* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 · 3:30 PM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

Oakland City Council held a meeting to discuss property tax levies, a street construction project, and a ballot measure for the Police and Fire Retirement System. The council addressed several key issues including infrastructure improvements and potential charter amendments.

Key Decisions

  • 2024-25 Property Tax Levy Passed
  • 27th Street Complete Streets Construction Contract Awarded to Redgwick Construction
  • Penalty for Illegal Tree Removal Imposed $915,135.40 penalty on property owners
  • PFRS Ballot Measure Approved to place on June 2026 ballot
  • Salary Schedule Amendment Passed

Agenda

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  6. PAGE BREAK
  7. Call To Order
  8. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  9. Modifications to the Agenda and Procedural Items, including but not limited to the following:
  10. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITH STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
  11. 4.1 Subject: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Tax Levy For Voter Approved Indebtedness From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Fixing The Rate Of Property Tax And Levying A Tax On Real And Personal Property In The City Of Oakland For Fiscal Year 2024-25 For Voter-Approved Indebtedness
    City Resolution
  12. 4.2 Subject: 27th Street Complete Streets Construction Contract Award From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract To Redgwick Construction For The 27th Street Complete Streets Project, Project No. 1003978, The Lowest, Responsible, And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And With Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Ten Million, Four Hundred Eighteen Thousand, Five Hundred SeventyThree Dollars And Fifty Cents ($10,418,573.50); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
    City Resolution
  13. 4.3 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: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Finding Matthew Bernard And Lynn Warner, Owners Of Record Of Assessor Parcel Number 48H-7672-18, In Violation Of Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Protected Trees) By Illegally Removing Thirty-Eight Protected Trees At Said Parcel And Imposing A Penalty, Per Chapter 12.36.150 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, Of A Total Sum Of Nine Hundred And Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred And Thirty-Five Dollars, And Forty Cents ($915,135.40), To Place On Hold Any Building Permits, And Place A Lien For Said Property Until This Penalty Is Paid In Full
    City Resolution
  14. ACTION ON THE NON-CONSENT CALENDAR PORTION OF THE AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 5:00 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE:
  15. 5.1 Subject: PFRS Ballot Measure From: Councilmember Unger Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026, For The Purpose Of; Submitting To The Voters A Measure That Would Amend City Charter Article XXVI Section 2601 To, Among Other Things (A) Expand The Eligibility For Members Of The Police And Fire Retirement System Board; And (B) Change The Board Meeting Frequency From Monthly To No Less Than Quarterly; (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026; (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026, Election; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
  16. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC) ITEMS:
  17. 6.1 3) An Ordinance Amending The Salary Schedule Of Ordinance No. 12187 C.M.S. (“Salary Ordinance”) To: (A) Add The Full-Time Classification Of Payroll Administrator; And (B) Add The Full-Time Classification Of Procurement And Contracts Administrator; And (C) Amend The Salary Of The Full-Time Classification Of Park Equipment Operator; And (D) Amend The Salary Of The Part-Time Classification Of Senior Aide, PT To Ensure Compliance With The City Of Oakland’s Minimum Wage Ordinance
    Ordinance
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  19. Council Acknowledgments/Annoucements
  20. OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENTS
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