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May 26, 2026

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Office of the City Clerk
Oakland City Hall,
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza,
Room 201
Oakland, California 94612
City of Oakland
Meeting Minutes - FINAL
* Public Works And Transportation
Committee
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza,
Oakland, California 94612
City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandca.gov
11:30 AM City Council Chamber, 3rd FloorTuesday, May 26, 2026 The Oakland City Council Public Works And Transportation Committee Convened At 11:42 A.M. With Councilmember Unger Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:

Roll Call / Call To Order
Zac Unger, Charlene Wang, and Noel GalloPresent 3 -
Ken HoustonExcused 1 -
1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of May 12, 2026 26-0695
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0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Charlene Wang, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye Unger Wang, Gallo3 -
Excused Houston1 -
NO VOTE 0
The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Houston present 11:46 a.m. 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0696
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2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye Houston Unger Wang, Gallo4 -
NO VOTE 0
3 Subject: Performance Audit Of Illegal Dumping
From: Office Of The City Auditor
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Performance Audit Of Illegal Dumping
26-0648
Sponsors: Office Of The City Auditor
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3 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye Houston Unger Wang, Gallo4 -
NO VOTE 0
4 Subject: Collaborative And Clean Creeks Agreement
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To (1) Enter Into An Agreement With The Alameda County Flood Control And Water Conservation District (District) To Accept Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000.00) To Implement The Collaborative Creek Improvement And Clean Creeks Programs (Programs) Over A Five Fiscal Year Term From July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2031 (Term); 2) Appropriate Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000.00) From The District To Implement The Programs For The Term Of The Agreement; And 3) Adopt Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0690
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent
0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Noel Gallo, 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 6/2/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye Houston Unger Wang, Gallo4 -
NO VOTE 0
5 Subject: Construction Contract Award To S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC, And Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Amendment To Shah Kawasaki Architects For The Lincoln Recreation Center Project
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation 1) A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract For Project 1004857 Lincoln Recreation Center Expansion/Renovation Project To S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC, The Lowest Responsive And Responsible Bidder, In Accordance With Contractor’s Bid, Project Plans And Specifications, For An Amount Of Twenty-Eight Million Four Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($28,437,000.00); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings; And 26-0687
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent
5 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Ken Houston, 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 6/2/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye Houston Unger Wang, Gallo4 -
NO VOTE 0

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2) A Resolution Amending Resolution 89491 C.M.S. To Increase The Professional Services Agreement With Shah Kawasaki Architects By An Amount Not-To-Exceed Eight Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars ($848,797.00), Bringing The Total Contract Amount From Three Million Twenty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($3,028,849.00) To Three Million Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Six Dollars($3,877,646.00); And Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualifications Requirement; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings 26-0704
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent
2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Ken Houston, 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 6/2/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye Houston Unger Wang, Gallo4 -
NO VOTE 0

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May 26, 2026* Public Works And Transportation
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6 Subject: Accept And Appropriate Fiscal Year 2026-27 External Funds From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Up To Seven Hundred And Fifty-Six Thousand Three Hundred And Sixty-Four Dollars ($756,364) In Fiscal Year 2026-27 State Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA) Funds To Fund The Comstock Way Stair Path Rehabilitation, East 23rd Street Stair Path Rehabilitation, Longridge Road To Rosemount Road Stair Path Rehabilitation, Bicycle Signage Program, And Cityracks Bicycle Parking Program Phase 18; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And 26-0678
Sponsors: Transportation Department
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The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent
2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, 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 6/2/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye Houston Unger Wang, Gallo4 -
NO VOTE 0

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2) A Resolution Adopting A List Of Projects For Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded By SB 1:

The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017 (Road Maintenance And Rehabilitation Account Funds); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings 26-0679
Sponsors: Transportation Department
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The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent
2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, 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 6/2/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye Houston Unger Wang, Gallo4 -
NO VOTE 0
7 Subject: Compliance Status Of The Sewer Consent Decree Program From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Status Of Compliance With The Sewer Consent Decree, Wastewater Discharge Requirements For Wastewater Sewer Systems, And National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, During The 24-Month Period From January 1, 2024, Through December 31, 2025 26-0693
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye Houston Unger Wang, Gallo4 -
NO VOTE 0

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May 26, 2026* Public Works And Transportation
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8 Subject: Construction Contract Amendment For The East Oakland Arts Center Project From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving Advertising And Competitive Bidding And Authorizing The City Administrator To Increase The Construction Contract Change Order Amount For The East Oakland Arts Center Project (Project No. 1004851) With CWS Construction Group, Inc., From Twenty-Five Percent (25%) To Fifty-Six Percent (56%) Of The Original Contract Amount Of One Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,785,000.00) For A Total Contract Amount Not-To exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($2,784,600.00) 26-0699
Sponsors: Oakland Public Works Department
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91177 C.M.S.

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The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda On Non Consent
Noting Councilmember Houstons No Vote
2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, 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 6/2/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye Unger Wang, Gallo3 -
No Houston1 -
NO VOTE 0
Open Forum
2 Speakers Spoke During Open Forum
Adjournment
There Being No Further Business, The Oakland City Council Public Works And Transportation Committee Adjourned At 1:48 P.M.
* In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken.

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