Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the Community and Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 · 1:30 PM AM · Sgt. Mark Dunakin Room - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and Community and Economic Development Committee held a meeting focused on several urban development and economic initiatives. The committee approved the transfer of rights for a downtown development project and authorized contracts for legal services and neighborhood development programs.

Key Decisions

  • City Center Property Development Agreement Assignment Passed
  • Legal Services Contract for Low-Income Tenant Representation Approved as Amended
  • Oakland Sustainable Neighborhood Initiative Status Report Received and Filed
  • Former Oakland Army Base Public Improvement Project Update Received and Filed
  • Economic Development Activities Quarterly 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 Meetings Held On September 15, 2015 And September 29, 2015
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Kaplan, seconded by Campbell Washington, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made, seconded by Gibson McElhaney, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 3 Subject: City Center DDA Assignment From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Authorizing The Assignment To The City Of Oakland Of The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency's Rights And Obligations Under The City Center Disposition And Development Agreement With Oakland T12 LLC For Development Of Property Located At 601 12th Street; And
    ORSA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Gibson McElhaney, seconded by Kaplan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, to be heard 10/20/2015. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 15-0102 2) A Resolution Authorizing The Assumption By The City Of Oakland Of The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency's Rights And Obligations Under The City Center Disposition And Development Agreement With Oakland T12 LLC For Development Of Property Located At 601 12th Street
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, to be heard 10/20/2015. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4 Subject: Oakland Sustainable Neighborhood Initiative Status Report From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Status Of The Oakland Sustainable Neighborhood Initiative International Boulevard Corridor Project
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Kaplan, seconded by Campbell Washington, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 5 Subject: Status Of The Public Improvement Project At The former Oakland Army Base From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive A Quarterly Informational Report On the Status Of The Public Improvement Project At The Former Oakland Army Base ("Project")
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Kaplan, seconded by Campbell Washington, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 6 Subject: Economic Development Activities Q2, 2015 Information Report From: Economic & Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Quarterly Tracking Report On Economic Development Activities Including Actions Related To The Preparation Of The Economic Development Strategy For The City Of Oakland
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Gibson McElhaney, seconded by Kaplan, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 7 Subject: Amendment To Low-Income Client Representation Contract From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing: (1) A Two-Year Contract For $165,000 Per Year, With The Option For Three One-Year Extensions, With Centro Legal De La Raza To Provide Legal Services To Low Income Tenants; And (2) A Two Year Contract For Up To $35,000 Per Year With A Provider To Be Selected By The City Administrator To Provide Informational Workshops For Small Landlords
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Kaplan, seconded by Campbell Washington, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  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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