*Special Life Enrichment Committee

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 · 2:00 PM AM · Sgt. Mark Dunakin Room - 1st Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council's Life Enrichment Committee met to discuss homelessness solutions and encampment management. They approved holding at least two town hall meetings on homelessness before April 28, 2020, and scheduled further discussions on the city's encampment management policy. The committee also received updates on violence prevention and ongoing homeless support efforts.

Key Decisions

  • Town Hall Meetings on Homelessness Passed
  • Encampment Management Policy Scheduled for Further Review
  • Department of Violence Prevention Update Received and Filed
  • Homeless Encampment Management Report Received and Filed
  • Homelessness Solutions Update Continued to Next Meeting
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 20-0240 Subject: Homeless Meeting Townhalls From: The Life Enrichment Committee Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Directing The City Administrator To Work With Each Councilmember To Conduct No Less Than 2 Town Hall Meetings Outside Of City Hall Area And During Evenings And Weekends On Homelessness And Encampment Management Before April 28, 2020; On The March 17, 2020 City Council Agenda
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Scheduled to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee, to be heard 2/27/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

  2. 20-0239 Subject: 2020 Supplemental Encampment Management Policy From: The Life Enrichment Committee Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Adopting The Administration’s Proposed Encampment Management Policy, To Be Implemented Upon Adoption By The Administration [TITLE CHANGE]
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This Report and Recommendation be Scheduled.to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee to be heard 2/27/2020

  3. The Oakland City Council Life Enrichment Committee convened at 2:10 P.M., with Councilmember Taylor presiding as Chairperson.
  4. Roll Call / Call To Order
  5. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  6. 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On February 11, 2020
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  7. 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  8. 3 Subject: Department Of Violence Prevention Activities - Update From: Councilmember McElhaney Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Providing An Update On The Department of Violence Prevention Established By Ordinance Number 13451 C.M.S. To End The Epidemic Of Violent Crime In Oakland And Healing Trauma In Impacted Communities
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

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

  9. 4 Subject: Homeless Encampment Management Report From: Councilmember Bas Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On Progress Towards Implementing The Homeless Encampment Management Program Recommendations Approved By City Council On July 9, 2019
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

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

  10. 5 Subject: Homelessness Solutions Update From: Council President Kaplan Recommendation: Approve A Report And Recommendation From The City Administrator On The Status Of Implementation Of Homelessness Solutions Approved By The City Council In Resolution No. 87129 C.M.S. “Encouraging The Private Development Of Expanded Housing Options, Including For Non-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Private Property Owners, And Service Providers Working On Private Land, To Provide Housing And Sanitary Facilities For The Homeless Through Strategies Including ‘Small Homes,’ Shipping Container Conversion Homes, Recreational Vehicles, Unattached Trailers, Restroom Structures, And Other Options To Provide Dignity, Privacy,” Including Identifying Available Public Land For These Efforts, Along With Opportunity For The Committee To Make Recommendations, On Status Of Implementing Each Item And To Include In The Report To Council A Copy Of Communications With The County And OUSD Requesting Their Public Lands/Buildings And Response
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Continued Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Continued to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee, to be heard 3/24/2020. 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.
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