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2026-02-12 • 10:30 AM
Rules & Legislation Committee
What Happened - Rules & Legislation Committee met on 2026-02-12. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on resolutions and council actions, budget, fees, or fiscal policy, and ordinances and municipal code changes. Key Decisions - Oakland Unified School District From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise The Case Of City Of Oakland V. - RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FEBRUARY 10, 2026 LIFE ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE 3.19 Subject: Sugar Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Community Grants FY 2025- 2027 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding Grant Agreements To Mercy Retirement And Care Center In An... - A 776 Square Foot Parcel With 130.93 Linear Feet Of Access Control And A 14,179 Square Foot Temporary Construction Easement In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Nine Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars ($975,659) For The Construction Of 42nd Avenue And High Street Access... - Up To $4,209,693 From Oakland Housing Authority (Oha) For The Oakland Path Rehousing Initiative (OPRI) Program; And (2) Awarding Grant Agreements And Professional Services Agreements To The Homeless Service Providers Identified In Tables 1 And 2, For The Terms And Amounts Identified, Using HHAP,... - February 12, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.5 Subject: Call For Special Municipal Election From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026 For The... - February 12, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.7 Subject: Library Agreement With City Of Piedmont From: Oakland Public Library Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into An Agreement With City Of Piedmont To Receive One... - 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 - Oakland Unified School District, Alameda Superior Court Case No. 24CV091999, City Attorney File No. X05545 For The Payment To The City By The Oakland Unified School District Of Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($860,000.00) Representing... - In An Amount Not To Exceed $266,666 To Provide Nutrition Services To Oakland Older Adult Residents Using Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Funds 26-0352 View Report View Legislation Attachments: On Consent This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go... What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
Open meeting
2026-02-05 • 10:30 AM
Rules & Legislation Committee
What Happened - Rules & Legislation Committee met on 2026-02-05. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on resolutions and council actions, budget, fees, or fiscal policy, and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - February 5, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.1 Subject: Travel Reimbursement For Councilmember’s Jenkins And Ramachandran From: Councilmember Ramachandran And Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement From The City Council... - February 5, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreement With Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. - February 5, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.10 Subject: Atthowe Fine Arts Services Contract Renewal From: Oakland Public Library Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirements, And Awarding A Contract To Atthowe... - Dba Atthowe Fine Art Services For The Storage Of Select African American Museum Library Materials For A Five Year Term In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) 26-0408 This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 2/24/2026... - From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute An Amendment To An Existing Professional Services Agreement With American Building Service, Inc, Increasing The Current Agreement Of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) By... - February 5, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.5 Subject: Repeal 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Adopt 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy From: Councilmember Houston Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88341 To Repeal The 2020 Encampment... - 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. - 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 - 15 Subject: Port Liaison Committee Vice Chairman Appointment From: Councilmember Houston Recommendation: A Motion To Designate Councilmember Houston As Vice Chair Of The City/Port Liaison Committee; On The March 3, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent... What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
Open meeting
2026-01-29 • 10:30 AM
Rules & Legislation Committee
What Happened - Rules & Legislation Committee met on 2026-01-29. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on budget, fees, or fiscal policy, resolutions and council actions, and general plan, zoning, and land-use implementation. Key Decisions - January 29, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.9 Subject: Relocation Agreement With Outfront Foster Interstate LLC From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate Terms And Enter Into An Advertising... - Attachments: On Consent A Rule 24 And Urgency Finding Was Accepted This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 2/3/2026 3.2 Subject: 2024 City Of Oakland Disparity Study Final Report From:... - January 29, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.5 Subject: Oakland Alameda Access Project - Delegated Maintenance Agreement Amendment From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An... - January 29, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.8 Subject: Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy (Collectively Found In... - January 29, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.12 Subject: FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan Six-Month Update From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic... - To Increase The Professional Services Agreement With Loving Campos Associates (LCA) Architects For Architectural And Engineering Design Services For The Fire Station 4 Project By An Amount Not-To-Exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000.00), Bringing The Total Contract... - 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. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. Topics Discussed - January 29, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.16 Subject: Amending Oakland Municipal Code 9.08.260 (Prohibition Of Prostitution And Prostitution Related Offenses) From: Councilmember Wang And Council President Jenkins... - January 29, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Subject: Violation Of The Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Protected Tree Ordinance) At Assessor Parcel Number 48H-7672-18 From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation:... What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates.
Open meeting
2026-01-22 • 10:30 AM
Rules & Legislation Committee
What Happened - Rules & Legislation Committee met on 2026-01-22. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on resolutions and council actions and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - January 22, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.1 Subject: Appointment To Commission On Homelessness From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Jenn Oakley To The Commission On Homelessness 26-0371 View Memo View Application... - January 22, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.3 Subject: Appointments To Commission On Aging From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Kevin Beachem, Sharawn Tipton, Gwendolyn Thomas Knight, Car-Lette Garrett,... - From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Tiffany Nault V. - From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of State Farm General Insurance Company V. - January 22, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.9 Subject: IT PSA With ImageTrend LLC From: Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (1) Enter Into A Professional Service Agreement With Image Trend LLC. - To Replace The Oakland Fire Department’s Records Management System (RMS) With A National Emergency Response Information System (NEIRS) Compliant Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powered Fire And Ems Rms Software For A Total Amount Of One Million Six Thousand Six Hundred And Fifty Nine Dollars... - 1 routine procedural action was detected; routine meeting mechanics 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. - 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 - 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.
Open meeting
2026-01-15 • 10:30 AM
Rules & Legislation Committee
What Happened - Rules & Legislation Committee met on 2026-01-15. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on budget, fees, or fiscal policy, resolutions and council actions, and ordinances and municipal code changes. Key Decisions - For The Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation 2022 (Project No. 1006337) From Twenty-Five Percent (25%) To Twenty-Seven And One-Half Percent (27.5%) Of The Original Contract Amount, For A Total Contract Not-To-Exceed Nineteen Million, Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand, Four Hundred Eighteen Dollars And... - In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six-Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($266,666) To Provide Nutrition Services To Oakland Older Adult Residents 26-0352 A Title Change Was Read Into Record And Accepted This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee... - From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute An Information Technology Professional Services Agreement With Medical Priority Consultants, Inc, Doing Business As Priority Dispatch Corp, For A Licensing And Hosting Software... - January 15, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Subject: HSD-2026 Summer Food Service Program From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Appropriating A Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Grant From California Department Of... - January 15, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Subject: Relocation Agreement With Outfront Foster Interstate LLC From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate Terms And Enter Into An Advertising... - Ford, Ph.D, For Being Awarded The National Parking Association’s “Innovator Of The Year Award” 26-0361 View Memo View Legislation Attachments: This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 1/27/2026 3.3 Subject: Amending Oakland... - 1 routine procedural action was detected; routine meeting mechanics 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. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. Topics Discussed - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.
Open meeting
2026-01-08 • 10:30 AM
Rules & Legislation Committee
What Happened - Rules & Legislation Committee met on 2026-01-08. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on resolutions and council actions, ordinances and municipal code changes, and budget, fees, or fiscal policy. Key Decisions - January 8, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.2 Subject: Selection Panel Nominations For Police Commissioner Appointments From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt One Of The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Accepting The Police... - January 8, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.3 Subject: Reappointments To Library Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Reappointments Of Karen Zukor, Chiye Azuma, And Alex Weinberg To The Library Commission... - To Increase The Professional Services Agreement With Loving Campos Associates (LCA) Architects For Architectural And Engineering Design Services For The Fire Station 4 Project By An Amount Not-To-Exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000.00), Bringing The Total Contract... - January 8, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.10 Subject: Community Policing Advisory Board Annual Report 2024-2025 From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive The 2024-2025 Annual Informational Report From The Community Policing Advisory Board... - January 8, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.13 Subject: PSA With Evergreen Counseling From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Evergreen Counseling A... - January 8, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL Subject: HCD Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Housing And Community Development Department’s Anti-Displacement... - 1 routine procedural action was detected; routine meeting mechanics 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. - 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 - January 8, 2026 *Rules & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 3.0 Subject: Caltrans Delegated Maintenance Agreement Amendment For Litter Removal From: Office Of The Mayor And Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1)... What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
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