Oakland City Council Meeting Summaries

What Happened - Oakland City Council met on 2026-06-02. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on attachments: this city resolution was adopted., attachments: this ordinance was approved for final passage., and budget, fees, or fiscal policy. - Public comment: to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency / City Council / Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board to be heard 6/16/2026 7 Council Acknowledgments/Annoucements OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENTS 5 speakers spoke during Open Forum. Key Decisions - Attachments: This City Resolution was Adopted. - Attachments: This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage. - 4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 6/16/2026 June 2, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL 5.2 Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure To Reform Oakland’s City Charter From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt... - AND RESUMED PRESIDING AS CHAIR Page 7 City of Oakland Printed on 6/16/2026 June 2, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL 5.1 Subject: Measures M, N, C, NN, D, Q, AA, Y, And MM Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost-Of Living Tax Adjustment, Fixing Rate Of Tax, And Levying Tax From: Finance... - The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 City of Oakland Printed on 6/16/2026 June 2, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 8 - NO VOTE: 0 S5.4 Subject: Approving The 2026-2030 Community Violence... - S6.28 Subject: Amending And Reenacting Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending And Reenacting Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 To (1) Remove Section 3.08.240, Ballot Title And Summary Of City Measure, To Clarify And Remove Unnecessary Requirements For City-Sponsored Ballot... - 8 routine procedural actions were detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. Topics Discussed - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, and Unger 6 - No: Wang 1 - Excused: Jenkins 1 - Page 6 City of Oakland Printed on 6/16/2026 June 2, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 8 - NO VOTE: 0 S5.3 Subject: Mayor’s Commission On Persons With Disabilities (MCPD) Annual Report From: Office Of The City Administrator... What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.

What Happened - Oakland City Council met on 2026-05-19. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on the motion carried by the following vote: 6.2 subject: declaration of a local emergency due to aids epidemic from: office of the council president..., 6.3 subject: declaration of medical cannabis health emergency from: office of the council president recommendation: adopt a resolution renewing the city..., and 6.4 subject: declaration of a local emergency on homelessness from: office of the council president recommendation: adopt a resolution renewing and.... Key Decisions - The motion carried by the following vote: 6.2 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of A Critical Public Health Crisis With Regard To The Human Immunodeficiency... - 6.3 Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The City Of Oakland 26-0656 Sponsors: Office Of The City Council View Legislation... - 6.4 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of The City’s Homelessness Crisis 26-0657 Sponsors: Office Of The City Council View Legislation Attachments: This City... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 7 - Excused: Fife 1 - Page 6 City of Oakland Printed on 5/20/2026 May 19, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - DRAFT NO VOTE: 0 6.7 Subject: SB 1313 (McNerney)- Public Water... - 6.8 Subject: AB 1821 (Pacheco) California Public Records Act: Agency Response Time From: Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of AB 1821 (Pacheco) To Amend The California Public Records Act To Refine Response Timeframes 26-0606 Sponsors: Jenkins View Legislation Attachments: This City Resolution was Adopted. - 6.9 Subject: SB 1314 (Menjivar)- Smoke Shops: Locations, Hours Of Operation, And Sale Of Nitrous Oxide From: Councilmembers Houston, Ramachandran, Fife, And Wang Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of SB 1314 (Menjivar) To Safeguard Public Health By Establishing Zoning, Operational, And Sales Regulations On Smoke Shops 26-0607 Sponsors:... - 1 routine procedural action was detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 7 - Excused: Fife 1 - NO VOTE: 0 Page 3 City of Oakland Printed on 5/20/2026 May 19, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment... - Page 4 City of Oakland Printed on 5/20/2026 May 19, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - DRAFT 6.5 Subject: Easement At 260 Oak Street From: Department Of Transportation... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland City Council met on 2026-05-05. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on 6.1 subject: declaration of a local emergency due to aids epidemic from: office of the council president recommendation: adopt a resolution renewing and..., 6.2 subject: declaration of medical cannabis health emergency from: office of the council president recommendation: adopt a resolution renewing the city..., and page 8 city of oakland printed on 5/19/2026 may 5, 2026 * concurrent meeting of the oakland redevelopment successor agency and the city council meeting.... - Public comment: OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENTS 8 speakers spoke during Open Forum. Key Decisions - 6.1 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of A Critical Public Health Crisis With Regard To The Human Immunodeficiency Virus ("HIV")/Acquired Immunodeficiency... - 6.2 Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The City Of Oakland 26-0596 Sponsors: Office Of The City Council View Legislation... - Page 8 City of Oakland Printed on 5/19/2026 May 5, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6.3 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's... - 6.5 Subject: Steering Committee Reappointments To The Community Policing Advisory Board From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Reappointments Of Nancy Sidebotham And Colleen Brown As Members Of The Community Policing Advisory Board 26-0564 Sponsors: Office Of The Mayor View Memo View Resumes View Legislation... - Attachments: This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage. - For The Provision Of Universal Forensic Extraction Devices And Related Services For The Oakland Police Department, For A Contract Amount Not To Exceed One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000) For The Period July 1, 2026, To June 30, 2027; (2) Waiving The Competitive Multistep Solicitation Process And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program... - 4 routine procedural actions were detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. Topics Discussed - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 8 - NO VOTE: 0 Page 4 City of Oakland Printed on 5/19/2026 May 5, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and... - Page 11 City of Oakland Printed on 5/19/2026 May 5, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6.10 Subject: City Of Oakland 2026 Homelessness Strategic Action Plan From: Office Of... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland City Council met on 2026-03-03. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on attachments: this city resolution was adopted., budget, fees, or fiscal policy, and this city resolution was adopted.. Key Decisions - Attachments: This City Resolution was Adopted. - Attachments: The Council Adopted As Amended The Following Amendments: Add a new whereas section as follows: WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, by separate resolution, the City Council accepted the certification of the results of the examination of an initiative petition for a proposed ordinance entitled “Oakland Public Safety, Cleanliness and Community... - This City Resolution was Adopted. - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Fife, Houston, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 5 - Excused: Brown, Gallo, and Ramachandran 3 - NO VOTE: 0 Page 9 City of Oakland Printed on 5/6/2026 March 3, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From... - Because Information In The Registrar Of Voters (ROV) Certificate To Petition Was Not Known To The City Administrator And City Clerk At The Time Of The Agenda Filing Deadline, And To Approve As Amended The Following: Page 2 Of The Legislation, After The Second FURTHER RESOLVED; Shall The Measure To: Prevent Increased 911 Response Times; Maintain Fire... - 6 routine procedural actions were detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. Topics Discussed - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 8 - NO VOTE: 0 Page 4 City of Oakland Printed on 5/6/2026 March 3, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 6 - What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.

What Happened - Oakland City Council met on 2026-02-17. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on attachments: this city resolution was adopted., attachments: this ordinance was approved for final passage., and the motion carried by the following vote: aye: brown, fife, gallo, houston, ramachandran, unger, wang, and jenkins 8 - no vote: 0 6.1 approval of the draft.... Key Decisions - Attachments: This City Resolution was Adopted. - Attachments: This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage. - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 8 - NO VOTE: 0 6.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Meeting Of February 3, 2026 26-0403 View Report Attachments: This Report and Recommendation be Accepted. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - 26-0396 View Report View View Supplemental Presentation - 2/13/2026 Attachments: 3 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Kevin Jenkins, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Scheduled to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee for... - S6.9 Subject: Multi-Year Plan To Meet Voter-Mandated Staffing And Service Level From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An informational Report Addressing The Oakland Roadmap To Fiscal Health’s Objective Of Presenting A Phased, Multiyear Plan To... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland City Council met on 2026-02-03. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on attachments: this city resolution was adopted., appointments, commissions, or committees, and ford, ph.d., for being awarded the national parking association’s “innovator of the year award” 26-0361 sponsors: unger view memo view legislation 91048 c.m.s.. Key Decisions - Attachments: This City Resolution was Adopted. - 1 Call To Order 2 ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, Ken Houston , Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, Charlene Wang, and Kevin Jenkins Present 8 - 3 Modifications to the Agenda and Procedural Items, including but not limited to Requests To: Reschedule Items From Consent To Non-Consent, items To The Next Council Agenda, Speak On... - Ford, Ph.D., For Being Awarded The National Parking Association’s “Innovator Of The Year Award” 26-0361 Sponsors: Unger View Memo View Legislation 91048 C.M.S. - The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 2/19/2026 February 3, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL Aye: Brown, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, and Wang 5 - Excused: Fife, Gallo, and Jenkins 3 - NO VOTE: 0 6.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes... - 1 routine procedural action was detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 1 informational item is noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. Topics Discussed - Page 7 City of Oakland Printed on 2/19/2026 February 3, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL S6.13 Subject: FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan Six-Month Update From: Office... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland City Council met on 2026-01-20. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on attachments: this city resolution was adopted., attachments: this city resolution be adopted., and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - Attachments: This City Resolution was Adopted. - Attachments: This City Resolution be Adopted. - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 8 - NO VOTE: 0 5 ACTION ON THE NON-CONSENT CALENDAR Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 2/4/2026 January 20, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL 5.1 Subject:... - S6.9 Subject: Caltrans Delegated Maintenance Agreement Amendment For Litter Removal From: Office Of The Mayor And Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Enter Into A Delegated Maintenance Agreement With The California Department Of Transportation (Caltrans) To Include... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Brown, Houston, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 5 - No: Fife, and Gallo 2 - Excused: Ramachandran 1 - NO VOTE: 0 6.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Meeting Of January 6, 2026 26-0321 View Report Attachments: This Report and Recommendation was Accepted. - 2 routine procedural actions were detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. Topics Discussed - 1 Call To Order 2 ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, Ken Houston , Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, Charlene Wang, and Kevin Jenkins Present 8 - 3 Modifications to the Agenda and Procedural Items, including but not limited to... - NO VOTE: 0 2) A Resolution Rejecting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Ricardo Garcia-Acosta And Omar Farmer To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission 26-0332 Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator View Report View View View Legislation... What Happens Next - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - Oakland City Council met on 2026-01-06. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on attachments: this city resolution was adopted., attachments: this ordinance was approved for final passage., and the motion carried by the following vote: aye: fife, gallo, houston, ramachandran, unger, wang, and jenkins 7 - excused: brown 1 - no vote: 0 page 2 city of.... Key Decisions - Attachments: This City Resolution was Adopted. - Attachments: This Ordinance was Approved for Final Passage. - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Fife, Gallo, Houston, Ramachandran, Unger, Wang, and Jenkins 7 - Excused: Brown 1 - NO VOTE: 0 Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 1/20/2026 January 6, 2026 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6.1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The... Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.