*Special Life Enrichment Committee

Monday, November 28, 2022 · 10:00 AM AM · Virtual Tele-Conference Via Zoom

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council's Special Life Enrichment Committee met virtually and approved several significant funding and partnership agreements, including measures to support children's programs and transportation infrastructure. The meeting focused on allocating grants, establishing community partnerships, and advancing city development projects.

Key Decisions

  • Children's Initiative (Measure AA) Implementation Partners Passed
  • Major Transportation Project Funding Agreements Passed
  • SAMHSA Grant for Youth Mental Health Services Passed
  • Piedmont Library Lease Agreement Approved and Forwarded
  • Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Application Received and Forwarded
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Due To The Presence Of Councilmember Kalb, A Quorum Of The City Council Was Noted, And A Motion Was Made By Vice Mayor Kaplan And Seconded By Councilmember Fife To Adjourn The Meeting Of The Special Life Enrichment Committee, And To Convene As A Special Meeting Of The Full Council At 12:59 PM. The Motion Passed By A Vote of 4 AYES.
  2. The Committee adjourned at 2:11 PM
  3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e ), the City Council has found that an imminent risk to the health of attendees due to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exist. Therefore, all City Councilmembers will participate in the meeting via phone/video conference without notice of their teleconference locations
  4. The Oakland City Council Special Life Enrichment Committee convened at 10:01 AM, with Councilmember Taylor presiding as Chairperson.
  5. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  6. Roll Call / Call To Order
  7. PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMENTS ON ALL ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN DURING OPEN FORUM
  8. 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 10, 2022
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  9. 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 4 Subject: RFP For City Stables Concessionaire From: Councilmember Taylor Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator Regarding (1) The Status Of The License And Master Concessionaire Operation Agreement Related To The Oakland City Stables Located At 13560 Skyline Blvd, And (2) Recommendations Regarding The Ongoing Operation Of An Equestrian Center For The City, Including Providing Equestrian Programs To Oakland Youth From Low Income And Underserved Communities And Providing Horse Boarding And Horseback Riding And Instruction For Oakland Residents [TITLE CHANGE]
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 5 Subject: Oakland HHAP-4 Application From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The City’s Homeless Housing Assistance And Prevention Program (HHAP-4) Application For State Funding
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 12/20/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 6 Subject: Measure AA - Children’s Initiative Of 2018 Implementation Partners From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Approving The Children’s Initiative Citizens’ Oversight Commission Final Selection For The Children’s Initiative Of 2018 (Measure AA) Implementation Partners: First 5 Alameda County For The Early Education Fund And Oakland Promise For The Oakland Promise Fund; And (2) Authorizing Agreements For Five-Year Terms With First 5 Alameda County In The Amount Of Twenty-Three Million One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred And Twenty-Eight Dollars ($23,181,428) To Implement The Early Education Program And With Oakland Promise In The Amount Of Eleven Million Five Hundred Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred And Fourteen Dollars ($11,590,714) To Implement The Oakland Promise Program; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Above Agreements To Increase The Amounts, Proportional To Appropriated Revenue, And To Extend The Agreements For Additional Terms Of Up To Five Years, Pursuant To Measure AA
    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 Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 12/6/2022

  13. 7 Subject: Funding And Reimbursement Agreements For Major Transportation Projects From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation; 1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (1) Accept And Appropriate Transit And Intercity Capital Rail Program (TIRCP) Grant Funds In The Amount Of Ten Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Dollars ($10,732,000) To Implement The Oakland Waterfront Mobility Hub, Administered By The California State Transportation Agency (CALSTA); And (2) Accept And Appropriate Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Grant Funds In The Amount Of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) To Implement The 7th Street Connection Project, Administered By The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); And (3) Amend Resolution No. 89039 C.M.S., Which Accepted And Appropriated United State Department Of Transportation Rebuilding American Infrastructure With Sustainability And Equity (Raise) Grant Program Funds Totaling Fourteen Million Five Hundred And Seven Thousand Seventy-Five Dollars ($14,507,075), To Appropriate The Raise Funds To The Correct Fund Account; And (4) Accept And Appropriate Measure BB Funds From The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) In The Amount Of Ten Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($10,200,000), To Implement Improvements On Broadway As Match To The Raise Grant, Pending Final Approval From ACTC; And (5) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings; And
    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 Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 12/6/2022

  14. 22-0874 2) A Resolution To Authorize The City Administrator To: 1) Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City And The Port To Facilitate The Development Of Transportation Projects Both Within And Outside The Port Area; And 2) Accept And Appropriate California State Transportation Agency (CALSTA) Grant Funds Totaling Up To Two Hundred Fifty Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($259,500,000); And 3) Take All Steps Necessary To Apply For And Receive Additional Funds Necessary To Complete The Projects As Set Forth In The MOU; And 4) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 22-0875 3) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR), In Accordance With California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) Regulations, For The Review Of The Embarcadero Corridor Safety Improvements, Upon Execution Of A Signed Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City And The Port Of Oakland To Facilitate The Development Of Transportation Projects Both Within And Outside The Port Area And An Executed Supplemental Agreement Between The Port Of Oakland And The California State Transportation Agency That Includes Costs To Reimburse UPRR And Adopting California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 8 Subject: Piedmont Library Lease Agreement From: Oakland Public Library Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (A) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute: (1) A 50-Year Joint Occupancy And Lease Agreement With Oakland Unified School District For Property Located At 86 Echo Avenue, With Two 5-Year Administrative Options To Extend And Rent Of $4,000 Per Month Increasing 10 Percent Every 5 Years During The Term For Constructing And Operating A Public Library, Subject To Appropriation Of Funds Necessary For Construction; And (2) A Joint Use Cooperative Agreement With The District For The New Library; And (3) An Extension Of The Existing Joint-Use Lease Agreement With The District For The Existing Piedmont Avenue Branch Library Located At 80 Echo Avenue Until Completion Of The New Library; And (B) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward

    This Ordinance be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 12/6/2022

  17. 9 Subject: SAMHSA Recast Grant From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution; (1) Awarding Grant Agreements Using Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funds To Four Non-Profit Agencies In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $365,000 To Provide Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Services To High-Risk Youth And Their Families From September 30, 2022 Through September 29, 2023; And (2). Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program (L/SLBE) And Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) Requirements And Awarding Professional Services Agreements Using SAMHSA Funds To East Bay Agency For Children In An Amount Not To Exceed $65,000 For Trauma Informed Systems Trainings And To Crisis Support Services Of Alameda County In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000 For Mental Health First Aid From September 30, 2022 Through September 29, 2023
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 12/6/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. Open Forum
  19. Adjournment
  20. 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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