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City of Oakland
Meeting Minutes - FINAL
*Community & Economic Development
Committee
City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza,
Oakland, California 94612
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1:30 PM Hearing Room 1 - 1st FloorTuesday, October 28, 2025 The Oakland City Council Community And Economic Development Committee Convened At 1:31 P.M. With Councilmember Brown Presiding As Chairperson Councilmember Janani Ramachandran Participated Via Teleconference COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Roll Call / Call To Order
Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, and Rowena BrownPresent 3 - Carroll FifeExcused 1 -
1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On October 14, 2025 26-0156
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0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown3 -
Excused Fife1 -
NO VOTE 0
2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0157
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2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown3 -
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Excused Fife1 -
NO VOTE 0
The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Fife present at 1:38 p.m. 3 Subject: General Plan Extension For Open Space, Conservation And Recreation Element
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Requesting That The California Governor's Office Of Land Use And Climate Innovation Grant A Two-Year Extension For The Adoption Of The Updated Open Space, Conservation, And Recreation (OSCAR) Element Of The Oakland General Plan Pursuant To Government Code Section 65361
26-0057
Sponsors: Planning & Building Department
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View Legislation And Exhibit A And B
90957 C.M.S.
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The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda At 9 A.M. As A Public Hearing
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown4 -
NO VOTE 0
The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Fife absent at 2:14 p.m.
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4 Subject: General Plan Update Phase 2: Oakland For All: Options For How We Stabilize And Grow Report (Options Report)
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Study Session To (1) Receive An Informational Presentation And Report On The Oakland For All: Options For How We Stabilize And Grow Report (Options Report) Developed As Part Of The General Plan Update Phase 2 Process; And (2) Receive Public Comments; And (3) Provide Feedback To Staff On The Options
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Sponsors: Planning & Building Department
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View Supplemental Presentation - 10/24/2025
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6 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown3 -
Excused Fife1 -
NO VOTE 0
Councilmember Brown made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Unger 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, Fife
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S5 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
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Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90947 C.M.S.
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The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward All Pieces Of Legislation To The November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda At 9 A.M. On Consent
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown3 -
Excused Fife1 -
NO VOTE 0
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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.
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The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward All Pieces Of Legislation To The November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda At 9 A.M. On Consent
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown3 -
Excused Fife1 -
NO VOTE 0
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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
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Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90949 C.M.S.
Attachments:
The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward All Pieces Of Legislation To The November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda At 9 A.M. On Consent
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown3 -
Excused Fife1 -
NO VOTE 0
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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
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Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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90950 C.M.S.
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The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward All Pieces Of Legislation To The November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda At 9 A.M. On Consent
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown3 -
Excused Fife1 -
NO VOTE 0
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6 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
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Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
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View Supplemental Legislation - 10/24/2025
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This Item Was Withdrawn From This Agenda
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
This City Resolution be Withdrawn with No New Date.
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7 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
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Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department, Gallo and Ramachandran View Report
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90979 C.M.S.
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The Committee Approved As Amended The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda As A Public Hearing
With Amendments To The Resolution As Follows:
Adding A Further Resolved Clause That States For A Supplemental Report On The Outcome Of The TOT Sharing Agreement To Be Presented On The October 13, 2026 Community And Economic Development Committee.
4 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Approved as Amended 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 12/2/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown3 -
Excused Fife1 -
NO VOTE 0
Open Forum
2 Speakers Spoke During Open Forum
Adjournment
There Being No Further Business, The Oakland City Council Community And Economic Development Committee Adjourned The Meeting At 3:14 P.M.
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