* Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland City Council, SSOC, CPAB, and Police Commission

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 · 5:30 PM AM · Virtual Tele- Conference Via Zoom

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a special meeting focused on violence reduction efforts, with presentations from the Police Department, Department of Violence Prevention, and community safety groups. The meeting aimed to address gun violence and develop strategies to improve public safety in Oakland.

Key Decisions

  • Violence Reduction Report from Measure Z Received and Filed
  • Oral Reports on Reducing Gun Violence Accepted
  • Gun Crime Data and Police Response Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. The * Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland City Council, CPAB, SSOC, and Police Commission was convened at 6:18 PM
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  3. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  4. PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMENTS ON ALL ACTION ITEMS EXCEPT PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL NOT BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN
  5. 2 Subject: Violence Reduction Efforts Through Measure Z - Public Safety And Services Violence Prevention Act Of 2014 From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department, Department Of Violence Prevention, Oakland Fire Department On Efforts To Reduce Violence In Oakland Through The Measure Z - Public Safety And Services Violence Prevention Act Of 2014 Presented To The City Council, Safety And Services Oversight Commission, Community Policing Advisory Board And The Police Commission
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

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

  6. 3 Subject: Oral Reports On Reducing Gun Violence From: Councilmember Kalb And Councilmember Gallo Recommendation: Receive And Oral Report From Oakland Police Department, Department Of Violence Prevention, Safety And Services Oversight Commission (Measure Z), Cease Fire, And Community Policing Advisory Board On Reducing Gun Violence In Oakland
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

    A motion was made by Treva Reid, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 4 Subject: Gun Crime Data And Police Response Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report And Recommendations For Action Regarding Making Guns The Top Law Enforcement Priority For Oakland; Supporting The Decrease Of Illegal Guns And Gun Violence By Increasing Gun Tracing, Improving Response Time To Shooting Notifications, And Prioritizing Response To Gun Crime [TITLE CHANGE]
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Treva Reid, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. OPEN FORUM / CITIZEN COMMENTS (Time Available: 15 Minutes)
  9. ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL SESSION (Meeting Shall Conclude No Later Than 12:00 A.M., Unless Extended By Majority Vote Of The Council)
  10. 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
  11. THE HANGING OF BANNERS, POSTERS, SIGNS, OR ANY MATERIAL ON OR OVER THE GALLERY BANNISTERS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THOSE ATTENDING MEETINGS.
  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.