Meeting Minutes
City of Oakland
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Oakland, California 94612 |
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LaTonda Simmons, City Clerk |
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Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment |
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Agency/City Council |
DRAFT
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1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor |
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City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com |
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
6:00 PM
Oakland City Hall, 3rd Floor
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Pledge of Allegiance
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A meeting of the Joint Oakland Redevelopment Agency and City Council was |
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held on the above date. Opening with the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting |
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was convened at 6:10 PM. |
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Roll Call / ORA & Council
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ORA\Councilmember Present: 8 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember |
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Nadel, Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember |
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Quan, President of the Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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Open Forum / Citizens Comments |
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(Time Available: 15 minutes) |
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The following individual(s) spoke under Open Forum: |
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Modifications to the Consent Calendar, and requests from Councilmember(s) to pull an item |
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from the Consent Calendar, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting |
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as a non-consent item. |
There was no action necessary for this item.
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Motion for 'Members' Requests for Reconsideration' of an Action taken at the preceding |
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Council Meeting, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting as a |
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non-consent item. (Motion Maker must have voted on prevailing side) |
There was no action necessary for this item.
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Requests from Councilmember(s) to schedule an Action Item considered by Committee but |
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not forwarded to Council, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting |
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as a non-consent item. |
There was no action necessary for this item.
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Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment |
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Agency/City Council held on December 19, 2006 |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Reid, seconded by Councilmember |
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Chang, to *Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following |
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vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, |
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President of the Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
8. PRESENTATION OF CEREMONIAL MATTERS
8.1
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Subject: Ethel Howze - Recognition |
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From: Office of Parks and Recreation |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Commending Ethel Howze For Forty-One Years Of |
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Outstanding And Distinguished Service To The City Of Oakland |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Quan, seconded by |
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Councilmember Brooks, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried |
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by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Reid and |
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Councilmember Brooks |
8.2
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Subject: Jonelyn Weed - Recognition |
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From: Councilmember Nancy Nadel |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring Jonelyn Weed For Her Forty Years Of |
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Distinguished Service And Dedication To The City Of Oakland, And Congratulating Her On Her |
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Retirement |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Nadel, seconded by |
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Councilmember Quan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried |
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by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
8.3
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Subject: Sharon Nichols - Service Recognition |
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From: Councilmember Brooks |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring Sharon Nichols For Thirty Years Of |
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Distinguished Service To The Citizens Of The City Of Oakland And Congratulating Her On Her |
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Retirement |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by |
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Councilmember Chang, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried |
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by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
8.4
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Subject: Kwock Yee - Service Recognition |
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From: Office Of Parks And Recreation |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Commending Kwock Yee For Thirty Years of |
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Outstanding And Distinguished Service To The City Of Oakland |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Chang, seconded by |
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Councilmember Kernighan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion |
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carried by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
9. COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Agency/Councilmember Brooks took a point of personal privilege and |
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requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carter Gilmore and |
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Tammy Anderson. |
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Agency/Councilmember Bruner took a point of personal privilege and |
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requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Bill Peterson |
10. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
10.1-CC
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Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic |
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From: Office Of The City Attorney |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's |
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Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of A Critical Public Health Crisis |
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With Regard To The AIDS Epidemic |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
10.2-CC
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Subject: Medical Cannabis Health Emergency |
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From: Office Of The City Attorney |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local |
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Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The |
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City Of Oakland |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
10.3-CC
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Subject: Priority Project Funds - District Three |
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From: Councilmember Nancy Nadel |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Immediate Allocation Of One Thousand Five |
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Hundred Dollars ($1,500) Of Councilmember Nancy J. Nadel's Priority Project Funds To The |
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Attitudinal Healing Connection, ("AHC") Of Oakland, As Fiscal Sponsor For Restorative Justice |
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For Oakland Youth ("RJOY") For Grant-Writing Services To Develop And Implement |
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Restorative Justice Practices In Oakland |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
10.4-CC
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Subject: Priority Project Funds - District Five |
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From: Council President De La Fuente |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Immediately Allocating $10,000 From The Priority |
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Project Funds Of City Council President Ignacio De La Fuente To The Oakland Unified School |
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District For Funding Of A School Safety Officer For The Cesar Chavez Education Center |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
10.5-CC
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Subject: CBI Helicopter Purchase - Amendment |
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From: Oakland Police Department |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 79930 CMS, Which |
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Authorizes The Purchase Of A Schweizer 300 CBI Training Helicopter For $230,000, To |
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Increase The Purchase Price By Twenty Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($20,125) |
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To Cover The Purchase Tax, For A Total Purchase Price Not To Exceed Two Hundred Fifty |
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Thousand One Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($250,125) |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
10.6-CC
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Subject: Standard Specifications For Public Works Construction |
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From: Public Works Agency |
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Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Adopting |
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The "Standard Specifications For Public Works Construction, 2006 Edition" And Repealing |
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Ordinance No. 12614 C.M.S. And All Resolutions Related Thereto |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
10.7-CC
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Subject: Rent Adjustment Program Amendment |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending |
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O.M.C. Chapter 8.22, Rent Adjustment Program, To Provide A Set Date For Implementing The |
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Consumer Price Index (CPI) Based Rent Adjustment And New Procedures For Rental Property |
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Owners To Obtain A Certificate Of Exemption |
This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
10.8-CC
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Subject: Lobbyist Registration Act Amendment |
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From: Public Ethics Commission |
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Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending |
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Chapter 3.20 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (AKA "The Lobbyist Registration Act") To |
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Provide 1) A Restriction On Elected Officials From Acting As Professional Lobbyists For One |
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Year After Leaving Office; 2) A Limitation On The Amount Of Gifts Lobbyists Can Give To |
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City Officials, Staff And Their Immediate Families; 3) Quarterly Disclosure Of A Lobbyist's |
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Campaign Fundraising Activities; 4) Quarterly Disclosure Of Any Employment Relationship |
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Among Lobbyists, City Officials And Staff; 5) Disclosure Of The Names And Titles Of The |
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Persons Whom A Lobbyist Attempts To Influence; And 6) Misdemeanor Prosecution For |
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Knowing And Willful Violations Of The Act And A One-Year Practice Ban Upon Conviction |
This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
10.9-CC
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Subject: Conflict Of Interest Waiver |
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From: Office Of The City Attorney |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Any Potential Conflict Of Interest |
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That The Law Firm Of Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos, Rudy LLP May Have As A Result Of |
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Providing Employee Benefit Advice To The City, And Permitting Them To Represent Yellow |
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Cab In Its Upcoming Appeal Of The Decision Revoking 10 Of Yellow Cab's Taxi |
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Permits/Medallions |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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Subject: Latham Square And Telegraph Avenue Streetscape |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Design Of The Latham Square And |
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Telegraph Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project (Estimated Construction Cost Of |
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$8,600,000), On Telegraph Avenue Between Broadway And 20th Street, Including Reducing |
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The Travel Lanes Between 16th And 20th Street |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke in favor of this item: |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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Subject: Façade Improvement Program - Contract Amendment |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing An Additional $120,000 For A Total Of |
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$420,000 For On Call Design Services For The Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Façade |
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Improvement Program For The Period Of January 1, 2007 Through June 30, 2007; And |
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Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend Existing Professional Services Contracts For On |
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Call Design Services |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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Subject: Airport Gateway-Doollittle Drive Streetscape |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: |
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1) A City Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To The Memorandum Of Understanding With |
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The City Of San Leandro And The Port Of Oakland For The Airport Gateway-Doolittle Drive |
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Streetscape Construction Project To Increase The City Of Oakland Contribution To The Project |
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From $700,210 To $1,263,167, And Accepting An Additional Redevelopment Agency |
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Contribution Of $650,000 For This Purpose; And |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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2) An Agency Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Redevelopment Agency Contribution |
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To The Airport Gateway-Doolittle Drive Streetscape Construction Project By An Amount Not To |
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Exceed $650,000 For A Total Agency Contribution of $1,400,000 |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
S-10.13
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Subject: Fruitvale Public Market Incubator - Agreement |
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From: Community And Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing An Owner Participation Agreement |
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With Fruitvale Development Corporation To Provide A Residual Receipts Loan In An Amount |
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Not To Exceed $200,000 For Financing Development Of The Cultural And Performing Arts |
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Center Located At Plaza De La Fuente And East 12th Street |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by |
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Councilmember Reid, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The |
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motion carried by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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Subject: Carter Gilmore Sports Complex Contract |
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From: Public Works Agency |
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Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: |
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1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, Or Her Designee, To Increase The Contract |
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Amount For The Carter Gilmore Sports Complex (Formerly Known As Greenman Field) |
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Renovation And Community Park Project With Star Construction, Inc., In The Amount Of |
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$362,000.00, For The Construction Of A New Soundwall Bringing The Total Contract Amount |
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To $1,562,000.00 |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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2) A Resolution Authorizing The City To Accept And Appropriate A Contribution Of |
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Redevelopment Agency Funds Under The Cooperation Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed |
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$362,000.00 For The Construction Of A New Landscaped Soundwall A The Carter Gilmore |
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Sports Complex (Formerly Known As Greenman Field) Renovation And Community Park |
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Project In The Coliseum Redevelopment Area |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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3) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Contribution And Allocation Of Redevelopment |
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Agency Funds To The City Of Oakland Under The Cooperation Agreement In The Amount Of |
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$362,000 For The Carter Gilmore Sports Complex (Formerly Known As Greenman Field) |
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Renovation And Community Park Project From Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Coliseum |
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Redevelopment Project Area Funds |
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke in favor of this item: |
Passed The Consent Agenda
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A motion was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by |
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Councilmember Reid, including all the preceding items marked as having |
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been adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following |
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vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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An oral report from the Agency Counsel / City Attorney of final decisions made during |
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Closed Session |
There was no action necessary for this item.
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A disclosure of non-confidential Closed Session Discussion pursuant to Section 15 of the |
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Sunshine Ordinance |
There was no action necessary for this item.
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COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. OR AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICAL |
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THEREAFTER: |
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Reconsideration of Ordinances pursuant to Charter Section 216
There was no action necessary for this item.
14. Consideration of items with statutory Public Hearing Requirements:
14.1
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Subject: Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program - Historic Preservation |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Adopt the Following Pieces of Legislation: |
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1) Approve The Introduction (First Reading) Of An Ordinance Adopting A Two-Year Pilot |
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Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program For Qualified Historic Properties, And Making |
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Related Amendments To The City's Master Fee Schedule; And |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Reid, seconded by Councilmember |
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Chang, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following |
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vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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2) A Resolution Amending The Historic Preservation Element Of The General Plan To Clarify |
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The Definition Of Qualified Historic Properties For Mills Act Agreements To Include Heritage |
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Properties And To Waive Design Review Fees For Properties That Are In A Mills Act |
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Agreement; And |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Reid, seconded by Councilmember |
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Chang, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following |
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vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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Upon the reading of Item 14.1 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was |
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opened at 7:28 PM. |
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Agency/Councilmember Reid made a motion, seconded by |
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Agency/Councilmember Chang to close the Public Hearing, and hearing no |
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objections, the motion passed by Ayes: Agency/Councilmember: Brooks, |
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Brunner, Chang, Kernighan, Nadel, Reid, Quan, and President of the Council |
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De La Fuente -8 |
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3) An Agency Resolution Allocating $3,500 Of West Oakland Redevelopment Plan Funds To |
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Serve As Matching Funds For A Johanna Favrot Fund For Historic Preservation Grant Through |
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The National Trust For Historic Preservation To Fund An Economic Analysis Of The Mills Act |
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Program |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Reid, seconded by Councilmember |
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Chang, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following |
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vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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Upon the reading of Item 14.1 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was |
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opened at 7:28 PM. |
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Agency/Councilmember Reid made a motion, seconded by |
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Agency/Councilmember Chang to close the Public Hearing, and hearing no |
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objections, the motion passed by Ayes: Agency/Councilmember: Brooks, |
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Brunner, Chang, Kernighan, Nadel, Reid, Quan, and President of the Council |
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De La Fuente -8 |
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The following individual(s) in favor of this item: |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
14.2
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Subject: Service-Enriched Permanent Housing - Appeal |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution |
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Denying The Appeal And Sustaining The Decision Of the Planning Commission Approving The |
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Establishment Of A Service-Enriched Permanent Housing Residential Activity For 8 Adults |
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Within An Existing Structure Located At 2815 West Street |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Nadel, seconded by |
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Councilmember Reid, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The |
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motion carried by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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Councilmember Nadel made a substitute motion, seconded by Councilmember |
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Reid to 1) uphold the appeal and deny the application; and 2) direct staff to |
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develop the detailed findings and legislation for Council to consider at a future |
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meeting. The motion passed with the following vote; 8 Ayes |
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Upon the reading of Item 14.2 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was |
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opened at 7:43 PM. |
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Agency/Councilmember Nadel made a motion, seconded by |
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Agency/Councilmember Reid to close the Public Hearing, and hearing no |
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objections, the motion passed by Ayes: Agency/Councilmember: Brooks, |
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Brunner, Chang, Kernighan, Nadel, Reid, Quan, and President of the Council |
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De La Fuente -8 |
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The following individual(s) spoke in favor of this item: |
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The following individual(s) spoke against this item: |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
14.3
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Subject: Four Unit Residential Project - Appeal |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution |
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Denying The Appeal And Sustaining The Decision Of The Planning Commission Certifying The |
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EIR And Approving The Subdivision Of Two Parcels Into Four Lots For The Development Of |
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Four Single Family Residences Located At The Intersection Of Crestmont Drive And Westfield |
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Way (Case File Number(s) A06-532; ER05-007; And TPM7940) |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Quan, seconded by |
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Councilmember Chang, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The |
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motion carried by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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Councilmember Quan made a substitute motion seconded by Councilmember |
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Chang to agree with the EIR with the following conditions: 1) the state must |
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grant their permit regarding the endangered flower species before any |
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disturbance can happen, 2) a peer review of the final geological reports will be |
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conducted; and 3) examine issues regarding the hill stability and landscaping |
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Upon the reading of Item 14.3 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was |
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opened at 8:53 PM. |
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Agency/Councilmember Quan made a motion, seconded by |
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Agency/Councilmember Chang to close the Public Hearing, and hearing no |
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objections, the motion passed by Ayes: Agency/Councilmember: Brooks, |
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Brunner, Chang, Kernighan, Nadel, Reid, Quan, and President of the Council |
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De La Fuente -8 |
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The following individual(s) spoke in favor of this item: |
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The following individual(s) spoke against this item: |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
14.4
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Subject: Revocation of Ten Taxi Cab Medallions |
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From: Office Of The City Administrator |
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Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution |
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Denying The Appeal Filed By Mr. And Mrs. Baljit Singh On Behalf Of Yellow Cab And |
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Denying The Appeal Filed By Enayat Aminy On Behalf Of East Bay Driver Association Against |
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The Administrative Hearing Officer's Decision To Revoke Ten Taxi Medallions Issued To |
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Yellow Cab Company |
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Withdrawn and Rescheduled to Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland |
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Redevelopment Agency / City Council on 2/6/2007 |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
ACTION ON NON-CONSENT ITEMS:
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Subject: Oakland Base Reuse Authority Projects |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: |
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1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To: (1) Accept And |
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Appropriate $29,303,864 In Funds From The Oakland Base Reuse Authority (OBRA) Budget; |
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And |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Reid, seconded by Councilmember |
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Brunner, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following |
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vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Abstained: 1 - Councilmember Nadel |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Brunner, President of the Council De La Fuente, |
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Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and Councilmember Reid |
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2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept Funds From The Redevelopment |
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Agency For Reimbursement Of Expenses Related To The Implementation Of OBRA Projects |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Reid, seconded by Councilmember |
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Brunner, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following |
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vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Abstained: 1 - Councilmember Nadel |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Brunner, President of the Council De La Fuente, |
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Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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Subject: Legislative Priorities |
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Recommendation: Action On A Report And Recommendations From Townsend Public Affairs, |
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State Lobbyist For The City Of Oakland, To Adopt The City's State Legislative Priorities For |
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2007 |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Brunner, seconded by |
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Councilmember Chang, that this matter be Approve as Amended. The |
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motion carried by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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Staff was directed to schedule the infrastructure bond through the Rules |
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committee for committee discussion. Staff was also directed to include the |
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following issues as legislative priorities: 1) Support for the Oakland Unified |
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School District as a legislative priority to return the organization to local |
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control; 2) Telecommunications specifically related to cable franchises; 3) |
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further information regarding the status of imminent domain; 4) information on |
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passed legislation and the analysis of the alignment of legislative decision |
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w/State priorities seemingly conflicting with the ABAG report on local |
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priorities. 5) Cultural and historical City grant priorities capturing all location |
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opportunities city-wide; 6) a review of the March 1 project funding deadline for |
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cultural and historical project including those not owned by the City (even |
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leased); 7) housing element law and policies with State support; 8) |
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Infrastructure bonds and priority funding for Oakland low income and poor |
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families; 9) Affordable Housing opportunities; and 10) determine if the school |
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district has no lobbyist, staff should coordinate financial support from OUSD |
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for the City's lobbyist activities that impact the Oakland Unified School District |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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Subject: Appointments to City Council Committees |
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From: Office of the Council President |
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Recommendation: Action Pursuant To The Council's Rules of Procedure (Resolution No. 79006 |
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C.M.S.) To Confirm The City Council President's Appointments Of The Members And |
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Chairpersons Of The Following Committees: Public Works, Finance And Management, |
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Community And Economic Development, Life Enrichment, Public Safety, Rules And Legislation, |
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And Education Partnership |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Quan, seconded by |
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Councilmember Chang, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried |
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by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke in favor of this item: |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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Subject: Amendment To The Conflict of Interest Code |
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From: Office Of The City Attorney |
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Recommendation: Approve The Introduction (First Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending The |
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City Of Oakland's Conflict Of Interest Code (Ordinance Number 11562 C.M.S. Adopted March |
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23, 1993, As Amended, Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 3.16) Enacting A Conflict Of Interest |
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Code For City Of Oakland Employees, Members Of Boards And Commissions, And Consultant |
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Positions To Update The Designation Of Positions Covered By The Code |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by |
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Councilmember Quan, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The |
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motion carried by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 8 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan, Councilmember Brooks and |
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Councilmember Reid |
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Introduction (First Reading) was approved as amended to reflect changes to the |
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designated positions for the City Clerk's office as follows: the following |
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positions were deleted: Administrative Services Manager II and Project |
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Manager; the following position was added: Management Assisstant |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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Subject: City Auditor's Salary |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Establishing The Salary And Salary Range For The City |
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Auditor Of The City Of Oakland, Pursuant To The Oakland City Charter, Article IV, Section 403 |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Nadel, seconded by |
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Councilmember Quan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried |
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by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Abstained: 1 - Councilmember Brooks |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan and Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
19.1
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Subject: City Auditor's Salary |
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Recommendation: Action On A Report And Recommendation On The City Auditor's Salary |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Nadel, seconded by |
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Councilmember Quan, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried |
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by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Abstained: 1 - Councilmember Brooks |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan and Councilmember Reid |
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Recommendation: Receive The City Auditor's Report Regarding The Report Calculating The |
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Oakland City Auditor's Salary In Conformity With The Oakland City Charter |
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A motion was made by Councilmember Nadel, seconded by |
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Councilmember Quan, that this matter be *Received and Filed. The |
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motion carried by the following vote: |
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ORA\Councilmember Abstained: 1 - Councilmember Brooks |
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ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember |
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Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, President of the |
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Council De La Fuente, Councilmember Quan and Councilmember Reid |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
S-20
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Subject: Housing Activities |
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From: Community and Economic Development Agency |
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Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Allocating An Estimated Award Of $8,601,041 Of |
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds For Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Between The |
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Categories Of Adminstration, Economic Development, Housing, HUD 108 Loan Repayment |
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And Neighborhood Programs And Allocating An Additional Estimated Amount Of $2,500,000 In |
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Program Income To A Revolving Loan Fund For Housing Rehabilitation Activities |
Not Adopted
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This item was referred to rules for scheduling to the Life Enrichment and |
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Community and Economic Development Committees for further discussion on |
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the following: 1) developing a system that captures everyone's ideas and |
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suggestions, 2) developing a process through the committee structure to be |
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creative, 3) an in depth analysis with in each category so we're not continuously |
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repeating our programs; and 4) look at what other jurisdictions are doing |
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versus what we do now |
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The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: |
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ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL SESSION |
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(Meeting shall conclude no later than 10:30 p.m., unless extended by Majority Vote of the |
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Council) |
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There being no further business, and upon the motion duly made, the |
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Agency/Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Carter Gilmore, Tammy |
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Anderson and Bill Peterson at 12:05 AM. |
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