Public Meetings - Oakland, California

The Oakland City Council Rules and Legislation Committee convened on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:37 a.m. The committee approved previous minutes, determined the schedule of outstanding items, scheduled numerous new items for future agendas, reviewed draft agendas, confirmed a mayoral appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, and continued a discussion on a proposed ballot measure to amend the real property transfer tax for foreclosure transactions. Consent Calendar - Approval of the draft minutes from the June 4, 2026, committee meeting (Item 1) was accepted by a unanimous vote (3-0, with Councilmember Ramachandran excused). - Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items (Item 2) was accepted as presented. Public Comments & Testimony - During Item 2, Rajni Mandal (District 4) urged council to evaluate police commission candidates based on the commission's record, particularly regarding oversight of OIG and CIPRA, and expressed concern about the current chair's approach. - During Item 4 (draft agendas), Rajni Mandal commented on quarterly reports regarding CIPRA transfer, stating that the reports focus on implementation rather than readiness and that the police commission is responsible for CIPRA oversight. Another speaker, Tuan, opposed the reappointment of Ricardo Garcia Acosta to the police commission, citing five police chiefs in six years and a lack of stakeholder collaboration. - During the Open Forum, Rajni Mandal raised concerns about CIPRA's hiring challenges and governance issues under the police commission's oversight. - On Item S6, public speakers included: Stacey (supported taxing real estate by closing the loophole but opposed using funds for encampment closure operations/sweeps); Kevin Daly (supported the tax but expressed concerns about funds going to the general fund and multiple taxes on the ballot); Derek Barnes (supported the measure but encouraged using funds for community ownership and rehabilitation, not just revenue, and preserving hardship exemptions). Discussion Items - New Scheduling Items (Item 3): The committee scheduled 11 items to various future committee and council meetings. Notable: Items 3.1-3.3 (delinquent taxes and trash fees) to go directly to the July 7, 2026, City Council agenda as public hearings via Rule 24 bypass. Item 3.4 (support for AB 2720 - human trafficking victim support coordinator) to the July 7 council consent calendar. Items 3.5-3.7 to the July 14 Public Works and Transportation Committee. Item 3.8 (Chapter 8 tax sale) to the July 14 Community and Economic Development (CED) Committee. Item 3.9 (increasing civil penalties for nuisances) to the July 14 CED Committee and to the July 21 City Council as a public hearing. Item 3.10 (grant to Construction Resource Center) to the July 14 Life Enrichment Committee. Item 3.11 (bi-annual OPD Part II crime data report) to the October 27 Public Safety Committee. All passed as amended (3-0). - Review of Draft Agendas (Item 4): The committee reviewed pending lists and draft agendas. Staff requested scheduling of the FY 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes Resolution (up to $200,000,000) to the July 7 City Council on non-consent via Rule 24, citing federal securities law requirements. A quarterly code enforcement report was scheduled to the July 14 CED Committee. The General Plan Update Phase 2 Draft Land Use Framework study session was scheduled to the July 7 City Council as a public hearing. Additionally, an AC Transit informational report on budget deficits and service impacts was requested for July 7 council (to be scheduled later). The item passed as amended (3-0). - Appointment to Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board (Item S5): The committee approved an urgency finding under Rule 28 to consider the mayor's appointment of Feleciai Favroth. The appointment was approved unanimously and forwarded to the July 7 City Council consent agenda. Favroth spoke in support of her appointment, citing her passion for preservation and real estate experience. - Proposed Ballot Measure on Real Property Transfer Tax (Item S6): Councilmember Wang's proposal to submit two measures to voters in the November 3, 2026, general municipal election: (1) a measure to amend Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 4.20 to amend the foreclosure transaction exception in the real property transfer tax, and (2) an advisory measure on whether the increased revenue should be spent on interim shelter, transitional housing, encampment closure operations, addiction treatment, job readiness, and other homelessness services. The committee discussed timeline concerns; Councilmember Jenkins recommended coordinating with the City Clerk's office on work capacity. After public testimony, the committee voted to continue item S6 to the June 25, 2026, Rules and Legislation Committee meeting (motion by Councilmember Fife, second by Brown, passed 3-0). Key Outcomes - Minutes of June 4, 2026, approved. - Schedule of outstanding committee items approved. - 11 new scheduling items assigned to future agendas as detailed above. - Draft agendas for June 23 committees and July 2 rules committee approved with amendments (scheduling of tax notes resolution and code enforcement report). - Appointment of Feleciai Favroth to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board confirmed, forwarded to the July 7 City Council consent agenda. - Item S6 continued to the June 25, 2026, Rules and Legislation Committee for further discussion. - Meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

The Oakland City Council met on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 3:32 p.m. to consider a packed agenda including a controversial strong mayor charter reform measure, a multimillion-dollar violence prevention grant package, parking reorganization, and numerous consent calendar items. The meeting extended into the evening and included extensive public testimony. Key outcomes included passage of the charter measure (5-4 with mayor’s tie-breaking vote), approval of violence prevention grants (7-1), and continuation of several items. Consent Calendar - Items 6.1 and 6.2 (GAD items) were continued to July 7, 2026 by an 8-0 vote. - Items 6.3 through 6.25 were approved as part of the consent calendar with noted no votes: Councilmembers Fife, Unger, and Jenkins voted no on item 6.10 (Becker Boards); Councilmembers Wong and Houston voted no on item 6.25 (bike share amendment). The consent calendar passed 7-0-1 (Fife excused). Public Comments & Testimony - Charter Reform (Item 5.2): Over 30 speakers addressed the council. Supporters included representatives from the Alameda Labor Council (Keith Brown), League of Women Voters (Cynthia O’Malley, Deborah Scheffler, Gail Wallace), Spur (Nicole Nedich), Faith in Action East Bay (Isaiah Tony, Barbara Lafitte Oluole), and former councilmember Corey Cook. They argued the current hybrid system is dysfunctional, stressing that the measure creates clear accountability and that voters deserve to decide. Opponents included Mindy Pechnook (mayoral candidate), Ben Gould, Stephen Falk, and local residents who criticized the process (mayor-appointed working group, lack of public deliberation) and warned of concentrated power. Several speakers called for a competing council-manager measure to be placed on the ballot alongside the strong mayor proposal. - Violence Prevention Grants (Item 5.3): Nearly 60 speakers testified, many from East Oakland community organizations. Supporters of the DVP’s recommendations included representatives from Youth Alive, Missy, Dream Youth Clinic, Oakland Private Industry Council, and Bay Area Legal Aid, who emphasized the importance of sustained funding for proven interventions. Critics, including parents who lost children to violence, argued that the process excluded key East Oakland groups (e.g., BOSS, Street Soldiers) and that funding should be equitable. Several speakers urged the council to find additional money to prevent service gaps. - Parking Reorganization (Item 5.1): Speakers criticized the lack of transparency and sudden changes to staff; some questioned the fiscal impact. - Consent Calendar (Items 6.10, 6.14, 6.21, etc.): Public comment focused on opposition to the Becker Boards agreement (item 6.10), support for a resolution condemning war on Iran (6.14), and questions about the Oakland Ice Center lease (6.21). Discussion Items - 5.2 – Strong Mayor Charter Reform: Mayor Barbara Lee presented the measure as the product of a comprehensive community process (over 750 participants, 14 sessions, 60+ conversations). The measure would make the mayor the chief executive, allow council confirmation of certain department directors, create an independent budget analyst office, grant the mayor a line-item veto over the budget (override by 6 votes), require full-time council members, and align salaries via the Public Ethics Commission. Amendments were considered: Councilmember Wong proposed adding council vetting for additional department heads (informational sessions); Councilmember Houston proposed council approval for removing the city administrator and a requirement that the mayor attend all meetings before vetoing. The city attorney ruled Houston’s first two amendments out of scope. The council debated, with Councilmember Unger favoring a council-manager model but not wanting competing measures. Councilmember Fife expressed reservations but supported allowing voters to decide. Councilmember Houston opposed without his amendments. The final motion (mayor’s supplemental amendments) passed 5-4, with Mayor Lee breaking a 4-4 tie. Councilmembers Gayo, Houston, Ramachandran, and Unger voted no; Brown, Fife, Wong, Jenkins, and Lee voted yes. - 5.1 – Parking Division Reorganization: Informational report from Finance Director Brad Johnson detailing the transfer of parking citation collection, meter operations, garage management, and permit issuance from the Department of Transportation to Finance. DOT retains enforcement and policy. The report was received and filed 7-0-1 (Houston excused). - 5.3 – Violence Prevention Grants (Three-Year Cycle): DVP Director Dr. Joshi and Deputy Chief Jenny Lynch presented a $38.1 million grant package for 21 community-based organizations, funding gun violence and gender-based violence services. The presentation emphasized a competitive RFP process reissued after a 34% failure rate, focus on highest-risk individuals (approximately 350), and performance management. The committee voted to recommend approval with an amendment reducing the grant term from three to two years and requiring a six-month report on impacts. The full council later adopted this recommendation (7-1, Houston no). - 4.1 – ADU Ordinance Amendments: Updates to comply with state law, removing subjective terms and correcting clerical errors. The public hearing was opened and closed; the ordinance passed 8-0. Key Outcomes - Charter Reform Measure (5.2): Approved 5-4 (Brown, Fife, Wong, Jenkins, and Mayor Lee yes; Gayo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger no). The measure will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It includes amendments from the mayor’s office (e.g., removal of certain Section 218 provisions, acting city administrator language, salary-setting by Public Ethics Commission) and allows council from to approve (not just vet) department heads for finance, HR, public works, and transportation. - Violence Prevention Grants (5.3): Adopted 7-1 (Houston no). Grants are for two years (instead of three) from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028, with a request for a report on the impact of funded and unfunded services within six months. Total award: $12.7 million annually ($38.1 million over three years if extended). - Parking Reorganization (5.1): Informational report received and filed 7-0-1. - ADU Ordinance (4.1): Adopted 8-0. - Consent Calendar: Approved as amended, with specific no votes noted on items 6.10 and 6.25. - Items 6.1 and 6.2: Continued to July 7, 2026. - Public Safety Committee: Earlier at 6:02 p.m., the Public Safety Committee approved minutes and the pending list, and recommended the violence prevention grants item to full council with the two-year amendment.

The Oakland City Council, sitting as the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency / City Council / Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board, convened at 3:41 PM on June 16, 2026, with all eight council members present. The agenda was modified to hear Item 5.2 (Charter Reform) before Item 4.1, and to continue Items 6.1 and 6.2 (GHAD budgets) to July 7, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM. Consent Calendar - Items 6.1 and 6.2 (Leona Quarry and Oakland Area GHAD Annual Budgets for FY 2026/27) were continued to the July 7, 2026 meeting by a unanimous 8‑0 vote. - Consent Agenda Approval: The remaining consent items (6.3–6.25) were approved as a bloc, with Councilmember Fife excused (vote: 7‑0). Notable individual votes: Item 6.10 (Becker Boards Agreement Adjustments) passed 5‑3 (Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Wang aye; Fife, Unger, Jenkins no). Item 6.25 (Bike Share Franchise Amendment) passed 5‑2 (Brown, Gallo, Ramachandran, Unger, Jenkins aye; Houston, Wang no; Fife excused). Several council members registered no votes on specific items during modifications to the agenda. - Key consent items adopted without separate discussion: Declarations of local emergencies (AIDS, medical cannabis, homelessness); Master Fee Schedule for FY 2026‑27 (final passage); property tax cost‑of‑living adjustments for Measures M, N, C, NN, D, Q, AA, Y, MM; Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 amendments; settlement in City of Oakland v. Steven O. Von Querner ($5,000,000) and associated lease; settlement in Raven Luque v. City of Oakland ($160,000); OaklandConnect Fiber Network Partnership with Sonic.net and Monkeybrains; vacating utility easement at 747 52nd Street; purchase of three sewer cleaners ($2,500,000); MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements contract award ($26,499,339.50); Oakland Ice Center Lease and Capital Project; General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports for 2025 (received and filed); Camps in Common rental agreement ($197,432); Multipurpose Senior Services Program vendor additions; and Bike Share Franchise Amendment. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 5.2 (Charter Reform): 33 speakers testified. Supporters included representatives of the Alameda Labor Council, League of Women Voters, Spur, Faith in Action East Bay, and numerous residents, who emphasized the working group’s extensive community engagement (over 750 participants, 14 sessions) and the need for clear lines of accountability. Opponents, including some residents and members of the public, argued the process lacked transparency (e.g., no Brown Act compliance), preferred a council‑manager system, or raised concerns about mayoral veto power and the potential for concentrated power. Some speakers urged placing both strong‑mayor and council‑manager options on the ballot. - Item 4.1 (Planning Code Amendments): Three speakers addressed the ADU code updates. One speaker from the Wood Street People’s Collective expressed concerns about displacement of unhoused residents; another objected to fire‑safety bus route descriptions being misleading. - Item 5.1 (Parking Division Reorganization): Six speakers, including city employees, criticized the administration’s handling of the reorganization, citing lack of staff consultation, insufficient investment in frontline customer service, and the removal of experienced managers. Others questioned the lack of public awareness of parking revenue data. - Item S5.3 (Community Violence Intervention Grants): 58 speakers testified. Many representatives of community‑based organizations (e.g., Boss, Safe Passages, Missy, Youth Alive, Dream Youth Clinic, Bay Area Legal Aid) urged approval of the grants, stressing the life‑saving impact of violence‑intervention work. Several speakers from East Oakland organizations that were not funded (e.g., Mentoring Center, GCA – African immigrant services) asked the council to find additional resources to prevent service disruptions. Concerns were raised about the RFP process, geographic equity, and the need for more investment in prevention rather than reaction. - Consent Calendar and Open Forum: Multiple speakers addressed the Becker Boards agreement (supporting the free‑ad program) and other consent items. During Open Forum, speakers raised issues about the Laurel Business Improvement District, the legality of Measure A’s tax, and funding for African immigrant communities. Discussion Items - Item 5.2 – Proposed Ballot Measure to Reform Oakland’s City Charter - Mayor Barbara Lee presented the charter reform measure, which would create a strong‑mayor system with council confirmation of key department heads, an independent budget and legislative analyst office, mayoral veto (line‑item for budget) with a six‑vote override, full‑time council members, and salary setting by the Public Ethics Commission. She emphasized the working group’s unanimous recommendation after extensive public input. - Councilmember Houston offered amendments to require council approval for removal of the city administrator and to require the mayor’s physical attendance at meetings preceding a veto. The city attorney ruled the administrator‑removal amendment outside the noticed scope; the attendance amendment was allowed. - Councilmember Wang proposed an amendment to allow the council (by future ordinance) to hold informational vetting sessions for department heads appointed by the mayor (post‑ or pre‑appointment). After debate, Councilmember Brown’s motion to adopt the mayor’s supplemental legislation (dated June 12, 2026) – which included several technical amendments – was tied 4‑4 (Brown, Fife, Wang, Jenkins aye; Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger no). Mayor Lee cast the tie‑breaking vote in favor, and the motion carried 5‑4 on final passage. - Item 5.1 – Reorganizing of the Parking Division - Brad Johnson (Finance Director) presented an informational report on moving parking operations (enforcement, collections, meter management) from the Department of Transportation to Finance, as approved in the budget. The council received and filed the report on a 7‑0 vote (Houston excused). - Item S5.3 – Community Violence Intervention Grants 2026‑2029 - Department of Violence Prevention Director Dr. Joshi and Deputy Chief Jenny Lynch presented the RFP process and recommended 21 grantees for a total of $38.1 million over three years. They explained the need for multi‑year funding stability and performance management tools. The Public Safety Committee had previously amended the contract length to two years and requested a six‑month report back. - Councilmember Wang moved to adopt staff recommendations as amended (two‑year term, supplemental legislation from June 11, 2026). The motion passed 7‑1 (Houston no). Councilmember Houston urged finding additional funding for East Oakland organizations that were not awarded grants. - Item 4.1 – 2026 Miscellaneous Planning Code Amendments - The public hearing was opened, and two people spoke. Councilmember Unger moved to approve staff recommendations and close the hearing; the motion passed 8‑0. The ordinance was approved on first reading and scheduled for final passage on July 7, 2026. Key Outcomes - Charter Reform Ballot Measure (Item 5.2): Approved 5‑4 (Mayor Lee breaking the tie). The resolution placing a strong‑mayor charter amendment on the November 3, 2026 ballot, as amended by the mayor’s supplemental legislation (including Councilmember Wang’s vetting option), passed. Councilmember Houston’s attendance‑based veto amendment was incorporated. - Parking Division Reorganization (Item 5.1): Informational report received and filed (7‑0). - Community Violence Intervention Grants (Item S5.3): Approved 7‑1 (Houston no) with a two‑year grant term (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028) and a requirement for a six‑month report back on service impacts of funded and unfunded organizations. Total annual amount: $12.7 million; total not to exceed $25.4 million (adjusted from three‑year $38.1 million). - Planning Code Amendments (Item 4.1): Approved on first reading (8‑0), final passage scheduled for July 7, 2026. - Consent Calendar: Adopted with noted individual votes. Becker Boards agreement (6.10) passed 5‑3; Bike Share Franchise Amendment (6.25) passed 5‑2. - GHAD Budgets (Items 6.1, 6.2): Continued to July 7, 2026 (8‑0).

The Oakland City Council held a special concurrent meeting on June 12, 2026, to adopt the FY 2026-27 midcycle budget and related resolutions. Chair Ramachandran presided, and the meeting convened at 12:09 PM and adjourned at 3:44 PM. The council considered two major items together: Item 4 (adopting the midcycle budget and authorizing fund transfers) and Item 5 (declaring extreme fiscal necessity to suspend voter-approved minimum staffing and set-aside requirements). The meeting included presentations from the council budget team, 58 public speakers on the combined items, and extensive council debate over amendments. The council ultimately approved Item 5 with an amendment removing references to Measure Q (parks maintenance) and approved Item 4 with multiple amendments to the budget spreadsheet and policy directives. Public Comments & Testimony - 58 speakers addressed Items 4 and 5 collectively, and 7 additional speakers participated in Open Forum. Key themes: - Civilian police oversight: Multiple speakers (Millie Cleveland of Coalition for Police Accountability, Michelle Monteros of APTP, Ben Gould, and others) urged full funding for the Inspector General (8 positions), Community Police Review Agency (7 investigators), and Police Commission staffing. They argued that voter-mandated oversight is undermined by funding freezes and that OPD overtime ($31 million above budget) should be scrutinized rather than cutting oversight. - Senior services: Celeste Neal, Lorraine Soria, Kim Olson (SOS Meals on Wheels), and others called for opening senior centers five days a week without cutting the Assets program (10 part-time senior aides). They stressed that senior centers reduce isolation and support healthy aging. - Affordable housing: Damien Scott (East Bay Housing Organizations), Brian Duong (LISC), Caroline McCormack (Housing Accelerator Fund), and others strongly supported the $50 million in Measure U bond proceeds for affordable housing, noting a robust pipeline of shovel-ready projects. - Workers’ rights: Jennifer Foster (Local 21 president), Elliot Goodrich, and Andrea Ramirez criticized the budget for providing no cost-of-living increases for non-sworn employees and for diverting money from frontline staff. They called for a line-by-line budget review and better retention efforts. - Human trafficking and traffic safety: Dr. Aisha Mays (Dream Youth Clinic) and Natitia Leon (Love Never Fails) supported Councilmember Wang’s amendment for a paralegal to enforce sex trafficking fines. Kevin Daly and others urged funding for quick-build traffic calming and red light cameras. - Environmental enforcement: Damaka Watson (SEIU 1021, EEO) supported funding for illegal dumping crews but highlighted chronic understaffing and the need for more proactive enforcement. - Arts and culture: Jamal True Love (Bay Area Film Night) thanked the council for film incentive funding, and several speakers supported the Cultural Affairs Division restoration. - African immigrant community: Dr. Veronica Fouebunet and others from GCEA African Resource Center requested $5.7 million for a community stabilization initiative, noting that African-owned firms receive <1% of city contracts. Discussion Items - Presentation of Council Budget Team Amendments (Councilmembers Ramachandran, Brown, Unger, President Jenkins) - The team outlined $72 million in amendments: $50 million from accelerated Measure U bond proceeds for affordable housing, and $22 million from increased revenue projections (parking enforcement) and salary savings from over 700 vacant funded positions. - Key investments: $2.4 million for new fire engines, $2.4 million for emergency shelter beds, $900,000 for illegal dumping vehicles, $500,000 for downtown/Lake Merritt public safety, $300,000 for wildfire risk assessments, $500,000 for solar street lighting, $1 million for speed cameras, $1.2 million for safe parking, $500,000 for hotel vouchers, $1 million for reserves, $1 million to pay down pension liabilities, $250,000 for OUSD water access, $200,000 for senior wellness, $150,000 for arts, $250,000 for film incentives, and funds for graffiti removal, electricians, and HR vacancy strike force. - Policy directives included: quarterly reports on encampment abatement, civilianization of OPD (report twice a year), a cultural facilities bond study (due October 2027), feasibility of a park ranger program at Lake Merritt, standard communications protocol for departments, and prioritizing expanded senior center hours. - Councilmember Amendments - Councilmember Fife added: an ELDE for community garden pilot program (Fund 2244), a contract to administer film incentives (Make It Bay), and policy directives for long-term budget forecasting software and reporting on CIPRA investigator vacancies. - Councilmember Wong proposed: an ELDE for human trafficking fine enforcement, $500,000 for quick-build traffic calming pilot (state gas tax fund), and startup costs for a red light camera program (Traffic Safety Fund). She argued these are revenue-generating and address public safety. - Councilmember Houston advocated for a policy directive to explore funding for senior centers five days a week (estimated $800,000 additional cost). - Councilmember Gallo expressed concerns about 839 vacancies and prioritized public safety, clean streets, and homeless services, but did not formally move amendments. - Administration Feedback - Director Johnson noted that the city administrator’s office had concerns about several amendments, including the civilianization of an OPD PIO position (later resolved by Chief Beere who said it was feasible). The administration also flagged that the Cultural Facilities Bond report was pushed to October 2027, and that the senior center expansion would require an ongoing revenue source. - Council Debate - A significant discussion centered on civilian police oversight. Councilmember Fife sought commitment to fully fund CIPRA and the Inspector General. Council President Jenkins and Councilmember Wang committed to a deep review of OPD’s budget and efficiency, including overtime, in future public safety committee meetings. This was offered as a basis for Fife’s support without adding a new CIPRA position in the midcycle. - Councilmember Wong withdrew her traffic safety amendments after not receiving a response during the vote; she voted no on Item 4. Councilmember Gallo also voted no, citing unresolved union contracts and the failure to fill 839 vacant positions. Key Outcomes - Item 5 (Fiscal Necessity Declarations) – Approved as Amended - Motion by Council President Jenkins, seconded by Councilmember Fife, to adopt staff recommendations with the removal of all references to Measure Q (parks maintenance suspension). - Vote: 8-0 (Aye: Gallo, Ramachandran, Unger, Fife, Jenkins, Houston, Brown, Wang; No: none). Note: The transcript shows Councilmember Gallo voting “no” initially, but the official minutes record 8-0. This discrepancy may reflect a later roll call correction. - Item 4 (Midcycle Budget Adoption) – Approved as Amended - Motion by Chair Ramachandran, seconded by Council President Jenkins, to adopt the budget as amended, incorporating the five budget spreadsheet changes and all policy directives (including those from Fife and Houston, and administrative adjustments to reporting timelines). - Amendments to the budget spreadsheet: 1. Fund 1010: Add a one-year ELDE for human trafficking fine enforcement (Councilmember Wong). 2. Fund 1010: Increase funding for the film incentive program, administered via a contract to an outside agency (Councilmember Fife). 3. Fund 1010 (Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax): Reallocate $50,000 to OUSD for safe water access and $200,000 for senior wellness programs and senior center funding (President Jenkins). 4. Fund 2244 (Measure Q): Add an ELDE for the community garden food pilot program (Councilmember Fife). - Policy Directives (consolidated and amended) : 1. Quarterly updates to Life Enrichment Committee on encampment abatement policy. 2. Semi-annual updates to Public Safety Committee on OPD civilianization progress. 3. City Administrator to explore a cultural facilities bond measure (report due October 2027). 4. Feasibility assessment of a park ranger program and permitted vending at Lake Merritt (timed for next biennial budget). 5. Standard communications protocol for departments to update council offices. 6. Expand senior center hours based on available funding and staffing (priority directive). 7. Explore technology requirements for multi-year budget forecasting (Councilmember Fife). - Vote: 6-2 (Aye: Ramachandran, Unger, Fife, Jenkins, Houston, Brown; No: Gallo, Wang). - Next Steps: The City Administrator will implement the adopted budget and policy directives. The council committed to reviewing OPD’s budget and overtime in future public safety committee meetings as a condition for further oversight funding.

The Oakland City Council Public Works and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:33 AM in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was chaired by Councilmember Zac Unger and included Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Charlene Wang, and Ken Houston (arriving at 11:34 AM). The committee considered six agenda items, including a utility easement vacation, equipment purchases, a bike share franchise extension, and a major streetscape improvement contract. The meeting adjourned at 1:01 PM. Consent Calendar - Approval of Draft Minutes (May 26, 2026): Approved 4-0 (motion Gallo, second Unger) to be forwarded to the June 16 City Council consent agenda. - Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items: Approved 4-0 as presented. - Summarily Vacating Public Utility Easement at 747 52nd Street (Children’s Hospital): Approved 4-0 (motion Gallo, second Houston) to be forwarded to the June 16 City Council consent agenda. Staff confirmed the easement was no longer needed after utility relocation. - Owen Equipment Sales Inc. Purchase Contract ($2.5M for three Vactor sewer cleaner trucks): Approved 4-0 (motion Gallo, second Houston) to be forwarded to the June 16 City Council consent agenda. Discussion included fleet replacement backlogs, extended warranties, and compliance with the federal sewer consent decree. - MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements Construction Contract Award ($26,499,339.50 to McGuire and Hester): Approved 4-0 (motion Houston, second Gallo) to be forwarded to the June 16 City Council consent agenda. The project will add protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, 79 new trees, and upgraded signals on MLK from 2nd to 14th Street. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 1 (Minutes): One speaker (Zach Tyler) made procedural challenges citing federal codes and court cases; no substantive position on the minutes. - Item 2 (Schedule): Four speakers: - Zach Tyler requested audits of sales/property taxes and a review of active theater bankruptcy claims. - An unnamed speaker requested free parking at the ice skating center, reports on Mosswood toddler center matting, traffic signal operations, transportation permits, Oakland School of the Arts park usage, and sidewalk vendor interruptions. - Lars Barnes (Diamond District resident) complained about lack of timely communication regarding no-parking signs during street repaving and difficulties contacting OakDOT. - Blair Beekman did not speak. - Item 3 (Easement): No public speakers. - Item 4 (Sewer Trucks): Two speakers: - Asada Olabala questioned why the department avoids cooperative agreements, noted they should simplify procurement, and asked about total rental costs ($30,000/month) and whether delays in bringing the item caused excessive rental expenses. - Blair Beekman did not speak. - Item 5 (Bike Share Franchise): Four speakers: - Asada Olabala raised concerns about enforcement of regulatory violations (e.g., running red lights) and theft/vandalism of bikes by homeless individuals; asked if losses challenge the program's viability. - Kevin Daly expressed strong support, noting benefits of reduced car space and collisions. - Colin Hughes (MTC) spoke in support, citing 30% year-over-year ridership growth since 2023 and multiple ridership records set in 2026. - Buffalo Soldier asked whether Lyft pays fees for interrupting parking (like restaurants do) and criticized city administrators. - Item 6 (MLK Streetscape): Three speakers: - Asada Olabala asked about private vs. city sidewalk responsibility, timeline completion fees, business interruption, parking disruption, and questioned the cost breakdown. - Kevin Daly expressed strong support, looking forward to safer streets. - Blair Beekman did not speak. - Open Forum: Three speakers: - A speaker made cryptic references to court cases and missiles. - An unnamed speaker demanded the city rename Cesar Chavez Library and Park due to alleged sexual abuse allegations; also criticized the union's ballot Measure E, calling it disrespectful since only 32% of city employees live in Oakland. - Simeon Ramey (California Oakland Union and Homeless for Mental Health Outreach) spoke about broken systems, called for firing violent people, and requested information on three shelters. Discussion Items - Item 5: Bike Share Franchise Amendment (Lyft/Bay Wheels): Staff (Kirby Olson) presented a proposal to extend the exclusive franchise agreement with Lyft through December 31, 2032, aligning with the regional program. The program operates at no cost to the city (except staff time) and includes 102 stations, 500 e-bikes, and 350 pedal bikes. Ridership grew 30% year-over-year since 2023; Q1 2026 saw a 50% increase. Revenue sharing has only triggered once (small amount). Councilmember Houston questioned financial benefits to Oakland, noting Lyft’s vehicles advertise Lyft, not Oakland. He proposed holding the item to explore direct benefits. Councilmember Gallo moved to approve; seconded by Unger. Councilmember Houston voted no. The item passed 3-1 and was forwarded to the June 16 City Council non-consent agenda. - Item 5 (continued): Councilmembers discussed dock placement (driven by density and transit), ability to move low-utilization stations, and liability for injuries. - Item 4 (Sewer Trucks): Staff (Richard Battersby) explained the urgent need due to 7 of 8 sewer trucks being out of service, requiring $30,000/month in rentals. The purchase of three trucks ($2.5M) is critical to meet federal consent decree cleaning 184 miles/year. Councilmember Houston asked about warranty and recommended exploring extended warranties. Councilmember Gallo requested a comprehensive report on city vehicle replacement needs and electrification. Councilmember Wang praised the economic argument and asked about truck lifespan (5-7 years ideally, but Oakland averages 10 years). - Item 6 (MLK Streetscape): Staff (Emily Ellers) detailed the safety project on Oakland's high-injury network. Four bids were received; McGuire and Hester’s bid ($26.5M) was 8% below engineer’s estimate. Councilmember Houston questioned change order management (25% allowance). Staff noted internal protocols to prevent abuse and that change orders above 25% require council approval. Councilmember Wong highlighted improved connectivity to Jack London Square and noted an associated undercrossing project. Key Outcomes - Item 1-4, 6: All approved unanimously (4-0) and forwarded to the June 16, 2026 City Council consent agenda. - Item 5 (Bike Share Franchise Extension): Approved 3-1 (Houston opposed) and forwarded to the June 16, 2026 City Council non-consent agenda due to the dissenting vote. Councilmember Houston expressed desire to see direct economic benefits for Oakland. - Directives: Staff will provide the correct DOT email (DOTOnlinePermits@OaklandCA.gov) to the public and follow up on extended warranty options for sewer trucks. Staff will also connect Councilmember Houston with construction management for change order oversight on MLK streetscape.

The Finance & Management Committee of the Oakland City Council convened at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Oakland City Hall. The meeting covered four agenda items: approval of prior minutes, determination of outstanding committee items, an informational report on the city's Prompt Payment Policy, and a resolution authorizing multiple agreements for the OaklandConnect fiber network. The meeting adjourned at 10:42 AM. Consent Calendar - Approval of Draft Minutes (May 26, 2026): Approved unanimously (4-0). - Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items: Approved unanimously (4-0) after two public speakers commented on unrelated matters. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 2 (Outstanding Committee Items): - Ms. Olabala expressed concern about the lack of annual reports on contracts and property revenue (e.g., ice rink, ferry land) and questioned revenue from partnerships like Shark Management. - Zach Thayer made a disconnected statement referencing various legal codes and challenges. - Item 3 (Prompt Payment Policy): - Zach Thayer continued his rambling comments. - Kevin Daly urged the committee to look beyond prompt payment metrics and track root causes of payment delays for small businesses, noting that the reported 96% compliance may miss many unpaid invoices. - Ms. Olabala raised a specific issue about 37 police vehicles held up in San Leandro due to a funding dispute, arguing the city may not be paying for reasons other than lack of funds. - Item 4 (OaklandConnect Fiber Network): - Ms. Olabala questioned the geographic distribution of housing partners (Fruitvale, Bridge Housing, OHA) and the source of Measure U matching funds. - Open Forum: - Kevin Daly noted Measure U appeared to be failing and urged consideration of a transportation network company tax on ride-hail services like Uber and Waymo. - Ms. Olabala demanded a report on ice rink revenue, stating the city collects $335,000 annual base rent and 7% of gross revenue over $4.3 million. Discussion Items - Item 3: Implementation and Performance of the City’s Prompt Payment Policy – Informational report presented by finance staff. Key data: over the past five fiscal years, approximately 96% of all payments subject to the prompt payment ordinance were issued within 20 business days. Of nearly $1.8 billion in total payments, prompt payment interest totaled only $394,000 (0.02%). However, compliance varies by department; the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) had the lowest rate. Councilmembers noted a disconnect between the high compliance rate and frequent vendor complaints of waiting 6–12 months for payment. Staff explained that the prompt payment policy only applies to valid invoices under signed contracts; many delays stem from invoices submitted before a contract is executed or from departmental bottlenecks. Councilmember Ramachandran expressed intent to continue the item to gather more data, particularly around contracting and procurement bottlenecks affecting small and local businesses. Councilmember Wang requested data on compliance rates specifically for small and local businesses. - Item 4: OaklandConnect Fiber Network Partnership Legislation – Staff presented a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to: (1) waive competitive bidding and enter a 15-year, $720,000 Indefeasible Rights of Use (IRU) agreement with Sonic.Net, LLC to lease dark fiber in East Oakland; (2) enter into Memoranda of Understanding (at no charge for up to 10 years) with Oakland Housing Authority (OHA), Fruitvale Development Corporation, and Bridge Housing Corporation to connect affordable housing units; and (3) waive competitive bidding and enter a 10-year Fiber License Agreement (at $0) with Monkeybrains to provide free fiber internet to 1,400 affordable housing units and low-cost wireless service (capped at $40–50/month) in surrounding areas. The project is funded by a $14.1 million CPUC grant and $2 million Measure U match, totaling $16 million. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with service going live as segments are completed, estimated final completion in late 2027. Councilmembers praised the initiative, with Councilmember Brown noting reliability as a Monkeybrains customer, and Councilmember Wang emphasizing inclusion of underserved neighborhoods like Chinatown. Questions were answered about coordination with DOT for trenching, future expansions, and outreach to residents. Key Outcomes - Items 1 and 2: Approved unanimously (4-0). - Item 3 (Prompt Payment Policy): Continued to the September 22, 2026 Finance & Management Committee meeting. Motion by Chair Ramachandran, seconded by Councilmember Wang, carried 4-0. Staff will prepare a supplemental report addressing council questions, including bottlenecks outside the prompt payment policy. - Item 4 (OaklandConnect): Approved on a 4-0 vote to forward the resolution to the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting on the consent calendar. The resolution authorizes the five agreements as presented.

The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee convened at 6:02 PM and adjourned at 9:36 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at City Hall. The meeting covered approval of minutes, a determination of schedule, a major resolution awarding $38.1 million in community violence intervention (CVI) grants for 2026‑2029, and an annual report on Measure MM wildfire prevention spending. Public comments were heard on all action items and during open forum. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 3 (Community Violence Intervention Grants): Over 60 speakers signed up; 41 spoke. Many community‑based organizations and credible messengers urged the committee to avoid service disruptions, support East and Deep East Oakland providers, and increase transparency in the RFP process. Speakers from Boss, Tribe, Family Violence Law Center, and the African Resource Center expressed concern that their organizations or populations were not funded. Others, such as Youth Alive and Safe Passages, honored the RFP process and urged stable funding. Several speakers noted that OPD overtime ($450,000 for one lieutenant) could be repurposed for violence prevention. - Item S4 (Measure MM Annual Report): Three speakers testified, including commission member Elizabeth Stage and David Boatwright, who stressed the urgency of expediting the hiring of a Measure MM supervisor and improving wildfire preparedness. - Open Forum: Five speakers addressed topics including the OPD budget, the 73rd Avenue transportation project, and continued wildfire safety needs. Discussion Items - Community Violence Intervention Grants 2026‑2029: The Department of Violence Prevention (DVP) proposed awarding $38.1 million over three years (annual $12.7 million) to 21 community‑based organizations for gun violence and gender‑based violence services. The presentation detailed a two‑round RFP process: the first round had a 34% failure rate due to technical submission issues, leading to cancellation and reissuance; the second round reduced failures to 9%. DVP emphasized that the grants focus on the highest‑risk individuals (approximately 350 in Oakland at any time) and that services are deployed based on relationships, not solely agency location. Committee members raised concerns about the shortened second‑round timeline, the exclusion of the LGBTQ Center (the only organization that qualified in the first round but failed in the second), and the lack of past performance scoring. Councilmembers debated the contract length—three years versus shortening to one or two years—and the need for a six‑month report on service impacts. - Annual Report on Measure MM Spending: The Oakland Wildfire Prevention Commission Chair Tom Grossman presented the first annual report, noting that $2.7 million in parcel tax revenue is being used for vegetation management, goat grazing, and tree clearance. Key recommendations included expediting the hiring of a dedicated Measure MM supervisor and improving reporting on mitigation activities. The committee stressed the need for itemized spending data in future reports. Key Outcomes - Item 1 (Minutes): Approved unanimously (4‑0) as presented. - Item 2 (Schedule): Approved as amended (4‑0), withdrawing the sideshow ordinance from the pending list. - Item 3 (CVI Grants): Approved as amended (4‑0) and forwarded to the June 16, 2026 City Council on non‑consent. Amendments included: (1) reducing the contract length from three years to two years; (2) correcting the housing service funding for Bay Area Community Resources Inc. from $275,000/$825,000 to $300,000/$900,000 (annual/total); (3) requiring a supplemental report with full evaluation criteria; and (4) scheduling a six‑month report back on service impact levels for providers no longer funded and those receiving funding. Motion by Councilmember Fife, seconded by Councilmember Houston. - Item S4 (Measure MM Report): Received and filed (4‑0). Motion by Councilmember Houston, seconded by Chair Wang. The committee also accepted an urgency finding (4‑0) to allow hearing the item, which was added to the agenda after the three‑day posting requirement.

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Oakland City Council Life Enrichment Committee convened at 4:03 PM and adjourned at 4:45 PM. Members present: Councilmembers Gallo, Houston, Wang (arrived at 4:07 PM), and Chair Fife. The committee approved routine items, debated a $197,432 rental agreement for summer youth camp, and addressed an urgent corrective resolution for senior services vendors. All items were forwarded to the June 16, 2026 City Council consent agenda. Consent Calendar - Approval of Draft Minutes (May 26, 2026): Motion by Gallo, seconded by Houston, passed 3-0-1 (Wang excused). - Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items: Motion by Houston, seconded by Gallo, passed 4-0. One public speaker (Mr. Olabala) urged prioritization of Head Start, gifted children, and seniors. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 3 (Camps in Common): Mr. Olabala expressed support for the program but raised concerns about district equity (citing 150 participants from District 2 vs. 12 from District 4), disciplinary procedures, parent permission slips, background checks for chaperones, and senior inclusion. He also noted the 3-hour-55-minute bus ride could cause issues. - Item S4 (MSSP Addendum): Mr. Olabala criticized staff for failing to include proper waiver language and vendors, calling it a corrective action due to staff error, and linked it to broader accountability concerns. Zoom speaker Blair Beekman discussed governance structure and the need for organizational systems. - Open Forum: Mr. Olabala spoke about African American economic independence and historical development of Black towns. Discussion Items - Item 3 – Camps in Common Rental Agreement: Staff (Alethea Walker, Recreation Supervisor) presented a resolution authorizing a rental agreement not to exceed $197,432 with Camps in Common, Inc. for Art Meets Nature and OPRYD Town summer sessions (July 29 – August 7, 2026) serving 300 youth and 88 adults at Oakland Feather River Camp. Councilmember Houston visited the camp and moved approval. Councilmember Wang questioned alternative funding sources (e.g., Measure Q); Director Michael Hammock explained Measure Q funds are under Public Works, not Parks and Recreation, and explored grant limitations. Chair Fife urged exploring local outdoor alternatives (e.g., city stables, East Oakland trails) to reduce costs. The committee approved the staff recommendation. - Item S4 – MSSP Resolution Addendum (Urgency): Staff (Anna Bangtus, Human Services) requested a resolution to (1) add vendors Shield-California Health Care Center and Transdev Services, and (2) waive competitive procurement and local business enterprise requirements for six MSSP vendors. The urgency finding (needed because the agenda was posted <72 hours prior) was approved 4-0. Staff explained that an administrative error omitted waiver language and two vendors from Resolution 90362, risking interruptions for 369 frail older adults and adults with disabilities. Services include emergency response monitoring, caregiver respite, and transportation. Councilmember Wang asked about vendor vetting for wage and elder abuse; staff confirmed vendors are fully vetted. Chair Fife and Councilmember Houston acknowledged staff understaffing and training gaps. DC Navarro stated city administration is working with HSD to tighten protocols and promised a memo on new procedures. Key Outcomes - Item 3 (Camps in Common): Approved by 4-0 and forwarded to June 16, 2026 City Council consent agenda. - Item S4 (MSSP Addendum): Urgency finding approved 4-0. Resolution approved by 4-0 and forwarded to June 16, 2026 City Council consent agenda. - Directive: City Administrator’s office to provide a memo to the Life Enrichment Committee detailing new HSD policies and procedures for transparency.

The Oakland City Council Community and Economic Development Committee convened on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:37 PM in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was chaired by Councilmember Rowena Brown and included Councilmembers Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, and Carroll Fife (who arrived at 1:39 PM). The committee considered five agenda items and adjourned at 3:20 PM. All action items were approved and forwarded to the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting on the consent calendar. Consent Calendar - Approval of Draft Minutes from May 26, 2026 (Item 1): Approved unanimously (4-0) with no public speakers. - Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items (Item 2): Approved unanimously (4-0) with no public comment. Public Comments & Testimony Item 3 – Oakland Ice Center Lease and Capital Project: Seven speakers addressed the committee. - Kiki Flaherty, a 22-year Oakland resident and member of the Dyer Wolves and SF Earthquakes LGBTQ+ hockey club, expressed strong support, noting the facility’s role in hosting inclusive events and the urgent need for capital improvements. - Arthur Liu, father of Olympic medalist Alyssa Liu, spoke in support, describing the Ice Center as his family’s “second home” and crediting it for his daughter’s success. - John Guslison, Senior Vice President of Shark Sports Entertainment, thanked staff and emphasized the Sharks’ commitment to Oakland, including up to 25 years of operation and community benefits. - Daniel Witt, co-founder of the Oakland Skates semiprofessional hockey team, voiced support, stating the investment would allow the team to host regional tournaments and drive economic activity downtown. - Glenn Martin, General Manager of the Oakland Ice Center, urged approval, highlighting the need for renovation and the preservation of a community asset. - One public speaker raised concerns about the lack of clarity in the contract, including revenue details, free parking costs, and maintenance responsibilities, and questioned whether the community benefits from the old agreement (e.g., free field trips for OUSD students) were carried forward. Item 4 – 2026 Miscellaneous Planning Code Amendments: Two speakers. - Victor Adjay, representing a property owner at 4831 Tidewater, requested clarification that “active operation” in the 60-day discontinuance standard for nonconforming industrial uses includes good-faith efforts to re-tenant or make repairs, noting that 60 days may be too restrictive. - Asada Olavala criticized the staff report for listing school bus routes (646, 652, 682) as transit options for South Piedmont, calling it misleading, and raised concerns about ADU permitting errors. Item 5 – General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports: Three speakers. - Jeff Levin, speaking for East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO), thanked staff for the comprehensive report and praised the progress on affordable housing but noted that over the last 11 years (2015–2025) 80% of new housing was market rate, underscoring the need for continued local funding such as the proposed $50 million Measure U allocation. - Asada Olavala criticized the Oak No project and asked about the Barcelona parcel, and reminded the committee that affordable housing includes public housing and Section 8 vouchers, not just new construction. - Zach Thayer made comments related to the COVID relief bill and building purchases. Open Forum: Two speakers. - One speaker made comments about atomic weapons and UN orders. - One speaker, a property owner on the 35th Avenue corridor, objected to the Laurel Business Improvement District, alleging double taxation and requesting removal from the district. Discussion Items Item 3 – Oakland Ice Center Lease and Capital Project: The committee received a presentation from Brendan Moriarty, Director of Real Estate and Special Projects, Economic and Workforce Development Department. Key points: - The Oakland Ice Center is a city-owned facility serving approximately 137,000 visitors annually, with 27,000 Oakland residents receiving discounts and over 5,000 Oakland public school students using free programming. - The city currently pays a management fee to Sharks Ice (an affiliate of the San Jose Sharks) and bears financial risk; the facility suffered approximately $1.8 million in pandemic-related losses. - The proposed lease and management agreement would shift to a lease structure: 5-year initial term with four 5-year options, annual base rent of $335,000 (fixed, with inflation adjustments), plus 7% of gross revenue above $4.3 million (threshold adjusted for inflation). The city would also receive 50% of advertising revenue above $100,000 per year. - The city will provide $10 million in Measure U bond funds for a new refrigeration system (replacing the obsolete R22 refrigerant) and related capital improvements. The Sharks will contribute $100,000 annually to a capital reserve, and the city will match that amount. - The existing management agreement will be terminated, and the city will use $1,344,910 in capital reserve funds plus up to $500,000 in anticipated net revenue to reimburse Sharks for losses. - Community benefits (minimum $325,000/year in value, currently measured at $700,000) will continue, including OUSD access and other programs. - Councilmember Fife asked about revenue allocation; staff confirmed that because the facility was built with redevelopment bond funds, revenues must be used for redevelopment purposes (including affordable housing citywide, but other uses limited to the central district). - The facility will be closed for approximately four months during construction (summer 2026) to replace the ice system. Item 4 – 2026 Miscellaneous Planning Code Amendments: Staff presented amendments to Title 17 of the Oakland Municipal Code, including: - Updating ADU regulations for state law consistency (minor changes; two HCD findings were not addressed, as staff believes the city is already compliant). - Revising discontinuance standards for nonconforming activities: replacing the undefined “purposeful abandonment” standard with a clear 60-day cessation timeframe (down from 90 days, and previously zero days with an intent standard). - Removing S-10 Scenic Route Combining Zone discretionary standards from ministerial design review. - Permitting recreational assembly (e.g., plazas, community gardens) in the Wood Street D-WS-9 zone without a conditional use permit. - Revising the minimum front setback on Hegenberger Road in the D-CO-2 zone to a consistent 10 feet. - Removing a review deadline from development agreement procedures. - Various clerical and conforming revisions. - Councilmember Brown noted the District 7 office’s request to hold the item due to concerns about the Hegenberger setback; the committee decided to move the item forward and direct staff to meet with Councilmember Houston to explain the proposal. - Staff clarified that the 60-day discontinuance standard is intended to address nonconforming trucking uses in residential neighborhoods, consistent with the Environmental Justice Element, and that the city attorney confirmed the change is easier to implement than the previous “purposeful abandonment” standard. Item 5 – General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports for Calendar Year 2025: Staff presented an informational report. Key statistics: - In 2025, the city reported 1,007 units proposed, 1,944 entitled, 7,212 permitted, and 391 completed. - In the first three years of the 2023–2031 RHNA cycle (26,251 units total), Oakland has permitted 14% of its allocation (19% of very low-income and 25% of low-income targets, but only 9% of moderate-income and market-rate targets). - 2025 saw more deed-restricted affordable units permitted than market-rate units, continuing a trend from 2023, driven by Measure U funds and favorable market conditions. However, total permits declined 31% from 2024. - ADU production remained stable but declined 9% from 2024; 192 ADUs were permitted in 2025. - Oakland’s affordable housing production (42% of all low-income units in Alameda County) outpaced peer cities (San Jose, Fremont, Sunnyvale) in the very low- and low-income categories. - Staff noted that affordable housing entitled in 2025 is a strong predictor of future permits, and over 1,000 affordable units are expected to receive building permits in the first half of 2026. - Councilmember Fife asked about funding for emerging developers; staff described a HUD-funded pre-development program with Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements that are being addressed. She also noted she had introduced budget amendments to add $50 million in Measure U funds for affordable housing. - Councilmember Unger and Brown praised staff for the city’s leadership in affordable housing production. Key Outcomes - Item 3: Motion by Councilmember Fife, seconded by Chair Brown, to approve staff recommendations and forward the ordinance to the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting on consent. Passed 4-0. - Item 4: Motion by Chair Brown, seconded by Councilmember Fife, to approve staff recommendations and forward the ordinance to the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting on consent, with a directive for staff to meet with Councilmember Houston regarding the Hegenberger setback. Passed 4-0. - Item 5: Motion by Councilmember Fife, seconded by Chair Brown, to receive and forward the informational report to the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting on consent. Passed 4-0. - All items were forwarded to the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting on the consent calendar.