*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

Monday, May 17, 2021 · 1:00 PM AM · Tele - Conference

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council's Community and Economic Development Committee held a virtual meeting focusing on several informational reports and potential policy changes. Most agenda items were withdrawn or received without immediate action, with discussions centering on housing, business taxes, and local economic development.

Key Decisions

  • Impact Fees Annual Report Received and Forwarded
  • Business Tax Exemption for Small Landlords Withdrawn with No New Date
  • L/SLBE Program Annual Report Approved and Forwarded
  • Housing and Community Development Strategic Action Plan Received and Filed
  • Cannabis Regulatory Commission Annual Report Received and Forwarded
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Agenda

  1. The Oakland City Council Special Community And Economic Development Committee convened at 1:08 PM, with Councilmember Kalb presiding as Chairperson.
  2. 18-0376 Subject: Informational Report on Local Construction Projects’ Employment From: Council President Reid Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Total Number of Locally Employed For Construction Projects in Oakland Since 2015, Included But Not Limited To, The Total Amount Of Hours Logged
    Informational Report
    Action: Withdrawn with No New Date Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Withdrawn with No New Date. The motion carried by the following vote:

  3. 18-1769 Subject: Business Tax Exemption For Small Landlords From: President Pro Tempore Kalb And Councilmember Gallo Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Municipal Code, Chapter 5.04, Section 5.04.420, To Fully Or Partially Exempt From The Business Tax On Residential Property Rentals Those Landlords With Household Income Of 150 Percent Of Area Median Income Or Less Who Rent Out: (1) Three Or Fewer Rooms In Their Single Family Home Of Personal Residence; Or (2) A Unit From Their Owner-Occupied Duplex, Or Single-Family Home With One Or Two Accessory Dwelling Unit(S)
    Ordinance
    Action: Withdrawn with No New Date Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Withdrawn with No New Date. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. 18-2103 Subject: Finance And Management Chair Study Session On Equity And Housing From: Councilmember McElhaney Recommendation: A Study Session With Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Finance And Management Committee Chair, To Review The 2018 Oakland Equity Indicator’s Report, 2015 Housing Equity Roadmap, And The Mayor’s Housing Cabinet 2016 Report “A Road Towards Equity” And 2017 “Oakland At Home” Update On Friday, July 19, 2019, 9am - 12 P.M.
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Withdrawn with No New Date Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Withdrawn with No New Date. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, all members of the City Council as well as the City Administrator, City Attorney and City Clerk will join the meeting via phone/video conference and no teleconference locations are required
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  7. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  8. Roll Call / Call To Order
  9. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT ON ALL ACTION ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN DURING OPEN FORUM.
    Action: Accepted

    This be Accepted.

  10. 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of April 27, 2021
    Report and Recommendation
  11. 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 4 Subject: Impact Fees Annual Report From: Planning & Building Department Recommendation: Receive The Annual Report On The Affordable Housing, Transportation, Capital Improvements, And Jobs/Housing Impact Fees
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 6/1/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 5 Subject: Gateway Industrial Area, Former Oakland Army Base From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Status Of The Buildout Of The Former Oakland Army Base, Including (1) Public Improvements And (2) Private Improvements
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed

    This Informational Report be Received and Filed.

  14. 6 Subject: HCD Strategic Action Plan 2021-2023 From: Housing And Community Development Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Strategic Action Plan For The Housing & Community Development Department
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 7 Subject: Cannabis Regulatory Commission 2019-2020 Annual Reports From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Cannabis Regulatory Commission For The Years 2019-2020
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 6/1/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 8 Subject: L/SLBE Program Annual Report From: Councilmember Taylor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Directing The City Administrator To 1) Conduct Two Or More Focus Groups Per Year And An Annual Survey Of Local Businesses Regarding Possible L/SLBE Program Enhancements And 2) Annually Present Its Findings, Policy Recommendations, And A Program Improvement Action Plan To The City Council’s Community & Economic Development Committee
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, 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 6/1/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  18. Adjournment
  19. In the event of 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.
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