*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland City Council's Community & Economic Development Committee held a meeting focused on economic development, business incentives, and urban planning. The committee discussed potential stimulus grant opportunities, business tax incentives, and several local development projects, including a new teen center and billboard relocation agreement.
Key Decisions
- Business Tax and Sales Tax Incentive Programs
- West Oakland Teen Center Design Received and Filed
- Fairness in Purchasing and Contracting Disparity Study Approved and Forwarded to City Council
- Clear Channel Billboard Relocation Agreement
- 73rd Avenue Structure Demolition Contract Approved and Forwarded to City Council
Agenda
- Roll Call / Call to Order
- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on September 15, 2009Action: Approve the Minutes Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, to Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee ItemsAction: Approve with the following amendments Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, to Approve with the following amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:
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- Discussion And Action On Potential Proposals To Obtain Grant Funds Provided Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (Federal Government's "Stimulus Package")
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- 4 Subject: New Business Incentives From: Council President Jane Brunner Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing Business Tax And Sales Tax Incentive Programs To Facilitate The City's Business Attraction Activities; And (2) Authorizing The City Administrator, Without Returning To Council, To Negotiate And Execute Business And/Or Sales Tax Incentive Agreements: (A) With A Term Of Up To Two Years; And (B) Providing For Total Incentive Payments In Any Single Agreement Not To Exceed Two Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) Per Year, For A Total Maximum Amount Of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) (TITLE CHANGE)City ResolutionAction: Continued Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, that this matter be Continued to the *Community & Economic Development Committee, due back on October 13, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: West Oakland Teen Center From: Councilmember Nancy Nadel Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Proposed Design And Programming For The West Oakland Teen CenterInformational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6 Subject: Fairness In Purchasing And Contracting From: Contracting and Purchasing Recommendation: Discussion And Possible Action On A Report On The Findings And Recommendations Of The Fairness In Purchasing And Contracting Disparity StudyReport and RecommendationAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on October 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7 Subject: Clear Channel Outdoor - Billboard Agreement From: Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Billboard Relocation Agreement With Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. ("Clear Channel") Allowing Clear Channel To: (A) Construct A New Billboard On East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Land East Of The Bay Bridge Toll Plaza; And (B) Reconstruct An Existing Billboard On EBMUD Land East Of The Bay Bridge Toll Plaza, In Exchange For Clear Channel's Agreement To Remove And Waive Its Rights To Compensation, Including All Real Property And Personal Property Interests, For Sixteen Billboards At Various Locations, And Make A One-Time Payment Of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) To The City Plus Annual Payments Of No Less Than Ten Percent Of The Gross Revenue Generated By Both The New And Converted Billboards For The Term Of CCO's Lease Agreement With EBMUD (TITLE CHANGE)City ResolutionAction: Continued Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Continued to the *Community & Economic Development Committee, due back on October 13, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 8 Subject: 73rd Avenue Structure Demolition Contract From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Awarding A Contract For The Demolition Of A Structure At The Southwest Corner Of 73rd Avenue And Foothill Boulevard To The Lowest Responsible Bidder, Thomas D. Eychner, In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $150,000.00 In Accord With The Plans And Specifications For The Project And Contractor's Bid Therefor, And Allocating Central City East Redevelopment Funds To Pay For The WorkCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on October 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item The motion carried by the following vote:
- 9 Subject: General Plan Land Use Diagram Corrections From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Correcting, Refining And Clarifying The General Plan Land Use Diagram To Generally Reflect Existing Zoning And Land Use, And Conform To The Intent Of The Previously Adopted General PlanCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Member Brunner, 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 October 6, 2009 as a Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
- Adjournment
- 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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- FROM BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS ANNUAL
- #2 Subject: Housing Authority From: Community & Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Housing AuthorityCity ResolutionAction: Withdrawn with No New Date
- 1 Subject: Oakland Community Land Trust - 200 Homes From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 81933 C.M.S. To Modify The Terms Of The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Loan To The Urban Strategies Council/Oakland Community Land Trust To Allow Conversion Of A Portion Of The NSP Loan To A Grant As Units Are SoldCity ResolutionAction: Scheduled
- #6 Subject: Housing Authority From: Community & Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Housing AuthorityCity ResolutionAction: Withdrawn with No New Date
- #3 Subject: World Trade Center From: Councilmember Jane Brunner Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The Results Of The Initial Phase Of The World Trade Center Feasiblity Analysis, Business Plan, and Implementation StrategyCity ResolutionAction: Withdrawn with No New Date
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- #1 Subject: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board/City Planning Commission From: Community & Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board And Planning CommissionCity ResolutionAction: Withdrawn with No New Date
- FROM FOR TRACKING PURPOSES
- #2 Subject: Traffic Impact Program - Municipal Code Amendment From: Councilmember Larry Reid Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Municipal Code Title 10, Adding Chapter 70, Establishing A Traffic Impact Program (TIP) Pursuant To California Government Code Sections 66000 Through 66025 ( Mitigation Fee Act) For Areas In Oakland, Where Housing Developments Are Having A Major Impact On Traffic Conditions, Including Procedural Requirements For The Adoption, Imposition, And Adjustment Of Traffic Impact Fees (TIF); AndCity ResolutionAction: Scheduled
- 06-1107-1 2) A Resolution Establishing A Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Pursuant To Adoption And Implementation Of The Traffic Impact Program (TIP) For The Areas In Oakland, Where Housing Development Projects Are Having A Major Impact Of Traffic Conditions, Including The Adoption And Imposition Of Traffic Impact Fees (TIF) And Designated Projects; As Soon As Possible On The Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda; And As A Public Hearing On A City Council AgendaCity ResolutionAction: Scheduled
- From the October XX, 2009 (Page 2 of Pending List)