*Special Public Works Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland Public Works Committee held a virtual meeting focusing on transportation, street safety, and vehicle parking regulations. Key discussions included the Safe Oakland Streets initiative and new rules about RV and oversized vehicle parking. Several items were scheduled for further review in upcoming committee meetings.
Key Decisions
- Safe Oakland Streets Annual Update Received and Filed
- RV Parking Ordinance Scheduled for Rules & Legislation Committee
- San Pablo Avenue Corridor Project Support Approved, to be forwarded to City Council
- Reaffirming RV Parking Limits Scheduled for Rules & Legislation Committee
Agenda
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- Roll Call / Call To Order
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- 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of May 24, 2022Report and RecommendationAction: Approved Passed
A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Sheng Thao, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee ItemsReport and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 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: Scheduled Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Scheduled to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 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: Received and Filed Passed
A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
- The item regarding the "Year-One Report On The Safe Oakland Streets Initiative" was removed from this agenda at the June 23, 2022 Rules And Legislation Committee
- 7 Subject: Reaffirming The Existing Limits On The Parking Of Recreational Vehicles (RVs) And Other Oversized Vehicles From: Councilmember Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Reaffirming The Existing Oakland “Good Neighbor” Limits On The Parking Of Recreational Vehicles (RVs) And Other Oversized Vehicles As Defined In The Encampment Management Policy And The Oakland Municipal Code And Calling On The City Administration To Enforce These Regulations And Policies In A Timely FashionCity ResolutionAction: Scheduled Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Loren Taylor, that this matter be Scheduled to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 8 Subject: ACTC’s San Pablo Avenue Corridor Project From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Sign A Letter Of Support For The San Pablo Avenue Corridor Project Led By The Alameda County Transportation Commission To Begin The Detailed Design PhaseCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Dan Kalb, 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 7/19/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum
- 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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