)
• Received and filed police settlement agreement status report (4-0)
• Continued independent investigation into Bey cases to future meeting (4-0)
• Continued recruitment and retention action plan to May 10, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved draft minutes from February 8, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved determination of schedule for outstanding committee items (4-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider scheduling a resolution to apply for up to $13.3 million in federal and state grants for the soft-story apartment seismic retrofit grant program. The committee also reviews several lawsuit settlements totalling over $530,000, delinquent tax and fee lien processes, and a $1.1 million software license renewal.

• Settlement of Frank Berfield auto accident case for $200,000
• Settlement of Ian Davidson dangerous condition case for $165,000
• FEMA and state grants up to $13.3 million for seismic retrofits
• Cityworks license renewal with Azteca Systems LLC for up to $1,123,852
• Delinquent business tax, real property transfer tax, and trash fee lien authorizations

The Rules & Legislation Committee accepted the draft minutes and scheduled 12 items, including legal settlements and budget resolutions, for a Special Concurrent Meeting with the City Council on March 15, 2022.

• Accepted draft minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled Berfield v. Oakland settlement ($200,000) for City Council
• Scheduled Thomas v. Oakland settlement ($50,000) for City Council
• Scheduled Davidson v. Oakland settlement ($165,000) for City Council
• Scheduled Russell v. Oakland settlement ($65,000) for City Council
• Scheduled Brooklyn Basin Bar Group claim settlement ($50,330.69) for City Council
• Scheduled FY 2022-23 Landscaping and Lighting District initiation for City Council
• Scheduled delinquent tax and fee collection resolutions for City Council

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The City Council will take a final vote on an ordinance to approve the Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District project at Howard Terminal, including jurisdiction changes and environmental findings. The consent calendar includes renewals of local emergencies for AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness, along with a ballot measure to renew library funding at $18 million per year. Other items authorize a roundabout project with San Leandro and a resolution supporting state racial justice legislation.

• Final passage of Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District Project ordinance (Howard Terminal, Port area)
• Renewal of local homelessness emergency declaration
• Consolidation of June 7, 2022 election for library funding measure (renewal at $114.50 per parcel, ~$18M first year)
• Authorization of MacArthur Roundabout project agreement with San Leandro (construction plans, permit fee waiver)
• Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 256 extending California Racial Justice Act to pre-2021 convictions

The City Council approved a $34 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund local housing projects. The vote was 8-0. The council also adopted resolutions renewing local emergencies for homelessness and the AIDS epidemic.

• Approved $34M HUD Section 108 loan guarantee (8-0)
• Adopted resolution renewing local emergency for AIDS epidemic
• Adopted resolution renewing local emergency for homelessness
• Adopted resolution renewing teleconference meeting authorization
• Adopted resolution confirming Jessica Leavitt to Privacy Advisory Commission
• Adopted resolution confirming Ron Jones to City Planning Commission
• Adopted ordinance calling municipal nominating election for June 7, 2022
• Adopted resolution authorizing MacArthur Turn-About project agreement

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The February 24, 2022 meeting of the Rules and Legislation Committee was cancelled at the call of the Chair. No items were discussed or decided. The next regularly scheduled meeting is on March 3, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled; no actions taken.

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The Special Community & Economic Development Committee will consider authorizing up to $34 million in HUD Section 108 loan guarantee funds and adopting an ordinance to create a permanent outdoor dining program called Oakland Flex Streets.

• Authorize up to $34 million in HUD Section 108 loan guarantee funds
• Adopt ordinance for permanent Oakland Flex Streets program
• Study session on General Plan Update and 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Approval of draft minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting
• Public hearing on General Plan Update / 2023-2031 Housing Element

The committee approved a recommendation to apply for up to $34 million in HUD Section 108 funds and passed an ordinance creating a permanent outdoor dining program. The items were forwarded to the full City Council for a concurrent meeting on March 1.

• Approved draft minutes from Jan 25, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Approved HUD Section 108 loan guarantee application (up to $34M) (4-0)
• Forwarded HUD Section 108 recommendation to City Council (3-0, Gallo excused)
• Accepted General Plan and Housing Element study session (4-0)
• Approved Flex Streets program ordinance (3-0, Gallo excused)
• Forwarded Flex Streets ordinance to City Council (3-0, Gallo excused)
• Extended meeting past 5:00 p.m.

*Special Public Works Committee

The committee will review reports on CalTrans maintenance, stormwater trash reduction compliance, and the Oakland Slow Streets program. Additionally, the body will consider adopting ordinances to update truck prohibited streets, designate new truck routes, and limit truck parking in West Oakland.

• CalTrans Annual Progress Report on maintenance activities
• Stormwater Trash Load Reduction Compliance Update
• OakDOT Informational Report on Oakland’s Slow Streets Program
• Ordinance to limit truck parking in West Oakland
• Ordinance to update truck prohibited streets and designate new truck routes

The Public Works Committee approved staff’s recommendation to amend Oakland’s truck route and parking ordinances, forwarding both items to the March 15, 2022 City Council meeting on non-consent. The committee requested additional information on route conflicts, maritime routes, health equity data, and parking restrictions for truck cabs. Separate informational reports on CalTrans maintenance, stormwater trash compliance, and the Slow Streets program were received and forwarded to the March 1 council meeting.

• Approved ordinance limiting truck parking in West Oakland (4-0), forwarded to City Council with supplemental info requests
• Approved ordinance updating truck-prohibited streets and designating new truck routes (4-0), forwarded to City Council with supplemental info requests
• Received and forwarded CalTrans annual progress report to City Council (4-0)
• Received and forwarded stormwater trash load reduction compliance update (4-0)
• Received and forwarded informational report on Oakland’s Slow Streets Program (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022 committee meeting (4-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council will consider approving the Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District project, including a public hearing on the Environmental Impact Report and an ordinance to transfer jurisdiction from the Port to the City. Two related items were withdrawn from this agenda.

• Public hearing on Environmental Impact Report for Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District
• Ordinance to transfer jurisdiction for Charles P. Howard Terminal project
• Resolution requiring City Council action on community benefits and freight compatibility
• Item regarding 'Accept And Appropriate RAISE Grant' withdrawn
• Item regarding 'Staffing For Town For All Program Implementation' withdrawn

The City Council adopted a resolution requiring community benefits and freight compatibility for the Howard Terminal Project. The Council also certified the Environmental Impact Report for the Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District Project and approved a jurisdictional ordinance on introduction.

• Adopted resolution requiring community benefits and freight compatibility for Howard Terminal Project (7-1)
• Certified Environmental Impact Report for Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District Project (6-2)
• Approved jurisdictional ordinance for project approvals on introduction (6-2)
• Approved urgency finding for Howard Terminal community benefits item (7-1)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will schedule items for future City Council and committee meetings, including a three-year agreement with CDCR for Golden State Works transitional employment for Oakland parolees ($3.9M annually, with a possible fourth year up to $11.3M), a $600,000 disparity study contract, and several resolutions. The committee also hears public comment on action items and approves prior meeting minutes.

• CDCR contract for Golden State Works transitional employment: $3,956,522 annually for three years, with fourth-year option up to $11,317,572
• Disparity study contract with Mason Tillman Associates: $600,000, waiving competitive bidding
• MacArthur roundabout project: acquisition and maintenance agreement with San Leandro, waiver of construction permit fees
• Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 256, expanding California Racial Justice Act to pre-2021 convictions
• Informational report on OPD's use of Critical Incident Videos LLC, including costs and editing processes

The committee approved minutes and new scheduling items unanimously. It directed the eviction moratorium authors to collaborate on restoring just-cause eviction for owner-relative move-in. It also scheduled several resolutions and contracts for upcoming council votes, including a $15.6 million parolee job program and a $600,000 disparity study.

• Approved draft minutes from Feb 3, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved new scheduling items with amendments (4-0)
• Scheduled $15.6M CDCR parolee job contract to council on March 15 (non-consent)
• Scheduled $600,000 disparity study contract to council on March 1
• Scheduled $4.27M sanitary sewer rehab contract to council on March 15
• Directed eviction moratorium authors to collaborate on owner-relative move-in request
• Scheduled resolution supporting AB 256 (Racial Justice Act) to council on March 1
• Scheduled report on Measure W and Q fund spending to Finance Committee on April 11

Meeting of the Oakland City Council - CANCELLATION

The regularly scheduled February 15, 2022 Oakland City Council meeting was cancelled. A special meeting of the City Council was instead called for the same date at 1PM. This agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Special meeting called for February 15, 2022 at 1PM

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The Oakland City Council will consider renewing local emergency declarations for the AIDS epidemic, homelessness, and medical cannabis access. The body will also approve funding for homeless services and a pedestrian safety project on International Boulevard.

• Renew local emergency declarations for AIDS, homelessness, and medical cannabis
• Award $200,000 to Operation Dignity for Beach Street RV Safe Parking
• Award $433,500 to Covenant House California for emergency shelter expansion
• Authorize $9,921,587 for International Boulevard pedestrian lighting and sidewalk improvements
• Confirm appointments to city advisory boards

The City Council approved a series of resolutions renewing local emergencies regarding AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness. The body also adopted resolutions supporting state bills on abortion rights and school transportation, and confirmed various board appointments.

• Approved renewal of local emergency declaration for AIDS epidemic (8-0)
• Approved renewal of local emergency declaration for medical cannabis (8-0)
• Approved renewal of local emergency declaration on homelessness (8-0)
• Approved resolution to continue teleconference meetings (8-0)
• Approved resolution directing city to post list of trash haulers (8-0)
• Approved confirmation of Christopher Johnson to Affordable Housing Committee (8-0)
• Approved confirmation of three appointments to Head Start Advisory Board (8-0)
• Approved confirmation of Robert Watkins to Parks and Recreation Commission (8-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee is scheduling items for future City Council meetings, including a resolution requiring council action on community benefits and freight compatibility for the Howard Terminal ballpark project. Other items include truck route updates for West Oakland, acceptance of $12 million in state rental assistance, and contracts for pavement rehabilitation totaling over $32 million.

• Resolution requiring council action on community benefits and freight compatibility for Howard Terminal ballpark project (item 3.1)
• Ordinances to limit truck parking in West Oakland and update truck routes (item 3.2)
• Acceptance of $12,077,713.52 in state rental assistance for COVID-19 hardship (item 3.7)
• Pavement rehabilitation contracts with Gallagher & Burk totaling up to $13,657,500 each (item 3.8)
• Application for $9,905,020 in state cannabis local jurisdiction assistance grant (item 3.11)

The committee reviewed several legislative items and scheduled them for future hearings before the City Council or other committees. No final policy decisions were made during this session, as the meeting adjourned early to convene as a special meeting of the full Council.

• Scheduled Howard Terminal community benefits resolution for 2/14/2022
• Scheduled truck route and parking ordinances for 2/22/2022
• Scheduled Ron Jones Planning Commission appointment for 2/24/2022
• Scheduled 465 63rd Street property owner appeal for 3/1/2022
• Scheduled Oakland Alameda Access Project MOA for 3/1/2022
• Scheduled $500,000 Childcare Careers, LLC agreement for 3/1/2022
• Scheduled State Rental Assistance fund amendment for 3/1/2022
• Scheduled pavement rehabilitation contracts for 3/1/2022

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive an informational report on recruitment strategies for the Oakland Police Department and discuss the implementation of council directives regarding police budget analysis and restructuring.

• Informational report on police recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies
• Discussion on implementing council public safety budget policy directives
• Independent investigation report on the Bey Cases
• Approval of draft minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting
• Determination of schedule for outstanding committee items

The committee approved the draft minutes from the previous meeting and accepted the schedule of outstanding items. Three substantive reports on police recruitment, budget policy directives, and the Bey cases were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved draft minutes from Jan 11, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Continued Bey cases investigation report to March 8 (4-0)
• Continued recruitment, hiring, and retention plan to March 8 (4-0)
• Continued public safety budget policy directives to March 8 (4-0)

*Special Finance & Management Committee

The Special Finance & Management Committee will meet to approve draft minutes, receive reports on department vacancy rates, and discuss recommendations for acquiring new multi-service city facilities, including the relocation of Fire Station 4. The committee will also consider a resolution to issue a notice of development opportunity for a city-owned parcel and amend the capital improvement program for two Oakland Police Department projects.

• Approval of draft minutes from December 13, 2021
• Receive report on vacancy rates for Transportation, Planning and Building, and Public Works departments
• Recommendation to approve report on acquiring new multi-service city facilities, including Fire Station 4 relocation
• Recommendation to adopt resolution for a mixed-use project on the 7th St., Broadway, Washington St., and 6th St. parcel
• Recommendation to amend the FY2021-23 CIP to combine two OPD projects

The Committee approved forwarding a request for $13 million in state funding for the MACRO program and Fire Station 4. It also advanced a notice of development opportunity for a mixed-use project and an amendment to combine two police department projects.

• Approved request for $13M state budget allocation for MACRO program and Fire Station 4 (3-1)
• Approved Notice of Development Opportunity for mixed-use project at 7th St, Broadway, Washington St, and 6th St (4-0)
• Approved amendment to combine two Oakland Police Department CIP projects (4-0)
• Continued vacancy rate report for Transportation, Planning and Building, and Public Works to 4/11/2022 (4-0)
• Approved draft minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• No action taken on schedule of outstanding committee items

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The committee is reviewing several items including funding for street improvements, housing grants, and public safety projects. Proposed actions include approving professional services agreements and various legislative resolutions.

• International Boulevard Pedestrian Lighting and Sidewalk Improvement Project: $9,921,587 in Clean California Funds
• Beach Street RV Safe Parking Program: $200,000 agreement with Operation Dignity
• Henry Robinson Multi-Services Center improvements: $200,000 grant to Bay Area Community Services, Inc.
• Covenant House California emergency shelter expansion: $433,500 grant
• Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District Project Environmental Impact Report and Jurisdictional Ordinance

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved the draft minutes from its January 13 and January 20 meetings (4-0). All other agenda items were either informational with no action taken or scheduled for future full council meetings. No final policy decisions were made.

• Approved draft minutes from January 13 and January 20, 2022 meetings (4-0)
• Took no action on informational report regarding public's right to access public information
• Scheduled OPD Capital Improvement Plan amendment for Finance & Management Committee on 2/7/2022
• Scheduled municipal nominating election ordinance for council on 2/15/2022
• Scheduled Beach Street RV Safe Parking program PSA for council on 2/15/2022
• Scheduled transitional housing and emergency shelter grants for council on 2/15/2022
• Scheduled International Boulevard pedestrian lighting project for council on 2/15/2022
• Scheduled Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District EIR and jurisdictional ordinance for special council meeting on 2/17/2022

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The Oakland City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency will consider a consent calendar of resolutions and ordinances. Key items include adopting a Ghost Gun ordinance requiring serial numbers on unfinished firearm frames, accepting a $10 million state grant for the MACRO civilian crisis response program, and renewing declarations of local emergencies for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Ghost Gun Ordinance: amends chapter 9.36 to require serial numbers on unfinished frames and prohibit possession, sale, or manufacturing of unserialized firearms
• $10 million state grant for Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) civilian crisis response program
• OPD DNA backlog reduction grant of $367,898 from U.S. Department of Justice
• California DOJ sexual assault evidence testing grant of $68,894 for processing untested kits
• Cooperative agreement with Alameda County for railroad crossing safety improvement at High Street Union Pacific crossing

The City Council approved an ordinance requiring privately made firearms to comply with state law. Additional actions included renewing local emergency declarations for AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness.

• Approved ghost gun ordinance (21-0922)
• Renewed declaration of local emergency due to AIDS epidemic (21-0988)
• Renewed declaration of medical cannabis health emergency (21-0989)
• Renewed declaration of local emergency on homelessness (21-0990)
• Renewed determination for teleconference meetings (21-0991)
• Adopted resolution celebrating Black History Month (21-0948)
• Authorized $10,000,000 grant for MACRO program (22-0012)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Alameda County Transportation (22-0013)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a 'Cure and Correct' action to rescind and re-adopt an emergency ordinance from December 21, 2021. The ordinance would require proof of Covid-19 vaccination for patrons at specific indoor public locations.

• Proposed Oakland Municipal Code 8.68 requiring vaccination proof for restaurants, bars, coffee houses, clubs, and banquet halls
• Proposed vaccination proof for entertainment venues, theaters, concert venues, museums, and recreation facilities
• Proposed vaccination proof for gyms, fitness centers, and yoga studios
• Proposed vaccination proof for senior adult care facilities and City senior center programs
• Proposed vaccination proof for City Hall and large indoor events at City and privately-owned facilities

The Oakland City Council voted 8-0 to rescind the emergency ordinance passed on December 21, 2021, requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination at specified indoor locations, and immediately re-adopted the same ordinance. The action was taken as a "cure and correct" measure under Government Code Section 54960.1. The ordinance requires proof of vaccination at restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, gyms, senior care facilities, City Hall, and large indoor events.

• Rescinded and re-adopted emergency ordinance requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for patrons at specified indoor public locations (8-0)

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The Rules and Legislation Committee meeting scheduled for January 27, 2022, was cancelled at the call of the chair. The next meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2022.

• Cancellation of the January 27, 2022 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for February 3, 2022
• Approval of draft minutes from January 13, 2022 meeting
• Review of draft agendas and pending lists
• Determination of closed session items

*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

The Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee will consider accepting a $1 million federal grant to provide technical assistance to minority construction contractors and small businesses, and awarding contracts to two organizations for these services.

• Accept $1,000,000 EDA grant for small business COVID recovery
• Authorize $500,000 contract with Merriwether & Williams for minority contractors
• Authorize $200,200 contract with Black Cultural Zone for small business assistance
• Authorize $200,200 contract with Spanish Speaking Unity Council for small business assistance
• Approve draft minutes from November 30, 2021 meeting

The committee approved a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support small business recovery and authorized contracts for technical assistance. The decision was forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Approved draft minutes from Nov 30, 2021 (4-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items
• Approved $1M EDA grant for small business COVID recovery (4-0)
• Authorized $500K contract with Merriwether & Williams
• Authorized $200.2K contract with Black Cultural Zone CDC
• Authorized $200.2K contract with Spanish Speaking Unity Council
• Forwarded grant recommendation to City Council for 2/1/2022 hearing
• Adjourned meeting at 10:38 a.m.

*Public Works Committee

The Oakland Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive informational reports on fire station maintenance and transportation safety planning.

• Approval of draft minutes from December 14, 2021
• Informational report on maintenance backlog at OFD fire stations
• Informational report on OakDOT's implementation of AB 43 transportation safety
• Open forum for public comment

The Committee approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes and accepted the schedule of outstanding items. A report on the maintenance backlog at fire stations was forwarded to the City Council for the February 1, 2022 agenda. An OakDOT report on AB 43 speed limit implementation was received and filed.

• Approved draft minutes from December 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Received and forwarded fire station maintenance backlog report to City Council for 2/1/2022 (4-0)
• Received and filed OakDOT report on AB 43 transportation safety implementation (4-0)

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Education Partnership Committee and the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education

The Education Partnership Committee and Oakland Unified School District Board meet to discuss the Oakland Promise and the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth. The meeting is held virtually due to the pandemic.

• Receive informational report on Oakland Promise goals and budget
• Receive informational report on Oakland Fund for Children and Youth
• Receive informational report on establishing Education Partnership Committee

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider scheduling a $220 million general obligation bond sale for Measure KK infrastructure projects and an automated license plate reader policy for Oakland police. The committee also reviews items including a mixed-use development RFQ, public safety facilities report, and a $9.9M pedestrian safety project on International Boulevard. No final decisions are made; items are forwarded to City Council or other committees for action.

• Resolution to issue up to $220M in Measure KK general obligation bonds for infrastructure projects
• Resolution to adopt or terminate Oakland Police Department's automated license plate reader policy
• Request for qualifications for mixed-use development on city-owned parcel at 7th St, Broadway, Washington St, and 6th St
• Accept $9.9M in Clean California funds for International Boulevard pedestrian lighting and sidewalk improvements
• Informational report on public safety facilities, including potential relocation of Fire Station 4

The Rules & Legislation Committee voted 4-0 to schedule multiple items for future council meetings, including a $220 million Measure KK general obligation bond sale, a resolution to post a list of licensed trash haulers, and a $1 million violence prevention grant. The committee also withdrew two items related to OPD Automated License Plate Reader policy and a Clean California grant at staff request, and took no action on a public information report.

• Scheduled $220M Measure KK bond sale (items 22-0001 and 22-0002) for Feb 1 council meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled resolution to post list of licensed trash/debris haulers for Feb 1 council meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled appointment of councilmembers to Coliseum Authority Board for Feb 1 council meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled $1M Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant for violence prevention for Feb 15 council meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled study session on General Plan and Housing Element update for Feb 22 committee meeting (4-0)
• Withdrew OPD Automated License Plate Reader policy items at staff request
• Withdrew $9.9M Clean California funds for International Blvd project at staff request
• Took no action on informational report regarding public right to access public information

Meeting of the Oakland City Council - CANCELLATION

This meeting is cancelled; a special City Council meeting has been called in its place at 1 PM. The agenda provides no actionable items for the regular session.

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency are meeting to consider several emergency declarations and funding for small businesses. The body will also vote on final passage of ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and the city's master fee schedule.

• Appropriation of $550,000 EDA grant for a Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
• Contract not to exceed $80,000 with Pacific Community Ventures to administer loan fund
• Ordinance to revise Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior ADU regulations
• Ordinance to establish, modify, and delete fees in the FY 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule
• Resolutions to renew local emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness

The City Council approved a resolution to apply for up to $160 million in Homekey grant funds for the Foothill & Edes/Clara Senior Housing project and waived the standard request for proposals process. The council also approved a $1 million grant for Lao Family Community Development and received a report on business tax recommendations.

• Approved $1M grant to Lao Family Community Development (8-0)
• Received and filed Blue Ribbon Equitable Business Tax Task Force report (8-0)
• Approved urgency finding for Homekey grant application (8-0)
• Authorized Homekey application for $160M for Foothill & Edes/Clara Senior Housing (8-0)
• Waived Homekey RFP process for Foothill & Edes/Clara Senior Housing (8-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (8-0)
• Moved EMC Research contract to Non Consent Calendar (8-0)
• Moved EDA Grant, pavement, and sidewalk items to Non Consent Calendar (8-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will review and schedule items for future City Council meetings, including a $120M Homekey grant application for the Foothill & Edes/Clara Senior Housing project, a $10M MACRO program grant for civilian crisis responders, and several public safety grants. The committee also considers a title change for a police recruitment action plan and other resolutions.

• Authorize application for up to $120M Homekey grant for Foothill & Edes/ Clara Senior Housing
• Accept $10M state grant for MACRO civilian crisis responder program
• Accept $367,898 federal grant for OPD DNA backlog reduction
• Enter into cooperative agreement for rail crossing safety improvement on High Street
• Resolution to commemorate Oscar Grant III and establish Oscar Grant Day

The committee approved the draft minutes from December 2021 and scheduled several grant applications and resolutions for a February 1 meeting. No action was taken on items regarding polling services, Homekey grant funds, or vaccination ordinance sunset clauses.

• Approved draft minutes from Dec 9 and Dec 16, 2021 (4-0)
• Scheduled $10M MACRO program grant resolution for 2/1/2022
• Scheduled railroad crossing safety improvement resolution for 2/1/2022
• Scheduled $367,898 OPD DNA backlog grant resolution for 2/1/2022
• Scheduled $179,584.73 Fire Department AFG grant resolution for 2/1/2022
• Scheduled $68,894 sexual assault evidence testing grant resolution for 2/1/2022
• Scheduled 564 Crofton Avenue MOA resolution for 2/1/2022
• Rescheduled Density Bonus Ordinance public hearing to 3/15/2022

*Public Safety Committee

The Oakland Public Safety Committee considers adopting an ordinance to regulate ghost guns, requiring serial numbers on unfinished frames and receivers. The committee also reviews a report on the implementation of council public safety budget policy directives, including alternative response analysis and police department audit.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 9.36 'Weapons' to require serial numbers on privately made firearms and prohibit possession of unserialized unfinished frames or receivers
• Report and recommendation on implementing public safety budget policy directives, including calls-for-service analysis by April 2022, independent police audit by December 2022, and investigation unit restructuring
• Approval of draft minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to approve an ordinance amending weapons chapter to require serial numbers on unfinished frames or receivers, and prohibit possession of unmarked privately made firearms. The item was forwarded to the January 18 City Council meeting. Separately, the committee continued to February 8 a report on implementing council public safety budget directives, asking for supplemental data on calls for service, civilianization, vacancies, and re-imagining public safety.

• Approved draft minutes from December 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved determination of schedule of outstanding committee items as amended (4-0)
• Approved ghost gun ordinance as amended and forwarded to City Council meeting January 18, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued implementation of public safety budget policy directives to February 8, 2022, requiring supplemental reports on calls for service, civilianization, vacancies, phase 2 of re-imagining public safety, and civilianizing special events (3-0, 1 excused)

*Finance and Management Committee - CANCELLED

The January 10, 2022 Finance and Management Committee meeting has been cancelled at the call of the chair. The next meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022.