body,date,text,page,path RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"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 *Rules & Legislation Committee Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California, 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:45 AM City Council Chambers - 3rd Floor Roll Call / Call to Order Play Video Present: Vice Mayor Brooks, Member Schaaf, Member Reid and President Pro Tempore De La Fuente The Oakland City Council Rules and Legislation Committee convened at 10:55a.m., with Council President Reid presiding as Chairperson. 1 Closed Session Play Video A motion was made by Member Schaaf, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, to *Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Aye; 4 - Member Schaaf, Vice Mayor Brooks, Member Reid and President Pro Tempore De La Fuente There was no action necessary on this item. 2 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee meeting of March 31, 2011 There are no minutes to approve as the March 31, 2011 Rules and Legislation Committee Meeting was cancelled. 3 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items Play Video A motion was made by Vice Mayor Brooks, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, to *Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Aye; 4 - Member Schaaf, Vice Mayor Brooks, Member Reid and President Pro Tempore De La Fuente City of Oakland Page 1 Printed on 5/6/11",1,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 4 Scheduling of Agenda Items Play Video A motion was made by Vice Mayor Brooks, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, to *Approve with the following amendments. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Aye; 4 - Member Schaaf, Vice Mayor Brooks, Member Reid and President Pro Tempore De La Fuente rules4141litem4 View Report.pdf S-4-1 Subject: Call For 2011 Special Election From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Adding Section 3.08.015 To Chapter 3.08 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, Entitled ""Elections,"" To Authorize The City Council To Call A Special Municipal Election 10-0555 No Action Taken There was one speaker on this item. View Report.pdf View Report.pdf S-4-2 Subject: Third Quarter Revenue And Expenditures From: Office Of Budget Recommendation: Receive A Report On FY 2010-11 Third Quarter Revenue And Expenditure Results And Year-End Projections For Four Selected Funds - General Purpose Fund (1010), Landscape & Lighting Assessment District Fund (2310), Equipment Fund (4100) And Facilities Fund (4400); And Overtime Analysis For The General Purpose Fund (1010) And All Funds 10-0573 Scheduled to *Finance & Management Committee on 4/26/2011 View Report.pdf View Supplemental Report.pdf S-4-3 Subject: Oakland Housing Authority Board Appointment From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Revising Resolution No. 82300 Appointing Greg Hartwig To The Oakland Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners To Reflect The Correct Term 10-0575 Scheduled to Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council on 5/3/2011 There was one speaker on this item. View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 2 Printed on 5/6/11",2,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 S-4-4 Subject: Support Of Senate Bill SB 729 From: Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Recommendation: A Request To Re-Title And Schedule An Item: NEW TITLE: Adopt A Resolution To Support Senate Bill 729 This Bill Would Prohibit A Mortgagee, Trustee, Beneficiary, Or Authorized Agent From Recording A Notice Of Default Unless That Party Makes Reasonable And Good Faith Efforts, Defined In Bill, To Evaluate The Borrower For All Available Loss Mitigation Options To Avoid Foreclosure. OLD TITLE: Resolution To Support Senate Bills SB 729 (Leno/Steinberg) An Act To Amend Sections 2923.5 And 2924b Of, To Amend And Repeal Section 2924 Of And To Add Sections 2923.4, 2923.5, 2923.7, 2923.73, 2923.74 And 2923.75 To, The Civil Code To Prohibit A Mortgagee, Trustee, Beneficiary Or Authorized Agent From Recording A Notice Of Default Unless That Party Makes Reasonable And Good Faith Efforts To Evaluate The Borrower For All Available Loss Mitigation Options To Avoid Foreclosure; On The May 13, 2011 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda 10-0527 Scheduled to *Rules & Legislation Committee on 4/28/2011 View Report.pdf S-4-5 Subject: Support Of Assembly Bill 1321 From: Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Recommendation: A Request To Re-Title And Schedule An Item: New Title: Adopt A Resolution To Support Assembly Bill 1321 (Wieckowski) - Mortgage Title Transparency. A Bill Mandating The Recording Of All Mortgage Deeds/Trusts And Assignments, And Payment Of The Requisite Fees. It Would Also Require That The Mortgage Note Be Filed Prior To Issuing A Notice Of Default To Ensure That The Foreclosing Party Has The Right To Foreclose. Old Title: Adopt A Resolution To Support Assembly Bill 1321 (Wieckowski) An Act To Amend Section 2934 Of, And Add Sections 1214.5 And 2923.7 To, The Civil Code, And To Amend Section 27280 Of The Government Code, A Bill Prohibiting The Mortgagee, Trustee, Or Beneficiary Of A Property From Recording A Notice Of Default Until 45 Days After It Has Recorded The Mortgage Or Deed Of Trust And Any Assignment Of The Mortgage And Deed Of Trust ; On The April 28, 2011 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda 10-0528 Scheduled to *Rules & Legislation Committee on 4/28/2011 View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 3 Printed on 5/6/11",3,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 S-4-6 Subject: Support Of Assembly Bill SB 935 From: Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Recommendation: A Request To Re-Title And Schedule An Item: NEW TITLE: Adopt A Resolution To Support Assembly Bill 935 (Blumenfield) An Act To Amend Section 27360 Of The Government Code, Creating A Foreclosure Mitigation Charge Of $20,000.00, That Must Be Deposited By A Mortgage Servicer Upon Filing A Notice Of Trustee's Sale With The County Recorder. The Monies Collected To Be Used To Create A Foreclosure Mitigation Fund To Be Distributed To Local Agencies For Specific Designated Uses. OLD TITLE: Adopt A Resolution To Support Assembly Bill 935 And Act To Amend Section 27360 Of The Government Code, Relating To The Collection Of County Recorder Fees; On The April 28, 2011 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda 10-0529 Scheduled to *Rules & Legislation Committee on 4/28/2011 View Report.pdf S-4-7 Subject: Chuck Harlins - Retirement From: Council President Reid And Vice Mayor Brooks Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Charles Keith (Chuck) Harlins For His Dedicated Service To The City Of Oakland Upon His Retirement After 24 Years 10-0564 Scheduled to Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council on 5/3/2011 View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 4 Printed on 5/6/11",4,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 S-4-8 Subject: Outlining Pension Cost Savings From: Department Of Human Resources Recommendation: A Request To Withdraw And Re-Title An Item Already Scheduled To The April 26, 2011 Finance And Management Committee Agenda And Reschedule To The May 10, 2011 Finance And Management Committee Agenda NEW TITLE: Receive An Informational Report From The City Of Oakland's Department Of Human Resources Management Outlining Potential Pension Rate Reductions Associated With Having A Two-Tier Retirement Plan OLD TITLE: Receive An Informational Report From The City Of Oakland's Department Of Human Resource Management Agency Outlining Pension Cost Savings Associated With Having A Two-Tier Retirement Plan 10-0333 Scheduled to *Finance & Management Committee on 5/10/2011 View Report.pdf S-4-9 Subject: Measure B Funds From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Measure B Funds In The Amount Of $868,385 And Measure B Gap Grant Funds Up To $170,000 From The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) For Fiscal Year 2011-2012 To Provide Paratransit Services; And Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute Reimbursement Contracts To Provide These Services In Amounts Not To Exceed: 1) $380,000 To V.I.P. Express Transport, Inc., 2) $200,000 To Friendly Transportation, Inc. DBA Friendly Transportation, Friendly Cab Company, Metro Yellow Cab Company And Yellow Cab Company, And 3) $200,000 To Veterans Transportation, Inc. DBA Veterans Transportation And Veterans Cab Company; And Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute Amendments To The Contracts For Any Additional Amounts Received Under Measure B Without Returning To City Council 10-0559 Scheduled to *Life Enrichment Committee on 5/24/2011 City of Oakland Page 5 Printed on 5/6/11",5,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 S-4-10 Subject: Head Start Grants From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, On Behalf Of The City Of Oakland, To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Head Start Basic, Head Start Training And Technical Assistance, Early Head Start Basic, And Early Head Start Training And Technical Assistance Grants For Program Year 2011-2012 From The U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Children And Families PHHS/ACF) In The Estimated Amount Of $15,454,593 And Authorizing A Grant Agreement With The Unity Council For The Estimated Amount Of $4,937,781 To Fund Child Development Services In Accord With Said Grants; And To Review And Approve Oakland Head Start/Early Head Start Governing Procedures Developed In Accordance With Head Start Legislation And Updated Annually 10-0562 Scheduled to *Life Enrichment Committee on 5/10/2011 View Report.pdf S-4-11 Subject: Multipurpose Senior Services Program Grants From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Grant Funds In The Amount Of $1,581,165.00, From The California Department Of Aging For The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) For Fiscal Year 2011-2012; And Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into Contract Number MS-1011-01 With The California Department Of Aging For The Multipurpose Senior Services Program For Fiscal Year 2011-2012; And Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept, Appropriate And Allocate Any Additional Funding Received Without Returning To Council 10-0563 Scheduled to *Life Enrichment Committee on 5/24/2011 S-4-12 Subject: Child/Adult Care Food Program From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, On Behalf Of The City Of Oakland, To Apply For, Accept And Appropriate The Child Care Food Program (CCFP) Grant From The California Department Of Education In An Estimated Amount Of $375,000 To Provide Funding For Nutritious Meals For The City Of Oakland's Head Start Program For Program Year 2011-2012 10-0566 Scheduled to *Life Enrichment Committee on 5/10/2011 View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 6 Printed on 5/6/11",6,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"Preschool Expansion Grant From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, On Behalf Of The City Of Oakland, To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate The California State Preschool Program Expansion Grant From The California Department Of Education In An Estimated Amount Of $1,073,929 For Program Year 2011-2012, And Authorizing A Grant Agreement With The Unity Council For The Estimated Amount Of $123,609 To Fund Prekindergarten And Family Literacy Services In Accord With Said Grants 10-0567 Scheduled to *Life Enrichment Committee on 5/10/2011 View Report.pdf S-4-14 Subject: National And Community Services Grant Funds From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For, Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds From The Corporation For National And Community Services (CNCS) In The Amount Of $329,801 For The Senior Companion Program (SCP) And Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) For The Fiscal Year 2011-2012 10-0568 Scheduled to *Life Enrichment Committee on 5/24/2011 S-4-15 Subject: Oakland Senior Aides Program Funds From: Department Of Human Services Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For And Accept Funds In The Estimated Amount Of $1,294,896 From Senior Service America, Inc., For The City Of Oakland Senior Aides Program For Fiscal Year 2011-2012 10-0569 Scheduled to *Life Enrichment Committee on 5/24/2011 City of Oakland Page 7 Printed on 5/6/11",7,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 1 14, 2011 S-4-16 Subject: Frank G. Mar Project - Interest Rate Reduction From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: A Request To Withdraw An Item Already Scheduled To The April 26, 2011 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda And Reschedule To The May 10, 2011 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda Adopt An Agency Resolution Amending Resolution No. 89-35 C.M.S. Authorizing A Loan To The East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (Ebaldc) For The Frank G. Mar Project To Reduce The Interest Rate To 3%, Extend The Time For Repayment, And Convert The Loan Into A Surplus Cash Flow Loan Reason: Additional Time Needed For Internal Report Review And Approval 10-0486 *Withdrawn and Rescheduled to *Community & Economic Development Committee on 5/10/2011 View Report.pdf S-4-17 Subject: MacArthur Transit Village From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: A Request To Re-Title An Item Already Scheduled To The May 10, 2011 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda NEW TITLE: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion, Adopt A Resolution Approving The MacArthur Transit Village Stage Two (2) Final Development Plan Permit And Variances, As Recommended By The City Planning Commission, Which Would Allow For Development Of 90 Affordable Housing Units, As Part Of The MacArthur Transit Village Planned Unit Development (PUD060058), Pursuant To City Council Resolution No. 81422 C.M.S. Condition Of Approval Number 27 OLD TITLE: Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion, Adopting A Resolution Approving The MacArthur Transit Village Stage Two (2) Final Development Plan Permit, As Recommended By The City Planning Commission, Which Would Allow For Development Of 90 Affordable Housing Units, As Part Of The MacArthur Transit Village Planned Unit Development (PUD060058), Pursuant To City Council Resolution No. 81422 C.M.S. Condition Of Approval # 27 REASON: New Title Adds Words ""And Variances"" To Resolution Title, Which Were Inadvertently Omitted From Original Scheduling Request; As A Public Hearing On The May 17, 2011 City Council Agenda 10-0499 Scheduled to *Community & Economic Development Committee on 5/10/2011 View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 8 Printed on 5/6/11",8,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 S-4-18 Subject: Pacific Renaissance Plaza Lawsuit Settlement From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: A Request To Withdraw An Item Already Scheduled To The April 26, 2011 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda; With No New Date Adopt A City Resolution Amending City Resolution No. 82505 C.M.S. And Adopt An Agency Resolution Amending Agency Resolution No. 2010-11 C.M.S. Authorizing Settlement Of The Pacific Renaissance Plaza Lawsuit To (1) Extend The Timeline For Repaying The City's Legal Costs By Twenty-Four Months, And (2) Modify Affordability Restrictions On Pacific Renaissance Units To Restrict Only The Initial Sale Of Units Reason: To Allow Time For Additional Staff Research And Preparation Of Alternative Recommendations 10-0503 *Withdrawn with No New Date S-4-19 Subject: Foothill Square Grocery Store Encroachment From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Granting MacArthur Boulevard Associates A Revocable And Conditional Permit To Allow A Soil Shoring System To Encroach Under The Public Right-Of-Way Along Foothill Boulevard For Redevelopment Of The Foothill Square Shopping Center Featuring A New Grocery Store Located At 10790 MacArthur Boulevard 10-0570 Scheduled to *Public Works Committee on 5/10/2011 There was one speaker on this item. View Report.pdf S-4-20 3)An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Sign The Ballots And To Pay The Assessments For The Four (4) Agency-Owned Properties On Which Assessments Are To Be Levied (APN 032-2115-037-01, APN 025-0719-007-01, APN 025-0690-008-01,And APN 032-2084-051-00) In An Amount Not To Exceed A Cumulative Total Of $62,501.06 Over A Ten Year Period To Support The Formation Of The Fruitvale Property Business Improvement District Of 2011 10-0571-2 Scheduled to *Community & Economic Development Committee on 5/10/2011 View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 9 Printed on 5/6/11",9,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 S-4-21 Subject: New Traffic Signals From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: A Request To Withdraw An Item Previously Scheduled To The April 26, 2011 Public Works Committee Agenda Receive An Informational Report On Criteria For Selecting Locations For New Traffic Signals REASON: After Consulting With Public Works Committee Chair Nadel, Staff Requests To Withdraw Item And To Reschedule Item With A New Title At A Future Date. 10-0250 *Withdrawn with No New Date There was one speaker on this item. S-4-22 5) A Resolution In Support Of Assembly Bill 818 (Blumenfield) - Solid Waste - Multifamily Dwelling ""Renters Right To Recycle Act"" 10-0558-4 Scheduled to *Rules & Legislation Committee on 4/28/2011 View Report.pdf S-4-23 Subject: Countrywide Transportation Plan From: Public Works Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Endorsing And Establishing Specific Programs And Projects As Oakland's Top Priorities For Funding In The 25-Year 2012 Countywide Transportation Plan 10-0565 Scheduled to *Public Works Committee on 4/26/2011 View Report.pdf S-4-24 Subject: Oakland Army Base Audit Reports From: Finance And Management Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Presenting Fiscal The Years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 And The Close-Out Period (July 1, 2010 Through August 7,2010) The Oakland Army Base (The Base) Financial Statement Audit Reports 10-0560 Scheduled to *Finance & Management Committee on 5/10/2011 View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 10 Printed on 5/6/11",10,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 S-4-25 Subject: Worker's Compensation Report From: Finance And Management Agency Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Informational Report Regarding Workers' Compensation; On The June 14, 2011 Finance And Management Committee Agenda 10-0561 Scheduled to *Finance & Management Committee on 6/14/2011 S-4-26 Subject: Proposed 2011-2013 Budget Meetings From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Request To Approve The Preliminary Schedule Of Budget Meetings 10-0574 Continued to *Rules & Legislation Committee on 4/21/2011 There was one speaker on this item. View Report.doc View Report.pdf S-4-27 Subject: Affordable Housing Week From: Councilmember Nadel Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Proclaiming The Week Of May 6 To May 15, 2011 To Be 15th Annual Affordable Housing Week 10-0572 Scheduled to Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council on 5/3/2011 There was one speaker on this item. View Report.pdf REQUESTS SUBMITTED ON THE DIAS: Subject: Laurel Elementary School - 100 Years From: Councilmember Schaaf Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Commending Laurel Elementary School For 100 Years Of Service To The Children Of The City Of Oakland 10-0579 Scheduled to Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council on 5/3/2011 View Report.pdf City of Oakland Page 11 Printed on 5/6/11",11,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 Subject: Library Services From: Councilmember Schaaf Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Enter Into Agreements With The County And/Or Neighboring Municipalities To Provide Library Services To Residents Of The County And/Or Neighboring Municipalities, Upon A Reasonable Annual Compensation To Be Paid By The County And/Or Neighboring Municipality That Is Not Less Than Oakland's Total Per Capita General Fund And Library Parcel Tax (Measure Q) Appropriation For Library Services And Establishes Procedures For Terminating Library Privileges When Such A Contract Is Not In Effect 10-0578 Scheduled to *Life Enrichment Committee on 5/24/2011 5 A review of the Council Committees' actions from April 12, 2011 and determination of scheduling to future dates (MATRIX) Play Video A motion was made by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, seconded by Vice Mayor Brooks, to *Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Aye; 4 - Member Schaaf, Vice Mayor Brooks, Member Reid and President Pro Tempore De La Fuente There was one speaker on this item. rules4141litem5 View Report.pdf 6 A review of the Agendas for the Council Committee meetings of April 26, 2011 and the Rules and Legislation Committee Meeting of April 28, 2011 Play Video A motion was made by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, seconded by Member Schaaf, to *Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Aye; 4 - Member Schaaf, Vice Mayor Brooks, Member Reid and President Pro Tempore De La Fuente There was one speaker on this item. rules4141litem6 View Report.pdf OPEN FORUM (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES) Present: Vice Mayor Brooks, Member Schaaf, Member Reid and President Pro Tempore De La Fuente There was one speaker during Open Forum. City of Oakland Page 12 Printed on 5/6/11",12,RulesAndLegislationCommittee/2011-04-14.pdf RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2011-04-14,"*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 Adjournment There being no further business, and upon the motion duly made, the Oakland City Council Rules and Legislation Committee adjourned the meeting at 11:45a.m. 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. 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