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* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland
Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
3:30 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd FloorTuesday, July 1, 2025 The Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council convened at 3:32 p.m., with Council President Jenkins presiding as Chairperson.
The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Fife present at 3:34 p.m.
The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Houston present at 3:36 p.m. 1 Call To Order
2 ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
Rowena Brown, Noel Gallo, Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, Charlene Wang, and Kevin Jenkins
Present 6 -
Carroll Fife, and Ken HoustonExcused 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
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 Council President Jenkins, And Seconded By Councilmember Ramachandran To Withdraw Item S9 'Designation Of President Pro Tempore' From the Agenda. 5 CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
26 Speakers Spoke On The Consent Calendar
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Ramachandran, seconded by Brown, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
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5.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Meetings Of June 11, 2025 And June 17, 2025
25-0831
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This Report and Recommendation was Accepted.
5.2 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic From: Office Of The Council President
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
25-0832
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.3 Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The Council President
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
25-0833
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.4 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Office Of The Council President
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
25-0834
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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5.5 Subject: Honoring The Remarkable Bobby Seale
From: Councilmembers Unger, Fife, Houston And Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Honoring The Remarkable Robert George Seal, “Bobby Seale” For His Contribution As A Co-Founder Of The Black Panther Party, Activist, Engineer, Author, And For His Commitment To Social Justice For The People Of Oakland; (2) Declaring October 22nd As Bobby Seale Day In The City Of Oakland; And (3) Commemoratively Renaming The Intersection Of 57th Street And Martin Luther King Jr Way As ‘Bobby Seale Way’ And (4) Authorizing The Installation Of A Plaque Or Sign Honoring Bobby Seale, Pursuant To The Policy And Procedures Established By Oakland City Council Resolution No. 77967 C.M.S. 25-0642
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View Supplemental Memo - 6/24/2025
Attachments:
This City Resolution was Adopted.
5.6 Subject: License Of 615 High Street To TRYBE, Inc.
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Enter Into A License Agreement With The Non-Profit TRYBE, Inc. For The Storage Of Emergency Food And Supplies And For Compatible Community Services On City-Owned Property At 615 High Street For A License Fee Of $0 For A Term Of Two Years With Three One-Year Options To Extend; (2) Making Findings That The Below Market License Fee Is In The City’s Best Interest; And (3) Making California Environmental Quality Act Findings
25-0821
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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 7/15/2025
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5.7 Subject: 2025 Summer Food Service Program
From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To:
(1) Accepting And Appropriating A Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Grant From The California Department Of Education And The United States Department Of Agriculture In An Amount Not To Exceed $426,870;
(2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Enter Into Professional Services Agreements (PSAS) With Uptons, Inc. (DBA School Foodies) And Flo's Friendly School Lunches, Inc. For Food Services To Support The 2025 SFSP; (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Additional SFSP Funding From Any Source That Becomes Available And To Amend The Above PSAS To Increase Amounts Within The 2025 SFSP Term;
(4) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend And Execute The 2023 SFSP Contract With Flo’s Friendly Foods LLC To Increase The Contract Value For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $350,000 And To Change The Contracting Party To Flo’s Friendly School Lunches, Inc.; And
(5) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The 2024 SFSP Contract With Flo’s Friendly School Lunches, Inc. To Increase The Contract Value For A Total Contract Not To Exceed Amount Of $444,000
25-0836
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View Attachment A
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Attachments:
This City Resolution was Adopted.
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5.8 Subject: Senior Companion Program/Foster Grandparent Program (SCP/FGP) Renewal Grant Applications FY 24-25
From: Human Services Department:
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting, Appropriating, And Authorizing Agreements For Receipt Of Grant Funds From The Corporation For National And Community Services (CNCS-Americorps Seniors) For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 In Amounts Not To Exceed $343,037 For The Senior Companion Program And $41,323 For The Foster Grandparent Program; (2) Authorizing Contributions From The General Purpose Fund In The Estimated Amount Of $31,810 For Central Services Overhead Charges And In The Estimated Amount Of $68,869 (Added Grantee Share From SCP And FGP) To Meet The Required Minimum Of 10% Local Match Funds For FY 2024-25; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Additional Grant Funds From CNCS That Become Available For The Same Purposes Within FY 2024-25
25-0837
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Attachments:
This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.9 Subject: Critical Sewer Division Power Rodder Vehicle Acquisitions From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Waiving The Advertising, Competitive Bidding, And The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise (L/SLBE) Program Requirements, (2) Awarding A Purchase Contract To Owen Equipment Sales, A TSE International, Inc. Authorized Dealer, In The Amount Not To Exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000) Dollars For The Purchase Of Two (2) Sewer Power Rodder Vehicles; And (3) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Findings
25-0780
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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S5.10 Subject: Issuance Of An Unconditional Certificate Of Completion For Brooklyn Basin Phase Two Public Improvements
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting Public Infrastructure Improvements, Directing The Filing Of An Unconditional Certificate Of Completion (UCC) For The Brooklyn Basin Phase Two Improvements Per The Subdivision Improvement Agreement (“SIA”) For Deferred Construction Of Public Infrastructure Improvements, And Making California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Findings 25-0757
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View Exhibit A
Attachments:
This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.11 Subject: Parking Fines
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Amending Oakland Municipal Code
10.48.010 To Increase Fines For Parking Citations Consistent With Previous City Council Direction; (2) Adopting A Fine Of $40 For California Vehicle Code 22500(N) In Support Of Daylighting; (3) Amending Oakland Municipal Code 10.48.010 Consistent With Oakland Ordinance 12607; (4) Amending Oakland Municipal Code 10.48.010 To Resolve Inconsistencies Between Oakland Municipal Code 10.48.010, The Oakland Municipal Code And The California Vehicle Code And (5) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
25-0709
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View Supplemental Legislation - 6/16/2025
Attachments:
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 7/15/2025
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S5.12 Subject: The East Bay Recreation And Culture Club, Inc. Lease Agreement From: Councilmember Ramachandran
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Requesting The City Administrator To Negotiate Terms Of A Lease Agreement With The East Bay Recreation & Culture Club, Inc., A Nonprofit Organization, To Rehabilitate, Operate, And Maintain The Former Montclair Firehouse And Surrounding Grounds Located At 6226 Moraga Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers 48F-7361-12 And 48F-7361-11) For Use As A Community Arts Center For A Term Not To Exceed Fifteen (15) Years, And If Successful, Will Return To City Council With A Proposed Ordinance Containing Proposed Lease Terms And Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
25-0785
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View Supplemental Report - 6/17/2025
View Supplemental Attachment 1 - 6/17/2025
View Supplemental Report - 6/26/2025
Attachments:
This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.13 Subject: New César E. Chávez Library Lease
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing A Lease Agreement Between The Fruitvale Development Corporation As Landlord And The City Of Oakland As Tenant For A 15,119 Square Foot Premises Located At 3301 E. 12th Street, Suite 275 Known As Fruitvale Transit Village For Ongoing Use As The César E. Chávez Library For An Initial Term Of Five (5) Years Effective June 1, 2025, With Two Options To Renew For Five (5) Years Each, At An Initial Rate Of One Dollar And Twenty-Five Cents ($1.25) Per Square Foot Or Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars And Seventy-Five Cents ($18,898.75) Per Month With An Annual Increase Matched To The Consumer Price Index, Subject To A Minimum Of Three Percent (3%) And A Maximum Of Five Percent (5%) Per Year, Plus The City’s 11.14% Proportionate Share Of Monthly Common Area Expenses Estimated At Eighty-Four Cents ($0.84) Per Square Foot Or Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars And Ninety-Six Cents ($12,699.96) Per Month, To Be Reconciled Annually, With An Initial One-Time Payment Of Three Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars And Fifty Cents ($340,177.50) For Back Rent From December 2023 To May 2025; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings 25-0799
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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S5.14 Subject: OFCY 2023-2024 Year End Evaluation Report From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Oakland Fund For Children And Youth Final Evaluation Report For Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 25-0752
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.15 Subject: FY 2025 Professional Services - The Bridging Group (TBG) From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With The Bridging Group To Conduct The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Evaluation Of The Oakland Fund For Children And Youth And Other Services That Support Continuous Quality Improvement Beginning July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2026, In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000)
25-0784
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.16 Subject: OPD Asset Forfeiture Fund Appropriation
From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Asset Forfeiture Funds In The Amount Of One Million Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars ($1,223,533) On Behalf Of The Oakland Police Department For Purchases For Ceasefire 25-0820
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View Attachment B
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Attachments:
This City Resolution was Adopted.
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S5.17 Subject: Appointments To The Board Of Port Commissioners From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Reappointment Of Barbara Leslie And Appointments Of Alvina Wong And Derrick Muhammad As Members Of The Board Of Port Commissioners
25-0827
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
S5.18 Subject: Wood Street Decommission
From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving Bidding/Request For Proposals Requirements And Small/Local Small Business Enterprise Requirements And Authorizing The City Administrator To Contract With Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods, A Nonprofit Organization, In An Amount Not To Exceed $700,000 Through September 30, 2025, To Perform Site Preparation Work Necessary To Return 2201-2601 Wood Street To The Property Owner According To The City’s Lease With Gamechanger (San Francisco), LLC
25-0865
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Councilmember Unger made a motion seconded by Councilmember Ramachandran to approve the urgency finding on item S5.18 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 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
At 4:40 p.m a Motion Was Made By Councilmember Unger, Seconded By Councilmember Fife To Take a 15 Minute Recess. The Motion Passed With 8 Ayes.
At 5:00 p.m. A Motion Was Made By Councilmember Unger, Seconded By Councilmember Gallo To Reconvene The Meeting From Recess . The Motion Passed With 8 Ayes.
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ACTION ON THE NON-CONSENT CALENDAR PORTION OF THE AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 5:00 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE:
6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
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6.2 Subject: Five-Year Consolidated Plan And 2025/26 Annual Action Plan For HUD Formula Grants
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion, Adopt A Resolution
(1) Accepting And Appropriating A Total Award Of U.S. Department Of Housing & Urban Development Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $14,131,647 For Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investments Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), And Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Programs;
(2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Prepare And Submit To The U.S.
Department Of Housing And Urban Development The City Of Oakland Five-Year Consolidated Plan For Fiscal Years 2025-26 Through 2029- 30 And The Annual Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2025-26;
(3) Appropriating Any Available Revolving Loan Fund Program Income For Housing Rehabilitation Activities Or Other CDBG-Eligible Activities; (4) Accepting And Adopting The 2025-2029 County Of Alameda Regional Analysis Of Impediments To Fair Housing Choice Report; And
(5) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award Agreements For Activities As Set Forth In Exhibit A And The List Of Eligible Backup Activities To Be Funded With Funds That Become Available As A Result Of Projects Being Completed, Under Budget, Delayed Or Cancelled, Attached Hereto, Inclusive Of Prior-Year Funding Availability, Subject To Compliance With Any Applicable Competitive Bidding Requirements, Without Returning To Council
25-0699
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Councilmember Unger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gallo to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins Upon the reading of Item 6.2 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 5:29 p.m.
2 individuals spoke on this item.
At 5:41 p.m. Councilmember Gallo made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown to Approve The Resolution and by the same motion close the Public Hearing , and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins
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A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
6.3 Subject: Omnibus Planning Code Amendments With Focus On Streamlining Design Review
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance, As Recommended By The Planning Commission: (1) Making Omnibus Amendments To The Oakland Title 17 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (The Planning Code) To Effectuate The Objective Design Review Process And Streamline Services, Including But Not Limited To Amendments To Chapter 17.136, Design Review And Demolition Findings; (2) Amending The Planning Code To Incorporate Various Conforming Changes Including But Not Limited To Revisions To Downtown Sea Level Rise Combining Zone Changes Consistent With The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan; (3) Amending The City Of Oakland Master Fee Schedule (Adopted By Ordinance No. 13799 C.M.S., As Amended) To Add A Fee For Ministerial Design Review; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
25-0790
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View Supplemental Powerpoint - 6/17/2025
View Supplemental Legislation - 6/24/2025
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Councilmember Unger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ramachandran, to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins
Upon the reading of Item 6.3 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 5:42 p.m.
1 individual spoke on this item.
At 5:50 p.m. Councilmember Gallo made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Houston to Approve the Ordinance On Introduction, & Schedule For Final Passage On July 15, 2025, and by the same motion close the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 7/15/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins8 -
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NO VOTE: 0
6.4 Subject: 2025 Code Amendments: Accessory Dwelling Units/Fire Zone From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Amending The Oakland Planning Code (Title 17) Section 17.103.080, As Recommended By The City Planning Commission, To Update Regulations For Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) To Comply With State Law And Update The Definition Of The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones In The Oakland Planning Code (Title 17) Chapter 17.88 To Align With The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Adopted By City Council; And (2) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
25-0791
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View Supplemental Legislation - 6/26/2025
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Councilmember Unger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fife, to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 8 Ayes:
Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins Upon the reading of Item 6.4 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 5:51 p.m.
1 individual spoke on this item.
At 5:54 p.m. Councilmember Ramachandran made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown to close the Public Hearing, and by the same motion Approve The Ordinance On Introduction & Schedule for Final Passage On July 15, 2025, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused: Fife A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 7/15/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins7 - Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Fife Excused at 5:53 p.m.
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6.5 Subject: Amendments To Citywide Impact Fee Regulations From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Amending Title 15 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Update And Revise The Regulations For The Jobs/Housing Impact Fee (Chapter 15.68), Affordable Housing Impact Fee (Chapter 15.72), And Transportation And Capital Improvement Impact Fees (Chapter 15.74); (2) Amending The City Of Oakland Master Fee Schedule (Adopted By Ordinance No. 13799 C.M.S., As Amended) To Calculate Impact Fees For Residential Projects On A Square Footage Basis; And (3) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
25-0661
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View Supplemental Exhibit D - 6/24/2025
View Supplemental Memo Wang - 6/26/2025
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Councilmember Unger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused: Fife
Upon the reading of Item 6.5 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 5:57 p.m.
10 individuals spoke on this item.
At 6:41 p.m. Councilmember Jenkins made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Houston to close the Public Hearing, and by the same motion Approve The Ordinance As Amened On Introduction & Schedule For Final Passage On July 15, 2025, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused: Fife
The Council Approved To Adopt The Following: Supplemental Legislation - 6/24/2025, With The Proposed Amendments in Supplemental Memo Wang - 6/26/2025, between Section 2, and Section3 of draft legislation A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Approved As Amended On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 7/15/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins7 -
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Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
COUNCIL PRESIDENT JENKINS RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AT 5:58 P.M. AND COUNCILMEMBER RAMACHANDRAN PRESIDED AS CHAIRPERSON.
COUNCILMEMBER RAMACHANDRAN RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AT 6:42 P.M. AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT JENKINS PRESIDED AS CHAIRPERSON.
6.1 Subject: Laurel Business Improvement District Public Hearing From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion, Adopt A Resolution Making A Determination Regarding Any Protests Received For The Laurel Business Improvement District 2025 (Laurel BID 2025), Approving The Laurel BID 2025 Management District Plan, Approving The Assessments For The Laurel BID 2025, Directing Recording Of The Proposed Assessment District Boundary Description, Establishing The Laurel Business Improvement District 2025, And Appointing The Advisory Board For The Laurel BID 2025
25-0835
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Councilmember Fife made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gallo, to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 8 Ayes:
Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins Upon the reading of Item 6.1 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 5:01 p.m.
11 individuals spoke on this item.
BALLOT TABULATIONS RESULTS:
73% Were in Favor
27% Were Opposed
At 6:44 p.m. Councilmember Ramachandran made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gallo to close the Public Hearing and by the same motion Adopt The Reesolution, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes:
Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused:
Fife
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins7 - Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
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6.6 Subject: Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes Assessment Of Liens From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming The Report And Notice Of Liens For Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes With Penalties, Interest, And Administrative And Assessment Charges, And (2) Overruling Any Protests And Objections Related To The Liens Included In Said Report And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens, And (3) Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection
25-0794
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Councilmember Gallo made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Unger, to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused: Fife
Upon the reading of Item 6.6 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 6:44 p.m.
1 individual spoke on this item.
At 6:51 p.m. Councilmember Ramachandran made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown to close the Public Hearing , and by the same motion adopt the Resolution, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes:
Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused:
Fife
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins7 - Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
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6.7 Subject: Delinquent Business Taxes Assessment Of Liens From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming The Report And Notice Of Liens For Delinquent Business Taxes With Penalties, Interest And Administrative And Assessment Charges, And (2) Overruling Any Protests And Objections Related To The Liens Included In Said Report And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens, And (3) Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection 25-0795
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Councilmember Ramachandran made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes: Brown,Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused: Fife
Upon the reading of Item 6.7 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 6:52 p.m.
2 individuals spoke on this item.
At 7:08 p.m Councilmember Ramachandran made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Houston to close the Public Hearing , and by the same motion Adopt the Resolution, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes:
Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused:
Fife
This City Resolution be Adopted.
Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins7 - Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
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6.8 Subject: Delinquent Trash Service Fees 2024- 2025
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming Reports Of The Special Assessments For Delinquent Trash Service Fees, With Administrative Charges, For The Monthly Periods Of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December 2024, And January, February, March 2025, And The Quarterly Periods Of July -September 2024, October-December 2024, January-March 2025, April-June 2025; (2) Overruling Any Protests And Objections Related To The Special Assessments Included In Said Report And Imposing The Special Assessments; And (3) Directing The Notice Of Special Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection
25-0823
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Councilmember Unger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ramachandran, to open the Public Hearing, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused: Fife
Upon the reading of Item 6.8 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 7:12 p.m.
3 individuals spoke on this item.
At 7:27 p.m. Councilmember Gallo made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Unger to close the Public Hearing, and by the same motion adopt the Resolution, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 7 Ayes: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 Excused: Fife A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins7 - Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
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S8 Subject: Rent Adjustment Ordinance Amendment
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Rent Adjustment Ordinance To Allow Owners To Petition For Rent Increases Based On Increased Costs Of Waste Service Rates
25-0792
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34 Speakers Spoke On This Item
This Ordinance be No Action Taken.
S9 Subject: Designation Of President Pro Tempore
From: Council President Jenkins
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Electing Councilmember ___________ As President Pro Tempore Of The City Council Of The City Of Oakland For The Term Ending January 4, 2027, Pursuant To Oakland City Charter Section 208 25-0873
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1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
This City Resolution be Withdrawn with No New Date.
Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins7 - Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENTS
1 Speaker 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 Daryl Carey at 8:29 p.m.
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