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Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland
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Abatement District Board
3:30 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd FloorTuesday, July 7, 2026 The Current Meeting of the ORSA/ City Council/GHAD convened at 3:41 P.M., with Council President Jenkins presiding as Chairperson.
1 Call To Order
2 ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, Ken Houston , Janani Ramachandran, Charlene Wang, Zac Unger, and Kevin Jenkins
Present 8 -
3 Modifications To The Agenda And Procedural Items, Including But Not Limited To Requests To: Reschedule Items From Consent To Non-Consent, Items To The Next Council Agenda, Speak On Consent Calendar, Register Votes, Change Order Of Items, Reconsiderations, Pull Items Held In Committee
Changes Made To The Order Of The Agenda To Hear The Items In The Following Order:
S5.6, 5.2, S5,7, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 4.6 And 6.5 A Motion Made By Council President Jenkins, And Seconded By President Pro Tempore Gallo To Rescheduled item 6.5 Regarding The "2026 Miscellaneous Planning Code Amendments" From The Consent Calendar And Place This Item On Non-Consent.
Motion Passed With 8 Ayes
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S5.6 Subject: Mayor’s Appointment Of Elizabeth Lake As Interim City Administrator From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming The Mayor’s Appointment Of Elizabeth Lake As Interim City Administrator; And (2) Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Employment Agreement With Elizabeth Lake On Behalf Of The City 26-0883
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Councilmember Brown Made A Motion Seconded By Councilmember Gallo To Approve The Urgency Finding On Item S5.6 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 Motion Passed By 7 Ayes - Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Unger, Wang, And Jenkins; 1 No- Ramachandran
2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Wang, and Unger6 -
No: Ramachandran, and Jenkins2 -
NO VOTE: 0
5.2 Subject: AC Transit Budget And Service Update: Informational Update From AC Transit On Financial Outlook, Potential Service Cuts, And Public Input Opportunity From: Council President Jenkins
Recommendation: Receive A Presentation From AC Transit On Current Agency Deficit Projections And Associated Financial Outlook, Including Potential Service Adjustments And Workforce Reduction Scenarios And Impacts
26-0829
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3 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Kevin Jenkins, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins7 - Abstained: Houston1 -
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NO VOTE: 0
COUNCIL PRESIDENT JENKINS RELINQUISHED THE CHAIR AT 4:58 P.M. AND COUNCILMEMBER BROWN PRESIDED AS CHAIRPERSON.
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S5.7 Subject: Resolution Submitting To Voters Measures To (1) Amend The Real Property Transfer Tax Foreclosure Transactions Exception (2) Advise That Increased Revenue Be Spent On Interim Shelter, Among Other Related Homelessness Services From: Councilmember Wang
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Submitting To The Voters At The November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election (1) A Measure To Amend Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 4.20 (Real Property Transfer Tax) To Amend The Exception For Foreclosure Transactions; And (2) An Advisory Measure On Whether The Increased Revenue From Amending The City’s Real Property Transfer Tax To Include Certain Foreclosure Transactions Should Be Spent For The Purposes Of Providing Interim Shelter, Transitional Housing, Encampment Closure Operations, Addiction Treatment, Job Readiness, And Other Related Homelessness Services; And Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit These Measures To Voters At The General Municipal Election; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0691
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Councilmember Wang Made A Motion Seconded By Council President Jenkins To Approve The Urgency Finding On Item S5.7 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; Motion Passed By 8 Ayes
9 Speakers Spoke On This Item
The Council Approved As Amended To Adopt This Resolution With The Following Amendment:
To The Second Resolved Clause.
Inside Of The Box Labeled As “Ballot Question”, Inserting The Following Language:
"Shall The Measure Amending Oakland’s Real Property Transfer Tax Ordinance To Eliminate The Foreclosure Exception For All Property Transfers Except Transfers Converting Commercial Property To Certain Housing Or Healthcare Uses, Transfers
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To Community Banking Organizations, And Certain Transfers Of Residential Properties Of Four Units Or Less, And Allowing The City Council To Establish, Amend, Or Remove Foreclosure-Related Exceptions, Raising Approximately $4-$13 Million Annually Pursuant To Tax Rates In Oakland Municipal Code Section
4.20.020, Beginning January 1, 2027 Until Repealed, Be Adopted?" And
On Page 5 Of The Legislation, To Section 4 Of 4.20.050 Section F. Adding "The City Council May By Ordinance Establish Other Exceptions And/Or Amend Or Remove The Exceptions Listed Above"
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, and Unger7 - Excused: Jenkins1 -
NO VOTE: 0
The Roll Call Was Modified To Show Councilmember's Houston and Wang Out Of Their Seats At 5:07 P.M.
AT THIS TIME, THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LEONA QUARRY AND OAKLAND AREA GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS SHALL BE CONVENED AT 5:07 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT JENKINS WAS NOTED PRESENT AT 5:08 P.M. AND RESUMED
PRESIDING AS CHAIR
3.1 Subject: Leona Quarry GHAD Annual Budget For Fiscal Year 2026/27 From: GHAD Manager
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution 2026/01 Adopting The Annual GHAD Budget For Fiscal Year 2026/27, Updating GHAD Manager Payment Limits Under The Existing Consulting Services Agreement, And Suspending The Assessment Levy For Fiscal Year 2026/27
26-0753
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2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Ramachandran, Unger, and Jenkins6 - Excused: Houston, and Wang2 -
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NO VOTE: 0
The Roll Call Was Modified To Show Councilmember Houston Present At 5:19 P.M.
3.2 Subject: Oakland Area GHAD Annual Budget For Fiscal Year 2026/27 From: GHAD Manager
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution 2026/01 Adopting The Annual GHAD Budget For Fiscal Year 2026/27 And Updating GHAD Manager Payment Limits Under The Existing Consulting Services Agreement
26-0754
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2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, and Jenkins7 - Excused: Wang1 -
NO VOTE: 0
4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
The Roll Call Was Modified To Show Councilmember Wang Present At 5:30 P.M.
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4.1 Subject: 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD)
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Appropriating A Total Award Of United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $14,674,799.07 For Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), And Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDs (HOPWA) Programs For Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
(2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Prepare And Submit To The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development The Annual Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
(3) Appropriating Any Available Revolving Loan Program Income For Housing Rehabilitation Activities;
(4) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award Agreements For Activities As Set Forth In Exhibit A And The List Of Eligible Backup Activities To Be Funded With Funds That Become Available As A Result Of Projects Being Completed, Under Budget, Delayed Or Cancelled, Attached Hereto, Inclusive Of Prior-Year Funding Availability, Subject To Compliance With Any Applicable Competitive Bidding Requirements; And (5) Authorizing The City Administrator To Designate Certifying Official Or Designee Of The Certifying Official For The Purposes Of Title 24 Part 58 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations And Submit To The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development
26-0701
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Councilmember Gallo Made A Motion, Seconded By Councilmember Brown To Open The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed With 7 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Ramachandran, Unger, Houston, Jenkins And 1 Excused:
Wang
Upon The Reading Of Item 4.1 By The City Clerk, The Public Hearing Was Opened At 5:22 P.M.
3 individuals spoke on this item.
At 5:36 P.M. Councilmember Houston made a motion, seconded by
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Councilmember Gallo, To Close The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins
A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
4.2 Subject: Delinquent Business Taxes 2026
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming The Report And Notice Of Liens For Delinquent Business 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 26-0810
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Councilmember Gallo Made A Motion, Seconded By Councilmember Fife To Open The Public Hearing at, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed With Ayes:
8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins
Upon The Reading Of Item 4.2 By The City Clerk, The Public Hearing Was Opened At 5:37 P.M.
4 individuals spoke on this item.
At 5:59 P.M. Councilmember Houston made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fife, To Close The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins
A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
The Roll Call Was Modified To Show Councilmember Brown Excused At 6:04 P.M.
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4.3 Subject: Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes Assessment Of Liens From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt 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 26-0811
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Councilmember Brown Made A Motion, Seconded By Councilmember Gallo To Open The Public Hearing at, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed With Ayes: 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins
Upon The Reading Of Item 4.3 By The City Clerk, The Public Hearing Was Opened At 6:01 P.M.
2 individuals spoke on this item.
At 6:05 P.M. Councilmember Gallo made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Unger,To Close The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed by 7 Ayes: Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins; 1 Excused: Brown
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins7 - Excused: Brown1 -
NO VOTE: 0
The Roll Call Was Modified To Show Councilmember Brown Present At 6:08 P.M.
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4.4 Subject: Mandatory Delinquent Trash Fees 2025-2026
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution (1) Confirming Reports Of The Special Assessments For Delinquent Trash Service Fees, With Administrative Charges, For The Monthly Periods Of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December 2025, January, February, March 2026, And The Quarterly Periods Of July-September 2025, October-December 2025, January-March 2026, April-June 2026; (2) Overruling Any Protests And Objections Related To The Special Assessments Included In Said Report And Imposing The Special Assessments; And (3) Directing The Notice Of Special Assessment Charges Be Turned Over To The County Tax Collector For Collection
26-0812
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Councilmember Unger Made A Motion, Seconded By Councilmember GalloTo Open The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed With Ayes: 7 Ayes: Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins; 1 Excused: Brown
Upon The Reading Of Item 4.4 By The City Clerk, The Public Hearing Was Opened At 6:07 P.M.
2 individuals spoke on this item.
At 6:13 P.M. Councilmember Wang made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gallo, To Close The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
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4.5 Subject: General Plan Update Phase 2: Draft Land Use Framework (Draft Framework) From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Conduct A Study Session To (1) Receive An Informational Presentation And Report On The Draft Land Use Framework Developed As Part Of The General Plan Update Phase 2 Process; And (2) Receive Public Comments; And (3) Provide Feedback To Staff On The Draft Land Use Framework
26-0602
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Councilmember Houston Made A Motion, Seconded By Councilmember Brown To Open The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed With Ayes: 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins
Upon The Reading Of Item 4.5 By The City Clerk, The Public Hearing Was Opened At 6:13 P.M.
20 individuals spoke on this item.
At 7:15 P.M. Councilmember Fife made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gallo, To Close The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed by 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins
A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
5 ACTION ON OTHER NON-CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
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5.1 Subject: FY 2026-27 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes Resolution From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Providing For The Borrowing Of Funds For Fiscal Year 2026-27 And The Sale Of The City Of Oakland 2026-27 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes In An Amount Not To Exceed $200,000,000, Approving An Official Statement, Approving The Execution Of One Or More Note Purchase Agreements Relating To Such Notes, And Authorizing Other Actions In Connection Therewith 26-0739
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0 Speakers Spoke On this Item
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
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5.3 Subject: Consolidation Of The City Of Oakland's November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
From: Office Of The City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A General Municipal Election On November 3, 2026 For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Electors Of The City Of Oakland Proposed Ballot Measure(s); (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The City Of Oakland General Municipal Election With The Statewide Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On November 3, 2026; And (3) Authorizing The City Clerk To Take All Actions Necessary To Hold The Municipal Election 26-0853
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The Council Approved As Amended To Adopt This Resolution With The Following Amendment;
Language:
Shall The Measure Amending Oakland’s Real Property Transfer Tax Ordinance To Eliminate The Foreclosure Exception For All Property Transfers Except Transfers Converting Commercial Property To Certain Housing Or Healthcare Uses, Transfers To Community Banking Organizations, And Certain Transfers Of Residential Properties Of Four Units Or Less, And Allowing The City Council To Establish, Amend, Or Remove Foreclosure-Related Exceptions, Raising Approximately $4-$13 Million Annually Pursuant To Tax Rates In Oakland Municipal Code Section
4.20.020, Beginning January 1, 2027 Until Repealed, Be Adopted? 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Approved On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 7/21/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
Council President Jenkins Called to Have Items 5.4 and 5.5 be Heard Together
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5.4 Subject: Encampment Abatement Policy City Property Analysis From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Inventory Of City-Owned Properties Analyzed For Use As Interim Shelter, Safe Parking, And Vehicle Storage Pursuant To The Encampment Abatement Policy
26-0852
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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: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
5.5 Subject: Encampment Abatement Management Team Operations From: Councilmember Houston
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Encampment Management Team On Encampment Management Operations
26-0869
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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: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
The Roll Call Was Modified To Show Councilmember Ramachandran Out Of Their Seat At 8:15 P.M.
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4.6 Subject: Temporarily Restricted Street Closure From International Blvd.
From: Councilmember Wang
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Temporarily Close To Through Traffic 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue, And 11th Avenue Between International Boulevard And 15th Street, For A Period Of Six Months, Pursuant To California Vehicle Code Section 21101.4, To Disrupt Persistent Activity Associated With Sex Trafficking
26-0742
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Councilmember Brown Made A Motion, Seconded By Councilmember UngerTo Open The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed With Ayes: 8 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger Wang and President Jenkins
Upon The Reading Of Item 4.6 By The City Clerk, The Public Hearing Was Opened At 8:20 P.M.
9 individuals spoke on this item.
At 8:59 P.M. Councilmember Wang made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown To Close The Public Hearing, And Hearing No Objections, The Motion Passed by 6 Ayes: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Unger And Wang; 1 Excused:
Ramachandran; 1 Abstained: Jenkins
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Wang, and Unger6 -
Excused: Ramachandran1 -
Abstained: Jenkins1 -
NO VOTE: 0
The Roll Call Was Modified To Show Councilmember Ramachandran Present At 9:10 P.M.
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6.5 Subject: 2026 Miscellaneous Planning Code Amendments From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance As Recommended By The Planning Commission, Amending Title 17 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (Oakland Planning Code): (1) Updating The Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations For Consistency With State Law And Providing Written Findings Pursuant To Government Code 66326(b); (2) Revising Discontinuance Standards For Nonconforming Activities; (3) Removing Applicability Of S-10 Scenic Route Combining Zone Discretionary Standards To Ministerial Design Review; (4) Permitting Recreational Assembly Activities In The Wood Street D-WS-9 Zone; (5) Revising Minimum Front Setback In D-CO-2 Zone; (6) Removing A Review Deadline From Development Agreement Procedure In Section
17.138.030; (7) Revising Utility Screening Standards In Section 17.124.045; (8) Incorporating Conforming And Clerical Revisions; And (9) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0728
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The Council Approved As Amended On Introduction Of This Ordinance With The Following Amendment;
On Page 97 Of The Legislation (Page 89 Of Exhibit A); Removing Section C, Which States
"C. Whenever A Nonconforming Truck-Intensive Industrial Activities Activity (As Defined In Section 17.103.065), Trucking And Truck-Related Industrial Activity, Or Recycling And Waste-Related Industrial Activity In The M-40, CIX, IG, IO, D-CE-5, D-CE-6, D-CO-5, And D-CO-6 Zones Discontinues Active Operation Of The Nonconforming Subject Activity For More Than Zero (0) Days, Based On Purposeful Abandonment, Sixty (60) Days, The Right To Continue The Nonconforming Use Shall Expire Immediately Upon The Conclusion Of Such Period Of Discontinuance Of Use. However, If Another Activity Has Replaced It, The Former Activity May Thereafter Only Be Resumed If And Only If Such Resumption Would Constitute An Allowable Change Under Subsection 17.114.070.A. Section
17.114.060 Shall Also Apply."
FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) WILL OCCUR ON JULY 21, 2026 A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be
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Approved As Amended On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 7/21/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
At 9:27 P.M. A Motion Was Made By Councilmember Fife, Seconded By Council President Jenkins To Extend The Meeting Past 9:30 P.M.
Motion Passed With 8 Ayes
The Roll Call Was Modified To Show Councilmember Ramachandran Excused At 9:59 P.M. 6 CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
22 Speakers Spoke On This Item
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Wang, seconded by Houston, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
6.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Meetings Of June 12, 2026 And June 16, 2026 26-0820
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6.2 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
26-0821
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
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6.3 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
26-0822
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This City Resolution was Adopted.
6.4 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
26-0823
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6.6 Subject: City Of Oakland V. Steven O. Von Querner Et Al.
From: Office Of The City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (A) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Lease With East Bay Blue Print & Supply Co., A California Corporation, Of Property Located At 1475 14th Avenue For A One-Year Term With The Option To Extend Six Additional One Month Periods For Rent In The Amount Of $7,900 Per Month; (B) Making Findings That The Lease For Below Fair Market Rental Value Is In The Best Interests Of The City; And (C) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0785
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6.7 Subject: Bike Share Franchise Amendment
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Amending Ordinance No. 13355 C.M.S.
Granting An Exclusive Franchise To Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC (Lyft), Formerly Bay Area Motivate, LLC, To Operate A Bike Share Program; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Amendment To The Bike Share Program Franchise Agreement With Lyft To Extend The Term To No Later Than December 31, 2032; (3) Authorizing Advertising Signs On The Bike Sharing Program Equipment, Pursuant To Section 17.104.060 Of The Oakland Planning Code; And (4) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings 26-0758
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6.8 Subject: Oakland Ice Center Lease And Capital Project From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute The Following (A) A Lease And Management Agreement Between The City As Landlord And Sharks Ice, LLC As Tenant To Operate The Oakland Ice Center For An Initial 5-Year Term With Four 5-Year Extension Options At A Rate Of Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($335,000) In Base Rent Per Year, Less An Annual Capital Contribution By The City Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), With An Annual Tenant Capital Contribution Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) And Percentage Rent Of Seven Percent (7%) Of Annual Gross Revenue Above $4.3 Million Dollars;
(B) An Advertising Revenue Sharing Agreement With Tenant Retaining The First One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) And The City Receiving Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Remaining Net Advertising Revenue For A Term Of Five (5) Years With Four 5-Year Extension Options;
(C) The Use Of One Million Three Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred And Ten Dollars ($1,344,910) In Capital Reserve Funds And Up To Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) In Anticipated Net Revenue In Fiscal Year 2025-2026 To Reimburse Sharks Ice, LLC For Losses Realized Under The Current Management Agreement; And (D) Disbursement Agreement With The Sharks Ice, LLC, In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) Of Measure U Bond Funds For A New Refrigeration System And Related Capital Improvements
(2) Making Findings That The Lease For Below Fair Market Rental Value Is In The Best Interest Of The City’s; And
(3) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings 26-0702
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6.9 Subject: Support Of Assembly Bill 2720 (Schiavo)
From: Councilmember Wang
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of Assembly Bill 2720 (Schiavo) Human Trafficking Victim Support Coordinator Is To Be Mandated In Local Law Enforcement Agencies Employing More Than 25 Peace Officer 26-0816
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6.10 Subject: Appointment To The Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Feleciai Favroth To The Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
26-0735
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6.11 Subject: Reappointments To The Oakland Housing Authority From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Reappointment Of Anne Griffith And Lynette Jung-Lee To The Oakland Housing Authority 26-0848
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6.12 Subject: Reappointment To The Wildfire Prevention Commission From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Reappointment Of Helen Bulwik To The Wildfire Prevention Commission
26-0849
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6.13 Subject: Approval Of Tech Cy Pres Grant Fund Award From: Information Technology Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds In The Amount Of Thirty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars And Sixty-Eight Cents ($35,559.68) From The State Of California, Tech Cy Pres Fund To Fully Reimburse The City’s Cost Of Implementing The Connected Seniors Livestream Project, Which Is Designed To Reduce Barriers To Participation In Senior Center Programming By Bringing Real-Time Classes, Wellness Activities, And Community Events Directly Into The Homes Of Older Adults, Especially Those From Marginalized And Historically Underserved Communities, For The Period Of July 8, 2026, To June 30, 2027 26-0855
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6.14 Subject: Oakland School For The Arts Commemorative Street Renaming From: Councilmember Fife
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To (1) Commemoratively Rename Telegraph Avenue Between 18th Street And William Street As ‘OSA Way’ In Honor Of Oakland School For The Arts And (2) Authorize The Installation Of Plaques Honoring Oakland School For The Arts On 18th Street And Telegraph Avenue, 19th Street And Telegraph Avenue; And William Street And Telegraph Avenue, Pursuant To The Policy And Criteria Established By Resolution No. 77967 C.M.S.
26-0862
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6.15 Subject: OPD BAHC FIFA World Cup Grant
From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds In An Amount Up To Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) From The Bay Area Host Committee And To Execute A Grant Agreement For Such Funds To Pay For Oakland Police Department Security Support Operations For The 2026 FIFA World Cup
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6.16 Subject: InnoFin Solutions LLC Professional Services Contract From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Competitive Multiple-Step Solicitation Process Required For The Purchase Of Professional Services And Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements To Award A Contract To InnoFin Solutions LLC For The Purchase Of Professional Services For The Ongoing Support For Budget Implementation, And Budget System Operations And Maintenance For The Oracle Planning And Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS) For Five Years, From July 1, 2026 To June 30, 2031, In The Amount Of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) Per Year, With A Total Contract Amount Of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000)
26-0782
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6.17 Subject: Amendment To Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (The Salary Ordinance) For Various Classifications And Exemptions
From: Human Resources Management Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution Recommending To The Civil Service Board The Exemption Of The Classification Of Employee And Labor Relations Technician From The Operation Of Civil Service; And
26-0772
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2) A Resolution Recommending To The Civil Service Board The Exemption Of The Classification Of Employee And Labor Relations Analyst, Assistant From The Operation Of Civil Service; And
26-0773
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3) A Resolution Recommending To The Civil Service Board The Exemption Of The Classification Of Employee And Labor Relations Analyst From The Operation Of Civil Service; And
26-0774
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4) A Resolution Recommending To The Civil Service Board The Exemption Of The Classification Of Exempt Limited Duration Employee (80-Hour) From The Operation Of Civil Service; And
26-0775
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5) An Ordinance Amending The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (“Salary Ordinance”) To: (A) Add The Full-Time Classification Of Employee And Labor Relations Technician; And (B) Add The Full-Time Classification Of Employee And Labor Relations Analyst, Assistant; And (C) Add The Full-Time Classification Of Employee And Labor Relations Analyst; And (D) Add The Full-Time Classification Of Exempt Limited Duration Employee (80-Hour); And (E) Amend The Salary Of The Full-Time Classification Of Deputy Chief Of Fire Department; And (F) Amend The Salary Of The Full-Time Classification Of Assistant Chief Of Fire Department; And (G) Amend The Salary Of The Full-Time Classification Of Fire Marshal (Sworn)
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6.18 Subject: Amendment To Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (The Salary Ordinance) For Council Member, City Attorney, And City Auditor
From: Human Resources Management Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (“Salary Ordinance”) To Amend The Salary For The Council Member, City Attorney, And City Auditor In Accordance With The Oakland Public Ethics Commission’s Charter-Mandated Salary Adjustments
26-0680
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6.19 Subject: Contracts With United Rotary Brush Corp. And Owens Equipment Sales From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award A Contract To United Rotary Brush Corporation In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $750,000, For The Purchase Of Replacement Brooms And Brushes For Street Sweepers For A Three-Year Term (July 1, 2026 To July 1, 2029), And Two One-Year Options To Renew, In Response To Specification No. 25-140.00 / RFQ 384531; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And
26-0761
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2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award A Contract To Owen Equipment Sales In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $750,000, For The Purchase Of Replacement Brooms And Brushes For Street Sweepers For A Three-Year Term (July 1, 2026 To July 1, 2029), And Two One-Year Options To Renew, In Response To Specification No. 25-140.00 / RFQ 384531; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0808
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6.20 Subject: Contract For Asphalt And Concrete Disposal Service For In-House Paving Operations
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Awarding A Purchase Contract For Asphalt And Concrete Disposal Service To Argent Materials, Inc., In Accord With The Request For Quotations (RFQ No. 403527), Specification No. 26-745-00 And Contractor’s Bid, In An Amount Not To Exceed Five Hundred And Sixty Thousand Dollars ($560,000) Per Year For Three (3) Years, With One (1) Additional Two-Year Option In An Amount Not To Exceed Five Hundred And Sixty Thousand Dollars ($560,000) Per Year, For A Total Not To Exceed $2,800,000.00 Over Five (5) Years;
(2) Waiving Any Further Advertising And Bidding And Awarding A Purchasing Contract For Asphalt And Concrete Disposal Service To Bee Green Recycling & Supply, LLC., In Accord With The Request For Quotations (RFQ No. 403527), Specification No. 26-745-00 And Contractor’s Bid, In An Amount Not To Exceed Five Hundred And Sixty Thousand Dollars ($560,000) Per Year For Three (3) Years, With One (1) Additional Two-Year Option In An Amount Not To Exceed Five Hundred And Sixty Thousand Dollars ($560,000) Per Year, For A Total Not To Exceed $2,800,000.00 Over Five (5) Years; (3) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Findings. 26-0786
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6.21 Subject: Construction Contract Award For Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10, 14th Street Safety Project Between Mandela Parkway And Brush Street From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract To Gruendl Inc.
DBA Ray’s Electric, Inc., For The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10, 14th Street Safety Project Between Mandela Parkway And Brush Street, Project No. 1006187, The Lowest, Responsible, And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, And The Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Two Million, Four Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars, And Eighty-Six Cents ($2,494,685.86); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
26-0804
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6.22 Subject: Costco Exclusive Negotiation Agreement
From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement With Costco Wholesale Corporation For Development Of A Costco Store On City Property Located At 101 Admiral Robert Toney Way And 2308 Wake Avenue, For A 24 Month Term, Conditioned On A $300,000 Exclusive Negotiation Payment, With Two Additional Six-Month Administrative Extensions, Each Conditioned On Payment Of An Additional $25,000; (2) Waiving Competitive Bidding Under Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 2.42; And (3) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
26-0762
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6.23 Subject: BID Annual Reports And Approval Of Assessment Payments From: Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution Approving The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Reports Of the Lakeshore/Lake Park Business Improvementmanagement District Of 2022 (Lakeshore District), The Jack London Improvement District (Jack London District), The Temescal/Telegraph Business Improvement District (Temescal District), The Laurel Business Improvement District 2025 (Laurel District),The Koreatown/Northgate Community Benefit District 2017 (Koreatown District), The Oakland Tourism Business Improvement District (Oakland Tourism District), The Downtown Oakland Community Benefit District 2018 (Downtown Oakland District),The Lake Merritt-Uptown Community Benefit District2018 (Lake Merritt-Uptown District), And The Chinatown Community Benefit District 2021 (Chinatown District) Advisory Boards; (2) Confirming The Continuing Annual Assessment Foreach Said District And Levying Said Assessments;
(3) Increasing The 2026-27 Assessment By 5 Percent For The Jack London District, Temescal District, Lakeshore District, Lake Merritt-Uptown District, And Chinatown District, By 3.2 Percent For The Downtown Oakland District, And By 3 Percent For The Laurel District And The Koreatown District;
(4) Authorizing Payment Of The City Of Oakland Cumulative Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fair Share Assessment In An Approximate Amount Of Five Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars And Thirty-Four Cents ($509,669.34) For City Of Oakland-Owned Properties In The Jack London District, The Temescal District, The Koreatown District, The Downtown Oakland District, The Lake Merritt-Uptown District, And The Chinatown District; And
(5) Renewing The Agreements With The Districts For Administration And Disbursement Of Funds; And
26-0755
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2) A Successor Agency Resolution Authorizing Payment Of The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency's Cumulative Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fair Share Assessment In An Approximate Amount Of Three Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-One Dollars And Thirty-Four Cents ($3,371.34) For One Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency-Owned Property In The Downtown Oakland Community Benefit District 2018 26-0756
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6.24 Subject: Sale Of 319 Chester Street
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 13104 C.M.S., Which Authorized The Sale Of A City-Owned Parcel At 319 Chester Street To The Alliance For West Oakland Development, Authorized Seller Financing For The Purchase Price, Authorized A Construction Loan, And Authorized A Disposition And Development Agreement With The Developer To Develop The Parcel With A Two Family Home For-Sale, To (1) Convert The Project Into An Affordable Rental Project, And (2) Consolidate The City Purchase And Construction Loans Into A Long Term Affordable Rental Loan
26-0737
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6.25 Subject: OFCY Year-Round Program Service Term Awards FY 2026 - 2028 From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Planning And Oversight Committee Recommendation To Award Oakland Fund For Children And Youth (OFCY) Grants To Non-Profit And Public Agencies To Operate Distinct Year-Round Programs In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed Twenty Million Six Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred And Fifty Six Dollars ($20,677,356) For Two Fiscal Years, From July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027, And From July 1, 2027, Through June 30, 2028, Contingent Upon Funding Availability And Program Performance 26-0783
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6.26 Subject: Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Reafffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy (Collectively Found In Resolution Numbers 63950, 80584, 86498, 87036 C.M.S., And Ordinance Number 13515 C.M.S.); (2) Prohibiting The Use Of City Property For Non-City Purposes; (3) Setting Parameters For Responding To Civil Immigration Detainer And Notification Requests; And (4) Consolidating And Codifying These Provisions As Chapters Of The Oakland Municipal Code And Designating This Ordinance As The “City Of Refuge” Ordinance
26-0391
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The Council Approved As Amended On Introduction Of This Ordinance With The Following Amendment;
On Page 5 Of The Legislation, Under 2.21.030. Prohibition For All City Employees.
A. General Provisions
(To Read As)
That In Accordance With State And Federal Laws, City Employees Shall Not Conduct (ADDING IN) "Or Assist In The Enforcement Of Federal Immigration Law" [(STRIKING) "Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement"] And Shall Not Use City Monies, Resources, Or Personnel To Investigate, Question, Detect, Or Apprehend Persons Whose Only Violation Is Or May Be A Civil Violation Of Immigration Law. (ADDING IN) Prohibited Use Of City Resources Includes, But Is Not Limited To Assisting Or Cooperating, In One’s Official Capacity, With Any Investigation, Detention, Or Arrest Procedure, Public Or Clandestine, Conducted By A Federal Immigration Authority Relating Solely To Alleged Civil Immigration Law Violations.
B. Access To City Information And Records
(To Read As)
Further, City Employees Shall Not Collect Or Request Information, Including On Applications Or Otherwise, About Immigration Status For Individuals Receiving Services Unless Authorized By The City Administrator Or Required By Law.
Additionally, City Employees Shall Not Provide Access To Ice To City Records Or Information Beyond What Is Required By Law, Including 8 U.S.C §§ 1373, 1644.
The City Administrator Shall Conduct A Citywide Review Of Forms And Applications In Use To
Ensure That The City Is Not Collecting Immigration Status Information, Except As Authorized By The City Administrator Or Required By Law (ADDING IN) "And Delete Any Immigration Or Citizenship Questions That Are Not Required By Law.
Additionally, The City Administrator Shall Make Explicit That Information That Can Be Used To Determine Or Trace A Person’s Immigration Status Must Be Treated As
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Confidential And Handled Under The City’s Standards For Sensitive Data." AND
Adding In The Following Whereas Clauses Recognizing Black Oakland Residents, Reparational Harm, And Contributions:
WHEREAS, Notwithstanding That The Proposed Legislation Specifies Rules Prohibiting The City From Cooperating With ICE In Federal Immigration Enforcement Efforts And That No Provision In The Legislation Relates To Matters Beyond Federal Immigration Enforcement, The City Council Makes The Following Acknowledgments; And
WHEREAS The City Of Oakland Recognizes That Its Identity, Culture, Economic Strength, Civic Leadership, And Social Justice Movements Have Been Profoundly Shaped By The Generations Of Black Residents, Families, Workers, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Faith Leaders, Activists, And Community Organizations Who Built And Contributed To The Foundation Of Oakland; And
WHEREAS, The City Acknowledges The Historic And Ongoing Harms Experienced By Black Communities Resulting From Slavery, Racial Segregation, Discriminatory Federal, State, And Local Policies, Exclusionary Housing Practices, Redlining, Urban Renewal Displacement, Discriminatory Lending, And Other Systemic Barriers That Limited Access To Homeownership, Wealth Creation, Education, Employment, And Economic Opportunity; And
WHEREAS, The City Recognizes That Black Residents In Oakland Experienced Significant Loss Of Land, Housing Stability, And Generational Wealth Through Racially Discriminatory Housing Practices, Including Redlining, Predatory Lending, Displacement Pressures, And Policies That Contributed To The Decline Of Black Homeownership And The Forced Displacement Of Longtime Oakland Families; And
WHEREAS, The City Acknowledges That The War On Drugs And Related Criminal Justice Policies Disproportionately Impacted Black Oakland Residents, Families, And Neighborhoods, Resulting In Increased Incarceration, Barriers To Employment, Family Separation, Loss Of Economic Mobility, And Long-Term Community Harm; And
WHEREAS, The City Recognizes That Despite These Barriers, Black Oakland Residents Have Demonstrated Extraordinary Resilience And Leadership By Advancing Civil Rights, Building Businesses, Strengthening Neighborhoods, Creating Cultural Institutions, Advocating For Justice, And Contributing To Oakland’s Reputation As A National Center For Equity, Activism, And Social Change; And
WHEREAS, The City Acknowledges That Historical Inequities Have Contributed To Persistent Disparities Affecting Black Residents, Including Disparities In Housing Access, Contracting Opportunities, Business Ownership, Education, Employment, Health Outcomes, And Participation In Emerging Economic Sectors; And
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WHEREAS, The City Affirms That True Refuge, Belonging, And Justice Require The Recognition And Protection Of All Communities Impacted By Historic Discrimination, Including Black Communities Whose Struggles For Freedom, Equality, And Civil Rights Helped Establish Many Of The Protections And Values Oakland Embraces Today; And
WHEREAS, The City Is Committed To Advancing Policies That Address Historic Harms, Promote Restorative And Reparative Justice, Expand Equitable Access To Opportunity, And Ensure That Black Residents And Future Generations Are Included In Oakland’s Economic, Cultural, And Civic Future; And WHEREAS, Oakland’s Commitment To Being A City Of Refuge Includes Honoring The Contributions, Protecting The Dignity, And Affirming The Humanity Of All Communities That Have Faced Systemic Exclusion, Displacement, Discrimination, Or Denial Of Equal Opportunity; And
WHEREAS, The City Of Oakland Recognizes That Honoring And Celebrating Its Black Hometown Heroes Is More Than An Act Of Historical Recognition—It Is An Investment In The City's Future. By Publicly Acknowledging The Achievements, Resilience, Innovation, And Leadership Of Black Oakland Residents Who Have Remained Steadfast Through Decades Of Economic Hardship, Displacement, Systemic Discrimination, And Social Inequities, The City Affirms That Such Recognition Strengthens Civic Pride, Preserves Oakland's Cultural Legacy, Promotes Cultural Tourism, Attracts Investment, Expands Educational Opportunities, Supports Black-Owned Businesses, Inspires Future Generations, And Contributes To The Creation Of Generational Wealth And Inclusive Economic Growth For Black Communities And The City Of Oakland As A Whole; And WHEREAS, The City Honors The Resilience Of Black Oakland Residents Who Remained Rooted In The City Through Decades Of Economic Hardship, Displacement Pressures, Neighborhood Change, And Systemic Inequities, And Acknowledges Their Enduring Contributions To Preserving Oakland’s History, Culture, Community Strength, And Legacy; And
WHEREAS, The City Affirms Its Commitment To Uplifting And Preserving These Stories Through Civic Recognition, Including Honoring Black Leaders And Community Champions Through The City Of Oakland’s Walk Of Fame And Other Public Acknowledgments That Ensure Current And Future Generations Recognize The Lasting Impact Of Black Excellence, Perseverance, And Contributions To The City Of Oakland.
AND
Accepting All Amendments Made At The June 23, 2026 Public Safety Committee Meeting
FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) WILL OCCUR ON JULY 21, 2026 A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Approved As Amended On Introduction and Scheduled for Final Passage to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 7/21/2026. The motion
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carried by the following vote:
Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang, Unger, and Jenkins8 - NO VOTE: 0
6.27 Subject: Reappointment To The Board Of Port Commissioners From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Reappointment Of Alvina Wong As Member To The Board Of Port Commissioners
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S6.28 Subject: Mission Linen Supply Contract Extension And Expansion From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Extending The Cooperative Purchase Agreement With Mission Linen Supply To December 31, 2026, And Increasing The Total Contract Amount To Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), For A Grand Contract Total Amount Of Seven Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings 26-0873
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Councilmember Wang Made A Motion Seconded By Councilmember Houston To Approve The Urgency Finding On Item S6.28 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; Motion Passed By 8 Ayes
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S6.29 Subject: Vegetation Management Services Contract Agreement From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award A Contract To Native Soil, Inc. For Vegetation Management Services In The Wildfire Prevention Zone, With An Initial Three-Year Term From September 1, 2026, Through August 31, 2029, In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000), With Two Options To Extend The Contract For One Additional Year Each In An Amount Not To Exceed Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000) Per Option Year, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,500,000) Over A Maximum Five-Year Term, Subject To Council-Appropriated Funds; And Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings 26-0874
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Councilmember Brown Made A Motion Seconded By Councilmember Houston To Approve The Urgency Finding On Item S6.29 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; Motion Passed By 8 Ayes
This City Resolution was Adopted.
S6.30 Subject: Certification Of The Election Results From The June 2, 2026 Election From: Office Of The City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Declaring The Results Of The City Of Oakland Special Municipal Election Held On Tuesday, June 2, 2026 26-0885
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Councilmember Gallo Made A Motion Seconded By Councilmember Houston To Approve The Urgency Finding On Item S5 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; Motion Passed By 8 Ayes
This City Resolution was Adopted.
July 7, 2026Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland
Redevelopment Successor
Agency/City Council/Geologic
Hazard Abatement District Board
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7 Council Acknowledgments/Annoucements
OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENTS
6 Speakers Spoke During Open Forum
ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL SESSION
(Meeting Shall Conclude No Later Than 9:30 P.M., Unless Extended By Majority Vote Of The Council)
There Being No Further Business, The Council Adjourned The Meeting In Memory Of Jermaine Newton At 10:13 P.M.
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