*Special Community & Economic Development Committee

Agenda

1. The Oakland City Council Special Community & Economic Development Committee convened at 2:00 p.m. with Councilmember Kalb presiding as Chairperson.
2. DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE THAO, A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOTED, AND A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE , AND TO CONVENE AS A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL AT 2:32 PM
3. Councilmember Taylor was noted present at 2:05 p.m.
4. The Roll Call was modified to Councilmember Gallo Excused
5. A motion was moved, seconded and carried to extend the meeting past 5:00 p.m.
6. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e ), the City Council has found that an imminent risk to the health of attendees due to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exist. Therefore, all City Councilmembers will particulate in the meeting via phone/video conference without notice of their teleconference locations
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8. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
9. Roll Call / Call To Order
10. PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMENTS ON ALL ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN DURING OPEN FORUM
11. 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of January 25, 2022
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

12. 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: 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:

13. 4 Subject: Resolution To Authorize Section 108 Funds From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To (1) Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Funds From The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) Under The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program For Approximately $34 Million, Not To Exceed Five Times The City’s Current Community Development Block Grant Less Outstanding Section 108 Loans And Commitments; (2) Award Section 108 Funds To Projects Without Returning To Council; And (3) Prepare And Submit To HUD A Substantial Amendment To The City’s 2021/22 Annual Action Plan To Include A Summary Of Section 108 Planned Activities
    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 3/1/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

14. 5 Subject: General Plan Update / 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Study Session From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Approve A Report And Recommendation As Follows: (A) Receive An Informational Presentation On The General Plan Update And The 2023-2031 Housing Element Update; And (B) Receive An Informational Presentation On Preliminary Findings On The Progress And Accomplishments Made By The City To Implement Policies Adopted In The City’s 2015-2023 Housing Element; And (C) Receive An Informational Presentation On Housing Needs, Assessment Of Fair Housing And Preliminary Housing Sites Options; And (D) Receive Public Comments And Provide Feedback To Staff
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

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

15. 6 Subject: Permanent Flex Streets Program From: Economic Workforce And Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.62, Section 5.51.150, Section 12.08.250, And Section 17.07.060(C) Of The Oakland Municipal Code (OMC) To Create A Permanent Program For Restaurant, Retail, Café, Parklet, And Mobile Food Vending Uses Of Outdoor Private Spaces And Public Right-Of-Ways (Oakland Flex Streets Program) To Continue To Encourage Healthy Outdoor Use And Enjoyment Of Business; Direct City Administrator To Return With Ordinance Amending The Master Fee Schedule With A Flex Streets Application And Annual Permit Fee To Take Effect By July 1, 2023 For Each Component Of The Program, Including An Equity Fee Waiver Program For Flex Streets Program Applicants Who Meet Certain Equity Criteria; And Adopt Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Loren Taylor, 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 3/1/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

16. OPEN FORUM / CITIZEN COMMENTS
17. Adjournment
18. 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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