APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT KEVIN JENKINS AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ROWENA BROWN AND KEN HOUSTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR COUNCIL
PRESIDENT KEVIN JENKINS , AND COUNCILMEMBERS ROWENA
BROWN AND KEN HOUSTON ’S TRAVEL COSTS TO WASHINGTON,
D.C., FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS
FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE FROM
SEPTEMBER 16-20, 2026
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 82800 C.M.S. approved by Council on June 1, 2010, establishes a policy that Councilmembers, when seeking Council approval for travel, shall indicate whether City funds will be used when travel involves airline transportation an d lodging and shall provide an estimate of the cost of airline, lodging, per diem and conference fees when City funds are used as well as the source of City funding that will be used to cover the travel costs; and
WHEREAS, Council President Jenkins, and Councilmembers Brown and Houston will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus from September 16th to September 20th, 2026. There, they will meet with legislators, regulatory agencies, foundations, and think tanks interested in contributing to the vitality of Oakland; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the leading public policy convening focused on issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community. The ALC is a unique platform where thought leaders, legislators, influencers, and concerned citizens converge to discuss and address critic al issues, forge partnerships, and promote the political, economic, and social advancement of Black communities; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with City Council Resolution No. 82800 C.M.S., Council President Jenkins and Councilmembers Brown and Houston are hereby disclosing the estimated travel costs and the source of City funding requested for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the individual cost for Council President Jenkins, and Councilmembers Brown and Houston’s travel expenses include two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in conference fees, approximately eight hundred dollars ($800.00) for airfare, up to one thousand six hundred and fifty dollars ($1,650.00) in lodging costs for four nights , and up to four hundred and fourteen dollars ($414.00) in per diem costs for five days, for a total estimated cost of three thousand one hundred and fourteen ($3114.00) dollars each; and
WHEREAS, if approved, the source of City funding that will be used to cover the travel costs will be from the City Council Contingency fund (Department: Non -Departmental, Org:
90611-Emergency Contingency Reserve, Fund: 1010 -General Purpose Fund, Project: 1000462 City Council Contingency); and
WHEREAS, Council President Jenkins, and Councilmembers Brown and Houston seek Council approval of the aforementioned estimated costs; now; therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That all expenses, as described herein, incurred for said travel of Council President Jenkins, and Councilmembers Brown and Houston to attend the Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in Washington, DC from September 16th to September 20th, 2026, are hereby authorized for reimbursement.
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
3473711/LL
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