*Special Community & Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland City Council's Community & Economic Development Committee held a virtual meeting focusing on community development, housing, and workforce initiatives. The committee discussed various reports on housing, small businesses, and urban development, with several items forwarded to future city council meetings. Key discussions included the impact of historical redlining and strategies for supporting local businesses and affordable housing.
Key Decisions
- Workforce Development Board Budget and Contracts Passed
- 12th Street Remainder Parcel Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Passed
- Report on Redlined Neighborhoods in District Three Received and Forwarded
- Small Business Roundtable Recommendations Received and Forwarded
- Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2021 Received and Forwarded
Agenda
- 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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- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- Roll Call / Call To Order
- 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
- 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of May 24, 2022Report and RecommendationAction: 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:
- 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee ItemsReport and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 Subject: Report On Redlined Neighborhoods In District Three From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Impact Of Financing Relationships And Housing And Zoning And Related Municipal Policies That Created The Cypress Freeway, The 7th Street Post Office, The West Oakland Bart Station And All Redlined Areas Of Council District 3, Including An Analysis Of Displacement Through Eminent Domain, Lost Wealth Due To Segregation, Depreciated Property Value And GentrificationInformational ReportAction: Received and Forwarded Passed
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, 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 7/19/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: Small Business Roundtable Recommendations And Co-Op Businesses From: Councilmember Fife And Council President Bas Recommendation: Approve A Report And Recommendation From The City Administrator On Implementation Of The Recommendations From The 2017 Small Business Roundtable Task Force, Including An Update On What Actions Have Been Taken In Line With The Recommendations Regarding Small Business Support And Services; And An Update On The 2015 Resolution In Support Of Worker Cooperatives In The City Of OaklandInformational ReportAction: Received and Forwarded Passed
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, 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 7/19/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6 Subject: Informational Report On The Provisional Tax Exemption Or Tax Reduction For Certain Owner-Occupied Residential Rental Properties From: Council President Bas And Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Approve A Report And Recommendation From The Finance Department On Ordinance No. 13579 C.M.S. Which Provides A Provisional Tax Exemption Or Tax Reduction For Certain Owner-Occupied Residential Rental Properties Under Certain Conditions, Including Information On Outreach And ImplementationInformational ReportAction: Continued Passed
A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Continued to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7 Subject: Fees Annual Report For Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 And Five-Year Impact Fee Review And Update Reports From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Receive The Annual Report On The Affordable Housing, Transportation, Capital Improvements, And Jobs/Housing Impact Fees For Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21; And The Five-Year Impact Fee Review And Updated Reports For Affordable Housing, Transportation, Capital Improvements, And Jobs/Housing Impact FeesInformational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 8 Subject: Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021 From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Receive An Informational Report On The City Of Oakland’s Housing Element Annual Progress Report For Calendar Year 2021Informational ReportAction: Received and Forwarded Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Carroll Fife, 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 7/19/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 9 Subject: Workforce Development Board FY 2022-23 Budget And Contracts From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Following Actions: (1) Adopting The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Workforce Development Budget; (2) Accepting And Appropriating Five Million Eight Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Dollars ($5,896,000) Of Youth Workforce Development Program Funds From The Office Of The Governor’s California Volunteers To Increase Youth And Young Adult Employment Services And Develop Pathways Into Careers In Public Service; (3) Accepting And Appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) From The California Workforce Development Board; (4) Authorizing Grant Award Agreements With Service Providers Competitively Selected By The Oakland Workforce Development Board To Provide Comprehensive Career Services, Adult Career Services, And Youth Career Services From Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Funds And Other Funds For Fiscal Year 2022-23; (5) Authorizing The Carryover Of Unspent Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funds To Contracted Service Providers In Fiscal Year 2022-23; And (6) Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For And Accept Grants And Contributions For Workforce Development Services Beyond The WIOA Title I Formula Funding And Other Budgeted Funding Sources Up To Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) Per Instance With The Approval Of The Oakland Workforce Development Board Without Returning To CouncilCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Dan Kalb, 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 / Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board, to be heard 7/5/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 10 Subject: 12th Street Remainder Parcel ENA With East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Declaring A Portion Of The 12th Street Remainder Parcel, Located At East 12th Street And 2nd Avenue (Property) As Exempt Surplus Land Under The State Surplus Land Act Meeting The Criteria Under Government Code Section 54221(F)(1)(A); (2) Waiving The Competitive Process For Disposition Of Property For Development; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Enter Into An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement With East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, And/Or An Affiliated Entity For Twelve Months With One Additional Six-Month Administrative Extension, For The Potential Lease Disposition And Development Of A Portion Of The Property And Development Of An Affordable Housing Project, Subject To The Completion Of A California Environmental Quality Act DeterminationCity ResolutionAction: 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 / Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board, to be heard 7/5/2022, On Consent. The motion carried by the following vote:
- OPEN FORUM / CITIZEN COMMENTS
- 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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- COUNCILMEMBER GALLO WAS NOTED EXCUSED AT 5:14 P.M.
- MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
- AT 4:13 P.M. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEBER GALLO, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FIFE, TO EXTEND THE MEETING PAST 3 HOURS
- 22-0596 Subject: 12 Street Remainder Property ENA With SAHA From: Community And Economic Development Committee Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Directing The City Administrator to (A) Solicit A Proposal From Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) For A 100% Affordable Housing Project On The Second Portion Of The 12th Street Remainder Parcel, Located At East 12th Street And 2nd Avenue (Property) That Would Qualify As Exempt Surplus Land Under California Surplus Land Act Section 54421(F)(1)(A), And (B) Provide A Timeline To Return To Council With A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator Negotiate And Enter Into An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement With SAHA For The PropertyCity ResolutionAction: Scheduled Passed
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Scheduled to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 7/19/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- The Oakland City Council Special Community & Economic Development Committee convened at 1:08P.M. with Councilmember Kalb presiding as Chairperson.