Meeting Name: Meeting of the Oakland City Council Agenda status: FINAL
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2003 6:00 PM Minutes status: FINAL  
Meeting location: Oakland City Hall, 3rd Floor
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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03-0293 18.1National Diabetes Awareness MonthCity ResolutionSubject: National Diabetes Awareness Month From: Councilmember Brunner Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring November, 2003 "National Diabetes Awareness Month" in the City of OaklandAdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0259 18.2Jamie R. SmithCity ResolutionSubject: Jamie R. Smith From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution recognizing the achievements of Executive Assistant to City Attorney Jamie R. Smith and her dedicated service to the City of OaklandAdoptedPass Action details Not available
CC 1 The following Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by one motion of the City Council, unless a member of the public or a Councilmember requests the opportunity to speak on an item noticed.City ResolutionThe following Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by one motion of the City Council, unless a member of the public or a Councilmember requests the opportunity to speak on an item noticed.   Action details Not available
03-0297 110.1Subject: Declaration of a Local Emergency due to AIDS epidemicCity ResolutionSubject: Declaration of a Local Emergency due to AIDS epidemic From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution renewing and continuing the City Council's Declaration of a Local Emergency due to the existence of a critical public health crisis with regard to the AIDS epidemicAdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0298 110.2Medical Cannabis health emergencyCity ResolutionSubject: Medical Cannabis health emergency From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution renewing the City Council's Declaration of a local public health emergency with respect to safe, affordable access to Medical Cannabis in the City of OaklandAdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0282 110.3Leon McDaniels - Settlement AgreementCity ResolutionSubject: Leon McDaniels - Settlement Agreement From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Attorney to compromise and settle the case of Leon McDaniels v. City of Oakland, et al., United States District Court Case No. C01-2615 MEJ, our File No. 21135, in the amount of $14,000.00 as a result of excess forceAdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0283 110.4Eula McClure- Settlement AgreementCity ResolutionSubject: Eula McClure- Settlement Agreement From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Attorney to compromise and settle the case of Eula McClure v. City of Oakland, Alameda County Superior Court No. 2001-012670, our File No. 20722, a personal injury case in the amount of $45,000.00; McClure's vehicle was rear-ended by a patrol car while traveling on Interstate 580 East(Oakland Police Department)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0295 110.5CCJean Rubsamen - Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation BoardCity ResolutionSubject: Jean Rubsamen - Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board From: Office of the Mayor Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Jean Rubsamen as a member of the Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation BoardWithdrawn and Rescheduled  Action details Not available
03-0296 110.6CCHilery Bolt Trippe - Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation BoardCity ResolutionSubject: Hillery Bolt Trippe - Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board From: Office of the Mayor Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Hillery Bolt Trippe as a member of the Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation BoardWithdrawn and Rescheduled  Action details Not available
03-0302 110.7Jamal Pinkney - Children's Fund Planning and Oversight CommitteeCity ResolutionSubject: Jamal Pinkney - Children's Fund Planning and Oversight Committee From: Councilmember Brooks Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reappointing Jamal Pinkney as a member of the Children's Fund Planning and Oversight CommitteeAdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0249a-fp 110.82004 Oakland Municipal Nominating ElectionOrdinanceSubject: 2004 Oakland Municipal Nominating Election From: Office of the City Clerk Recommendation: Approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) of an Ordinance establishing the date of the City of Oakland Municipal Nominating Election as Tuesday, March 2, 2004 to conform with the Statewide Primary ElectionApproved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
03-0083-fp 110.9 Business Tax Board Of ReviewOrdinanceSubject: Business Tax Board Of Review From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Approve Final Passage (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Oakland Municipal Code to remove the City Attorney as a member of the Business Tax Board of Review and provide that the City Manager shall select an employee of the City to serve as a member of the Business Tax Board Of ReviewApproved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
03-0177-fp 110.10Gross Rental ReceiptsOrdinanceSubject: Gross Rental Receipts From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) an Ordinance rescinding Section 5.04.450 of the Oakland Municipal Code to allow taxpayers to report gross rental receipts separately for the purpose of paying the annual business taxApproved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
03-0208a-fp 110.11Sale of Real Property - 1072 55th Street vOrdinanceSubject: Sale of Real Property - 1072 55th Street From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve Final Passage (Second Reading) of an Ordinance authorizing the sale of the property at 1072 55th Street to the Redevelopment Agency for $415,000.00Approved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
003234-1f-fp 110.12West Oakland Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceSubject: West Oakland Redevelopment Plan From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) of an Ordinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the West Oakland Redevelopment Project   Action details Not available
03-0141-fp 110.13Secondary Units - Planning Code AmendmentOrdinanceSubject: Secondary Units - Planning Code Amendment From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Oakland Planning Code to modify the minimum street pavement width requirements provided by Ordinance 12501 C.M.S. related to standards for Secondary UnitsApproved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
03-0148a-fp 110.14Creation of Special Assessment Districts Creation of Special Assessment DistrictsOrdinanceSubject: Creation of Special Assessment Districts From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) of an Ordinance establishing procedures for the creation of special assessment districts to fund services and programs for fire suppression, prevention and preparedness within designated areas of the City Of OaklandApproved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
03-0223-fp 110.15City owned surplus propertiesOrdinanceSubject: City owned surplus properties From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into purchase and sales agreements for the sale of City owned surplus properties from the public auction conducted on October 3, 2003 to the following high bidders: (3-APN 044-4989-006 for $227,000) Oakland Community Housing, Inc.; (4-APN 048-6854-002-06 and 5-APN 048-6854-003-02 for $100,000,7-APN 048-6818-001-01 for $135,000) Hirst Shafer Construction and Development, Inc.; (6-APN 048-6869-007 for $240,000) Amelia Lim; (8-APN 048D-7302-059 for $81,000) Henry Hernandez; and (11-APN 048H-7606-051-04 for $455,000) Traci Ann McKnight and rejecting the following (1 APN 045-5304-057-02, 056 for $140,000) Jeff Ku; (9-APN 048D-7303-067 for $50,000 and 10-APN 048D-7303-068 for $50,000) Wayne Huey (TITLE CHANGE)Approved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
03-0116 110.16Free Parking During 2003 Holiday SeasonReport and RecommendationSubject: Shop Oakland Parking Program From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve Recommendation requesting authorization of free three-hour parking at designated meters and free parking at City parking garages during the 2003 holiday seasonApprovedPass Action details Not available
03-0276 110.17Free Parking During the 2003 Holiday SeasonCity ResolutionSubject: Shop Oakland Parking Program From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing free three-hour parking at designated meters and free parking at City parking garages during the 2003 Shop Oakland Holiday SeasonAdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0203 110.18Spanish Speaking Unity Council - Union Point ParkCity ResolutionSubject: Spanish Speaking Unity Council - Union Point Park From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate a contribution of two million seven hundred seventy-five thousand ($2,775,000) from the Spanish Speaking Unity Council (Unity Council) towards the design and development of the Union Point Park project, and to negotiate and execute a contract with Unity Council in an amount not-to-exceed two million one hundred thousand dollars ($2,100,000) for project management and design services to implement the design and oversee the development of said Park project with a total project budget of eight million six hundred eighty-four thousand dollars ($8,684,000)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0271 110.19COBRA v. City And County Of San FranciscoCity ResolutionSubject: City and County of San Francisco v. COBRA Solutions, Inc. From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Of Oakland to file amicus briefs in the appellate proceedings involving City and County of San Francisco v. COBRA Solutions, Inc.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0148d 11020Creation of Special Assessment DistrictsCity ResolutionSubject: Creation of Special Assessment Districts From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supplementing the Resolution of Intention to form the Oakland Wildfire Prevention Assessment District passed on November 4, 2003, to provide for the clarification of the responsibilities of the Advisory CommitteeAdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0092a-int 114.1Oakland Zoning Code Amendment - Public HearingOrdinanceSubject: Oakland Zoning Code Amendment - Public Hearing From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing and upon conclusion Adopt the following legislation regarding an amendment to the Transit Oriented Zone: 1) Approve the Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17.100 (S-15, Transit Oriented Zone) of the Oakland Zoning Code to conditionally permit auto fee parking, andApproved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
03-0092b 1 Oakland Zoning Code amendmentCity Resolution2) Adopt a Resolution changing the General Plan designation of 1357 5th Street (land bounded by 5th Street, I-880, and Mandela Parkway) from Business Mix to Community CommercialAdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0120 214.2Planning Commission Appeal-4690 Tompkins-Public HearingCity ResolutionSubject: Planning Commission Appeal - 4690 Tompkins - Public Hearing From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Conduct a Continued Public Hearing and upon conclusion adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and sustaining the decision of the City Planning Commission in approving the application for a major Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing rest home facility into a twenty-seven unit residential project located at 4690 Tompkins Avenue, Oakland; (Councilmember Quan: District 4) Not AdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0267 114.3Major Conditional Use Permit - 1144 12th StreetCity ResolutionSubject: Planning Commission Appeal - 1144 12th Street From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution denying, in part, the appeal and affirming, in part, the Planning Commission approval of a Major Conditional Use Permit and a Minor Variance (CMV03-207) for a clean and sober facility at 1144 12th Street, Oakland, such that there is a maximum of six (6) residentsContinuedPass Action details Not available
03-0171 114.4160 14th StreetCity ResolutionSubject: Planning Commission Appeal - 160 14th Street From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution denying the appeal of the Planning Commission approval application for Affordable Housing Associates to build an eight story building to contain ground floor commercial space, a "Service Enriched" housing facility, and 76 affordable housing units located at 160 14th Street, Council District 3; Appellant: Islamic Cultural Center; Planning Commission Vote: 7 Ayes, 0 NoesContinuedPass Action details Not available
03-0272 114.5436 Oakland AvenueCity ResolutionSubject: Planning Commission Appeal - 436 Oakland Avenue - Public Hearing From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing and upon conclusion Adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and sustaining the decision of the City Planning Commission in approving the application for a major variance to construct a six unit residential project located at 436 Oakland Avenue, OaklandAdopted as AmendedPass Action details Not available
03-0262 115Check Cashing FacilitiesOrdinanceSubject: Check Cashing Facilities From: President De La Fuente Recommendation: Adopt an urgency measure regarding an interim Ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 imposing a moratorium on check cashier or cashing businessesApproved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
03-0287 116Earthquake Retrofits for BridgesCity ResolutionSubject: Earthquake Retrofit of Bridges From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the appropriation of an additional one hundred twenty-eight thousand eight hundred thirteen dollars ($128,813) in Federal highway funds and approving submittal of the request to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to re-appropriate a total of two million three hundred twenty-eight thousand four hundred forty-seven dollars ($2,328,447) in Federal and State funds to extend the budget authority until June 30, 2005 for the earthquake retrofit of Broadway-Patton, Hegenberger, and Hamilton Bridges (Project Number H24010)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0287-ca 116.1Earthquake Retrofits for Bridges - Impartial Financial AnalysisInformational ReportSubject: Earthquake Retrofit of Bridges - Impartial Financial Analysis From: Office of the City Auditor Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
03-0285 117Pulte Homes CorporationCity ResolutionSubject: Pulte Homes Corporation From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving final map of Tract 7419, a 31-Lot subdivision located at 66th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California, and accepting offers for dedication contained thereon and authorizing the Superintendent of Streets to enter into an agreement with Pulte Homes Corporation for improvements to be constructed in said subdivision; fixing the amount of security to guarantee the faithful performance of such agreement and adopting plans and specifications for such improvementsAdoptedPass Action details Not available
003832-2 118Infiniti Automobile DealershipORA ResolutionSubject: Infiniti Automobile Dealership From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt an Agency Resolution rescinding Resolution Number 2003-70, adopted on September 30, 2003, and adopting a mitigated negative declaration and authorizing the sale of approximately 4.35 acres of real property located on Oakport Street near Hassler Way for $3,318,047 to, and authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement with Hendrick Automotive Group for the development of an Infiniti automobile dealershipAdoptedPass Action details Not available
003832-2-ca 118.1Infiniti Automobile Dealership - Impartial Financial AnalysisInformational ReportSubject: Infiniti Automobile Dealership - Impartial Financial Analysis From: Office of the City AuditorReceived and FiledPass Action details Not available
03-0210 119Jack London Redevelopment - Informational ReportInformational ReportSubject: Jack London Square Redevelopment Project From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Receive an Informational Report regarding the status on the proposed Jack London Redevelopment Project and provide direction on the preliminary consideration of major deal points for inclusion in the requested development agreementReceived and FiledPass Action details Not available
03-0124-2 220Clear Channel Billboard Relocation AgreementCity ResolutionSubject: Clear Channel Billboard Relocation Agreement From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: A Continued discussion to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Billboard Relocation Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. to remove and waive its rights to compensation, including all real property and personal property interests for a number of billboards at various locations in exchange for the reconstruction of an existing billboard at 743 High Street, a new billboard at 3425 Ettie Street, and the commitment of Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. to retain its office and operational facilities in the City of Oakland for a minimum period of ten years, and a one time contribution of $100,000 to the City's General Fund (TITLE CHANGE)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
002431-2c-tc 121Proposition 40 ProjectsCity ResolutionSubject: Proposition 40 Projects From: Public Works Agency Recommendations: A Continued discussion to Approve the following legislation: 1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the application, acceptance and appropriation of grant funds for the Murray-Hayden Program from the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 for the following projects: The Main Library Children's Courtyard in the amount of one hundred forty-six thousand dollars ($146,000.00); Raimondi Field in the amount of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000.00); and, Peralta Hacienda Historic Park in the amount of eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00) (TITLE CHANGE), andAdoptedPass Action details Not available
002431-2d-tc 1 Proposition 40 ProjectsCity Resolution2) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the application, acceptance and appropriation of grant funds for the Urban Park Act of 2001 Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 for the following projects: East Oakland Sports Complex in the amount of three million dollars ($3,000,000.00); and The Cryer Site at Union Point in the amount of three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) (TITLE CHANGE)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
03-0054a 122Fox Theater RestorationCity ResolutionSubject: Fox Theater Restoration From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: A Continued discussion to Adopt the following legislation: 1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing amendment to the repayment agreement with the Redevelopment Agency and increasing City appropriations by $800,000, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract in an amount not to exceed $800,000 with California Capital Group for predevelopment work on the Fox Theater and wrap around buildings (PURSUANT TO SECTION 902-E OF THE CITY CHARTER, THIS ITEM REQUIRES A 2/3 VOTE); andWithdrawn and Rescheduled  Action details Not available
03-0054b 1 Fox Theater RestorationORA Resolution2) Adopt an Agency Resolution authorizing amendment to the repayment agreement with the City of Oakland and increasing City appropriations by $800,000 for predevelopment work on the Fox Theater and wrap around buildings, and authorizing the Agency Administrator to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Paramount Theatre for the Arts, Inc., or Fox Theatre I Corporation to redevelop the Fox Theater and wrap around buildingsWithdrawn and Rescheduled  Action details Not available
003833-1 123Measure X - Strong Mayor InitiativeReport and RecommendationSubject: Measure X Limited Charter Review Committee Recommendations From: Measure X Limited Charter Review Committee Recommendation: A Continued discussion to Approve a Report regarding a Resolution for the Council's consideration reflecting Charter amendments prepared by San Francisco City Attorney's Office that reflect the Measure X Limited Charter Review Committee and City Councilmember recommendations regarding (A) Balance of Powers among Branches of Government, (B) the Elected City Attorney, (C) Setting Pay for Elected Officials, (D) Term Limits for Elected Officials, (E) Mayor's Attendance at Council Meetings, (F) Number of Councilmembers and At-Large Representatives, (G) City Council Structure and Procedures; and (H) Role of the City Manager (I) determining whether said Charter amendment shall appear on the March 2, 2004 or November 2, 2004 Ballot(TITLE CHANGE)ContinuedPass Action details Not available
03-0291 224Library Services Retention and Enhancement ActCity ResolutionSubject: Library Services Retention and Enhancement Act From: Councilmembers Quan and Brunner Recommendation: A continued discussion to approve Recommendations regarding the submission of a Resolution submitting, on Council's own motion, to the electors of the City of Oakland, at the March 2, 2004 election, a proposed Ordinance extending the "Library Services Retention and Enhancement Act of 1994," and amending Section 2 of said Act - "Use of Proceeds" - in order to expand the services funded by the Act; amending Section 4 of the Act - "Imposition of Parcel Tax" - in order to increase the parcel tax levy; amending Section 8 of the Act - "Minimum Library Appropriation Prerequisite at Fiscal Year 1991-1992 Level" - in order to set the minimum general fund appropriation level at the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 level; and amending Section 9 of the Act - "Term of Taxation" - in order to authorize collection of the tax for an additional 15 years; directing the City Clerk to fix the date for submission of arguments and to provide notice and publication in accordance with the law; and consolidContinuedPass Action details Not available
003234-1g 125West Oakland Redevelopment PlanCity ResolutionSubject: West Oakland Redevelopment Plan From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adopting findings in response to written objections to the adoption of the West Oakland Redevelopment PlanAdoptedPass Action details Not available
003234-1f-fp 126West Oakland Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceSubject: West Oakland Redevelopment Plan From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) of an Ordinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the West Oakland Redevelopment ProjectApproved for Final PassagePass Action details Not available
TTD 2  City ResolutionAmericans With Disabilities Act If you need special assistance to participate in Oakland City Council and Committee meetings please contact the Office of the City Clerk. When possible, please notify the City Clerk 48 hours prior to the meeting so we can make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Also, in compliance with Oakland's policy for people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strongly scented products to meetings. Office of the City Clerk - Agenda Management Unit Phone: (510) 238-6406 Fax: (510) 238-6699 Recorded Agenda: (510) 238-2386 Telecommunications Display Device: (510) 238-3254    Action details Not available