Oakland Public Safety Committee Meeting Summaries

What's Scheduled Oakland Public Safety Committee's 2026-06-23 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-0742 Subject: Temporarily Restricted Street Closure From International Blvd. From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation:..., 26-0781 Subject: Sideshow Penalty Ordinance From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland..., 26-0391 Subject: Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation:..., and 26-0780 Subject: Report On The Recruitment Process For Chief Of Police From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive An.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes. Key Topics - 26-0742 Subject: Temporarily Restricted Street Closure From International Blvd. From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation:...: scheduled topic: Subject: Temporarily Restricted Street Closure From International Blvd. From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation:.... - 26-0781 Subject: Sideshow Penalty Ordinance From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland...: scheduled topic: Subject: Sideshow Penalty Ordinance From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland.... - 26-0391 Subject: Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation:...: scheduled topic: Subject: Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation:.... - 26-0780 Subject: Report On The Recruitment Process For Chief Of Police From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive An...: scheduled topic: Subject: Report On The Recruitment Process For Chief Of Police From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive An.... - 26-0799 The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 9, 2026: scheduled topic: The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 9, 2026. Why It Matters - 26-0742 Subject: Temporarily Restricted Street Closure From International Blvd. From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation:... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items. - 26-0781 Subject: Sideshow Penalty Ordinance From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items. - 26-0391 Subject: Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation:... may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-0780 Subject: Report On The Recruitment Process For Chief Of Police From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive An... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items. - 26-0799 The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 9, 2026 may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items. What Residents Should Watch - Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects 26-0742 Subject: Temporarily Restricted Street Closure From International Blvd. From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation:.... - Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects 26-0781 Subject: Sideshow Penalty Ordinance From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland.... - Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects 26-0391 Subject: Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation:.... - Watch the staff presentation and council questions on 26-0780 Subject: Report On The Recruitment Process For Chief Of Police From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive An... for future policy or budget direction. - Watch how council frames next steps for 26-0799 The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 9, 2026. 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 Public Safety 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 contracts and agreements, appointments, commissions, or committees, and to reflect the annual amount of $300,000 and a total funding amount of $900,000 with requests to staff to provide in a supplemental report that include the.... Key Decisions - 3 Subject: Community Violence Intervention Grants 2026-2029 From: Department Of Violence Prevention Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Awarding Grants To Twenty-One Community-Based Organizations For Community Violence Intervention Services Set Forth In Tables 1 And 2 For The Period Of October 1, 2026, To September 30, 2029, In A Total Amount Not To... - Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandca.gov 6:00 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Convened At 6:02 P.M., With Councilmember Wang Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Ken Houston , and Charlene... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0724 View Report View Supplemental Report - 6/4/2026 Attachments: A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Carroll Fife, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. - To Reflect The Annual Amount Of $300,000 And A Total Funding Amount Of $900,000 With Requests To Staff To Provide In A Supplemental Report That Include The Full Evaluation Criteria And To Schedule A Six Month Report Back Regarding The Service Impact Levels For Those No Longer Providing Services And The Impact Of Those Who Received The Funding A motion... - 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. - 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. - 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 - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - Oakland Public Safety 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 appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - THE MOTION PASSED WITH 4 AYES 6 Subject: Approving The 2026-2030 Community Violence Reduction Plan From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The 2026-2030 Community Violence Reduction Plan As Required By The Oakland Community Violence Reduction And Emergency Response Act Of 2024 (Measure NN) And Approved By The... - Attachments: 3 Speakers Spoke On This Item The Committee Approved To Forward This Item With No Recommendation To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda On Non-Consent A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Forwarded with No Recommendation to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor... - Attachments: 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland... - Attachments: 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The June 2, 2026 City Council Agenda As A Public Hearing A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the... - Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandca.gov 6:00 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Convened At 6:07 P.M., With Councilmember Wang Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Ken Houston , and Charlene... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife, Wang 3 - Excused Houston 1 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0668 View Report View Supplemental Report - 5/21/2026 Attachments: 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Carroll Fife, 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 Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 6/9/2026 May 26, 2026 *Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3 Subject: OPD PMAM Contract From: Oakland Police Department... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 4 Subject: 2026-2031 Oakland Local Hazard Mitigation Plan From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland Public Safety 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 contracts and agreements and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 5/26/2026 May 12, 2026 *Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL NO VOTE 0 3 Subject: Ceasefire-Lifeline Contracts From: Department Of Violence Prevention Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Grant Agreement To Community... - For The Purchase, Service, And/Or Repair Of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Units, And Complete Repairs To Turnout Gear Cleaning Extractors, For A Three Year Period In An Amount Not Exceed Six Hundred Thousand ($600,000), With Two One-Year Options To Extend The Agreement For Up To An Additional Two Years In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred... - For The Purchase Of Firefighter Equipment For A Three Year Term In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), With An Option To Extend The Agreement Up To Two Years In An Amount Not To Exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) Per Year, Without Returning To Council, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed... - Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandca.gov 6:00 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Convened At 6:03 P.M., With Councilmember Wang Presiding As Chairperson Councilmember Rowena Brown Participated By Teleconference At: 1230 J St, Sacramento, California, 95814,... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0631 View Report View Supplemental Report - 5/7/2026 Attachments: 2 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Carroll Fife, 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. - 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 Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 4 City of Oakland Printed on 5/26/2026 May 12, 2026 *Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6 Subject: MOU Between City Of Oakland And The University Of... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife, Houston 3 - No Wang 1 - NO VOTE 0 7 Subject: OPD Crime Data Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive An Bi-Annual Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department (OPD)... What Happens Next - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - Oakland Public Safety 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 contracts and agreements and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 5/12/2026 March 24, 2026 *Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3 Subject: LETS Throw Phone Contract From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Two... - The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 5/12/2026 March 24, 2026 *Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 5 Subject: OPD GPS Tracker Policy From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The Oakland Police Department Vehicle GPS Tracker... - With Councilmember Wang Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Ken Houston , and Charlene Wang Present 4 - 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On March 10, 2026 26-0512 View Report Attachments: A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Charlene Wang, that this... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0513 View Report Attachments: 3 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Charlene Wang, 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 Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 4 Subject: OPD Staffing Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive A Bi-Annual Informational Report From The Police Department On Recruiting And Police... What Happens Next - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - Oakland Public Safety 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 - Attachments: The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The March 16, 2026 Special City Council Agenda On Consent 3 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of... - With Councilmember Wang Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Ken Houston , and Charlene Wang Present 4 - 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On February 24, 2026 26-0460 View Report Attachments: A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Ken Houston, that this... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0461 View Report View Supplemental Report - 3/5/2026 Attachments: A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Charlene Wang, 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. - 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 Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 3/24/2026 March 10, 2026 *Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3 Subject: OPD Cadet Program Funding From: Oakland Police... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland Public Safety 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 appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - Attachments: The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The March 3, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent 3 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland... - Attachments: The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The March 3, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Charlene Wang, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland... - Attachments: The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The March 3, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland... - Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612 City of Oakland Website: http://www.oaklandca.gov 6:00 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Convened At 6:01 P.M., With Councilmember Wang Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Ken Houston , and Charlene... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0433 View Report View Supplemental Report - 2/19/2026 Attachments: 2 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Carroll Fife, 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 Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 Modification Made To The Order Of The Agenda To Hear Items 5 And 6 Before Item 3 Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 3/10/2026 February 24, 2026 *Public Safety Committee... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 3/10/2026 February 24, 2026 *Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 6 Subject: OPD Skelly Hearing Process Improvements From:... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - Oakland Public Safety 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 contracts and agreements and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 1 City of Oakland Printed on 2/25/2026 February 10, 2026 *Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3 Subject: PSA With Evergreen Counseling From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 4 Subject: Public Safety Committee Vice Chairman Appointment From: Councilmember Houston Recommendation: A Motion To Designate Councilmember Houston As Vice Chair Of The Public Safety Committee 26-0399 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Ken Houston,... - With Councilmember Wang Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Ken Houston , and Charlene Wang Present 4 - 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meetings Held On January 13, 2026 And January 27, 2026 26-0386 View Report - January 13, 2026 View Report - January 27, 2026... - The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Fife Houston, Wang 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0388 View Report View Supplemental Report - 2/5/2026 Attachments: 0 Speakers Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Ken Houston, seconded by Rowena Brown, 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. - 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 - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. What Happens Next - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.