*Special Community & Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland City Council's Community & Economic Development Committee met virtually to discuss several key policy updates, focusing on housing development, workforce programs for unhoused individuals, and zoning changes. The committee made recommendations on accessory dwelling units, density bonuses, and received a report on employment training programs.
Key Decisions
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Zoning Code Update Passed
- Density Bonus Ordinance Update Approved as Amended
- Workforce Development Program Report Received and Filed
Agenda
- The Oakland City Council Special Community And Economic Development Committee convened at 1:31 P.M., with Councilmember Kalb presiding as Chairperson.
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- Roll Call / Call To Order
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- 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 26, 2021Report and RecommendationAction: Approved Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee ItemsReport and RecommendationAction: Approved Passed
A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 Subject: Report On Save And Downtown Streets Team Programs From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Human Services Department On Implementation, Performance, And Outcomes Of The Soldiers Against Violence Everywhere (Save) And Downtown Streets Team’s Workforce Development And Employment Training Programs Serving Unhoused IndividualsInformational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: Density Bonus Ordinance Update From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance, As Recommended By The Planning Commission, Amending The Oakland Planning Code To Update Chapter 17.107 Density Bonus And Incentive ProcedureOrdinanceAction: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward
This Ordinance be Approved as Amended 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 1/18/2022
- 6 Subject: Amendments To Oakland Planning Code Related To Accessory Dwelling Units From: Planning & Building Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance, As Recommended By The City Planning Commission, Amending The Oakland Planning Code To: 1) Revise Regulations For Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) And Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) To Comply With State Law; 2) Amend The S-9 Zoning Overlay Zone That Identifies Areas In The City Where ADUs Are Restricted To One Internal Conversion ADU Or JADU Per Residential Lot; 3) Provide An Exception Mechanism For Allowing Attached And Detached ADUs In The S-9 Zoning Overlay Zone; 4) Provide Additional Wildfire Building Protections In S-9 Zoning Overlay Zone; 5) Make Conforming Changes In Various Sections Of The Oakland Planning Code Related To ADUs; And 6) Make Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) FindingsOrdinanceAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 12/7/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
- Adjournment
- 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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