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City of Oakland
Meeting Minutes - FINAL
*Community & Economic Development
Committee
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Oakland, California 94612
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1:30 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd FloorTuesday, November 14, 2023 The Oakland City Council Community & Economic Development Committee convened at 1:40 P.M, with President Pro Tempore Kalb presiding as Chairperson.
Roll Call / Call To Order
Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, Kevin Jenkins, and Dan KalbPresent 4 - COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 24, 2023 23-0879
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A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Fife Gallo Jenkins, Kalb4 -
NO VOTE 0
2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 23-0885
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A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Fife Gallo Jenkins, Kalb4 -
NO VOTE 0
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3 Subject: Amendment To Rent Registry Ordinance
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Rent Registry Ordinance (Ordinance No. 13695 C.M.S.) To Modify The 2024 Registration Deadline From March 1, 2024 To July 1, 2024
23-0820
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On Consent
2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
This Ordinance be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/5/2023
Aye Fife Gallo Jenkins, Kalb4 -
NO VOTE 0
4 Subject: Amendment To Rent Ordinance And Rent Adjustment Program Regulations From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.22 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To (1) Amend The Rent Adjustment Program Ordinance To (A) Remove The Requirement That A Tenant Be Current On Rent In Order To File Or Respond To A Petition With The Rent Adjustment Program; (B) Increase Restitution Period For Decreased Housing Service Petitions; (C) Clarify Certificates Of Exemption Following Change In Law Or Circumstances; And (D) Make Other Clarifying Changes; And (2) Amend The Ellis Act Ordinance To Be Consistent With State Law 23-0821
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On Non-Consent
5 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/5/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained Jenkins1 -
Aye Fife Gallo, Kalb3 -
NO VOTE 0
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2) Adopt A Resolution Adopting Amendments To The Rent Adjustment Program Regulations To: (1) Remove The Requirement That A Tenant Be Current On Rent In Order To File Or Respond To A Petition With The Rent Adjustment Program; (2) Extend The Amortization Period For Mandatory Seismic Retrofits To 25 Years; (3) Reduce Appeal Argument Time To Six Minutes Per Party; (4) Remove The Appearance Requirement For Appellant At Appeal Hearings; (5) Allow Rent Board Alternates To Participate In Board Meetings In Non-Voting Capacity; (6) Add Good Cause Hearings For Failure To Appear At Hearings; (7) Change Meeting Time To 6:00 PM; (7) Codify Existing Procedural Practices In Regulations; And (8) Make Other Clarifying Changes 23-0822
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On Non-Consent
5 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/5/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained Jenkins1 -
Aye Fife Gallo, Kalb3 -
NO VOTE 0
5 Subject: Remove Cap On Cannabis Special Event Permits, Authorize Cannabis Equity Applicants To Convert Loans To Grants And Transfer Permits From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 86633 C.M.S. And Resolution No. 88030 C.M.S. To Authorize The City Administrator To Modify The Local Cannabis Equity Loan Assistance Program To Allow For The Conversion Of Loans Into Grants; And 23-0823
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On Consent
5 Speakers Spoke On This Item
This City Resolution be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/5/2023
Aye Fife Gallo Jenkins, Kalb4 -
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NO VOTE 0
Subject: Remove Cap On Cannabis Special Event Permits, Authorize Cannabis Equity Applicants To Convert Loans To Grants And Transfer Permits From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Municipal Code By: (1) Removing The Limit On The Number Of Special Event Permits Involving The Sale And/Or Consumption Of Cannabis; (2) Adding A Provision For The Transfer Of A Cannabis Permit Issued To An Equity Applicant To A General Applicant; (3) Making Administrative Changes On The Permitting Of Commercial Cannabis Activity; And (4) Making California Environmental Quality Act Findings
23-0824
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On Consent
5 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 12/5/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Fife Gallo Jenkins, Kalb4 -
NO VOTE 0
Open Forum
2 Speakers Spoke During Open Forum
Adjournment
There being no further business, the Oakland City Council Committee adjourned the meeting at 3:19 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.
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