* Public Works And Transportation Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland Public Works And Transportation Committee held a meeting focusing on transportation infrastructure and city improvements. The committee approved several resolutions related to street access, construction projects, and transportation planning, with most items moving forward to the City Council for final approval.
Key Decisions
- I-880 Access Improvements at 42nd and High Street Passed
- 27th Street Complete Streets Construction Contract Passed, awarded to Redgwick Construction
- Right of Way Repair Fund Establishment Passed
- Support for Potential San Antonio BART Station Feasibility Study Passed
- Extended 'No Parking' Restriction at Lakeshore Cul-De-Sac Passed as Amended
Agenda
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- The Oakland City Council Public Works And Transportation Committee Convened At 11:30 A.M. With Councilmember Unger Presiding As Chairperson
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- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- Roll Call / Call To Order
- 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On October 14, 2025Report and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Noel Gallo, 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 Noel Gallo, seconded by Charlene Wang, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Subject: 42nd And High Street I-880 Access Improvements Resolution Of Local Support From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Submit An Application With The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) For Regional Discretionary Funding In The Amount Of Two Million Two Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars ($2,256,000); (2) Accepting And Appropriating Two Million Two Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars ($2,256,000) From MTC For The 42nd And High Street I-880 Access Improvements Project; (3) Commit Matching Funds In An Amount Up To Twelve Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($12,300,000); (4) Stating Assurances To Complete The 42nd And High Street I-880 Access Improvements Project; And (5) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act FindingsCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 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) FindingsCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: Establish The Right Of Way Repair Fund From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming Establishment Of The Right Of Way Repair Fund (Fund 2425), Authorizing The Ongoing Appropriation Of Fund Revenues Generated Through The City Of Oakland’s Notice To Repair Program For Private Sidewalk Repair Projects, And Transferring All Fund 2415 Balance In Project 1001011 To Fund 2425 Project 1001011 For Private Sidewalk Repair ProjectsCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6 Subject: Extending “No Parking” Restriction At The Lakeshore Cul-De-Sac From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88461 C.M.S. To Extend The “No Parking” Restriction At The Lakeshore Avenue Cul-De-Sac Near Lake MerrittCity ResolutionAction: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7 Subject: A Feasibility Study For A Potential San Antonio Bart Station From Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Expressing The City Of Oakland’s Support For A San Antonio Bart Station And Calling On The Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) To Conduct A Feasibility StudyCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council, to be heard 11/4/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 8 Subject: Illegal Dumping From Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From Andy Wang On Illegal Dumping, And Commending Him For Working To Keep Oakland CleanInformational ReportAction: Received and Filed Passed
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum
- Adjournment
- 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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- Agenda Was Modified To Hear Item 8 Before All Other Items