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

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 · 3:30 PM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a meeting focused on several important local initiatives, including approving the California College of the Arts redevelopment project and advancing solar energy installations at municipal facilities. The council also discussed housing-related ordinances and seismic safety measures for concrete buildings.

Key Decisions

  • California College of the Arts Redevelopment Project Passed
  • Solar Energy Master Site License Agreement for Municipal Facilities Approved on Introduction
  • Multi-Story Non-Ductile Concrete Seismic Retrofitting Strategy Passed
  • Amendments to Rent Adjustment and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinances Approved as Amended
  • Repeal of Nuisance Eviction Ordinance Approved on Introduction
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Agenda

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  3. Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Participated By Teleconference At: 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd floor, suite 244, Oakland, CA 94612
  4. Call To Order
  5. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  6. ACTIONS ON SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY ("Ceremonial Items") Ceremonial Presentations, Including Proclamations, Individual Recognitions, etc.; and Reports Or Presentations From The Mayor, Other Public Officials, Or Special Guests
  7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA AND PROCEDURAL ITEMS (Requests To: Reschedule Items From Consent To Non-Consent To The Next Council Agenda, Speak On Consent Calendar, Register Votes, Change Order Of Items, Reconsiderations, Pull Items Held In Committee):
  8. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
  9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
  10. 6.1 Subject: Approvals For The California College Of The Arts Redevelopment Project From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Certifying The Final Environmental Impact Report For The California College Of Arts Campus Redevelopment Project Located At 5212 Broadway And Adopting Findings Concerning Environmental Impacts, Mitigation Measures, And Rejection Of Alternatives, And Adopting A Statement Of Overriding Considerations And A Mitigation Monitoring And Reporting Program, All In Accordance With The California Environmental Quality Act
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 25-0204 2) A Resolution Approving Text Amendments To The General Plan Land Use And Transportation Element To Change The Land Use Designation For The Parcel In Connection With The Project; And Making Appropriate CEQA Findings;
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 25-0205 Subject: Approvals For The California College Of The Arts Redevelopment Project From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Approving A Rezoning Amendment To Change The Zone Classification Of The Parcel From Mixed Housing Residential - 4 Zone (RM-4, Height Area 35 And Neighborhood Commercial - 1 Zone (CN-1) Height Area 95 To Community Commercial - 2 Zone (CC-2) Height Area 95 In Connection With The Project; And Making Apppropriate CEQA Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/17/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 25-0206 4) A Resolution (1) Approving The Combined Preliminary Development Plan/Final Development Plan, Design Review, Variance, Conditional Use Permit And Vesting Tentative Map, For The California College Of The Arts Campus Redevelopment Project (Project) Located At 5212 Broadway; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Façade Improvement Program (FIP) To Implement The Historic Resources Mitigation Measure Specific To The Project; And (3) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 6.2 Subject: Master Site License Agreement For Solar And Battery Energy Systems At Critical Municipal Facilities From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute With AVA Community Energy (AVA), A California Not-For-Profit Joint Powers Authority (JPA), A Master Site License Agreement To Install, Operate, And Maintain Photovoltaic Solar And Battery Energy Storage Projects For A Commercial Operation Term Of Twenty-Five (25) Years Each Not To Exceed December 31, 2052, At A Rate Of Zero Dollars ($0.00) Per Year And Subject To Potential Early Termination Damages For The Following Ten (10) Municipal Facilities: A. Oakland Ice Center At 519 18th Street; B. Oakland Municipal Services Center At 7101 Edgewater Drive; C. East Oakland Sports Center At 9161 Edes Avenue; D. 81st Avenue Public Library At 1021 81st Avenue; E. Main Public Library At 125 14th Street; F. Fire Station No. 1 At 1603 Martin Luther King Jr Way; G. Fire Station No. 3 At 1445 14th Street; H. Fire Station No. 15 At 455 27th Street; I. Fire Station No. 17 At 3344 High Street; And J. Fire Station No. 20 At 1401 98th Avenue; (2) Making Findings That The Licenses For A Below Fair Market Value Are In The Best Interests Of The City; And (3) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage Passed

    A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Treva Reid, that this matter be Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/17/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. ACTION ON OTHER NON-CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
  16. 8 This Item Regarding The " VISION Professional Services Renewal” Has Been Removed From The Agenda And Scheduled To The December 3, 2024 Special City Council Agenda Pursuant To Rule 28(a) Of Resolution 90066 C.M.S.
  17. 9 Subject: Multi-Story Non-Ductile Concrete Seismic Retrofitting From: President Pro Tempore Kalb Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Directing The City Administrator To Within Eighteen (18) Months (1) Study And Present To The City Council A Strategy For Developing A Citywide Program That Includes Mandatory Standards For Earthquake Hazard Reduction Of Existing Multi-Story Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings, And Developing An Inventory Of And Schedule For Mandatory Retrofitting Of Existing Multi-Story Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings, And (2) Present A Status Report On An Ordinance Requiring The Retrofitting Of Such Buildings In Order To Protect The Life And Safety Of Oakland Residents And Workers, With The Goal Of Presenting An Ordinance For The Program To The City Council Within Two Years
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 10 Subject: Amendments To The Rent Adjustment And Just Cause For Eviction Ordinances From: President Pro Tempore Kalb Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Amending The Rent Adjustment Ordinance To (A) Limit Banking Of CPI Rent Increases To Expire After Four Years And After Transfer Of Property; (B) Prohibit Rent Increases For Owners Delinquent On Business Taxes; (C) Extend Tenant Petition Deadlines From 90 Days To 180 Days And (2) Amending The Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance To Prohibit No Fault Evictions For Owners Delinquent On Business Taxes
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved As Amended On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Nikki Fortunato Bas, that this matter be Approved As Amended On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/17/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 11 Subject: Ordinance To Onsite Consumption From: Councilmember Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapters 5.80 And 8.30 By (A) Establishing Three Different Types Of Permits For Cannabis Consumption Lounges; And (B) Exempting Cannabis Consumption Lounges From The City’s Existing Smoking Restrictions; And (2) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/17/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. 12 Subject: Repeal Of Nuisance Eviction Ordinance From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Repealing The Eviction For Nuisance And Illegal Activity Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 8.23) In Its Entirety
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/17/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENTS
  22. ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL SESSION (Meeting Shall Conclude No Later Than 9:30 P.M., Unless Extended By Majority Vote Of The Council)
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  26. The Concurrent Meeting Of The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council convened at 5:38 p.m., with Council President Fortunato Bas presiding as Chairperson. The Roll Call Was Modified To Note Councilmember Jenkins Present At 5:44 p.m.
  27. AT 5:44 P.M. COUNCIL PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE KALB PRESIDED AS CHAIRPERSON
  28. AT 7:36 P.M. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE KALB RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS RESUMED PRESIDING AS CHAIRPERSON
  29. COUNCILMEMBER FIFE WAS NOTED ABSENT AT 9:30 P.M, COUNCILMEMBER KAPLAN WAS NOTED ABSENT AT 9:33 P.M.