*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Finance and Management Committee

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 · 1:00 PM AM · Hearing Room One - 1st Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council and Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting to approve various legislative items, including property purchases, a community facilities district, and financial resolutions. The meeting focused on administrative and financial matters that could impact city development and fiscal management.

Key Decisions

  • Community Facilities District for Wood Street Project Area Passed
  • Purchase of Tax Defaulted Properties in Redevelopment Areas Approved as Amended
  • Voluntary Earthquake Retrofitting Incentive Program Passed
  • Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for 2007-2008 Passed
  • Lease of Property at 530 Lake Park Avenue for Community Meeting Facility Passed

Agenda

  1. Roll Call / Call to Order
  2. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  3. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on May 22, 2007
    Action: Approve the Minutes Passed

    A motion was made by Chair De La Fuente, seconded by Member Nadel, to Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items
    Action: Approve with the following amendments Passed

    A motion was made by Chair De La Fuente, seconded by Member Nadel, to Approve with the following amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 06-12 FM Item 2 Untitled item
    City Resolution
  6. 3 Subject: Community Facilities Districts From: Office of the City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Approving The City Council Of The City Of Oakland Aprroving Local Goals And Policies And Appraisal Standards For Community Facilities Districts; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by Chair De La Fuente, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on June 19, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 07-0168-1 2) A Resolution Of Intention Of The City Of Oakland To Establish Community Facilities District No. 2007-1, In The Wood Street Project Area Generally Bounded By 10th Street, Wood Street, West Grand Avenue And Frontage Road, Interstate-880, Levy A Special Tax To Finance Certain Public Services And Approving A Proposed Boundary Map For Community Facilities District No. 2007-1
    City Resolution
  8. 4 Subject: Parcel Purchases At Various Locations From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of The Following Tax Defaulted Properties In The Coliseum And Central City East Redevlopment Project Areas From The County Of Alameda: (1) 7951 MacArthur Boulevard (APN 40-3407-1), Purchase Price $165,261 Plus Interest; (2)7963 MacArthur Boulevard (APN 40-3407-2), Purchase Price $188,270 Plus Interest; And (3) 606 Clara Street (APN 44-5014-6-3), Purcahse Price $256,029 Plus Interst; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by Chair De La Fuente, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on June 19, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 07-0207-1 Subject: Parcel Purchases At Various Locations From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An City Ordinance Authorizing The Purchase Of Two Tax Defaulted Parcels On Sunshine Court (APN 40-3319-47-3 And APN 40-3319-47-2) From The County Of Alameda For A Price Not To Exceed $14,520 Plus Interest, And Accepting A Contribution Of $14,520 Plus Interest From The Redevelopment Agency Under The Cooperation Agreement For The Purchase Of The Properties
    City Resolution
  10. 07-0207-2 3) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Contribution Of $14,520 Plus Interest In Agency Funds To The City Under The Cooperation Agreement For The Acquisition Of Sunshine Court
    City Resolution
  11. 6 Subject: Uncollectible, Defaulted And Delinquent Loans From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To Remove Non-Performing Loans Receivable Of Approximately $806,912 From The Oakland Redevelopment Agency Accounts
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Chair De La Fuente, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on June 19, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 7 Subject: Peter And Helen Shiu - Lease From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Two-Year Lease With An Additional Two Year Option, With Peter And Helen Shiu For Real Property Located At 530 Lake Park Avenue, For Use As A Community Meeting Facility In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed $40,000 Plus Telephone And Utility Costs And A $200 Monthly Water Charge, For The Initial Term And The Option Term
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by Chair De La Fuente, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on June 19, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 8 Subject: Joaquin Miller/Montera School Pathway Project From: Councilmember Jean Quan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Donations For The Joaquin Miller/Montera Schools Pathway Project And Establishing A Trust Account For The Deposit Of Said Donations For This Project
    City Resolution
    Action: Rescheduled
  14. 9 Subject: Equal Access Ordinance Implementation From: Office of Personnel Recommendation: Action On A Follow-Up Report On The Status Of The Implementation Of The Equal Access Ordinance And Recommendations For Improving Language Access To City Of Oakland Services
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Continued
  15. 10 Subject: Voluntary Earthquake Retrofitting Incentive Program From: Councilmembers Jean Quan and Jane Brunner Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Adopting Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.30 To Establish A Voluntary Seismic Strengthening Reimbursement Incentive Program For Residential Buildings And Amending The Master Fee Schedule To Establish A Voluntary Seismic Strengthening Permit Fee
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Chair De La Fuente, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on June 19, 2007 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 07-0315-1 Subject: Voluntary Earthquake Retrofitting Incentive Program From: Councilmembers Jean Quan and Jane Brunner Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Creation Of A Reserved Account In The General Fund To Provide Funding For The Voluntary Seismic Strengthening Reimbursement Incentive Program With A Portion Of The Annual Receipts From The Real Property Transfer Tax (Oakland Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4.20) In An Amount Not To Exceed $500,000 For The 2007-2008 Fiscal Year And $1,000,000 For Each Fiscal Year Thereafter.
    City Resolution
  17. 11 Subject: Police Department Salary Savings Expenditures From: Councilmember Patricia Kernighan Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Chief Of Police On The Status Of The Oakland Police Department's Salary Savings For Fiscal Year 2005-2006 And Fiscal Year 2006-2007
    Informational Report
    Action: Continued
  18. 12 Subject: Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 - Amendment From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adpot The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Ordinance Repealing And Reenacting Chapter 8.02 Of The Oakland Municipal Code Relating To Security Alarm Systems And Modifying Chapter 1.12 To Provide For Fines In Chapter 8.02; And
    City Resolution
  19. 07-0145-1 2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Transfer One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($177,334.00) From The Oakland Police Department Fiscal Year 2006-2007 General Purpose Operating Budget To The Finance And Management Agency's Revenue Division Fiscal Year 2006-2007 General Purpose Operating Budget To Support Continuation Of The Security Alarm Program, And Authorize Waiving The Competitive Bid Process And Authorizing An Increase To The Previously Approved Contract For Software And Maintenance Services With Progressive Solutions, Inc. For The Acquisition Of Additional Software To Administer The Billing And Collection Of False Alarm Permits And Fines In The Amount Of One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000.00) For A Total Contract Amount Not-To-Exceed Seven Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Dollars ($722,000.00)
    City Resolution
  20. 13 Subject: Workforce Diversity Study From: Council President Ignacio De La Fuente Recommendation: Action On A Report And Recommendations On The Findings And Recommendations Of A Race And Gender Disparity Study Of The City's Workforce Diversity In Comparison To the Relevant Labor Pool
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted and forwarded - DEFUNCT Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Chair De La Fuente, that this matter be Accepted and forwarded - DEFUNCT to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on July 3, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. 14 Subject: Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of 2007-2008 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series A And Series B (Federally Taxable); Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of Related Documents and Approving Certain Related Actions
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by Chair De La Fuente, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on June 19, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 15 Subject: Parking Ordinance Amendment From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Sections 10.36.010 "Parking Meter Defined," 10.36.020 "Parking Meter Installation-Painting Of Lines," 10.36.030 "Deposit Of Coins - Amount Of Coins Corresponds To Value Of Coins," 10.36.050 "Parking Meter Indication That Space Is Illegally In Use," 10.48.010 "Scheduling Of Parking Fines" To Apply To Pay-And-Display Parking Meters And Adding Section 10.36.015 "Acceptable Card And Pay-And-Display Meter Defined"
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Chair De La Fuente, seconded by Member Brunner, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on June 19, 2007. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. 16 Subject: Fiscal Accountability And Transparency From: Councilmember Jean Quan Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Establishing Rules And Reporting Requirements To Enhance Fiscal Accountability And Transparency As Follows: (1) Policy And Rules Regarding Substantial Or Material Alteration Of Funding Allocations In A Policy Budget, And A Policy Regarding The Transfer Of Funds Budgeted To Personnel Accounts; (2) Policy And Rules For Pay-Go Account Expenditures And Grants And Project Priority Fund Expenditures And Grants; (3) Approved List Of Organizations For The Purchase Of Event Tables; And (4) Annual Reporting Of All City Of Oakland-Funded Travel Expenditures; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Rescheduled
  24. 07-0363-1 2) An Agency Resolution Establishing Rules And Reporting Requirements To Enhance Fiscal Accountability And Transparency AS Follows: (1) Approved List Of Organizations For The Purchase Of Event Tables; And (2) Annual Reporting Of All City Of Oakland-Funded Travel Expenditures
    City Resolution
  25. 17 Subject: Purchasing Ordinance Amendment From: Office of the City Auditor Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Title 2.04 ("Purchasing Ordinance") To Add Section 2.04.____ Authorizing The City Auditor To Purchase Professional Services Necessary To Carry Out The Duties Of The Office
    Ordinance
    Action: Rescheduled
  26. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  27. Adjournment
  28. 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
  30. 3 Subject: Civil Service Board Quarterly Report From: Office Of Personnel Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Of The Activities Of The Civil Service Board For The Period Beginning April 1, 2007 And Ending June 30, 2007
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled
  31. 11 Subject: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Adopting An Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy For The City Of Oakland That Adds Environmental And Human Health Attribute Criteria In The Acquisition Of Goods And Services, Complementing Traditional Purchasing Criteria Such As Performance, Quality, Service, Price And Local Availability And In Goods And Services Provided Through Grant Programs By City Grant Recipients
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  32. FROM THE BOARDS/COMMISSION REPORTS
  33. FROM THE PENDING/NO SPECIFIC DATE