*Finance & Management Committee

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland Finance & Management Committee held its regular meeting, primarily focusing on approving professional service contracts and receiving informational reports. The committee approved several key resolutions related to auditing services and city contracts, with most items being recommended to move forward to the full City Council meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Professional Auditing Services Contract Passed
  • Occupational Medical Services Contract Extension Passed
  • Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for FY 2025-2026 Passed
  • Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report Received and Forwarded
  • Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Investigation Report Received and Forwarded
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Agenda

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  3. The Oakland City Council Finance And Management Committee Convened At 9:30 A.M. With Councilmember Ramachandran Presiding As Chairperson
  4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  5. Roll Call / Call To Order
  6. 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of March 25, 2025 And Special Meeting Of April 9, 2025
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

    A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 3 Subject: Professional Auditing Services Fiscal Years 2025-2027 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP To Provide Professional Auditing Services For Fiscal Years Ending June, 30 2025, June 30, 2026, And June 30, 2027 In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,476,651 (Of Which $2,395,051 Will Be Funded By The City Of Oakland And $81,600 Will Be Funded By The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency), With A Two-Year Option To Extend The Contract For Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2028 And June 30, 2029 For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $4,290,391, Contingent On Available Funding; And Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirements And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Requirements; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 5/6/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 25-0568 2) A Resolution Authorizing The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrator To Award A Contract To Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP To Provide Professional Auditing Services For Fiscal Years Ending June, 30 2025, June 30, 2026, And June 30, 2027 In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,476,651 (Of Which $2,395,051 Will Be Funded By The City Of Oakland And $81,600 Will Be Funded By The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency), With A Two-Year Option To Extend The Contract For Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2028 And June 30, 2029 For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $4,290,391, Contingent On Available Funding; And Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirements And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Requirements
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 5/6/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 4 Subject: Occupational Medical Services Extension Of Contract End Date From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Extend The Professional Services Agreement Contract End Date With Occupational Health Centers Of California, A Medical Corporation, DBA Concentra Medical Centers, To Provide Occupational Medical Services For The Period Of July 1, 2025, To June 30, 2030
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 5/6/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 5 Subject: Fiscal Year 2025-26 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 2025-2026 Preliminary Engineer’s Report; (2) Declaring The Intention To Levy And Collect The Annual Landscaping And Lighting Assessment District Assessment For Fiscal Year 2025-2026; And (3) Setting June 3, 2025 At 3:30 P.M. As The Date And Time For A Public Hearing
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 5/6/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. Item 6 Regarding The "Informational Report Regarding 2025 Oakland Broadband Master Plan" Has Been Withdrawn From This Agenda By The April 17, 2025 Rules And Legislation Committee And Rescheduled To The May 13, 2025 Finance And Management Committee Agenda
  13. 7 Subject: Informational Report On The Equipment Services Fund From: Councilmember Kaplan Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Amount Of Funds Available In The Equipment Services Fund And Information About, And A Copy Of All Directives Regarding, Allowable Use Of The Equipment Services Fund
    Informational Report
    Action: Continued Passed

    A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rebecca Kaplan, that this matter be Continued to go before the *Finance & Management Committee, to be heard 5/13/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 8 Subject: Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report As Of December 31, 2024 From: Office Of The City Auditor Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report As Of December 31, 2024
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 5/20/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 9 Subject: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Investigation Report From: Office Of The City Auditor Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Substantiated Whistleblower Investigation Regarding The City Of Oaklands Use Of Unauthorized Formulas For Calculating Overtime That Differ From FLSA Guidelines
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Forwarded Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Received and Forwarded to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 5/20/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. Open Forum
  17. Adjournment
  18. In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken.
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