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

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a routine meeting focused on administrative appointments and resolving various local issues. The council adopted several resolutions renewing emergency declarations for health-related concerns and made multiple board and commission appointments. They also approved some lease and development agreements that could impact local housing and community services.

Key Decisions

  • Renewal of Local Emergency Declarations for HIV/AIDS, Medical Cannabis, and Homelessness Passed
  • Affordable Housing Development on East 12th Street (94 Units) Approved on Introduction
  • Naming Intersection 'Rickey Henderson Way' Passed as Amended
  • Lease Agreement with Family Bridges for Community Mediation Program Approved on Introduction
  • Apply for $5 Million CalHome Grant for Housing Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  2. DEFINITION OF TERMS: • Action Item: shall mean any resolution, ordinance, public hearing, motion or recommendation requiring official vote and approval of the City Council to be effective. • Informational Item: shall mean an agenda item consisting only of an informational report that does not require or permit Council action. • Consent Item shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda: 1) approval of Council minutes, and 2) any action or informational item placed on a Council agenda for a Regular Meeting or Special Meeting (i) as a Consent Item by the Rules and Legislation Committee, (ii) pursuant to Rule 28, or (iii) that a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council with unanimous recommendation for approval by the members who are present: Consent Item shall not include: 1) any item having a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Standing Committee Chair, or the Rules and Legislation Committee, or pursuant to Rule 28; 2) any item that requires a public hearing or that otherwise is ineligible by law as a Consent Item. • Non-Consent Item shall mean, for the purposes of a City Council agenda for a Regular Meeting or Special Meeting, any action or informational item that: 1) a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council without unanimous recommendation for approval; 2) has a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by a Standing Committee Chair, the Rules and Legislation Committee, or pursuant to Rule 28; or 3) requires a public hearing or is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item.
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  4. Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Participated By Teleconference At: 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 232, Oakland, CA 94612
  5. Call To Order
  6. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  7. 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
  8. 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):
  9. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
  10. 5.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Meetings of January 13, 2025 And January 21, 2025
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

    This Report and Recommendation was Accepted.

  11. 5.2 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of A Critical Public Health Crisis With Regard To The Human Immunodeficiency Virus ("HIV")/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ("AIDS") Epidemic
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  12. 5.3 Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The City Of Oakland
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  13. 5.4 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Councilmember Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of The City’s Homelessness Crisis
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  14. 5.5 Subject: Rename A Portion Of Coliseum Way As ‘Rickey Henderson Way’ From: Office Of The Mayor And Councilmembers Kaplan, Houston And Ramachandran Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To (1) Commemoratively Rename The Intersection At 51st Street And Broadway As ‘Rickey Henderson Way’ And (2) Authorize The Installation Of A Plaque Or Sign Honoring Rickey Henderson, Pursuant To The Policy And Procedures Established By Oakland City Council Resolution No. 77967 C.M.S. And (3) Declaring February 4th, In The City Of Oakland, As Rickey Henderson Day And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted as Amended Passed

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

  15. 5.6 Subject: Oakland International Airport Community Noise Management Forum Appointee From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Councilmember Ken Houston To The Oakland International Airport Community Noise Management Forum For A Two-Year Term Beginning April 20, 2025
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  16. 5.7 Subject: Alameda County Transportation Commission Appointment From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Reappointing Councilmember Carroll Fife And Appointing Councilmember Rowena Brown To The Alameda County Transportation Commission, And Reappointing Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan To Serve As Alternate To The Alameda County Transportation Commission (“ACTC") Commencing February 8, 2025
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  17. 5.8 Subject: Joint Powers Authority Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Re-Appointment From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Re-Appointing Councilmember Noel Gallo To The Joint Powers Authority Board Of Directors Of The Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program And Reappointing Director William Gilchrist As The Official Alternate For Councilmember Gallo For Terms Commencing January 1, 2025, And Ending December 31, 2026
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  18. 5.9 Subject: The East Bay Community Energy Authority Joint Powers Authority Appointment From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Councilmember Rowena Brown To The Executive Board Of The East Bay Community Energy Authority Joint Powers Authority (EBCEA) And Appointing Councilmember Zac Unger As An Alternate To The Executive Board Of The East Bay Community Energy Authority Joint Powers Authority (EBCEA) For Terms Commencing January 1, 2025, And Ending December 31, 2026
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  19. 5.10 Subject: Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) Board Appointment From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Councilmember Ken Houston As A Member Of The Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) Board And Appointing Councilmember Janani Ramachandran As An Alternate Member Of The Board
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  20. 5.11 Subject: East Bay Regional Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Appointment From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Councilmember Janani Ramachandran To Represent The City Of Oakland At The East Bay Regional Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Group As A Member And Appointing Councilmember Zac Unger To Represent The City Of Oakland As An Alternate Member
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  21. 5.12 Subject: California League Of Cities Appointments From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Re-Appointing Councilmember Noel Gallo As Voting Delegate To Represent The City Of Oakland At The Annual League Of California Cities' 2025 Conference October 8-10, 2025 In Long Beach, And Appointing Councilmember Rowena Brown To Represent The City Of Oakland As Alternate Voting Delegate, Including Approval Of Travel Expenses For Attending 2025 Conference
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  22. 5.13 Subject: Marleen L. Sacks & Alameda County Taxpayers’ Association V. City Of Oakland... From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Marleen L. Sacks And Alameda County Taxpayers’ Association V. City Of Oakland, Oakland Police Commission, John Alden, Ed Reiskin, Libby Schaaf And Does 1-5, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG20078708, City Attorney File No. X05206 In The Amount Of Two Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) And The Terms Set Forth Below
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  23. 5.14 Subject: Bernita Toney V. City Of Oakland, Et Al From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Bernita Toney V. City Of Oakland, Et Al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG19030985, City Attorney File No. 33449-1, In The Amount Of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($150,000.00). (Department Of Transportation - Dangerous Condition Of Public Property)
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  24. S5.15 Subject: Apply For CalHome 2024 Grant From: Housing And Community Development Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To (1) Apply For, Accept And Appropriate Calhome Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $5 Million From The California Department Of Housing And Community Development 2024 Homeownership Super Notice Of Funding Availability; And (2) Execute A Standard Agreement And Any Amendments Thereto In Connection With The California Department Of Housing And Community Development 2024 Homeownership Super Notice Of Funding Availability
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  25. S5.16 Subject: Coro/Partnership For The Bay’s Future MOU From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting And Authorizing Two-Year Memorandum Of Understanding For The Receipt Of In-Kind Services From The San Francisco Foundation And Coro Northern California To Support The Development Of An Equitable Lead Hazard Abatement Program And Proactive Rental Inspection Program, Valued In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Four Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($460,000)
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  26. S5.17 Subject: East 12th Street Remainder Parcel 2 LDDA & Ground Lease From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Lease Disposition And Development Agreement Between The City Of Oakland (“City”) And Satellite Affordable Housing Associates Or Its Affiliate (“Developer”), For Development Of 94 Units Of Affordable Housing On A Portion Of The 12th Street Remainder (“Parcel 2”), Located At East 12th Street And 2nd Avenue, With A Term Of Three Years With A One-Year Extension; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A 99-Year Ground Lease Between The City And Developer With $1 Per Year Base Rent Plus Rent Based On The Appraised $3,760,000 Fair Market Value Of Parcel 2; (3) Making A Surplus Land Act Exemption Determination; And (4) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage Passed

    This Ordinance was Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage. to the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 2/18/2025

  27. S5.18 Subject: Family Bridges Lease And BIG Oakland Rent Forgiveness From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Lease Agreement With Family Bridges, Inc., A Nonprofit Corporation, For The Approximately 3,929 Square Foot Ground Floor Space Located At 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (Lionel J. Wilson Building), Suite 1B To Operate A Crisis Response And Community Mediation Program For An Initial Term Of Three Years With One Three-Year Option To Renew; (2) Waiving Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.42.230 To Reduce Rent Below $1.25 Per Square Foot And Setting Total Lease Payments To A Rate Of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) Per Month With 3% Annual Escalations For The Initial Term Due To Social Benefits To The Community Pursuant To Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.42.110; (3) Forgiving Outstanding Rent Balances In An Amount Not To Exceed One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000) For The Outgoing Tenant Big Oakland, LLC; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage Passed

    This Ordinance was Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage. to the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 2/18/2025

  28. ACTION ON THE NON-CONSENT CALENDAR PORTION OF THE AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 5:00 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE:
  29. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
  30. ACTION ON OTHER NON-CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
  31. OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENTS
  32. 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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  36. 36 Approval of the Consent Agenda
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Kaplan, seconded by Fife, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

  37. The Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council convened at 3:32 p.m, with President Pro Tempore Gallo presiding as Chairperson.