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

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 · 1:30 PM AM · Tele - Conference

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a teleconference meeting where they adopted numerous resolutions and ordinances, including continuing local emergency declarations on homelessness and HIV/AIDS. The council made several administrative decisions affecting city departments, infrastructure, and community services.

Key Decisions

  • Continued Local Emergency Declarations on Homelessness Passed
  • Reallocation of Measure KK Infrastructure Bonds Passed
  • Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note for up to $150 million Approved on Introduction
  • Amendments to Rent Ordinance and Rent Adjustment Program Passed
  • Oakland Police Department Automated License Plate Reader Policy No Action Taken
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Agenda

  1. Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, all members of the City Council as well as the City Administrator, City Attorney and City Clerk will join the meeting via phone/video conference and no teleconference locations are required
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  3. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  4. PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMENT ON ALL ACTION ITEMS EXCEPT PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL NOT BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN DURING OPEN FORUM
  5. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
  6. AT THIS TIME, THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LEONA QUARRY AND OAKLAND AREA GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS SHALL BE CONVENED
  7. 2.1 Subject: Leona Quarry GHAD Annual Budget Hearing From: GHAD Manager Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Leona Quarry Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Legislation: 1) Leona Quarry GHAD Resolution No. 2021/01 Approving A Contract With GHAD Treasurer, Inc. For GHAD Treasurer Services; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 21-0302 2) Leona Quarry GHAD Resolution 2021/02 Adopting A GHAD Budget For Fiscal Year 2021/22, Updating GHAD Manager Payment Limit Under Consulting Services Agreement, And Revising Assessment Calculation And Suspension Of Levy For FY 2021/22
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 2.2 Subject: Oakland Area GHAD Annual Budget Hearing From: GHAD Manager Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation Oakland Area Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) 1) Oakland Area GHAD Resolution 2021/01 Approving A Contract With GHAD Treasurer, Inc. For GHAD Treasurer Services; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 21-0305 2) Oakland Area GHAD Resolution 2021/02 Adopting A GHAD Budget For Fiscal Year 2021/22 And Updating GHAD Manager Payment Limit Under Consulting Services Agreement
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. AT THIS TIME, THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LEONA QUARRY AND OAKLAND AREA GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS WILL BE ADJOURNED
  12. 2.3 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.

  13. 2.4 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.

  14. 2.5 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Vice Mayor 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.

  15. 2.6 Subject: Honoring Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month From: President Pro Tempore Thao And Council President Fortunato Bas Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Celebration Of May 2021 As Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month And Honoring The Asian Health Services Community Health Center For Providing Underserved Immigrant And Refugee Communities Culturally And Linguistically Accessible Covid-19 Outreach, Testing, And Vaccinations
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  16. 2.7 Subject: Affordable Housing Week From: Council President Fortunato Bas And Councilmember Kalb Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Proclaiming May 13th To 20th, 2021 As The 25th Annual East Bay Affordable Housing Week
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  17. 2.8 Subject: Prop. 68 Statewide Park Grant Non-Profit Partner Applications From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: 1) Authorizing The Trust For Public Lands (“TPL”) To Apply For And Accept Grant Funds From The Proposition 68 - California Statewide Park Development And Community Revitalization Program Grant On Behalf Of The City As A Project Partner, For An Amount Not-To-Exceed Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($8,500,000.00) For Verdese Carter Park Improvements; And 2) Authorizing The Friends Of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park (“Friends”) To Apply For And Accept Grant Funds From The Proposition 68 - California Statewide Park Development And Community Revitalization Program Grant On Behalf Of The City As A Project Partner, For An Amount Not-To-Exceed Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($8,500,000.00) For Peralta Hacienda Historical Park Coolidge House Renovation And Park Improvements;, And 3) Authorizing The City Administrator, Or Designee, To Negotiate And Enter Into An Agreement With Friends And TPL (“Applicant”) For The Development Of The Respective Projects And Establishing The Terms Of The Collaboration Between The City And TPL And Friends, In An Amount To Be Determined Through Negotiations Between The Parties, Without Return To Council; And 4) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  18. 2.9 Subject: On-Call Special Inspection And Testing Services Contract Award From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding Professional Services Contracts For On-Call For Special Inspection And Testing Services In An Amount Not-To-Exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) Each To: 1) Applied Materials & Engineering, Inc., 2) Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc., 3) Construction Testing Services, Inc., 4) ENGEO, Inc., And 5) Inspection Services, Inc., For A Term Of 3 Years
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  19. 2.10 Subject: Oakland Parks And Recreation Foundation Grant Agreement From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Grant Agreement To Oakland Parks And Recreation Foundation In An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000 To Promote Community Preparedness Activities Using California Office Of Emergency Services Grant Funding
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  20. 2.11 Subject: Amend Professional Services Agreements With 3Di Systems From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Extending The Term Of The Existing Professional Services Agreement With 3Di Systems For The Provision Of Technical Support, Ongoing Maintenance And Upgrades For The City’s Eviction Notice Database And Portal Project By An Additional Three-Years At Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00) Per Year For A Total Amount Of Seventy-Two Thousand Dollars ($72,000.00) With An Option To Renew For Two Additional One-Year Terms At Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ( $24,000.00) Per Year, For A Total Contract Increase Of One Hundred-Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00) For All Five Years, For A Grand Contract Total Amount Of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00)
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  21. 2.12 Subject: PetCo Foundation Grant From: Oakland Animal Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, Or Designee, To Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) From The PetCo Foundation To Provide Access To Veterinary Services For Pet Guardians With Limited Resources For A One-Year Period
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  22. 2.13 Subject: Friends Of Oakland Animal Services Donation From: Oakland Animal Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, Or Designee, To Accept And Appropriate Donated Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed Ninety-Six Thousand Dollars ($96,000.00) From The Friends Of Oakland Animal Services To Fund A Temporary Contract Service Employee Veterinarian Position For A One-Year Period
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  23. 2.14 Subject: Alternate Police Commissioner Appointment From: Office Of The Administrator’s Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Selection Panel’s Slate Of One Alternate Police Commissioner (Jesse Hsieh) To Serve On The City Of Oakland Police Commission
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  24. 2.15 Subject: MOU With Alameda County For COVID-19 Testing Services From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing A Memorandum Of Understanding With The County Of Alameda For City To Receive Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $778,549 As Reimbursement For Providing COVID-19 Testing Services, And (2) Appropriating Said Funds, And (3) Awarding A Passthrough Grant Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed $73,474 To La Clinica De La Raza As Reimbursement For Providing COVID-19 Testing Services
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  25. 2.16 Subject: Contract Award For Montclair Village Antioch Ct. Pedestrian Improvements From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Accepting And Appropriating One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) From The Montclair Village Association, (2) Awarding A Construction Contract To Beliveau Engineering Contractors Inc., The Lowest, Responsible, Responsive Bidder, For The Montclair Village Antioch Court Pedestrian Improvements Project, Project No. 1004924 In Accor With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And With Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Eight Hundred Forty Thousand And Sixty Two Dollars ($840,062) And (3) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  26. 2.17 Subject: Denise Tiffer V. City Of Oakland, Et Al. From: Office Of The City Attorney’s Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Denise Tiffer V. City Of Oakland, Mark S. Borsuk Trust No. 1, Suzanne J. Borsuk Krueger Trust No. 1, Sheila Siegel Trust, Zachary D. Schwartz, O’Connor Family Trust, Zachary D. Schwartz, O’Connor Family Trust, Molly D. Siegel, Kimberley M. Siegel, And DOES 1 To 25, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG19017127, City Attorney’s File No. 32913, In The Amount Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($100,000.00) (Department Of Transportation - Dangerous Condition)
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  27. 2.18 Subject: Resolution In Support Of AB 1087 (Chiu) From: Councilmember Kalb And President Fortunato Bas Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of AB 1087 (Chiu), A Bill That Would Create An Environmental Justice Community Resilience Hubs Program, Which Would Allocate Funds From Electrical Corporations For Competitive Grants To Owners Of Critical Community Institutions For Holistic Community-Driven Building Upgrade Projects [TITLE CHANGE]
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  28. 2.19 Subject: Appointments To The Housing, Residential Rent And Relocation Board From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Appointments Of Rodney Nickens Jr. As A Tenant Member And Julia Ma Powers As An Undesignated Member To The Housing, Residential Rent And Relocation Board
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  29. 2.20 Subject: Salary Ordinance Amendment For Various Classifications From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. ("Salary Ordinance") To Add The Full-Time Classification Of Street And Sidewalk Construction And Maintenance Planner; To Amend The Title Of The Full-Time Classification Of Tree Worker Driver To Tree Worker; To Amend The Title Of The Full-Time Classification Of Manager, Contract & Employment Services To Manager, Capital Contracts; To Amend The Salary Of The Full-Time Classification Of Inspector General And To Amend The Representation Unit From U31 To UK1; To Amend The Salary Of The Full-Time Classification Of Chief Of Fire; And To Amend The Salary Of The Part-Time Classification Of Senior Aide To Ensure Compliance With The City Of Oakland's Minimum Wage
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

    This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage.

  30. 2.21 Subject: Amendments To Rent Ordinance And Rent Adjustment Program Regulations From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Rent Adjustment Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 8.22, Article I) To (1) Allow Owners To Petition For An Unlimited Rent Increase When A Tenant Does Not Reside In The Unit As Their Principal Residence; (2) Allow Subtenants To Petition To Contest Overcharges By Primary Tenants; And (3) Make Clean Up Changes
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

    This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage.

  31. S2.22 Subject: OPD Automated License Plate Reader Privacy Policy And Options From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation:Adopt One Of The Following Policy Options: 1) A Resolution Approving The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Surveillance Use Policy (SUP) And Surveillance Impact Report (SIR); Or
    City Resolution
    Action: No Action Taken Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be No Action Taken. The motion carried by the following vote:

  32. 21-0268 2) A Resolution That Within 30 Days Of The Date Of Passage Of This Resolution, The Chief Of Police Shall Certify In Writing To The City Council And The Privacy Advisory Commission (PAC) That The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Has Terminated Its Use Of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR); Or
    City Resolution
    Action: No Action Taken Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be No Action Taken. The motion carried by the following vote:

  33. S2.23 Subject: City Planning Commission Appointment From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Vince Sugrue And Reappointment Of Sahar Shirazi To The City Planning Commission
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution was Adopted.

  34. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
  35. 3.1 Subject: Fiscal Year 21-22 Landscaping And Lighting District (LLAD) - Confirmation From: Finance Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Confirming The City Of Oakland Landscaping And Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Engineer’s Report And The Levying Of Assessments
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  36. 3.2 Subject: FY 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 13599 C.M.S. (Which Adopted The Fiscal Year 2020-21 Master Fee Schedule), As Amended, To Establish, Modify And Delete Fees And Penalties Assessed By Offices, Departments, Bureaus, And Agencies Of The City Of Oakland Referenced Herein
    Ordinance
    Action: Continued Passed

    A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Continued to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 6/15/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

  37. ORAL REPORT OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING CLOSED SESSION & DISCLOSURE OF NON-CONFIDENTIAL CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
  38. 5 APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF MAY 3 AND MAY 4, 2021
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. 6 Subject: Report On Independent Investigation On Bey Cases From: Vice Mayor Kaplan Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Investigation Into The Bey Cases, And Discuss Recommendations For Action To Bring About Reconciliation And Restoration
    Informational Report
    Action: Continued Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Continued to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 7/6/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

  40. 7 Subject: City Of Oakland 2021-2022 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Note From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Providing For The Borrowing Of Funds And The Issuance And Sale Of 2021-2022 Notes Payable From Revenues Received During The Fiscal Year 2021-2022 In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000,000 And Approving Certain Related Matters
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, 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 6/1/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

  41. 8 Subject: Reallocate Of Measure KK Infrastructure Bonds From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Reallocation Of Up To Twenty Eight Million Dollars ($28,000,000.00) Of Measure KK Bond Proceeds From Various Oakland Public Works Infrastructure Projects To The Department Of Transportation For The Citywide Street Resurfacing Project (Project 1001293) And The Streetscapes/Complete Street Capital Project (Project 1003348)
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  42. The Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency / City Council / Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board was held on the above date convened at 1:30 PM
  43. Council President Fortunato Bas made a motion seconded by Councilmember Fife to extend the meeting past 5 hours
  44. 44 Approval of the Consent Agenda
    Action: Approved Passed

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