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*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/City Council

Monday, March 7, 2011 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a special meeting to discuss potential tax measures and emergency funding. The council proposed several new tax initiatives, including a telephone access line tax, real property transfer tax, and a parcel tax to address budget challenges. While some proposals were tabled, the parcel tax measure was approved to help increase general fund revenue.

Key Decisions

  • Emergency Declaration for General Taxes Ballot Measure Failed
  • Police and Fire Retirement System Liability Report Received and Filed
  • Telephone Access Line Tax Proposal No Action Taken
  • Real Property Transfer Tax Increase No Action Taken
  • Parcel Tax for General Fund Revenue Passed

Agenda

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call / ORA & Council COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jane Brunner; Dist. 1; Patricia Kernighan, Dist. 2; Nancy Nadel, Dist. 3; Libby Schaaf, Dist. 4; Ignacio De La Fuente, Dist. 5; Desley Brooks, Dist. 6; Rebecca Kaplan, At-Large, and President Larry Reid, Dist. 7
  3. OPEN FORUM (15 Minutes)
  4. 4 Subject: Emergency Declaration To Place General Taxes On Ballot From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution By The City Council Of The City Of Oakland Finding And Declaring An Emergency Pursuant To Article XIIIC, Section 2(B) Of The California Constitution Necessitating Submission Of Certain General Taxes To The Voters Before The Next Regular Election For The City Council.
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted Failed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Kernighan that this matter be Adopted and with the requirement that this action passes only with a unimous of all members present equal to 7 Ayes. The motion failed by the following vote:

  5. 5 Subject: Police And Fire Retirement System Liability From: Finance And Management Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Police And Fire Retirement System Unfunded Accrued Actuarial Liability, And The Termination Of The Swap Agreement Related To The Oakland Joint Powers Financing Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, 1998 Series A1/A2
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made, seconded by Councilmember Kernighan, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 7 Subject: Telephone Access Line Tax From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Submitting, On The Council's Own Motion, To The Electors At The June 7. 2011 Statewide Special Election (Or Such Later Date The Election Is Set), A Proposed Ordinance Establishing A Temporary Fiscal Emergency Measure Imposing For Five Years A Telephone Access Line Tax At A Rate Of $ • Per Month Per "Access Line", And O Per Month Per "Trunk Line"; Directing The City Clerk To Fix The Date For Submission Of Arguments And Provide For Notice And Publication In Accordance With The June 7, 2011, Statewide Special Election (Or Such Later Date The Election Is Set); And Consolidating The Election With The Statewide Special Election
    City Resolution
    Action: No Action Taken
  7. 8 Subject: Real Property Transfer Tax From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Submitting To The Voters At The June 7, 2011 Statewide Special Election (Or Such Later Date The Election Is Set) A Proposed Ordinance Amending The Real Property Transfer Tax, Chapter 4.20 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, Increasing The Tax Rate On Transfers Of Real Estate Over $ 1 | M B M (Or Such Higher Or Lower Amount As City Council May Choose) To Two Percent; Requesting The Services Of The Registrar Of Voters; Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The Special Election; And Consolidating The Election With The Statewide Special Election
    City Resolution
    Action: No Action Taken
  8. 9 Subject: Parcel Tax Ordinance From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council's Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The June 7, 2011 Statewide Special Election (Or Such Later Date The Election Is Set), A Proposed Ordinance Creating A Fiscal-Year Temporary Fiscal Emergency; Parcel Tax To Increase General Fund Revenue; Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The Special Election; And Consolidating The Election With The Statewide Special Election
    City Resolution
    Action: Adopted as Amended Passed

    A motion was made, seconded by Councilmember Kaplan, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. Continuation of Open Forum
  10. ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL SESSION (Meeting shall conclude no later than 12:00 a.m., unless extended by Majority Vote of the Council)
  11. TTD 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 48 hours 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
    City Resolution
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