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

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 · 4:30 PM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a special meeting to discuss and approve the Violence Prevention Services Spending Plan for 2021-2024. The meeting was conducted virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public participation allowed through various online and phone methods.

Key Decisions

  • Violence Prevention Program Strategies and Funding Priorities Adopted as Amended
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Agenda

  1. 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
  2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public may observe and/or participate in this meeting many ways. OBSERVE: • To observe, the public may view the televised video conference by viewing KTOP channel 10 on Xfinity (Comcast) or ATT Channel 99 and locating City of Oakland KTOP – Channel 10 • To observe the meeting online from the City’s Agenda Meeting Calendar, at the noticed meeting time, please click on https://oakland.legistar.com/calendar.aspx and click on the “In Progress” link under “Video” for the corresponding meeting. • To observe the meeting by video conference, please click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82309779653 at the noticed meeting time. • To listen to the meeting by phone, please call the numbers below at the noticed meeting time: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 823 0977 9653 If asked for a participant ID or code, press #. COMMENT: ALL PUBLIC COMMENT ON ACTION ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING UNDER ITEM 1. COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN UNDER OPEN FORUM AT THE END OF THE MEETING There are three ways to submit public comments. • eComment. To send your comment directly to Council members and staff BEFORE the meeting starts please click on https://oakland.legistar.com/calendar.aspx and click on the “eComment” link for the corresponding meeting. Please note that eComment submission closes five (5) minutes before posted meeting time. • To comment by Zoom video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on a eligible agenda item at the beginning of the meeting. You will be permitted to speak during your turn,allowed to comment, and after the allotted time, re-muted. Instructions on how to “Raise Your Hand” is available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205566129 - Raise-Hand-In-Webinar. • To comment by phone, please call on one of the above listed phone numbers. You will be prompted to “Raise Your Hand” by pressing “*9” to speak when Public Comment is taken. You will be permitted to speak during your turn, allowed to comment, and after the allotted time, re-muted. Please unmute your self by pressing *6. If you have any questions, please email Asha Reed, Assistant City Clerk at AReed@oaklandca.gov. - Office of the City Clerk
  3. THIS MEETING WAS NOTICED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHARTER SECTION 208. PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 208, A WRITTEN REQUEST TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AN AGENDA ITEM WAS SERVED UPON THECITY CLERK MARCH 19, 2018 BY THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS
  4. The Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland City Council and Successor Redevelopment Agency was held on the above date. Opening with the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was convened at 10:14 p.m.
  5. Roll Call / Call To Order
  6. PUBLIC COMMENT COMMENT ON ALL ACTION ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN DURING OPEN FORUM
  7. 2 Subject: Violence Prevention Services Spending Plan From: Department OF Violence Prevention Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The City's (1) Violence Prevention Program Strategies And (2) Funding Priorities For Programs Funded By The 2014 Oakland Public Safety And Services Violence Prevention Act (Safety And Services Act) For July 2021 Through The End Of The Safety And Services Act Funding Period (December 2024) as 1) presented by staff at the Life Enrichment Committee of December 8, 2020; or 2) as presented by staff and directing the City Administrator to return to Council within 60 days with any proposed revisions to the spending plan; or 3) Direct the City Administration to continue with existing spending plan for either six (6) or nine (9) months and direct the City Administrator to return to Council by June 30 with an amended spending plan for consideration
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Lynette McElhaney, seconded by Sheng Thao, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  9. Adjournment
  10. 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.
  11. Americans With Disabilities Act If you need special assistance to participate in Oakland City Council and Committee meetings please contact the Office of the City Clerk. When possible, please notify the City Clerk 5 days prior to the meeting so we can make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Also, in compliance with Oakland's policy for people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strongly scented products to meetings. Office of the City Clerk - Agenda Management Unit Phone: (510) 238-6406 Fax: (510) 238-6699 Recorded Agenda: (510) 238-2386 Telecommunications Relay Service: 711
  12. MATERIALS RELATED TO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKETS MAY BE VIEWED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 1 FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, OAKLAND, CA 94612 FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.