body,date,text,page,path RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,2008-12-16,"City of Oakland Office of the City Clerk Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 1852 2002 Meeting Minutes Oakland, California 94612 OAKLAND LaTonda Simmons, City Clerk Grawing for are 150 your *Special Concurrent Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com Tuesday, December 16, 2008 4:00 PM Hearing Room One - 1st Floor Roll Call / Call to Order Play Video Councilmember Present: 4 - Chair Brunner, Member Chang, Vice Mayor Reid and Member De La Fuente The Oakland City Council Community and Economic Development Committee convened at 4:02 p.m., with Councilmember Brunner presiding as Chairperson. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on December 2, 2008 A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member De La Fuente, to *Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Chair Brunner, Member Chang, Vice Mayor Reid and Member De La Fuente 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items A motion was made by Chair Brunner, seconded by Member De La Fuente, to * Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Absent: Vice Mayor Reid Councilmember Aye: Chair Brunner, Member Chang and Member De La Fuente City of Oakland Page 1 Printed on 1/16/09",1,RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee 3 Subject: Oakland Ice Center - First Year Report From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On San Jose Arena Management's First Year Of Management Of The Oakland Ice Center 07-1726 Play Video A motion was made by Member De La Fuente, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be *Received and Forwarded to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Chair Brunner, Member Chang, Vice Mayor Reid and Member De La Fuente COUNCIL MEMBER QUAN WAS NOTED PRESENT AT 4:10 P.M. AND A QUORUM WAS DECLARED. The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Councilmember Jean Quan - Jon Gustafson - Gilbert Gong - Kevin Kung - Anna Mehouelley - Eric Huang - Kyle Gong - Kelley Haskins - Touissant Jones - Jean Falimie - Sanjiv Handa THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT THIS TIME AND RECONVENED AS THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 2 Printed on 1/16/09",2,RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee 4 Subject: City-Funded Workforce Development Programs Standards From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Action On A Report On The Job Training Performance Standards Of City-Funded Workforce Development Programs And The Costs-Per-Outcome Of Adult Services Funded Under The Workforce Investment Act 07-1176 Play Video A motion was made by Member De La Fuente, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Continued to the *Community & Economic Development Committee, due back on May 12, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Chair Brunner, Member Chang, Vice Mayor Reid and Member De La Fuente The Committee continued this item to the May 12, 2009 Community and Economic Development Committee and directed staff to provide the following information: 1) All contracts approved or not by the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and evaluations of contractors; and 2) A quarterly analysis on job training, number of clients enrolled, placement, retention, wages, and cost-per-client to participants 3) All previous Workforce Development Program standards; 4) A comparative analysis of column L and I in Attachment C;5) What we are actually doing to assist workers who are potentially facing layoffs besides orientations (refer to page 7 table 4); and 6) The meeting timeframes of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 3 Printed on 1/16/09",3,RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee 5 Subject: Oakland Retail Enhancement Strategy - Implementation From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation:Action On A Report And Recommendations To Accept The Oakland Retail Enhancement Strategy And To Authorize Actions Included In The Implementation Plan (TITLE CHANGE) 07-1175 Play Video A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reid, seconded by Member De La Fuente, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Chair Brunner, Member Chang, Vice Mayor Reid and Member De La Fuente The Committee directed staff to provide a detailed report including the following: 1) A large format store program (page 6, task 3); 2) A key vacancy program (page 8, task 2;) 3) A consumer-oriented marketing campaign (page 11, task 2) including ""Modifying the city's web pages to be more similar to San Jose's www.sanjoseretail.com ""; 4) A retail working group (page 12, task 1) 5) A retail cabinet (page 13, task 2) 6) An annual retail report to Council (page 14, task 4, action 1) and 7) Analysis of site locations for auto dealerships, including an evaluation of schools and churches in major thoroughfares. The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 4 Printed on 1/16/09",4,RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee 6 Subject: Business Retention, Expansion And Support Services From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Action On A Report On The Interim Plan To Provide Business Retention, Expansion And Support Services Pending The Conclusion Of A Competitive Request For Proposals (RFP) Process, And A Recommendation To Authorize $40,000 For Such Services 07-1793 Play Video A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reid, seconded by Member De La Fuente, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Chair Brunner, Member Chang, Vice Mayor Reid and Member De La Fuente The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item. - George Burtt - Scott Peterson - Darrel Carey - Marcus Johnson - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf 7 Subject: Central City East Neighborhood Projects Program From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Adopting The Central City East Neighborhood Project Initiative Program And Allocating $160,000 From Central City East Redevelopment Project Funds To The Program 07-1794 Play Video A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Chair Brunner, Member Chang, Vice Mayor Reid and Member De La Fuente The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Sanjiv Handa View Project.pdf 2009-0001 CMS.pdf City of Oakland Page 5 Printed on 1/16/09",5,RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee 8 Subject: Economic Development Framework From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Action On A Report On The City's Economic Development Operational Framework Including Discussion Of Resources To Create, Attract, Expand And Retain, Businesses In Oakland 07-1662 Play Video A motion was made by Member De La Fuente, seconded by Vice Mayor Reid, that this matter be *Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Chair Brunner, Member Chang, Vice Mayor Reid and Member De La Fuente The Committee directed staff to come back to the February 10, 2009 committee meeting with an implementation plan for the Business Assistance Center. The Committee also directed staff to also come back with a concrete proposals on Economic Development (staff suggested that this item be combined with another Business report) -no date specified. The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Tom Guarino - Merlin Edwards - Gregory McConnel - Darlene Crane - Carlos Plazola - John Engstrom - George Burtt - Marcus Johnson - Karen Engel - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf View Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES) Play Video The following individual(s) spoke under Open Forum: - Sanjiv Handa Adjournment There being no further business, and upon the motion duly made, the Oakland City Council Community and Economic Development Committee adjourned the meeting at 6:31p.m. City of Oakland Page 6 Printed on 1/16/09",6,RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee * In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken. NOTE: Americans 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) 839-6451 TDD City Clerk and Clerk of the Council City of Oakland Page 7 Printed on 1/16/09",7,RedevelopmentAgencyandCouncilCommunityAndEconomicDevelopmentCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee,2008-12-16,"City of Oakland Office of the City Clerk Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 1852 2002 Meeting Minutes Oakland, California 94612 OAKLAND LaTonda Simmons, City Clerk Grawing fit are 150 *Special Finance & Management Committee Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com Tuesday, December 16, 2008 2:00 PM Hearing Room One - 1st Floor Roll Call / Call to Order Play Video Councilmember Present: 4 - Member Brunner, Member Nadel, Member De La Fuente and Chair Quan The Oakland City Council Finance and Management Committee convened at 2:11 PM, with Councilmember Quan presiding as Chairperson. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on December 2, 2008 Play Video A motion was made by Member De La Fuente, seconded by Member Nadel, to *Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Brunner, Member Nadel, Member De La Fuente and Chair Quan 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by Member De La Fuente, to *Approve with the following amendments. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Brunner, Member Nadel, Member De La Fuente and Chair Quan FMC 12-16 Pending View Report.pdf FROM FOR TRACKING PURPOSES #4 Subject: Workers' Compensation Report From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Workers' Compensation Program For Fiscal Year 2007-2008 09-0024 Scheduled to *Finance & Management Committee on 1/27/2009 View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 1 Printed on 4/1/09",1,SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Finance & Management Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Committee 3 Subject: Equal Access Ordinance From; Office of the City Administrator Recommendation: Receive A Status Report On The Implementation Of The Equal Access To Services Ordinance And Recommendations For Improving Language Access To City Services For Oakland's Limited English Speaking Population For The Period July 1, 2007 Through June 30, 2008 07-1750 Play Video A motion was made by Member De La Fuente, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be *Received and Forwarded to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Brunner, Member Nadel, Member De La Fuente and Chair Quan The Committee directed staff to work with department heads to develop an implementation plan that will fulfill the intent of the Ordinance and to bring that plan back to a Committee meeting in March 2009. Staff was also directed to integrate the June 2009 report to reflect positions, locations and departments on one chart, the June report should also include ways to improve hiring in departments that have a big disparity in bilingual hires The following individuals spoke on this item: - Luz Buitrago - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf 4 Subject: Two-Year Lease Agreement - David And Kathleen Stone From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Two-Year Lease Agreement With An Additional Two-Year Option With David And Kathleen Stone For A Portion Of Their Real Property Located At 2405 Monterey Boulevard For Use As A Golf Course Fairway For An Amount Of Not To Exceed $6,011.16 For The First Year 07-1848 Play Video A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member De La Fuente, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Brunner, Member Nadel, Member De La Fuente and Chair Quan View Report.pdf 81739 CMS.pdf City of Oakland Page 2 Printed on 4/1/09",2,SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Finance & Management Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Committee 5 Subject: Contract Approval for Engineer Services 2009-2011 From: The Budget Office Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award And Execute A Two-Year Contract With Francisco & Associates, Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed $143,000 To Perform Engineering Services For The Landscaping And Lighting Assessment District (LLAD), The Wildfire Prevention Assessment District (WPAD), The Emergency Services Retention Act Of 1997 (Measure M), The Paramedic Services Act Of 1997 (Measure N), The Library Services Retention And Enhancement Act Of 1994 (Measure Q), The Violence Prevention And Public Safety Act Of 2004 (Measure Y) And The Rockridge Library Community Facilities District Of 1992 For The Fiscal Years 2009-2010 And 2010-2011, And Authorizes The City Administrator To Extend The Contract For Two Additional Years Without Return To Council 07-1850 Play Video A motion was made by Member De La Fuente, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Brunner, Member Nadel, Member De La Fuente and Chair Quan The Committee directed staff to include an evaluation piece in all reports if the city has conducted business with the contractor for more than a year The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - David Mix - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf 81740 CMS.pdf City of Oakland Page 3 Printed on 4/1/09",3,SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Finance & Management Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Committee 6 Subject: Tax Defer PERS Members Paid Contributions From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Implementation Of The Provisions Of Section 414(H)(2) Of The Internal Revenue Code To Tax Defer Member Paid Contributions To The California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 07-1851 Play Video A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Brunner, Member Nadel, Member De La Fuente and Chair Quan The following individual spoke on this item: - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf 81741 CMS.pdf Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES) Play Video The following individual spoke under Open Forum: - Sanjiv Handa Adjournment There being no further business, and upon the motion duly made, the Oakland City Council Finance and Management Committee adjourned the meeting at 3:20 p.m. * In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken. NOTE: Americans 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) 839-6451 TDD City of Oakland Page 4 Printed on 4/1/09",4,SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Finance & Management Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Committee City Clerk and Clerk of the Council City of Oakland Page 5 Printed on 4/1/09",5,SpecialFinanceAndManagementCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"City of Oakland Office of the City Clerk Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 1852 2002 Meeting Minutes Oakland, California 94612 OAKLAND LaTonda Simmons, City Clerk Grawing fit are 150 *Special Public Safety Committee Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California, 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com Tuesday, December 16, 2008 6:00 PM Hearing Room One - 1st Floor Roll Call / Call to Order Play Video Councilmember Present: 4 - Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid The Oakland City Council Special Public Safety Committee convened at 6:37 p.m., with Councilmember Reid presiding as Chairperson. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on December 12, 2008 A motion was made by Member Kernighan, seconded by Member Quan, to * Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items A motion was made by Member Kernighan, seconded by Member Quan, to * Approve with the following amendments. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid FROM THE JANUARY 13, 2009 AGENDA City of Oakland Page 1 Printed on 1/16/09",1,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 #5 Subject: 2008 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator Or His Designee To: 1) Enter Into An Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Administration Agreement With City And County Of San Francisco For Fiscal Year 2008 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds In The Amount Of Three Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,600,000.00) To The City Of Oakland, And 2) Accept, Appropriate And Administer Fiscal Year 2008 UASI Grant Allocations, And 3) Approve The Preliminary Spending Plan And Waive City Of Oakland Central Services Overhead (CSO) Fees Of Eighty Five Thousand Four Hundred And Sixty Nine Dollars ($85,469), And 4) Expend Funds In Accord With The Preliminary Spending Plan Without Further Council Authorization, Including Purchases In Excess Of The City Administrator's Purchasing Authority For Equipment On The Federally Authorized Equipment List And Services Required By The Grant, Provided City Bidding Requirements And Purchasing Programs/Policies Are Followed 07-1753 Scheduled to *Public Safety Committee on 1/27/2009 View Report.pdf #6 Subject: 2007 Super Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Amendment From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 81421 C.M.S. Which Authorized The City Administrator To, Among Other Things, Accept, Appropriate, And Administer The Fiscal Year 2007 Super Urban Areas Security Initiative (SUASI) Grant Allocations, To Accept And Appropriate Supplemental Fiscal Year 2007 SUASI Grant Funds In An Amount Up To Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000.00) For A Cumulative Fiscal Year 2007 SUASI Grant Award Allocation Of Up To Two Million Seven Hundred Nineteen Thousand And Sixty-Two Dollars ($2,719,062.00) And Appropriate Said Funds To The Oakland Fire Department's Office of Emergency Services 07-1754 Scheduled to *Public Safety Committee on 1/27/2009 View Report.pdf #8 Subject: Youth Protection Curfew From: Vice Mayor Larry Reid and the Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Of The City Of Oakland (1) Amending Chapter 9.12 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Establish A Youth Protection Curfew And (2) To Repeal Oakland Municipal Code Sections 9.12.020 And 9.12.030 (Minors Loitering In Public Places) 07-1806 Scheduled to *Public Safety Committee on 1/27/2009 City of Oakland Page 2 Printed on 1/16/09",2,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 #9 Subject: 2007-2008 Audit Reports From: Finance and Management Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Presenting The Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Measure Y - Violence Prevention & Public Safety Act Of 2004 Audit Report, And The Oakland Wildfire Prevention Assessment District Audit Report; On The February 10, 2009 Public Safety Committee Agenda 07-1885 *Withdrawn with No New Date 3 Subject: Urban Search And Rescue Team Training From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into An Agreement With The State Of California Fire And Rescue Training Authorization For A January 17-18, 2009 Mobilization Exercise In Exchange For Reimbursement In The Amount Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) For Personnel And Supply Expenses Incurred In Training Of The Oakland Fire Department Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) Team And To Appropriate Said Funds 07-1801 Play Video A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid View Report.pdf 81742 CMS.pdf 4 Subject: Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness Council Report From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Receive The Semi-Annual Report On Emergency Management And Disaster Preparedness Council Proceedings For The Period Of January To June 2008 07-1807 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be *Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 3 Printed on 1/16/09",3,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 5 Subject: Nuisance Ordinance Amendment From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.10 To The Oakland Municipal Code To Prohibit Aggressive Solicitation; 07-1829 Play Video A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Public Safety Committee, due back on January 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid The Committee amended the ordinance on page 2 section D to delete the words ""located on the driven portion of the roadway"" and directed staff to: 1) Receive feedback from the community on all Nuisance issues with a more restorative approach; 2) Include language of malice; 3) Look at the fiscal impact of the community service program; 4) Review how the training the officers will be handled including fiscal impact; and 5) Review the administrative instruction for the Detox center. View Report.pdf 2) An Ordinance To Repeal Section 5.18.030 Of The Oakland Municipal Code Which Prohibits Solicitation Of Contributions For Oneself In Public; 07-1829-1 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Public Safety Committee, due back on January 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid 3) An Ordinance Adding Section 9.08.175 To The Oakland Municipal Code Prohibiting Trespassing After Being Given Notice; 07-1829-2 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Public Safety Committee, due back on January 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid City of Oakland Page 4 Printed on 1/16/09",4,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 4) An Ordinance Adding Section 9.08.020 To The Oakland Municipal Code Prohibiting Persons From Discharging Human Bodily Waste In Public; 07-1829-3 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Public Safety Committee, due back on January 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid 5) An Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.58 To The Oakland Municipal Code Prohibiting Loitering In Public For The Purpose Of Engaging In Illegal Drug Activity; 07-1829-4 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Public Safety Committee, due back on January 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid The Committee amended the title of the Ordinance by adding Section 1.28.020 to add violations of OMC Chapter to 9.58 to the list of infractions. 6) An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Sections 9.08.160 (Sitting Or Lying On The Street Or Sidewalk), 9.08.170 (Blocking Pedestrian Travel), 9.08.180 (Open Container Of Alcohol In Public Or On Adjacent Property), And 9.08.260 (Loitering For The Purpose Of Enganging In Prostitution) To Grant Discretion To The Prosecuting Attorney To Charge These Offenses As An Infraction Or A Misdemeanor; 07-1829-5 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Public Safety Committee, due back on January 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid 7) An Ordinance Repealing Oakland Municipal Code Section 9.08.100 Regarding Public Drunkenness; And 07-1829-6 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Public Safety Committee, due back on January 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid City of Oakland Page 5 Printed on 1/16/09",5,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 8) An Ordinance Adding Section 1.28.015 To The Oakland Municipal Code To Codify The Discretion Of The Prosecuting Attorney To Charge Certain Misdemeanor Violations As Infractions 07-1829-7 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be Continued to the *Public Safety Committee, due back on January 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel, Member Quan and Chair Reid The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Osha Newman - Marc Gonzalez - Sanjiv Handa City of Oakland Page 6 Printed on 1/16/09",6,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 6 Subject: Permitted Bingo Operations - Annual Hall Fees From: Office of the City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.10, ""Bingo"" To: 1) Require A Bingo Hall Permit When The Bingo Hall Operator Is A Separate Entity From The Bingo Game Operator, 2) Specify Application Requirements For Bingo Halls, 3) Prohibit Bingo Hall Operators From Charging Bingo Game Operators More Than Fair Market Value For The Facilities, Goods And Services Provided By The Halls, 4) Prohibit Bingo Hall Operators From Transactions With Bingo Game Operators When Specified Familial And/Or Business Relationships Exist Between The Two Entities, 5) Subject Bingo Hall Operators To Audit Of Their Oakland Bingo Activities, 6) Specify That The Annual Bingo Hall Permit Fee, Audit Fee, And Police Services Fee Are Established By The Master Fee Schedule, 7) Establish That The Bingo Game Operators' Fee For Law Enforcement And Public Safety Costs Is Established By The Master Fee Schedule, 8) Require That Most Profits Or Proceeds Be Donated To Oakland Charitable Causes Annually, 9) Require Bingo Game Permittees To Conduct Traditional Called Bingo Every Day That Electronic Bingo Is Available, 10) Prohibit Use Of Illegal Bingo Machines, 11) Provide For Administrative Penalty For Violations, 12) Prohibit Door Prize Bingo Games, 13) Add Criteria For Denial, Suspension, Revocation, Or Conditional Approval Of Permits, And 14) Increase The Maximum Game Pay-Out From $250 To $500 (TITLE CHANGE); And 07-1233 Play Video A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be *Approve as Armended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Abstained: Chair Reid Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel and Member Quan The Committee amended the ordinance to remove the Public safety Fees. View Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 7 Printed on 1/16/09",7,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 2) An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 12809 C.M.S. (Master Fee Schedule), As Amended, To Move The Annual Bingo Hall Fee From Chapter 5.10 To The Master Fee Schedule, To Establish A Monthly Fee For Bingo Game Operators To Offset The City's Costs Of Law Enforcement And Public Safety, And To Include In The Annual Bingo Hall Permit Fee That Portion Of Law Enforcement And Public Safety Costs Attributable To Bingo Halls 07-1233-1 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be *Approve as Armended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Abstained: Chair Reid Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel and Member Quan Subject: Additional Fees For Administrative Costs Related To Bingo Ordinance From: Office Of The City Auditor Recommendation: Recieve An Informational Report From The Office of the City Auditor Requesting A Legal Analysis On Additional Fees For Administrative Costs Related To Bingo Ordinance 07-1233-2 A motion was made by Member Quan, seconded by Member Nadel, that this matter be *Received and Forwarded to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/City Council, due back on January 6, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Abstained: Chair Reid Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Nadel and Member Quan Subject: Use Of Bingo Profits For Charitable Purposes In The City Of Oakland From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Receive A Legal Opinion From The Office Of The City Attorney On The Use Of Bingo Profits For Charitable Purposes Within The City Of Oakland 07-1233-3 *Received and Forwarded to Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council on 1/6/2009 The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Sanjiv Handa - Bob Casteel - Marilou McAuley City of Oakland Page 8 Printed on 1/16/09",8,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES) Play Video The following individual(s) spoke under Open Forum: - Sanjiv Handa Adjournment Play Video There being no further business, and upon the motion duly made, the Oakland City Council Special Public Safety Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken. NOTE: Americans 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) 839-6451 TDD City Clerk and Clerk of the Council City of Oakland Page 9 Printed on 1/16/09",9,SpecialPublicSafetyCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicWorksCommittee,2008-12-16,"City of Oakland Office of the City Clerk Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 1852 2002 Meeting Minutes Oakland, California 94612 OAKLAND LaTonda Simmons, City Clerk *Special Public Works Committee Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:30 AM Hearing Room One - 1st Floor Roll Call / Call to Order Play Video Councilmember Present: 4 - Member Chang, Member Kernighan, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks The Oakland City Council Special Public Works Committee convened at 10:30 a.m., with Councilmember Nadel presiding as Chairperson. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on December 2, 2008 Play Video A motion was made by Member Brooks, seconded by Member Chang, to *Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Kernighan, to *Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks City of Oakland Page 1 Printed on 1/16/09",1,SpecialPublicWorksCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicWorksCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 3 Subject: Community Choice Aggregation From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Receiving The East Bay Cities Community Choice Aggregation Business Plan And Directing The City Administrator To Re-Allocate Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($390,000.00) To Implementing The Energy And Climate Action Plan 07-1687 Play Video A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Accepted and forwarded to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks The Committee forwarded the report ""only"" to Council and did not approve the resolution for re-allocation of the $390,000.00 dollars, the funds will be held in an account, and the committee will consider how the funds should be spent after the Energy Action Plan is brought forward. The Committee directed staff to take the following action: 1) Develop a Community Choice Aggregation workshop in the fall (as previously discussed by the City Council on December 9, 2008), and to take the cost associated with bringing in experts and other fees from the account; and 2) Write a letter of support to PG&E for the CPUC to assist in receiving the 12 million dollars. Staff was also directed to bring back information regarding the legal requirements for PG&E concerning Community Choice Aggregation. In addition, the CPUC will submit their corrections of the staff report. The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Scott Peterson - Alphonso Galloway - David Room - Judith Blackwell - Kirsten Schwind - Tom Guarino - Aaron Rearen - Art Geen - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf View Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 2 Printed on 1/16/09",2,SpecialPublicWorksCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicWorksCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 4 Subject: Sidewalk Repair Priority Plan From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Establishing A Five Year Prioritization Plan For The City Of Oakland's Sidewalk Repair Program And Allocating Sidewalk Repair Funds To Specific Categories Of Repair Each Year 07-1711 Play Video A motion was made by Member Kernighan, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Abstained: Member Brooks Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang and Chair Nadel The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - John Wagers - Paulette Hogan - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf View Report.pdf 81751 CMS.pdf City of Oakland Page 3 Printed on 1/16/09",3,SpecialPublicWorksCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicWorksCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 5 Subject: Sidewalk Safety And Maintenance - Liability From: Office of the City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Of The City Of Oakland Adding Chapter 12.22 To The Oakland Municipal Code To Establish Landowner Responsibility And Liability For Sidewalk Safety And Maintenance 07-1731 Play Video A motion was made by Member Brooks, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 20, 2009 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Abstained: Chair Nadel Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang and Member Brooks The Committee approved recommendations and directed staff to include the following; 1) An educational flyer to property owners and comment period to occur simultaneously; 2) A list of all the payouts on sidewalks claims (claim by claim) for each year; and 3) What is an acceptable standard for a property owner that lives adjacent to an ally or path and who is responsible. The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - John Wagers - Paulette Hogan - Dennis Lee - Mary Stolten - Alfred Crofis - Sanjiv Handa - Robert Brokl - John Givens View Report.pdf View Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 4 Printed on 1/16/09",4,SpecialPublicWorksCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicWorksCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 6 Subject: Conditional And Revocable Permit - 2400 Webster Street From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Granting Randal M. Lee, Et Al., A Rovocable And Conditional Permit To Allow An Existing Building At 2400 Webster Street To Encroach Into The Public Right-Of-Way 07-1803 Play Video A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks View Report.pdf 81734 CMS.pdf 7 Subject: Caltrans Progress Report From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Receive The Progress Report On Caltrans Maintenance Activities In The City Of Oakland 07-1830 Play Video A motion was made by Member Brooks, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be *Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 5 Printed on 1/16/09",5,SpecialPublicWorksCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicWorksCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 8 Subject: Stop Sign Installation / No Stopping Zone From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The Installation Of 1) A Stop Sign On Peterson Street At Glascock Street; 2) Stop Signs On 23rd Avenue At East 29th Street; And 3) A No Stopping Anytime Zone On Foothill Boulevard, North Side, From MacArthur Boulevard To A Point 250 Feet East 07-1843 Play Video A motion was made by Member Brooks, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks View Report.pdf 81735 CMS.pdf 9 Subject: Walking And Bicycling Safety Improvements From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Oakland To Accept And Appropriate Nine Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($920,300.00) In Federal Cycle 2 Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Grant Funds For Walking And Bicycling Safety Improvements At Bret Harte Middle School, Manzanita Community And SEED Elementary Schools, And Peralta Elementary, La Escuela Internacional, And Pacific Boychoir Schools 07-1844 Play Video A motion was made by Member Kernighan, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks View Report.pdf 81736 CMS.pdf City of Oakland Page 6 Printed on 1/16/09",6,SpecialPublicWorksCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicWorksCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 10 Subject: Fremont Pool Improvement Project From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, Or The City Administrator's Designee, To Award A Construction Contract To Bay Construction, Inc., For The Fremont Pool Improvement Project (No. P353410) In The Amount Of Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00) 07-1845 Play Video A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be * *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks View Report.pdf 81737 CMS.pdf 11 Subject: Gallagher And Burk - Street Resurfacing From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Award Of A Construction Contract To Gallagher & Burk, Inc., For Citywide Street Resurfacing Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (Project No. G339610), In The Amount Of One Million Eight Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand And Seventy Dollars ($1,895,070.00) 07-1805 Play Video A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Chair Nadel, that this matter be *Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency/ City Council, due back on January 6, 2009 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Councilmember Aye: Member Kernighan, Member Chang, Chair Nadel and Member Brooks The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item: - Sanjiv Handa View Report.pdf 81738 CMS.pdf Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES) Play Video The following individual(s) spoke under Open Forum: - Sanjiv Handa Adjournment There being no further business, and upon the motion duly made, the Oakland City Council Special Public Works Committee adjourned the meeting at 1:55 p.m. City of Oakland Page 7 Printed on 1/16/09",7,SpecialPublicWorksCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf SpecialPublicWorksCommittee,2008-12-16,"*Special Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken. NOTE: Americans 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) 839-6451 TDD City Clerk and Clerk of the Council City of Oakland Page 8 Printed on 1/16/09",8,SpecialPublicWorksCommittee/2008-12-16.pdf