Oakland, CA

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Oakland City Council Rules & Legislation Committee will meet to approve previous minutes, determine the schedule for outstanding items, and review draft agendas for upcoming meetings. The agenda consists primarily of procedural administrative tasks rather than substantive policy decisions or contracts.

• Approval of draft minutes from the October 22, 2026 meeting
• Determination of schedule for outstanding committee items (Item 27-0169)
• Review of draft agendas and pending lists for City Council and committees (Item 27-0171)
• Open Forum for public comment on items not on the agenda

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Rules & Legislation Committee will review the Mayor's appointment of Deidra Somerville to the City Planning Commission. The committee will also determine the schedule of outstanding items and review draft agendas.

• Resolution to confirm Deidra Somerville to the City Planning Commission

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The committee is meeting to determine the schedule of outstanding items and review draft agendas. The body will consider approving the 2027 legislative calendar and a mayoral appointment to the Rent Board.

• Approval of the 2027 Legislative Calendar for City Council and Committee meetings
• Resolution to confirm the appointment of Lauren Hansen Wright to the Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board

The Rules & Legislation Committee approved the 2027 legislative calendar and the appointment of Lauren Hansen Wright to the Rent Board. The committee also scheduled numerous resolutions and ordinances for upcoming City Council and special committee meetings.

• Approved 2027 Legislative Calendar for City Council and Committee meetings (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Lauren Hansen Wright to the Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board (3-0)
• Accepted draft minutes from October 15, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Accepted new scheduling items as amended (3-0)
• Accepted draft agendas and pending lists as amended (3-0)
• Received and filed citywide staffing report (3-0)
• Received and filed OPD crime data and CPRA reports (3-0)

* Public Works And Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will discuss construction management for the Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project. The body is also reviewing subdivision and encroachment requests for a property on Kenilworth Road.

• Proposed $5,000,000 professional services agreement with VSCE, Inc. for Broadway Streetscape Improvements construction management
• Proposed subdivision improvement agreement with Kenilworth Property, LLC for Kenilworth Road
• Proposed major encroachment permit ENMJ22054 for Kenilworth Property, LLC on Kenilworth Road
• Proposed approval of Parcel Map No. 8228 for a four lot subdivision at Kenilworth Road

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved staff recommendations for three resolutions regarding subdivision improvements at Kenilworth Road and a $5 million contract for Broadway streetscape construction management. All four items were forwarded to the November 10, 2026, City Council meeting for final action. The committee also approved the minutes from its October 13 meeting and accepted the schedule of outstanding items.

• Approved minutes from October 13, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Forwarded Kenilworth Road subdivision improvement agreement to City Council (3-0-1)
• Forwarded Kenilworth Road encroachment permit to City Council (3-0-1)
• Forwarded Kenilworth Road parcel map approval to City Council (3-0-1)
• Forwarded $5M VSCE, Inc. contract for Broadway project to City Council (4-0)

*Life Enrichment Committee

The Life Enrichment Committee will discuss several agreements with the Oakland Unified School District and grant renewals for human services. The body is also reviewing a report on the implementation of 2024 Disparity Study recommendations.

• Proposed sale of 0.6-acre portion of Garfield Park at 2201-2299 East 17th Street to OUSD for $597,500
• Proposed MOU between Oakland Fire Department and OUSD for a three-year student internship program
• Appropriation of up to $400,000 for County Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management
• Grant renewals for AmeriCorps Senior Companion ($340,537) and Foster Grandparent ($38,823) programs
• Informational report on the implementation of 2024 Disparity Study recommendations

The Oakland Life Enrichment Committee approved and forwarded several items to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council agenda on consent, including an OUSD internship MOU, the sale of Garfield Park property, and acceptance of Medi-Cal and AmeriCorps grant funds. The committee also accepted the schedule of outstanding items, approved September 22, 2026 minutes, and continued a disparity study implementation report to January 2027.

• Approved September 22, 2026 draft minutes (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Approved OUSD internship program MOU and forwarded to Nov 10 City Council agenda (4-0)
• Approved sale of 0.6-acre Garfield Park portion to OUSD for $597,500 and forwarded to Nov 10 City Council agenda (4-0)
• Approved Medi-Cal administrative and targeted case management MOUs and funding up to $400,000, forwarding to Nov 10 City Council agenda (4-0)
• Approved AmeriCorps Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent grant renewals and matching funds, forwarding to Nov 10 City Council agenda (4-0)
• Continued disparity study implementation report to the first Life Enrichment Committee meeting in January 2027 (4-0)

*Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee will discuss funding for public safety operations and business improvement district assessments. The body is also reviewing a proposal for capital improvements at Caldecott Field.

• Authorization to apply for a BSCC Proposition 64 grant up to $4,500,000 for illicit cannabis enforcement
• Proposed 5% increase in annual assessments for the Montclair Business Improvement District
• Proposed 3% increase in annual assessments for the Rockridge Business Improvement District
• Request to negotiate an agreement for improvements to the North Oakland Regional Sports Center at 6900 Broadway
• Scheduling of public hearings for December 1, 2026, regarding BID assessments

The Committee approved several recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council on November 10, 2026. These include funding for public safety operations and assessment increases for two Business Improvement Districts.

• Approved Montclair BID annual report and 5% assessment increase for 2027 (4-0)
• Approved Rockridge BID annual report and 3% assessment increase for 2027 (4-0)
• Approved application for BSCC Proposition 64 grant up to $4,500,000 for cannabis enforcement (4-0)
• Approved request to negotiate agreement for improvements to Caldecott Field (4-0)
• Accepted October 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)

*Special Finance & Management Committee

The Special Finance & Management Committee will review several professional service contracts and staffing reports. The body is considering authorizations for HR software, procurement services, and the issuance of remaining General Obligation Bonds.

• Proposed $3,674,817.80 contract with NeoGov for HRIS subscription services
• Proposed $249,000.00 agreement with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP for procurement services
• Ordinance to authorize borrowing and sale of remaining General Obligation Bonds (Measure DD, KK, and U)
• Proposed contract amendments for executive recruitment with Ralph Andersen & Associates and The Hawkins Company
• Informational reports on City Administrator contract authority and citywide staffing vacancy rates

The Oakland Special Finance & Management Committee advanced several items to the City Council, including an ordinance for remaining General Obligation bond authorizations (Measures DD, KK, and U) and a $3,674,817.80 HRIS subscription agreement with NeoGov. The committee also recommended a $249,000 procurement services agreement with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, received informational reports on citywide staffing and city administrator contract authority, and approved an amended executive recruitment agreement extension.

• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Received and forwarded City Administrator Contract Authority Report to Nov 10 City Council (4-0)
• Received and filed Informational Report on Citywide Staffing - September 2026 (4-0)
• Forwarded NeoGov HRIS subscription agreement not to exceed $3,674,817.80 to Nov 10 City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded Baker Tilly Advisory Group procurement services agreement not to exceed $249,000 to Nov 10 City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded ordinance for remaining General Obligation Bonds (Measures DD, KK, and U) to Dec 1 City Council (4-0)
• Approved as amended executive recruitment agreement extensions with a $75,000 increase for Ralph Andersen & Associates, forwarding to Nov 10 City Council (3-1)

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review several informational reports regarding city safety and police activity. The meeting includes reports on crime data and the functions of the Community Police Review Agency.

• 2025 Safe Oakland Streets annual informational report from the Department of Transportation
• Oakland Police Department bi-annual informational report on Part 1 crime data
• Oakland Police Department bi-annual informational report on Part 2 crime data
• Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) bi-annual informational report on functions and duties

The Oakland Public Safety Committee accepted previous meeting minutes and reviewed the schedule of outstanding items during its October 27, 2026 meeting. The committee also received informational reports from the Oakland Police Department on Part 1 and Part 2 crime data, as well as a report from the Community Police Review Agency. An informational report on Safe Oakland Streets was withdrawn and rescheduled.

• Accepted draft minutes from September 22 and October 13, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Received and filed OPD Part 1 Crime Data Report (3-0)
• Received and filed OPD Part 2 Crime Data Report (3-0)
• Received and filed Community Police Review Agency bi-annual report (3-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The committee is meeting to handle procedural scheduling and administrative reviews. The agenda consists of boilerplate items regarding meeting minutes and the coordination of upcoming City Council and committee calendars.

• Approval of draft minutes from the October 8, 2026 meeting
• Determination of schedule for outstanding committee items (27-0089)
• Review of three new scheduling items (27-0090)
• Review of draft agendas, pending lists, and meeting schedules (27-0127)

The Rules and Legislation Committee scheduled several items for upcoming City Council meetings, including a citizen-sponsored minimum wage initiative and a proposed extension of the city's data center moratorium. The committee also approved the minutes from its October 8 meeting and reviewed various upcoming committee agendas. All items regarding the minimum wage and data center moratorium were moved to the City Council agenda for December 1 and November 10, respectively.

• Approved October 8 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled minimum wage initiative items for December 1 City Council meeting
• Scheduled data center moratorium extension for November 10 City Council meeting
• Accepted committee schedule of outstanding items (3-0)
• Accepted amended draft agendas and pending lists (4-0)
• Rescheduled 2025 Safe Oakland Streets report to November 17

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency will vote on appointments to the Planning and Police Commissions. The body will also consider several ordinances regarding zoning, waste disposal, and city salary titles, and renew multiple local emergency declarations.

• Appointment of Peter Smith to the City Planning Commission
• Vote to accept or reject Police Commission nominees Jean Quan and Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari
• Final passage of S-8 ordinance amendments for affordable homes near transit
• Final passage of ordinance amending OMC Chapter 8.28 to improve waste disposal requirements
• Renewal of local emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness

The Oakland City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency held a concurrent meeting approving numerous major items, including a $50 million allocation for affordable housing programs and Measure U capital funding, the termination plan for the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency, and various grants and contracts. The council also rejected the Police Commission's selection panel slate of commissioners while adopting a resolution to reject them, confirmed planning commission appointments, and approved multiple ordinances on introduction regarding civil penalties, waste disposal, and trust funds.

• Rejected Police Commission Selection Panel slate of two commissioners (8-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting Police Commission Selection Panel slate (8-0)
• Received and filed TOT sharing agreement with Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Club (8-0)
• Approved on introduction ordinance increasing civil penalties on unabated nuisances up to $10,000 per day (8-0)
• Adopted resolution confirming Mayor's appointment of Peter Smith to City Planning Commission (8-0)
• Received and filed audit of Capital Improvement Program financial management (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including various emergency renewals and local resolutions (6-0)
• Adopted ORSA termination plan and transfer of all assets and liabilities to the City of Oakland (6-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Oakland City Council's Rules & Legislation Committee is scheduled to meet on October 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The published agenda is largely procedural: roll call, approval of draft minutes from the October 1, 2026 meeting, determination of the schedule of outstanding committee items, review of draft agendas and pending lists, and open forum. No specific ordinances, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings appear on this agenda as written.

• Approval of draft minutes from the Committee meeting of October 1, 2026
• Item 27-0095: Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items
• Item 27-0093: Rules and Legislation Committee Pending List dated 10.1.26, with attachments
• Item 27-0094: Review of draft agendas, pending lists, and City Council and committee meetings
• Open Forum at the end of the meeting for comments on items not on the agenda

The Rules and Legislation Committee conducted procedural scheduling business, advancing multiple proposed contracts, ordinances, and informational reports to upcoming City Council and committee meetings without making final substantive policy decisions. The committee voted 4-0 to approve new scheduling items as amended, placing major items on the October 20, 2026 City Council agenda, including a $50 million Measure U affordable housing allocation and a $5.06 million bikeway contract. Members also scheduled a special joint meeting on violence reduction efforts for November 30, 2026.

• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Accepted new scheduling items as amended (4-0)
• Scheduled $50M Measure U affordable housing allocation for City Council review
• Scheduled $5.06M East 12th Street Bikeway contract award for City Council consent calendar
• Scheduled $44.66M Liberation Park grant amendment for City Council consent calendar
• Scheduled Garfield Park sale to OUSD for Life Enrichment Committee review
• Continued CPRA bi-annual report to Public Safety Committee
• Scheduled Special Joint Meeting on Measure NN violence reduction for Nov. 30, 2026

*Life Enrichment Committee - CANCELLED

The Life Enrichment Committee meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 27, 2026.

*Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled by the Committee Chair. A special meeting has been scheduled in its place for 4:00 PM.

*Special Public Safety Committee

Oakland's Special Public Safety Committee meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM to review a bi-annual informational report from the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) and to consider accepting a federal police grant. The committee will also approve draft minutes from its September 22, 2026 meeting and set its schedule of outstanding items. Two items were added to the agenda under Rule 28 of the Council Rules of Procedure. The meeting is noticed as a special meeting; if a quorum of the full City Council participates, no final City Council action can be taken.

• Resolution to accept and appropriate up to $57,510 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the OPD Paul Coverdell CQ26 Grant Program (item 27-0104)
• Receive a bi-annual informational report from the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) on its functions and duties under OMC 2.46.030 (item 26-0705, sponsored by Councilmember Wang)
• Approval of draft minutes from the committee meeting of September 22, 2026
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (item 27-0092)
• Open Forum for comments on items not on the agenda

The Special Public Safety Committee approved a recommendation to fund a firearm relinquishment program and forward the item to the City Council. The committee also accepted a report from the Community Police Review Agency and continued one item to a later date.

• Approved recommendation to ratify MOU and appropriate up to $1,563,571 for Firearm Relinquishment Program (4-0)
• Accepted bi-annual informational report from Community Police Review Agency (4-0)
• Continued item 26-0705 to the October 27, 2026 meeting (4-0)

*Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM to review several items, including a resolution allocating up to $50,000,000 in Measure U housing bond and other funds for affordable housing programs, and a plan to terminate the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency (ORSA) and transfer its assets and liabilities to the City. The committee will also consider a 25-year San Leandro Creek Trail maintenance agreement, an update to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance, and higher civil penalties for unabated nuisances. Most items were added to the agenda under Rule 28 of the Council Rules of Procedure. The committee makes recommendations; final City Council action cannot be taken at this meeting.

• Resolution allocating up to $50,000,000 from Measure U Housing Bond and other non-bond funds for affordable housing programs, including new construction, Rapid Response Homeless Housing and Homekey, acquisition and conversion, and rehabilitation
• ORSA Termination Plan: transfer of all ORSA assets, liabilities, and interests (other than bond liabilities) to the City of Oakland, including active loans, disposition and development agreements, owner participation agreements, and real property; write-off of uncollectable ORSA loans as bad debts
• San Leandro Creek Trail Cooperative Maintenance Agreement: license agreement with Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for 0.7 mile of trail at a $0.00 license fee for 25 years, with a sub-license to Oakland Parks & Recreation Foundation
• Ordinance amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.62 to allow Affordable Housing Trust Funds from redevelopment dissolution to be used for operating and rental subsidies for people experiencing homelessness and extremely low-income households, and removing the 2027 sunset date for anti-displacement and homelessness prevention services
• Ordinance amending Oakland Municipal Code 1.08 to raise maximum civil penalties for nuisance to up to $2,500 per day for repeated or continuing violations and up to $10,000 per day for unabated nuisances on real property after notice and opportunity to abate

The Committee approved several staff recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council, including a $50 million allocation for affordable housing and the termination plan for the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency. It also advanced proposals to increase nuisance penalties and update the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance.

• Approved $50M affordable housing funding allocation as amended (4-0)
• Approved Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency termination plan (4-0)
• Approved San Leandro Creek Trail maintenance agreement (4-0)
• Approved update to Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance (4-0)
• Approved increase of nuisance civil penalties up to $10,000 per day as amended (4-0)
• Approved forwarding TOT sharing report for Oakland Roots & Soul Soccer Club (4-0)
• Accepted draft minutes from September 22, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)

* Public Works And Transportation Committee

The Oakland Public Works and Transportation Committee meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM to consider several transportation and public works items. The main action items include awarding a $5,055,898 construction contract for the East 12th Street Bikeway Project to McGuire and Hester, a $4,000,000 professional services agreement for MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements, and a ready-mix concrete procurement not to exceed $4,800,000 over four years. The committee will also receive an informational audit report on Capital Improvement Program financial management and consider accepting a $3,000,000 EPA grant for PCB remediation in Arroyo Viejo Creek.

• Construction contract award to McGuire and Hester for East 12th Street Bikeway Project 1003980 at $5,055,898, with change orders up to 25% of the original amount
• Professional services agreement with Azad Engineering PC for $4,000,000 for MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements Project 1008516
• Ready-mix concrete procurement from CalPortland, CEMEX, and one additional supplier, not to exceed $1,200,000 annually and $4,800,000 over four years, including payment of up to $70,000 in unpaid invoices
• Amendment to Resolution No. 91091 C.M.S. for Residences at Liberation Park affordable housing and sustainable communities funds, not to exceed $44,661,404
• EPA San Francisco Bay Program grant acceptance of up to $3,000,000 for PCB remediation in Arroyo Viejo Creek

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved several staff recommendations for construction contracts, grant funds, and professional services. These items were forwarded to the October 20, 2026, City Council agenda for final action.

• Approved $5,055,898 construction contract for East 12th Street Bikeway (3-0)
• Approved appropriation of up to $44,661,404 for Residences At Liberation Park project (3-0)
• Approved $4,000,000 agreement with Azad Engineering PC for MLK Jr. Way improvements (3-0)
• Approved ready-mix concrete procurement up to $4.8M over four years (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of up to $3,000,000 EPA grant for Arroyo Viejo Creek PCB remediation (3-0)
• Received City Auditor report on Capital Improvement Program financial management (3-0)
• Approved September 22, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved amended schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)

*Finance & Management Committee

The Oakland City Council's Finance & Management Committee meets October 13, 2026 to review two contract extensions and its list of outstanding items. Members will consider extending the Mythics, LLC agreement to November 30, 2028, raising it from $249,850 to a cap of $1,250,000. They will also weigh amending the Modaxo Traffic Management Inc. parking citation system agreement through March 31, 2028, for up to $5,279,143 including up to $1,347,328 in outstanding invoices, and waiving competitive solicitation. Both items were added under Rule 28 of the Council's rules of procedure.

• Mythics, LLC agreement extension to November 30, 2028, increased from $249,850 to not-to-exceed $1,250,000
• Modaxo Traffic Management Inc. parking citation system amendment through March 31, 2028, up to $5,279,143, including up to $1,347,328 in outstanding invoices
• Request to waive the competitive multi-step solicitation process for the Modaxo amendment
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 22, 2026 committee meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Finance & Management Committee approved two contract extensions to be forwarded to the City Council. This includes an increased budget for Mythics, LLC and a modified extension for the Modaxo parking citation system.

• Approved extending Mythics, LLC agreement to Nov 30, 2028, increasing amount to not exceed $1,250,000 (3-0)
• Approved as amended extending Modaxo Traffic Management Inc. agreement to June 30, 2027, including payment of outstanding invoices and privacy protections (3-0)
• Accepted draft minutes from September 22, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)

*Rules & Legislation Committee

The Oakland City Council's Rules & Legislation Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The posted agenda is largely procedural: roll call, a determination of the schedule of outstanding committee items, new scheduling items, review of draft agendas and pending lists, and open forum. No specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text provided.

• Item 27-0006: Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (report with attachments)
• Item 3: New scheduling items
• Item 27-0007: Review of draft agendas, pending lists, and City Council and committee meetings
• Open Forum at the end of the meeting for comments on items not on the agenda
• No minutes to be approved; committee members listed are Rowena Brown (At-Large), Carroll Fife (District 3), Janani Ramachandran (District 4), and Chairperson Council President Kevin Jenkins (District 6)

The Oakland City Council Rules and Legislation Committee approved past minutes, accepted schedules for outstanding items, and routed numerous proposed resolutions, ordinances, and reports to upcoming council and committee meetings. The committee also approved urgency findings and forwarded mayoral appointments for the City Planning Commission to the October 20, 2026 City Council agenda.

• Accepted draft minutes from April 30, July 9, and July 16, 2026 (4-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Accepted new scheduling items as amended (4-0)
• Approved urgency finding and forwarded Peter Smith City Planning Commission appointment to City Council (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved urgency finding and forwarded David Newton City Planning Commission appointment to City Council (4-0)
• Accepted draft agendas, pending lists, and meeting schedules as amended (4-0)

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The Oakland City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meet on October 6, 2026, to consider a public hearing and ordinance amending the S-8 combining zone rules for abundant and affordable homes near transit, plus several other non-consent and consent items. Non-consent items include a State of the City report from Mayor Barbara Lee, an audit follow-up report, a construction contract increase for the 19th Street BART to Lake Merritt project, and a major encroachment permit at 1021 45th Avenue. Consent items include police wage increases, a park restoration contract, residential parking permit changes, and renewals of local emergency declarations. The agenda is final and includes procedural details for public participation.

• Public hearing and ordinance amending Oakland Municipal Code Title 17 Chapter 17.86 S-8 Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit (Senate Bill 79) combining zone regulations, with related zoning map amendments
• Resolution to increase construction contract with Oliver De Silva, Inc. DBA Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for the 19th Street BART to Lake Merritt Urban Greenway Project by $4,185,426.69, for a total not-to-exceed $10,624,575.44
• Ordinance amending the salary schedule to provide wage increases for Oakland Police Officers' Association rank-and-file, managers, and unrepresented sworn employees (final passage)
• Resolution awarding a contract to McGuire and Hester for post-storm trail restoration services not to exceed $453,907.93
• Resolution modifying residential permit parking areas: adding east side of Webster Street between 41st and 42nd Streets to Area N; removing Aileen Street between Shattuck Avenue and Dover Street from Area P; removing Ross Street between Chabot Road and Harwood Avenue from Area C

The City Council adopted an interim ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on land use entitlements for data centers. The council also approved several transportation contracts and renewed local emergency declarations for homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and medical cannabis access.

• Approved temporary moratorium on data center development
• Approved $4.18M contract increase for 19th St BART to Lake Merritt project (6-1)
• Approved $7.3M contract for MLK Jr. Way resurfacing
• Approved $2.18M contract for 98th Avenue crossing improvements
• Approved $453,907.93 contract for park restoration services
• Approved $230,000 settlement for Willie Wilson v. City of Oakland
• Approved wage increases for Oakland Police Officers’ Association (6-1)
• Approved S-8 Ordinance amendments on introduction (7-0)

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The Rules & Legislation Committee is meeting to handle procedural business: approving draft minutes, determining the schedule of outstanding committee items, and reviewing draft agendas and pending lists. Three new scheduling items are on the agenda. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 30, July 9, and July 16, 2026 meetings
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items
• Three new scheduling items
• Review of draft agendas, pending lists, and City Council/committee meetings

*Special Education Partnership Committee

The Oakland Special Education Partnership Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM to receive two informational reports. The committee will hear from Oakland Thrives Youth Ventures JPA Executive Director Kyla Johnson-Trammell on the JPA's initiatives and youth-focused work, and will receive an introduction of the 2026-2027 All City Council members. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting and a determination of the schedule of outstanding committee items. Both informational items were added to the agenda under Rule 28 of the Council's Rules of Procedure.

• Informational report from Oakland Thrives Youth Ventures JPA Executive Director Kyla Johnson-Trammell on current initiatives and youth-focused work (Item 27-0066)
• Introduction of 2026-2027 All City Council members, including prior initiatives and upcoming priorities (Item 27-0067)
• Approval of draft minutes from the committee meeting held April 13, 2026 (Item 27-0056)
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (Item 27-0057)
• Both informational items added to the agenda pursuant to Rule 28 of the Council's Rules of Procedure

The Oakland City Council Special Education Partnership Committee met on September 28, 2026 and approved its draft minutes from April 13, 2026. It also accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items and received informational reports on Oakland Thrives Youth Ventures JPA and the 2026-2027 All City Council. No ordinances, contracts, or funding actions were decided; the minutes note that no final City Council action can be taken when the committee meets as a special meeting.

• Approved draft minutes from the April 13, 2026 committee meeting (3-0, Unger excused)
• Accepted the Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items (3-0, Unger excused)
• Received and filed informational report from Oakland Thrives Youth Ventures JPA Executive Director Kyla Johnson-Trammell (3-0, Unger excused)
• Received and filed informational report introducing 2026-2027 All City Council members (3-0, Unger excused)

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

The Rules & Legislation Committee will consider confirming the Mayor's appointments of Peter Smith and David Newton to the City Planning Commission. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, scheduling outstanding committee items, and reviewing draft agendas. Public comment is allowed on each action item.

• Resolution to confirm Peter Smith to City Planning Commission
• Resolution to confirm David Newton to City Planning Commission
• Approval of draft minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items
• Review of draft agendas and pending lists

* Public Works And Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider several construction contracts, a storm drainage fee report, parking zone changes, and a waste disposal ordinance. The most consequential item is a $4.19M increase to the 19th Street BART to Lake Merritt greenway project contract, bringing the total to $10.62M. The committee will also vote on contracts for park trail repairs, 98th Avenue crossing improvements, and MLK Jr. Way resurfacing.

• Contract amendment for 19th St BART to Lake Merritt project increased by $4,185,426.69 to $10,624,575.44
• Park Restoration Services Contract to McGuire and Hester for $453,907.93 for post-storm trail repairs
• 98th Avenue Crossing Improvements construction contract to Ray's Electric for $2,184,566.58
• MLK Jr. Way Complete Streets Resurfacing contract to McGuire and Hester for $7,306,798.13
• Ordinance amending OMC Chapter 8.28 to strengthen solid waste disposal requirements

The Public Works And Transportation Committee approved multiple construction contracts, including street resurfacing, traffic safety improvements, and storm-damaged trail restoration. The committee also advanced an ordinance amending solid waste collection rules and modified several residential parking permit zones. All approved items were forwarded to the October 6, 2026 City Council agenda.

• Approved draft minutes of July 14, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved schedule of outstanding committee items as amended (4-0)
• Received and filed Storm Drainage Master Plan Update and Stormwater Fee Report (4-0)
• Approved park restoration services contract with McGuire and Hester for $453,907.93 (4-0)
• Approved 19th Street BART to Lake Merritt project construction contract amendment with Oliver De Silva, Inc. DBA Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for $4,185,426.69, bringing total to $10,624,575.44 (4-0)
• Approved residential permit parking zone changes on Webster Street, Aileen Street, and Ross Street (4-0)
• Approved major encroachment permit for 1021 45th Avenue (3-1, Houston voting no)
• Approved 98th Avenue crossing improvements construction contract award to Gruendl Inc. DBA Ray's Electric, Inc. for $2,184,566.58 (4-0)

*Life Enrichment Committee

The Life Enrichment Committee will consider several action items, including a proposed interim ordinance to temporarily ban data center development, a grant agreement for the Meals on Wheels program, and an appropriation for early childhood education stipends. The committee will also approve draft minutes and review outstanding items.

• Interim ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development or operation in Oakland
• Grant agreement with Service Opportunity for Seniors (SOS) for Meals on Wheels, up to $150,000 per fiscal year for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
• Resolution to appropriate $500,000 from First 5 Alameda County for early childhood education stipends
• Approval of draft minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Life Enrichment Committee approved forwarding three items to the October 6, 2026 City Council agenda. It advanced a $150,000-per-year Meals on Wheels grant to Service Opportunity for Seniors and a $500,000 Measure C early care and education grant, both on consent. It also approved, as amended, an urgency interim ordinance creating a temporary moratorium on data center land use entitlements, to be heard non-consent. All votes were recorded as carried; the data center item passed 3-0 with one member excused.

• Approved draft minutes of the July 14, 2026 committee meeting (4-0)
• Approved the schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Approved and forwarded to the Oct. 6, 2026 City Council consent agenda a grant to Service Opportunity for Seniors for the Meals on Wheels program, not to exceed $150,000 for FY 2025-2026 and $150,000 for FY 2026-2027 (4-0)
• Approved and forwarded to the Oct. 6, 2026 City Council consent agenda a First 5 Alameda County early care and education emergency grant of up to $500,000 under Measure C (4-0)
• Approved as amended and forwarded to the Oct. 6, 2026 City Council non-consent agenda an urgency interim ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on data center land use entitlements and agreements (3-0, Gallo excused)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

*Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider adopting amendments to the S-8 Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit combining zone regulations, including excluding additional industrial parcels and updating zoning maps. The committee will also receive an informational update on the 2025-2029 Economic Development Action Plan implementation for FY 2025/26. Other items include approving draft minutes and scheduling outstanding committee items.

• Ordinance amending Planning Code Chapter 17.86 for SB 79 combining zone regulations
• Exclusion of additional industrial zoned parcels from SB 79 eligibility
• Zoning map amendments to update S-8 designated parcels
• Informational report on Economic Development Action Plan implementation status
• Approval of draft minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved staff recommendations on amendments to the S-8 Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit ordinance, forwarding the item to the October 6, 2026 City Council meeting as a public hearing. The committee also accepted prior meeting minutes, approved the schedule of outstanding items, and received an informational report on the Economic Development Action Plan implementation. All votes were 3-0 with Councilmember Fife excused.

• Approved S-8 ordinance amendments and forwarded to City Council for 10/6/2026 public hearing (3-0)
• Accepted draft minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Received and filed Economic Development Action Plan implementation status report (3-0)

*Finance & Management Committee

The Finance & Management Committee will consider authorizing a two-year, $1,077,547.98 cooperative agreement with NeoGov for HR information systems, waiving competitive bidding. It will also receive informational reports on a vacant property tax audit, a special revenue collection project, and parking garage operations. One item on prompt payment policy was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize NeoGov HRIS contract up to $1,077,547.98 for 2026-2028, waiving competitive solicitation and local business requirements
• Informational report on performance audit of the Vacant Property Tax
• Informational report on Special Revenue Collection Project to collect from non-filed businesses
• Informational report on parking garages operations, financial status, and operator performance
• Ordinance amending Salary Ordinance 12187 C.M.S. for classification title changes

The Finance and Management Committee approved forwarding the City Auditor's performance audit of the Vacant Property Tax to the October 6, 2026 City Council agenda on consent, with a request for a supplemental report on residential versus commercial vacancies and exemption breakdowns. The committee also approved forwarding salary ordinance classification title changes to the Council, continued the parking garages update to November 10, 2026, and withdrew the NeoGov HRIS contract item with no new date. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved forwarding vacant property tax audit to City Council on consent (4-0)
• Approved salary ordinance classification title changes, forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Continued parking garages operations update to November 10, 2026 (4-0)
• Withdrew NeoGov HRIS subscription services contract item with no new date (4-0)
• Received and filed special revenue collection project report (4-0)
• Approved schedule of outstanding committee items as amended (4-0)
• Accepted draft minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting (4-0)

*Public Safety Committee

The Oakland Public Safety Committee will receive an informational report on human trafficking from the Oakland Police Department, as required by Ordinance 13873, covering law enforcement activity, prosecutorial outcomes, fiscal outcomes, and community impact. The committee will also consider a resolution to accept and appropriate a $270,942 grant from the California Highway Patrol for the OPD Crime Laboratory for fiscal years 2026-2028. Two ceasefire-related items were withdrawn from the agenda and placed on the committee's pending list.

• Informational report on human trafficking from OPD per Ordinance 13873
• Resolution to accept $270,942 CHP grant for DUID toxicology testing at OPD Crime Laboratory
• Two ceasefire reports withdrawn from agenda and placed on pending list
• Approval of draft minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items

The Public Safety Committee approved forwarding a $270,942 California Highway Patrol grant for the Oakland Police Department Crime Laboratory to the October 6, 2026 City Council consent agenda. The committee also voted to forward an OPD informational report on human trafficking to the same council meeting. Two items — the Bi-Annual OPD Ceasefire Report and the Department of Violence Prevention Ceasefire Information Report — were withdrawn from the agenda under Rule 28 and placed on the pending list with no date specific. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved forwarding $270,942 CHP DUID grant for OPD Crime Lab to 10/6/2026 City Council consent agenda (4-0)
• Received and forwarded OPD human trafficking informational report to 10/6/2026 City Council (4-0)
• Accepted draft minutes from July 14, 2026 committee meeting (4-0)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Withdrew Bi-Annual OPD Ceasefire Report from agenda; placed on pending list, no date specific
• Withdrew Department of Violence Prevention Ceasefire Information Report from agenda; placed on pending list, no date specific

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

This is a procedural meeting of the Rules & Legislation Committee. The committee will approve draft minutes, determine the schedule of outstanding committee items, consider three new scheduling items, and review draft agendas and pending lists. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 30, 2026 and July 9, 2026 meetings
• Determination of schedule of outstanding committee items
• Three new scheduling items
• Review of draft agendas, pending lists, and committee meetings

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

The Oakland City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency will meet to vote on several key items, including police union agreements and nominations for the Police Commission. The agenda also includes a public hearing on housing development reports and renewals of various local emergency declarations.

• Vote on accepting or rejecting Ricardo Garcia-Acosta and Joey Harrison for the Police Commission
• Approval of tentative agreements with the Oakland Police Officers’ Association (Rank and File and Managers units) effective through 2031
• Public hearing for the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report regarding federal housing grants
• Ordinance to authorize up to $40,000 in rent forgiveness for Seminary Point, LLC
• Renewal of local emergency declarations for homelessness, medical cannabis access, and the AIDS epidemic

The Oakland City Council approved two police union memoranda of understanding (rank-and-file and managers units) covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, and approved a salary ordinance amendment for wage increases, scheduling it for final passage on October 6, 2026. The council also approved a $17 million settlement in a police pursuit lawsuit and accepted a $1 million grant for a workforce development and interim housing pilot project. All votes were 7-1 with Councilmember Fife dissenting on the police items and the settlement.

• Approved police union MOU (rank-and-file) 2026-2031 (7-1)
• Approved police union MOU (managers) 2026-2031 (7-1)
• Approved salary ordinance amendment for police wage increases, final passage 10/6/2026 (7-1)
• Approved $17M settlement in police pursuit lawsuit (7-1)
• Accepted $1M Kaiser grant for workforce development and interim housing pilot
• Approved consent calendar including renewals of HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis, and homelessness emergencies
• Approved ordinance for Seminary Point debt and rent forgiveness up to $40,000
• Approved resolution authorizing application for up to $55M in Transformative Climate Communities grants

Office of the Mayor Annual Recess Agenda

This is a notice of actions the mayor will take during the August recess, not a regular council meeting. The agenda includes two items: setting the property tax rate for voter-approved debt and accepting a $100,000 grant from the Mitchell Kapor Foundation to fund a staff position in the mayor's office.

• Resolution fixing property tax rate for FY 2026-27 for voter-approved indebtedness
• Accept up to $100,000 from Mitchell Kapor Foundation for P.R.I.M.E. Alliance project manager position
• Authorize City Administrator to enter into a memorandum of understanding for the grant

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

*Finance and Management Committee - CANCELLED