*Rules & Legislation Committee
City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor
Agenda — 59 items
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- 1 The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Convened At 10: A.M. With Council President Fortunato Bas 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.
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- 1 Roll Call / Call To Order
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- 3 New Scheduling Items
- 3.1 Subject: Illegal Dumping As A Public Health Crisis From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Declaring A Local Public Health Crisis Due To Illegal Dumping; On The December 17, 2024 City Council Agenda On Consent
- 3.2 Subject: April 2025 Special Election Parcel Tax Measures For Independent Oversight Agencies And Essential Services Recovery From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council's Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The April 15, 2025 Special Municipal Election, An Ordinance To Adopt A Special Parcel Tax To Maintain The City’s Independent Oversight Agencies And Programs; Requesting Consolidation Of The Election With All Special Municipal Elections To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On April 15, 2025; And Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The April 15, 2025 Special Municipal Election
- 10 (2) Resolution On The City Council's Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The April 15, 2025 Special Municipal Election, An Ordinance To Adopt A Special Parcel Tax To Maintain Essential Services Including Public Safety, Animal Services, Library Services, Recreation Programs, Senior And Child Services, Fiscal Planning, And Other Municipal Services; Requesting Consolidation Of The Election With All Special Municipal Elections To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On April 15, 2025; And Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The April 15, 2025 Special Municipal Election; On The December 17, 2024 City Council Agenda On Non Consent
- 3.3 Subject: Appointment To Rules And Legislation Committee From: Council President Pro Tempore Kalb Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The City Council Acting President’s Appointment Of Councilmember __________ To Fill A Vacancy On The City Council’s Rules And Legislation Committee, Effective December 18, 2024; On The December 17, 2024 City Council On Non Consent
- 3.4 Subject: General Sales Tax Ordinance From: Councilmember Jenkins, Kaplan, Reid, And Council President Fortunato Bas Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Submitting To The Voters At A Special Election To Be Held On April 15, 2025, A Proposed Ordinance To Impose A Transactions And Use Tax To Be Administered By The California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration; (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Election With All Special Municipal Elections To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On April 15, 2025; And (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The April 15, 2025 Special Municipal Election
- 3.5 Subject: 2025 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Authorization From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Accepting, Appropriating, And Authorizing Agreements For The Receipt Of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funding From The County Of Alameda In An Amount Estimated To Be $21,023,384 For Fiscal Years 2023-24 Through 2028-29; (2) Allocating All PLHA Funds Received From The County Of Alameda To Operating Subsidies For The Rapid Response Homeless Housing Program (R2H2); (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Loan Or Grant Said PLHA Funds To Affordable Housing Or Supportive Housing Developers Chosen Through The R2H2 Program, Without Returning To Council, In Accordance With Resolution 89977; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
- 3.6 Subject: Parking Enforcement Operations From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Regarding Department Of Transportation Parking Enforcement Operations And Parking Revenues
- 3.7 Subject: 2024 BPAC Annual Report From: Councilmember Gallo Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Bicyclist And Pedestrian Advisory Commission’s 2024 Activities
- 16 Recommendations From The December 10, 2024 Special Finance And Management Committee
- 3.8 Subject: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Fiscal Year 2025-26 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The Submission Of A Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule And Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrative Budget For July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2026, And Transmission Of Both To The Countywide Oversight Board, The Alameda County Auditor-Controller And The State Department Of Finance For Approval
- 3.9 Subject: Contracts For Primary Banking Depository And Custodial Services From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With U.S. Bank To Provide Primary Depository Services For The City At An Estimated Annual Cost Of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) For A Five-Year Period With Three One-Year Options To Renew Commencing January 1, 2025, And Negotiate With U.S. Bank For Such Additional Banking Services As They May From Time To Time Deem Appropriate, At Costs They Deem Reasonable; And (2) Waiving The Requirements Of The Living Wage Ordinance And Of The Linked Banking Services Program Ordinance; And
- 19 2) A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With U.S. Bank To Provide Primary Custodial Services For The City At An Estimated Annual Cost Of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) For A Five-Year Period With Three One-Year Options To Renew, And Negotiate With U.S. Bank For Such Additional Banking Services As They May From Time To Time Deem Appropriate, At Costs They Deem Reasonable; And (2) Waiving The Requirements Of The Living Wage Ordinance And Of The Linked Banking Services Program Ordinance
- 3.10 Subject: Slavery Disclosure Ordinance Annual Implementation Update From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Status Of Implementation Of The Slavery Era Disclosure Ordinance
- 21 Recommendations From The December 10, 2024 Special Public Works And Transportation Committee
- 3.11 Subject: Adoption Of The 2024 Oakland Urban Forest Plan From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Adopting The 2024 Oakland Urban Forest Plan Including The Recommended “No Net Loss” Tree Canopy Goal To Maintain An Estimated 20.6% Canopy Cover That Requires Tree Planting In Prioritized Disadvantaged Census Tracts With Inequitable Canopy Cover, And That The City Administrator Or Designee Establish, Within One Year, An Implementation Team For The Purpose Of Implementing The Urban Forest Plan, Including Identification And Securing Of Funding, That The City Administrator Or Designee Develop A Schedule To Update Tree Related Ordinances In The Oakland Municipal Code Consistent With The Goals And Recommendations Of The Adopted Urban Forest Plan, And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
- 3.12 Subject: 14th Ave Streetscape Project Phases 1 & 3 Construction Contract Award From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract To Redgwick Construction Co. For The 14th Ave Streetscape Project Phases 1 & 3, Project No. 1004251, The Lowest, Responsible, And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And With Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Seven Million, Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars ($7,235,897.00); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
- 3.13 Subject: Amend Beautification Council Contract Amount From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To (1) Increase Beautification Council’s Contract Amount By Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) For A Total Not To Exceed Contract Amount Of Four Million Five Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($4,530,000); And (2) Waive Further Advertising, Bidding, Competitive Request For Proposal/ Qualification Selection And Local Business/Small Local Business Participation Requirements
- 3.14 Subject: Major Encroachment Permit At 2225 81st Avenue From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Granting A Conditional And Revocable Major Encroachment Permit ENMJ24057 To Roman Catholic Welfare Corporation Of Oakland To Allow A Modular Classroom On An Unimproved Portion Of 81st Avenue At 2225 81st Avenue, And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
- 3.15 Subject: Measure BB Fund Transfer From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appropriating A One-Time Use Of Fund Balance In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million, Two Hundred And Seventy-Four Thousand Dollars ($1,274,000.00) From Fiscal Year 2024 Measure BB Fund Balance To Partially Fund The Citywide Resurfacing Program Through The End Of Fiscal Year 2025 To Reduce The Program Budget Shortfall And Partially Maintain Construction Schedules
- 3.16 Subject: $2,300,000 California Energy Commission Grant From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate A Grant From The California Energy Commission, Charging Infrastructure For Government Fleets (CIGF) Program, In The Amount Of Two Million And Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000); (2) To Use Grant Funding From California Energy Commission For The Installations Of One Hundred (100) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Throughout The City; And (3) To Adopt Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
- 3.17 Subject: Studio Perez On-Call Contract Increase For East Oakland Art Center From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualification (RFP/Q) Requirement And Authorizing The City Administrator To Increase The On-Call Architectural Services Agreement With Studio Perez Architects By An Amount Not-To-Exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), Bringing The Total Amount From Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) To Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($325,000) And Adopt Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
- 29 Recommendations From The December 10, 2024 Special Community And Economic Development Committee
- 3.18 Subject: Code Compliance Relocation Program Funding Resolution From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Appropriation, Through June 30, 2034, Of Tenant Relocation Repayment Funds Collected By City Pursuant To The Code Compliance Relocation Program Ordinance
- 3.19 Subject: Impact Fees Phase 2: Development Feasibility Analysis And Housing Strategy Study From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Presentation And Report On The Development Feasibility Analysis And Housing Strategy Study Conducted As Part Of The Impact Fees Update Phase 2 Process And Provide Feedback To Staff On Draft Impact Fee Program And Housing Policy Recommendations
- 3.20 Subject: 2023/24 Consolidated Annual Performance And Evaluation Report And 2024/25 Annual Action Plan From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Receive Two Informational Reports: 1) Receive The City Of Oakland’s Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) For Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME American Rescue Plan And 2023/24 Activities Administered Under The Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security Act Funds Allocated Under The Community Development Block Grant; And
- 33 2) Receive The City Of Oakland’s Annual Action Plan (AAP) For Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS, And Emergency Solutions Grants Programs
- 3.21 Subject: Informational Report And Study Session On Proposed Oakland Airport Expansion From: President Pro Tempore Kalb And Council President Fortunato Bas Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report And Presentation From The Port Of Oakland And Conduct A Study Session On The Proposed Oakland Airport (OAK) Modernization And Possible Expansion Project, Including But Not Limited To (1) Specifics On The Port’s Preferred Elements Of The Proposed Expansion-Including Whether Or Not This Will Include A New Terminal, (2) Current Status Of And Projected Timeline For The Proposed Project, (3) Rationale For The Proposed Modernization And Expansion, Including Numbers Of Total Passenger Departures And Arrivals Over Past Ten Years, (4) Expected Environmental Impacts-Including Projected Increases In Emissions Of Criteria Air Pollutants, Ultrafine Particles, Toxic Air Contaminants, And Greenhouse Gases-Of The Proposed Expansion And Mitigation, If Any, Of Those Impacts, (5) Anticipated Long-Term Workforce Benefits To Oakland And Nearby Alameda County Residents And (6) Anticipated Direct Financial Impacts/Benefits To The City Of Oakland
- 35 Recommendations From The December 10, 2024 Life Enrichment Committee
- 3.22 Subject: Amend Resolution 90310 C.M.S. -OFCY FY 24-25 Grant Renewals - Programmatic Changes From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90310 C.M.S., Which Awarded Oakland Fund For Children And Youth Grants For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, To Amend The Following Grantees To Reflect Lead Agency Programmatic Changes Without Change To The Grant Amounts: (1) Replace Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay With Lincoln For Early Childhood Mental Health Collaborative Services; (2) Update “To Be Determined By OUSD” With Safe Passages For East Oakland Pride Elementary; (3) Update “To Be Determined” With Dream Youth Clinic For Dreamcatcher Youth Program; And (4) Amend The Name Of Genesys Works Bay Area To Genesys Works For Pathways To College And Career Success For Oakland’s High School Students
- 3.23 Subject: OFCY 2025 - 2028 Strategic Investment Plan From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To Adopt The 2025-2028 Strategic Investment Plan Of The Oakland Fund For Children And Youth As Approved By The Planning And Oversight Committee
- 3.24 Subject: Fentanyl Detection - Defense Diagnostics, Inc. From: President Pro Tempore Kalb Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Initiate A Conversation With Defense Diagnostic, Inc. A California-Based Public Health And Safety Business Including (1) Receiving An Informational Report On Their Capabilities, Technologies, And Potential Contributions To Addressing The Fentanyl Health Crisis And (2) Exploring The Possibility Of Seeking Grants And Implementing A Fentanyl Detection Pilot Program To Help Address The Fentanyl Health Crisis In Oakland
- 3.25 Subject: Annual Report From The Parks And Recreation Advisory Commission From: Parks, Recreation And Youth Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Parks And Recreation Advisory Commission For Fiscal Years 2022-2023 And 2023-2024
- 40 Recommendations From The Cancelled December 10, 2024 Public Safety Committee
- 3.26 Subject: Stanford University Data Sharing Agreement From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Data Sharing Agreement (“Agreement”) With The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford University (“Stanford”) For The Oakland Police Department To Share Police Data For Research On Police-Community Interactions With The Goal Of Reducing Disparity And Improving Police-Community Relations
- 3.27 Subject: OPD NSA Status Update From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From OPD On OPD’S Progress Toward Compliance With The Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA) In The Case Of Delphine Allen, Et Al., V. City Of Oakland, Et Al.
- 3.28 Subject: OPD Crime Data Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department (OPD) On Crime, Crime Trends And Crime Reduction Activities In The City Of Oakland
- 3.29 Subject: Informational Report In Response To Resolution No. 89906 From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report In Response To Resolution No. 89906 C.M.S. To Prioritize Public Safety
- 44 At The Call Of This Committee, A Special City Council Meeting Was Called To Be Held On Thursday, January 9, 2025, At 3:30 P.M.
- 4 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings And Oral Report Out Of The Closed Session Agenda
- 45 CHANGES MADE TO THE DECEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
- 5 Subject: Appointments To The Housing, Residential Rent And Relocation Board From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Appointment Of Cinthya Munoz Ramos And Denard Ingram As Tenant Representatives To The Housing, Residential Rent And Relocation Board
- 46 Subject: Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Oscar Carl Wright Sr. From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Oscar Carl Wright Sr. For His Lifelong Work To Advance Equity And Justice In Oakland And Beyond; And Declaring May 5th As Oscar Carl Wright Sr. Day
- S6 Subject: Establish The Education Partnership Committee As A Standing Committee From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Adopt AResolution Formally Establishing The City Council Education Partnership Committee Pursuant To Rule 4 Of The Council Rules Of Procedure And Prescribing The Jurisdiction And Membership Of The Committee
- 47 CHANGES MADE TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE PENDING LIST
- S7 Subject: Status Of City Hall East From: Councilmember Reid Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Status Of Deploying City Hall East Per Resolution No. 88786 C.M.S., With A Recommendation To Add Allen Temple Baptist Church As A Satellite Location Between High Street And The San Leandro Border
- 48 Subject: Estuary Park Master Plan And CEQA From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution, Following Recommendation Of The Planning Commission, That: (1) Adopts The Estuary Park Master Plan (Master Plan), (2) Approves A Major Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Subject To Findings And Conditions Of Approval Attached To The Supporting Agenda Report, That Allows For Implementation Of The Master Plan Improvements, And (3) Adopts Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
- 49 Open Forum
- 50 Adjournment
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