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

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 · 9:30 AM AM · Sgt. Mark Dunakin Room - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council's Finance and Management Committee reviewed several financial reports and audits from the past fiscal year, including the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and various measure and retirement system audits. These reports provide transparency into the city's financial health and how specific tax measures are being used.

Key Decisions

  • Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2019 Received and Forwarded
  • Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Audit Report Received and Forwarded
  • Measure Z (Public Safety Violence Prevention) Audit Report Received and Forwarded
  • Oakland Hotel Tax (Measure C) Audit and Program Status Report Received and Forwarded
  • Police and Fire Retirement System Investment Portfolio Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Consent Item: any action item that a subject matter Committee has forwarded to the full Council with unanimous recommendation for approval and is not controversial, and does not have a high level of public interest as determined by the Rules Committee. Non-Consent Item: any action that a subject-matter Committee has forwarded to the full Council without unanimous recommendation for approval, or having a high level of public interest, or is controversial as determined by the Rules Committee. Action Item: any resolution, ordinance, public hearing, motion, or recommendation requiring official vote and approval of the City Council to be effective. Informational Item: an item of the agenda consisting only of an informational report that does not require or permit Council action.
  2. Roll Call / Call To Order
  3. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  4. 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of January 14, 2020
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Nikki Bas, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  7. 3 Subject: The Chairperson’s Report From: Councilmember McElhaney Recommendation: Receive An Oral Report And Discussion On Principles Of Leadership And Management "The Chairperson's Report", From Finance And Management Chair Lynette Gibson McElhaney
    Informational Report
    Action: No Action Taken

    This Informational Report be No Action Taken.

  8. 4 Subject: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) And The Auditor’s Required Communication To City Council (Management Letter) For The Year Ended June 30, 2019
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 2/4/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 5 Subject: Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Audit Report From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency (ORSA) Audit Report For The Year Ended June 30, 2019
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 2/4/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 6 Subject: Oakland Police And Fire Retirement System Investment Portfolio From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Oakland Police And Fire Retirement System’s (“PFRS”, or “System”) Investment Portfolio As Of September 30, 2019
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 7 Subject: Measure Z - Public Safety & Services Violence Prevention Act Audit Report From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Measure Z - Public Safety And Services Violence Prevention Act Of 2014 Audit Report For The Year Ended June 30, 2019
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Sheng Thao, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 2/4/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 8 Subject: Measure C - Oakland Hotel Tax Audit And Program Status Report From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Measure C - Oakland Hotel Tax Audit And Program Status Report For The Year Ended June 30, 2019
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 2/4/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. Adjournment
  14. In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken.
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  16. MATERIALS RELATED TO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKETS MAY BE VIEWED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 1 FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, OAKLAND, CA 94612 FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
  17. The Oakland City Council Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and Finance and Management Committee convened at 9:41 a.m. with Councilmember McElhaney presiding as Chairperson.