*Finance & Management Committee
TL;DR
Oakland's Finance & Management Committee approved several financial and operational measures on July 14, 2026, including a $202,500 technology audit of city systems and a contract extension with the parking operator through 2029. The committee also approved a forensic audit services agreement and forwarded multiple items to the full City Council for final action.
Key Decisions
- Technology Systems Audit Approved
- Parking Operator Contract Extension Approved as Amended
- Forensic Audit Services Agreement with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP Approved
- General Obligation Bonds Reimbursement Resolution Approved
- FY 2026-30 Oakland Roadmap One-Year Update Received and Filed
Agenda
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- The Oakland City Council Finance And Management Committee Convened At 9:31 A.M., With Councilmember Ramachandran Presiding As Chairperson
- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- Roll Call / Call To Order
- 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 23, 2026Report and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee ItemsReport and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Subject: Grant Funds From The Oakland Fund For The Purposes Of A Technology Audit From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds From The Oakland Fund In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred And Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($202,500) For A Comprehensive Independent Audit Of The City Of Oakland's Technology SystemsCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, 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 7/21/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 Subject: One Year Update To FY 2026-30 Oakland Roadmap From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The One Year Update To The FY 2026-30 Oakland Roadmap To Fiscal Health, A Plan To Address Mid- And Long-Term City Financial ChallengesInformational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan One-Year Update From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan One-Year UpdateInformational ReportAction: Received and Forwarded Passed
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Rowena Brown, 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 7/21/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6 Subject: Parking Operator Contract Extension From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreement With City Of Oakland Parking Partners For Operation And Management Of Municipal Parking Facilities To Extend The Term For Up To Three Years, Including A Two-Year Extension And An Optional Month-To-Month Extension For Up To One Additional Year, For A Total Amount Not To Exceed Twelve Million Three Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Thirty-Nine Dollars ($12,399,039); Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirement Under Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.04.051.B; And Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Exemption FindingsCity ResolutionAction: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Approved as Amended 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 7/21/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7 Subject: Reimbursement Resolution, General Obligation Bonds From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Declaring The City Council’s Official Intent To Reimburse Certain Expenditures From Proceeds Of Obligations For Project Costs In Connection With Oakland Trust For Clean Water And Safe Parks (Measure DD), Affordable Housing And Infrastructure (Measure KK), And 2022 Affordable Housing And Infrastructure Bond (Measure U)City ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Charlene Wang, 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 7/21/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 8 Subject: Professional Services Agreement With Weaver And Tidwell, LLP For Forensic Audit Services From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Weaver And Tidwell, LLP For Forensic Audit Services For A One-Year Term With The Option To Extend For An Additional One Year Without Returning To Council, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed Four Hundred And Ninety Thousand Dollars ($490,000)City ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Rowena Brown, 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 7/21/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
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- Adjournment
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