Special Concurrent Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 · 6:00 PM AM · Hearing Room One - 1st Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland Public Safety Committee held a meeting addressing several public safety and city governance issues. Key topics included reproductive health facility access, emergency management protocols, and a potential public safety and police services program for various city redevelopment projects.

Key Decisions

  • Reproductive Health Care Facility Access Ordinance Passed
  • Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness Council Ordinance Passed
  • Public Safety and Police Services Program for Redevelopment Projects Approved and Forwarded
  • Citizens' Police Review Board Semi-Annual Report Received and Filed
  • Taxicab Ordinance Amendment Withdrawn with No New Date

Agenda

  1. Roll Call / Call to Order
  2. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  3. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on October 9, 2007
    Action: Approve the Minutes Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by Member Quan, 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
  5. PSC 102307 Untitled item
    City Resolution
  6. 3 Subject: Access To Reproductive Health Care Facilities From: Councilmembers Nancy Nadel, Jane Brunner and Jean Quan Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending Title 8 Of The City Of Oakland Municipal Code By Adding A New Chapter, 8.50, Entitled "Access To Reproductive Health Care Facilities," And New Sections 8.50.010 Through__________, To Protect Access To Reproductive Health Care Facilities And Creating A Private Right Of Action For Violations Of This Chapter; And
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by Member Quan, 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 November 6, 2007 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 4 Subject: Citizens' Police Review Board Report From: Oakland Policed Department Recommendation: Receive The Semi-Annual Citizens' Police Review Board 2007 Report
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed
  8. 5 Subject: Emergency Management Board Report From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Receive A Semi-Annual Report On Emergency Management Board Proceedings For The Period January To June 2007
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed
  9. 6 Subject: Emergency Management - Municipal Code Addition From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Adding Title 8, Chapter 8.50 To The Oakland Municipal Code To Establish The Emergency Management And Disaster Preparedness Council, Establish A Misdemeanor Penalty For Interference With Emergency Operations And Other Violations Of This Ordinance And Repeal Ordinances No. 11467 C.M.S. And No. 11865 C.M.S., Which Established The Original Emergency Management Board
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, 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 November 6, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 7 Subject: Public Safety And Police Services Program From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Adopting A Redevelopment Agency Public Safety And Police Services Program For The Broadway /MacArthur/San Pablo, Central City East, Central District, Coliseum, And West Oakland Redevelopment Projects For An Amount Not-To-Exceed $5,202,000 Of Previously-Allocated Redevelopment Funds For Fiscal Year 2007-2009 And An Additional Allocated Amount Not-To-Exceed $327,250 For The Broadway /MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment Project
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, 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 November 6, 2007 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  12. Adjournment
  13. 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.
  14. NOTE: Americans With Disabilities Act If you need special assistance to participate in Oakland City Council and Committee meetings please contact the Office of the City Clerk. When possible, please notify the City Clerk 48 hours prior to the meeting so we can make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Also, in compliance with Oakland's policy for people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strongly scented products to meetings. Office of the City Clerk - Agenda Management Unit Phone: (510) 238-6406 Fax: (510) 238-6699 Recorded Agenda: (510) 238-2386 Telecommunications Display Device: (510) 238-3254
    City Resolution
  15. FROM FOR TRACKING PURPOSES
  16. #6 Subject: Fire Sprinkler Systems - High Rise Buildings From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Action On A Report And Recommendations From The Chief Of Oakland Fire Department Regarding Plans For Fire Sprinkler Systems In Existing High Rise Buildings, Additional Requirements For New Development And Possible Developer Funding, Inter-Department Cooperation On New Building Projects, And The Creation Of An Ordinance Providing Revisions To The City Of Oakland Fire Code For The Installation Of Automatic Fire Sprinklers And Alarm Systems
    City Resolution
    Action: Withdrawn with No New Date
  17. #4 Subject: Taxicab Ordinance - Amendment From: Office of the City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.64 To: A) Require Companies To Provide To Drivers Receipts For Fees Paid To The Company By The Drivers B) Require Companies To Provide Drivers With Documentation On Insurance Claims For Accidents Involving A Driver C) Require Cameras In Taxicabs That Do Not Have Safety Shields And Prohibit Re- Tread Tires D ) Require In-Cab Signage Providing Driver Name, Listing Fares, And Informing Passengers Of Their Rights And The Procedure For Filing Complaints E) Require Gps Systems In Taxicabs F) Establish Additional Driver Training Requirements G) Issue Permits On The Basis Of Service Proposals, Instead Of By Lottery H) Establish Who Pays The Fees Incurred Through The Use Of Credit Cards For Payment Of A Taxi Fare I) Place A Temporary Freeze On The Taxicab Lease Rates Charged By Taxi Companies To Drivers J) Authorize Administrative Citations For Violations Of The Chapter And Authorize Imputation Of Driver And Vehicle Violations To The Fleet Management Permittee K) Establish A Process And A Fee For The Establishment And Maintenance Of Taxi Stands L) Allow Revocation Of Vehicle Permit If Vehicle Not Used More Than 10 (Ten) Days In Any 30 (Thirty) Day Period M) Provide Prompt Hearings On Suspended Permits N) Require Companies Of 10 Or More Vehicles To Submit Plan For 24/7 Coverage Of City O) Allow Transfer Of Vehicle Permits Only With Sale Of Company, With No Consideration For The Permit P) Establish A Requirement To Treat Passengers And Regulatory Personnel Courteously Q) Include Violations Of Pertinent Federal, State, And Local Laws As Grounds For Permit Revocation Or Suspension R) Extend To Relatives Of The Tertiary Degree The Prohibition On Issuance Of More Than 30 Percent Of Total Vehicle Permits (TITLE CHANGE)
    Ordinance
    Action: Withdrawn with No New Date
  18. #6 Subject: Oakland Police Department ABAT Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive A Semi-Annual Status Report From The Chief Of Police On The Activities Of The Alcoholic Beverage Action Team (ABAT) Deemed Approved Program
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled
  19. #5 Subject: Street Based Outreach - Grant Agreement From: Office of the Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Allocating $375,000 From The Measure Y-Reserve Funds Project For Street Based Outreach, To Be Combined With $200,000 From The General Purpose Fund, Street Outreach Project For The Issuance Of A Department Of Human Services Request For Proposals (RFP) For Street-Based Outreach
    City Resolution
    Action: Rescheduled
  20. FROM THE NOVEMBER 27, 2007 COMMITTEE AGENDA
  21. FROM THE NOVEMBER 13, 2007 COMMITTEE AGENDA