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

Monday, January 4, 2021 · 11:00 AM AM · Tele-Conference

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a special meeting to install newly elected members and select leadership positions for 2021-2023. The meeting primarily focused on organizational structure, with council members taking time to remember several community members who had passed away.

Key Decisions

  • Election of City Council President Passed
  • Designation of President Pro Tempore Passed
  • Election of Vice Mayor Passed
  • Council Committee Appointments for 2021-2023 Passed
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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. This meeting shall serve to be the installation of elected members of the City of Oakland and the Oakland Unified School District
  3. 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/88240169699 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: 882 4016 9699 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
  4. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ALL ACTION ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN DURING OPEN FORUM.
  6. 2 Subject: Election Of The President Of The City Council From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Electing Councilmember ________________As President Of The City Council Of The City Of Oakland For The Term Beginning January 4, 2021 And Ending January 2, 2023 Pursuant To Resolution 88266 C.M.S.
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  7. 3 Subject: Designation Of President Pro Tempore From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming Councilmember _________________ As President Pro Tempore Of The City Council Of The City Of Oakland For The Term Beginning January 4, 2021 And Ending January 2, 2023 Pursuant To Resolution 88266 C.M.S.
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  8. 4 Subject: Election Of The Vice-Mayor Of The City Council From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Electing Councilmember ______________ As Vice Mayor Of The City Council Of The City Of Oakland For The Term Beginning January 4, 2021 And Ending January 3, 2022 Pursuant To Resolution 88266 C.M.S.
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Treva Reed, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 5 Subject: Council President Appointments To Council Committees For 2021-2023 From: Council President Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Pursuant To Council’s Rules Of Procedure (Resolution No. 88266 C.M.S.) To Confirm The City Council President’s Appointments Of The Members And Chairpersons Of The Public Works, Finance And Management, Community And Economic Development, Life Enrichment, Public Safety, Rules And Legislation, City Port Liaison Committee, And Education Partnership Committees Of The City Council For 2021-2023
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  10. CONTINUATION OF OPEN FORUM
  11. ADJOURNMENT
  12. 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 Display Device: (510) 238-3254 。
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  14. 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.
  15. The Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland City Council and Successor Redevelopment Agency was held on the above date. The meeting was convened at 11:00 AM
  16. Councilmember Reid took a point of personal privilege and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Tom Guarino, Deborah Pryor Gill, Gilda Bailey, Rev. DeQuincy Hentz, Sherwin Dunanay, Sue Dowdy; President Pro Tempore Thao, Councilmemer Kalb and Taylor requested to be included in the adjournment of Tom Guarino Councilmember Gallo took a point of personal privilege and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of The 100 plus victims of gun violence Councilmember Taylor took a point of personal privilege and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Oradell Patterson and Sharon Robinson Vice Mayor Taylor took a point of personal privilege and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Vivian Lurrain Young
  17. The Special Oakland City Council took a recess adjuring at 1:23 P.M
  18. The Special Oakland City Council re-convened at 1:58 PM