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

Agenda

1. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)

   The following individual(s) spoke under Open Forum: - Sanjiv Handa

2. ITEMS SCHEDULED BY COMMITTEE
3. 07-0292 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: Scheduled
4. Roll Call / Call to Order
5. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
6. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on November 27, 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:

7. 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:

8. FAM 12-11-07 Untitled item
   City Resolution
9. 3 Subject: City's Payroll And Compensation Practices Audit From: Office Of The City Auditor Recommendation: Receive The Performance Audit Of The City's Payroll And Compensation Practices
   Informational Report
   Action: Received and Filed Passed

   A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by Member Brunner, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

10. 4 Subject: Improvements To Payroll Control And Processes From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Action On A Report On Payroll Controls And Improvements And A Response To An Audit Of The City's Payroll And Compensation Practices Conducted By The Office Of The City Auditor
    City Resolution
11. 5 Subject: Second Quarter Revenue and Expenditure Report From: Budget Office Recommendation: Receive A Report On Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Second Quarter Revenue And Expenditure Results And Year-End Projections For Four Selected Funds - General Purpose Fund (1010), Telecommunications Reserve Fund (1760), Equipment Fund (4100), City Facilities Fund (4400)
    City Resolution
    Action: Continued Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Finance & Management Committee, due back on January 8, 2008. The motion carried by the following vote:

12. 6 Subject: Closed Captioning Contract From: Office of the City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Two (2) Year Professional Service Contract Between The City Of Oakland And Aberdeen Captioning To Provide Stenography Services For Real-Time Off-Site Closed Captioning Of All Regularly Scheduled And Special Concurrent Oakland Redevelopment Agency/Oakland City Council, And City Council Committee Meetings In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) Per Year For The Period From January 1, 2008 Through December 31, 2010 And Authorizing The Extension Of The Contract For Up To Two (2) Years For An Additional Amount Not To Exceed Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) Per Year
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on December 18, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

13. 7 Subject: Purchase Of Real Property - 710 73rd Avenue From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Real Property Located At 710 - 73rd Avenue In The Coliseum Redevelopment Project Area For Redevelopment Purposes From James A. And Frances Lee Metz, For A Purchase Price Of $515,000, Plus Environmental Insurance And Customary Real Estate Closing Costs Not To Exceed $56,500
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved 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 the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on December 18, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

14. 8 Subject: Prompt Payment Policy From: Councilmember Desley Brooks Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Establishing A Prompt Payment Policy Requiring Payment Within 20 Business Days After Receipt Of An Invoice For Purchase Of Goods And/Or Services Applicable To 1) The City With Respect To Contracts Let Directly To Local Businesses, 2) To Non-Profit And For-Profit Entities Contracted To Manage Or Operate City Facilities Or Public Programs Or Concessions On City-Owned Property, And 3) To City Contractors With Respect To Their Subcontractors, And Imposing Interest Penalties For Violations, To Be Codified At Oakland Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 2.06 (TITLE CHANGE)
    Ordinance
    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 December 18, 2007 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

15. 9 Subject: Cash Management Quarterly Report From: Finance And Management Agency Recommendation: Cash Management Report For The Quarter Ended September 30, 2007
    Informational Report
    Action: Rescheduled Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Chair De La Fuente, that this matter be Rescheduled to the *Finance & Management Committee, to be heard at the January 8, 2008 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

16. 10 Subject: Civil Service Exemption - Various Positions From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Recommending To The Civil Service Board That The Classifications Of: Chief Of Police, Assistant; Police Services Manager I; Police Services Manager II; Budget Director, Assistant; Director Of Information Technology; Director Of Contracting & Purchasing; And Associate Director, Library Services Be Exempted From The Operation Of The Civil Service
    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 December 18, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

17. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
18. Adjournment
19. 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