APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER UNGER
RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE WEEK OF MAY 18-24, 2025, AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND
WHEREAS, the Oakland Public Works Department and Department of Transportation provide a wide array of operations and services that are an integral part of our community - the health, safety, and comfort of our great City depend on the efficiency and reliability of our shared infrastructures; and
WHEREAS, Oakland Public Works Department and Department of Transportation employees plan, design, build, maintain and protect the City of Oakland infrastructure assets; including streets, sidewalks for accessible mobility; sewer and storm drains for flood protection; traffic signals, signs, street lights for transportation safety; parks and tre es for enrich ed green environment; facilities and equipment in support of many additional City services to the public; zero waste recycling and solid waste disposal as integral to Oakland’s sustainability initiatives; long term capital project plans; both short and long term improvements to City infrastructures and facilities including fire stations, libraries, parks, teen and recreation centers, major investment around Lake Merritt; and
WHEREAS, Oakland Public Works Department and Department of Transportation are committed to continuous improvement and to being model 21st century agencies; and
WHEREAS, Oakland Public Works Department and Department of Transportation are committed to improving relationship, enhancing customer services to all citizens and neighborhoods, and developing stronger community linkage through the Oakland Call Center , website and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, from May 18-24, 2025, the American Public Works Association celebrates National Public Works week throughout the country, with this year’s national theme of “People, Purpose, Presence”; and
WHEREAS, in lieu of a formal event, the City will explore ways to highlight and recognize the
2 contributions of Public Works and Transportation employees, which may include visual displays or other forms of public appreciation throughout the city; and be it
WHEREAS, during the week of recognition and appreciation, the City of Oakland extends its gratitude to the employees of the Oakland Public Works Department and the Department of Transportation for their continued dedication and service to the community; and
RESOLVED: That the Oakland City Council does hereby proclaim the week of May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week in the City of Oakland and encourages all citizens to recognize and commend the Oakland Public Works Department and Department of Transportation for their dedication and service to the community of Oakland.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES – BROWN, FIFE, HOUSTON, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, AND
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GALLO
NOES –
ABSENT – COUNCIL PRESIDENT JENKINS (serving as Mayor pursuant to Chapter Section 303)
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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