At the February 1, 2016  Council meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, the Council will hold a second reading of the ballot proposal for renewal of the parcel tax with a 30% increase on the June Primary Election. The ballot argument process and procedural matters for the ballot proposal will be considered at the meeting.

Last on the agenda is an update on the implementation of the Grand Avenue pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements that the City Council adopted in 2014 as part of the Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plan. Piedmont’s implementation will occur in two phases, not yet scheduled. Oakland will soon replace four travel lanes on Grand Avenue with two travel lanes plus bike lanes and a two-way center turn lane.

Agenda staff reports:

• 02/01/16 – Second Reading of Ord. 721 N.S. – Regarding Renewal of the Municipal Services Special Tax Effective July 1, 2017 and Placing the Measure Before the Voters
• 02/01/16 – Consideration of a Resolution Approving Procedural Details for the Special Municipal Election of June 7, 2016
• 02/01/16 – Consideration of Options Regarding a Direct Argument and a Rebuttal Argument Regarding the Municipal Services Special Tax Measure on the June 7, 2016 Ballot
• 02/01/16 – Receipt of a Report from the Public Works Director Regarding the Status of the Grand Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Project

The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live via cable channel 27 and on the City website.

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