Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency / City Council / Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board
TL;DR
The Oakland City Council held a lengthy meeting that approved various resolutions and ordinances, including renewals of local emergencies related to homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and medical cannabis. The council also authorized several agreements, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure and police task force collaborations.
Key Decisions
- Renewal of Local Emergency Declarations for Homelessness Passed
- Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Infrastructure License Agreement Passed
- Oakland Police Department Memorandum of Understanding with US Marshals Passed
- Prohibition of Cannabis Cultivation in Residential/Work-Live Spaces Passed
- Civil Protection of People of Oakland Ordinance Passed
Agenda
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- DEFINITION OF TERMS: • Action Item: shall mean any resolution, ordinance, public hearing, motion or recommendation requiring official vote and approval of the City Council to be effective. • Informational Item: shall mean an agenda item consisting only of an informational report that does not require or permit Council action. • Consent Item: shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda, any action or informational item that a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council with unanimous recommendation for approval, except: 1) any item having a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Rules and Legislation Committee; 2) any action item that the Rules and Legislation Committee has placed on the Consent Calendar in accordance with Rule 26; or 3), any item that requires a public hearing or that is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item. • Non-Consent Item: shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda, any action or informational item that: 1) a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council without unanimous recommendation for approval; 2) has a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Rules and Legislation Committee or: 3) requires a public hearing or is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item.
- Pursuant to California Government Code § 54953: Councilmember Treva Reid is Participating By Teleconference at: Courtyard by Marriott, 6 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Call To Order
- ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
- ACTIONS ON SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Ceremonial Presentations, Reports/Presentations From The Mayor, Council Acknowledgements/Announcements):
- 3.1 Subject: Resolution Commending And Honoring Ian Appleyard From: Councilmember Gallo, Human Resources Management Department And Office Of City Administration Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Commending And Honoring Ian Appleyard For 20 Years Of Exemplary Service To The City Of Oakland And Congratulating Him Upon His RetirementCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3.2 Subject: Resolution Recognizing Team Oakland From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Recognizing Team Oakland For Participating In The 2023 International Children's Games To Be Held In Daegu, South KoreaCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
A motion was made by Treva Reid, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT MINUTES FROM THE MEETINGS OF JUNE 14, 2023, JUNE 20, 2023, JUNE 26, 2023 AND JUNE 28, 2023Report and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA AND PROCEDURAL ITEMS (Requests To: Reschedule Items From Consent To Non-Consent To The Next Council Agenda, Speak On Consent Calendar, Register Votes, Change Order Of Items, Reconsiderations, Pull Items Held In Committee):
- CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
- AT THIS TIME, THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LEONA QUARRY AND OAKLAND AREA GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS SHALL BE CONVENED
- 6.1 Subject: Leona Quarry GHAD Meeting From: Leona Quarry GHAD Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Leona Quarry Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Legislation: 1) A Leona Quarry GHAD Resolution No. 2023/01 Appointing Oakland City Council District 6 Representative As GHAD Chair;City ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Nikki Fortunato Bas, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 23-0530 2) A Leona Quarry GHAD Resolution No. 2023/02 Reinstating A Levy In The Amount Of $728.93 For FY 2023/24 And Adopting The Annual GHAD Budget For Fiscal Year 2023/24, And Updating GHAD Manager Payment Limits Under The Existing Consulting Services Agreement, AndCity ResolutionAction: Adopted as Amended Passed
A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Nikki Fortunato Bas, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 23-0531 3) A Leona Quarry GHAD Resolution No. 2023/03 Acknowledging Change In Law Firm Name To Fennemore Wendel Serving As GHAD Attorney And Clerk And Approving The Contract For ServicesCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Nikki Fortunato Bas, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6.2 Subject: Oakland Area GHAD Meeting From: Oakland Area GHAD Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Oakland Area Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Legislation: 1) A Oakland Area GHAD Resolution No. 2023/01 Appointing Oakland City Council District 6 Representative As GHAD ChairCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 23-0533 2) A Oakland Area GHAD Resolution No. 2023/02 Adopting The Annual GHAD Budget For Fiscal Year 2023/24 And Updating GHAD General Manager Payment Limits Under The Existing Consulting Services AgreementCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
- 23-0534 3) A Oakland Area GHAD Resolution No. 2023/03 Acknowledging Change In Law Firm Name To Fennemore Wendel Serving As GHAD Attorney And Clerk And Approves Contract For ServicesCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
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- AT THIS TIME, THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LEONA QUARRY AND OAKLAND AREA GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS WILL BE ADJOURNED
- 6.3 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of A Critical Public Health Crisis With Regard To The Human Immunodeficiency Virus ("HIV")/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ("AIDS") EpidemicCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
This City Resolution was Adopted.
- 6.4 Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The City Of OaklandCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
This City Resolution was Adopted.
- 6.5 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Councilmember Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of The City’s Homelessness CrisisCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
This City Resolution was Adopted.
- 6.6 Subject: Trybe, Inc. License Agreement For Use Of San Antonio Park Tennis Courts For Community Programming From: Council President Fortunato Bas Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A License Agreement With Trybe, Inc., A California Nonprofit Organization, To Activate The San Antonio Park Tennis Courts For Town Nights And Year-Round Community Programming For A 1-Year Term With Two 1-Year Options At A Rate Of Zero Dollars ($0.00) Per Year, Effective June 1, 2023; (2) Making Findings That The License For Below Fair Market Value Is In The Best Interest Of The City; And (3) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act FindingsOrdinanceAction: Approved for Final Passage Passed
This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage.
- 6.7 Subject: Salary Ordinance Amendment For City Attorney And City Auditor From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (“Salary Ordinance”) To Increase The Salary For City Attorney And City AuditorOrdinanceAction: Approved for Final Passage Passed
A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Approved for Final Passage. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6.8 Subject: Master Site License Agreement For Installation Of Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Infrastructure From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute With East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), A Not-For-Profit Joint Powers Authority (JPA), A Master Site License Agreement To Install And Operate Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Infrastructure For A Commercial Operation Term Of Fifteen (15) Years Each Not To Exceed July 30, 2040, At A Rate Of Zero Dollars ($0.00) Per Year And Subject To Potential Early Termination Damages For The Following Municipal Facilities: A. Piedmont Lot Located At 4050 Howe Street; B. Diamond Lot Located At 3400 Dimond Avenue; And C. Grand Avenue Lot Located At 3270 Grand Avenue; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute With EBCE A Site License Agreement For The City Center West Garage Located At 1250 Martin Luther King Junior Way Pursuant To Resolution No. 88855 C.M.S.; (3) Making Findings That The Licenses For A Below Fair Market Value Are In The Best Interest Of The City; (4) Declaring Such Municipal Facilities As Exempt Surplus Land Under The State Surplus Land Act; And (5) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) FindingsOrdinanceAction: Approved for Final Passage Passed
This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage.
- 6.9 Subject: Prohibiting Cannabis Cultivation Approvals On Parcels With Work/Live Or Residential Uses From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Amending Section 5.81.150 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Prohibit The Approval And/Or Permitting Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation At Locations: (A) Where “Work/Live” Type Uses, As Defined In Chapter 5.81 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, Existed As Of June 1, 2023 Or (B) Where Residential Uses Existed As Of June 1, 2023; And (2) Making California Environmental Quality Act FindingsOrdinanceAction: Approved for Final Passage Passed
This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage.
- 6.10 Subject: The Civil Protection Of The People Of Oakland Ordinance From: Office Of The City Attorney, Director Flynn, Mayor Thao, City Administrator Falk, President Pro Tempore Kalb And Council President Fortunato Bas Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Adding Section 1.10 To The Oakland Municipal Code, Entitled “The Civil Protection Of The People Of Oakland Ordinance,” To Detail The City Attorney’s Authority To Bring Civil Actions To Protect The Health, Safety, And Welfare Of Oaklanders And Equitably Enforce Violations Of City Law, Consistent With The CharterOrdinanceAction: Approved for Final Passage Passed
This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage.
- 6.11 Subject: Rebecca Johnson V. City Of Oakland, Does 1-20 From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Rebecca Johnson V. City Of Oakland, And Does 1-20, Inclusive, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 21CV004044, City Attorney’s File No. 34576, In The Amount Of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($175,000.00) (Department Of Transportation - Dangerous Condition Of Public Property)City ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
This City Resolution was Adopted.
- 6.12 Subject: Timothy Michael Ryan V. City of Oakland, Et Al. From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Timothy Michael Ryan V. City Of Oakland, Roland Holmgren, And Patrick Gonzales, United States District Court Case No. 4:22-CV-00521 DMR, City Attorney File No. X05376 For The Sum Of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($400,000.00) (Oakland Police Department - Excessive Force)City ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
This City Resolution was Adopted.
- 6.13 Subject: FY 2021-22 Annual Report On Grants, Gifts, And Donations Up To $50,000 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Annual Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Acceptance And Appropriation Of Restricted Grant Funds, Gifts, And Donations Of $50,000 Or Less For The Period Of July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2022Informational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
This Informational Report was Received and Filed.
- 6.14 Subject: Semi-Annual Staffing Report June 2023 Form: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Receive A Semi-Annual Informational Report On City-Wide Staffing From The City Administrator Regarding (1) The Vacancy Rates Of All City Departments Through May 1, 2023, (2) The Vacancy Rates of Regional Local Public Entities, (3) The Analysis Of The City Workforce And Recruitment Conditions, And (4) The Budgeted Vacancy Rate For The Fiscal Year 2023-24Informational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
This Informational Report was Received and Filed.
- 6.15 Subject: OPD MOU With United States Marshals (USMS) From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Through September 30, 2026 With The United States Marshals Service (USMS) To Allow Oakland Police Department (OPD) Participation In The Northern District Of California Regional Fugitive Taskforce For The Purpose Of Locating And Apprehending FugitivesCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
This City Resolution was Adopted.
- 6.16 Subject: OPD MOU With Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives (ATF) From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Through September 30, 2026 With The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives (ATF) And The Oakland Police Department (OPD) For OPD Participation In The ATF Taskforce And For The Purpose Of Reimbursement Of Overtime Salary And Other Costs Related To OPD Participation In The ATF TaskforceCity ResolutionAction: Adopted Passed
This City Resolution was Adopted.
- At 10:11 P.M. A motion was made by Councilmember Gallo, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins to extend the meeting past 10:00 P.M.. The motion carried with 6 Ayes; 2 Excused - Kaplan And Reid
- COUNCIL PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AT 3:14 P.M. AND COUNCILMEMBER JENKINS PRESIDED AS CHAIRPERSON. AT 3:15 P.M. THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LEONA QUARRY AND OAKLAND AREA GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS CONVENED.
- Councilmember Gallo was noted absent at 12:05 A.M.
- Councilmember Ramachandran was noted present at 9:35 p.m.
- AT 3:33 P.M. COUNCIL PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE KALB PRESIDED AS CHAIRPERSON. AT 5:34 P.M. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE KALB RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT BAS RESUMED PRESIDING AS CHAIR.
- AT 9:02 P.M. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FIFE TO RECESS THE MEETING FOR 5 MINUTES UNTIL 9:08 P.M. THE MOTION PASSED. AT 9:14 P.M. THE MEETING RECONVENED FROM RECESS
- Councilmember Ramachandran was noted absent at 9:14 p.m.
- AT 3:30 P.M. THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LEONA QUARRY AND OAKLAND AREA GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS WAS ADJOURNED. CHAIR JENKINS RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AT 3:30 P.M. AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT BAS AND RESUMED PRESIDING AS CHAIR.
- 42 Approval of the Consent AgendaAction: Approved Passed
A motion was made by Gallo, seconded by Kaplan, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Councilmember Reid was noted excused at 9:23 p.m.
- The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency / City Council convened at 2:15 P.M, with Council President Bas presiding as Chair Pursuant to California Government Code § 54953: Councilmember Treva Reid Participated By Teleconference at: Courtyard by Marriott, 6 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Kaplan present at 2:38 p.m.