Cancellation notice — Oakland City Council, December 16, 2025

Meeting of the Oakland City Council - CANCELLATION
City of Oakland
Agenda - FINAL
Office of the City Clerk
Oakland City Hall,
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza,
Room 201
Oakland, California 94612
City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor3:30 PMTuesday, December 16, 2025 AT THE CALL OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2025 RULES AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE, THIS MEETING IS CANCELLED. A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS CALLED TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 AT 1:00 P.M. IN ITS PLACE

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
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• Action Item: shall mean any resolution, ordinance, public hearing, motion or recommendation requiring official vote and approval of the City Council to be effective. • Informational Item: shall mean an agenda item consisting only of an informational report that does not require or permit Council action.
• Consent Item shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda: 1) approval of Council minutes, and 2) any action or informational item placed on a Council agenda for a Regular Meeting or Special Meeting (i) as a Consent Item by the Rules and Legislation Committee, (ii) pursuant to Rule 28, or (iii) that a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council with unanimous recommendation for approval by the members who are present: Consent Item shall not include: 1) any item having a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Standing Committee Chair, or the Rules and Legislation Committee, or pursuant to Rule 28; 2) any item that requires a public hearing or that otherwise is ineligible by law as a Consent Item.
• Non-Consent Item shall mean, for the purposes of a City Council agenda for a Regular Meeting or Special Meeting, any action or informational item that: 1) a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council without unanimous recommendation for approval; 2) has a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by a Standing Committee Chair, the Rules and Legislation Committee, or pursuant to Rule 28; or 3) requires a public hearing or is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item.

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
Councilmember Janani Ramachandran Will Participate By Teleconference At: 1 Frank H.

Ogawa Plaza, Suite 220, Oakland, CA 94612
Pursuant To The Brown Act (Government Code Section 54953), The Agenda Must Be Posted At The Teleconference Location, The Teleconference Location Must Be Accessible To The Public And Members Of The Public Must Have The Ability To Observe The Meeting And To Comment On Agenda Items
1 Call To Order
2 ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBERS: Councilmember Rowena Brown, At Large; Councilmember Carroll Fife, District 3; President Pro Tempore Noel Gallo, District 5; Councilmember Ken Houston, District 7; Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, District 4; Councilmember Zac Unger, District 1; Councilmember Charlene Wang, District 2; Council President Kevin Jenkins, District 6
3 ACTIONS ON SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Ceremonial Items: Ceremonial Presentations, Including Proclamations, Individual Recognitions, etc.; and Reports Or Presentations From The Mayor, Other Public Officials, Or Special Guests)
4 MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA AND PROCEDURAL ITEMS (Requests To: Reschedule Items From Consent To Non-Consent To The Next Council Agenda, Speak On Consent Calendar, Register Votes, Change Order Of Items, Reconsiderations, Pull Items Held In Committee):
5 CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:

Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Meeting Of December 2, 20255.1 26-0279
Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic From: Office Of The Council President
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of A Critical Public Health Crisis With Regard To The Human Immunodeficiency Virus ("HIV")/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ("AIDS") Epidemic

5.2 26-0280
Sponsors: Office Of The City Council
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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
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Agenda - FINAL
Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The Council President
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The City Of Oakland

5.3 26-0281
Sponsors: Office Of The City Council
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Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Office Of The Council President
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of The City’s Homelessness Crisis

5.4 26-0282
Sponsors: Office Of The City Council
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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

5.5 26-0218
Sponsors: Finance Department
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ACTION ON THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) OF THIS ORDINANCE.

INTRODUCTION (First Reading) WAS PASSED ON DECEMBER 2, 2025; 8 AYES Legislative History
10/30/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the *Finance & Management
Committee
A Title Change Was Read Into Record And Accepted

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
11/18/25 *Special Finance &
Management Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda On Consent 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
11/20/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
12/2/25 * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment
Successor Agency and the
City Council
Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for
Final Passage to the * Concurrent Meeting
of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
Subject: Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 (Speed Limits) Administrative Updates
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter

10.20 (Speed Limits) And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings To Reflect Changes In Oakland’s Street Network And To Modify Speed Limits On Broadway And International Boulevard

5.6 26-0246
Sponsors: Transportation Department
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ACTION ON THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) OF THIS ORDINANCE.

INTRODUCTION (First Reading) WAS PASSED ON DECEMBER 2, 2025; 8 AYES Legislative History
11/13/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Public Works And
Transportation Committee
11/18/25 * Special Public Works And
Transportation Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda On Consent 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
11/20/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
On Consent

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
12/2/25 * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment
Successor Agency and the
City Council
Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for
Final Passage to the * Concurrent Meeting
of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
Subject: Economic Activation Zones
From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Adopt 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

5.7 26-0217
Sponsors: Brown
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ACTION ON THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) OF THIS ORDINANCE.

INTRODUCTION (First Reading) WAS PASSED ON DECEMBER 2, 2025; 8 AYES Legislative History
10/30/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the *Community & Economic
Development Committee
11/18/25 *Special Community &
Economic Development
Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
The Committee Approved The Recommendations Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda On Consent 15 Speakers Spoke On This Item
11/20/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
On Consent
12/2/25 * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment
Successor Agency and the
City Council
Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for
Final Passage to the * Concurrent Meeting
of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
Subject: Planning Code Amendments To Streamline Conditional Use Permit Regulations
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance, As Recommended By The City Planning Commission (1) Amending Title 17 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (The Planning Code), To (A) Adjust Regulations For Permitted And Conditionally Permitted Activities And Facilities For Purposes Of Providing Greater Opportunities For Ground Floor Activities And Ease The Permitting Burden For Commercial, Civic, And Low Impact Industrial Activities; And (B) Make Related Miscellaneous And Administrative Changes; And (2) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

5.8 26-0229
Sponsors: Planning & Building Department
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ACTION ON THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) OF THIS ORDINANCE.

INTRODUCTION (First Reading) WAS PASSED ON DECEMBER 2, 2025; 8 AYES Legislative History
11/6/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the *Community & Economic
Development Committee
A Title Change Was Read Into Record And Accepted
And On The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda As A Public Hearing

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
11/18/25 *Special Community &
Economic Development
Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
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 The Amendments As Follows:

Amending Title 17 Of The Oakland Municipal Code ( The Planning Code) To:

A. Adjust Regulations For Permitted And Conditionally Permitted Activities And Facilities For Purposes Of Providing Greater Opportunities For Ground Floor Activities And Ease The Permitting Burden For Commercial, Civic, And Low Impact Industrial Activities; And
B. Make Related Miscellaneous Clean-Up And Administrative Changes; And 2.

Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings.

With The Following Revisions:

1. Retain L4 For Administrative Civic Activities In All Zones In Table 17.17.01

2. Add Footnote To Table 17.11.060 Stating Food Service And Other Concessions Does Not Include Any Temporary Structures Or Movable Carts Or Trucks COMC Chapters 5.51 And 12.64
3 Speakers Spoke On This Item
11/20/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council

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Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins. Upon the reading of Item 6.1 by the City Clerk, the Public Hearing was opened at 5:02 p.m.

Council Member Gallo made a motion to approve the item on introduction and close the public hearing with the following amendments:

The changes on page 13 of Exhibit A to Section 17.11.060. to the table within that section under Community Assembly Civic activities. All changes proposed by staff in the row related to food services and other concessions would be removed from the packet.

The motion was seconded by Council Member Fife, and hearing no objections, the motion passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins
There were 3 speakers on this item
Subject: Flex Streets Program Public Street Closures
From: Councilmember Fife
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Amending Section 8.62.100 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (“O.M.C.”) For The Purpose Of Removing The Limit On Public Street Closures For Restaurant, Retail, Café, Parklet, And Other Businesses To Close And Use Public Right-Of-Ways To Encourage Public Safety, Business Development, And Healthy Outdoor Use And Enjoyment Of Public Spaces Until December 31, 2026 Unless Further Extended By City Council And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

5.9 26-0231
Sponsors: Fife
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ACTION ON THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) OF THIS ORDINANCE.

INTRODUCTION (First Reading) WAS PASSED ON DECEMBER 2, 2025; 8 AYES Legislative History
11/6/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the *Life Enrichment
Committee

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
11/18/25 *Special Life Enrichment
Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda On Consent 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
11/20/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
On Consent
12/2/25 * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment
Successor Agency and the
City Council
Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for
Final Passage to the * Concurrent Meeting
of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
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

5.10 26-0168
Sponsors: Transportation Department
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Legislative History
10/16/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Public Works And
Transportation Committee
10/28/25 * Public Works And
Transportation Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the Special Concurrent Meeting
of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency/City Council
3 Speakers Spoke On This Item
The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The November 4, 2025 Special 9 A.M. City Council Agenda On Non-Consent
10/30/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the Special Concurrent
Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment
Successor Agency/City Council
At 9 A.M. On Consent

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
11/4/25 Special Concurrent Meeting
of the Oakland
Redevelopment Successor
Agency/City Council
Rescheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
On Consent
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
12/2/25 * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment
Successor Agency and the
City Council
Withdrawn and Rescheduled to the *
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland
Redevelopment Successor Agency and the
City Council
Subject: Oakland Public Works Sewer Division Cooperative Agreements From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Approving Ongoing Cooperative Purchase Agreements Exceeding $250,000 For Oakland Public Works, Bureau Of Maintenance And Internal Services (Sewer Division) Commodities And Services Contracts As Set Forth In Table 1 In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Two Hundred Thousand ($2,200,000) Dollars; And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings

5.11 26-0286
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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Legislative History
12/4/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
A Rule 24 Was Stated On Record And Accepted
On Consent

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
Subject: The Oakland Business Relief Program
From: Councilmembers Unger, Ramachandran And Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026 For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Voters A Measure To Amend The City’s Business Tax Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.04) To Provide Business Tax Exemptions For Certain Small Businesses And New Businesses Opening Locations In Commercial Spaces; And (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026; (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026 Election; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

5.12 26-0265
Sponsors: Unger, Ramachandran and Office Of The Mayor
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Legislative History
11/20/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the *Rules & Legislation
Committee
12/4/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
On Consent
2 Speakers Spoke On This Item

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
Subject: Ordinance Amending The Oakland Campaign Reform Act From: Council President Jenkins
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Campaign Reform Act (Oakland Municipal Code Title 3, Municipal Elections, Article III, Chapter 3.12) To (1) Amend Section 3.12.045 To Increase The Contribution Limits To Officeholder Funds To Match The Temporarily Increased Limits To Candidates And Candidate-Controlled Committees And To Extend The Sunset Date; And (2) Amend Section 3.12.150 To Clarify That Officeholder Expenditures May Not Be Used For Mailing Within Three Months Of Any Election For Which The Elected Official Is Running For City Office

5.13 26-0278
Sponsors: Jenkins
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ACTION ON THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN INTRODUCTION (First Reading) OF THIS ORDINANCE.

FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) WILL OCCUR ON JANUARY 6, 2026 Legislative History
12/4/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the * Concurrent Meeting of the
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency
and the City Council
Council President Jenkins Made A Motion, Seconded By Councilmember Fife 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 4 Ayes
On Consent
0 Speakers Spoke On This Item

ACTION ON THE NON-CONSENT CALENDAR PORTION OF THE AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 5:00 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE:
6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
Subject: Violation Of The Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Protected Tree Ordinance) At Assessor Parcel Number 48H-7672-18
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Finding Matthew Bernard And Lynn Warner, Owners Of Record Of Assessor Parcel Number 48H-7672-18, In Violation Of Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Protected Trees) By Illegally Removing Thirty-Eight Protected Trees At Said Parcel And Imposing A Penalty, Per Chapter 12.36.150 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, Of A Total Sum Of Nine Hundred And Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred And Thirty-Five Dollars, And Forty Cents ($915,135.40), To Place On Hold Any Building Permits, And Place A Lien For Said Property Until This Penalty Is Paid In Full

6.1 26-0267
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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Legislative History
11/20/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
Title Change Was Read Into Record And Accepted

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
Subject: Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes Assessment Of Liens From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming The Report And Notice Of Liens For Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes With Penalties, Interest, And Administrative And Assessment Charges, And (2) Overruling Any Protests And Objections Related To The Liens Included In Said Report And Authorizing The Recordation Of Liens, And
(3) Directing The Notice Of Lien And Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection

6.2 26-0292
Sponsors: Finance Department
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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
8 26-0028
Sponsors: Ramachandran and Jenkins
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Legislative History
9/25/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
* Withdrawn and Rescheduled to the *Rules
& Legislation Committee
2 Speakers Spoke On This Item

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
10/16/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Continued to the *Rules & Legislation
Committee
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 10/30/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and
Forward to the Special Concurrent Meeting
of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency/City Council
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

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THE MOTION FAILED WITH A VOTE OF 3 AYES: Brown, Unger,
Ramachandran; 2 NO: Fife, Wang; 1 ABSENT: Gallo; 1 ABSTAINED: Houston; 1 EXCUSED: Jenkins
A Second Substitute Motion Made By Councilmember Ramachandran, Seconded By Councilmember Wang To Approve As Amended; With The Amendment To Cancel The Requiring Majority Vote To Take An Item Off Of Consent To Non-Consent And To Change The Meeting Start Time From 3:30 P.M. to 4:15 P.M.

THE MOTION FAILED WITH A VOTE OF 3 AYES: Brown, Ramachandran, Wang; 3 NO: Fife, Houston, Unger; 1 ABSENT: Gallo; 1 EXCUSED: Jenkins The Original Motion Made By Councilmember Fife, Seconded By Councilmember Wang To Approve As Amended; With The Amendment To Keep The Order Of The Council Agenda As Is And To Keep The Non-Consent Items Heard After 5:00 P.M. In Rule 7 And Rule 8 Of The Legislation.

THE MOTION FAILED WITH A VOTE OF 2 AYES: Fife, Wang; 3 NO: Brown, Unger, Ramachandran; 1 ABSENT: Gallo; 1 ABSTAINED: Houston; 1 EXCUSED: Jenkins
A Third Substitute Motion Made By Councilmember Ramachandran, Seconded By Councilmember Unger To Approve As Amended; With The Amendment To Cancel The Requiring Majority Vote To Take An Item Off Of Consent To Non-Consent
THE MOTION TIED WITH A VOTE OF 4 AYES: Brown, Houston,
Ramachandran, Unger; 2 NO: Fife, Wang; 1 ABSENT: Gallo; 1 EXCUSED:

Jenkins
PURSUANT TO RULE 29 OF RESOLUTION 90066 C.M.S. COUNCIL'S RULES

OF PROCEDURE, THE MAYOR WILL NEED TO CAST THE TIE BREAKING

VOTE AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025 AT 3:30 P.M.

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There was a motion by Council member Jenkins, seconded by to suspend a portion of rule to 29 to allow the council to further discuss this item, with a finding that the December 16 City Council meeting is impacted.

The motion failed 5 AYES: Brown, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang and Jenkins; 3 NOS: Fife, Gallo and Houston
There was a second vote....

The motion failed 5 AYES: Brown, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang and Jenkins; 3 NOS: Fife, Gallo and Houston
There were 4 speakers on this item
There was a scheduling motion made by Council member Ramachandran, seconded by Council member Jenkin to continue this item to the December 16, 2025 City Council Meeting. The motion passed with a vote of 5 AYES: Brown, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang and Jenkins; 3 NOS; Fife, Gallo, and Houston 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
9 26-0173
Sponsors: Office Of The City Auditor
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Legislative History
10/16/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the *Finance & Management
Committee
10/23/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
* Withdrawn and Rescheduled to the *
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland
Redevelopment Successor Agency and the
City Council
On Non Consent
Pursuant To Rule 24, A Statement Was Made On Record As To The Item Bypassing Committee
12/4/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the * Concurrent Meeting of
the Oakland Redevelopment Successor
Agency and the City Council
A Rule 24 Was Stated On Record And Accepted
On Non Consent

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
Subject: PFRS Ballot Measure
From: Councilmember Unger
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026, For The Purpose Of; Submitting To The Voters A Measure That Would Amend City Charter Article XXVI Section 2601 To, Among Other Things (A) Expand The Eligibility For Members Of The Police And Fire Retirement System Board; And (B) Change The Board Meeting Frequency From Monthly To No Less Than Quarterly; (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026; (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026, Election; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
10 26-0266
Sponsors: Unger
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Legislative History
11/20/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Scheduled to the *Rules & Legislation
Committee
12/4/25 *Rules & Legislation
Committee
Approved as Amended the Recommendation
of Staff, and Forward to the * Concurrent
Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment
Successor Agency and the City Council
On Non Consent
0 Speakers Spoke On This Item

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
Subject: Amend ABC Security Services, Inc. Contract, Increase Spending Authority And Authorize Payment For Past Due Invoices
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To (A) Pay Outstanding Invoices To ABC Security Services, Inc. (ABC) For Services Rendered After The Extended Contract Expiration Date Of June 30, 2025 In Fiscal Year 25-26, In The Amount Of Eight Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars And Forty Cents ($818,989.40); And (B) Extend The ABC Contract For Up To Fifteen Months To September 30, 2026 On A Month-To-Month Basis For An Amount Not To Exceed Six Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($6,750,000.00) For A Total Not To Exceed Contract Amount Of Thirty-Five Million Three Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($35,380,000.00); And
(2) To The Extent Necessary, Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualification Process In The Best Interests Of The City For Such Extension To Allow Continuity Of Services While Staff Conducts A New Request For Proposal (RFP) For Security Services
11 26-0288
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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OPEN FORUM

ADJOURNMENT
(Meeting Shall Conclude No Later Than 9:30 P.M., Unless Extended By Majority Vote Of The Council)

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December 16, 2025Meeting of the Oakland City Council
- CANCELLATION
Agenda - FINAL
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