*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

Thursday, June 20, 2024 · 10:30 AM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Rules and Legislation Committee meeting was cancelled, but the meeting materials reveal several important upcoming items for Oakland, including election preparations, initiatives to address public safety, and potential new city funding measures. Notable agenda items include a recall election for Mayor Thao, a public safety parcel tax initiative, and several state legislative support resolutions.

Key Decisions

  • November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Scheduled
  • Recall Election for Mayor Sheng Thao Called for November 5, 2024
  • Public Safety Parcel Tax Initiative Certified for Voter Ballot
  • Security Camera Professional Services Agreement Recommended for Approval
  • Fentanyl Crisis Resolution Recommended for City Council Consideration
Agenda PDF

Agenda

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  2. DEFINITION OF TERMS: • Action Item: shall mean any resolution, ordinance, public hearing, motion or recommendation requiring official vote and approval of the City Council to be effective. • Informational Item: shall mean an agenda item consisting only of an informational report that does not require or permit Council action. • Consent Item: shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda, any action or informational item that a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council with unanimous recommendation for approval, except: 1) any item having a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Rules and Legislation Committee; 2) any action item that the Rules and Legislation Committee has placed on the Consent Calendar in accordance with Rule 26; or 3), any item that requires a public hearing or that is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item. • Non-Consent Item: shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda, any action or informational item that: 1) a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council without unanimous recommendation for approval; 2) has a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Rules and Legislation Committee or: 3) requires a public hearing or is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item.
  3. Councilmember Janani Ramachandran Will Participate By Teleconference At: 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 226, Oakland CA 94612 Pursuant To The Brown Act (Government Code Section 54953), The Agenda Must Be Posted At The Teleconference Location, The Teleconference Location Must Be Accessible To The Public And Members Of The Public Must Have The Ability To Observe The Meeting And To Comment On Agenda Items
  4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  5. Roll Call / Call To Order
  6. 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 6, 2024
    Report and Recommendation
  7. New Scheduling Items
  8. 3.1 Subject: Security Camera Professional Services Agreement In Districts 6 And 7 From: Economic And Workforce Development Department And Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Applied Video Solutions, Inc. In Amount Not To Exceed $150,000 For A Two-Year Period To Strengthen The Hegenberger Commercial Corridor And Surrounding Areas In East Oakland Through A Security Camera Network Program And Waiving The Competitive Advertising And Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirements And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements
    City Resolution
  9. 3.2 Subject: Resolution In Support Of ACA 8 (WILSON, D.) From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt Resolution In Support Of ACA 8 (Wilson, D.) Which Would Prohibit Slavery In Any Form, Including Forced Labor Compelled By The Use Or Threat Of Physical Or Legal Coercion
    City Resolution
  10. 3.3 Subject: Resolution In Support Of AB 3089 (JONES-SAWYER) From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of AB 3089 (Jones-Sawyer, R.) Which Would Acknowledge California's Responsibility For Historical Injustices Related To Chattel Slavery
    City Resolution

    This City Resolution 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 7/2/2024

  11. 3.4 Subject: Resolution In Support Of AB 2064 (JONES-SAWYER) From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of AB 2064 (Jones-Sawyer, R.) Which Would Establish The Community Violence Interdiction Grant Program Under The California Health And Human Services Agency. It Aims To Fund Local Community Programs Addressing Violence In Neighborhoods And Schools. The Bill Directs Funding Towards Recreation And Health-Based Youth Interventions And The Creation Of School-Based Health Centers
    City Resolution
  12. 3.5 Subject: Resolution In Support Of AB 1975 (BONTA, D.) From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt Resolution In Support Of AB 1975 (Bonta, D.) Which Would Medically Supportive Food And Nutrition Interventions [TITLE CHANGE]
    City Resolution
  13. 3.6 Subject: Commemorative Street Renaming From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To (1) Commemoratively Rename Mandela Parkway Between 7th Street And West Grand Avenue As ‘Arthur B. Shanks II Way’ And (2) Authorize The Installation Of Plaques Honoring Arthur B. Shanks II, Pursuant To The Policy And Criteria Established By Resolution No. 77967 C.M.S.
    City Resolution
  14. 3.7 Subject: Major Encroachment Permit At 1880 Mountain Boulevard From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Granting A Conditional And Revocable Major Encroachment Permit To Property Owner, First Church Of Christ Scientist, To Allow Portions Of An American With Disabilities Act Compliant Access Ramp To Encroach Into The Public Right Of Way Fronting The Property At 1880 Mountain Boulevard, Major Encroachment Permit ENMJ24052, And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
  15. 3.8 Subject: Certifying Results Of Initiative Petition To Fund Public Safety Services From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting The Certification Of The Results Of The Examination Of The Initiative Petition Proposing An Ordinance To Extend And Increase A Parcel Tax And Parking Tax Surcharge To Fund Police, Fire, And Violence Prevention Services; (2) Submitting The Proposed Ordinance To The Qualified Electors At The November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election; And (3) Authorizing The City Clerk To Take All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Initiative To The Voters
    City Resolution
  16. 3.9 Subject: Certifying Results Of The Petition To Recall Oakland Mayor Thao From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting The Certification Of The Results Of The Examination Of The Petition To Recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao; (2) Calling The Recall Election On November 5, 2024; And (3) Authorizing The City Clerk To Take All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Election To The Voters
    City Resolution
  17. 3.10 Subject: Ordinance To Hold A November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A General Municipal Election On November 5, 2024 For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Electors Of The City Of Oakland Proposed Ballot Measures And A Proposed Recall Election; (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The City Of Oakland General Municipal Election With The Statewide Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On November 5, 2024; And (3) Authorizing The City Clerk To Take All Actions Necessary To Hold The Municipal Election
    Ordinance
  18. 3.11 Subject: Oakland Tourism Business Improvement District Modification From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion,Adopt A Resolution (1) Declaring Results Of A Majority Protest Proceeding For The Proposed Modification Of The Oakland Tourism Business Improvement District 2018; (2) Approving The Modification Of The Oakland Tourism Business Improvement District 2018; (3) Adopting And Approving The Proposed Modified Oakland Tourism Business Improvement District 2018 Management Plan
    City Resolution
  19. 3.12 Subject: Prompt Payment Penalties From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Prompt Payment Interest Penalties Paid To City Vendors And Grantees Pursuant To The Prompt Payment Ordinance
    Informational Report
  20. 3.13 Subject: Multipurpose Senior Services Program FY 2024-2025 Standard Agreement From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate An Estimated $1,976,364 Reimbursement For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 From The State Of California Department Of Aging (CDA) For The Crucial Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Standard Agreement Number MS-2425-01; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Additional Reimbursement Funds From CDA For Subsequent Program Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029, Anticipated Standard Agreement Numbers MS-2526-01, MS-2627-01, MS-2728-01, MS-2829-01; (3) Authorizing Contributions From The General Purpose Fund In An Estimated Amount Of $472,971 Per Year Through Fiscal Year 2028-2029 For Departmental And Central Services Overhead Charges As Direct Offset; (4) Authorizing The City Administrator To Procure MSSP Related Goods And Award Professional Services Agreements To Bay Area Vital Link, Lifeline Systems, Community Care Services And Home Instead For Five-Year Agreements Within The Limits Of MSSP Funding; And (5) Authorizing The City Administrator To Take All Actions Necessary To Accept And Appropriate The MSSP Agreements And Amendments From Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Through Fiscal Year 2028-2029
    City Resolution
  21. 3.14 Subject: Grant Agreements To Service Opportunity For Seniors (SOS) For Meals On Wheels Food Delivery Program From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding Grant Agreements To Eden I&R, Inc. To Provide 2-1-1 Referral Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000 Per Year For Fiscal Years 2023-2025 And To Service Opportunity For Seniors (SOS) To Administer The Meals On Wheels Food Delivery Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000 Per Year For Fiscal Years 2023-2025
    City Resolution
  22. 3.15 Subject: Fentanyl Crisis From: Councilmembers Kaplan, Gallo, And Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Recognizing Fentanyl As A Public Health Crisis
    City Resolution
  23. 3.16 Subject: Board Of Port Commissioners Appointments From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Reappointments Of Andreas Cluver And Arabella Martinez As Members Of The Board Of Port Commissioners
    City Resolution
  24. 3.17 Subject: Mandatory Delinquent Trash Fees 2023-2024 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The Special Assessments For Delinquent Trash Service Fees, With Administrative Charges, For The Monthly Periods Of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December 2023, January, February, March 2024, And The Quarterly Periods Of July -September 2023, October - December 2023, January-March 2024, April-June 2024; (2) Overruling Any Protests And Objections Related To The Special Assessments Included In Said Report And Imposing The Special Assessments; And (3) Directing The Notice Of Special Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection
    City Resolution
  25. 3.18 Subject: Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes Assessment of Liens From: Finance Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion, Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming The Report And Notice Of Liens For Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes With Penalties, Interest, And Administrative And Assessment Charges, And (2) Overruling Any Protests And Objections Related To The Liens Included In Said Report And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens, And (3) Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection
    City Resolution
  26. 3.19 Subject: Temescal/Telegraph Business Improvement District - Public Hearing From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Making A Determination Regarding Any Protests Received For The Temescal/Telegraph Business Improvement District (Temescal/Telegraph BID), Approving The Temescal/Telegraph BID Management District Plan, Approving The Assessments For The Temescal/Telegraph BID, Directing Recording Of The Proposed Assessment District Boundary Description, And Appointing The Advisory Board For The Temescal/Telegraph BID
    City Resolution
  27. 3.20 Subject: Delinquent Business Tax Assessment Of Liens From: Finance Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming The Report And Notice Of Liens For Delinquent Business Taxes With Penalties, Interest, And Administrative And Assessment Charges, And (2) Overruling Any Protests And Objections Related To The Liens Included In Said Report And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens, And (3) Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection
    City Resolution
  28. 3.21 Subject: 2100 Telegraph Avenue, Fourth DDA Amendment From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Fourth Amendment Of The Disposition And Development Agreement Between The City Of Oakland And W/L Telegraph Owner, L.L.C., For Development Of 2100 Telegraph Avenue, To Add Two Alternatives To The Project Description, And Modify And Add Potential Term Extensions With Payments Of $700,000 In 2024, $500,000 In 2028, $600,000 In 2030, And $700,000 In 2032; And Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    Ordinance
  29. 4 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings And Oral Report Out Of The Closed Session Agenda
    Report and Recommendation
  30. Open Forum
  31. Adjournment
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  34. In the event a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however, no final City Council action can be taken.