* Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland City Council and the Youth Advisory Commission

Friday, March 27, 2020 · 11:00 AM AM · TeleConference

TL;DR

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland City Council held an emergency meeting focused on protecting residents, particularly those most vulnerable. The council took significant actions to prevent evictions, support homeless populations, and provide emergency services during the public health crisis.

Key Decisions

  • Eviction Moratorium Emergency Ordinance Passed
  • CDC Guidelines for Homeless Encampments Passed
  • Emergency Housing Acquisition for Homeless Prevention Passed
  • Emergency Waste Collection Services for Homeless Encampments Passed
  • Day Laborer Program Contract Passed
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Agenda

  1. Items 2 and 4 were taken together
  2. Items 5 and 6 were taken together
  3. Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, all members of the City Council as well as the City Administrator, City Attorney and City Clerk will join the meeting via phone/video conference and no teleconference locations are required. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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  5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  7. 1 Subject: Eviction Moratorium Emergency Ordinance From: Councilmember Bas, President Pro Tempore Kalb, And City Attorney Parker Recommendation: Adopt An Emergency Ordinance (1) Imposing A Moratorium On Residential Evictions, Rent Increase, And Late Fees During The Local Emergency Proclaimed In Response To The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic; (2) Prohibiting Residential And Commercial Evictions Based On Nonpayment Of Rent That Became Due During The Local Emergency When Tenant Suffered A Substantial Loss Of Income Due To COVID-19; (3) Prohibiting Residential Evictions For Non-Payment Of Rent When The Landlord Impeded The Payment Of Rent; And (4) Calling On State And Federal Legislators And On Financial Institutions To Provide Relief To Low-income Homeowners And Landlords
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

    A motion was made by Nikki Bas, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 2 Subject: CDC Interim Guidelines On Homelessness And Covid-19 From: Council President Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Requesting The City Administrator To Follow The Center For Disease Control (“CDC”) Interim Guidelines On Homelessness And Covid-19 To Only Clear Encampments If Individual Housing Units Or Alternative Shelter Is Provided
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 3 Subject: The Results Of The City Of Oakland Special Municipal Election From: Office of The City Clerk Recommendation: Resolution Declaring The Results Of The City Of Oakland Special Municipal Election Held On Tuesday, March 3, 2020
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 4 Subject: Action To Prevent COVID-19 From Spreading From: Council President Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation; 1) A Resolution Requesting The City Administrator To Acquire Buildings, Facilities And Supplies For The Provision Of Aide And Housing To The Homeless Residents To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19 In Homeless Communities And Authorizing The City Administrator To Seek Reimbursement From The Federal Government For Costs Associated With The Acquisitions; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 20-0317 2) A Resolution Waiving Advertising And Bidding And Request For Proposal/Qualifications Requirements Advertising And Authorizing The City Administrator To: Award An Emergency Contract In An Amount Up To $1,600,000 To Obtain Emergency Waste Collection Services At Homeless Encampments In Oakland, Allocate $1,600,000 In Fiscal Year 2019-2021 Of General Purpose Funds (1010) For The Contract, And Seek Reimbursement From Federal Agencies For Reimbursement Of The Costs Of The Contract
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 5 Subject: Oakland Day Laborer Program Contract From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing (1) The City Administrator Or His Or Her Designee To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Causa Justa:Just Cause And Its Partners (Street Level Health And Centro Legal De La Raza) To Administer The Oakland Day Laborer Program For Fiscal Year 2019-2020 In An Amount Not To Exceed $195,000 With A One-Year Option To Renew In An Amount Not To Exceed $220,000; And (2) Waiving The Formal Request For Proposals / Qualifications Process For The Professional Services Agreement
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution be Adopted.

  13. 6 Subject: Team Oakland Contract Extension From: Oakland Public Works Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending City Council Resolution No. 87653 C.M.S. To Authorize A Three-Year Contract Extension With The Youth Employment Partnership To Implement Team Oakland Program From June 30, 2020, To June 30, 2023, In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) Per Year And Waive The Advertising And Proposal Qualifications Requirement Associated With Said Contract
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This City Resolution be Adopted.

  14. 7 ORAL REPORT OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING CLOSED SESSION & DISCLOSURE OF NON-CONFIDENTIAL CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
    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:

  15. OPEN FORUM (Total Time Avaliable: 15 Minutes)
  16. ADJOURNMENT
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