Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Summaries

What's Scheduled Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee's 2026-06-23 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-0755 Subject: BID Annual Reports And Approval Of Assessment Payments From: Economic And Workforce Development Department..., 26-0701 Subject: 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) From: Housing..., 26-0737 Subject: Sale Of 319 Chester Street From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An..., and FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes. Key Topics - 26-0755 Subject: BID Annual Reports And Approval Of Assessment Payments From: Economic And Workforce Development Department...: scheduled topic: Subject: BID Annual Reports And Approval Of Assessment Payments From: Economic And Workforce Development Department.... - 26-0701 Subject: 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) From: Housing...: scheduled topic: Subject: 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) From: Housing.... - 26-0737 Subject: Sale Of 319 Chester Street From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An...: scheduled topic: Subject: Sale Of 319 Chester Street From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An.... - FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP: scheduled budget and capital-project discussion that may shape service levels, infrastructure work, and future spending priorities. - 26-0762 Subject: Costco Exclusive Negotiation Agreement From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation:...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation. Why It Matters - 26-0755 Subject: BID Annual Reports And Approval Of Assessment Payments From: Economic And Workforce Development Department... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items. - 26-0701 Subject: 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) From: Housing... may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-0737 Subject: Sale Of 319 Chester Street From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items. - Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs. - 26-0762 Subject: Costco Exclusive Negotiation Agreement From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation:... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability. What Residents Should Watch - Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects 26-0755 Subject: BID Annual Reports And Approval Of Assessment Payments From: Economic And Workforce Development Department.... - Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects 26-0701 Subject: 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) From: Housing.... - Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects 26-0737 Subject: Sale Of 319 Chester Street From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An.... - Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP. - Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects 26-0762 Subject: Costco Exclusive Negotiation Agreement From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation:.... Trust But Verify - This summary is based on agenda materials only; actions have not yet been confirmed by minutes, transcript, or vote records. - Review the official agenda packet and source materials for exact item language, attachments, public-comment instructions, and final staff recommendations. - After the meeting, check official minutes or vote records before treating any proposed action as approved.

What Happened - Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee met on 2026-06-09. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on infrastructure and capital projects, contracts and agreements, and housing element and general plan reporting. Key Decisions - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 6/9/2026 June 9, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - DRAFT 3 Subject: Oakland Ice Center Lease And Capital Project From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 6/9/2026 June 9, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - DRAFT NO VOTE 0 4 Subject: 2026 Miscellaneous Planning Code Amendments From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 3 City of Oakland Printed on 6/9/2026 June 9, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - DRAFT 5 Subject: General Plan And Housing Element Annual Progress Reports For Calendar Year 2025 From: Planning And Building Department... - 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of May 26, 2026 26-0719 View Report Attachments: A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Accepted. - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0720 View Report View Supplemental Report - 6/4/2026 Attachments: A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Accepted. 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. - Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. Topics Discussed - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. What Happens Next - Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates. - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee met on 2026-05-26. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on contracts and agreements and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - 6 Subject: Approval Of New WIOA Services Contracts For FY 2026-2029 And Amendment Of Existing Contracts From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing: (1) Grant Agreements With Service Providers Competitively Selected For Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program Services For Fiscal Years... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 4 Subject: Annual Housing Programs Informational Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Housing Development Programs By The Housing And Community Development Department... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 3 City of Oakland Printed on 6/9/2026 May 26, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3 Subject: Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) Grant Funding From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt The... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 4 City of Oakland Printed on 6/9/2026 May 26, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement To Purchase Services From Conger Moss Guillard (CMG)... - Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandca.gov 1:30 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor The Oakland City Council Community And Economic Development Committee Convened At 1:50 P.M., With Councilmember Brown Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Carroll Fife, Zac Unger, and Rowena... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Unger, Brown 3 - Excused Ramachandran 1 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0666 View Report View Supplemental Report - 5/21/2026 Attachments: A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted. - 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. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - 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 Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 6/9/2026 May 26, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 5 Subject: Updates From The Oakland... What Happens Next - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee met on 2026-05-12. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on appointments, commissions, or committees and general plan, zoning, and land-use implementation. - Public comment: Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 5/26/2026 May 12, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 4 Subject: General Plan Update Phase 2: Draft Land Use Framework (Draft Framework) From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Conduct A Study Session To (1) Receive An... Key Decisions - With Councilmember Brown Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Carroll Fife, Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, and Rowena Brown Present 4 - 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meetings Of March 24, 2026 And April 21, 2026 26-0628 View Report - March 24, 2026 View Report - April 21, 2026 Attachments: A... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0629 View Report View Supplemental Report - 5/7/2026 Attachments: 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted. - Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 5/26/2026 May 12, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 4 Subject: General Plan Update Phase 2: Draft Land Use Framework (Draft Framework) From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Conduct A Study Session To (1) Receive An... - 1 routine procedural action was detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes. 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. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. Topics Discussed - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. What Happens Next - Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates.

What Happened - Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee met on 2026-03-24. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - Attachments: The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The April 14, 2026 Special City Council Agenda At 3:30 P.M. - THE MOTION PASSED WITH 4 AYES Roll Call / Call To Order Carroll Fife, Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, and Rowena Brown Present 4 - 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On March 10, 2026 26-0508 View Report Attachments: A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Accepted. - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0509 View Report Attachments: A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter 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. - 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 Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 5/12/2026 March 24, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3 Subject: Lease Agreement With... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 5/12/2026 March 24, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 4 Subject: Amendments To Rent... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee met on 2026-03-10. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 4 City of Oakland Printed on 3/24/2026 March 10, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 4 Subject: HCD Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Receive An... - Changes Made To The Order Of The Agenda To Hear Item S5 After S3 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On February 24, 2026 26-0456 View Report Attachments: A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Accepted. - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0457 View Report View Supplemental Report - 3/5/2026 Attachments: 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Accepted. - 2 routine procedural actions were 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. - 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: Page 3 City of Oakland Printed on 3/24/2026 March 10, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 S5 Subject: Prohousing Incentive Pilot... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee met on 2026-02-24. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on infrastructure and capital projects, general plan, zoning, and land-use implementation, and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 3/10/2026 February 24, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3 Subject: Amendments To Planning Code Chapter 17.96 S-14 Housing Sites Combining Zone Regulations From: Planning And Building... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 3/10/2026 February 24, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 4 Subject: Senate Bill 79 Planning Code Implementation Ordinance From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt An... - With Councilmember Brown Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Carroll Fife, Janani Ramachandran, Zac Unger, and Rowena Brown Present 4 - 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On February 10, 2026 26-0428 View Report Attachments: A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0429 View Report View Supplemental Report - 2/19/2026 Attachments: 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted. 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. - Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. Topics Discussed - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. What Happens Next - Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates.

What Happened - Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee met on 2026-02-10. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on infrastructure and capital projects and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Ramachandran Unger, Brown 3 - Excused Fife 1 - NO VOTE 0 4 Subject: Impact Fees Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2024-25 From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Annual Report On The Affordable Housing, Transportation, Capital Improvement, And Jobs/Housing Impact... - THE MOTION PASSED WITH 4 AYES 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On December 9, 2025 26-0314 View Report Attachments: 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted. - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0315 View Report View Supplemental Report - 2/5/2026 Attachments: 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Accepted. - Department Of Commerce 26-0353 View Report And Attachments A-D View Legislation Attachments: 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The February 17, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Approved the... - 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. - Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions. - 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 Fife Ramachandran Unger, Brown 4 - Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 2/10/2026 February 10, 2026 *Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - DRAFT NO VOTE 0 5 Subject: FY 2024-25, Quarter 3... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.