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OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Meeting Minutes
City of Oakland
Office of the City Clerk
Oakland City Hall
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, California 94612
LaTonda Simmons, City Clerk
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment
Agency/City Council
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor
City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
6:00 PM
Oakland City Hall, 3rd Floor
1
Pledge of Allegiance
2
Roll Call / ORA & Council
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Present: 7 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember
Nadel, Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember
Quan, President of the Council De La Fuente and Councilmember Brooks",1,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"A meeting of the Joint Oakland Redevelopment Agency and City Council was
held on the above date. Opening with the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting
was convened at 6:05 PM.
3
Open Forum / Citizens Comments
(Time Available: 15 minutes)
The following individual(s) spoke under Open Forum:",2,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"- Margaret Pinter
- Lynda Dann
- Susan Montauk
- Marion DeSousa",3,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"- Willow Liroff
- Stephan Tompkins
- Deloris Allen
- Hector Reyna",4,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"- Darnell Levingston
- Sanjiv Handa
4
Modifications to the Consent Calendar, and requests from Councilmember(s) to pull an item
from the Consent Calendar, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting
as a non-consent item.
There was no action necessary for this item
5
Motion for 'Members' Requests for Reconsideration' of an Action taken at the preceding
Council Meeting, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting as a
non-consent item. (Motion Maker must have voted on prevailing side)
There was no action necessary for this item
6
Requests from Councilmember(s) to schedule an Action Item considered by Committee but
not forwarded to Council, shall be scheduled for the next-succeeding City Council meeting
as a non-consent item.",5,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"There was no action necessary for this item
7
Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment
Agency/City Council held on April 3, 2007
A motion was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by
Councilmember Chang, to *Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember
Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan,
President of the Council De La Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
8. PRESENTATION OF CEREMONIAL MATTERS
8.1
Subject: Mark Savage Recognition
From:
Office of the City Attorney
Recommendation: Hear An Award Presentation To Consumers Union, Senior Attorney Mark
Savage, Nominated ""California Lawyer Of The Year"" In The Public Interest Category For His",6,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Work To Force Auto Insurers To Abide By Proposition 103's Anti-Redlining Provisions
07-0095
A motion was made by Councilmember Nadel, seconded by
Councilmember Chang, that this matter be *Received and Filed. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
DRA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember
Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan,
President of the Council De La Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Sanjiv Handa
View Report.pdf
8.2
Subject:
Earth Month 2007
From:
Public Works Agency
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Proclaiming April 2007 As 'Earth Month' In The City Of",7,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Oakland
07-0109
A motion was made by Councilmember Nadel, seconded by
Councilmember Kernighan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember
Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan,
President of the Council De La Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Sanjiv Handa
View Report.pdf,
80515 CMS.pdf
9. COUNCIL ICKNOWLEDGEMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS",8,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Agency/Councilmember Brunner and Agency/Council President De La Fuente
took a point of personal privilege and requested that the meeting be adjourned
in memory of Lilly Luckett
Agency/Councilmember Quan took a point of personal privilege and requested
that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the students killed in the Virginia",9,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Tech shootings
10. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
10.1-CC
Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic
From:
Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's
Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of A Critical Public Health Crisis
With Regard To The AIDS Epidemic
07-0122
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,",10,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Darnell Levingston
View Report.pdf,
80516 CMS.pdf
10.2-CC
Subject: Medical Cannabis Health Emergency
From:
Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local
Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The
City Of Oakland
07-0123
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Votes:",11,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
DRA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
The following individual(s) spoke against this item:
- Richard Aswad
View Report.pdf,
80517 CMS.pdf
10.3-CC
Subject:
Salary Ordinance Amendment
From:
Finance and Management Agency",12,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Recommendation: Approve The Final Passage (Second Reading) Of An Ordinance Amending
The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 (The Salary Ordinance) To: Add The Permanent
Full Time Equivalent Classifications Of Latent Print Examiner I, Latent Print Examiner II, And
Latent Print Examiner III; To Re-Title The Full Time Classification Assistant Criminalist To
Criminalist I; And To Adjust The Salary Of The Full Time Classification Claims And Risk
Manager
07-0071
This Matter was Approved for Final Passage on the Consent Agenda.
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid",13,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"ORA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Sanjiv Handa
View Report.pdf,
12791 CMS.pdf
10.4-CC
Subject: Tom Bradley - Postal Stamp
From:
Councilmember Larry Reid
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Supporting Issuance Of Postal Stamp In Honor Of
National League Of Cities Past President Tom Bradley
07-0093
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Votes:",14,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
DRA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
View Report.pdf,
80518 CMS.pdf
10.5-CC
Subject: Project Priority Funds - District One
From:
Councilmember Jane Brunner
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($250,000) From Councilmember Brunner's Priority Project Funds To Studio One Arts",15,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Center To Purchase Furniture, Furnishings And Equipment To Complete The Facility's
Renovation Project
07-0120
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA)Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
View Report.pdf,
80519 CMS.pdf
10.6-CC
Subject:
Councilmember Larry Reid - Travel Authorization
From:
Councilmember Larry Reid",16,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Councilmember Larry E. Reid To Attend The
National Forum For Black Public Administrators From April 20-26, 2007
07-0126
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
DRA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Sanjiv Handa
View Report.pdf,
80520 CMS.pdf
10.8-CC
Subject:
Project Priority Funds - District Seven",17,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"From:
Councilmember Larry Reid
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing An Immediate Grant of $15,000 From
Councilmember Larry E. Reid's Priority Project Funds For Operating Expenses To Ariel
Outreach Mission, A Non-Profit Agency That Operates An Emergency Shelter For Women
07-0139
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
DRA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
DRA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
View Report.pdf,
80522 CMS.pdf
10.7-CC",18,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Subject: Project Priority Funds - District Seven
From:
Councilmember Larry Reid
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing An Immediate Grant of $15,000 From
Councilmember Larry E. Reid's Priority Project Funds For Operating Expenses To A Safe Place,
A Non-Profit Agency That Provides Shelter for Battered Women and Their Children
07-0138
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
DRA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks",19,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Darnell Levingston
View Report.pdf,
80521 CMS.pdf
10.9-CC
Subject:
Goldfarb & Lipman - Conflict Of Interest Waiver
From:
Office of the City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Any Potential Conflict Of Interest
That The Law Firm Of Goldfarb & Lipman May Have As A Result Of Representing The
Oakland Housing Authority In City V. Oakland Housing Authority And Representing The City
Of Oakland In Other Matters
07-0142
A motion was made by Councilmember Chang, seconded by
Councilmember Quan, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried",20,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"by the following vote:
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
ORA\Councilmember Noes: 1 - Councilmember Brunner
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 5 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La Fuente and
Councilmember Brooks
The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Sanjiv Handa
View Report.pdf,
80523 CMC.Pdf
Passed The Consent Agenda",21,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"A motion was made by Councilmember Chang, seconded by
Councilmember Quan, including all the preceding items marked as having
been adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
DRA\Councilmember Absent: 1 - Councilmember Kernighan
DRA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Chang, Councilmember Nadel,
Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan, President of the Council De La
Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
11
An oral report from the Agency Counsel / City Attorney of final decisions made during
Closed Session
There were no decisions made in Closed Session
12
A disclosure of non-confidential Closed Session Discussion pursuant to Section 15 of the
Sunshine Ordinance
*Approve as Submitted",22,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Agency/Councilmember Brunner made a motion seconded by
Agency/Councilmember Chang confirming that there were no discussions
pursuant to Section 15 of the Sunshine Ordinance, and hearing no objections,
the motion passed by Ayes: Agency/Councilmember: Brooks, Brunner, Chang,
Nadel, Quan, Kernighan and President of the Council De La Fuente - -7,
Excused: Reid - -1
COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. OR AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICAL
THEREAFTER:
13
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
Subject:
Cabaret Appeal",23,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"From:
Office of the City Administrator
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution
Denying The Appeal Filed By Oakland Partners Group Against The Administrative Hearing
Officer's Decision To Deny Their Application For A Permit To Operate A Cabaret Under The
Name Club O
07-0099
Continued to Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency /
City Council
Upon the reading of Item 14.1 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was",24,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,opened at 7:01 PM,25,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Agency/Councilmember Nadel made a motion, seconded by
Agency/Councilmember Brooks to close the Public Hearing, and hearing no",26,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"objections, the motion passed by Ayes: Agency/Councilmember: Brooks,
Brunner, Chang, Kernighan, Nadel, Quan, and President of the Council De La",27,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Fuente -7, Excused: Reid - -1",28,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Council directed staff to come back with information on the 300 ft. rule and
include the details of the agreement in the report when it returns to Council.",29,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Staff was also directed to look at the downtown entertainment districts of
various cities to examine how they deal with crowd control.",30,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,The following individual(s) spoke on this item:,31,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"- Sanjiv Handa
- Ed Pope",32,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"- Zack Wasserman
- Eric Harris",33,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"- Leon Roberts
View Report.pdf
ACTION ON NON-CONSENT ITEMS:
15
Subject: McKillop Roadway - Landslide Damage
From:
Public Works Agency
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The Local Emergency Due To
Landslide Damage To McKillop Roadway First Proclaimed By the City Of Oakland On October
17, 2006
07-0124
A motion was made by Councilmember Quan, seconded by
Councilmember Nadel, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried",34,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"by the following vote:
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA)Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember
Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan,
President of the Council De La Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
View Report.pdf,
80524 CMS.pdf
16
Subject: Mason Tillman Associates - Disparity Study Contract
From:
Finance and Management Agency
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Mason Tillman Associates,
LTD. In An Amount Not-To-Exceed One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ten
Dollars ($149,910.00) To Complete The Fairness In Hiring And Employment Disparity Study",35,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"(""Workforce Disparity Study"") For The City Of Oakland
07-0112
A motion was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by
Councilmember Brunner, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Noes: 1 - President of the Council De La Fuente
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 6 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember
Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan
and Councilmember Brooks
The following idividual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Sanjiv Handa",36,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"- Frank Tucker
View Report.pdf,
80525 CMS.pdf
17
Subject:
Oakland Human Relations Commission
From:
Councilmembers Pat Kernighan and Nancy Nadel
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On An Ordinance Re-Establishing The
Human Relations Commission, Providing For The Appointment Of Members Thereof, And
Defining The Duties Of Said Commission And Superseding Ordinances No. 11595, 11867, And
12191
06-1074
A motion was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by
Councilmember Kernighan, that this matter be *Received and Filed. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:",37,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA)Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember
Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan,
President of the Council De La Fuente and Councilmember Brooks
The following individual(s) spoke on this item:
- Sanjiv Handa
- Patricia Kevena Fili
- Ben Lunine
- Virginia Sung
View Report.pdf
18",38,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Subject:
Federal Legislative Agenda
From:
Office of the City Council
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Federal Legislative Agenda For
2007
07-0090
A motion was made by Councilmember Brunner, seconded by
Councilmember Chang, that this matter be *Received and Filed. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
ORA\Councilmember Excused: 1 - Councilmember Reid
ORA\Councilmember Ayes: 7 - Councilmember Kernighan, Councilmember
Chang, Councilmember Nadel, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Quan,
President of the Council De La Fuente and Councilmember Brooks",39,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Staff was directed to return to council with informational reports on the Radical
Roving Centers and the Youth Center System which are two of the programs
selected by the Mayor.
The following individual(s) spoke and did not indicate a position on this item:
- Sanjiv Handa
View Item.pdf,
View Supplemental Report.pdf,
View Supplemental Report.pdf
Continuation of Open Forum
ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL SESSION",40,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"(Meeting shall conclude no later than 10:30 p.m., unless extended by Majority Vote of the
Council)
There being no further business, and upon the motion duly made, the
Agency/Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Lilly Luckett and the
students slain at Virginia Tech University at 9:11 PM
Americans With Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in Oakland City Council and Committee meetings",41,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"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.",42,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Office of the City Clerk - Agenda Management Unit
Phone: (510)238-6406
Fax: (510)238-6699",43,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
OaklandCityCouncil,2007-04-17,"Recorded Agenda: (510) 238-2386
Telecommunications Display Device: (510) 839-6451
TDD
THE HANGING OF BANNERS, POSTERS, SIGNS, OR ANY MATERIAL ON OR OVER
THE GALLERY BANNISTERS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE
SAFETY OF THOSE ATTENDING MEETINGS.
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council",44,OaklandCityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf