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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 30, 2025 The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Convened At 10:32 A.M.
With Council President Jenkins Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
1 Roll Call / Call To Order
Rowena Brown, Janani Ramachandran, and Kevin JenkinsPresent 3 - Carroll FifeExcused 1 -
2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meetings Of September 25, 2025 And October 16, 2025
26-0159
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View Report - October 16, 2025
Attachments:
0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Ramachandran, and Jenkins3 -
Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
3 New Scheduling Items
2 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, Ramachandran, and Jenkins3 -
Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.0 Subject: Community Champions Gametime Grant 2025 For San Antonio Park From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (1) Accept And Appropriate Community Champions Playground Grant Funding In An Amount Not-To-Exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) For The Purchase Of Playground Equipment For San Antonio Park From Gametime, A Playground Equipment Supplier; (2) Commit Matching Funds In An Amount Not-To-Exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00); (3) Enter Into A New Cooperative Purchasing Agreement With Gametime For The Acquisition Of Play Structures For San Antonio Park And Additional City Parks In A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of Two Million Dollars $2,000,000.00 From November 28, 2025 To June 30, 2026.; And 4. Make Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings (CEQA) 26-0220
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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90953 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Pursuant To Rule 24, A Statement Was Made On Record As To The Item Bypassing Committee
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.1 Subject: City Response To 2024-25 Alameda County Civil Grand Jury Report From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Council President To Submit A Response On Behalf Of The City Council To The 2024-2025 Alameda County Civil Grand Jury Report
26-0219
Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator
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90958 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Pursuant To Rule 24, A Statement Was Made On Record As To The Item Bypassing Committee
At 9 A.M. On Non Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.2 Subject: OPD Enterprise Rental Car Contract Amendment From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution Number 90768 To Correct The Business Name From Enterprise Mobility To Enterprise Rent A Car Company Of San Francisco LLC
26-0214
Sponsors: Oakland Police Department
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90954 C.M.S.
Attachments:
Pursuant To Rule 24, A Statement Was Made On Record As To The Item Bypassing Committee
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.3 Subject: George Segura V. City Of Oakland
From: Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of George Segura V. City Of Oakland, And Does 1-100, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV050672, City Attorney File No. 36470, In The Amount Of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($125,000.00) (Oakland Public Works - Dangerous Condition) 26-0208
Sponsors: Office Of The City Attorney
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90955 C.M.S.
Attachments:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.4 Subject: Claim Of Saba Grocers Initiative
From: Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Government Claim Of Saba Grocers Initiative, City Attorney File No. C37739, In The Amount Of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($500,000.00) (Oakland City Administrator - Contract/Promissory Estoppel) 26-0209
Sponsors: Office Of The City Attorney
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90956 C.M.S.
Attachments:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.5 Subject: Vacant Property Tax Ordinance Amendments
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4.56, Vacant Property Tax To (1) Add An Exemption For Parcels That Change Ownership After Assessment,
(2) Require The Hearing Officer To Include Findings Of Fact In Their Decisions, And (3) Establish A Twelve Month Time Period Within Which Owners Of Parcels Deemed Vacant And Assessed The Vacant Property Tax Must File A Petition To Reverse The Assessment, Claim An Exemption, Or To Seek Refund Of Taxes Paid 26-0218
Sponsors: Finance Department
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Attachments:
A Title Change Was Read Into Record And Accepted
This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
3.6 Subject: Lakeside Drive/Lake Merritt Boulevard Complete Streets Construction Contract Award
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract To Gallagher & Burke, Inc. For The Lakeside Drive/Lake Merritt Boulevard Complete Streets Project, Project No. 1005314, The Lowest, Responsible, And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And With Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Eight Million, Eight Hundred Ten Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($8,810,715.00); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
26-0212
Sponsors: Transportation Department
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Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.7 Subject: East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation 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 All Accrued And Unpaid Interest Owed By East Bay Highland Palms II, LP For The Highland Palms Property, And $5,000,000 In Outstanding Principal And All Accrued And Unpaid 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
26-0215
Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
3.8 Subject: Economic Activation Zones
From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution (1) Establishing Economic Activation Zones Under The Town Alive Program To Support Entertainment Zones And Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Activation Zones In The City Of Oakland, Bringing Innovative Programming To Public And Community Spaces; And (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award, Negotiate And Execute A Grant Agreement With The Oakland Fund For Public Innovation In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) To Implement The Town Alive Program For A Two-Year Term From November 1, 2025, Through October 31, 2027; And 26-0216
Sponsors: Brown
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
2) An Ordinance (1) Adding Chapter 9.54 Of Title 9 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Establish And Regulate Entertainment Zones Pursuant To SB 969 (2024) To Promote Economic Activation; (2) Making Other Conforming Changes To Sections 9.08.180 And
9.08.190 Of The Oakland Municipal Code; (3) Classifying An Entertainment Zone Event As A Tier Two Or Tier Three Special Event Pursuant To Chapter 9.52 Of The Oakland Municipal Code; And (4) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0217
Sponsors: Brown
This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.9 Subject: Acceptance Of Funding And Technical Assistance For BayREN Decarbonization Showcase Program
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Appropriating Technical Assistance And Gap Funding In The Amount Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), And Additional Funding As Available For Fiscal Year 2027-2028, From The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) For Energy Audits, Equipment Replacement, And Building Electrification Improvements At Municipal Facilities To Further The City’s Climate Action, Electrification, And Equipment Modernization Goals, (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings, And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Enter Into Professional Services Agreements To Participate In The Building Decarbonization Showcase Program; On The December 9, 2025 Public Works And Transportation Committee Agenda 26-0213
Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 12/9/2025
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OCTOBER 28, 2025 FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
3.10 Subject: Options To Raise Additional Ongoing $40 Million In General Purpose Fund Revenues
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report With A List Of Options To Raise An Additional Ongoing $40 Million In General Purpose Fund Revenues Via An Ordinance To Adopt Or Increase A Tax Effective July 1, 2026, To Provide Ongoing Resources For Public Safety Services And To Maintain Key Equipment, IT Systems, And 911 Investments
26-0099
Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator
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View Supplemental Report - 10/17/2025
Attachments:
This Informational Report be Received and Filed.
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.11 Subject: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Investigation Report From: Councilmembers Unger And Ramachandran
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator In Response To The City Auditor’s Recommendations In The Substantiated Whistleblower Investigation Regarding “City Of Oakland Uses Unauthorized Formulas For Calculating Overtime That Differ From FLSA Guidelines”
25-0855
Sponsors: Unger and Ramachandran
NO WRITTEN MATERIALS SUBMITTEDAttachments:
This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 1/27/2026
3.12 Subject: Approve OFD Fire Staff Premium Side Letter Agreement To The IAFF, Local 55 MOU
From: Human Resources Management Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The Side Letter To Amend And Clarify Article 2.8.7.1. Of The November 1, 2020 - June 30, 2026 Memorandum Of Understanding (“MOU”) Between The City Of Oakland And The International Association Of Firefighters (“IAFF”), Local 55, To Be Effective November 1, 2020 26-0135
Sponsors: Human Resources Management Department
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90942 C.M.S.
Attachments:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.13 Subject: Equal Access To Services Ordinance Annual Compliance Report From: Human Resources Management Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Regarding The Annual Equal Access To Services Ordinance Compliance Report For Fiscal Year 2024-25 26-0098
Sponsors: Human Resources Management Department
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Attachments:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.14 Subject: Oakland PFRS’s Investment Portfolio As Of June 30, 2025 From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Oakland Police And Fire Retirement System’s (“PFRS”, Or “System”) Investment Portfolio As Of June 30, 2025 26-0132
Sponsors: Finance Department
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Attachments:
This Informational Report be Received and Filed.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OCTOBER 28, 2025 PUBLIC WORKS AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.15 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:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.16 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:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.17 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:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 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:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.19 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:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.20 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
View ReportAttachments:
This Informational Report be Received and Filed.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OCTOBER 28, 2025 COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
3.21 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
View Report And Attachment A
View Legislation And Exhibit A And B
90957 C.M.S.
Attachments:
At 9 A.M. As A Public Hearing
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.22 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
26-0056
Sponsors: Planning & Building Department
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View Supplemental Presentation - 10/24/2025
Attachments:
This Informational Report be Received and Filed.
3.23 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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View Legislation
90947 C.M.S.
Attachments:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 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:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
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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View Legislation
90949 C.M.S.
Attachments:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 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:
At 9 A.M. On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.24 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
View Report And Attachments A And B
View Legislation
View Supplemental Legislation - 10/24/2025
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Withdrawn with No New Date.
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.25 Subject: Transient Occupancy Tax Sharing Agreement With The Oakland Roots And Soul Soccer Club
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: 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:
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 12/2/2025
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CANCELLED OCTOBER 28, 2025 LIFE
ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL
3.26 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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View Attachment A
View Attachment B
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Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
3.27 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
View Legislation
View Exhibit 1
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CANCELLED OCTOBER 28, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE
3.28 Subject: Bonterra Tech LLC Contract Amendment
From: Department Of Violence Prevention
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 89787 To Correct The Business Name From Bonterra, Inc. To Bonterra Tech LLC
26-0133
Sponsors: Department of Violence Prevention
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View Legislation
90951 C.M.S.
Attachments:
At 9 A.M On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
3.29 Subject: Amendment To PSA With The Urban Institute For Grant Evaluation Services From: Department Of Violence Prevention
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Extend The End Date Of A Professional Services Agreement With The Urban Institute For Evaluation Services, In The Amount Of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($325,000), From December 31, 2025, To June 30, 2026, At No Additional Cost 26-0134
Sponsors: Department of Violence Prevention
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View Legislation
90952 C.M.S.
Attachments:
At 9 A.M On Consent
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/4/2025
October 30, 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
View Report
View Attachment A
View Attachment B
View Attachment C
View Attachment D
View Attachment E
View Legislation
View Supplemental Report - 10/23/2025
View Supplemental Presentation - 10/23/2025
Attachments:
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
3.31 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
View ReportAttachments:
This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 11/18/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 4 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings And Oral Report Out Of The Closed Session Agenda
26-0160
Draft November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda - 9:30 A.M.
Draft November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda - 11:00 A.M.
November 6, 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 November 13, 2025 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda Attachments:
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Ramachandran, and Jenkins3 -
Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
AT THE CALL OF THE RULES AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE, THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 11:00 A.M. HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
CHANGES MADE TO THE DRAFT NOVEMBER 4, 2025 AT 11:00 A.M. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Subject: Repeal 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Adopt 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy
From: Councilmember Houston
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88341 To Repeal The 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Replace With A 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy That (A) Defines “Encampment” To Exclude Vehicles And Authorizes Citation And Towing Of Inhabited Vehicles By City Departments Pursuant To The California Vehicle Code And Oakland Vehicle Code; (B) Continues To Require Reasonable Efforts To Make Shelter Offers And 7-Day Notice Prior To Non-Urgent Encampment Closures; And (C) Clarifies Emergency And Urgent Health And Safety Conditions That Authorize Immediate, 24-Hour, Or 72-Hour Notice For Encampment Closures, Including Encampments Blocking Sidewalks
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Sponsors: Houston
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This City Resolution be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the * December Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
CHANGES MADE TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PENDING LIST UNDER NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Subject: Cannabis Equity Program
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The City Of Oakland’s Cannabis Equity Program
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Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department
This Informational Report be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 12/9/2025
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 5 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
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Sponsors: Office Of The City Clerk
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View Supplemental Legislation And Appendix A - 10/24/2025 Attachments:
The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And Forward This Item To The November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda At 9 A.M. On Consent A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, 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: Brown, Ramachandran, and Jenkins3 -
Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
October 30, 2025*Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6 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
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Sponsors: Ramachandran and Jenkins
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The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And Forward This Item To The November 4, 2025 Special City Council Agenda At 9 A.M. On Non Consent 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 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: Brown, Ramachandran, and Jenkins3 -
Excused: Fife1 -
NO VOTE: 0
Open Forum
1 Speaker Spoke During Open Forum
Adjournment
There Being No Further Business, The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Adjourned The Meeting At 11:15 A.M.
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