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Concurrent Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Council Rules and Legislation Committee

Thursday, March 25, 2004 · 10:30 AM AM · City Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a concurrent meeting to review and schedule various municipal agenda items, with a focus on approving resolutions related to community development, senior services, and local infrastructure improvements. The meeting covered a wide range of topics, from urban trail projects to worker retention and special commemorative days.

Key Decisions

  • Alameda Point Settlement Agreement Scheduled
  • Paratransit Services Funding for 2004-2005 Approved
  • Telegraph Avenue Streetscape Enhancements Scheduled for Planning Study
  • Public Employees' Retirement System Contract Amendment Scheduled
  • MLK/BART Senior Homes Project Land Transfer Introduced for First Reading

Agenda

  1. Roll Call / Call to Order
  2. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  3. 1 Closed Session
    Action: Approve as Submitted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Chang, seconded by Vice Mayor Reid, to Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee meeting of March 18, 2004
  5. 3 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items
    Action: Approve as Submitted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reid, seconded by Vice Mayor Chang, to Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 4 Scheduling of Agenda Items and revisions to the agenda for the Special ORA/City Council Work Session of March 30, 2004
    Action: Approve with the following amendments Passed

    A motion was made by Member Wan, seconded by Vice Mayor Reid, to Approve with the following amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 4.1 Subject: Alameda Point General Plan Amendment - Settlement Agreement From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Attorney to compromise and settle the case of City of Oakland v. City of Alameda (Alameda Point General Plan Amendment) on the following terms: City will provide $462,000 in traffic and pedestrian safety improvements in Oakland Chinatown; City of Alameda will provide an additional $500,000 for such improvements in Oakland Chinatown; and the City of Alameda will provide $75,000 to cover the cost of establishing and administering an Oakland Chinatown Advisory Committee that will advise Oakland and Alameda on Chinatown development and environmental review issues (Alameda County Superior Court Case Number RG-03133599)
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  8. 4.2 Subject: March 2004 Municipal Nominating Election From: Office of the City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring the results of the Municipal Nominating Election held on Tuesday, March 2, 2004
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  9. 4.3 Subject: Sandre R. Swanson From: President De La Fuente and Councilmember Brunner Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring Sandre R. Swanson Day in Oakland and commending him for 30 years of public service
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  10. 4.4 Subject: City of Oakland 10th Annual Earth Expo From: Councilmember Nadel Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution commending the City of Oakland's 10th Annual Earth Expo
    City Resolution
  11. 4.5 Subject: City of Oakland 10th Annual Earth Expo From: Councilmember Nadel Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution commending the City of Oakland's 10th Annual Earth Expo
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  12. 4.6 Subject: Warren Freeway State Route 13-Scenic Highway Status From: Councilmember Quan Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution urging the Legislature of the State of California to enact legislation declaring the Warren Freeway, State Route 13, eligible for Scenic Highway status
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  13. 4.7 Subject: Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day From: Councilmember Nadel Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring April 24, 2004 as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  14. 4.8 Subject: Travel Authorization From: Councilmembers Brunner and Wan Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing Councilmember Jane Brunner and Councilmember Danny Wan's travel to Washington, D.C. on March 17-19, 2004 to meet with Federal officials
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  15. 4.9 Subject: Fenton's Creamery From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Receive a follow-up Informational report on Fenton's Creamery's compliance with Conditions of Approval
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled
  16. 4.10 Subject: Students Run Oakland Program From: Vice Mayor Chang Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution commending the Students Run Oakland (SRO) Program for outstanding achievement and contribution to Oakland youth
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  17. 4.11 Subject: Sexual Assault Awareness Month From: Councilmember Nadel Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring April as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month"
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  18. 4.12 Subject: Worker Retention at Large-Scale Hospitality Businesses From: President De La Fuente and Councilmember Brunner Recommendation: Approve the Introdution (First Reading) of an Ordinance regarding Worker Retention at Large-Scale Hospitality Businesses
    Ordinance
    Action: Scheduled
  19. 4.13 Subject: Assembly Bill 1967 California Marriage License Non-Discrimination Act From: Councilmember Wan Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1967, the "California Marriage License Non-Discrimination Act"
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  20. 4.14 Subject: Assembly Joint Resolution 67 - Federal Marriage Amendment From: Councilmember Wan Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution urging defeat of the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment (House Joint Resolution 56 & Senate Joint Resolution 26) and the proposed Assembly Joint Resolution endorsing a Federal Marriage Amendment (AJR No. 67)
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  21. 4.15 Subject: Same Sex Marriage - San Francisco Court Case From: Councilmember Wan Recommendation: A Closed Session discussion regarding the City of Oakland's participation in the San Francisco Superior Court Case on same sex marriage; on March 30, 2004 as a Closed Session item
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  22. 4.16 Subject: Senate Bill 1366 - Release of Sexual Predators From: Councilmember Brooks Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring the City of Oakland's support of Senate Bill 1366 which would require that sexual predators be returned to the county where they were convicted except under extraordinary circumstances, and mandate notification of local law enforcement 45 days prior to release
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  23. 4.17 Subject: 2004 Summer Food Service Program From: Department of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City of Oakland, to apply for, accept, and appropriate the Summer Food Service Program Grant from the California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division in an estimated amount of $747,177 and to execute a professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $417,380 between the City and the San Lorenzo Unified School District to provide food services for the 2004 Summer Food Service Program for Children
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  24. 4.18 Subject: Alameda County Measure B Funds for 2004-2005 Paratransit Services From: Department of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate funds in the amount of $824,705 from Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) Measure B Funds for the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 for paratransit services
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  25. 4.19 Subject: Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) From: Department of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to apply for, accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of $1,352,467 from the State Department of Aging for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 and authorizing the City Administrator to contract with nine agencies for an estimated amount of $297,543 annually to provide in-home services to the frail seniors of MSSP
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  26. 4.20 Subject: Evaluation of Paratransit Services in the City of Oakland From: Department of Human Services Recommendation: A continued discussion regarding an Informational Report on the evaluation and customer feedback mechanisms for Oakland Paratransit for the Elderly and Disabled Program (OPED) contracts
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled
  27. 4.21 Subject: Pedestrian Streetscape Enhancements - Telegraph Avenue From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt an Agency Resolution authorizing a contract for an amount not to exceed $145,000 with Korve Engineering to prepare a planning study and preliminary construction drawings for pedestrian streetscape enhancements to Telegraph Avenue from 20th Street to Claremont Avenue
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  28. 4.22 Subject: Final Map for Tract 7464 From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving Final Map of Tract 7464, a 100-lot subdivision located at Mandela Parkway, Oakland, Alameda County, California, and accepting offers for dedication contained thereon and authorizing the Superintendent of Streets to enter into an agreement with Ettie Street, LLC for improvements to be constructed in said subdivision; fixing the amount of security to guarantee the faithful performance of such agreement and adopting plans and specifications for such improvements
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  29. 4.23 Subject: Approval of Tentative Tract Map 7485 - Public Hearing From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing and upon conclusion adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and sustaining the decision of the City Planning Commission in approving the Tentative Tract Map TTM7485, to re-subdivide two existing parcels into five parcels (East Side of Crestmont Drive at the intersection with Westfield Way, APNs: (37A-3148-040 and 37A-3148-041)(Councilmember Quan, District 4)
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  30. 4.24 Subject: 901 Franklin Street Parking Garage From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt an Agency Resolution authorizing an Operation and Management Agreement with CMA Asset Managers, Inc. to manage and operate an Agency-owned parking garage located at 901 Franklin Street
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  31. 4.25 Subject: Planning Commission Appeal-VMD04-401 - Public Hearing From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and sustaining the decision of the City Planning Commission in approving construction of a new single-family residence located on a vacant lot adjacent to 3601 Lakeshore Avenue (Case File Number VMD03-401)(Councilmember Wan, District 2)
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  32. 4.26 Subject: Oakland Waterfront Trail Project From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the application for, acceptance, and appropriation of $210,000 from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Program for trail and pier access components of the 66th Avenue Gateway (a Measure DD Oakland Waterfront Trail Project)
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  33. 4.27 Subject: 2004 Arbor Day From: Office of Parks and Recreation Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution proclaiming Friday, April 30, 2004 to be Oakland's Arbor Day 2004 and authorizing an official tree planting ceremony at Brookdale Park
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  34. 4.28 Subject: Public Employees' Retirement System Contract Amendment From: Office of the City Manager Recommendation: Adopt the following legislation regarding the California Public Employees' System contract: 1) Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to Contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employee's Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Oakland to provide 2.7% @ 55 for Miscellaneous Employees, and 3% @ 50 for Sworn Fire, retirement benefits; and
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
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    City Resolution
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  39. 04-0263 Subject: Jamilah Jefferson - Citizens Police Review Board From: Office of the Mayor Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Jamilah Jefferson as a member of the Citizens Police Review Board
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  40. 03-0213-3 Subject: MLK/BART Senior Homes Project From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve the Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with Oakland Community Housing, Inc., and Community Development Corporation of Oakland to provide for the transfer at no cost of the City-owned lot at 3823 Martin Luther King Jr. Way for its inclusion in the MLK/BART Senior Homes Project
    Ordinance
    Action: Scheduled
  41. 4.4 Subject: 2004 Earth Day Activities From: Councilmember Nadel Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution celebrating Saturday, April 24, 2004 as Earth Day in the City of Oakland
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  42. ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING REQUEST:
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