*Special Community & Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland City Council's Community & Economic Development Committee met virtually to discuss and approve several key ordinances and resolutions related to building codes, fire safety, and housing development. The meeting focused on updating municipal codes and exploring opportunities for affordable housing, with all agenda items being approved and recommended for further review at a future City Council meeting.
Key Decisions
- Amendments to Oakland Fire Code Passed
- Updating Building Maintenance Code Passed
- Parcel Restriction Removal at 7211 Foothill Blvd Passed
- Local Amendments to 2022 California Building Construction Codes Passed
- CalHFA Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program Application Passed
Agenda
- The Oakland City Council Special Community & Economic Development Committee convened at 10:33 A.M., with Councilmember Kalb presiding as Chairperson.
- Chair Kalb noted the agenda will be modified to be taken in the following order: Items 1- 4, 6, 7, 5 and 8
- Councilmember Fife was noted present at 11:02 AM
- 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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- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- Roll Call / Call To Order
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- 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of November 15, 2022Informational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee ItemsInformational 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:
- 4 Subject: 7211 Foothill Blvd Parcel Restriction From: Councilmember Taylor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate The Removal, Amendment, Or Waiver Of Restrictions Imposed On The City-Owned 7101 Foothill Boulevard Parcel (Apn 039-3291-020) That Restricts Occupancy By Restaurants That Compete With McDonalds And Taco Bell In Order To Significantly Further Economic Development And Affordable Housing In East OaklandCity ResolutionAction: 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 Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: Amendments To The Oakland Fire Code, Chapter 15.12 From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Repealing Current Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.12, The Oakland Fire Code; (2) Making Findings To Substantiate Modifications To California Building Codes And Standards Due To Local Climatic, Geological Or Topographical Conditions; (3) Adopting And Making Local Amendments To The 2022 Edition Of The California Model Building Code, California Code Of Regulations Title 24, Part 9 (Also Referred To As The “California Fire Code”); (4) Recodifying Said Code As Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.12,The Oakland Fire Code; And (5) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Exemption FindingsOrdinanceAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Carroll Fife, 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 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6 Subject: Ordinance Updating The Oakland Building Maintenance Code. From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Building Maintenance Code (Oakland Municipal Code 15.08) To (1) Conform To The 2022 California Building Standards; (2) Establish Lead Hazard Abatement Standards; And (3) Provide Standards For Delayed Enforcement For Accessory Dwelling Units And Joint Live Work Quarters Where Correction Of Violations Is Not Necessary For Health And Safety; And Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Exemption 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 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7 Subject: Local Amendments To 2022 California Model Building Construction Code From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation; 1) A Resolution Of Findings Supporting Local Amendments To The 2022 Editions Of The California Model Building Construction Codes To Comply With Changes To State Law And Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Exemption Findings; AndCity 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, to be heard 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 22-0893 Subject: Local Amendments To 2022 California Model Building Construction Code From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Repealing The Oakland Amendments To The 2019 Edition Of The California Model Building Construction Codes, (2) Adopting Local Amendments To The 2022 Edition Of The California Model Building Construction Codes, (3) Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 To Comply With Changes To State Law, And (4) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Exemption FindingsOrdinanceAction: 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, to be heard 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 8 Subject: CalHFA ADU Predevelopment Grant From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply To Participate In California Housing Finance Agency’s (CalHFA) Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program, Enter Into A Lender Participation Agreement With CalHFA, Oversee The Disbursal Of Grant Funds From CalHFA To Homeowners Eligible For An Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant From CalHFA, And Appropriate Such Grant Funds To Fund 2144, Organization 89939, Project Code To Be Determined, Account 54912City ResolutionAction: 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 Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum
- 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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