APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
RESOLUTION:
1. ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UP TO FOUR HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000) TO SERVE MEDI-CAL ELIGIBLE
INDIVIDUALS AND RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT THROUGH THE
COUNTY MEDI-CAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES (CMAA)
PROGRAM AND THE TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT (TCM)
PROGRAM;
2. AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE
FISCAL YEAR 2026–27 MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE CMAA AND TCM PROGRAMS IN OAKLAND; AND
3. ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING ANY ADDITIONAL CMAA AND
TCM FUNDS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE DURING THE TERM OF
THE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the federal government authorizes reimbursement to local governmental agencies for eligible County Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (CMAA) that improve the identification of, enrollment in, and access to Medi-Cal and other medically necessary services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS, the Targeted Case Management (TCM) Program provides federal reimbursement for eligible case management services that assist Medi-Cal beneficiaries in obtaining medical, behavioral health, long-term services and supports, and other community-based services necessary to maintain their health, safety, and independence; and WHEREAS, Alameda County Health serves as the Local Governmental Agency responsible for administering the CMAA and TCM Programs within Alameda County and requires participating agencies to execute annual Memoranda of Understanding in order to receive federal reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland Human Services Department (HSD) has participated in the CMAA Program since 2004 and has used federal reimbursement to support eligible outreach, 2 enrollment assistance, care coordination, information and referral, transportation coordination, and other administrative activities that benefit Oakland residents; and WHEREAS, the HSD is reestablishing participation in the TCM Program to strengthen coordinated case management services for frail older adults, adults with disabilities, individuals experiencing homelessness, and other Medi-Cal-eligible Oakland residents; and WHEREAS, participation in the CMAA and TCM Programs enables the City to maximize available federal reimbursement for eligible services already provided, strengthen the financial sustainability of HSD programs, and improve access to coordinated health and supportive services for Oakland residents; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to continue participating in the CMAA Program and resume participation in the TCM Program by executing Fiscal Year 2026–27 Memoranda of Understanding with Alameda County Health for the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Administrator to enter into Fiscal Year 2026–27 Memoranda of Understanding with Alameda County Health for participation in the CMAA and TCM Programs, and to execute any amendments thereto that do not materially increase the obligations of the City; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That Council hereby accepts and appropriates up to $400,000 in reimbursement received through the CMAA and TCM Programs for Fiscal Year 2026–27 to the State of California Other Fund (2159), Senior Aide Program Organization (75651), Medi-Cal Admin Activities Project (1000323), and Empowering Seniors & People with Disability Program (YS14), for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and every year thereafter; be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby accepts and appropriates any additional CMAA and TCM funds that may become available during the term of the Fiscal Year 2026–27 Memoranda of Understanding with Alameda County Health; and be it //
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3 FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator, or designee, is authorized to take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this Resolution, including executing any required program documents, certifications, amendments, and related administrative actions consistent with the purposes of this Resolution.
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
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