*Public Safety Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland Public Safety Committee met to discuss various city services and oversight, including modifications to police oversight agencies and funding for violence prevention programs. The committee approved several recommendations related to fire services, psychological evaluations for first responders, and grant funding for community violence prevention.
Key Decisions
- Police Commission and Oversight Agency Ordinance Modifications Scheduled for Further Review
- Town Nights Violence Prevention Grants Passed
- Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Services Agreement with Port of Oakland Passed
- Professional Services Agreement for Police Psychological Evaluations Passed
Agenda
- The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee convened at 6:07 p.m., with Councilmember Kaplan presiding as Chairperson.
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- Roll Call / Call To Order
- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 24, 2023Report and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee ItemsReport and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Subject: Modifying The Enabling Ordinances For The Police Commission, The Community Police Review Agency And The Office Of The Inspector General From: President Pro Tempore Kalb Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 2.45, The Enabling Ordinance For The Oakland Police Commission, To Be Consistent With Charter Amendments Under Ballot Measure S1 And To Modify The Powers And Duties Of The Oakland Police Commission And The Police Commission’s Selection Panel; (2) Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 2.46, The Enabling Ordinance For The Community Police Review Agency, To Be Consistent With Charter Amendments Under Ballot Measure S1 And To Modify The Powers And Duties Of The Community Police Review Agency; And (3) Adding Chapter 2.47 To The Oakland Municipal Code, An Enabling Ordinance For The Office Of The Inspector General, To Implement Charter Amendments Under Ballot Measure S1 And To Further Define The Powers And Duties Of The Office Of The Inspector GeneralOrdinanceAction: Scheduled Passed
This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee
- 4 Subject: FY 23-24 Town Nights Grants From: Violence Prevention Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Awarding New Grant Agreements To Non-Profit Organizations To Conduct Summer 2024 Town Nights Violence Prevention Events For The Term Of January 1, 2024, To September 30, 2024, In A Total Amount Not To Exceed One Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,350,000); And (2) Waiving The City Of Oakland’s Competitive Bidding Process For Town Nights Grant Agreements With Family Bridges, Inc. And East Oakland Boxing Association; And (3) Amending Resolution No. 89899 C.M.S. To Reallocate Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) Allocated To Community & Youth Outreach For Neighborhood And Community Team Services To Violence Interruption Services; And (4) Amending Resolution No. 89899 C.M.S. To Reallocate Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000) Allocated To Community & Youth Outreach For Neighborhood And Community Team Services To Partially Fund Full-Time Equivalent Salaries Within The Department Of Violence PreventionCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/19/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Services At The Oakland International Airport From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Memorandum Of Understanding Regarding Fire Protection And Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Services (ARFF) Between The City Of Oakland And The Port Of Oakland, To Extend The Term For Twelve Months To Allow The Oakland Fire Department To Continue To Provide Such Services At The Oakland International AirportCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/19/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6 Subject: Professional Service Agreement With Core Psychological Corporation From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Core Psychological Corporation (Formerly Known As Cordico Psychological Corporation) To Provide Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations For The Period Of November 1, 2023 To April 30, 2025 At A Total Contract Amount Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000); And (2) Waiving The City’s Competitive Request For Proposals / Qualification (RFP/Q) Process And Local And Small Business (LBE/SLBE) Enterprise Program Requirements For The Proposed AgreementCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/19/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum
- Adjournment
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