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Meeting Minutes - FINAL
* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland
Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
3:30 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd FloorTuesday, February 18, 2025 The Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council convened at 3:36 p.m., with President Pro Tempore Gallo presiding as Chairperson.
The Roll Call Was Modified To Note Councilmember Houston present and seated at the dais at 3:40 p.m.
Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Participated By Teleconference At: 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 232, Oakland, CA 94612
1 Call To Order
2 ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, Rebecca Kaplan, Janani Ramachandran, and Zac Unger
Present 6 -
Ken Houston , and Kevin JenkinsAbsent 2 -
3 ACTIONS ON SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
("Ceremonial Items") Ceremonial Presentations, Including Proclamations, Individual Recognitions, etc.; and Reports Or Presentations From The Mayor, Other Public Officials, Or Special Guests
3.1 Subject: Black History And Futures Month
From: Councilmembers Fife, Brown, Houston, And Mayor Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Celebration Of Black History And Futures Month In February 2025 By Honoring Black Change-Makers In The City Of Oakland Working Towards A Transformative Future That Seeks To Dismantle Oppressive Systems And Advance True Liberation, Safety, And Opportunities In Our Community 25-0442
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90620 C.M.S.
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3 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger7 -
Absent: Jenkins1 -
NO VOTE: 0
4 MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA AND PROCEDURAL ITEMS (Requests To: Reschedule Items From Consent To Non-Consent To The Next Council Agenda, Speak On Consent Calendar, Register Votes, Change Order Of Items, Reconsiderations, Pull Items Held In Committee):
A Motion Was Made By Councilmembe Houston, Seconded by Councilmember Fife To Modify The Agenda By Moving Items S5.17 'Vacant Property Tax Administration & Management Agreement' and S5.18 ' Contract Amendment For Leimert Bridge' To The Non-Consent Calendar
5 CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
19 Speakers Spoke On The Consent Calendar
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Fife, seconded by Houston, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger7 -
Absent: Jenkins1 -
NO VOTE: 0
5.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Meeting Of February 4, 2025 25-0472
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5.2 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 Human Immunodeficiency Virus ("HIV")/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ("AIDS") Epidemic
25-0469
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90621 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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5.3 Subject: Declaration Of 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
25-0470
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90622 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.4 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Councilmember Kaplan
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of The City’s Homelessness Crisis
25-0471
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90623 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.5 Subject: East 12th Street Remainder Parcel 2 LDDA & Ground Lease From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Lease Disposition And Development Agreement Between The City Of Oakland (“City”) And Satellite Affordable Housing Associates Or Its Affiliate (“Developer”), For Development Of 94 Units Of Affordable Housing On A Portion Of The 12th Street Remainder (“Parcel 2”), Located At East 12th Street And 2nd Avenue, With A Term Of Three Years With A One-Year Extension; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A 99-Year Ground Lease Between The City And Developer With $1 Per Year Base Rent Plus Rent Based On The Appraised $3,760,000 Fair Market Value Of Parcel 2; (3) Making A Surplus Land Act Exemption Determination; And (4) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
25-0420
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13834 C.M.S.
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This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage.
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5.6 Subject: Family Bridges Lease And BIG Oakland Rent Forgiveness From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Lease Agreement With Family Bridges, Inc., A Nonprofit Corporation, For The Approximately 3,929 Square Foot Ground Floor Space Located At 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (Lionel J. Wilson Building), Suite 1B To Operate A Crisis Response And Community Mediation Program For An Initial Term Of Three Years With One Three-Year Option To Renew; (2) Waiving Oakland Municipal Code Section
2.42.230 To Reduce Rent Below $1.25 Per Square Foot And Setting Total Lease Payments To A Rate Of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) Per Month With 3% Annual Escalations For The Initial Term Due To Social Benefits To The Community Pursuant To Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.42.110; (3) Forgiving Outstanding Rent Balances In An Amount Not To Exceed One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000) For The Outgoing Tenant Big Oakland, LLC; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
25-0418
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13835 C.M.S.
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This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage.
5.7 Subject: Maia Correia Memorial Bikeway
From: Councilmember's Kaplan, And Brown
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To (1) Commemoratively Name The To Be Installed Bikeway Along Lakeshore Avenue Between El Embarcadero And East 18th Street As The “Maia Correia Memorial Bikeway” And (2) Authorize The Installation Of A Memorial Plaque Dedicated To Maia Correia Pursuant To The Guidance Established By Oakland City Council Resolution No. 77967 C.M.S
25-0467
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90624 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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5.8 Subject: National League Of Cities Appointments
From: President Pro Tempore Gallo
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Council President Pro Tempore Noel Gallo As Voting Delegate To Represent The City Of Oakland At The National League Of Cities Congressional City Conference March 10-12, 2025, In Washington D.C. And Appointing Councilmember Carroll Fife To Represent The City Of Oakland As An Alternate Voting Delegate, Including Approval Of Travel Expenses For Attending The 2025 Conference
25-0465
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90625 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.9 Subject: Youth Venture Joint Power Authority Board Appointment From: President Pro Tempore Gallo
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Appointing Holly Joshi, Robin Love, And Council Member Rowena Brown, And Reappointing Mayor Kevin Jenkins To The Board Of Trustees Of The Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority For The Four-Year Term Beginning March 2, 2025, And Ending March 1, 2029
25-0466
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90626 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.10 Subject: Appointment To The Commission On Aging
From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Appointment Of Brandon Hemphill As A Member Of The Commission On Aging
25-0486
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90627 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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5.11 Subject: Appointments To The Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming Mayor Kevin Jenkins’ Reappointments Of Maria Katticaran And Geoff Bomba As Members Of The Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
25-0487
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90628 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.12 Subject: Appointments To The Commission On Homelessness From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Reappointments Of Marcus Christmas, Marlene Hurd, And Mark Walker As Members Of The Commission On Homelessness
25-0488
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90629 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.13 Subject: Adrien J. Bennett And Adriana Bennett V. City Of Oakland And Does 1-20 From: Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Adrien J. Bennett And Adriana Bennett V. City Of Oakland And Does 1-20, Alameda County Superior Court Case No 22CV016975, City Attorney File No. 35357, In The Amount Of One Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) (Department Of Transportation - Dangerous Condition) 25-0489
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90630 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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5.14 Subject: Dena Delaviz V. City Of Oakland, Christopher Che King, And Does 1-10, Inclusive
From: Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Dena Delaviz V. City Of Oakland, Christopher Che King, And Does 1-10, Inclusive, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 24CV084224, City Attorney File No. 36917, In The Amount Of Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($475,000.00) (Oakland Fire Department - Employment Discrimination And Harassment)
25-0490
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90631 C.M.S.
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5.15 Subject: Mary Nicolas And Chanthoeun Kong V. City Of Oakland, Et Al From: Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Mary Nicolas And Chanthoeun Kong V. City Of Oakland, Et Al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV033069, City Attorney File No. 35662, In The Sum Of Fifty Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($50,000.00), Payable To Mariel Nicolas In The Amount Of Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($43,500.00), And To Chanthoeun Kong In The Amount Of Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($6,500.00) (Oakland Police Department- Vehicle Accident)
25-0491
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90632 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.16 Subject: Measure KK Status And Expenditures Report Fiscal Year 2023-24 From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Status Of Measure KK Projects And Expenditures For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 25-0285
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S5.19 Subject: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission Grant From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Enter Into A Grant Agreement With The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Grant Program In The Amount Up To Two Hundred Fifty Thousand For ($250,000), To Provide Technical Planning Assistance For City’s Fleet Electrification Assessments; And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings 25-0459
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90633 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.20 Subject: The EVenergi, LLC Grant
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Enter Into A California Energy Commission Responsive, Easy Charging Products With Dynamic Signals (“CEC REDWDS”) Grant Agreement With EVenergi, LLC In The Amount Of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand And One Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollar ($119,157), For The Installation Of Three EV Chargers, Software Development And Subscriptions Of Charging Management Solutions Software; And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings 25-0458
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90634 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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S5.21 Subject: Samuel Merritt University Land Donation To City Of Oakland From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept A Donation Of Real Property Valued At $1,250,000 Pursuant To A Lot Line Adjustment That Will Increase The Size Of The Premises Of The Ground Lease Between The City Of Oakland And Samuel Merritt University And Permit University Campus Access Over A Public Plaza To And From 12th Street In Downtown Oakland; And Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
25-0437
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S5.22 Subject: Transfer Of 21st Street Bridge And Tunnel Franchise To PG&E From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance To Consent To The Transfer Of The Franchise From BA2 300 Lakeside LLC To Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) To Construct, Maintain And Operate A Bridge And Tunnel At 21st Street, Pursuant To Ordinance No. 8005 C.M.S., As Amended By Ordinance Nos. 12733 C.M.S. And 13659 C.M.S.; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings 25-0440
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This Ordinance was Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage. to the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 3/4/2025
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S5.23 Subject: Library Grants From Friends Of The Oakland Public Library From: Oakland Public Library
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For And Accept Grants, Gifts And Donations From The Friends Of The Oakland Public Library, Including Donations Of Money, Goods, And In-Kind Services, In The Cumulative Amount Not To Exceed $5,000,000 Through June 30, 2030; And Appropriate Said Funds For Library Services
25-0453
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90636 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.24 Subject: Housing, Residential Rent And Relocation Board Appointment From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Appointment Of Ravahn Samati To The Housing, Residential Rent And Relocation Board As An Undesignated Member
25-0468
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90637 C.M.S.
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
ACTION ON THE NON-CONSENT CALENDAR PORTION OF THE AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 5:00 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE:
7 ACTION ON OTHER NON-CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
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S5.17 Subject: Vacant Property Tax Administration & Management Agreement From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter The Professional Services Agreement With SCI Consulting Group For The Administration And Management Of The Vacant Property Tax For A Five-Year Term With An Option To Extend For Two-Years Without Returning To Council For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Two Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand And Nine Hundred Dollars ($2,283,900) And Appropriate Seventy-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($76,725) From The Vacant Property Tax Fund Balance For The Funding Of The First Year Of The Proposed Contract
25-0461
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90638 C.M.S.
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2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
The Council Approved The Item As Amended with The Following Additional Amendments:
Of The Supplemental Legislation - 2/14/2025 :
In the 7th WhereAs Clause, Striking 2210 and replacing with Vacant Property Tax Fund 2270
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger7 -
Absent: Jenkins1 -
NO VOTE: 0
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S5.18 Subject: Construction Contract Amendment For Leimert Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving Advertising And Competitive Bidding And Increasing The Change Order Limit For The Contract With Disney Construction Inc., For The Seismic Retrofit Of Leimert Blvd. Bridge (Project No. 1000820) From Twenty-Five Percent (25%) To Sixty-Five Percent (65%) Of The Original Contract Amount For A Total Contract Amount Not-To-Exceed Nine Million One Hundred Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($9,190,691.00)
25-0438
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A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger7 -
Absent: Jenkins1 -
NO VOTE: 0
6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
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6.1 Subject: Consolidated And Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Receive An Informational Report On The Housing And Community Development Needs For The Five-Year Consolidated Plan For Fiscal Years 2025-2026 Through 2029-2030 And Annual Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2025-2026; And (2) Receive An Informational Report On The Department Of Housing And Community Development Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan
25-0215
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At 5:43 P.M. Councilmember Kaplan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fife, to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Houston, Kaplan, Ramachandran, Unger, and Gallo; 1Absent:
Jenkins
Upon the reading of Item 6.1 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened 3 individuals spoke on this item.
At 5:57 P.M. Councilmember Fife made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Unger, to close the Public Hearing and by the same motion receive and file the informational reports, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 6 Ayes:
Brown, Fife, Kaplan, Ramachandran, Unger, and Gallo; 2 Absent: Houston and Jenkins
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger6 -
Absent: Houston, and Jenkins2 -
NO VOTE: 0
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S8 Subject: 2025 California Department Of Housing And Community Development Homekey + Resolutions
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution Authorizing The City To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Funds As A Local Agency Joint Partner Under The California Department Of Housing And Community Development’s Homekey + Program For The Mark Twain Homes Affordable Housing Project At 3525- 3539 Lyon Avenue In An Amount Not To Exceed $35,000,000 And Making Related California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And [TITLE CHANGE]
25-0481
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90640 C.M.S.
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Councilmember Fife made a motion seconded by Councilmember Unger to approve the urgency finding on item S8.1 for the following reasons: That there is a need to take immediate action which came to the attention of the local body after the agenda was posted, and that the need to take immediate action is required to avoid a substantial adverse impact that would occur if the action were deferred to a subsequent special or regular meeting. The Motion passed by 6 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Kaplan, Ramachandran, Unger and Gallo; 2 Absent: Houston and Jenkins The Council Approved To Adopt As Amended The Supplemental Legislation - 2/14/2025, with the following amendments:
On Page 3, adding a new 2nd WhereAs Clause That Reads: WHEREAS, the City has determined pursuant to Planning Case File No. PLN20138 that the Project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15332 (infill development), 15183 (consistency with local zoning), and 15183.3 (streamlining for urban infill projects); now, therefore, be it
and by striking the previous 2nd and 3rd WhereAs Clauses that read:
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4 establishes a statutory exemption from CEQA for projects using Homekey grant funds and other public funds that (a) provide safe and sanitary units restricted to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness for at least 55 years, (b) include commitments requiring all contractors performing construction work to be paid prevailing wage and use a skilled and trained workforce in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq., and (c) do not increase the footprint of the building by more than 10 percent; and WHEREAS, each as a separate and independent basis, the Project satisfies the
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conditions of Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4 and is exempt from CEQA review thereunder, and is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities) and 15326 (acquisition of housing); now, therefore, be it
On Page 4, striking the 2nd Further Resolved Clause that read: FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby determines that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4 and CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15326, and the City Administrator is hereby directed to file a notice of exemption with the Office of the Alameda County Recorder and the State Office of Planning and Research; and be it A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger6 -
Absent: Houston, and Jenkins2 -
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2) A Resolution Authorizing The City To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Funds As A Local Agency Joint Partner Under The California Department Of Housing And Community Development’s Homekey + Program For The 2700 International Apartments Affordable Housing Project At 2700 International Boulevard In An Amount Not To Exceed $35,000,000 And Making Related California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And 25-0482
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The Council Approved To Adopt As Amended The Legislation with the Following Amendments:
On Page 3, adding a new 2nd WHEREAS Clause to read: WHEREAS, the City has determined pursuant to Planning Case File No. PLN20152/TPM 11139 that the Project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15332 (infill development) and 15183 (consistency with local zoning); now, therefore, be it On Page 3, striking the previous 2nd and 3rd WHEREAS Clauses That Read:
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4 establishes a statutory exemption from CEQA for projects using Homekey grant funds and other public funds that (a) provide safe and sanitary units restricted to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness for at least 55 years, (b) include commitments requiring all contractors performing construction work to be paid prevailing wage and use a skilled and trained workforce in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq., and (c) do not increase the footprint of the building by more than 10 percent; and WHEREAS, each as a separate and independent basis, the Project satisfies the conditions of Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4 and is exempt from CEQA review thereunder, and is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities) and 15326 (acquisition of housing); now, therefore, be it
On Page 4, striking the 2nd FURTHER RESOLVED Clause that read: FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby determines that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4 and CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15326, and the City Administrator is hereby directed to file a notice of exemption with the Office of the Alameda County Recorder and the State Office of Planning and Research; and be it A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger6 -
Absent: Houston, and Jenkins2 -
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NO VOTE: 0
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3) A Resolution Authorizing The City To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Funds As A Local Agency Joint Partner Under The California Department Of Housing And Community Development’s Homekey + Program For The 34th And San Pablo Affordable Housing Project At 3419- 3431 San Pablo Avenue In An Amount Not To Exceed $35,000,000, And Making Related California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And [TITLE CHANGE]
25-0483
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Councilmember Fife made a motion seconded by Councilmember Unger to approve the urgency finding on item S8.3 for the following reasons: That there is a need to take immediate action which came to the attention of the local body after the agenda was posted, and that the need to take immediate action is required to avoid a substantial adverse impact that would occur if the action were deferred to a subsequent special or regular meeting. The Motion passed by 6 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Kaplan, Ramachandran, Unger and Gallo; 2 Absent: Houston and Jenkins The Council Approved To Adopt As Amended The Supplemental Legislation - 2/14/2025 with the Following Amendments:
On Page 3, striking the 2nd and 3rd WHEREAS Clauses that read:
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4 establishes a statutory exemption from CEQA for projects using Homekey grant funds and other public funds that (a) provide safe and sanitary units restricted to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness for at least 55 years, (b) include commitments requiring all contractors performing construction work to be paid prevailing wage and use a skilled and trained workforce in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq., and (c) do not increase the footprint of the building by more than 10 percent; and WHEREAS, each as a separate and independent basis, the Project satisfies the conditions of Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4 and is exempt from CEQA review thereunder, and is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities) and 15326 (acquisition of housing); now, therefore, be it
Adding a new 2nd WHEREAS Clause that reads: WHEREAS, the City has determined pursuant to Planning Case File No. PLN22165 that the Project is exempt from CEQA review due to its compliance with State Senate Bill 35 (“SB 35”) requirements, including providing a significant portion of affordable units; therefore the Project is considered to have a "less than significant impact" on the environment and only requires a ministerial review process under SB 35 guidelines; now, therefore, be it
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On Page 4, striking the 2nd FURTHER RESOLVED Clause that read: FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby determines that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4 and CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15326, and the City Administrator is hereby directed to file a notice of exemption with the Office of the Alameda County Recorder and the State Office of Planning and Research; and be it A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger6 -
Absent: Houston, and Jenkins2 -
NO VOTE: 0
4) A Resolution Authorizing The City To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Funds As A Local Agency Joint Partner Under The California Department Of Housing And Community Development’s Homekey + Program For The Maya Hotel Affordable Housing Project At 4715 Telegraph Avenue In An Amount Not To Exceed $8,500,000, And Making Related California Environmental Quality Act Findings
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A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Kaplan, Ramachandran, and Unger6 -
Absent: Houston, and Jenkins2 -
NO VOTE: 0
OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENTS
3 Speakers Spoke During Open Forum
ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL SESSION
(Meeting Shall Conclude No Later Than 9:30 P.M., Unless Extended By Majority Vote Of The Council)
There being no further business, the Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Marie Senegal and the millions of Africans lost in the Middle Passage at 6:27 p.m.
February 18, 2025* Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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