Public Meetings - Oakland, California

The Rules and Legislation Committee of the Oakland City Council met on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The meeting began at 10:31 a.m., just after the posted 10:30 a.m. start time, in the City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor, Oakland City Hall. Council President Kevin Jenkins chaired the meeting. Councilmembers Rowena Brown and Janani Ramachandran were present at roll call; Councilmember Carroll Fife was excused and arrived at 10:33 a.m. The committee approved minutes, the outstanding-items schedule, two new scheduling items, and the draft agenda and pending-list review, with all votes unanimous. Approval of Draft Minutes (Item 1) - A motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Ramachandran, approved the draft minutes of the October 8, 2026 committee meeting. The vote was 3 ayes (Brown, Ramachandran, Jenkins); Councilmember Fife was excused. Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items (Item 2) - A motion by Councilmember Ramachandran, seconded by Councilmember Brown, approved the Rules and Legislation Committee pending list as presented. The vote was 3 ayes; Councilmember Fife was excused. New Scheduling Item 3.1 - Minimum Wage Ballot Measure - The City Clerk requested scheduling of the certified initiative petition for the Oakland Living Wage For All Act of 2026. Under Rule 24, election matters move directly to the City Council. - The proposed package includes a resolution accepting the certification of the petition examination results and, under California Elections Code Section 9215, requires the City Council to choose one of three options: - Adopt without alteration an ordinance increasing Oakland's minimum wage to $30 for Oakland employees by July 1, 2037, among other provisions; - Submit the initiative to voters at the next general municipal election on November 7, 2028, or at a special election held 88-103 days after the call of the election; or - Order a report on the measure's effects under Elections Code Section 9212, to be presented to the City Council within 30 days on the December 1, 2026 non-consent agenda. New Scheduling Item 3.2 - Data Center Moratorium Report and Extension - The committee considered scheduling a state-required written report under Government Code Section 65858, subdivision (d), due within 35 days of the October 6, 2026 approval of the 45-day interim emergency moratorium (Interim Emergency Ordinance No. 13899 C.M.S.). The report would describe measures taken to alleviate the conditions that led to the moratorium and include appropriate CEQA findings. - The committee also considered scheduling an interim emergency ordinance to extend the temporary moratorium on approvals of land use entitlements and agreements for data center development or operation in Oakland for 10 months and 15 days. - Both pieces were requested for the November 10, 2026 special City Council agenda as a public hearing, using Rule 24 to bypass committee review because of state-law deadlines. Public Comments & Testimony - Tonisha Scott, a member leader of One for Wage, thanked the committee for taking up the living wage for all measure and following the law. She said a colleague, Miss Edwards of District 3's Acorn Project, could not attend because she does not earn $30 an hour and must work as many hours as her employer offers; Ms. Scott lives in District 7, earns more than $30 an hour, and was attending on her day off to advocate for workers. She stated that Oakland workers deserve a living wage and asked the committee to meet with the coalition. - The chair noted two speaker cards for this item; only Ms. Scott's remarks appear in the transcript. Review of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, and Committee Meetings (Item 4) - The committee reviewed the October 27, 2026 committee agendas, the October 29, 2026 Rules and Legislation Committee agenda, pending lists, and the draft November 5, 2026 agenda, noting that November 3, 2026 is canceled for the election. - Michael Ford of the Department of Transportation requested that item 3 on the October 27 Public Safety Committee agenda be withdrawn and rescheduled to the November 17 Public Safety Committee meeting; he said Chair Wong supported the request by email. - A motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Ramachandran, approved item 4 as amended. The vote was 4 ayes (Brown, Fife, Ramachandran, Jenkins). Key Outcomes - Item 1 approved, 3-0 with one excused. - Item 2 approved, 3-0 with one excused. - Item 3 (both the minimum wage and data center scheduling items) approved as submitted, 4-0. - Item 4 approved as amended, 4-0, including withdrawal and rescheduling of the Public Safety Committee item to November 17, 2026. - Open Forum had no speakers, and the meeting adjourned.

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.

The Public Works and Transportation Committee of the Oakland City Council met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Chair Zac Unger presided; Councilmembers Unger, Ken Houston, and Noel Gallo were present, and Councilmember Charlene Wang was excused. The committee voted unanimously, 3-0 on every roll call, on all items requiring a vote. It approved the minutes and the amended schedule of outstanding items, and it forwarded five construction and grant resolutions to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent calendar and the capital-improvement audit to the non-consent calendar. According to the draft minutes, the meeting convened at 11:32 a.m. and adjourned at 1:05 p.m. Consent Calendar - The committee did not use a separate consent calendar, but the following items were approved unanimously and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent calendar: East 12th Street Bikeway construction contract; Liberation Park Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities amendment; MLK Jr. Way construction management services; ready-mix concrete procurement; and EPA Arroyo Viejo Creek PCB remediation grant. - Draft minutes of the September 22, 2026 committee meeting were approved 3-0. - The outstanding committee items schedule was approved as amended 3-0, removing the 2025 Safe Oakland Streets annual informational report from the October 27, 2026 Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda because it had been inadvertently placed there. Public Comments and Testimony - Ms. Sada Olabala, a public speaker, voiced opposition or concern on multiple items: she questioned how protected bike lanes are swept and called for equitable bike-lane placement across East and West Oakland; she questioned the city's parking arrangement with the ice center and said sidewalk lawsuits need discussion; she demanded more race equity in construction hiring and subcontracting and more Black workers on city projects; she criticized what she described as small allocations to Black cultural institutions compared with larger city allocations in the Liberation Park grant; she challenged the waiver of sanctuary city and border-wall contracting prohibitions for concrete suppliers and said the city's position was inconsistent; she asked whether the EPA grant required matching funds; and in Open Forum she questioned pay raises for city employees who do not live in Oakland. - Kevin Daly, a public speaker, expressed support for the East 12th Street Bikeway, the MLK Jr. Way streetscape work, and the ready-mix concrete procurement; he praised the city auditor's report, noted Oakland's 30-year ADA consent decree, and asked for clearer statements about air-quality benefits. - Blair Beekman signed up on several items but was not recognized in the queue. Discussion Items East 12th Street Bikeway Construction Contract Award - Department of Transportation staff recommended awarding a $5,055,898 construction contract to McGuire and Hester, the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with authority for change orders up to 25% of the base award ($1,263,974.50), and CEQA findings. The project closes a one-mile bikeway gap between International Boulevard at 54th Avenue and the Fruitvale BART station, adding protected bike lanes, ADA improvements, signal upgrades, and traffic calming. Four bids were received on July 2, 2026. Funding comes from an Alameda County Transportation Commission grant, Measure U, and gas tax. Construction was estimated to begin in spring 2027 and finish around mid-to-end 2028. - Councilmember Houston asked about SLBE/LBE participation, noting a proposed $1,384,148 in certified small and very small local business work and a 52.94% local participation figure with a 63.02% credit. Staff said change orders are evaluated case by case and the whole project must still meet minimum SLBE/LBE requirements. The Assistant City Administrator noted that DWESS is piloting B2G software with HCD to track prime-to-subcontractor payments and will report back. - Approved 3-0 and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent calendar. Amendment to Resolution No. 91091 C.M.S. - Liberation Park - Staff described the item as a technical amendment to accept and appropriate up to $44,661,404 in State of California Round 8 2024-2025 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities loan and grant funds for the Residences at Liberation Park. It changes the recipient of a portion of the funds and adjusts funding amounts; the projects are unchanged. The state requires the amended resolution before releasing funds. - A public speaker criticized the grant's race-equity statement and the size of allocations to Black cultural institutions compared with city allocations. - Approved 3-0 and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent calendar. MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements Construction Management Support Services - Staff recommended a $4,000,000 professional services agreement with Azad Engineering PC, an Oakland SLBE-certified firm, to provide construction management, resident engineering, inspection, and materials testing for the MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements Project between 2nd and 14th Streets. The project includes pedestrian crossings, lighting, street trees, seating, a two-way cycle track, and signal upgrades. Azad proposed to self-perform 70% of the scope. DOT's construction management team has an 80% vacancy rate, which staff cited as the reason for contracting out. - Public comment included support from Kevin Daly and questions from Ms. Olabala about air-quality claims and workforce equity. - Approved 3-0 and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent calendar. Ready-Mix Concrete Procurement - Staff recommended authorizing as-needed purchases from CalPortland, CEMEX, and one additional eligible ready-mix supplier for four years, up to $400,000 per supplier per year, $1,200,000 annually, and $4,800,000 total; paying up to $70,000 in unpaid CalPortland invoices; waiving competitive bidding and open-market purchase requirements; and granting limited restricted waivers of the Border Wall Contracting Prohibition and the Sanctuary City Contracting Prohibition for CalPortland and CEMEX, with conditional waiver for a third supplier, plus CEQA findings. - Staff explained that ready-mix concrete is essential for in-house sidewalk and ADA curb-ramp work, that a 2025 request for quotes received no responses, and that only two ready-mix providers currently operate in Oakland. CalPortland and CEMEX accepted purchase-order terms but declined the city's additional Schedule I and Schedule W certifications, citing administrative burden and available private-sector work. A third supplier could be added if a plant reopens, such as Sierra Pacific's former Wood Street plant. - Councilmember Houston requested the concrete mix designs to research other suppliers and asked about local employment and pre-mix trucks. Staff said CalPortland could not estimate its Oakland workforce and that the city's equipment backlog exceeds $50 million. - Approved 3-0 and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent calendar. Audit of Capital Improvement Program Financial Management - City Auditor Michael Houston presented an audit covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. The city spent about $300 million on capital projects in that period, with Measure K the largest source at $153 million. - The audit found four main problem areas: (1) outdated and non-formally-adopted construction management guidance, inconsistent approvals, long change-order issuance times (average 79 days, median 35, against a 30-day goal), and high vacancies (about half of construction management civil engineer positions vacant and 7.6 of 14.6 FTE vacant in the Capital Contracts Division); (2) weak payment controls, including $35,000 in overpayments on 7 of 46 reviewed projects, average invoice processing time of 47 days, $66,000 in interest paid because of late payments, and 4 of 28 sampled change-order transactions without funds reserved; (3) inadequate oversight of Measure KK and Measure U bond funds, including a wrong-fund transaction, a sewer-fund mischarge on a transportation project, and missing required annual audits; and (4) lack of a comprehensive long-term capital plan since fiscal year 2022-23, with 5 of 92 reviewed change orders potentially avoidable through better pre-construction planning. - The auditor made 17 recommendations, and city administration agreed or partly agreed with all 17. Administration committed to updating and adopting the construction management manual by February 2027, developing written on-call contract guidance, strengthening payment and segregation-of-duties controls, and pursuing a 10-year capital improvement plan with annual reporting. - In discussion, Chair Unger noted a prior Finance Committee report showing capital projects paid on time about 55% versus 90% for other projects. Councilmember Houston pressed for design-build project delivery and for change orders above certain dollar amounts to return to council; Public Works Director Liam Garland said the department is open to design-build for large facility projects and would discuss reporting thresholds. - Approved 3-0 and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council non-consent calendar so the auditor could present to the full council. EPA San Francisco Bay Program Grant - Arroyo Viejo Creek - Public Works staff recommended accepting up to $3,000,000 from the U.S. EPA San Francisco Bay Program for PCB remediation in Arroyo Viejo Creek, with CEQA findings. The grant supports a 2022 cleanup order by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board under which the city and Union Pacific Railroad were named jointly responsible parties. Remediation costs are estimated at up to approximately $8 million, with a 50/50 cost share; the city's share would otherwise be about $4 million. - In response to a public question, staff confirmed the grant requires a 25% match, or $1 million, with sources identified in the agenda report as the Monsanto Settlement and the City Facilities Fund. - Approved 3-0 and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent calendar. Open Forum - One speaker, Ms. Sada Olabala, spoke during Open Forum about city employee residency and pay raises. She said 32% of city employees live in Oakland, while 92% of police and an estimated 80-something percent of fire workers do not, and questioned whether Oakland residents should fund pay raises for non-resident employees. Key Outcomes - Every roll-call vote was 3-0, with Councilmember Wang excused. - Items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 were forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent calendar. - Item 7 was forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council non-consent calendar. - Item 1 (minutes) and Item 2 (outstanding items schedule) were approved as routine matters. - Next steps include City Council action on October 20, 2026; administration implementation of the audit recommendations; DWESS and DOT tracking of SLBE payments; and follow-up on design-build opportunities and change-order reporting thresholds. Note: The draft minutes open by referring to the Finance and Management Committee, while the agenda and transcript identify this body as the Public Works and Transportation Committee.

The Finance & Management Committee of the Oakland City Council met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the City Council Chamber. Chair Ramachandran presided, with Councilmembers Brown and Unger present and Councilmember Wang excused. The committee approved the previous meeting minutes, accepted the schedule of outstanding items, and voted on two major contract extensions: one for payroll system support with Mythics, LLC and one for the city's parking citation system with Modaxo Traffic Management Inc. The meeting adjourned at 10:26 AM. Consent Calendar - Approval of the draft minutes from the committee meeting of September 22, 2026 – accepted unanimously (3-0). - Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items – accepted unanimously (3-0) after one public speaker and a staff report noting that the city administrator's spending report (covering 2023‑24 through 2025‑26) is scheduled for the October 27, 2026 committee meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - On Item 2 (schedule of outstanding items): Ms. Sado Olabala criticized the committee for consistently ignoring issues, specifically citing the lack of an annual report on the city administrator's capacity to spend up to $250,000 and the absence of a fiscal impact analysis of Oakland's sanctuary city designation. - On Item 3 (Mythics, LLC extension): Ms. Olabala questioned the fiscal impact statement's phrase "subject to funding availability" and noted that the agreement's start date of July 1, 2026 was retroactive to October 13, 2026, warning of potential liability from approving contracts after the fact. - On Item 4 (parking citation system): Sean Mackin argued that parking policy, traffic safety, and collections are integrated and that the Finance Department had not sought input from OakDOT. He also noted that the contract extension did not address the upcoming demand-based parking rollout. Ms. Olabala criticized the use of Rule 28 to bypass the Rules Committee, questioned whether outstanding invoices violated the Prompt Payment Policy, and asked at what point the contract had been transferred from Conduit to Modaxo without council approval. - During Open Forum: Ms. Olabala raised concerns about the expired contract with ABC Security and requested that future contracts include race‑demographic equity considerations. Kevin Daly expressed ongoing concerns about police overtime and the quality of OPD collision reports, citing a poorly written report on a fatal October 9 collision on Foothill Boulevard. Discussion Items - Item 3 – Mythics, LLC Agreement Extension: Staff (Angela Saxena, Payroll Administrator) recommended extending the IT co‑op agreement with Mythics to November 30, 2028 and increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount from $249,850 to $1,250,000. The increase was needed because retirements and a new AWS/RDO schedule required specialized Oracle programming that no in‑house staff could perform without breaking the system. Councilmembers asked about FLSA compliance and overtime calculations. Staff noted the contract would help document and train staff, automate overtime rules, and prepare for future ERP upgrades. The committee approved forwarding the item to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent agenda. - Item 4 – Parking Citation System Agreement Extension: Staff (Nicole Welch, Revenue and Tax Administrator) sought a fourth amendment extending the agreement with Modaxo Traffic Management Inc. (d/b/a Trellant) to March 31, 2028 for a total not‑to‑exceed $5,279,143, including authorization to pay $1,347,328 in outstanding invoices, and a waiver of competitive solicitation. The system handles citation processing, permits, payments, customer portals, collections, and integration with enforcement field devices, supporting approximately $29.7 million in budgeted parking revenue. Finance inherited the contract from DOT in July 2026. Councilmembers expressed strong concerns about the 30% contingency collection fee applied to delinquent citations, privacy implications of license plate reader data, and the retroactive nature of the extension (the contract had expired in April 2026). After debate, Councilmember Ramachandran moved to amend the staff recommendation to (1) extend the agreement only to June 30, 2027 under the same terms, (2) include privacy protections to avoid unnecessary data collection, (3) authorize payment of outstanding invoices, and (4) direct staff to return to council as soon as possible with options for other vendors. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). Key Outcomes - Item 1: Minutes of September 22, 2026 accepted. - Item 2: Schedule of outstanding committee items approved as presented. - Item 3 (Mythics): Forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent agenda with a unanimous (3-0) vote. - Item 4 (Parking System): Approved as amended (3-0) – term shortened to June 30, 2027; privacy protections added; outstanding invoices authorized; staff directed to explore other vendor options and report back by early 2027. Forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent agenda with amendments read into the record.

The Oakland City Council Special Public Safety Committee convened at 4:10 PM on October 13, 2026, with Chairperson Charlene Wang presiding. All four committee members were present: Councilmembers Carroll Fife, Ken Houston, Rowena Brown, and Charlene Wang. The committee considered a determination of outstanding committee items, a biannual informational report from the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA), and an OPD Firearm Relinquishment Grant. Public comments addressed housing safety, police oversight, gun violence, and community services. The meeting adjourned at 4:57 PM. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 2 – Determination of Schedule: Maeve Griffin (unhoused resident) raised concerns about unsafe housing density, the need to distinguish between militarized and protective equipment, praised the Wood Street People’s Collective, and criticized DPW for removing her RV. Rajni Mandal (District 4) commended the end of federal police oversight (NSA) and suggested the committee reconsider continued NSA reports in favor of periodic updates from OPD risk management or the constitutional policing administrator. - Item 3 – CPRA Report: Several speakers signed up but waived their time after the item was continued. - Item 5 – Firearm Relinquishment Grant: Asada Olabala asked whether gun owners can voluntarily forfeit firearms and whether storage fees apply; Lieutenant Urquiza confirmed no storage fees and that forfeited guns are destroyed. Rajni Mandal raised community frustrations with non-emergency crime reporting delays and understaffing, urging a streamlined reporting process. - Open Forum: Additional comments from Asada Olabala (on police commission, racial profiling), Maeve Griffin (Wood Street Collective displacement), and Edwin Hagler (Community Brothers) requesting city contracts for cleanup work. Discussion Items - Item 2 – Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items: The committee accepted the schedule as presented after public comment. A motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Chair Wang, passed 4–0. - Item 3 – Receive Biannual Informational Report from CPRA: Director Lawson appeared but had lost her voice and could not present a planned PowerPoint (not submitted in writing in advance, per City Attorney advice). She provided final physical copies of the 2025 annual report. The committee voted unanimously (4–0) to continue this item to the October 27, 2026 Public Safety Committee meeting to allow formal submission of materials. - Item 5 – OPD Firearm Relinquishment Grant (Resolution 27-0145): Lieutenant Gabriel Urquiza presented the grant, which ratifies an MOU signed by former Chief Floyd Mitchell with the Alameda County Superior Court, effective December 1, 2024. The grant reimburses up to $1,563,571 for equipment and staffing to support firearm relinquishment, including enforcement of Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) and removal of firearms from prohibited persons. Key points: 65 of 67 homicides in 2025 involved firearms; 54 firearms have been recovered under the initiative; the grant funds 4 sworn officers (20% of salary) and 1 professional staff member (20%) plus overtime for field operations; the ceasefire section currently has 16 officers (down from over 32). Discussion covered technology integration, community education on GVROs, and staffing strain. Councilmember Brown moved to approve staff recommendations and forward to the full City Council consent agenda on October 20, 2026. Motion passed 4–0. Key Outcomes - Item 2: Accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items (4–0). - Item 3: Continued to October 27, 2026 Public Safety Committee (4–0). - Item 5: Approved staff recommendation and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 City Council consent agenda (4–0).

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time: 1:34 PM – 3:58 PM Location: City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor, City Hall Committee Members Present: Rowena Brown (Chair), Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, Carroll Fife (arrived at 1:38 PM) Excused: None (Fife arrived) Also Present: Councilmember Kevin Houston (created quorum of City Council) The Community and Economic Development Committee met to consider eight agenda items. Due to the presence of Councilmember Houston, a quorum of the full City Council was noted, and the committee adjourned at 1:42 PM to convene as a Special Meeting of the City Council. All subsequent actions were taken under that Special Meeting. Consent Calendar - Approval of Draft Minutes (September 22, 2026): Accepted unanimously (3-0, Fife excused). - Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items: Accepted unanimously (3-0, Fife excused). Public Comments & Testimony - San Leandro Creek Trail (Item 3): Five speakers spoke in favor, including Robin Freeman (emeritus chair, Merritt College; co-director, Brower Dellums Institute), David Ralston (resident), Marquita Price (not transcribed), Aya Jeffers-Fabro (co-director, East Oakland Neighborhoods Initiative), and Asada Olabala. They emphasized the 20-year community effort, the need for environmental justice, and community stewardship. One speaker (Blair Beekman) raised liability concerns and questioned the 25-year term without performance evaluation. - Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Termination (Item 4): One speaker (Asada Olabala) questioned the ability to dispose of the 88 parking garage and other leftover properties. - TOT Sharing Agreement with Oakland Roots & Soul (Item 5): Three speakers, including Lindsay Barenz (President, Oakland Roots & Soul), praised the agreement, noting 21 watch parties, over 15,000 fans, and a renovated futsal court. Two speakers (Asada Olabala and Damian Rainey) questioned the net financial benefit and urged a holistic assessment beyond direct TOT. - Affordable Housing Funding (Item 6): Six speakers expressed strong support: Tesla McAro (Exec. Dir., Supportive Housing Community Land Alliance), Faith Kirkpatrick (Related California), David Chen (East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation), Jessica Lin Tobas (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates), Jeff Levin (East Bay Housing Organizations), and Asada Olabala (who criticized $30 million given to Lincoln Park project). - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Update (Item 7): Two speakers spoke in support, including Logan McDonnell (BACS), who highlighted a 20% decrease in homelessness since prevention efforts began, and Asada Olabala (who called for prioritizing citizens). - Increasing Civil Penalties on Unabated Nuisances (Item 8): No public speakers. - Open Forum: One speaker (Asada Olabala) discussed declining football participation in Oakland schools due to demographic shifts. Discussion Items - Item 3: San Leandro Creek Trail Cooperative Maintenance Agreement Staff (Shaina from Sustainability) presented a 25-year license agreement with Alameda County Flood Control for a 0.7-mile trail segment (from Hagenberger to Columbia Gardens Park). The county received a $4.1 million state grant in 2018. The city would immediately sub-license to the Oakland Parks & Recreation Foundation (OPRF) for 25 years, building on successful OPRF stewardship at Lake Merritt and Tyrone Kearney Park. Community groups have raised over $500,000; annual city maintenance cost estimated at $20,000–$25,000 if no sub-licensee. Councilmember Houston asked about insurance requirements; staff confirmed OPRF must provide adequate insurance. Councilmember Fife asked if volunteers would be compensated; staff noted that is the goal but depends on fundraising. The trail is already being used; a December 31, 2026 deadline for a coastal commission grant was noted. Approved and forwarded to Oct. 20 City Council (consent), 4-0. - Item 4: Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Termination Plan Ashley Cannett (EWD) and Patrick Lane (former redevelopment manager, now annuitant) explained the plan to transfer all ORSA assets/liabilities (except bond debts) to the city, writing off $1.6 million in uncollectable loans (doubtful accounts for 20+ years). Remaining assets: three active commercial loans, affordable housing loans, development agreements (e.g., Courtyard Marriott, Swan's Market, Uptown), and seven small properties in Oak Center (West Oakland). The Franklin 88 parking garage is closed and likely to be sold. Councilmember Fife asked about the seven small parcels; staff said they are under 1,000 sq ft and not developable, and neighbors may think they own them. Councilmember Ramachandran asked about revenue; staff said only net staffing costs would come to the city; bond funds are swept annually. Approved and forwarded to Oct. 20 City Council (consent), 4-0. - Item 5: TOT Sharing Agreement with Oakland Roots & Soul Soccer Club – Informational Report Ashley Cannett presented results: City entered a TOT share agreement on May 12, 2026, to incentivize attracting a World Cup team. The Australia men's national team (Socceroos) used the Roots facility as base camp. Performance targets were met: June 2026 TOT revenue was $1.735 million vs. a $1.35 million baseline. City retained the baseline $1.35M, Roots received $300,000 (the agreed share), and city kept an additional $80,000. Occupancy rose from 67% to 73.6%; average daily rate from $128 to $147. Five fewer hotels and 360 fewer rooms in inventory made the increase more notable. The report will go to full council as a public hearing. Councilmember Ramachandran noted that Alameda City had a similar agreement ($150,000) and expects payment; the county did not participate. Councilmember Houston asked for a district-by-district hotel performance breakdown. Councilmember Fife clarified that the Claremont Hotel is in Oakland (District 4), not Berkeley. Received and forwarded to Oct. 20 City Council as public hearing, 4-0. - Item 6: Affordable Housing Funding and Measure U Capital Funding Authorizations Deanna Talavera (HCD) and Shalán Garcia presented: Request to authorize $50 million in Measure U Tranche 3 funds and other non-bond funds for affordable housing programs (new construction, rapid response homeless housing, acquisition/conversion, rehabilitation). Staff read three amendments into the record: (1) add "contingent on issuance and sale of Measure U Tranche 3 bonds" to first resolve; (2) add "as consistent with Measure KK" to second resolve; (3) replace "among" with "from" in fourth resolve and add consistency language. The Health and Safety Rehabilitation Program needs $2 million recapitalization (funds exhausted). Councilmember Unger expressed concern about running out of funds; Director Weinstein noted about $50 million remaining for a potential Tranche 4, dependent on bond sales. Councilmember Ramachandran asked about the ACA program (acquisition/conversion of existing buildings) and the rehab program; staff explained details. Chair Brown noted a geographic gap in East Oakland (Districts 6 and 7) and asked about scoring preferences; staff said points are given for high-displacement areas and near transit, but state funding competitiveness often favors high-opportunity areas. Councilmember Fife highlighted successes of the ACA program (formerly PAF) in preventing homelessness. Approved as amended and forwarded to Oct. 20 City Council (consent), 4-0. - Item 7: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance Update Caleb Smith (HCD) presented: The ordinance removes the June 30, 2027 sunset on using Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Fund 1870) monies for homelessness prevention and anti-displacement services, and allows operating subsidies for housing serving people experiencing homelessness and extremely low-income households. No fiscal impact from this change; any future service contracts require separate council approval. The fund is the only flexible source for HCD; over the past five years, fund balance dropped from $50M to $12.3M (fully committed). The fund has supported over 1,000 Oaklanders in the past year; 84% said they would have lost housing without intervention. It also enabled rapid response to four apartment fires in 2026 affecting over 100 families. Councilmembers expressed support. Approved and forwarded to Oct. 20 City Council (consent), 4-0. - Item 8: Increasing Civil Penalties on Unabated Nuisances Councilmember Unger presented the ordinance to raise maximum civil penalties from $1,000/day (set in 1968) to $2,500/day for repeated/continuing violations, and up to $10,000/day for unabated nuisances on real property after notice and opportunity to abate. The ordinance includes an escalating ladder of fines, city administrator discretion, and six factors for assessment. Two amendments were read: (1) change the third-to-last whereas to state fines above $2,500 are only given after initial fine and opportunity to cure; (2) insert "major" in Section 1.08.060 B to read "first major violation" and "subsequent or continuing major violation". Councilmember Fife asked if it covers blight/graffiti; yes. Councilmember Ramachandran asked about due process; supervising City Attorney Laura Lane confirmed the six factors protect against disproportionate fines. Councilmember Fife requested broad public communication of the changes and that district offices be alerted when fines are applied. The city administrator noted they have already shifted to proactive inspection model. Approved as amended and forwarded to Oct. 20 City Council as public hearing, 4-0. Key Outcomes - All eight items were approved or received and forwarded to the October 20, 2026 Full City Council meeting. - Items 3, 4, 6, 7 were forwarded on the Consent Calendar. - Items 5 and 8 were forwarded as Public Hearings. - Items 6 and 8 were approved with amendments (as recorded above). - Item 5 (TOT agreement) was informational; the full council will hear it as a public hearing. - The committee adjourned at 3:58 PM.

The Oakland City Council Rules and Legislation Committee convened on October 8, 2026 at 10:31 AM, with all four members present (Brown, Fife, Ramachandran, Jenkins). The meeting addressed scheduling of numerous items, including consent calendar items, public comments, and two urgent appointments to the Planning Commission. The meeting adjourned at 11:58 AM. Consent Calendar - Approved draft minutes for April 30, July 9, and July 16, 2026 (unanimous). - Approved the schedule of outstanding committee items (pending list) with no changes (unanimous). Public Comments & Testimony - Rajni Mandal (District 4): Urged the committee to consider the relationship between the Police Commission and the Office of Inspector General during Charter Section 604 reform, noting the nearly $1 million budget for OIG with two employees and questioning oversight of discretionary policy reviews. Suggested moving OIG under the independently elected City Auditor. - Ada Olabala: Requested scheduling a review of 21 immigration bills signed by Governor Newsom and their impact on Oakland's sanctuary city status. Also criticized the lack of attention to foundational Black Americans, citing only one disclosure bill (AB 1599) requiring companies to disclose historical connections to slavery. - Blair Beekman (remote): Expressed support for maintaining the current civilian oversight system rather than replacing it, noting Oakland's deep police practice review system is already above other cities. - Omar Qual (on item 3.10): Objected to Jean Quan's nomination to the Police Commission, citing strained history with OPD, ethics controversies including FPPC fines, campaign finance issues, and a statement that she applied only because someone asked her. - Rajni Mandal (on items 3.8, 3.9, 3.10): Questioned OPD's ability to implement STEP traffic grants without a dedicated traffic unit; supported the FEMA grant for diesel exhaust systems but asked if Measure NN funds could be reallocated; noted Jean Quan's social media activity and code of conduct concerns. - Multiple speakers on items S5/S6: Ada Olabala urged unity among Black community members and criticized treatment of Omar Farmer; Blair Beekman emphasized the importance of community-oriented housing and policing practices. Discussion Items New Scheduling Items (3.0 – 3.26) The committee heard requests to schedule 27 items to various future committee meetings and the full City Council. Key discussions included: - 3.4 – Resolution in Support of Proposition 1 (Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act): Title changed to specify $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds; added Council President Jenkins as co-sponsor. Scheduled to City Council on consent for October 20. - 3.5 – Resolution Opposing Proposition 43: Title changed to specify it would raise the voter threshold for local special taxes from majority to two-thirds; added Jenkins as co-sponsor. Scheduled to City Council on consent for October 20. - 3.8 – FY 2026-27 OPD Traffic Safety Grant ($450,900): Councilmember Ramachandran requested an informational report on the current status of OPD's traffic safety program prior to acceptance. Scheduled to City Council on consent for October 20. - 3.10 – Police Commissioner Appointments (Jean Quan and Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari): Councilmember Brown expressed support, but Councilmember Fife stated she would vote to reject the slate, objecting to Jean Quan's appointment. Scheduled to City Council on non-consent for October 20. - 3.11 – NeoGov HRIS Subscription Services: Title changed to extend contract to three years with three one-year options, total not to exceed $3,674,817.80. Scheduled to Finance & Management Committee for October 27. - 3.23 & 3.26 (OUSD-related items): Councilmember Brown suggested these could have been referred to the Education Partnership Committee; staff explained land disposition authority rests with City Council and fire internship is first step of a broader citywide effort. Floor Item (added during meeting): A resolution accepting a $250,000 HUD Community Project Funding grant for Brooklyn Basin was introduced and scheduled to City Council on consent for October 20. S5 & S6 – Appointments to City Planning Commission - Urgency findings approved unanimously (4-0) to allow immediate scheduling due to recent resignations. - S5 – Peter Smith: Councilmember Fife abstained, resulting in a 3-1 vote (Brown, Ramachandran, Jenkins aye; Fife abstain). Forwarded to City Council on non-consent for October 20. - S6 – David Newton: Unanimous approval (4-0). Forwarded to City Council on consent for October 20. Key Outcomes - All new scheduling items (3.0–3.26) and floor item were assigned to appropriate future committee meetings or the full City Council on the dates specified. - The Oakland Fire Department's Paul Coverdell Grant was moved from the October 13 Special Public Safety Committee to the October 20 City Council consent agenda. - The 2025 Safe Oakland Streets informational report was moved from the Public Works & Transportation pending list to the October 27 Public Safety Committee. - Peter Smith's appointment to the Planning Commission was forwarded to City Council on non-consent (vote 3-1, Fife abstain). David Newton's appointment was forwarded to City Council on consent (unanimous).

The City Council of Oakland met on October 6, 2026, from 3:33 PM to 7:43 PM, with Council President Kevin Jenkins presiding. Seven members were present (Brown, Fife, Gallo, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, Jenkins); Councilmember Houston was excused. The agenda was modified to hear the State of the City address first. Key actions included adopting amendments to the S-8 housing ordinance, approving a construction contract for the 19th Street BART to Lake Merritt Greenway project, and passing a 45-day moratorium on data centers as part of the consent calendar. Extensive public comment focused on city worker contracts, the data center moratorium, and police overtime. Consent Calendar The consent calendar was approved with a vote of 7-0 (Houston excused). Notable items included: - 6.5 – Memorandum of Understanding with the Oakland Police Officers’ Association (OPOA), providing wage increases and bonuses. Councilmember Fife voted no; the ordinance passed for final passage 6-1 (Fife no). - 6.12 – Ordinance amending OMC Chapter 8.28 on solid waste, approved as amended with language clarifying enforcement. - 6.15 – Interim urgency ordinance establishing a 45-day moratorium on data centers (effective immediately, requiring six affirmative votes; passed 7-0). - 6.1 – Approval of minutes from September 15, 2026. - 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 – Renewal of local emergencies for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness. - 6.6 – Informational report on the performance audit of the Vacant Property Tax. - 6.7 – Salary ordinance title changes. - 6.8 – Park restoration contract with McGuire and Hester ($453,907.93). - 6.9 – Residential parking permit zone adjustments. - 6.10 – 98th Avenue crossing improvements contract ($2,184,566.58). - 6.11 – Martin Luther King Jr. Way Complete Streets resurfacing contract ($7,306,798.13). - 6.13 – Grant to Service Opportunity for Seniors for Meals on Wheels ($150,000 per year for FY25-27). - 6.14 – Early care and education emergency grant ($500,000). - 6.16 – Informational report on OPD human trafficking enforcement. - 6.17 – Acceptance of CHP toxicology grant ($270,942). - 6.18 – Ratification of Mayor’s actions during 2026 annual recess. - 6.19 – Confirmation of Stephanie Wilborn to Head Start Advisory Board. - 6.20 – Professional services agreement with Barretto-Co. for signage ($300,000). - 6.21 – Resolution honoring Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar on its 50th anniversary. - 6.22 – Reappointment of councilmembers to ABAG Executive Board. - 6.23, 6.24 – Renewal of MOUs with ATF and DEA for OPD task forces. - 6.25 – Reappointment of R. Steven Wilkinson to Police and Fire Retirement Board. - 6.26 – Confirmation of Sharon Jones to Commission on Homelessness. - 6.27 – Settlement in Willie Wilson v. City of Oakland ($230,000). - 6.28 – Recognition of National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. - 6.29 – Resolution celebrating Soulovely’s 15th anniversary. - 6.30 – Commemorative street renaming of Broadway between 14th and 17th Streets as “Black Panther Party Boulevard.” Public Comments & Testimony Over 100 speakers addressed the council, with the majority speaking on the data center moratorium and city worker contracts. - City Workers (Local 21, SEIU 1021, Oakland Firefighters): Dozens of employees urged the council to direct the administration to offer a fair contract with cost-of-living adjustments. They stated that no COLA has been provided in 18 months, that vacancies exceed 20% in some departments, and that the city’s bargaining team has not made reasonable offers. Many contrasted the police contract (14% over five years) with the lack of raises for civilian workers. Speakers demanded equitable treatment and warned of a potential strike. - Data Center Moratorium: A large number of residents strongly supported the moratorium, citing environmental impacts (water usage, energy demand, pollution), noise, health effects, displacement, and the need for community control over technology. Some speakers advocated for a permanent ban. A smaller number of speakers opposed the moratorium, arguing that data centers bring investment, jobs, and technological progress. - OPD Audit and Overtime: Several speakers criticized the police contract and the slow implementation of audit recommendations, especially overtime tracking (projected for 2031). They called for GPS in patrol cars and stricter oversight. - Other comments: Concerns about illegal dumping, homelessness, affordable housing, traffic safety, and equitable investment across neighborhoods were raised. One speaker supported the street renaming for the Black Panther Party. Discussion Items 5.1 – State of the City (Mayor Barbara Lee) Mayor Lee presented an informational report, highlighting: - Crime reductions: burglaries down 26%, violent crime down 17%, homicides and shootings down by double digits over three decades, gun violence down 50% in 33 months. - End of federal oversight of OPD after 23 years. - MACRO crisis response handled 7,000 calls with 97% resolved without police or EMS. - Homelessness fell 20% between 2024 and 2026; 1,000 families prevented from losing homes; 1,300 affordable homes opened in two years. - $334 million in bonds unlocked for infrastructure and housing. - Balanced budget, filled over 1,000 vacant positions. - Other achievements: Oakland ranked 1 food city by Condé Nast, greenest big city in America, reopened parks and recreation centers. The report was received and filed (7-0-1). 4.1 – S-8 Ordinance Amendments (SB 79 Housing near Transit) Staff presented amendments to the Planning Code to address state HCD comments, excluding industrial parcels and adding four new transit stops. The public hearing had one speaker. Councilmember Gallo raised concerns about government-owned land not being included in the housing strategy. The ordinance was approved on introduction (7-0-1) and scheduled for final passage on October 20, 2026. 5.2 – Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report City Auditor Michael Houston reported that 71% of 329 audit recommendations (dating from 2014) are now implemented or closed. 95 recommendations remain open, including 13 on police overtime. A new dashboard was launched. Councilmembers questioned delays in OPD overtime tracking and the need for interim solutions. The report was received and filed (7-0-1). 5.3 – 19th Street BART to Lake Merritt Greenway Project (Contract Amendment) Staff requested a $4.19 million amendment (total not-to-exceed $10.62 million) due to unforeseen conditions and delays. Councilmember Wang voted no, citing concerns about cost overruns (65% increase) and the use of Measure U funds. The resolution passed 6-1 (Wang no). 5.4 – Major Encroachment Permit at 1021 45th Avenue Granted for outward-swinging doors and planters, preserving 9.5 feet of sidewalk. No public speakers. Passed unanimously (7-0-1). Key Outcomes - S-8 Housing Ordinance approved on first reading (7-0-1), with final passage set for October 20. - 19th Street Greenway contract amendment approved (6-1, Wang opposed). - 45-day moratorium on data centers adopted as an urgency ordinance (7-0, with six affirmative votes required by City Charter Section 213). The ordinance includes a requirement for a written report within 45 days. - OPOA Memorandum of Understanding passed on final passage (6-1, Fife no). - All consent calendar items approved, including the data center moratorium, salary schedule changes, and various contracts and resolutions. - Council directed staff to provide a briefing on land owned by public agencies for housing, responding to Councilmember Gallo’s request.

The Rules & Legislation Committee of the Oakland City Council convened on October 1, 2026 (confirmed at 18:30:00+00:00). The central business of this meeting was the determination of the schedule for placing legislative and oversight items on the agendas of various City Council standing committees and the full City Council for the month of October 2026. This summary is derived from the published agenda, as the formal meeting minutes and a substantive meeting transcript were not available in the provided source materials. Consent Calendar and Routine Approvals - Approval of Draft Minutes (Item 1): The committee scheduled the approval of draft minutes from its meetings on April 30, July 9, and July 16, 2026. - Direct Referrals to City Council Consent (Items 3.15, 3.16): Two items were scheduled to go directly to the October 20, 2026 City Council Consent Agenda. Item 3.15 authorizes reimbursement for Councilmember Rowena Brown's travel to the 2026 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference. Item 3.16 declares October 18-24, 2026 as United Against Hate Week. - Received and Filed Reports (Items 3.22, 3.23): Informational reports on the Oakland Thrives Youth Ventures JPA and the 2026-2027 All City Council Introduction, previously received by the Special Education Partnership Committee, were placed on this agenda. Appointments to City Planning Commission (Items S5, S6) Two mayoral appointments to the City Planning Commission were placed on the agenda, both requiring urgency findings (2/3 majority vote) per the Sunshine Ordinance to be heard on this date: - Peter Smith: Confirmation of appointment. - David Newton: Confirmation of appointment. Scheduling of Items for October 13, 2026 Committee Meetings Finance & Management Committee: - Ethical Investment Policy (Item 3.1): A proposed resolution authored by members of the public and the Oakland Divest Committee to prohibit City investments in companies facilitating state violence, severe violations of international law, and the Israeli occupation of Palestinian and Syrian lands. The resolution directs the City Administrator to examine holdings and present an implementation plan by May 2027. - Mythics, LLC Agreement Extension (Item 3.2): Resolution to extend the agreement to November 30, 2028 and increase the total authorized amount from $249,850 to a maximum of $1,250,000. Public Works & Transportation Committee: - East 12th Street Bikeway (Item 3.3): Construction contract award to McGuire and Hester for $5,055,898, with authorization for change orders up to 25% of the original contract amount. - Residences at Liberation Park (Item 3.4): Amendment to Resolution No. 91091 C.M.S. to accept and appropriate up to $44,661,404 in Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities loan and grant funds. - MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements (Item 3.5): Professional services agreement of $4,000,000 with Azad Engineering PC for construction management support services. - Ready-Mix Concrete Procurement (Item 3.6): Authorization to purchase from CalPortland Company and CEMEX Construction Materials on an as-needed basis for a four-year period. Amount not to exceed $400,000 per supplier per year, with an annual aggregate not to exceed $1,200,000 and a total four-year aggregate not to exceed $4,800,000. Includes a request for a limited waiver of the Border Wall Contracting Prohibition and a waiver of the Sanctuary City Contracting Prohibition for the named suppliers and one additional eligible supplier. - Audit of Capital Improvement Program (Item 3.7): An informational report from the Office of the City Auditor on the financial management of capital projects. - EPA San Francisco Bay Program Grant (Item 3.8): Authorization to accept and appropriate grant funds up to $3,000,000 from the U.S. EPA for PCB remediation in Arroyo Viejo Creek. Community & Economic Development Committee: - San Leandro Creek Trail (Item 3.9): A 25-year license agreement for maintenance of a 0.7-mile portion of the trail at a fee of $0, with a sub-license to the Oakland Parks & Recreation Foundation for an initial term of 5 years with four 5-year options. - ORSA Termination Plan (Item 3.10): Two resolutions approving the termination plan for the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency, transferring all assets, liabilities, and interests to the City, and authorizing the write-off of uncollectable loans as bad debts. - TOT Sharing Agreement (Item 3.11): An informational report on the results of the Transient Occupancy Tax sharing agreement with Oakland Pro Soccer LLC (Oakland Roots & Soul Soccer Club). - Affordable Housing Funding (Item 3.12): Allocation of up to $50,000,000 from Measure U and other non-bond funds to support new construction, rapid response homeless housing (Homekey), acquisition, and rehabilitation programs. The item authorizes the City Administrator to allocate and reallocate budgeted funding among tranches. - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Update (Item 3.13): Ordinance amendment to allow trust funds from redevelopment dissolution to be used for operating and rental subsidies for homeless and extremely low-income households, and to remove the 2027 sunset date for anti-displacement and homelessness prevention services. Public Safety Committee: - OPD Paul Coverdell Grant (Item 3.14): Authorization to accept and appropriate $57,510 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Paul Coverdell CQ26 Grant Program. Scheduling of Items for October 27, 2026 Committee Meetings Finance & Management Committee: - Baker Tilly Procurement Services (Item 3.17): A professional services agreement not to exceed $249,000 for procurement and contracting enhancement implementation services, with a request to waive competitive RFP/Q and Local Business Enterprise requirements. Public Works & Transportation Committee: - Kenilworth Property (Item 3.18): Three related resolutions authorizing a Subdivision Improvement Agreement, a major encroachment permit (for retaining walls, sewer, storm drain, and bioretention planters), and conditional approval of Parcel Map No. 8228 for a four-lot subdivision on Kenilworth Road. Community & Economic Development Committee: - BSCC Proposition 64 Grant (Item 3.19): Authorization to apply for and accept up to $4,500,000 over five years from the State Board of State and Community Corrections for enforcement of illicit cannabis activities. Life Enrichment Committee: - Disparity Study Report (Item 3.20): An informational report request from Councilmember Fife on the implementation of the 2024 Disparity Study recommendations. - Internship MOU with OUSD (Item 3.21): A three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Oakland Unified School District to establish the Work Training Partner Program for student internships at designated City worksites. Review of Draft Agendas (Item 4) The committee reviewed pending lists and draft agendas for the October 6 City Council meeting, the October 8 and 15 Rules & Legislation Committee meetings, and the October 13 committee meetings for Finance, Public Works, Community & Economic Development, Life Enrichment, Public Safety, Education Partnership, and Port Liaison. Key Outcomes - The committee completed its schedule determination process, formally placing over 20 legislative items on the agendas of five standing committees and the full City Council for the October 13 and 27, 2026 cycles. - Two mayoral appointments to the City Planning Commission were presented for confirmation, requiring an urgency vote to advance. - Aggregate proposed funding and contractual obligations processed for referral included over $50 million in affordable housing funding, over $44 million for the Residences at Liberation Park, and over $10 million in combined infrastructure contracts. - A substantive transcript and formal minutes of the meeting were not provided in the source materials; the above summary is strictly derived from the published agenda.