Meeting of the Oakland City Council

Tuesday, July 3, 2007 · 6:00 PM AM · Oakland City Hall, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a routine meeting where they renewed local emergency declarations for AIDS and medical cannabis, approved several tax increases for emergency medical services and library funding, and made organizational changes to city departments. The council also settled multiple legal cases and approved various city infrastructure and development projects.

Key Decisions

Emergency Medical Services Tax Increase Passed
Library Services Tax Increase Passed
Organizational City Department Restructuring Passed
Local Emergency Declarations for AIDS and Medical Cannabis Renewed
East Oakland Sports Complex Design Contract Approved

Agenda

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call / ORA & Council
Open Forum / Citizens Comments (Time Available: 15 minutes)
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.
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)
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 and June 19, 2007

Action: Approve as Submitted Passed

A motion was made by President of the Council Reid, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
8. PRESENTATION OF CEREMONIAL MATTERS
9. COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
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.
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.
10.3 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
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.4 Subject: Priority Project Funds - District Six From: Councilmember Desley Brooks Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Of $5,000.00 From Councilmember Desley Brooks' Priority Project Funds To HIV Education And Prevention Project Of Alameda County (HEPPAC) To Purchase A Van To Transport Clients
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.5 Subject: Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority - Appointments From: Councilmember Jane Brunner Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Councilmember Jane Brunner, Councilmemmber Jean Quan, Wayne Tucker, Andrea Youngdahl, And Cheryl A.P. Thompson As Board Of Trustees Of The Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority For Initial Four Year Terms Beginning July 1, 2007 And Ending June 30, 2011 (TITLE CHANGE)
City Resolution
Action: Withdrawn and Rescheduled
10.6 Subject: Emergency Medical Services Tax Increase From: Office of the City Administrator Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Authorizing A Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Increase To A Special Tax Imposed For Emergency Medical Services In Accordance With The Emergency Medical Services Retention Act of 2004 (Measure M)
Ordinance
Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.
10.7 Subject: Paramedic Emergency Services Tax Increase From: Office of the City Administrator Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Authorizing A Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Increase To A Special Tax Imposed For Paramedic Emergency Services In Accordance With The Paramedic Services Act Of 1997 (Measure N)
Ordinance
Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.
10.8 Subject: Library Services Retention Tax Increase From: Office of the City Administrator Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Authorizing A Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Increase To A Special Tax Imposed For Library Services In Accordance With The Library Services Retention And Enhancement Act Of 2004 (Measure Q)
Ordinance
Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.
10.9 Subject: Modification To The Master Fee Schedule From: Budget Office Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 12744 C.M.S. (Master Fee Schedule), As Amended, To Establish, Modify And Delete Fees Assessed By The Office Of The City Administrator, Office Of The City Attorney, Office Of The City Auditor, Office Of The City Clerk, Community And Economic Development Agency, Department Of Contracting And Purchasing, Finance And Management Agency, Fire Services Agency, Library, Cultural Arts/Museum, Office Of Parks And Recreation, Police Services Agency, And Public Works Agency
Ordinance
Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.
10.10 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
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.11 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.
10.12 Subject: Voluntary Earthquake Retrofitting Incentive Program From: Councilmembers Jean Quan and Jane Brunner Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Adopting Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.30 To Establish A Voluntary Seismic Strengthening Reimbursement Incentive Program For Residential Buildings And Amending The Master Fee Schedule To Establish A Voluntary Seismic Strengthening Permit Fee
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.13 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.
10.14 Subject: Elizabeth Spencer Franklin - Settlement From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Elizabeth Spencer Franklin V. City Of Oakland, Et Al., Alameda County Superior Court No. RG06257305, Our File No. 24709, In The Amount Of $49,000.00 (Oakland Police Department - Motor Vehicle Accident)
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.15 Subject: Joseph Lucas - Settlement From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Lucas V. City Of Oakland, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG05-235339 In The Amount Of $12,000 (Oakland Police Department)
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.16 Subject: Columbus James - Settlement From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of James V. City Of Oakland, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG06-2611334 In The Amount Of $7,000 (Oakland Police Department)
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.17 Subject: Claire Smith - Settlement From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Smith V. City Of Oakland, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG06-252181 In The Amount Of $70,000 (Public Works Agency)
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.18 Subject: Measure Y Program - Attitudinal Healing Connection From: Department of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of Oakland And Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc. For An Amount Not To Exceed $160,000 To Provide Restorative Justice Training In Accordance With The Violence Prevention And Public Safety Act Of 2004 For The Period Of July 1, 2007 To June 30, 2008 With A One-Year Option To Renew (TITLE CHANGE)
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.20 Subject: Organizational Structure Of The City From: Budget Office Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.29 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, Entitled, "City Agencies, Departments And Offices", Which Established The Organizational Structure Of The City Under The City Administrator's Jurisdiction In Accordance With The Requirements Of City Charter Section 600, To Create A Department Of Contracting And Purchasing, And A Department Of Information Technology That Will Report Directly To The City Administrator, And An Engineering, Planning And Design Division In The Community And Economic Development Agency
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.21 Subject: ELS Architecture And Urban Design Agreement - Amendment 3 Fro: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, Or Her Designee, To Waive The Competitive Request-For-Proposal Process For Professional Services And To Execute Amendment No. 3 To The Professional Services Agreement With ELS Architecture And Urban Design To Revise And Develop A Phased Master Plan And To Provide Full Design And Construction Support Services For Phase One Of The East Oakland Sports Complex Project At Ira Jinkins Park In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000.00), Bringing The Total Not To Exceed Contract Amount To Two Million Four Hundred Twenty Two Thousand And Nine Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars ($2,422,992.00)
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.22 Subject: Revocable And Conditional Permit - 406 12th Street From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Granting Press Building Associates, LLC, A Revocable And Conditional Permit To Allow An Existing Basement For A Building At 406 12th Street To Encroach Under The Public Sidewalk Along 12th Street And Franklin Street
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.23 Subject: Revocable And Conditional Permit - 1408 11th Avenue From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Granting Don Ho And Judy Chu A Revocable And Conditional Permit To Allow A Vault And Electrical Transformer For An Existing Building At 1408 11th Avenue To Encroach Under The Public Sidewalk
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.24 Subject: Paxton Avenue - Street Vacation From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Vacating Paxton Avenue From Its Intersection With Coolidge Avenue To Its Terminus At Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.25 Subject: Proposed Vacation Of Paxton Avenue From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Receiving Supporting Evidence And Public Comments And Adopting Findings On A Proposed Vacation Of Paxton Avenue Between Its Intersection With Coolidge Avenue And Its Terminus In Peralta Historical Park
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.26 Subject: 7th Street (West Oakland BART) From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Oakland To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Up To Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) In Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Transportation Fund For Clean Air (TFCA) Funds For The 7th Street (West Oakland BART) Streetscape Project; And
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
07-0400-1 2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For, Accept And Appropriate Up To Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000) In Grant Funds For Diesel Participate Filters For City Vehicles And to Enter Into A Funding Agreement With The Bay Area Air Quality Management District If The Application Is Approved By The District's Board Of Directors
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.27 Subject: Tellus Venture Associates - Professionals Services Agreement From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Tellus Venture Associates To Conduct A Thorough Wireless Broadband Assessment Process For The City Of Oakland For An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.28 Subject: Concentra Health Services Agreement From: Finance And Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement Between The City And Concentra Health Services To Provide For A Period Of Two Years Occupational Medical Services For An Amount Not To Exceed $500,000 Plus A 3% Contract Compliance Fee Equal To $15,000.00 And To Provide Workers' Compensation Medical Services In Accordance With The Negotiated Discounts Below The State's Official Medical Fee Schedule And With Three (3) Options To Extend The Term Of The Contract Upon Acceptable Performance For Three (3) Additional Two-Year Periods In A Contract Amounts Not To Exceed $500,000.00 For Fiscal Years 2009-2011, And The Same Amount For Fiscal Years 2011-2013 And Fiscal Years 2013-2015
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.29 Subject: Printing Equipment - Replacement From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appropriating Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) From Reproduction Fund (4300) Fund Balance For The Purchase Of Replacement Printing Equipment
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.30 Subject: 2007-2008 Debt Management And Swap Policy From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Adopting The Oakland Redevelopment Agency's Debt Management Policy And Swap Policy For Fiscal Year 2007-2008
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
07-0386-1 2) A Resolution Adopting The City Of Oakland's Debt Management Policy And Swap Policy For Fiscal Year 2007-2008
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10.31 Subject: 2007-2008 Investment Policy From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Adopting The City Of Oakland Investment Policy For Fiscal Year 2007-2008
City Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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Passed The Consent Agenda

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