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Oakland Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting - October 15, 2026

City Council — Thursday, October 15, 2026

BodyOakland, California

SessionCity Council

DateThursday, October 15, 2026

StatusFILED

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Speaker 1

0:09

Good morning and welcome to the rules and legislation committee meeting on this Thursday, October 15th.

0:15

The time is now 10 30, and this meeting shall come to order.

0:20

Before I call roll, I would like to give instructions on how to submit a speaker card.

0:25

If you are here in person and would like to submit a speaker card for an item on the agenda, please fill out a card and turn it into a clerk representative either before the item is read into record or 10 minutes after this meeting began.

0:37

Again, the meeting began at 10 30, so that time will be 10 40.

0:41

We are no longer taking online speaker cards, but you again can fill out a speaker card in person and turn it into a clerk representative before the item is read or um 10 minutes after the meeting began, whichever is comes first.

0:55

Um again online speaker cards were due 24 hours before the meeting, so we will not be accepting those.

1:01

With that, we will now call roll on roll for this meeting is council member excuse me.

1:09

Brown

Speaker 2

1:10

present.

Speaker 1

1:11

Councilmember Fife present.

1:13

Council member Rama Chandran.

Speaker 3

1:15

On our way.

Speaker 1

1:16

And council uh chair jenkins,

Unassigned speaker

1:19

sorry.

Speaker 3

1:19

Present.

Speaker 1

1:20

We have three members present, one excused at this time.

1:24

With that, council president or council chair uh somebody.

1:30

Uh do you have any announcements before we go to our first item?

Speaker 3

1:34

Because of the amount of speakers, we will be cutting uh messing with you.

1:38

Ms.

1:38

Go.

Speaker 1

1:39

All right.

1:40

Moving on to um item two, because as we see listed on the agenda, there are no minutes to approve at this time.

1:47

Item two is determination of scheduling of outstanding committee items, which is also known as your pending list.

1:52

I have no speakers for this item.

1:54

Thank you.

Speaker 3

1:54

Anything from the administration.

Unassigned speaker

1:57

Uh

Speaker 4

1:57

no changes at this time.

Speaker 3

1:58

Anything from my colleagues.

2:00

Seeing that I'll entertain a motion.

2:03

Second.

Speaker 1

2:06

Was a motion by council member five, seconded by council member Brown to approve item two as is on roll.

2:13

Council member Brown.

Speaker 4

2:15

Aye.

Speaker 1

2:15

Bye.

2:16

Aye.

Unassigned speaker

2:16

Uh

Speaker 1

2:17

Councilmember Ramachandran is excused at this time.

2:19

Chair Jenkins.

2:20

Aye.

2:20

And item two is approved with three eyes, one excuse council member Ramachandran.

2:26

That now takes us to new scheduling items.

Unassigned speaker

2:30

Let me make

Speaker 5

2:31

sure.

2:32

I have

Speaker 1

2:33

item 3.1 is a resolution authorizing the city administrator to accept an appropriate 20 uh fiscal year 2026 through 2027.

2:43

Uh surrendered and abandoned vessel exchange grant in the amount of $75,000 for abandoned vessel abatement and release services to authorizing a 10% income personal match of $7,500, authorizing general purpose fund central service over services, operations, contributions for associated services of $12,180, and waiving the city's advertising competitive bidding requirements for entering into professional services agreement with specialized vendors who can provide abatement removal storage and disposal of abandoned vessels on an as-needed basis when marine unit experts determine such services are required based on the type of vessel.

3:39

And this item is being requested to be scheduled for the October 20th City Council agenda on consent.

3:45

Noting there is a Rule 24 listed for this item, and I will read that into record.

4:11

Therefore, OPD is trying to have the funds approved as soon as possible.

4:18

Item 3.2 is a title change for the Baco Tilly item.

4:23

I will read in the new title.

4:25

It has also a new updated short title or subject, which is Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP procurement enhancement services.

Unassigned speaker

4:37

Adopt a resolution authorizing the city administrator or designee to enter into a professional services agreement with Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP to provide procurement purchasing and contract enhancement implementation services and the amount not to exceed two hundred forty-nine thousand dollars and waiving the city's competitive the waiving the city's competitive RFPQ requirements under OMC and the local small local business enterprise requirements.

Speaker 1

5:09

The item is scheduled for the October 27th Finance and Management Committee Agenda, noting Councilmember Ramachandran's arrival.

5:20

Moving to item 3.3.

5:24

Item 3.3, I believe has a title change.

5:28

Thank

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Public Works█████████████████17%

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Summary of Proceedings

Oakland Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting - October 15, 2026

The Rules & Legislation Committee of the Oakland City Council convened on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the City Council Chamber. Council President Kevin Jenkins chaired the meeting. The committee’s primary function was to set the legislative schedule, forwarding items to full council or other committees for further consideration. All committee members were eventually present: Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Janani Ramachandran (arrived at 10:35 AM), and Kevin Jenkins.

Public Comments & Testimony

Three speakers from One Fair Wage addressed the committee during Open Forum. Tonisha Scott, Micole Edwards, and Oray Amone urged the council to place a certified $30 per hour minimum wage ballot measure on the next available council agenda. They stated that the community had gathered enough signatures to qualify the measure and that state law requires the council to place a properly certified measure on its agenda. The speakers called on the committee to follow the law and allow voters to decide, noting that Alameda County had similarly called for a study before making a decision.

Discussion Items

Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items (Item 2): The committee reviewed and approved the pending list of outstanding committee items with no changes. Motion by Councilmember Fife, seconded by Councilmember Brown, carried 3-0 (Ramachandran excused).
New Scheduling Items (Item 3): The committee considered 27 items (3.1 through 3.27) for scheduling, including new items and recommendations from the October 13 Finance & Management, Public Works & Transportation, Community & Economic Development, and Special Public Safety committees. Key actions included:
- 3.1 (SAVE Grant): Scheduled for October 20 City Council consent agenda with a Rule 24 urgency finding due to upcoming El Niño storms.
- 3.2 (Baker Tilly Advisory Group): Title change approved; scheduled for October 27 Finance & Management Committee.
- 3.3 (Executive Recruitment Agreements): Title change and scheduling for October 27 Finance & Management.
- 3.4 (Cannabis Program Report): Title change by Councilmember Gallo’s office; scheduled for November 17 Community & Economic Development Committee.
- 3.5 (Sale of Garfield Park to OUSD): Title change and scheduling for October 27 Life Enrichment Committee.
- 3.6 (2027 Legislative Calendar): Scheduled for October 29 Rules & Legislation Committee.
- 3.7 (Appointment to Rent Board): Scheduled for October 29 Rules & Legislation.
- 3.8 (MOU with Piedmont for Firefighter Training): Scheduled for November 10 City Council consent agenda with a Rule 24 urgency finding to align with the November 2026 Fire Academy.
- 3.9 (Anti-Displacement Programs Report): Scheduled for November 17 Community & Economic Development.
- 3.10 (Vegetation Management Report): Scheduled for November 17 Public Safety; Councilmember Ramachandran added as a co-sponsor.
- 3.11 (Violence Reduction through Measure NN): Scheduled for November 30 special joint meeting at 12:30 PM.
- 3.12–3.14, 3.15–3.19, 3.20–3.25, 3.27: All forwarded as recommended (mostly on consent) for October 20 City Council agenda, with noted amendments for items 3.13 (parking citation system extension with terms limited to June 30, 2027 and privacy protections), 3.23 (affordable housing funding with conditions on Measure U bonds), 3.24 (trust fund ordinance update), and 3.25 (nuisance penalties amended to include $2,500 and “major” violation language).
- 3.26 (CPRA Bi-Annual Report): Continued to October 27 Public Safety Committee.
Review of Draft Agendas (Item 4): The committee reviewed draft agendas for upcoming council and committee meetings. Councilmember Ramachandran announced a special Finance & Management Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM (replacing the regular 9:30 AM meeting) to ensure a quorum.

Key Outcomes

Item 2 (Pending List): Approved unanimously (3-0, Ramachandran excused).
Item 3 (New Scheduling Items and Committee Recommendations): Approved as amended by a 4-0 vote (Brown, Fife, Ramachandran, Jenkins). All scheduling directions and amendments were adopted.
Item 4 (Draft Agendas): Approved as amended (special Finance & Management Committee on October 27 at 9:00 AM) by a 4-0 vote.
The meeting adjourned at 10:56 AM.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning and welcome to the rules and legislation committee meeting on this Thursday, October 15th. The time is now 10 30, and this meeting shall come to order. Before I call roll, I would like to give instructions on how to submit a speaker card. If you are here in person and would like to submit a speaker card for an item on the agenda, please fill out a card and turn it into a clerk representative either before the item is read into record or 10 minutes after this meeting began. Again, the meeting began at 10 30, so that time will be 10 40. We are no longer taking online speaker cards, but you again can fill out a speaker card in person and turn it into a clerk representative before the item is read or um 10 minutes after the meeting began, whichever is comes first. Um again online speaker cards were due 24 hours before the meeting, so we will not be accepting those. With that, we will now call roll on roll for this meeting is council member excuse me. Brown present. Councilmember Fife present. Council member Rama Chandran. On our way. And council uh chair jenkins, sorry. Present. We have three members present, one excused at this time. With that, council president or council chair uh somebody. Uh do you have any announcements before we go to our first item? Because of the amount of speakers, we will be cutting uh messing with you. Ms. Go. All right. Moving on to um item two, because as we see listed on the agenda, there are no minutes to approve at this time. Item two is determination of scheduling of outstanding committee items, which is also known as your pending list. I have no speakers for this item. Thank you. Anything from the administration. Uh no changes at this time. Anything from my colleagues. Seeing that I'll entertain a motion. Second. Was a motion by council member five, seconded by council member Brown to approve item two as is on roll. Council member Brown. Aye. Bye. Aye. Uh Councilmember Ramachandran is excused at this time. Chair Jenkins. Aye. And item two is approved with three eyes, one excuse council member Ramachandran. That now takes us to new scheduling items. Let me make sure. I have item 3.1 is a resolution authorizing the city administrator to accept an appropriate 20 uh fiscal year 2026 through 2027. Uh surrendered and abandoned vessel exchange grant in the amount of $75,000 for abandoned vessel abatement and release services to authorizing a 10% income personal match of $7,500, authorizing general purpose fund central service over services, operations, contributions for associated services of $12,180, and waiving the city's advertising competitive bidding requirements for entering into professional services agreement with specialized vendors who can provide abatement removal storage and disposal of abandoned vessels on an as-needed basis when marine unit experts determine such services are required based on the type of vessel. And this item is being requested to be scheduled for the October 20th City Council agenda on consent.

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