Oakland, CA

* 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

*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)

*Special Public Safety Committee

*Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

*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

*Life Enrichment Committee - CANCELLED

* Public Works And Transportation Committee

*Community & Economic Development Committee

*Rules & Legislation Committee

*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)

*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)

*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)

*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

*Life Enrichment Committee - CANCELLED

*Finance and Management Committee - CANCELLED

*Community and Economic Development Committee - CANCELLED

*Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

*Public Works And Transportation Committee - CANCELLED

*Rules and Legislation Committee - CANCELLED

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

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency will consider the appointment of two Police Commissioners. The body will also decide on renewing several local emergency declarations and finalizing a municipal election for November 3, 2026.

• Appointment of Ricardo Garcia-Acosta and Joey Harrison to the Oakland Police Commission
• Final passage of ordinance for November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
• Proposed amendment to Real Property Transfer Tax Ordinance to raise $4-$13 million annually
• Renewal of local emergency declarations for HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis access, and homelessness
• Travel reimbursements for Councilmembers to the League of California Cities and Congressional Black Caucus conferences

The council approved allocating $50 million from the Coliseum sale proceeds to CalPERS for the city's unfunded pension liability, and approved a second amendment to the Coliseum sale agreement allowing simultaneous sale of arena and stadium parcels. It also approved collision repair contracts totaling over $7 million, and withdrew the police commissioner appointment item. The consent calendar was approved as amended, including the 'City of Refuge' sanctuary ordinance and several other items.

• Approved $50M Coliseum proceeds allocation to CalPERS (6-0, 2 excused)
• Approved second amendment to Coliseum sale agreement (6-0, 2 excused)
• Approved collision repair contracts totaling $7.25M (6-0, 2 excused)
• Withdrew police commissioner appointment item (5-0, 3 excused)
• Approved consent calendar as amended (6-0, 2 excused)
• Approved 'City of Refuge' sanctuary ordinance (consent)
• Approved $20.88M Broadway streetscape construction contract (consent)
• Approved police chief employment agreement with $411,294.96 annual compensation (consent)

• Collision Repair Contracts For Light And Heavy Vehicles — approved

*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

The committee voted to accept the schedule of outstanding items (3‑0) and to accept the Education Partnership Committee meeting scheduled for Sep 28, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. (4‑0). It also formally recorded that no minutes were approved (3‑0). The proposed severance resolution for Jestin Johnson was withdrawn with no new date.

• No minutes approved (vote 3‑0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (vote 3‑0)
• Education Partnership Committee meeting set for Sep 28 2026 3:30 p.m. (vote 4‑0)
• Severance package resolution withdrawn (no new date)

• Grand Performance Mural Restoration Project
  Grand Avenue Underpass of Interstate 580
• Employment Agreement for James Beere as Oakland Police Chief
  $403,695
• Coliseum Payment Allocation
  Coliseum Complex · $50.0M
• Severance Package for Jestin Johnson
  $409,737

*Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $1.7 million helicopter maintenance deal and a $513,000 training services contract. They will also review annual reports on police surveillance technologies and an operational agreement with Alameda County for emergency management.

• Helicopter maintenance contract with Rotorcraft Support, Inc. up to $1.7M (option to extend to $3.4M) with waiver of local business requirements
• Professional services agreement with Bright Research Group for training and capacity building, not to exceed $513,000
• Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant application for $324,324 to support OPD training, equipment, and technology
• Operational Area Agreement with Alameda County for emergency management compliance through 2035
• Acceptance of 2025 annual reports for eight police surveillance technologies and determination on continued use

The Public Safety Committee approved several items to be forwarded to the City Council on July 21, 2026. These include amended police surveillance reports, a fire department operational agreement, and various departmental contracts.

• Accepted June 23, 2026, draft minutes (3-0)
• Accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items (3-0)
• Approved amended OPD surveillance technology reports to be forwarded to City Council (3-0)
• Forwarded Oakland Fire Department operational agreement with Alameda County to City Council (3-0)
• Forwarded Department of Violence Prevention Apricot 2026 annual report and policy to City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded Bright Research Group training contract to City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded OPD Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds to City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded OPD RSI helicopter maintenance contract to City Council (4-0)

• Contract With Bright Research Group For Training And Capacity Building Services — approved
  $513,000

*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

The committee approved several items to be forwarded to the City Council on July 21, 2026. These include authorizing the removal of certain tax liens to facilitate affordable housing development and forgiving specific debts related to the Seminary Point project. The committee also approved workforce development funds and a professional services agreement for signage.

• Approved removal of up to $10,000,000 in code enforcement liens (4-0)
• Approved removal of up to $10,000,000 in vacant property tax liens (4-0)
• Approved forgiveness of a $2,000,000 loan to Athena MT, LLC and a $1,500,000 line of credit to Siavash Afshar (4-0)
• Approved forgiveness of up to $40,000 in rent for Seminary Point, LLC (4-0)
• Received and filed the FY 2025-26 Code Enforcement update (4-0)
• Forwarded professional services agreement with Barretto, Co. for signage (3-1)
• Approved workforce development funds totaling up to $4,827,587 and $1,993,914 (4-0)

• Chapter 8 Tax Sale Authorization: Removal of Code Enforcement Liens — approved
  $10.0M
• Chapter 8 Tax Sale Authorization: Removal of Vacant Property Tax Liens — approved
  $10.0M
• Seminary Point - Debt And Rent Forgiveness — approved
  Foothill Seminary Point Retail Project · $3.5M

*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

The Finance & Management Committee reviewed several financial and operational reports, approving staff recommendations for a technology grant, strategic plan updates, bond reimbursements, and a forensic audit agreement. It also amended and advanced a $12,399,039 parking operator contract extension through year-end, requesting additional facility data before sending all items to the July 21 City Council agenda. The committee received and filed an update on the city’s fiscal health roadmap.

• Approved $202,500 technology audit grant from Oakland Fund and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Received and filed FY 2026-30 fiscal health roadmap update (4-0)
• Approved strategic plan one-year update and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Amended and advanced $12,399,039 parking operator contract extension through year-end (4-0)
• Approved bond reimbursement resolution for Measures DD, KK, and U and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Approved up to $490,000 forensic audit agreement with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP (4-0)

• Grant Funds From The Oakland Fund For The Purposes Of A Technology Audit — approved
  $202,500
• Parking Operator Contract Extension — approved
  $12.4M
• Reimbursement Resolution, General Obligation Bonds — approved

* 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

The committee accepted draft minutes and scheduled a report for September. It approved a $20.9 million contract for Broadway streetscape improvements and collision repair contracts, though some were rescheduled. Several grants and agreements were forwarded to the full City Council for July 21.

• Accepted draft minutes from June 23 (4-0)
• Scheduled 2025 Safe Oakland Streets report for Sept 22
• Forwarded AC Transit Fruitvale Avenue agreement to City Council (4-0)
• Approved collision repair contracts for Quality Body & Fender; rescheduled others (4-0)
• Forwarded energy assessments contract ($364,685) to City Council (3-1)
• Forwarded $750,000 grant for EV charging stations to City Council (3-1)
• Forwarded $20.9M Broadway streetscape contract to City Council (3-1)
• Forwarded REAP 2.0 funds for West Oakland pilot to City Council (3-1)

• AC Transit Fruitvale Avenue Cooperation Agreement — approved
  Fruitvale Avenue
• Collision Repair Contracts For Light And Heavy Vehicles — approved

*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

The Life Enrichment Committee approved staff recommendations for multiple funding items. These items will be forwarded to the July 21, 2026, City Council and Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting on consent.

• Approved June 23, 2026, draft minutes (3-0)
• Accepted schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Forwarded $100,000 grant for Construction Resource Center Mentor-Protégé Program to City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded HUD Continuum of Care supportive housing renewal funds up to $5,650,302 to City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded $1,319,745 Anti-Poverty Community Services Block Grant to City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded Measure BB funding for Oakland Paratransit and meal delivery services to City Council (4-0)

• HUD Continuum Of Care Programs — approved
  $5.7M
• AC-OCAP 2026 CSBG Resolution — approved
  $1.3M
• Oakland Paratransit For The Elderly And Disabled Program (OPED) Measure BB Funds For FY 26-27
  $3.2M

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

The City Council is considering an ordinance to amend the purchase and sale agreement for the City's interest in the Coliseum Complex. The proposal involves splitting the sale into two parcels with specific payment terms and requirements for affordable housing development.

• Amendment to the sale of the Coliseum Complex at 7000 Coliseum Way
• Proposed $50 million lump sum sale of the Arena Parcel
• Proposed $60 million sale of the Stadium Parcel with seller financing from the City
• Requirement for on-site affordable housing development on the Stadium Parcel
• Agreement for buyers to pay 6% of annual gross ticket sales for both parcels

The City Council approved an amended ordinance regarding the sale of the City's interest in the Coliseum Complex at 7000 Coliseum Way. The amendment removes a provision directing initial lump sum proceeds to CalPERS and moves the matter toward a concurrent meeting on July 21, 2026.

• Approved amended ordinance for Coliseum Complex sale (6-1)

• Second Amendment to Coliseum Complex Sale Agreement — approved as amended on introduction
  7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, California · $110.0M

*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

The committee handled only procedural business, approving draft minutes from May and June meetings and setting the legislative calendar. It forwarded several major proposals to future hearings without taking final action on their merits. These items cover road construction funding, affordable housing development through tax lien removals, debt relief for a local retail project, neighborhood subdivision approvals, public safety grant governance, and city board appointments.

• Approved draft minutes from May 28, June 18, and June 25 meetings (4-0)
• Accepted committee scheduling report as amended (4-0)
• Scheduled Coliseum Complex sale amendment for July 13 council meeting
• Forwarded $747,288 contract increase for the 7th Street Connection Project to Public Works Committee on July 14
• Scheduled tax lien removal resolutions (up to $10M each) for Community & Economic Development Committee on July 14
• Scheduled debt and rent forgiveness proposals for Seminary Point retail project for July 14 committee hearing
• Forwarded Oak Knoll subdivision maps, public safety grant MOU, and multiple board appointments for July 21 council meeting

• Second Amendment To Coliseum Complex Sale Agreement — introduced
  7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, California · $110.0M
• Professional Services Contract Amendment With Alta Planning And Design, Inc. For 7th Street Connection Project — introduced
  $4.0M
• Chapter 8 Tax Sale Authorization - Removal of Delinquent Code Enforcement Liens — introduced
  $10.0M
• Chapter 8 Tax Sale Authorization - Removal of Vacant Property Tax Liens — introduced
  $10.0M

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

The Oakland City Council confirmed Elizabeth Lake as interim city administrator (6-2) and approved placing two measures on the November ballot: one to amend the real property transfer tax foreclosure exception and an advisory measure on spending increased revenue on homelessness services (7-1). It also adopted annual budgets for the Leona Quarry and Oakland Area Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts, accepted $14.6 million in HUD grants, confirmed delinquent business tax liens, and received an AC Transit budget and service update.

• Confirmed appointment of Elizabeth Lake as interim city administrator (6-2)
• Approved ballot measures to amend real property transfer tax foreclosure exception and advisory on homelessness spending (7-1, Jenkins excused)
• Adopted Leona Quarry GHAD annual budget for FY 2026/27 (6-0, 2 excused)
• Adopted Oakland Area GHAD annual budget for FY 2026/27 (7-0, 1 excused)
• Adopted 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants totaling $14.6 million (8-0)
• Confirmed delinquent business tax liens and authorized recordation (8-0)
• Received and filed AC Transit budget and service update (7-1, Houston abstained)
• Rescheduled 2026 Miscellaneous Planning Code Amendments from consent to non-consent (8-0)

• Leona Quarry GHAD Annual Budget For Fiscal Year 2026/27

*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

The Committee approved forwarding Alvina Wong's reappointment to the Board of Port Commissioners to the full Council. It continued a ballot measure to amend the real property transfer tax and related homelessness funding to the next committee meeting with five amendments, including removing an advisory measure. Multiple items were scheduled for future meetings, but no action was taken on the Mayor's appointment of an interim city administrator.

• Approved reappointment of Alvina Wong to Board of Port Commissioners (4-0)
• Continued real property transfer tax ballot measure to July 2 with amendments (3-1)
• Accepted determination of schedule of outstanding committee items (4-0)
• Scheduled Oakland Housing Authority reappointments to July 7 Council on consent
• Scheduled AC Transit budget update to July 7 Council as non-consent
• Scheduled Tech Cy Pres grant and OPD FIFA World Cup grant to July 7 Council on consent
• Scheduled election consolidation ordinance to July 7 Council as non-consent
• No action taken on Mayor's appointment of Elizabeth Lake as Interim City Administrator