*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. 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 participate in the meeting via phone/video conference without notice of their teleconference locations
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4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
5. Roll Call / Call To Order
6. 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
7. 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 28, 2022
   Report and Recommendation
   Action: 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:

8. 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
   Report and Recommendation
   Action: Accepted Passed

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

9. 4 Subject: Cannabis Regulatory Commission 2021 Annual Report From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Cannabis Regulatory Commission For The Year 2021
   Informational Report
   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 Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 10/4/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

10. 5 Subject: Study Session On The General Plan Update: Environmental Justice Element, Safety Element Update, And Industrial Lands Vision From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Conduct A Study Session And Receive An Informational Report As Follows: (A) Environmental Justice Element Requirements And Key Environmental Justice Issues In Oakland; (B) Safety Element Framework And Key Safety Issues In Oakland; (C) Key Opportunities And Challenges Facing Oakland’s Industrial Economy; And (D) Provide Feedback To Staff On Key Goals Needed To Address Environmental Justice Issues, Advance Equitable Processes For Integrating Climate Resilience And Public Safety Strategies, And Inform The Vision For Oakland’s Industrial Growth
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

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

11. Open Forum
12. Adjournment
13. 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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