1 • 26-0626
Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meetings Of March 24, 2026 And April 21, 2026
Action: Accepted
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Oakland Finance & Management Committee
Oakland • 2026-05-12 • 9:30 AM
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What Happened
- Oakland Finance & Management 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 budget, fees, or fiscal policy.
Key Decisions
- The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Unger Wang, Ramachandran 4 - NO VOTE 0 Page 3 City of Oakland Printed on 5/26/2026 May 12, 2026 *Finance & Management Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL 5 Subject: Exception To 180-Day Waiting Period For Retired Annuitant From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving...
- The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Unger Wang, Ramachandran 4 - NO VOTE 0 7 Subject: FY 2026-27 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Authorizing The Borrowing Of Funds And The Issuance And Sale Of 2026-27 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes In A Principal Amount Not To Exceed...
- With Councilmember Ramachandran Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Roll Call / Call To Order Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, Charlene Wang, and Janani Ramachandran Present 4 - Changes Made To The Order Of The Agenda, To Hear Item #6 After Item #2 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meetings Of March 24, 2026 And April 21, 2026 26-0626...
- The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Unger Wang, Ramachandran 4 - NO VOTE 0 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0627 View Report View Supplemental Report - 5/7/2026 Attachments: 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Accepted as Amended.
- As The Date And Time For A Public Hearing 26-0614 View Report View View Appendix A View Legislation 91166 C.M.S Attachments: 1 Speaker Spoke On This Item The Committee Approved The Recommendation Of Staff And To Forward This Item To The May 19, 2026 City Council Agenda On Consent A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter...
- 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.
- Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated.
Topics Discussed
- 6 Subject: Status Of Implementing Council Policy Directives From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Status Of Implementing Policy Directives Passed By The City Council...
- The motion carried by the following vote: Aye Brown Unger Wang, Ramachandran 4 - Page 2 City of Oakland Printed on 5/26/2026 May 12, 2026 *Finance & Management Committee Meeting Minutes - FINAL NO VOTE 0 3 Subject: Audit Of The Revenue Management Bureau’s...
What Happens Next
- Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
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2 • 26-0627
Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
Action: Accepted as Amended
3 • 26-0580
Subject: Audit Of The Revenue Management Bureau’s Business Tax Collections Process
From: Office Of The City Auditor
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Audit Of The Revenue Management Bureau’s Business Tax Collections Process
Action: Received and Filed
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Subject: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Landscaping And Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) - Intention
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Approving The City Of Oakland Landscaping And Lighting Assessment District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Engineer’s Report; (2) Declaring The Intention To Levy And Collect The Annual Landscaping And Lighting Assessment District Assessment For Fiscal Year 2026-2027; And (3) Setting June 2, 2026 At 3:30 P.M. As The Date And Time For A Public Hearing
Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward
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Subject: Exception To 180-Day Waiting Period For Retired Annuitant
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The Appointment Of An Annuitant Without A 180-Day Break In Service Where The Appointment Is Necessary To Fill A Critically Needed Position Before 180 Days Have Passed Since The Employee’s Retirement In Accordance With Government Code Sections 21224 And 7522.56
Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward
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Subject: Status Of Implementing Council Policy Directives
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Status Of Implementing Policy Directives Passed By The City Council
Action: Continued
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Subject: FY 2026-27 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Authorizing The Borrowing Of Funds And The Issuance And Sale Of 2026-27 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Notes In A Principal Amount Not To Exceed $200,000,000 Payable From Revenues Received For Or Accrued To The General Fund Of The City During The Fiscal Year 2026-27, And Approving Certain Related Matters
Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward
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Subject: Amendment To Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (The Salary Ordinance) For Council Member, City Attorney, And City Auditor
From: Human Resources Management Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (“Salary Ordinance”) To Amend The Salary For The Council Member, City Attorney, And City Auditor In Accordance With The Oakland Public Ethics Commission’s Charter-Mandated Salary Adjustments
Action: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled
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Subject: Salary Ordinance Amendment For Mayor
From: Human Resources Management Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (“Salary Ordinance”) To Amend The Salary For The Mayor
Action: Withdrawn with No New Date
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