Oakland

Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board

The Oakland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including adopting the FY 2026-27 budgets for the Leona Quarry and Oakland Area Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts. The council will also approve up to $14.7 million in federal housing and community development grants for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, officials will confirm and process liens for delinquent business taxes, property transfer taxes, and trash fees.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 budgets for Leona Quarry and Oakland Area Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts
• Approve up to $14,674,799 in federal CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA housing grants
• Public hearing and confirmation of delinquent business tax liens for 2026
• Public hearing and confirmation of delinquent real property transfer tax liens
• Public hearing and confirmation of delinquent mandatory trash fees for 2025-2026

*Rules & Legislation Committee

This Rules & Legislation Committee meeting consists almost entirely of procedural and administrative items. Members will approve draft minutes from recent meetings, review scheduling lists, and receive an informational report on Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 1.10 cases. No substantive policy changes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes from May and June 2026 committee meetings
• Review of outstanding scheduling lists and pending council agendas
• Informational report on Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 1.10 enforcement cases

*Finance & Management Committee

The Finance & Management Committee will review several major financial items, including approving a multi-million dollar extension for the city's municipal parking management contract and funding independent technology and forensic audits. Members will also receive updates on the city’s long-term fiscal health roadmap and strategic plan, plus authorize bond reimbursements for water, park, and housing projects. The committee will also hear informational reports on ongoing citywide planning efforts.

• Extend City of Oakland Parking Partners contract up to $12,399,039 with a competitive bid waiver
• Approve $202,500 grant for an independent audit of city technology systems
• Award up to $490,000 to Weaver & Tidwell, LLP for one-year forensic audit services
• Authorize reimbursement resolutions for Measure DD, KK, and U general obligation bonds
• Receive informational updates on the FY 2026-30 Oakland Roadmap and Citywide Strategic Plan

* Public Works And Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will vote on several major infrastructure and transit contracts, including a $20.9 million streetscape project on Broadway and a $750,000 grant for 30 new electric vehicle charging stations. Members will also approve vehicle repair contracts totaling over $5 million and finalize a $400,000 pilot program to distribute prepaid Clipper cards in West Oakland. Additionally, the committee will adopt a cooperation agreement with AC Transit for transit signal priority on Fruitvale Avenue and respond to a county civil grand jury report.

• Award $20,881,650 construction contract to McGuire and Hester for Broadway streetscape improvements
• Accept $750,000 grant to install 30 electric vehicle charging ports at 7101 Edgewater Drive
• Approve vehicle collision repair contracts totaling over $5 million for light and heavy city fleets
• Finalize $400,000 purchase agreement for 1,000 prepaid Clipper cards for the West Oakland UBM pilot
• Adopt resolution with AC Transit for Fruitvale Avenue transit signal priority project

*Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee will review several financial and housing initiatives. Key actions include authorizing the removal of up to $10 million in delinquent code enforcement and tax liens on defaulted properties to support affordable housing development. The committee will also consider forgiving up to $3.5 million in city debt and $40,000 in rent for the Foothill Seminary Point retail project, contingent on its sale. Additionally, the committee will approve a $300,000 contract for signage design at City Hall and accept nearly $7 million in state workforce development grants.

• Authorize removal of up to $10M in delinquent tax and code enforcement liens to facilitate affordable housing via Alameda County’s Chapter 8 program
• Forgive up to $2M in city loans and $1.5M in revolving credit for the Foothill Seminary Point retail project, plus up to $40K in rent
• Approve a $300,000 professional services contract with Barretto-Co. LLC for signage and wayfinding at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
• Accept and appropriate $4,827,587 in WIOA workforce funds and $1,993,914 in California Volunteers Youth Service Corps funding for FY 2026-27
• Receive an informational update on Planning and Building Department code enforcement activities for FY 2025-26 Q1 and Q2

*Life Enrichment Committee

The Life Enrichment Committee will review and recommend approval of several major funding packages. These include over $5.6 million for HUD supportive housing, $3.2 million for elderly and disabled paratransit services, and $1.3 million for anti-poverty community programs. The committee will also approve a $100,000 grant for a minority contractor mentorship initiative.

• $5,650,302 in HUD Continuum of Care grants for supportive housing to local nonprofits
• $3,202,298 in Measure BB funds for FY 2026-27 paratransit services to five transit providers
• $1,319,745 in Community Services Block Grant funding for anti-poverty programs
• Up to $100,000 grant to Construction Resource Center for a minority contractor mentorship program
• Approval of June 23 committee minutes and scheduling of outstanding items

*Public Safety Committee

*Rules & Legislation Committee

This meeting is focused on administrative procedures for the Rules & Legislation Committee. Members will determine the schedule for outstanding items and review pending lists and draft agendas.

• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items
• Review of draft agendas, pending lists, and city council/committee meetings

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The scheduled July 2, 2026, meeting was cancelled because enough members were not present to conduct business. The committee had been discussing a resolution to submit measures to voters regarding real property transfer tax amendments and homelessness services.

• Resolution to amend the Real Property Transfer Tax foreclosure exception
• Proposed advisory measure on spending increased revenue for homelessness services
• Amendments regarding affordable housing conversion exemptions

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will review multiple consent and non-consent items before forwarding them to the full City Council. Key decisions include confirming an interim city administrator, approving grants for FIFA World Cup police operations and senior livestream services, and consolidating Oakland’s November 2026 municipal election with the statewide ballot. The committee will also consider a commemorative street renaming on Telegraph Avenue and receive informational updates on AC Transit finances and city strategic plans.

• Approve $750,000 grant for Oakland Police Department security operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Accept $35,559.68 state tech grant to fund a Connected Seniors Livestream Project
• Commemoratively rename Telegraph Avenue between 18th and William Streets as “OSA Way”
• Consolidate Oakland’s November 3, 2026 general municipal election with the statewide election
• Confirm Elizabeth Lake as interim city administrator to ensure executive continuity through July 2026

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider several public safety ordinances and a police chief recruitment update. Key discussions include temporary street closures to disrupt sex trafficking and new regulations regarding 'sideshow' activity.

• Temporary closure of 9th, 10th, and 11th Avenues between International Blvd and 15th Street
• Ordinance to increase penalties for sideshow participants and spectators
• Ordinance reaffirming the 'City of Refuge' sanctuary city policy
• Oral report on the recruitment process for Chief of Police

*Life Enrichment Committee

The Life Enrichment Committee will approve recent meeting minutes and review its outstanding item schedule. The primary action involves recommending approval of Oakland Fund for Children and Youth grants to nonprofits and public agencies. The funding supports year-round youth programs for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.

• Approve up to $20,677,356 in OFCY grants for youth programs (FY 2026-2028)
• Approve draft minutes from the June 9, 2026 committee meeting
• Review schedule of outstanding committee items

*Community & Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider an exclusive negotiation agreement for a new Costco store on city property. Members will also review annual reports and assessment increases for several Business Improvement Districts and a $14.6 million HUD grant plan.

• Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Costco for 101 Admiral Robert Toney Way and 2308 Wake Avenue
• $300,000 exclusive negotiation payment for Costco development
• Annual assessment increases of 3% to 5% for various Business Improvement Districts
• Approval of $14,674,799.07 in HUD grant funds for community and housing programs
• Ordinance amendment to convert 319 Chester Street into an affordable rental project

* Public Works And Transportation Committee

The committee is considering several large-scale infrastructure and maintenance contracts. Key items include funding for Broadway streetscape improvements, 14th Street safety projects, and asphalt disposal services.

• Awarding $20,881,650 to McGuire and Hester for Broadway Streetscape Improvements
• Awarding $2,494,685.86 to Gruendl Inc. (Ray’s Electric) for 14th Street safety project
• Up to $2,800,000 for asphalt and concrete disposal via Argent Materials and Bee Green Recycling
• Up to $750,000 each to United Rotary Brush Corp. and Owens Equipment Sales for street sweeper brushes

*Finance & Management Committee

The Finance & Management Committee will evaluate a $200,000 contract with InnoFin Solutions LLC for Oracle budget software support. Members will also consider salary ordinance amendments that adjust pay for fire department leadership and city officials, plus recommend civil service exemptions for several human resources roles. An informational report on the Police and Fire Retirement System investment portfolio will be reviewed.

• $200,000 contract with InnoFin Solutions LLC for Oracle budget software support (2026–2031)
• Salary ordinance amendments adjusting pay for Deputy Chief of Fire, Assistant Chief of Fire, and Fire Marshal
• Charter-mandated salary adjustments for the City Council, City Attorney, and City Auditor
• Civil service exemptions recommended for four employee and labor relations classifications
• Informational report on the Oakland Police and Fire Retirement System investment portfolio

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will decide which items to forward to the full City Council. Key items include authorizing collision repair contracts totaling $7.5M, supporting state human trafficking bill AB 2720, and increasing civil penalties for nuisances. They also consider delinquent tax and trash fee liens and an energy assessment contract.

• Award $1.4M contract to Ron Dupratt Ford for light vehicle collision repair
• Award $1.75M contract to Moeller Bros. for heavy vehicle collision repair
• Support AB 2720 mandating human trafficking coordinator in police departments
• Remove code enforcement liens on tax-defaulted properties for affordable housing
• Increase maximum civil penalties for unabated nuisances to $10,000 per day

Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board

The concurrent meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, and GHABD Board will hold a public hearing on miscellaneous planning code amendments and consider a resolution to place a city charter reform measure on the November ballot. Councilmembers will also receive an informational report on proposed changes to the Department of Transportation’s Parking Division.

• Public hearing on 2026 Miscellaneous Planning Code Amendments (ADU rules, D-CO-2 setbacks, Wood Street zone)
• Resolution to place a city charter reform measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot
• Informational report on proposed reorganization of the Department of Transportation’s Parking Division
• First reading of planning code ordinance with CEQA findings

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

The City Council is reviewing the proposed FY 2026-27 midcycle budget. This includes declaring a state of extreme fiscal necessity to suspend several mandated budget set-asides and maintenance requirements.

• Adoption of the FY 2026-27 Midcycle Budget
• Declaration of extreme fiscal necessity regarding police staffing levels (Measure NN)
• Suspension of park maintenance requirements (Measure Q)
• Suspension of Public Ethics Commission and Democracy Dollars funding
• Use of Affordable Housing Trust Fund assets to balance the budget

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

This meeting has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 18. No decisions or discussions took place.

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider awarding up to $38.1 million in grants to 21 community-based organizations for violence intervention services running October 2026 through September 2029. The committee will also receive an annual report on Measure MM wildfire prevention spending. Both items were added to this supplemental agenda shortly before the meeting.

• Resolution to award $38,100,000 in Community Violence Intervention Grants to 21 organizations (Oct 2026–Sep 2029)
• Authorization for City Administrator to negotiate and extend grant agreements with named grantees
• Annual report on Measure MM wildfire prevention spending from the Oakland Wildfire Prevention Commission (receive and file)
• Urgency finding required (2/3 majority) to hear the Measure MM report under the Sunshine Ordinance
• Approval of draft minutes from the May 26, 2026 committee meeting

*Life Enrichment Committee

The Life Enrichment Committee will consider a resolution authorizing a $197,432 rental agreement with Camps in Common for summer youth and adult programs. They will also vote on amending the Multipurpose Senior Services Program to add vendors and waive competitive bidding. Minutes from May 26 and the committee's schedule will also be approved.

• Authorize $197,432 rental agreement with Camps in Common for Art Meets Nature and OPRYD summer sessions for 300 youth and 88 adults
• Amend MSSP resolution to add Shield-California Health Care Center and Transdev Services as vendors
• Waive competitive process for six MSSP vendors, including Bay Area Vital-Link and Lifeline Systems
• Urgency finding required for MSSP amendment (2/3 vote needed)

*Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider approving a lease and management agreement with Sharks Ice, LLC for the Oakland Ice Center, including $10 million in Measure U bond funds for a new refrigeration system and other improvements. The committee will also vote on updates to the Oakland Planning Code regarding accessory dwelling units, nonconforming uses, and other zoning changes. Additionally, members will receive an informational report on the General Plan and Housing Element annual progress reports for 2025.

• Ordinance authorizing 5-year lease with four 5-year options for Oakland Ice Center to Sharks Ice, LLC at $335,000/year base rent, with $100,000 city capital contribution and $10M Measure U bond for refrigeration
• Planning Code amendments: ADU consistency with state law, nonconforming activity standards, S-10 scenic route zone changes, recreational assembly in Wood Street D-WS-9 zone
• Informational report on General Plan and Housing Element annual progress for calendar year 2025

* Public Works And Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider several infrastructure contracts and franchise agreements. The largest item is a $26.5 million construction contract for MLK Jr. Way streetscape improvements. The committee will also vote on extending Oakland's bike share franchise with Lyft through 2032 and purchasing three sewer cleaner trucks for $2.5 million.

• MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements construction contract award to McGuire and Hester for $26,499,339.50
• Bike share franchise amendment with Lyft extending the term to December 31, 2032, and authorizing advertising on bike share equipment
• Purchase of three Vactor sewer cleaner trucks from Owen Equipment Sales, Inc. for up to $2,500,000
• Vacation of public utility easement at 747 52nd Street, transferring it to Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland

*Finance & Management Committee

The Finance & Management Committee will discuss an informational report on the city's prompt payment policy and consider a resolution authorizing the city administrator to enter into agreements with internet providers to complete the OaklandConnect fiber network. The resolution includes a $720,000, 15-year lease with Sonic.Net, free connections with housing providers including Oakland Housing Authority, and a no-fee license with Monkeybrains.

• Authorize $720,000 IRU agreement with Sonic.Net for 15 years to lease dark fibers
• Authorize MOUs with Oakland Housing Authority, Fruitvale Development Corp, and Bridge Housing for free network connections up to 10 years
• Authorize fiber license agreement with Monkeybrains at $0 for 10 years to enhance broadband availability
• Receive informational report on implementation of city's Prompt Payment Policy
• Approve minutes from May 26 meeting and determine schedule of outstanding committee items