*Special Rules and Legislation Committee

Agenda

1. Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, all members of the City Council as well as the City Administrator, City Attorney and City Clerk will join the meeting via phone/video conference and no teleconference locations are required.
2. The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee convened at 1:32 P.M, with Councilmember Thao presiding as Chairperson. .
3. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
4. Roll Call / Call To Order
5. PUBLIC COMMENT COMMENT ON ALL ACTION ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT AT THIS TIME. COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA WILL BE TAKEN DURING OPEN FORUM.
6. 2 Subject: Equitable Business Tax Update From: Councilmember Bas, Thao And President Pro Tem Kalb Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council’s Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election, An Ordinance Repealing And Replacing Chapter 5.04 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Create An Progressive, Modern, And Equitable Business Tax Structure; And Directing The City Clerk To Take All Actions Necessary To Prepare For And Conduct A November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election.
   City Resolution
   Action: Continued Passed

   A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Lynette McElhaney, that this matter be Continued to go before the *Special Rules and Legislation Committee, to be heard 7/7/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

7. 3 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
   Report and Recommendation
   Action: Accepted as Amended Passed

   A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Open Forum (Total Time Available: 15 Minutes)
9. Adjournment
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11. MATERIALS RELATED TO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKETS MAY BE VIEWED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 1 FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, OAKLAND, CA 94612 FROM 8:30AM TO 5:00PM
12. In the event 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.
13. 20-0494 Subject: Transportation Network Companies Trip Tax Ballot Measure From: Council President Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council’s Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The General Municipal Election On November 3, 2020, A Proposed Ordinance To Impose A General Tax On Users Of Transportation Network Companies At A Rate Of 50 Cents For Private Trips And 25 Cents For Pool Trips; And Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Scheduled to go before the *Special Rules and Legislation Committee, to be heard 7/7/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

14. 20-0493 Subject: Charter Amendment To Remove Limit On Fines From: President Pro Tem Kalb Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council’s Own Motion Submitting To The Voters For The November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election Proposed Amendment To City Charter Section 217 To Remove The $1,000 Limit On Fines For Ordinance Violations And Directing The City Clerk To Fix The Date For Submission Of Arguments And Provide For Notice And Publication, And Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Scheduled to go before the *Special Rules and Legislation Committee, to be heard 7/7/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

15. Due To The Presence Of President Pro Tem Kalb, A Quorum Of The City Council Was Noted, And A Motion Was Made By Council President Kaplan And Seconded By To Adjourn The Meeting Of The Special Rules And Legislation Committee, And To Convene As A Special Meeting Of The Full Council At 1:47 P.M.