*Rules & Legislation Committee

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. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
4. Roll Call / Call To Order
5. 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of May 22, 2025
   Report and Recommendation
   Action: Accepted Passed

   A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:

6. 3 New Scheduling Items
   Action: Accepted as Amended Passed

   A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

7. 3.1 Subject: Homelessness Prevention Pilot Program Extension From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Amending Resolution No. 90475 C.M.S., Which Authorized Funding For The Homelessness Prevention Pilot Program Grant To Bay Area Community Services, Inc. For A Total Amount Not To Exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) And Grant Term Through June 30, 2026 To: (A)Extend The Grant Term To June 30, 2027; And (B) Authorize The City Administrator To Accept, Appropriate, And Increase The Grant Agreement Using Any County, State, Federal, And/Or Private Funding That Becomes Available For Bacs’ Homelessness Prevention Pilot Program During The Term Of The Grant Agreement, Without Return To Council; And (C)Authorize The City Administrator To Increase The Grant Agreement During The Term Using Local Funds That City Council Has Appropriated Specifically For This Purpose; And (2) Directing The City Administrator To Present An Annual Informational Report On The Homelessness Prevention Pilot Program
   City Resolution
   Action: Scheduled

   This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

8. 3.2 Subject: Appointments To The Association Of The Bay Area Governments Executive Board From: Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Members To The Association Of The Bay Area Governments Executive Board; On The June 17, 2025 City Council Agenda On Consent
   City Resolution
   Action: Withdrawn with No New Date

   This City Resolution be Withdrawn with No New Date.

9. 3.3 Subject: Parking Fines From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Amending Oakland Municipal Code 10.48.010 To Increase Fines For Parking Citations Consistent With Previous City Council Direction; (2) Adopting A Fine Of $40 For California Vehicle Code 22500(N) In Support Of Daylighting; (3) Amending Oakland Municipal Code 10.48.010 Consistent With Oakland Ordinance 12607; (4) Amending Oakland Municipal Code 10.48.010 To Resolve Inconsistencies Between Oakland Municipal Code 10.48.010, The Oakland Municipal Code And The California Vehicle Code And (5) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
   Ordinance
   Action: Scheduled

   This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 6/24/2025

10. 3.4 Subject: New César E. Chávez Library Lease From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing A Lease Agreement Between The Fruitvale Development Corporation As Landlord And The City Of Oakland As Tenant For A 15,119 Square Foot Premises Located At 3301 E. 12th Street, Suite 275 Known As Fruitvale Transit Village For Ongoing Use As The César E. Chávez Library For An Initial Term Of Five (5) Years Effective June 1, 2025, With Two Options To Renew For Five (5) Years Each, At An Initial Rate Of One Dollar And Twenty-Five Cents ($1.25) Per Square Foot Or Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars And Seventy-Five Cents ($18,898.75) Per Month With An Annual Increase Matched To The Consumer Price Index, Subject To A Minimum Of Three Percent (3%) And A Maximum Of Five Percent (5%) Per Year, Plus The City’s 11.14% Proportionate Share Of Monthly Common Area Expenses Estimated At Eighty-Four Cents ($0.84) Per Square Foot Or Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars And Ninety-Six Cents ($12,699.96) Per Month, To Be Reconciled Annually, With An Initial One-Time Payment Of Three Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars And Fifty Cents ($340,177.50) For Back Rent From December 2023 To May 2025; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 6/24/2025

11. 3.5 Subject: Omnibus Planning Code Amendments With Focus On Streamlining Design Review From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance, As Recommended By The Planning Commission: (1) Making Omnibus Amendments To The Oakland Title 17 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (The Planning Code) To Effectuate The Objective Design Review Process And Streamline Services, Including But Not Limited To Amendments To Chapter 17.136, Design Review And Demolition Findings; (2) Amending The Planning Code To Incorporate Various Conforming Changes Including But Not Limited To Revisions To Downtown Sea Level Rise Combining Zone Changes Consistent With The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan; (3) Amending The City Of Oakland Master Fee Schedule (Adopted By Ordinance No. 13799 C.M.S., As Amended) To Add A Fee For Ministerial Design Review; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: Scheduled

    This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 6/24/2025

12. 3.6 Subject: 2025 Code Amendments: Accessory Dwelling Units/Fire Zone From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Amending The Oakland Planning Code (Title 17) Section 17.103.080, As Recommended By The City Planning Commission, To Update Regulations For Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) To Comply With State Law And Update The Definition Of The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones In The Oakland Planning Code (Title 17) Chapter 17.88 To Align With The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Adopted By City Council; And (2) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: Scheduled

    This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 6/24/2025

13. 3.7 Subject: Delinquent Business 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 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
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 7/1/2025

14. 3.8 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
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 7/1/2025

15. 3.9 Subject: Rent Adjustment Ordinance Amendment From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Rent Adjustment Ordinance To Allow Owners To Petition For Rent Increases Based On Increased Costs Of Waste Service Rates
    Ordinance
    Action: Scheduled

    This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 6/24/2025

16. 3.10 Subject: Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, Contract For Paving Equipment Parts And Repair Services From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Awarding A Contract To Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, The Lowest Responsive And Responsible Bidder In Response To RFQ #312524, To Provide Paving Equipment Parts And Repair Services In The Amount Not To Exceed Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000) Per Year For A Four Year Term, July 1, 2025, To June 30, 2029, For A Total Not To Exceed Contract Amount Of Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000) Over A Four Year Term; (2) Waiving The Local Business/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Utilization Requirement; (3)And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 7/8/2025

17. 3.11 Subject: Memorandum Of Agreement For 571 Crofton Avenue From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With The City Of Piedmont Establishing That The City Of Piedmont Will Process Planning And Building Entitlements For A Single-Family Dwelling Remodel And Conversion Of An Existing Garage Into An Accessory Dwelling Unit At 571 Crofton Avenue, A Property Located Within Both Jurisdictions; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 7/8/2025

18. 4 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: 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:

19. Open Forum
20. Adjournment
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23. 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.
24. DIAS REQUEST
25. The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Convened At 10:30 A.M. With President Council President Jenkins Presiding As Chairperson
26. 25-0800 Subject: Adopting The Biennial Budget For Fiscal Years 2025-27 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Adopting The Biennial Budget For Fiscal Years 2025-27 And Appropriating Funds To Cover Expenditures Approved By Said Budget; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Transfer Funds Between Departments, Programs And Funds As Necessary To Support Operations As Set Forth In The Adopted Policy Budget For Fiscal Year 2025-27; (3) Authorizing The Establishment Of The Right Of Way Repair And Maintenance Fund And Such Funds Needed To Support The Issuance Of Bonded Indebtedness During The 2025-27 Biennium; (4) Taking All Steps Necessary To Apply For And Receive Additional Funds Required To Advance And Complete The Projects Identified In The Capital Improvement Program And Accept And Appropriate Any Additional Funds Provided That Such Acceptance Is Consistent With And Does Not Otherwise Negatively Impact The City’s Capital Improvement Program; (5) Declaring A State Of Extreme Fiscal Necessity And The Existence Of A Severe And Unanticipated Financial Event; (6) Suspending For Fiscal Years 2025-2027 The Charter Mandated Minimum Staffing Budget Set Asides For The Office Of The City Auditor; (7) Suspending For Fiscal Years 2025-2027 The Charter Mandated Minimum Staffing Budget Set Asides For The Public Ethic Commission; And (8) Suspending The Minimum Budget Set Asides For The Democracy Dollars Fund And For Non-Staff Costs Related To The Public Ethics Commission’s Administration Of The Oakland Fair Elections Act’s Democracy Dollars Program
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 6/11/2025

27. 25-0801 Subject: FY 2025-27 Execution Of Maintenance Of Effort Waivers And Use Of One-Time Revenues To Balance The Biennial Budget From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The Use Of One-Time Revenues To Balance The Fiscal Years 2025-27 Biennial Budget Pursuant To Section 1, Part D Of The City Of Oakland Consolidated Fiscal Policy (Ordinance No. 13487 C.M.S.) (2) Declaring The Existence Of A Severe And Unanticipated Financial Event That Has Adversely Impacted The General Purpose Fund Such That The City In Unable To Budget At The Required Minimum Number Of 700 Sworn Police Personnel Pursuant To “The Oakland Community Violence And Emergency Response Act Of 2024” (Measure NN) (3) Declaring The Existence Of A Severe And Unanticipated Financial Event That Has Adversely Impacted The General Purpose Fund Such That The City Is Unable To Budget For The Library’s General Purpose Fund Appropriation At The Required Minimum Amount Of $12,992,267 Pursuant To “The 2018 Oakland Public Library Preservation Act” (Measure D) (4) Declaring The Existence Of A Severe And Unanticipated Financial Event That Has Adversely Impacted The General Purpose Fund Such That The City Is Unable To Budget For The Library’s General Purpose Fund Appropriation At The Required Minimum Amount Of $14,500,000 Pursuant To The Library Services Retention And Enhancement Act Of 1994 As Reapproved In 2022 (Measure C) (5) Declaring A State Of Extreme Fiscal Necessity, To Provide For The Temporary Suspension Of The ‘Park Maintenance’ Maintenance Of Effort Requirements, Pursuant To Section 4 Of The 2020 Oakland Parks And Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, And Homelessness Support Act (Measure Q) (6) Declaring A State Of Extreme Fiscal Necessity For The Biennial Budget, Allowing For The Minimum Budget Setaside For Public Campaign Financing To Be Suspended, Pursuant To The Oakland Fair Elections Act, Ballot Measure (Measure W) (7) Declaring A State Of Extreme Fiscal Necessity For The Biennial Budget, Allowing For The City Auditor Minimum Staffing Budget Set-Aside To Be Suspended, For A Two-Year Budget Cycle, Pursuant To The Government Reform Charter Amendment Of 2022, (Measure X) (8) Declaring A State Of Extreme Fiscal Necessity For The FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget, And Temporarily Suspending (1) The Requirement To Consider Advisory Board Recommendations Prior To Appropriating Funds, And (2) Restrictions On The Use Of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Revenue Pursuant To Resolution No. 90586 C.M.S. (9) Declaring A State Of Extreme Fiscal Necessity For The Biennial Budget, Authorizing The Use Of Funds Deposited Into The Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Fund 1870) To Balance The Fiscal Years 2025-27 Biennial Budget Pursuant To Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.62 “Affordable Housing Trust Fund” (10) Establishing The Intention Of The City Council To Prioritize Restoration Of Services To Meet The Maintenance Of Effort (MOE) Requirements
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 6/11/2025