*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 · 10:00 AM AM · Virtual Tele - Conference Via Zoom

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council's Special Community & Economic Development Committee held a study session on the Howard Terminal Waterfront Project, focusing on potential development terms with the Oakland Athletics. The meeting discussed project details including infrastructure, housing, and environmental considerations for the proposed waterfront ballpark district.

Key Decisions

  • Non-Binding Development Agreement Terms with Athletics Investment Group Received and Filed
  • Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District Project Overview No Action Taken
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  3. The Oakland City Council Special Community and Economic Development Committee convened at 10:00 AM, with Councilmember Kalb presiding as Chairperson.
  4. Roll Call / Call To Order
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMENT ON ALL ACTION ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN DURING OPEN FORUM
  6. 2 Subject: Howard Terminal Waterfront Project From: Councilmember Kalb Recommendation: Conduct A Study Session And Receive An Information Report As Follows: (A)The Proposed Non-Binding Terms Of A Development Agreement With The Athletics Investment Group LLC D/B/A The Oakland Athletics, A California Limited Liability Company, Including Terms For, But Not Limited To, A Potential Infrastructure Financing District, Affordable Housing, And Non-Relocation, Relating To The Proposed Project; And
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

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

  7. 3 (B) The Proposed Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District Project To Be Developed On The Property Known As The Howard Terminal At The Port Of Oakland (Project), Including But Not Limited To The Following: (1) Port Of Oakland’s And City’s Project Decision Responsibilities, Including The City-Port Regulatory Framework; (2) Project Approvals And Timelines; (3) Community Benefits; (4) Analysis Of Environmental Toxic Contaminants At Project Site And Anticipated Remediation Process; And (5) Potential Impacts To Nearby Maritime Industry And Port-Related And Non-Port Related Jobs [TITLE CHANGE]
    Informational Report
    Action: No Action Taken

    This Informational Report be No Action Taken.

  8. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  9. Adjournment
  10. 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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