*Special Public Works Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland City Council's Special Public Works Committee held a virtual meeting, mostly postponing major agenda items to future dates. The committee focused on receiving an annual report from the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and discussing cleaner alternatives to diesel generators.
Key Decisions
- BPAC 2021 Annual Report Received and Filed
- Alternatives to Diesel Generators Approved, with directive to review cleaner generator alternatives
- RV Parking Ordinance Withdrawn and Rescheduled to 6/28/2022
- Safe Oakland Streets Annual Update Withdrawn and Rescheduled to 6/28/2022
- Federal Sewer Consent Decree Report Withdrawn and Rescheduled to 7/26/2022
Agenda
- 22-0175 Subject: Oakland RV Parking Ordinance From: Councilmember Gallo Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Municipal Code To Add Chapter 10.73 To Title 10, Vehicles And Traffic, To Establish Requirements For The Parking Of Oversized Vehicles On Certain Narrow Streets And Making Appropriate Findings Under The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)City ResolutionAction: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled
This City Resolution be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the *Special Public Works Committee to be heard 6/28/2022
- 22-0236 Subject: Safe Oakland Streets Annual Update From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report And Presentation From The City Administrator’s Office, The Oakland Department Of Transportation, The Oakland Police Department, And The Department Of Race And Equity Regarding Progress On The Safe Oakland Streets (SOS) Initiative In Year One And Priority Focus Areas For Year TwoInformational ReportAction: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled
This Informational Report be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the *Special Public Works Committee to be heard 6/28/2022
- 22-0348 Subject: Annual Report On Compliance With The Federal Sewer Consent Decree From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Receive The Annual Informational Report On The Status Of The City’s Compliance With The Federal Sewer Consent Decree (CD) RequirementsInformational ReportAction: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled
This Informational Report be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the *Special Public Works Committee to be heard 7/26/2022
- 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 particulate in the meeting via phone/video conference without notice of their teleconference locations
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- The Oakland City Council Special Public Works Committee convened at 10:34 AM, with Councilmember Kalb presiding as Chairperson.
- Roll Call / Call To Order
- 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
- 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of March 22, 2022Report and RecommendationAction: Approved Passed
A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee ItemsReport and RecommendationAction: Accepted as Amended Passed
A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 Subject: Receive BPAC 2021 Annual Report From: Councilmember Gallo Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Bicyclist And Pedestrian Advisory Commission’s 2021 ActivitiesInformational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: Alternatives To Diesel Generators From: Vice Mayor Kaplan And Councilmember Kalb Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Directing The City Administrator To Review And Analyze Cleaner Alternatives To Diesel Generators To Be Authorized For Backup Power For All Development On City Of Oakland Property And Projects In Which The City Has The Authority To Designate The Type Of Generator To Be Used To Establish A Cleaner Generator Policy That Reduces Harmful Emissions, And To Report Back To Council By September 2022 On The Policy And With Amendments To The Oakland Municipal Code, Planning And Building And Other Codes If NeededCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter 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 5/3/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
- Adjournment
- 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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