*Rules & Legislation Committee
City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor
Agenda — 49 items
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- 1 The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Convened At 10:30 A.M. With President Pro Tempore Gallo Presiding As Chairperson.
- 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS: • Action Item: shall mean any resolution, ordinance, public hearing, motion or recommendation requiring official vote and approval of the City Council to be effective. • Informational Item: shall mean an agenda item consisting only of an informational report that does not require or permit Council action. • Consent Item: shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda, any action or informational item that a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council with unanimous recommendation for approval, except: 1) any item having a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Rules and Legislation Committee; 2) any action item that the Rules and Legislation Committee has placed on the Consent Calendar in accordance with Rule 26; or 3), any item that requires a public hearing or that is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item. • Non-Consent Item: shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda, any action or informational item that: 1) a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council without unanimous recommendation for approval; 2) has a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Rules and Legislation Committee or: 3) requires a public hearing or is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item.
- 3 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- 1 Roll Call / Call To Order
- 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of March 13, 2025
- 3 New Scheduling Items
- 3.1 Subject: On-Call Small Sidewalks Construction Services From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute Agreements For On-Call Services For Small Sidewalk Construction Projects With (1) Cooper Construction And Engineering; (2) Depth Concrete, Inc; And (3) Lara’s Concrete, Inc; Each For A Period Of Three (3) Years And Each For An Amount Not-To-Exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) Annually, For A Cumulative Annual Allocation Not To Exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000) Dollars, Or Four Million Five Hundred Thousand ($4,500,000) Dollars Over Three (3) Years, Without Return To Council; Waiving Further Advertisement And Competitive Bidding; And Adopt Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
- 3.2 Subject: Amendment Of Oak Knoll Subdivision Improvement Agreement And Condition Of Approval 24(E) From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into The First Amendment Of The Phase I Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) Between The City Of Oakland And Oak Knoll Venture Acquisition, LLC To Release “Parcel R” As Shown On The Final Map No. 8320 And Terminate The SIA With Respect To Parcel R; Amending Condition Of Approval #24(E) Of Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) Permit (PLN 15378) To Modify The Deadline For The Completion Of The Restoration Of Club Knoll; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
- 3.3 Subject: Recognizing National Dispatcher Appreciation Week From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Proclaiming The Week Of April 13-19, 2025, As National Dispatcher Appreciation Week
- 3.4 Subject: Honoring Louis Feliciano From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring Louis Feliciano For Over 35 Years Of Dedicated Service To The City Of Oakland And Extending Best Wishes Upon His Retirement From The Oakland Public Works Department
- 3.5 Subject: Honoring Chef Kasem Saengsawang From: Councilmember Ramachandran Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring Chef Kasem Saengsawang For Culinary Contributions To Oakland And As The Newest Culinary Champion On “Chopped” TV Series
- 3.6 Subject: Natalie Williams V. City Of Oakland, Et Al. From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Natalie Williams V. City Of Oakland, Oakland Police Department, Salvador Gonzalez, And DOES 1-100 Inclusive, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV043994, City Attorney File No. 35192, In The Sum Of Sixty Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($60,000.00), Payable To Natalie Williams And Attorneys At The Law Collective, APLC (Oakland Police Department- Vehicle Accident)
- 3.7 Subject: Emerald Raychell Gilbert V. City Of Oakland, Et Al. From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Emerald Raychell Gilbert V. City Of Oakland, County Of Alameda, Family Paths, Inc., And Does 1 To 20, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV030478, City Attorney File No. 35574, In The Sum Of Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($65,000.00), Payable To Emerald Raychell Gilbert And Attorneys At Bauman Law, APLC (Department Of Transportation - Dangerous Condition Of Public Property)
- 3.8 Subject: Todd Ross, Et Al. V. City Of Oakland, Et Al. From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Todd Ross, Cecilia Brook, Todd Kane-Ross, Jr., By And Through His Guardian Ad Litem Chyna Kane-Ross, Tania Sanchez-Martinez, By And Through Her Guardian Ad Litem Rebecca Martinez, Karina Sanchez-Martinez, By And Through Her Guardian Ad Litem Rebecca Martinez, Cameron Kane-Ross, By And Through His Guardian Ad Litem Chyna Kane-Ross, Skylar Kane-Ross, By And Through Her Guardian Ad Litem Chyna Kane-Ross V. City Of Oakland, Gordon Gullett, And DOES 1 To 10, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. HG20053846, City Attorney File No. 33718, In The Sum Of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($550,000.00), Payable To The “Law Offices Of Brian L. Larsen In Trust For Todd Ross, Et Al.” (Oakland Fire Department - Motor Vehicle Accident)
- 3.9 Subject: Rename The Intersection At Seventh Street And Campbell Street As ‘Elaine Brown Way’ From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To (1) Commemoratively Rename The Intersection At Seventh Street And Campbell Street As ‘Elaine Brown Way’ And (2) Authorize The Installation Of A Plaque Or Sign Honoring Elaine Brown, Pursuant To The Policy And Procedures Established By Oakland City Council Resolution No. 77967 C.M.S.
- 3.10 Subject: Occupational Medical Services Extension Of Contract End Date From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Extend The Professional Services Agreement Contract End Date With Occupational Health Centers Of California, A Medical Corporation, DBA Concentra Medical Centers, To Provide Occupational Medical Services For The Period Of July 1, 2025, To June 30, 2030
- 3.11 Subject: Professional Auditing Services Fiscal Years 2025-2027 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP To Provide Professional Auditing Services For Fiscal Years Ending June, 30 2025, June 30, 2026, And June 30, 2027 In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,476,651 (Of Which $2,395,051 Will Be Funded By The City Of Oakland And $81,600 Will Be Funded By The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency), With A Two-Year Option To Extend The Contract For Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2028 And June 30, 2029 For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $4,290,391, Contingent On Available Funding; And Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirements And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Requirements; And
- 18 2) A Resolution Authorizing The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrator To Award A Contract To Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP To Provide Professional Auditing Services For Fiscal Years Ending June, 30 2025, June 30, 2026, And June 30, 2027 In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,476,651 (Of Which $2,395,051 Will Be Funded By The City Of Oakland And $81,600 Will Be Funded By The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency), With A Two-Year Option To Extend The Contract For Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2028 And June 30, 2029 For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $4,290,391, Contingent On Available Funding; And Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirements And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Requirements
- 3.12 Subject: Informational Report Regarding 2025 Oakland Broadband Master Plan From: Information Technology Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Regarding A Broadband Master Plan Developed By The Information Technology Department
- 3.13 Subject: Oakland Public Works Sewer Services Division Cooperative Agreements From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Approving Ongoing Cooperative Purchase Agreements Exceeding $250,000 For Oakland Public Works, Bureau Of Maintenance And Internal Services (Sewer Maintenance Division) Commodities And Services Contracts As Set Forth In Table 1 In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Nine Hundred Thousand ($1,900,000) Dollars; And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
- 3.14 Subject: East Bay Recreation & Culture Club, Inc., Lease Of Surplus City Property From: Margaret Lehrkind And Nancy Lehrkind Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Authorizing The City Administrator Or Designee, Without Returning To The City Council, To Negotiate And Execute A Disposition And Development Agreement And Related Documents Between The City Of Oakland And The East Bay Recreation And Culture Club, Inc. On Terms And Conditions Described Herein, For The Lease Of 6226 Morage Avenue (APN 48 - F-7361-12) For An Amount Less Than The Fair Market Rental Value For A Term Of Fifteen (15) Years; TBD
- 22 Recommendations From The March 25, 2025 Finance And Management Committee
- 3.15 Subject: Informational Report On The Equipment Services Fund From: Councilmember Kaplan Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Amount Of Funds Available In The Equipment Services Fund And Information About, And A Copy Of All Directives Regarding, Allowable Use Of The Equipment Services Fund
- 3.16 Subject: Oakland PFRS’s Investment Portfolio As Of December 31, 2024 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Oakland Police And Fire Retirement System’s (“PFRS”, Or “System”) Investment Portfolio As Of December 31, 2024
- 3.17 Subject: Oakland PFRS’s Actuary Report As Of July 1, 2024 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Oakland Police And Fire Retirement System’s (“PFRS”, Or “System”) Actuary Report As Of July 1, 2024, And Analysis Of Full Funding Status Of The Pension Obligation Ahead Of The Full Funding Date Of 2026 For The Purposes Of The City
- 26 Recommendations From The March 25, 2025 Public Works And Transportation Committee
- 3.18 Subject: Measure U Funding For Transportation And Housing From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Measure U Funding For Transportation And Housing
- 3.19 Subject: Amend Storm Drainage Master Plan Consultant Agreement From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To (1) Amend The Professional Services Agreement With Wood Rodgers, Inc. And Increase The Agreement By An Additional Nine Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Dollars ($971,570.00) To A Total Contract Amount Not-To-Exceed Four Million Seventy-One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($4,071,452.00) For The Storm Drainage Master Plan Project (Project No. 1005274); (2) Appropriate Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($34,332.00) From Development Service Fund 2415 Fund Balance; (3) Waive The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirement; (4) Enter Into A User Disclaimer Of Liability And Warranties Agreement With The Alameda County Flood Control And Water Conservation District For Modeling Data Sharing; And (5) Adopt Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings For Project No. 1005274
- 29 Recommendations From The March 25, 2025 Community And Economic Development Committee
- 3.20 Subject: Impact Fee Annual Informational Report And Findings Resolution For Fiscal Year 2023-24 From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Impact Fee Informational Report And Making Findings Regarding Said Annual Impact Fee Report And Previously Presented Five-Year Impact Fee Reports Consistent With The Mitigation Fee Act, California Government Code Sections 66000 To 66025
- 3.21 Subject: Extension Of Oakland Ballers License Agreements From: Economic And Workforce Development Department And Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute License Agreements With The Oakland Ballers, A Minor League Baseball Team, For Use Of (A) The Raimondi Park Baseball Field For A Term Of Ten Years At A Base Rate Of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) Per Month With An Annual Three Percent (3%) Increase And Additional Rent Of Fifty Cents ($0.50) Per Paid Admission With An Annual Three Percent (3%) Increase, Fifty Percent (50%) Of Naming Rights Revenue And Twenty Percent (20%) Of Business And Advertising Sign Revenue And (B) 1707 Wood Street For Special Event Parking For A One Year Term With Two 1-Year Options At A Rate Of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) Per Month; (2) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
- 32 Recommendations From The March 25, 2025 Special Public Safety Committee
- 3.22 Subject: Annual Physical Exam For Firefighters From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Agile Occupational Medical Center To Provide Annual Physical Examinations Of Sworn Oakland Fire Department (Department) Employees For The Period Of March 1, 2024, Through February 28, 2026, In An Amount Not To Exceed Eight Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000.00), With An Option To Extend The Agreement For One Year Until February 28, 2027, At A Cost Of Up To Four Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000.00), And Without Returning To Council, For A Total Amount Not To Exceed One Million Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,275,000.00); And (2) Waiving The City’s Request For Proposals/Qualifications Process And Purchasing Requirements, And The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements For The Proposed Agreement
- 33 DAIS SCHEDULING REQUEST
- 4 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings
- 34 Subject: Proposed Bond Issuance Schedule From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Proposed Bond Issuance Schedule
- 35 Open Forum
- 36 Adjournment
- 36 CHANGES MADE TO THE NO DATE SPECIFIC FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE PENDING LIST
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- 37 Subject: Professional Auditing Services Fiscal Years 2025-2027 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP To Provide Professional Auditing Services For Fiscal Years Ending June, 30 2025, June 30, 2026, And June 30, 2027 In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,476,651 (Of Which $2,395,051 Will Be Funded By The City Of Oakland And $81,600 Will Be Funded By The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency), With A Two-Year Option To Extend The Contract For Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2028 And June 30, 2029 For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $4,290,391, Contingent On Available Funding; And Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirements And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Requirements; And
- 38 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
- 38 2) A Resolution Authorizing The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrator To Award A Contract To Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP To Provide Professional Auditing Services For Fiscal Years Ending June, 30 2025, June 30, 2026, And June 30, 2027 In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,476,651 (Of Which $2,395,051 Will Be Funded By The City Of Oakland And $81,600 Will Be Funded By The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency), With A Two-Year Option To Extend The Contract For Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2028 And June 30, 2029 For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $4,290,391, Contingent On Available Funding; And Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirements And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Requirements
- * 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.
- 39 CHANGES MADE TO THE NO DATE SPECIFIC PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE PENDING LIST
- 40 Subject: Ordinance Amending OMC Chapter 8.28 From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 8.28 (Solid Waste Collection And Disposal And Recycling Ordinance) To: (1) Update Definitions For “Dwelling Unit” And “Food-Soiled Paper”; (2) Clarify That Subscription For Regular Collection Services For Mixed Materials And Organics (MM&O), And Recyclable Materials Is Mandatory, And That A Self-Haul Permit Is Required As A Means To Satisfy The Property Owner’s Obligation To Subscribe To Such Collection Services; (3) Stipulate That It Is Acceptable For Service Providers Other Than The MM&O Collector To Transport Bulky Goods Removed From Within A Premises As An Incidental Part Of An On-Site Property Cleanup Service; (4) Emphasize The Need For Business And Residential Units In A Mixed-Use Environment To Obtain Separate Solid Waste Collection Services; (5) Strengthen The Reporting Requirements For Haulers Providing Organic Waste Collection Service; (6) Authorize The City To Summarily Abate Nuisance Conditions Created By The Failure Of An Owner Of A Commercial Premises To Properly Dispose Of The Solid Waste Created, Produced, Or Accumulated On The Premises By Subscribing To Collection Service On Behalf Of The Property Owner; (7) Make The Costs Of Subscribing To Service On Behalf Of The Owner, Including The Administrative Costs Associated Therewith, A Special Assessment Against The Property Upon Which The Nuisance Conditions Are Maintained; And (8) Make Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
- 41 CHANGES MADE TO THE DRAFT APRIL 9, 2025 SPECIAL FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA
- 42 Subject: FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan