Meeting of the Oakland City Council

Agenda

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call / ORA & Council
3. Open Forum / Citizens Comments (Time Available: 15 minutes)
4. Modifications to the Consent Calendar, and requests from Councilmember(s) to pull an item from the Consent Calendar, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting as a non-consent item.
5. Motion for 'Members' Requests for Reconsideration' of an Action taken at the preceding Council Meeting, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting as a non-consent item. (Motion Maker must have voted on prevailing side)
6. Requests from Councilmember(s) to schedule an Action Item considered by Committee but not forwarded to Council, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting as a non-consent item.
7. Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/City Council held on June 5, 2007
8. 8. PRESENTATION OF CEREMONIAL MATTERS
9. 8.1 Subject: End Of The MacArthur Maze Local Emergency From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The End Of The Local Emergency Declared By The Resolution No. 80543 C.M.S Due To The Repair Of Catastrophic Damage To A Portion Of The Oakland Maze-East Bay 580 Freeway
   City Resolution
10. 8.2 Subject: Tom Margro - Recognition From: Councilmember Larry Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring Thomas E. Margro For 17 Years Of Commitment And Distinguished Service To The Bay Area Rapid Transit District
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by President of the Council Reid, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

11. 8.3 Subject: Bobbie Lee - Recognition From: Councilmember Nancy Nadel Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring Bobbie Lee For Thirty-Five Years Of Dedicated And Distinguished Service To The City Of Oakland And Congratulating Her On Her Retirement
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Nadel, seconded by Councilmember Brooks, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

12. 8.4 Subject: McClymond's Boy's Basketball Team Recognition From: Councilmember Nancy Nadel Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Congratulating The McClymonds High School Boy's Basketball Team For Their Outstanding Season And Reaching the Division I State Championship Finals
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Nadel, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

13. 8.5 Subject: Jerry Reginald Varnado - Recognition From: Councilmember Desley Brooks Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution For Jerry Reginald Herring Varnado, A Recent U.S. Military Academy At West Point Graduate Who Won An Appointment After His Graduation From Skyline High School, Oakland, California
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Vice Mayor Nadel, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

14. 9. COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
16. 10.1 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 AIDS Epidemic
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

17. 10.2 Subject: 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 Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

18. 10.3 Subject: Thomas Cousey - Settlement From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Settle The Case Of Thomas Cousey, Et Al. V. City Of Oakland, Et Al., United States District Court Case No. C 05-0117 TEH, Our File No. 24594, In The Amount Of $104,800. This Case Involves Use Of Excessive Force And Unlawful Arrest. (Oakland Police Department-Alleged Civil Rights Violation)
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

19. 10.4 Subject: Lobbyist Registration Act Amendment From: Public Ethics Commission Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.20 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Require That Local Governmental Lobbyists Publicly Disclose Their Campaign Fundraising Activities
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

20. 10.5 Subject: Salary Ordinance Amendment From: Finance And Management Agency Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 (The Salary Ordinance) To Increase The Salaries Of Employees By 4% For Fiscal Year 2006-2007 And 2007-2008, Pursuant To The Recently Approved Memoranda Of Understanding, For The Deputy City Attorney V And Special Counsel Association And To Increase The Salaries Of Employees By 4% For Fiscal Year 2007-2008, Pursuant To The Recently Approved Memorandum Of Understanding For The International Association Of Firefighters, Local 55
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

    This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.

21. 10.6 Subject: Feeding Of Feral Pigeons From: Councilmember Jean Quan Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage(Second Reading) Of An Ordinance To Prohibit The Feeding Of Feral Pigeons In The Laurel And Dimond Commercial Zones
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

    This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.

22. 10.7 Subject: Municipal Code Chapter 4.28 - Amendment From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.28 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Establish And Codify The Claim Requirements And Procedures For Utility Users Tax Refunds Of Tax, Penalties Or Interest, Overpaid, Erroneously Or Illegally Collected, And Amend Section 4.28.120 To Grant Authority To The Utility Users Tax Administrator To Examine Books, Records And Witnesses, And To Issue Administrative Subpoenas To Persons In Violation Of Chapter 4.28
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

    This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.

23. 10.8 Subject: Priority Project Funds - District Four From: Councilmember Jean Quan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing For Immediate Allocation Of $35,000 Of Councilmember Jean Quan's Priority Project Funds To The City Of Oakland Office Of Parks And Recreation For The Woodminster Music Series
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

24. 10.9 Subject: Encroachment Permit - 6201 Antioch Street From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Granting Antioch Street Limited, LP, A Revocable And Conditional Permit To Allow The Encroachment Over The Public Right-Of-Way Of Existing Residential Balconies And An Entrance Marquee For A Building At 6201 Antioch Street
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

25. 10.10 Subject: Collaborative Creek Improvement From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Oakland To Receive And Appropriate Up To Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000) Per Year From The Alameda County Flood Control And Water Conservation District To Implement The Collaborative Creek Improvement And Clean Creeks Program For The Period From July 1, 2007 Through June 30, 2008 And Authorization To Extend Annually Through 2012
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

26. 10.11 Subject: MacArthur Transit Hub Streetscape Improvement From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces of Legislation: 1) A Resolution 1) Authorizing The Acceptance And Appropriation Of $215,000 Of Measure B Bicycle And Pedestrian Countywide Discretionary Grant Funds From The Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority And $215,000 Of Grant Funds From The Regional Bicycle And Pedestrian Program Administered By The Alameda County Congestion Management Agency From The 2006/2007 Coordinated Program, And Any Other Funds Received From These Programs; 2) Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Grant Funding Agreement With The Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority, And 3) Accepting And Appropriating $125,000 From The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Oakland Under The Cooperation Agreement For The Required Local Match
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

27. 07-0249-1 2) An Agency Resolution Allocating $125,000 From The Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2006C-TE To The City Of Oakland Under The Cooperation Agreement To Fund The MacArthur Transit Hub Streetscape Improvement Project As Matching Funds For The 2006/2007 Coordinated Program Grant Funding Awards
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

28. 10.12 Subject: Revocable And Conditional Permit - Lincoln Elementary School From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Granting A Revocable And Conditional Permit To The Oakland Unified School District To Allow Portable Classroom Buildings For Lincoln Elementary School At 225 11th Street To Encroach Into A Closed Section Of Alice Street
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

29. 10.13 Subject: Lake Merritt Institute Agreement From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Two Year Agreement From July 1, 2007 To June 30, 2009 With The Lake Merritt Institute For Professional Services To Provide Cleanup, Maintenance, Monitoring, Volunteer Coordination, And Technical Assistance At Lake Merritt In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000), And To Extend The Initial Contract Period (July 1, 2007 To June 30, 2009) An Additional Two Years (Through June 30, 2011) If The Performance Standards In the Scope Of Work Are Met
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

30. 10.14 Subject: Community Facilities Districts From: Office of the City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Approving The City Council Of The City Of Oakland Aprroving Local Goals And Policies And Appraisal Standards For Community Facilities Districts; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

31. 07-0168-1 2) A Resolution Of Intention Of The City Of Oakland To Establish Community Facilities District No. 2007-1, In The Wood Street Project Area Generally Bounded By 10th Street, Wood Street, West Grand Avenue And Frontage Road, Interstate-880, Levy A Special Tax To Finance Certain Public Services And Approving A Proposed Boundary Map For Community Facilities District No. 2007-1
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

32. 10.15 Subject: Parcel Purchases At Various Locations From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of The Following Tax Defaulted Properties In The Coliseum And Central City East Redevlopment Project Areas From The County Of Alameda: (1) 7951 MacArthur Boulevard (APN 40-3407-1), Purchase Price $165,261 Plus Interest; (2)7963 MacArthur Boulevard (APN 40-3407-2), Purchase Price $188,270 Plus Interest; And (3) 606 Clara Street (APN 44-5014-6-3), Purcahse Price $256,029 Plus Interst; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

33. 07-0207-1 Subject: Parcel Purchases At Various Locations From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An City Ordinance Authorizing The Purchase Of Two Tax Defaulted Parcels On Sunshine Court (APN 40-3319-47-3 And APN 40-3319-47-2) From The County Of Alameda For A Price Not To Exceed $14,520 Plus Interest, And Accepting A Contribution Of $14,520 Plus Interest From The Redevelopment Agency Under The Cooperation Agreement For The Purchase Of The Properties
    City Resolution
34. 07-0207-2 3) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Contribution Of $14,520 Plus Interest In Agency Funds To The City Under The Cooperation Agreement For The Acquisition Of Sunshine Court
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

35. 10.16 Subject: Uncollectible, Defaulted And Delinquent Loans From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To Remove Non-Performing Loans Receivable Of Approximately $806,912 From The Oakland Redevelopment Agency Accounts
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted as Amended Passed

    This Matter was Adopted as Amended on the Consent Agenda.

36. 10.17 Subject: Peter And Helen Shiu - Lease From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Two-Year Lease With An Additional Two Year Option, With Peter And Helen Shiu For Real Property Located At 530 Lake Park Avenue, For Use As A Community Meeting Facility In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed $40,000 Plus Telephone And Utility Costs And A $200 Monthly Water Charge, For The Initial Term And The Option Term
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

37. 10.18 Subject: Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of 2007-2008 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series A And Series B (Federally Taxable); Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of Related Documents and Approving Certain Related Actions
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

38. 10.19 Subject: Parking Ordinance Amendment From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Sections 10.36.010 "Parking Meter Defined," 10.36.020 "Parking Meter Installation-Painting Of Lines," 10.36.030 "Deposit Of Coins - Amount Of Coins Corresponds To Value Of Coins," 10.36.050 "Parking Meter Indication That Space Is Illegally In Use," 10.48.010 "Scheduling Of Parking Fines" To Apply To Pay-And-Display Parking Meters And Adding Section 10.36.015 "Acceptable Card And Pay-And-Display Meter Defined"
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

    This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.

39. 10.20 Subject: Dog Ordinance Amendment From: Office of Parks and Recreation Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6.04, Section 6.04.080 Dogs At Large In Parks, To Allow Dogs To Be Off-Leash, Under Specific Conditions, In The Mosswood Park Dog Play Area As Authorized By The Parks And Recreation Advisory Commission
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

40. 07-0254-1 2) A Resolution Accepting And Appropriating Redevelopment Agency Funds From The Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment Project Area Under The Cooperation Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed $15,000 For The Construction Of The Mosswood Park Dog Play Area Project; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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