Thursday, March 31, 2022
10:30 AM
City of Oakland
Office of the City Clerk
Oakland City Hall,
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Room 201
Oakland, California 94612
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*Rules & Legislation Committee
Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee convened at 10:36 AM, with President Pro Tem Thao presiding as Chairperson.
Roll Call / Call To Order
Nikki Fortunato Bas, Carroll Fife, Dan Kalb, and Sheng ThaoPresent 4 - 1 PUBLIC COMMENT:
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There were 61 speakers on Public Comment.
2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of March 17, 2022 22-0218
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A motion was made by Nikki Fortunato Bas, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Fortunato Bas, Fife, Kalb, and Thao4 -
NO VOTE: 0
3 New Scheduling Items
This be Accepted as Amended.
3.1 Subject: FY 2021-22 Q2 Revenue & Expenditure Report From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Second Quarter Revenue And Expenditure (R&E) Results And Year-End Summaries For The General Purpose Fund (GPF, 1010) And Select Funds
22-0249
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This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 4/11/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.2 Subject: Workforce Development Board’s Call For Request For Proposals From: President Pro Tempore Thao And Vice Mayor Kaplan
Recommendation: Approve A Report And Recommendation With Possible Action By The Council Regarding (1) The Workforce Development Board’s Call For Request For Proposals (2) What The Process Was And What Metrics Were Used In Regards To Allocating Funds, (3) And If Any Action Was Taken By The Workforce Development Board Prior To The Release Of Request For Proposals
22-0257
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A Title change was read into record to reflect a "Report and Recommendation", and scheduled to the May 9th Finance and Management Committee.
Vice Mayor Kaplan was added a coauthor.
This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 5/9/2022
3.3 Subject: Enabling Ordinance For Measure R - Newspaper Of Record From: Vice Mayor Kaplan
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Municipal Code To Add Chapter 1.06 To Title 1, General Provisions, To Establish The Requirements For An Official Newspaper And The Procedures For The City Council To Designate One Or More Official Newspapers In Accordance With Charter Section 1205 21-0833
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Proof Of Publication
13685 CMS
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This item will be heard on 2nd reading.
This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.4 Subject: A Resolution In Celebration Of Cesar Estrada Chavez Day From: Councilmember Gallo
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Celebration Of Cesar Estrada Chavez Day In Honor His Legacy As A Civil Rights Activist And Co-Founder Of The United Farm Workers Association
22-0248
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89117 CMS
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On Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
3.5 Subject: Direct Community Grant Procedural Recommendations From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On Procedural Recommendations For City Council To Award Direct Community Grants (Budgetary Earmarks)
22-0250
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On Non Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
3.6 Subject: GoPort - 7th Street Grade Separation East Project Cooperative Agreement From: Transportation Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute The Cooperative Agreement With The Alameda County Transportation Commission And The Port Of Oakland For The 7th Street Grade Separation East Project 22-0251
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89131 CMS
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On Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.7 Subject: Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill Number 2236 From: President Pro Tempore Thao
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 2336 Which Would Establish And Implement A Five-Year Automated Speed Safety System Pilot Program To Track Speeding Vehicles, Provided The Program Meets Specific Equity, Safety, And Privacy Specifications: On The April 19, 2022 City Council Agenda On Consent
22-0254
This item was withdrawn and will be scheduled later.
This City Resolution be Withdrawn with No New Date.
3.8 Subject: Resolution Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Gladys Green From: Councilmember Reid
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring The Beautiful Life, Empowering Legacy And Lasting Memory Of Gladys Green, Beloved Community Advocate And Champion For The Residents Of Oakland And Alameda County
22-0255
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89118 CMS
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On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
3.9 Subject: Naming Social Good Fund As Fiscal Sponsor Homies Empowerment From: Councilmember Reid
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88780 C.M.S. To Add Social Good Fund Inc. As Fiscal Sponsor For Homies Empowerment; On The April 19, 2022 City Council Agenda On Consent
22-0256
This item was withdrawn and will be scheduled later.
This City Resolution be Withdrawn with No New Date.
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.10 Subject: Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Authority Board Of Commissioners From: Council President Bas
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Members To The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority Board Of Commissioners As Follows - Re-Appointing Community Member Reverend Doctor Jacqueline A. Thompson For The Term Beginning October 8, 2021 And Ending October 7, 2023; And Appointing Community Member Chuck Baker For The Term Beginning October 8, 2021 And Ending October 7, 2023 22-0262
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89132 CMS
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On Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
3.11 Subject: Crain Settlement
From: Vice Mayor Kaplan, Council President Fortunato Bas, Councilmembers Fife And Thao
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Dr.
Sarai Crain Vs. The City Of Oakland
22-0263
A Title change was read into record to reflect a "Resolution", and was scheduled to the May 3rd City Council Agenda on Non Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 5/3/2022
3.12 Subject: Urging State To Fund Homekey
From: Vice Mayor Kaplan
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Urging The State Of California To Fund All Pending Homekey Applications
22-0264
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89135 CMS
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On Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.13 Subject: Student Loan Debt Cancellation
From: Vice Mayor Kaplan
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Calling Upon The Federal Government To Urgently Address The Student Loan Crisis, Enact A Plan To Cancel Student Loan Debt, And Begin The Transition To Education As A Public Good
22-0265
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89133 CMS
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On Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
3.14 Subject: Support Of AB 1614 (Muratsuchi)
From: Vice Mayor Kaplan
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of Assembly Bill 1614 (Muratsuchi) That Would Express The Intent Of The Legislature That The State Aspire To Increase The Base Grants For School District Funding To Amounts Equal To The National Average Per-Pupil Funding Level Which Would Increase The Amount Of Funding That Oakland Unified School District Would Receive Annually
22-0266
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89134 CMS
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On Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.15 Subject: Independent Investigation Of Inequities Within City Administration From: Vice Mayor Kaplan, Pro Tem Thao, & Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To Authorize An Independent Investigation Into Allegations Of Recurrent Pay Inequities And Mistreatment Of Women Of Color By The City Administration
[TITLE CHANGE]
22-0267
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On Non Consent.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 4/19/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.16 Subject: Informational Report On Economic Analyses Of Potential City Measures And Citizen Initiatives Proposing New Business License Tax Rates On The November 2, 2022 Ballot
From: Council President Bas And Councilmember Fife
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Finance Department On Economic Analyses Of The Following Potential City Measures And Citizen Initiatives For The November 2, 2022 Ballot:
1. “Invest In Our Oakland Small Business Tax Fairness Act” Initiative Titled “Proposed Ordinance Repealing And Replacing The Business Tax Ordinance, Imposing Progressive Increases In The Tax Rates For Businesses Based On The Amount Of Their Gross Receipts, And Eliminating The Five-Year Exemption From Taxes For Construction Or Major Renovation Of Property Leased For Commercial Or Industrial Use”,
2. “Progressive And Equitable Oakland Business Gross Receipts Tax” Initiative Titled “Proposed Ordinance Repealing And Replacing The Business Tax Ordinance, Allocating The Revenue Increases For Restricted Purposes And Creating An Oakland Business Tax Commission”,
3. Recommendations Of The Blue Ribbon Task Force Set Forth In The Report Titled ‘City Of Oakland Blue Ribbon Equitable Business Tax Task Force Analyses And Recommendation Report’, Dated Thursday, October 21, 2021’,
4. The City Tax Measure Considered By The City Council In 2020 As Proposed By Council President Bas And Designated For The 2022 November Ballot, And
5. The City Tax Measure Proposed This Year By Council President Bas And Councilmember Fife
22-0258
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View Report Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition
View Report Progressive & Equitable Business Gross Receipts Tax View Finance Supplemental Report 4/19/2022
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This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee to be heard 4/21/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.17 Subject: Resolution Renaming Madison Park To Wilma Chan Park From: Council President Bas, Pro Tem Thao And Vice Mayor Kaplan Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Renaming Madison Park To Wilma Chan Park, In Honor Of Her Legacy Of Dedication And Service To Chinatown, Asian American Pacific Islander, And Oakland Communities 22-0261
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89144 CMS
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President Pro Tem Thao and Vice Mayor Kaplan were added as coauthors.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee to be heard 4/21/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.18 Subject: 2022-2023 Go-Biz Grant For Cannabis Equity Program And Proposition 64 Grant
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To:
(1) Apply For And Accept Five Million Four Hundred And Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred And Forty Dollars And Eighty-Two Cents ($5,435,140.82) In State Of California, Governor’s Office Of Business And Economic Development (Go-Biz) Equity Act Grant Funds;
(2) Appropriate The Go-Biz Grant Funds By:
(A) Providing Grants And/Or No-Interest Loans In An Amount Not To Exceed Two-Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) Per Grant Or Loan For Cannabis Equity Applicants And Licensees, To Be Determined And Without Return To Council, For Businesses’ Start-Up And Ongoing Costs In A Cumulative Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Four Hundred And Twenty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred And Fifty-Three Dollars And Ten Cents ($2,428,953.10);
(B) Providing No-Interest Loans To Cannabis Equity Applicants And Licensees To Fund The Purchase Of Real Property For Use By Multiple Equity Applicants And Licensees, To Be Determined And Without Return To Council In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Two-Million Two Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000); (C) Funding Direct Technical Assistance To Cannabis Equity Applicants And Licensees Through Shared-Use Manufacturing Facilities And Workforce Development Programs In An Amount Not To Exceed Five-Hundred And Forty-Three Thousand, Two Hundred And Seventy-Two Dollars And Thirty-Six Cents ($543,272.36); And (D) Funding Administration Of The Cannabis Equity Program In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred And Twelve Thousand, Nine Hundred And Fifteen Dollars And Thirty-Six Cents ($212,915.36); And (3) Forgive The Loans For Purchase Of Real Property Referenced Above And Without Return To Council Based On Loan Recipient’s’ Compliance With Loan Program Terms; And
22-0259
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89163 CMS
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Special Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 4/26/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 2) A Resolution Amending Resolution 88735 C.M.S., Which Among Other Things Authorized The Acceptance And Appropriation Of Nine-Hundred And Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred And Ninety-Four Dollars ($997,694) In State Of California Proposition 64 Public Health And Safety Grant Program Cohort Two Funds (“Proposition 64 Grant”) To: Authorize The City Administrator To: Appropriate The Proposition 64 Grant Funds By:
(A) Entering Into An Agreement At An Amount Not To Exceed Three-Hundred And Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000) With Youth Uprising To Provide Preventative And Intervention Activities To Youth In Regards To Cannabis Consumption; And (B) Entering Into An Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed One Hundred And Sixty-Three Thousand Three-Hundred And Six Dollars ($163,306) With The Public Health Institute To Develop And Execute A Youth Public Awareness Campaign Regarding Cannabis Consumption; And
(C) Entering Into An Agreement With LMB Creative Group, LLC In An Amount Not To Exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) To Provide Data Collection And Local Evaluation Reporting; And
(D) Waiving The Request For Proposal/Qualification Requirements For The Above-Mentioned Agreements With Youth Uprising And Public Health Institute 22-0260
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89164 CMS
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Special Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 4/26/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 4 Review Of Draft Agendas And Review Of Pending Lists For Council And Committee Meetings
22-0219
April 5, 2022 Cancelled Council Agenda
April 7, 2022 Cancelled Rules Agenda
Finance And Management Pending List
Public Works Pending List
Community And Econmic Development Pending List
Life Enrichment Pending List
Education Partnership Pending List
Public Safety Committee Pending List
Rules And Legislation Pending List
April 11, 2022 Draft Finance & Management Committee Agenda April 12, 2022 Draft Public Safety Committee Agenda
April 14, 2022 Draft Rules Agenda
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A motion was made by Nikki Fortunato Bas, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Fortunato Bas, Fife, Kalb, and Thao4 -
NO VOTE: 0
CHANGES MADE TO THE PUBLIC WORKS PENDING LIST
Subject: Safe Oakland Streets Annual Update
From: Transportation Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report And Presentation From The City Administrator’s Office, The Oakland Department Of Transportation, The Oakland Police Department, And The Department Of Race And Equity Regarding Progress On The Safe Oakland Streets (SOS) Initiative In Year One And Priority Focus Areas For Year Two 22-0236
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This Informational Report be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the *Public Works Committee to be heard 5/24/2022
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL CHANGES MADE TO THE DRAFT APRIL 12, 2022 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Subject: DVP Additional Funding for Grants Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Form: Violence Prevention Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution Amending City Council Resolution No. 88654 C.M.S. And 88775 C.M.S.
To Increase The Amount Of A Grant Agreement With An Existing Violence Intervention Program Service Provider (Youth Alive) By Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) For The Provision Of Emergency Relocation Services For A Total Grant Amount For Fiscal Year 2021-22 Not To Exceed Nine Million Eight Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($9,845,000); And
22-0213
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89137 CMS
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A Title Change was read into record.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 4/12/2022
2) A Resolution: 1. Amending City Council Resolution No. 88776 C.M.S. To Increase The Amount Of Grant Agreements To Non-Profit Entities To Conduct Town Nights Violence Intervention Events Throughout The City Of Oakland For A Fifteen-Month Term Beginning July 1, 2021 And Ending September 30, 2022 For An Additional Amount Of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000) For A Total Amount Not To Exceed One Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,825,000); And 2. Awarding A New Grant Agreement To Family Bridges, Inc. To Conduct Town Nights Violence Intervention Events Program For A Six-Month Term Beginning April 1, 2022 And Ending September 30, 2022 In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000)
22-0214
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89138 CMS
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March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Subject: Professional Service Agreement To Urban Institute - Measure Z Evaluation Services
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Contract With Urban Institute And Subcontractor Urban Strategies Council To: 1. Evaluate Annually, All Department Of Violence Prevention Programs And Services From May 2022 Through March 2025, For A Total Amount Of One Million Four Hundred And Eight Thousand Two Hundred And Seventy-Six Dollars ($1,408,276); And 2. Evaluate Annually, The Oakland Police Department's Geographic Policing, Community Policing, And Special Victims Services' Programs From May 2022 Through March 2025, For A Total Amount Of Four Hundred Eleven Thousand Five Hundred And Twenty-Two Dollars ($411,522)
22-0235
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89139 CMS
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A Title Change was read into record.
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 4/12/2022
5 Determinations Of Closed Session
NO ACTION
This be Accepted.
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6 Subject: Progressive And Equitable Business Tax
From: Council President Bas, Councilmembers Fife, Kalb, And Pro Tem Thao Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Amending Resolution No. 88227 C.M.S., Which, Among Other Things, Submitted To The Voters At The November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election, An Ordinance Repealing And Replacing Chapter 5.04 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, To Modify Said Ordinance To Incorporate Recommendations From The Blue Ribbon Equitable Business Tax Task Force; And (2) Directing The City Clerk To Take All Actions Necessary To Prepare For And Conduct A November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election
22-0202
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89202 CMS
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A motion was made by Nikki Fortunato Bas, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Continued to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee, to be heard 4/28/2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Fortunato Bas, Fife, Kalb, and Thao4 -
NO VOTE: 0
Open Forum
11 speakers spoke during open forum
Adjournment
There being no further business, and upon the motion duly made, the Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee adjourned the meeting at 2:29 p.m.
March 31, 2022*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Americans With Disabilities Act
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