*Special Finance & Management Committee

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 · 9:00 AM AM · Sgt. Mark Dunakin Room - 1st Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council Finance and Management Committee held a meeting focused on cannabis business taxes, city finances, and performance management. Several key ordinances and resolutions were approved and will move forward to a concurrent meeting on May 21, 2019, including changes to cannabis business tax rates and a city tax anticipation note.

Key Decisions

  • Cannabis Business Tax Rates Amendment Passed as Amended
  • City Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (up to $120 million) Passed and Forwarded
  • Performance Management Resolution Passed and Forwarded
  • Cash Management Report for Q1 2019 Received and Filed
  • Semi-Annual Staffing Report Continued to Next Meeting
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. The Items regarding "Quarterly Report On Public Safety Overtime (OPD)", "Quarterly Report From The Oakland Fire Department (OFD) That Includes Additional Information On Overtime Policies" and " Status Update on CAD/RMS Prime 2.0 (IT)" were moved to the June 11, 2019 Committee
  2. The Oakland City Council Finance And Management Committee convened at 9:05 AM, with Councilmember Thao presiding as Chairperson.
  3. Roll Call / Call To Order
  4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  5. 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On April 23, 2019
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 3 Subject: Ordinance Amending Cannabis Business Tax Rates From: Pro Tempore Kalb And Council President Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.04, Section 5.04.480 And Section 5.04.481, To Create A Tiered And Category Based Tax Structure For Cannabis Businesses, Merge Medical And Non-Medical Cannabis Business Classifications, And Reduce Tax Rates For Cannabis Businesses
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Nikki Bas, seconded by Sheng Thao, that this matter be Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 5/21/2019. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4 Subject: Cash Management Report From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive The Cash Management Report For The Quarter Ended March 31, 2019
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 5 Subject: Resolution In Support Of Performance Management From: Councilmember Taylor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Directing The City Administrator To Develop Recommendations For Applying The Best Practices Of Performance Management, Measurement, And Reporting To Increase Employee Satisfaction And Retention Through Increased Staff Empowerment And Accountability, And To Increase Public Confidence Through Greater Transparency And Consistent Reporting
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    This City Resolution be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 5/21/2019

  10. 6 Subject: City Of Oakland 2019-2020 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Note From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Providing For The Borrowing Of Funds And The Issuance And Sale Of 2019-2020 Notes Payable From Revenues Received During The Fiscal Year 2019-2020 In An Amount Not To Exceed $120,000,000 And Approving Certain Related Matters
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward

    This Ordinance be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 5/21/2019

  11. 18-1742 2) A Resolution Of The Council Of The City Of Oakland Providing For The Borrowing Of Funds For Fiscal Year 2019-2020 And The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Oakland 2019- 2020 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Note In An Amount Not To Exceed $120,000,000, And Approving The Execution Of A Note Purchase Agreement Relating To Such Note And Authorizing Other Actions In Connection Therewith
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward

    This City Resolution be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 5/21/2019

  12. 7 Subject: Semi-Annual Staffing Report From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Receive The Semi-Annual Informational Report On City-Wide Staffing Through March 25, 2019
    Informational Report
    Action: Continued

    This Informational Report be Continued.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 5/28/2019

  13. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  14. Adjournment
  15. 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.
  16. 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 5 days 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
  17. MATERIALS RELATED TO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKETS MAY BE VIEWED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 1 FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, OAKLAND, CA 94612 FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.