*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland City Council's Community and Economic Development Committee held a meeting to discuss several urban development and economic initiatives, including infrastructure improvements, job training programs, and property tax reductions for historic properties. Most agenda items passed, with a few notable exceptions around job training and site improvements.
Key Decisions
- Code Enforcement Relocation Program Passed
- Employment Training and Job Placement Services Failed
- Coliseum Industrial Infrastructure Improvements Passed
- Mills Act Contracts for Historic Property Tax Reductions Passed
- Façade and Tenant Improvement Programs Passed
Agenda
- Roll Call / Call to Order
The Oakland City Council Community and Economic Development Committee convened at 2:11pm, with Council Presidet Brunner presiding as Chairperson.
- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on October 26, 2010Action: Adopt the Consent Agenda - DEFUNCT Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, to Adopt the Consent Agenda - DEFUNCT. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee ItemsAction: Approve as Submitted Passed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, to Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- CED111610 Untitled itemCity Resolution
- 3 Subject: Code Enforcement Relocation Program From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A City Resolution 1) Creating A Revolving Fund To Provide Relocation Assistance To Eligible Tenants Under The Code Enforcement Relocation Program, And Appropriating $150,000 In Community Development Block Grant Funds For This Purpose; And 2) Creating A Vacant, Blighted Property Board Up, Clean Up Revolving Fund With $150,000 In Appropriated Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Community Development Block Grant FundsCity ResolutionAction: 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 Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 Subject: Employment Training And Job Placement Services From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Appropriating $285,000 From A Workforce Investment Act Grant For The Oakland Green Jobs Initiative To Train And Place Oakland Residents In Green Jobs For Fiscal Year 2010-2011, (2) Authorizing Contracts With Men Of Valor In The Amount Of $35,000, CivicCorps In The Amount Of $49,600, Growth Sector In The Amount Of $40,000, Urban University In The Amount Of $89,400, And Cypress Mandela Training Center In The Amount Of $25,000 To Collaboratively Provide Employment Training And Job Placement Services, (3) Authorizing A Contract For Up To $20,000 To Evaluate Program Performance Without Returning To Council, And (4) Allocating $26,000 For City AdministrationCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Failed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 December 7, 2010 as amended to the resolution to include Cypress Mandela and Urban University as technical corrections with direction to staff to provide evaluations of the previously funded programs in a Supplemental report for the December 7, 2010 Council meeting. The motion failed by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: Coliseum Industrial Infrastructure Improvements From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Contributing An Amount Not To Exceed $460,000 To The City Of Oakland Under The Cooperation Agreement To Complete Feasibility Studies And Construction Documents With $260,000 For The Proposed Coliseum Industrial Infrastructure Improvements And $200,000 For The Proposed Tyrone Carney Park Reconfiguration In The Coliseum Project Area; AndCity ResolutionAction: 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 Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on December 7, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 10-0156-1 2) A City Resolution Accepting A Contribution In An Amount Not To Exceed $460,000 From The Redevelopment Agency Under The Cooperation Agreement To Complete Feasibility Studies And Construction Documents With $260,000 For The Proposed Coliseum Industrial Infrastructure Improvements And $200,000 For The Proposed Tyrone Carney Park ReconfigurationCity ResolutionAction: 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 Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on December 7, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6 Subject: Mills Act Contracts From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Approving Five (5) Mills Act Contracts Between The City Of Oakland And The Properties At 2801 Harrison Street (Estimated Amount - $665/Year), 1081 53rd Street (Estimated Amount - $860/Year), 1926 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (Estimated Amount - $448/Year), 2651 22nd Avenue (Estimated Amount - $1,502/Year), And 1615 Broadway (Estimated Amount - To Be Determined), Pursuant To Ordinance No. 12987 C.M.S., To Provide These Owners With Property Tax Reductions In Exchange For Their Agreement To Repair And Maintain Their Historic Property In Accordance With Submitted Work ProgramsCity ResolutionAction: 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 December 7, 2010 as a Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7 Subject: Improvements To Agency-Owned Site - 66th Ave /San Leandro Street From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Resolution Authorizing An Additional $300,000 Of Agency Funds For A Total Allocation Of $1,300,000 For The Improvement Of An Agency Owned Site Located At The Northeast Corner Of 66th Avenue And San Leandro Street ("The Property"); Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Award A Contract Or Contracts On The Open Market For Improvements To The Property, Including But Not Limited To Demolition Of Structures, Trailers And Concrete, Removal Of Hazardous Materials And Restoration Of Facilities Such As Utilities, Storm Drainage, Sewage And Water Facilities, Parking Areas And Driveways, In An Amount Or Amounts Not To Exceed, Cumulatively, $130,000.00; Waiving Advertising And Bidding Requirements For Said Work; And Authorizing From The Total Budget Of $1,300,000 A Contribution Of Agency Funds In An Amount Of $200,000 To The City Under The Cooperation Agreement For Payment Of City Staff Costs For Project Management; AndCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Failed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 December 7, 2010 as a Non-Consent item. The motion failed by the following vote:
- 10-0158-1 2) A City Resolution Accepting And Appropriating Redevelopment Agency Funds Under The Cooperation Agreement In An Amount Of $200,000 For Payment Of City Staff Costs For Management Of Improvements To The Oakland Redevelopment Agency Site Located At The Northeast Corner Of 66th Avenue And San Leandro StreetCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Failed
A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 December 7, 2010 as a Non-Consent item. The motion failed by the following vote:
- 8 Subject: Façade And Tenant Improvement Programs From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2009-0078 C.M.S. To Increase Third Party Design Contracts For The Façade And Tenant Improvement Programs By $196,000 For A Total Of $726,000 For Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Utilizing Funds Appropriated In The Fiscal Year 2009-2011 Redevelopment Agency Budget And Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Negotiate, Execute And Amend All Third Party Contracts For The Façade And Tenant Improvement ProgramsCity ResolutionAction: 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 Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 10-0107-1 2) An Agency Resolution Allocating An Additional $300,000 From Coliseum Redevelopment Funds For A Total Allocation Of $500,000 For Fiscal Year 2010-2011 To The Coliseum Commercial Façade Improvement Program; AndCity ResolutionAction: 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 Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 10-0107-2 3) An Agency Resolution Allocating $150,000 To The West Oakland Redevelopment Project Area Façade Improvement Program And Allocating $150,000 To The West Oakland Redevelopment Project Area Tenant Improvement Program For Fiscal Year 2010-2011City ResolutionAction: 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 Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 9 Subject: Five Professional Service Agreement From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing A Professional Service Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed $219,000 With Seifel Consulting Inc. For The Preparation Of Reports And Studies For The Proposed Amendment To The Central District Redevelopment Plan Extending Time Limits And Increasing The Tax Increment Cap;City ResolutionAction: 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 December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 10-0144-1 2) An Agency Resolution Authorizing A Professional Service Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed $260,000 With Environmental Science Associates For The Preparation Of An Environmental Impact Report For The Proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment To The Central District Redevelopment Plan Extending Time Limits And Increasing The Tax Increment Cap;City ResolutionAction: 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 December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 10-0144-2 3) An Agency Resolution Authorizing A Professional Service Agreement In An Amount Not To Excee $230,000 With Seifel Consulting Inc. For The Preparation Of Reports And Studies For The Proposed Amendment To The Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment Plan Expanding The Project Area To Incorporate The Lowell Street/Golden Gate/Gaskill Area And Extending The Eminent Domain Time Limit;City ResolutionAction: 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 December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 10-0144-3 4) An Agency Resolution Authorizing A Professional Service Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed $287,000 With Environmental Science Associates For The Preparation Of An Environmental Impact Report For The Proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment To The Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment Project Area Plan Expanding The Project Area To Incorporate The Lowell Street/Golden Gate/Gaskill Area And Extending The Eminent Domain Time Limit; AndCity ResolutionAction: 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 December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 10-0144-4 5) An Agency Resolution Authorizing A Professional Service Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed $30,000 With Wood Rodgers For The Preparation Of A Legal Description For The Proposed Amendment To The Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment Plan Expanding The Project Area To Incorporate The Lowell Street/Golden Gate/Gaskill AreaCity ResolutionAction: 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 December 7, 2010 as a Consent Calendar Item. 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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