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City of Oakland
Meeting Minutes - FINAL
*Rules & Legislation Committee
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza,
Oakland, California, 94612
City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandca.gov
10:30 AM City Council Chamber, 3rd FloorThursday, October 16, 2025 The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Convened At 10:55 A.M.
With Council President Jenkins Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
1 Roll Call / Call To Order
Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Janani Ramachandran, and Kevin JenkinsPresent 4 - 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 2, 2025 26-0122
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0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Ramachandran, and Jenkins4 -
NO VOTE: 0
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6 Subject: Selection Panel Nominations For Police Commissioner Appointments From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Two Commissioners, Ricardo Garcia-Acosta And Omar Farmer, To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission
26-0069
Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator
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The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The October 21, 2025 City Council Agenda On Non Consent 15 speakers spoke on this item
A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, 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 10/21/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Ramachandran, and Jenkins3 -
No: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER HOUSTON, A QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL WAS NOTED, AND A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FIFE AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BROWN TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE RULES
AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE, AND TO CONVENE AS A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL AT 11:30 A.M. THE MOTION PASSED WITH 4 AYES
3 New Scheduling Items
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Ramachandran, and Jenkins4 -
NO VOTE: 0
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.1 Subject: Agreement Between The City Of Oakland, The County Of Alameda, And The Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Authority
From: Council President Jenkins
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A First Amendment To The Amended And Restated Management Agreement Between The City Of Oakland, The County Of Alameda, And The OaklandAlameda County Coliseum Authority (Authority) To Allow The Authority To Manage The Coliseum Complex (Complex) While The City And County Both Own The Complex 26-0167
Sponsors: Jenkins
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90925 C.M.S
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An Urgency Finding Was Stated On The Record 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
Pursuant to Rule 24, a statement was made on record as to the item bypassing committee.
On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.2 Subject: License Agreement Between The Oakland-Alameda County Joint Powers Authority And Oakland Pro Soccer LLC
From: Council President Jenkins
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Approve A License Agreement Between The Oakland Alameda County Joint Powers Authority And Oakland Pro Soccer LLC, Subject To Approval By The County Of Alameda, And Certain Other Contingencies, For A Term Ending The Earlier Of December 21, 2026 Or The Date When Either The City Or County Convey Its Ownership Interest In The Coliseum Complex, And For Flat Event Expense Fees Between $138,000 To $300,000 Per Game Day Event And A Base License Fee Of $1,500 Per Month For A Storage Area 26-0151
Sponsors: Jenkins
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90926 C.M.S
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An Urgency Finding Was Stated On The Record 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
Pursuant to Rule 24, a statement was made on record as to the item bypassing committee.
On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.3 Subject: Professional Services Agreement With Macias Gini And O’Connell LLC From: Office Of The City Auditor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Process And The Local/Small Business Enterprise Program Requirements And Authorizing The City Auditor To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP through December 31, 2026, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $400,000
26-0187
Sponsors: Office Of The City Auditor
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
3.4 Subject: Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report As Of June 30, 2025 From: Office Of The City Auditor
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report As Of June 30, 2025; On The December 16, 2025 City Council Agenda On Non Consent
26-0173
Sponsors: Office Of The City Auditor
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This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
3.5 Subject: Illegal Dumping
From Councilmember Wang
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From Andy Wang On Illegal Dumping, And Commending Him For Working To Keep Oakland Clean 26-0178
Sponsors: Wang
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This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.6 Subject: A Feasibility Study For A Potential San Antonio Bart Station From Councilmember Wang
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Expressing The City Of Oakland’s Support For A San Antonio Bart Station And Calling On The Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) To Conduct A Feasibility Study
26-0179
Sponsors: Wang
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90946 C.M.S.
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
3.7 Subject: 42nd And High Street I-880 Access Improvements Resolution Of Local Support
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Submit An Application With The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) For Regional Discretionary Funding In The Amount Of Two Million Two Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars ($2,256,000);
(2) Accepting And Appropriating Two Million Two Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars ($2,256,000) From MTC For The 42nd And High Street I-880 Access Improvements Project;
(3) Commit Matching Funds In An Amount Up To Twelve Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($12,300,000);
(4) Stating Assurances To Complete The 42nd And High Street I-880 Access Improvements Project; And
(5) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings 26-0170
Sponsors: Transportation Department
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90943 C.M.S.
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.8 Subject: 27th Street Complete Streets Construction Contract Award From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract To Redgwick Construction For The 27th Street Complete Streets Project, Project No. 1003978, The Lowest, Responsible, And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And With Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Ten Million, Four Hundred Eighteen Thousand, Five Hundred SeventyThree Dollars And Fifty Cents ($10,418,573.50); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
26-0168
Sponsors: Transportation Department
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View Memo And Attachment A
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Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
3.9 Subject: Establish The Right Of Way Repair Fund
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming Establishment Of The Right Of Way Repair Fund (Fund 2425), Authorizing The Ongoing Appropriation Of Fund Revenues Generated Through The City Of Oakland’s Notice To Repair Program For Private Sidewalk Repair Projects, And Transferring All Fund 2415 Balance In Project 1001011 To Fund 2425 Project 1001011 For Private Sidewalk Repair Projects 26-0165
Sponsors: Transportation Department
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90944 C.M.S.
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.10 Subject: Lease Of Airport Warehouse For Urban Search And Rescue Program From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Lease Agreement Between The City, As Tenant, And The Port Of Oakland (Port) , As Landlord, For A 52,000 SF Warehouse Located At 7200 Earhart Road, North Field Building L-815 For Use As An Emergency Response Facility By The Oakland Fire Department’s Urban Search And Rescue (US&R) Team For An Initial Term Of Six And One Half (6.5) Years At An Initial Rate Of Twenty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred And Forty Dollars ($29,640) Per Month Or Annual Rent Of Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars ($355,680) With A Two Percent (2%) Annual Increase; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
26-0182
Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department
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90932 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Pursuant to Rule 24, a statement was made on record as to the item bypassing committee.
On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.11 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 Amending And Restating Resolution No. 90640 C.M.S. Authorizing The City Of Oakland 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
26-0183
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90947 C.M.S.
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
2) A Resolution Amending And Restating Resolution No. 90642 C.M.S. Authorizing The City Of Oakland 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 26-0184
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90948 C.M.S.
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3) A Resolution Amending And Restating Resolution No. 90643 C.M.S. Authorizing The City Of Oakland 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 Affordable Housing Project At 4715 Telegraph Avenue In An Amount Not To Exceed $8,500,000, And Making Related California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And
26-0185
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90949 C.M.S.
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
4) A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Oakland 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 3135 San Pablo Affordable Housing Project At 3135 San Pablo Avenue And 967 32nd Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $13,000,000, And Making Related California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0186
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90950 C.M.S.
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.12 Subject: Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act
From: Councilmembers Unger And Fife
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of California Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1243 (Addis) And Senate Bill (“SB”) 684 (Menjivar), Together Referred To As The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Of 2025
26-0172
Sponsors: Fife and Unger
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View Fact Sheet - AB 1243
View Fact Sheet - SB 684
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90933 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Pursuant to Rule 24, a statement was made on record as to the item bypassing committee.
Title Change Was Read Into Record And Accepted
On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.13 Subject: EBALDC Property Sale/Loan Forgiveness
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Forgive $3,000,000 In Outstanding Principal And $661,042 In Accrued Interest Owed By East Bay Highland Palms II, LP For The Highland Palms Property, And $5,000,000 In Outstanding Principal And $1,094,490 In Accrued Interest Owed By East Bay Capital Fund II, LP For The Eastlake Property, To Preserve Long-Term Affordability Until 2073 And Facilitate The Property Sale To A New Owner
26-0161
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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View Supplemental Legislation - 10/24/2025
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.14 Subject: Transient Occupancy Tax Sharing Agreement With The Oakland Roots And Soul Soccer Club
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion, Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Transient Occupancy Tax Sharing Agreement With Oakland Pro Soccer LLC, DBA Oakland Roots & Soul, In An Amount Not-To-Exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) To Support The Attraction Of A World Cup Team To The Oakland Roots & Soul Soccer Club Training Facility During The 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament
26-0166
Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department, Gallo and Ramachandran View Report
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View Supplemental Legislation - 10/30/2025
Attachments:
And On The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda As A Public Hearing This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
3.15 Subject: Disparities In Contracting Study Update
From: Councilmember Fife
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Status Of The Disparities In Contracting Study Conducted By Mason Tillman Associates (MTA) Pursuant To Resolution 89058 C.M.S, Including MTA’S Findings To Date Regarding Disparities In The City’s Professional Services, Procurement, And Construction Contracting Activities And A Timeline On When The Final Report Would Be Presented To The City Council
26-0171
Sponsors: Fife
NO WRITTEN MATERIALS SUBMITTEDAttachments:
This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.16 Subject: FY2025-27 Budget Amendment Cultural Affairs Manager From: Councilmember Fife And Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90827 C.M.S, Which Adopted The City Of Oakland Biennial Budget For Fiscal Years 2025-27, To Reallocate Funding From The General Purpose Fund, Non-Departmental To Add One (1.0) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Cultural Affairs Manager Position In The Economic & Workforce Development Department As Set Forth In Exhibit 1 26-0175
Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department and Fife View Report
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View Exhibit 1
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
3.17 Subject: Senior Companion Program/Foster Grandparent Program (SCP/FGP) Renewal Grant Applications FY 25-26
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) 2025-26 In Amounts Not To Exceed $340,537 For The Senior Companion Program (SCP) And $38,823 For The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP); And
(2) Authorizing Contributions From The General-Purpose Fund In The Estimated Amount Of $37,110 For SCP And $24,973 For FGP For Central Services Overhead Charges And In The Estimated Amount Of $62,083 (Added Grantee Share From SCP And FGP) To Meet The Required Minimum Of 10% Local Match Funds For FY 2025-26; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Additional Grant Funds From CNCS Americorps Seniors That Become Available For The Same Purposes Within FY 2025-26
26-0143
Sponsors: Human Services Department
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Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.18 Subject: Extending “No Parking” Restriction At The Lakeshore Cul-De-Sac From: Councilmember Wang
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88461 C.M.S. To Extend The “No Parking” Restriction At The Lakeshore Avenue Cul-De-Sac Near Lake Merritt
26-0174
Sponsors: Wang
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View Supplemental Legislation - 10/30/2025
View Supplemental Exhibit A - 10/30/2025
90945 C.M.S.
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
3.19 Subject: Performance Audit Of Oakland’s Police Emergency Response Times From: Office Of The City Auditor
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Performance Audit Of Oakland’s Police Emergency Response Times 26-0176
Sponsors: Office Of The City Auditor
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This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
3.20 Subject: Amendments To The City’s Conflict Of Interest Code From: Office Of The City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending And Reenacting The City Of Oakland’s Conflict Of Interest Code (Ordinance No. 11562 C.M.S. Adopted March 23, 1993, As Last Amended By Ordinance No. 13778 C.M.S. Adopted January 16, 2024, Codified As Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 3.16) To Update The Designation Of Positions Covered By The Code
26-0169
Sponsors: Office Of The City Clerk
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View Legislation And Appendix A
View Supplemental Legislation And Appendix A - 10/24/2025 Attachments:
This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee to be heard 10/30/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.21 Subject: Informational Report Regarding Caltrans’ Vision 980 And I-580 Truck Access Studies
From Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Receive An Information Report On Caltrans’ Vision 980 And Interstate 580 Truck Access Studies In The City Of Oakland
26-0180
Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator
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Under Special Order Of The Day
Pursuant to Rule 24, a statement was made on record as to the item bypassing committee.
This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.22 Subject: OPD 2025 DNA Backlog Reduction Program
From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Four Thousand And Ten Dollars ($304,010) From The U.S. Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs, Bureau Of Justice Assistance, For Implementation Of The FY (Fiscal Year) 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement For Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program For The Oakland Police Department (OPD); And (2) Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements For The Purchases Of DNA Typing Supplies From (A) Qiagen For Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000), (B) Promega Corporation For One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($118,456), (C) NicheVision Forensics, LLC For Forty Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($40,250), (D) Life Technologies Corporation For Thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($33,554), (E) Hamilton Company For Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($23,550), And (F) Aurora Biomed Inc. For Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($13,200)
26-0181
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90934 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Pursuant to Rule 24, a statement was made on record as to the item bypassing committee.
On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.23 Subject: Immix Technology (Telestaff) Professional Services Contract From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (1) Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Immix Technology, Inc. (Telestaff), For A Total Amount Not To Exceed Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($67,000), November 20, 2025, To November 19, 2026, To Provide Software Services; And (2) Approve A Future Spending Authority Of Two Hundred And Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000), From November 20, 2026, To November 19, 2029, For The Oakland Police Department's Telestaff Software Application To Schedule And Monitor Staff Primarily Assigned To Patrol; And (3) Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) And The Local/Small/Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements
26-0177
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90935 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Pursuant to Rule 24, a statement was made on record as to the item bypassing committee.
On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.24 Subject: Rockridge BID Annual Report And Intention To Levy Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Assessment
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Approving The Annual Report Of The Rockridge Business Improvement District Advisory Board; (2) Declaring The Intention To Levy And Collect An Annual Assessment For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 For The Rockridge Business Improvement District, Including A Three (3) Percent Increase In The Annual Assessment; And (3) Scheduling A Public Hearing For December 2, 2025 26-0120
Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department
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View Legislation And Exhibit A
90930 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Title Change Was Accepted
On Consent And On The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda As A Public Hearing
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.25 Subject: HCD Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Housing And Community Development Department’s Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan 26-0144
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
3.26 Subject: Cannabis Equity Program
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The City Of Oakland’s Cannabis Equity Program
26-0162
Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department
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View Attachment A
Attachments:
This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.27 Subject: MOU Between City Of Oakland And City Of San Leandro From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding With The City Of San Leandro Establishing That The City Of San Leandro Will Process Planning And Building Entitlements For Improvements To An Existing Structure And Parking Lot At 1 East 14th Street/10701 International Boulevard, A Property Located Within Both Jurisdictions, And Act As Lead Agency For The Purposes Of Review Under The California Environmental Quality Act 25-0910
Sponsors: Planning & Building Department
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View Exhibit A
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 12/9/2025
3.28 Subject: City of Oakland’s Annual Contributions To The Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority (YVJPA)
From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into An Agreement With The Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority (YVJPA), Through Its Fiscal Sponsor Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, In The Amount Of $150,000 Per Year For Fiscal Years 2025-26 And 2026-27, For The City Of Oakland’s Annual Contributions To The YVJPA
26-0164
Sponsors: Human Services Department
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Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.29 Subject: Corridor Safety Ambassador Grants
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Awarding Grants For The 2025-2027 Corridor Safety Ambassador Program To Non-Profit Organizations Black Cultural Zone, Downtown Oakland Association, Laurel District Association Jack London Improvement District, Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council, Spanish Speaking Unity Council Of Alameda County, Inc, And Trybe Inc. For The Fiscal Years 2025-2027 In An Amount Set Forth In Table One For A Total Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) To Immediately Enhance Safety Ambassador And Personnel And Safety Programs Throughout The Program Year In High Priority Neighborhood Business Corridors Including The Chinatown, Dimond, Downtown, Elmhurst, Laurel, Little Saigon, Havenscourt, Hegenberger, And Fruitvale Business Corridors And To Establish A Community Of Practice Linking City Services And Training For Safety Ambassadors And Personnel; And (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Enter Into Grant Agreements With Grantees For Fiscal Years 2025-2027 With Authority To Extend The Terms Without Increasing The Amount Of The Grant Awards 26-0188
Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department
View Report And Exhibit A
View Legislation
90936 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Pursuant To Rule 24, A Statement Was Made On Record As To The Item Bypassing Committee
A Title Change Was Read Into Record And Accepted
On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.30 Subject: OPD Community Safety Camera System, And FLOCK Safety Contract From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Approving The Oakland Police Department Surveillance Use Policy “DGO I-32.1 - Community Safety Camera System” And The Acquisition Of Security Cameras And Related Technology; (2) Awarding A Two Year Agreement To Flock Safety For Acquisition Of Automated License Plate Reader And Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras, Operating System Technology, And Related Services At A Cost Not To Exceed Two-Million Two-Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($2,252,500); And (3) Waiving The Competitive Multiple-Step Solicitation Process Required For The Acquisition Of Information Technology Systems And Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements 26-0189
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 10/28/2025
Recommendations From The October 14, 2025 Special Public Safety Committee
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.31 Subject: California Firesafe Council Grant
From: Oakland Fire Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (A) Enter Into An Agreement With The California Firesafe Council To Accept Grant Funds In The Amount Of One Hundred And Seven Thousand Two Hundred And Seventy Five Dollars ($107,275); (B) Appropriate And Administer Said Funds; And (C) Expend Grant Funds In Accordance With The City’s Purchasing Requirements For The Purpose Of Fuel Mitigation And Goat Grazing Services In 2025
26-0113
Sponsors: Oakland Fire Department
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90917 C.M.S
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On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
Recommendations From The October 14, 2025 Public Works And Transportation Committee
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.32 Subject: The W.W.Williams Company LLC, Contract For Allison Transmission Parts And Repair Services
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Contract To The W.W. Williams Company LLC, The Sole Responsive And Responsible Offer Obtained By Open Market Per OMC 2.04.050(J) To Formal Calls For Bids On Specification No. 25-928.00 To Provide Allison Transmission Parts And Repair Services In The Amount Not To Exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) Per Year For A Five Year Term, November 15, 2025, To November 15, 2030, For A Total Not To Exceed Contract Amount Of Three Million Seven Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000) Over A Five Year Term; And (2) Waiving The Local Business/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Utilization Requirement; (3) And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0050
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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90918 C.M.S
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On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
Recommendations From The October 14, 2025 Community And Economic Development Committee
3.33 Subject: RAP Annual Report FY 2024-25
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Receive And File The Annual Report Of The Rent Adjustment Program For Fiscal Year 2024-25
26-0063
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.34 Subject: Contract Amendment For Tenant Representation At RAP Proceedings From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Extend The Professional Services Agreement With Centro Legal De La Raza For Provision Of Representation Services To Low- And Moderate-Income Tenants At Rent Adjustment Program Petition Proceedings For A One-Year Term From October 1, 2025 Through September 30, 2026, In The Amount Of $250,000, Renewable At The City Administrator’s Option For Up To Three Additional Years For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $1,000,000; And (2) Waiving The Competitive RFP/Q And Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements
26-0058
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90919 C.M.S
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.35 Subject: Contract Amendment For Small Property Owner Representation At RAP Proceedings
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing: (1) The City Administrator To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With The East Bay Rental Housing Association For The Provision Of Representation Services At Rent Adjustment Program Petition Proceedings And Housing, Residential Rent And Relocation Board Appeal Proceedings And Provision Of Technical Assistance To Small Property Owners To Comply With The City’s Rent Adjustment And Eviction Laws For A One Year Term, From October 1, 2025 Through September 30, 2026, In The Amount Of $150,000, Renewable At The City Administrator’s Option For Up To Three Additional Years For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $600,000; And (2) Waiving The Competitive RFP/Q Program Requirements
26-0074
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90920 C.M.S
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.36 Subject: Centro Legal De La Raza Oakland Housing Secure Grant Agreement From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Extend The Term Of The Grant Agreement With Centro Legal De La Raza, Inc. For Eviction Prevention Services By Two Years To June 30, 2027;
(2) Accepting And Appropriating Any Additional County, State, Federal And/Or Private Funding That Becomes Available For Eviction Prevention Services During The Extended Term Of The Grant Agreement;
(3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Grant Agreement To Increase The Grant By The Amount Of Such Additional Funds Or By Any Additional City Funds That City Council Appropriates Specifically For This Purpose; And (4) Directing The City Administrator To Present An Annual Informational Report On Eviction Prevention Services No Later Than March 31 Of Each Calendar Year, Beginning In 2026
26-0136
Sponsors: Brown
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90921 C.M.S
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
Recommendations From The October 14, 2025 Life Enrichment Committee
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.37 Subject: Early Childhood And Family Services Division Amended Agreement With Childcare Careers, LLC FY 22-27
From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirement And Waiving The Competitive Bidding Process And Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Second Amendment To A Professional Services Agreement With Childcare Careers, LLC To Increase The Amount Of The Previous Contract By An Additional $500,000 For A Total Amount Not To Exceed $1,250,000 For As-Needed Substitute Teacher Staffing Services For The Contract Period Fiscal Year 2022-2027
26-0126
Sponsors: Human Services Department
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90922 C.M.S
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.38 Subject: Head Start Grant Continuation Application FY 25-26 From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Head Start Basic Training And Technical Assistance, Early Head Start Basic And Training And Technical Assistance Grants For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 From The Us Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Children And Families, Office Of Head Start (DHHS/ACF), In An Estimated Amount Of Thirteen Million Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Fifty-Seven Dollars ($13,797,057), And Committing The Necessary Local Match; And
(2) Authorizing An Estimated Offset Of Three Million Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred Eight-One Dollars ($3,414,981) For FY 2025-2026 Central Services Overhead Charges; And
(3) Awarding Grant Agreements To Fund Comprehensive Early Care, Education And Family Services To Community Service Providers Identified In Table 3 For FY 2025-2026 For A Total Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand One Hundred Twenty Dollars ($2,760,120); And
(4) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Additional Federal Head Start/Early Head Start Funds If They Become Available Within FY 2025-2026 And Amend The Grant Agreements Within The Limits Of The Federal Award 26-0131
Sponsors: Human Services Department
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90923 C.M.S
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 10/21/2025
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.39 Subject: Professional Services Agreement With Macias Gini And O’Connell LLC From: Office Of The City Auditor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Process And The Local/Small Business Enterprise Program Requirements And Authorizing The City Auditor To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP through December 31, 2026, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $400,000
26-0187
Sponsors: Office Of The City Auditor
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Dublicate Item Of 3.3
4 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings And Oral Report Out Of The Closed Session Agenda
26-0124
October 21, 2025 City Council Agenda
October 23, 2025 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda Finance And Management Committee Pending List
Public Works And Transportation Committee Pending List
Community And Economic Development Committee Pending List Life Enrichment Committee Pending List
Education Partnership Committee Pending List
Public Safety Committee Pending List
Rules And Legislation Committee Pending List
Port Liason Committee Pending List
Draft October 28, 2025 Public Works And Transportation Committee Agenda
Draft October 28, 2025 Finance And Management Committee Agenda Draft October 28, 2025 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda
Draft October 28, 2025 Life Enrichment Committee Agenda Draft October 28, 2025 Public Safety Committee Agenda
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0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Ramachandran, and Jenkins4 -
NO VOTE: 0
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL CHANGES MADE TO THE DRAFT OCTOBER 28, 2025 COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA
Subject: MOU Between City Of Oakland And City Of San Leandro From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding With The City Of San Leandro Establishing That The City Of San Leandro Will Process Planning And Building Entitlements For Improvements To An Existing Structure And Parking Lot At 1 East 14th Street/10701 International Boulevard, A Property Located Within Both Jurisdictions, And Act As Lead Agency For The Purposes Of Review Under The California Environmental Quality Act 25-0910
Sponsors: Planning & Building Department
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This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 12/9/2025
5 Subject: Legal Defense Of City Officers And Employees In Criminal Proceedings From: Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Delegating Authority To The City Attorney Or Their Designee To Facilitate And Authorize The Legal Defense Of City Officers And Employees In Criminal Proceedings For Acts Or Omissions Within The Scope Of Their Official Duties Upon Making The Findings Required By Government Code Section 995.8 And Subject To Ratification By The City Council As Soon As Practicable 26-0138
Sponsors: Office Of The City Attorney
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90924 C.M.S
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The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The October 21, 2025 City Council Agenda On Consent 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, 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 10/21/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Ramachandran, and Jenkins4 -
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL NO VOTE: 0
7 Subject: Amend And Restating The Council’s Rules Of Procedure.
From: Councilmember Ramachandran And Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending And Restating The Council’s Rules Of Procedure In Their Entirety In Order To (1) Assure Council Meetings Run In And Orderly And Efficient Manner; (2) Allow For Non-Consent Items To Be Heard Earlier In The Meeting; (3) Create An Additional Presiding Officer Position To Serve As Presiding Officer In The Absence Of The Council President; And (4) Make NonSubstantive Technical Edits
26-0028
Sponsors: Ramachandran and Jenkins
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The Committee Approved To Continue This Item To the October 30, 2025 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda And On The November 4, 2025 City Council Agenda On Non Consent
With Request For The Presentation To Be Included In The Supplemental A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Continued to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee, to be heard 10/30/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Ramachandran, and Jenkins4 -
NO VOTE: 0
The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Brown excused at 12:40 p.m.
October 16, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL S8 Subject: 2026 Legislative Calendar
From: Office Of The City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve The Report And Recommendation Of The 2026 Legislative Calendar For The City Council Committee Meetings, Report And Distribution Schedule 26-0061
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Councilmember Jenkins made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ramachandran to approve the urgency finding 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 With 3 Ayes; 1 Excused, Brown
The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The October 21, 2025 City Council Agenda On Consent A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Carroll Fife, 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 10/21/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Fife, Ramachandran, and Jenkins3 -
Excused: Brown1 -
NO VOTE: 0
Open Forum
2 Speakers Spoke During Open Forum
Adjournment
There Being No Further Business, The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Adjourned The Meeting At 12:47 P.M.
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