*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 · 3:00 PM AM · Hearing Room One - 1st Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council and Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting focusing on urban development and property improvements. The meeting primarily addressed changes to capital improvement grants and land use designations for the Lion Creek Crossings project, with several resolutions and ordinances approved to support urban redevelopment efforts.

Key Decisions

  • Oaks Hotel Capital Improvements Grant Passed
  • Kenneth Henry Court Capital Improvements Grant Passed
  • Purchase of Real Property at 905 66th Avenue Passed
  • Lion Creek Crossings Phase IV Land Use Designation Change Passed
  • Rezoning of Lion Creek Crossings Project Site Passed

Agenda

  1. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  2. Roll Call / Call to Order
  3. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on February 10, 2009
    Action: Approve the Minutes Passed

    A motion was made by Member Kernighan, seconded by Member Reid, to Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items
    Action: Approve as Submitted Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Reid, to Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    City Resolution
  6. 3 Subject: Capital Improvements Grants Changes From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2008-0051 C.M.S. To Change The Recipient Of A Grant For Capital Improvements To The Oaks Hotel At 587 15th Street From The John Stewart Company To Oaks Associates And To Increase The Amount Of The Grant By $18,000 For A Total Not To Exceed $83,000 To Cover Increased Costs Associated With Payment Of Prevailing Wages; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Kernighan, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on March 3, 2009 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 09-0052-1 2) An Agency Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2008-0052 C.M.S. To Change The Recipient Of A Grant For Capital Improvements To Kenneth Henry Court At 6455 Foothill Boulevard From The John Stewart Company To 6455 Foothill Associates And To Increase The Amount Of The Grant By $37,000 For A Total Not To Exceed $187,000 To Cover Increased Costs Associated With Payment Of Prevailing Wages
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Kernighan, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on March 3, 2009 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4 Subject: Real Property Purchase - 905 66th Avenue From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Real Property At 905 66th Avenue, From The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District For $7,747,102 Less the Cost Of Any Environmental Site Remediation And Authorizing Up To $12,000 For Real Estate Closing Costs, $60,000 For Property Inspection Costs And $1,000,000 For Demolition Costs
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on March 3, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 5 Subject: Lion Creek Crossings - Phase IV From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A City Resolution Amending The General Plan Land Use Designation For Lion Creek Crossing Phase IV From "Mixed Housing Type Residential" And "Urban Residential" To "Neighborhood Center Mixed Use";
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on March 3, 2009 as a Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 09-0026-1 Subject: Lion Creek Crossings - Phase IV From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Ordinance Adopting The Seventh Amendment To The Coliseum Area Redevelopment Plan Amending The Land Use Designation For The Lion Creek Crossing Phase IV Project From "Mixed Housing Type Residential" And "Urban Residential" To "Neighborhood Center Mixed Use"; And
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on March 3, 2009 as a Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 09-0026-2 3) An Agency Resolution Approving And Recommending Adoption Of The Seventh Amendment To The Coliseum Area Redevelopment Plan Amending The Land Use Designation For The Lion Creek Crossing Phase IV Project From "Mixed Housing Type Residential" And "Urban Residential" To "Neighborhood Center Mixed Use";
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on March 3, 2009 as a Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 09-0026-3 2) An Ordinance Rezoning The Lion Creek Crossings Phase IV Project Site, Located On Snell Street Between 69th And 70th Avenues, From The R-36 Small Lot Residential, R-50 Medium Density Residential And M-30 General Industrial Zoning Districts To The C-25 Office Commercial District; And
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the *Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/City Council, due back on March 3, 2009 as a Public Hearing The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 09-0026-4 5) A City Resolution Affirming And Sustaining The Planning Commission Decision To Approve The Development Permits (Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, And Variances) For The Lion Creek Crossing Phase IV Project Located On Snell Street Between 69th And 70th Avenues
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on March 3, 2009 as a Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  15. Adjournment
  16. 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.
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    City Resolution
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