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Oakland, California

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Residents of Oakland

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  • Mayor

    Executive

    The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.

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      The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).

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    The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.

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      Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.

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      The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.

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      Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.

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    Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.

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Oakland council meetings

What the council and its committees are taking up, from the city's public meeting calendar.

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  • *Rules & Legislation Committee

    , 10:30 AM

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

    Agenda Details

    3 items of legislation

    • 27-0169 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 22, 2026

    • 27-0170 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items

    • 27-0171 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings

  • *Rules & Legislation Committee

    , 10:30 AM

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

    Agenda Details

    4 items of legislation

    • 27-0182 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 29, 2026

    • 27-0183 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items

    • 27-0184 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings

    • 27-0188 Subject: Appointment To The City Planning Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Deidra Somerville To The City Planning Commission

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  • *Rules & Legislation Committee

    , 10:30 AM

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

    Agenda Minutes Details

    25 items of legislation

    • 27-0198 Subject: OPD Staffing Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive A Bi-Annual Informational Report From The Police Department On Recruiting And Police Staffing Levels

      Scheduled

    • 27-0199 Subject: Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The Oakland Public Ethics Commission From: Council President Jenkins, Councilmember Brown And Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The Oakland Public Ethics Commission, Recognizing Its Contributions To Transparency, Accountability, And Ethical Government, And Honoring Its Current And Former Commissioners And Staff

      Scheduled

    • 27-0200 Subject: Bi-Annual Negotiated Settlement Agreement Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Progress Of The Oakland Police Department's Compliance With The Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA)

      Scheduled

    • 27-0158 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 15, 2026

      Pass

    • 27-0159 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items

      Pass

    • 27-0186 Subject: One Appointment And Two Reappointments To The Cultural Affairs Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Nia Jacobs And The Reappointment Of Salim Shariff And Mandolyn Ludlum To The Cultural Affairs Commission

      Scheduled

    • 27-0187 Subject: Reappointment Of D5 Member To Budget Advisory Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Reappointment Of Stephisha Ycoy-Walton To The Budget Advisory Commission

      Scheduled

    • 27-0194 Subject: Honoring Cheryl Dunye And Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of “The Watermelon Woman” From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring Cheryl Dunye For Her Achievements And Contributions To The LGBTQ+ And Arts Communities And Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of Dunye’s Film, “The Watermelon Woman”

      Scheduled

    • 27-0188 Subject: Appointment To The City Planning Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Deidra Somerville To The City Planning Commission

      Scheduled

    • 27-0185 Subject: Annual Equal Access To Services Ordinance Compliance Report For Fiscal Year 2025-26 From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Regarding The Annual Equal Access To Services Ordinance Compliance Report For Fiscal Year 2025-26; On The November 17, 2026 Special Finance And Management Committee Agenda

      Scheduled

    • 27-0191 Subject: Parking Operator Contract Extension From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreement With City Of Oakland Parking Partners For Operation And Management Of Municipal Parking Facilities To Extend The Term For Up To December 31, 2027, For A Total Amount Over The Amended Term Not To Exceed Four Million One Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Thirteen Dollars ($4,133,013); Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualifications Requirement Under Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.04.051.B; And Adopt...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0192 Subject: Amend Contract With International Contact, Inc And Accent On Languages, Inc From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To Amend The Professional Services Agreements With International Contact, Inc And Accent On Languages, Inc To Increase Each Agreement By Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) For A Total Not To Exceed Amount Of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00) Per Agreement And Extending Each Term By Three Years; On The November 17, 2026 Special Finance And Management Committee Agenda

      Scheduled

    • 27-0189 Subject: Open Space Zoning Designation And Oakport License Agreement From: Oakland Parks, Recreation And Youth Development Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Ordinance Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply A Designation Type Of Region-Serving Park (RSP) To The Open Space (OS) Zoning Designation For The Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Area And Adjacent Open Space Parcels, Including The Oakport Field Property, Pursuant To Planning Code Section 17.11.020.C And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And

      Scheduled

    • 27-0190 2) An Ordinance Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A License Agreement With The Nonprofit Oakland United Club, Inc. Or Its Affiliate For The Repair, Maintenance, Improvement, Operation And Scheduling Of The Oakport Field Athletic Complex At 5815 Oakport Street, Oakland, For A Term Of Fifteen (15) Years, At A Base License Fee Of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) Per Month With Annual Increases Of Three Percent (3%), Plus Fifteen Percent (15%) Of Net Sponsorship Revenue After Initial Capital Repairs And Replacements; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quali...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0193 Subject: Request To Amend Existing Professional Services Agreement With ChildCare Careers, LLC From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirement And Waiving The Competitive Bidding Process And Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Third Amendment To A Professional Services Agreement With Childcare Careers, LLC To Increase The Amount Of The Previous Contract By An Additional $800,000 For A Total Amount Not To Exceed $2,050,000 For As-Needed Substitute Teacher Staffing Services For The Contract...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0195 Subject: Forensic Examination Reimbursement And Payments From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (1) Apply For And Accept California Governor’s Office Of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Sexual Assault Medical Evidentiary Examination Reimbursement Funds; (2) Appropriate All Reimbursement Funds Received; And (3) Use Said Funds To Pay State-Approved Medical Providers For The Costs And Fees Associated With State-Mandated Forensic Evidence Examinations On Victims Of Sexual Assault; On The November 17, 2026 Special Public Safety Com...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0196 Subject: OPD NIBIN Modernization Grant From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To: (A) Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Grant Funds (The Grant) In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) From The U.S. Department Of Justice Office Of Justice Programs Bureau Of Justice Assistance For The National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program; (B) Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives (ATF) Regarding The NIBIN; A...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0197 Subject: FY 26 Byrne Discretionary Grant For Ceasefire-Lifeline From: Department Of Violence Prevention Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Accepting And Appropriating A Grant From The Bureau Of Justice Assistance’s Fiscal Year 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Projects (BDCP) Grant Program In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($1,039,000) For The Period Of October 1, 2026, To December 31, 2028; And (2) Adding One (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Case Manager I Position And Operating Expenses In The Department Of Violence Prevention Through December 31, 2...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0042 Subject: City Administrator Contract Authority Report, FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On All Purchases And Contracts Authorized By The City Administrator, Within The City Administrator’s Contract Authority During Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26, In Accordance With The Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.04.020

      Scheduled

    • 27-0134 Subject: Informational Report On Citywide Staffing - September 2026 From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Citywide Staffing From The City Administrator Regarding (1) Citywide Vacancy Rates And Status As Of September 15, 2026, (2) Budgeted Vacancy Rate For Fiscal Year 2026/27 (3) The Vacancy Rates Of Regional Local Public Entities, (4) Recruitment Outreach And Community Engagement, And (5) The Analysis Of The City Workforce And Recruitment Conditions

      Received and Filed

    • 26-0893 Subject: Authorization To Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement With NeoGov For Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Subscription Services From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Cooperative Contract Agreement With Governmentjobs.Com, Inc., DBA NeoGov, For Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Subscription Services For An Initial Three-Year Period, From July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2029, With Three One-Year Extension Options, Subject To The Availability And Term Of Sourcewell Contract No. 0...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0116 Subject: Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP - Procurement Enhancement Services From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1)Authorizing The City Administrator Or Designee To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP To Provide Procurement, Purchasing, And Contract Enhancement Implementation Services In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred Forty Nine Thousand Dollars ($249,000.00);And (2)Waive The City’s Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) Requirements Under Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.04.051.B And The Local/Sma...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0135 Subject: General Obligation Bond Measures DD, KK, And U Remaining Authorization From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Authorizing The Borrowing Of Funds And The Issuance And Sale Of Remaining General Obligation Bonds (Measure DD, Measure KK And Measure U)

      Scheduled

    • 27-0167 Subject: Executive Recruitment Agreement Amendment From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (A) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreements With (1) Ralph Andersen & Associates To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027, And Increase The Not-To-Exceed Amount By Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), From Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) To Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00); (2) The Hawkins Company To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027, And Increase The...

      Scheduled

    • 27-0109 Subject: Subdivision Improvements At Kenilworth Road From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Subdivision Improvement Agreement With Kenilworth Property, LLC, For Deferred Construction Of Public Infrastructure Improvements As A Condition To Parcel Map Approval For Parcel Map No. 8228 Located At Kenilworth Road; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And

      Scheduled

  • *Public Safety Committee

    , 6:00 PM

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

    Agenda Minutes Details

    5 items of legislation

    • 27-0156 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meetings Of September 22, 2026 And October 13, 2026

      Pass

    • 27-0157 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items

      Pass

    • 26-0750 Subject: OPD Part 1 Crime Data Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive A Bi-Annual Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department (OPD) On Crime Data In The City Of Oakland

      Pass

    • 26-0744 Subject: OPD Part 2 Crime Data Report From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive A Bi-Annual Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department (OPD) On Part II Crime Data In The City Of Oakland

      Pass

    • 26-0705 Subject: Receive A Bi-Annual Informational Report From Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive A Bi-Annual Informational Report From The Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) Regarding The Functions And Duties As Required By OMC 2.46.030.

      Pass

  • *Life Enrichment Committee

    , 4:00 PM

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

    Agenda Minutes Details

    7 items of legislation

    • 27-0154 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of September 22, 2026

      Pass

    • 27-0155 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items

      Pass

    • 27-0121 Subject: Internship Program MOU With Oakland Unified School District From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Oakland And The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) To Establish The Work Training Partner Program, Enabling Workplace Learning Experiences For OUSD Students (Interns) At Designated Worksite Locations During The Applicable Summer Program Period, For A Term Of Three (3) Years From The Date Of Execution, And With An Option To Extend For One Additional Year

      Pass

    • 27-0137 Subject: Sale Of Garfield Park To Oakland Unified School District From: Oakland Parks, Recreation And Youth Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute (A) A Purchase And Sale Agreement With Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) For The Sale Of The 0.6-Acre City-Owned Portion Of Garfield Park Located At 2201-2299 East 17th Street For Renovation Of The Garfield Elementary School Campus For Five Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($597,500) Less Related Closing Costs; And (B) A Memorandum Of Under...

      Pass

    • 27-0132 Subject: County Medi-Cal Administrative Activities And Targeted Case Management Memoranda Of Understanding From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Appropriating Up To Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) To Serve Medi-Cal Eligible Individuals And Receive Reimbursement Through The County Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (CMAA) Program And The Targeted Case Management (TCM) Program; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute Fiscal Year 2026-27 Memoranda Of Understanding With Alameda County Health For The Administration Of The CMAA A...

      Pass

    • 27-0133 Subject: AmeriCorps Senior Companion And Foster Grandparent FY 2026-2027 Grant Renewal From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Accepting, Appropriating, And Authorizing Agreements For Receipt Of Grant Funds From The Corporation For National And Community Services (CNCS-AmeriCorps Seniors) For Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 In Amounts Not To Exceed $340,537 For The Senior Companion Program (SCP)And $38,823 For The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP); And (2) Authorizing An Estimated $68,575 In Contributions From The General Purpose Fund For Central Services Overhead...

      Pass

    • 27-0120 Subject: Report On Implementation Of Disparity Study Recommendations From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On Implementation Of The 2024 Disparity Study Recommendations In Line With The Contracting Equity Recommendations And Alignment Matrix As Presented At The April 21, 2026 Life Enrichment Committee

      Pass

  • *Community & Economic Development Committee

    , 1:30 PM

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

    Agenda Minutes Details

    6 items of legislation

    • 27-0152 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 13, 2026

      Pass

    • 27-0153 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items

      Pass

    • 27-0098 Subject: Montclair BID Annual Report And Intention To Levy Calendar Year 2027 Assessment From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Approving The Annual Report Of The Montclair Business Improvement District Advisory Board; (2) Declaring The Intention To Levy And Collect An Annual Assessment For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2027 Through December 31, 2027 For The Montclair Business Improvement District Including A Five Percent (5%) Increase In The Annual Assessments; And (3) Scheduling A Public Hearing For December 1, 2026

      Pass

    • 27-0099 Subject: Rockridge BID Annual Report And Intention To Levy Calendar Year 2027 Assessment From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Approving The Annual Report Of The Rockridge Business Improvement District Advisory Board; (2) Declaring The Intention To Levy And Collect An Annual Assessment For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2027 Through December 31, 2027 For The Rockridge Business Improvement District Including A Three Percent (3%) Increase In The Annual Assessments; And (3) Scheduling A Public Hearing For December 1, 2026

      Pass

    • 27-0114 Subject: BSCC Proposition 64 Cohort 4 Grant From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (1) Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate A Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,500,000) In State Of California, Board Of State And Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health And Safety (Prop 64) Grant Program Funds; And (2) Expend And Administer The Prop 64 Grant By: (A) Assisting The City Of Oakland’s Capacity To Conduct Public Safety Operations And Coordinated Enf...

      Pass

    • 27-0141 Subject: Improving The North Oakland Regional Sports Center From: Councilmember Unger Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Requesting The City Administrator To Negotiate The Terms Of A Non-Exclusive Agreement With The Nonprofit Organizations North Oakland/ South Oakland Little League (NOLL/SOLL) And The College Preparatory School (CPS) To Provide Capital Improvements And Ongoing Stewardship Of The North Oakland Regional Sports Center Known As Caldecott Field Located At 6900 Broadway, And If Successful, Return To City Council With Legislation Containing Proposed Terms And Appropriate Califor...

      Pass

  • * Public Works And Transportation Committee

    , 11:30 AM

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

    Agenda Minutes Details

    6 items of legislation

    • 27-0150 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 13, 2026

      Pass

    • 27-0151 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items

      Pass

    • 27-0109 Subject: Subdivision Improvements At Kenilworth Road From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Subdivision Improvement Agreement With Kenilworth Property, LLC, For Deferred Construction Of Public Infrastructure Improvements As A Condition To Parcel Map Approval For Parcel Map No. 8228 Located At Kenilworth Road; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And

      Pass

    • 27-0110 2) A Resolution Granting A Conditional And Revocable Major Encroachment Permit ENMJ22054 To Kenilworth Property, LLC, To Allow Privately Owned And Maintained Retaining Walls, Pressurized Sanitary Sewer System, Storm Drain System, Bioretention Planters, And Irrigation Systems To Encroach The Public Right Of Way Beneath And Adjacent To Kenilworth Road; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And

      Pass

    • 27-0111 3) A Resolution Conditionally Approving Parcel Map No. 8228, Located At Kenilworth Road, For A Four Lot Subdivision With A Remainder Parcel, A Right-Of Way Dedication And A Sewer Reserve Abandonment, For Property Owners Kenilworth Property, LLC; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

      Pass

    • 27-0136 Subject: Broadway Streetscape Improvements Construction Management Support Services From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Awarding A Professional Services Agreement To VSCE, Inc. For An Amount Of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) To Provide Construction Management Support Services For The Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project (Number 1008515); And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

      Pass

Source: the city's public Legistar calendar, via the Legistar web API.

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