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*Special Rules and Legislation Committee

Thursday, July 13, 2006 · 10:00 AM AM · City Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council's Special Rules and Legislation Committee met to schedule various city resolutions and discuss urban development projects. The meeting covered topics ranging from redevelopment efforts in the Central District to parking programs in Jack London Square and potential environmental grants for brownfield sites.

Key Decisions

  • Central District Redevelopment Contract Scheduled
  • Jack London Square Mixed-Use Parking Program Scheduled
  • Uptown Area Brownfields Environmental Grant Scheduled
  • Violence Prevention Program Funds Allocation Scheduled
  • Transient Occupancy Tax for Cultural Institutions Not Accepted - Defunct

Agenda

  1. Roll Call / Call to Order
  2. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  3. Closed Session
  4. 2 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee meeting of June 22, 2006 and June 29, 2006
    Action: Approve the Minutes Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Committee Member Brunner, to Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items
  6. RLC 7-13-06 Untitled item
    City Resolution
  7. 4 Scheduling of Agenda Items and revisions to the agenda(s) for the ORA/City Council meeting of July 18, 2006 (SUPPLEMENTAL)
    Action: Approve with the following amendments Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Committee Member Brunner, to Approve with the following amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4-1 Subject: Meetings The Week of July 25, 2006 From: Office of the City Clerk Recommendation: Request To Confirm The Schedule Of Meetings for the Week of July 24, 2006
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved
  9. 4-2 Subject: July 20, 2006 Rules Committee Meeting From: Office of the City Clerk Recommendation: Request To Confirm The Rules And Legislation Committee Meeting for July 20, 2006
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved
  10. 4-3 Subject: Central District Redevelopment Area From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Redevelopment Agency Administrator To Negotiate And Enter Into A Contract For Business Services With The Oakland Communication Technology Cluster Business Center For The Purpose Of Reducing Commercial And Office Vacancies In The Central District Redevelopment Area For An Amount Not To Exceed $240,000 Per Year For Four Years; On The July 25, 2006 Special City Council Agenda
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  11. 4-4 Subject: Uptown Project - Contract Compliance Review From: Councilmember Nadel Recommendation: Action On A Report And Recommendations From The City Administrator's Contract Compliance And Employment Services Division Regarding The Status Of Local Hiring And Local Contracting On The Forest City "Uptown" Project Including The Market Rate And Mixed-Use Projects, With Remediation Recommendations For Any Local Hiring And Contracting Goals Not Being Met
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled
  12. 4-5 Subject: Jack London Square - Mixed-Use District Parking Program From: Councilmember Nadel Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving Implementation Of A Mixed-Use District Parking Program In The Jack London Square District, Specifically: New 4-Hour Parking Zones (Mixed Use Parking Permits Permitted) On Portions Of Second, Third, And Fourth Streets From Brush Street To Washington Street, And On Portions Of Second, Third, Fourth, And Fifth Streets From Franklin Street To Oak Street, And On Portions Of Brush, Castro, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jefferson, Clay, Franklin, Webster, Harrison, Alice, Jackson, Madison, And Oak Streets From Embarcadero To Fifth Street; And New 1-Hour And 2-Hour Parking Zones (Mixed Use Parking Permits Prohibited) On Portions Of Second, Third, And Fourth Streets From Brush Street To Madison Street, And On Portions Of Franklin Street From Embarcadero To Fourth Street; In Order To Promote Retail And Other Commerce In This Area Predominated By Live/Work Housing, Industry And Retail
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  13. 4-6 Subject: Schilling Gardens From: Councilmember Nancy Nadel Recommendation: Action On A Report On Schilling Gardens (222-19th Street)
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Scheduled
  14. 4-7 Subject: Lake Merritt Municipal Boathouse - Proposed Tenant Improvements From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute Leases With The Owner Of The Beach Chalet Restaurant, And If Such Negotiations Fail Then Proceed To Negotiate And Execute Leases With Other Qualified Restaurant Operators, For A Restaurant In 9,216 Square Feet Of Restaurant Space Plus All Basement Areas Of The Lake Merritt Municipal Boathouse Located At 1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, Without Returning To Council
    Ordinance
    Action: Scheduled Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Brunner, seconded by Councilmember Chang, that this matter be Scheduled to the *Community & Economic Development Committee, to be heard at the September 12, 2006 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 4-8 Subject: The Uptown Area - Brownfields Grant Program From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Accept And Appropriate A Clean-Up Grant In The Amount Of $200,000 From The United States Environmental Protection Agency Under The Brownfields Grant Program For Environmental Remediation Of The Fox Courts Site In The Uptown Area
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  16. 4-9 Subject: 1630 San Pablo Avenue - Revocable And Conditional Permits From: Community And Economic Development Committee Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions Granting Rotunda Garage LP Revocable And Conditional Permits For A Proposed Building At 1630 San Pablo Avenue To Allow: 1) A Vault And An Electrical Transformer To Encroach Under The Public Sidewalk Along San Pablo Avenue, And To Allow 2) Seven Upper Floors To Encroach Over The Public Sidewalk Along 17th Street and San Pablo Avenue
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  17. 4-10 Subject: Propositions 1A and 1B From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Declaring The City Of Oakland's Support For Proposition 1A (Transportation Funding Protection Legislative Constitutional Amendment); And
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  18. 4-11 Subject: Coliseum Area - Brownfields Grant Program From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate An Assessment Grant In The Amount of $200,000 From The United States Environmental Protection Agency Under The Brownfields Grant Program For Assessment Of Petroleum Substances In Soil And Groundwater In The Coliseum Area; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  19. 4-12 Subject: Delinquent Mandatory Garbage Fees - Public Hearing From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing Regarding Delinquent Mandatory Garbage Fees For January/February/March 2006, Monthly Accounts And April/May/June 2006, Quarterly Accounts And Upon Conclusion Adopt One Of The Following Resolutions: 1) A Resolution Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The City Administrator On The Costs Incurred By The City Of Oakland For Delinquent Garbage Service Fees, And Confirming The Recordation Of Liens, Administrative Charges, And Assessment Charges, As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 8.28 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges To Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection; or
    City Resolution
  20. 06-0042-1 2) A Resolution Overruling Protests And Objections, And Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The City Administrator On The Costs Incurred By The City Of Oakland For Delinquent Garbage Service Fees, And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens, Administrative Charges, As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 8.28 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges To Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection; or
    City Resolution
  21. 06-0042-2 3) A Resolution Continuing Hearing On Reports Of The City Administrator On The Delinquent Garbage Services Fees And Confirming Of The Recordation Of Liens, Administrative Charges, And Assessment Charges, As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 8.28 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges To Be Turned Over To The Alameda County Tax Collector For Collections
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  22. 4-13 Subject: Delinquent Business Taxes - Public Hearing From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing Regarding The Assessment Of Liens For Delinquent Business Taxes And Upon Conclusion Adopt One Of The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The City Administrator On The Costs Incurred By The City Of Oakland For Delinquent Business Taxes And Confirming The Recordation Of Liens With Administrative And Assessment Charges As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 5.04 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges To Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection; or
    City Resolution
  23. 06-0043-1 2) A Resolution Overruling Protests And Objections And Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The City Administrator On The Costs Incurred By The City Of Oakland For Delinquent Business Taxes And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens With Administrative And Assessment Charges As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 5.04 of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing the Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection
    City Resolution
  24. 06-0043-2 3) A Resolution Continuing Hearing Of The Reports Of The City Administrator On Delinquent Business Taxes, And The Recordation Of Liens With Admnistrative And Assessment Charges As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 5.04 Of The Oakland Municipal Code
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  25. 4-14 Subject: Delinquent Transient Occupancy Taxes - Public Hearing From: Finance And Management Agency Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing Regarding The Assessment Of Liens For Delinquent Transient Occupancy Taxes And Upon Conclusion Adopt One Of The Following Resolutions: 1) A Resolution Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The City Administrator On The Costs Incurred By The City Of Oakland For Delinquent Transient Occupancy Taxes And Confirming The Recordation Of Liens With Administrative And Assessment Charges As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 4.24 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection; Or
    City Resolution
  26. 06-0044-1 2) A Resolution Overruling Protests And Objectections And Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The City Administrator On The Costs Incurred By the City Of Oakland For Delinquent Transient Occupancy Taxes And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens With Administrative And Assessment Charges As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 4.24 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection; Or
    City Resolution
  27. 06-0044-2 3) A Resolution Continuing Hearing Of The Reports Of The City Administrator On The Delinquent Transient Occupancy Taxes And The Recordation Of Liens With Administrative And Assessment Charges As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 4.24 Of The Oakland Municipal Code
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  28. 4-15 Subject: Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes - Public Hearing From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing Regarding The Assessment Of Liens For Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes And Upon Conclusion Adopt One Of The Following Resolutions: 1) A Resolution Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The City Administrator On The Costs Incurred By The City Of Oakland For Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes, And Confirming The Recordation Of Liens, Administrative Charges, And Assessment Charges, As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 4.20 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges To Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection; or
    City Resolution
  29. 06-0045-1 2) A Resolution Overruling Protests And Objections And Accepting And Confirming Reports Of The City Administrator On The Cost Incurred By The City Of Oakland For Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes, And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens, Administrative Charges As Necessary - Pursuant To Chapter 4.20 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, And Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges To Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection; or
    City Resolution
  30. 06-0501-1 Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute An Agreement For $147,364 Between The City Of Oakland And The Alameda County District Attorney's Office For The Family Justice Center To Support Staffing Infrastructure And Materials And Supplies For Support Groups For Youth Exposed To Violence And/Or Sexually Exploited For The Period Of July 1, 2006 Through June 30, 2011
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    as a Consent Calendar item

  31. FROM THE JULY 11, 2006 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
  32. 06-0599 Subject: Transient Occupancy Tax-Zoo, Museum And Space And Science Center From: Vice Mayor Quan And Councilmembers Chang And Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Submitting, On The Council's Own Motion, To The Electors At The November 7, 2006 Election, A Proposed Ordinance Amending The Oakland Municipal Code In Order To Provide For A Two Percent Surcharge To The City's Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel Tax) To Support The Oakland Zoo, Oakland Museum Of California, Chabot Space And Science Center And The Cultural/Funding Grants Program For Free Or Low Cost Performing Arts Programs
    City Resolution
    Action: Not Accepted - DEFUNCT
  33. FROM THE JULY 11, 2006 FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
  34. 06-0654 Subject: Parks And Recreation Advisory Commission Appointment From: Councilmember Jane Brunner Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 80002 C.M.S. Appointing Howard Matis As A Member Of The Parks And Recreation Advisory Commission
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  35. 06-0653 Subject: Parks And Recreation Advisory Commission Appointment From: Councilmember Jane Brunner Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Susan Montauk As A Member Of The Parks And Recreation Advisory Commission
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  36. 06-0652 Subject: Library Advisory Commission Appointment From: Councilmember Jane Brunner Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Marilyn Citron As A Member Of The Library Advisory Commission
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  37. 06-0651 Subject: Telephone Users Tax Amendment From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 4.28 Affirm To The Original Intent Of The Telephone Users Tax By Clarifying And Restating The Ordinance And Removing Obsolete References To Federal Law
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled
  38. ADDITIONAL ITEMS SUBMITTTED ON THE DAIS
  39. Untitled item
  40. Untitled item
  41. Untitled item
  42. 06-0501 Subject: Carry Forward Violence Prevention Program Funds From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: A Report And Recommendations For The Use Of An Estimated $1.5 Million In Carry Forward Violence Prevention Program Funds From The Violence Prevention And Public Safety Act Of 2004 From Fiscal Year 2005-2006 For Gang Prevention And Intervention Programs Staff Recommendations: 1) Gang Prevention And Intervention Parent Education And Support Groups Demonstration Grants - $300,000 Over Two Years 2) Gang Intervention And Prevention Demonstration Grants - $380,000 Over Two Years 3) Community Crisis Response Teams - $800,000 Over Two Years 4) Oakland Gang Intervention And Prevention Network And Task Force - $20,000 Over Two Years; And
    Report and Recommendation
  43. 06-0500 Subject: Transitional Jobs Services From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute Two Separate Grant Agreements Between The City Of Oakland And The Allen Temple Housing And Economic Development Corporation For An Amount Not To Exceed $390,000 And With The Youth Employment Partnership, Inc. For An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000 To Provide Transitional Jobs Services In Accordance With The Violence Prevention And Public Safety Act Of 2004 For The Period Of August 1, 2006 To June 30, 2007 With Two One-Year Options To Renew
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    as a Consent Calendar item

  44. 06-0499 Subject: Violence Prevention Services From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Progress Of Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Measure Y (Violence Prevention and Public Safety Act Of 2004) Violence Prevention Grantees And Programs And Recommendation To Exercise The City's Option To Renew For One Year Grant Agreements Between The City Of Oakland And Three Agencies: Alameda County Health Care Services, Oakland Unified School District And The Mentoring Center For A Total Of $1,242,076
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Scheduled

    as a Consent Calendar item