APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
___________________________
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
A RESOLUTION:
(1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE SENATE BILL 1 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL IN AN AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($144,900) TO
FUND STAFF TIME TO WORK ON THE EXISTING CONDITIONS AND
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS FOR THE REGIONAL
SHORELINE ADAPTATION PLAN;
(2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL SENATE BILL 1 GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL IN AN AMOUNT UP TO ONE
MILLION THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1, 355,100), FOR COMPLETION OF THE SUB - REGIONAL SHORELINE ADAPTATION PLAN; AND
(3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO REPRESENT THE CITY
IN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS WITH NEIGHBORING
JURISDICTIONS WITHIN SHARED SHORELINE OPERATIONAL
LANDSCAPE UNITS
WHEREAS, in 2023, the California Legislature adopted, and the Governor approved, Senate Bill (SB 272) focusing on sea level rise planning and adaptation , and requiring local and regional governments in coastal areas to develop comprehensive and sub-regionally coordinated sea level rise plans by January 1, 2034; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California directed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) funding towards local and regional governments , administered through the Ocean Protection Council of the California Natural Resources Agency, to assist in the development of sea level rise adaptation plans and implementation projects, with $21.3 million as of January 2026 for Track 1: Sub -Regional Shoreline Adaptation Planning, accepted through a rolling, quarterly process for an amount totaling no greater than 1.5 million dollars , and Track 2: Sea Level Rise Implementation Projects, operating on an annual, competitive basis, pending availability of funding; and
2 WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval by the potential grantee’s governing board either before submission of said application(s) to the State or prior to execution of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, SB 272, Subsection 30985(a)(2) requires local government s within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission ( BCDC) to develop a sea level rise plan as part of a sub-regional San Francisco Bay shoreline resiliency plan that is subject to approval by BCDC consistent with the guidelines established by BCDC; and
WHEREAS, the city of Oakland’s shoreline and oceanic geography is located within two Operational Landscape Units (OLUS), including the San Leandro OLU and the East Bay Crescent OLU, and includes the city of Alameda and the cities of Emeryville, Berkeley and Albany as sub- regional partners; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland applied for and was awarded $144,900 in SB 1 funds, through Agreement #C0227125, for staff coordination with sub -regional partners as a Phase 1 strategy, titled, “City of Oakland OAAC and EBC Regional Planning Effort ,” towards partial development of the Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan, including development of Element B: Existing Conditions and Element C: Vulnerability Assessment , and portions of Element A:
Planning Process in accordance BCDC Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Phase 1 strategy towards partial development of the Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan leverages concurrent efforts led by , and funded through SB 1 Grant Awards to, the City of Alameda, Oakland-Alameda Adaptation Committee and the Association of Bay Area Governments/San Francisco Estuary Program (SFEP) as project manager for the East Bay Crescent (EBC) cities of Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley and Albany; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland intends to complete a Sub -Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan with technical assistance, which would include additional work on the required Elements A: Planning Process, D: Adaptation Strategies and Pathways , E: Land Use and Policy Plan, F: Implementation Plan and Funding Strategy, and G: Project List; and
WHEREAS, under the grant program, the City of Oakland may request up to an additional $ 1,355,100, which collectively totals the full 1.5 million dollars allowable SB 1, Track 1 award per jurisdiction , to complete a Sub -Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan , and intends to use additional grant funding, upon award, for the purchase of professional services, and to enter into a contract, upon subsequent City Council approval , with a qualified firm with deep experience in climate adaptation planning and extensive knowledge of the San Leandro and East Bay Crescent OLUs; and
3 WHEREAS, the Ocean Protection Council requires all grant recipients to use a standard resolution template for execution of grant funds which may not be altered or revised but which may be completed and attached as an exhibit to the City of Oakland standard resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland, as the Application/Grantee, having been selected to receive $144,900, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out Phase 1 of the project now, and if selected to receive additional funding in an amount of up to $ 1,355,100, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out Phase 2 of the project upon receipt, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City Administrator is hereby authorized to accept SB 1 grant funds from the California Ocean Protection Council in an amount of one hundred forty-four thousand, nine hundred dollars ($144,900); and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator is hereby authorized to apply for and accept additional SB 1, Track 1 funding from the State of California for an amount of up to one million three hundred fifty-five thousand and one -hundred dollars ($1,355,100) towards completion of the City of Oakland Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator is hereby authorized to appropriate all awarded SB 1, Track 1 fu nding, up to a total of one million five -hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000), towards completion of Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plans; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Office of the City Clerk shall execute the Ocean Protection Council resolution template with the information as completed in Exhibit A to this resolution; and be it
4 FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator or their designee is authorized, consistent with Oakland Charter Section 504(l) to represent the City in intergovernmental relations with respect to the Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan effort with the City of Leandro, City of Alameda, the City of Emeryville, the City of Berkeley and the City of Albany as sub -regional partners
FURTHER RESOLVED: That prior to execution, all agreements executed pursuant to this resolution shall be reviewed and approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney’s Office and executed copies of each agreement shall be filed with the City Clerk.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval by the potential grantee’s governing board either before submission of said application(s) to the State or prior to execution of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant/Grantee, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the project
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the _____________________________________________________
1. If applicable, approves the filing of an application for the _______________________________________; to be funded by ________________________________________________________________________.
2. If applicable, certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s) consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so;
3. Certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, the California Labor Code, disabled access laws, and, that prior to commencement of the project, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and,
4. Certifies that the Applicant/Grantee will work towards the State Planning Priorities intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1, and,
5. Appoints the ___________________________________, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).
Approved and adopted the __________day of __________ 20____. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number __________ was duly adopted by the __________________________________.
Following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: _________
Nos: _________
Absent: _________
__________________________________________, _____________________________________________ (Signature) (Title)
OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL – RESOLUTION TEMPLATE
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Oakland City Council
City of Oakland OAAC & EBC Regional Planning Effort and Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program
Project Manager, Michelle Matranga
June 26
Oakland City Council
Asha Reed, Clerk of the City & City Council of Oakland