* Public Works And Transportation Committee
TL;DR
The Public Works and Transportation Committee met on February 24, 2026, and approved several infrastructure projects including a $3.3 million construction contract for the Adeline Street Bridge seismic retrofit and property acquisition for the 42nd Avenue and High Street improvement project. One item regarding the Oakland Alameda Access Project maintenance agreement was postponed to March 10.
Key Decisions
- Adeline Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit - Construction Contract Approved and forwarded to City Council
- Adeline Street Bridge Design and Inspection Services - $400,000 additional funding Approved and forwarded to City Council
- 42nd Avenue and High Street Property Acquisition from Home Depot Approved and forwarded to City Council
- Howe Street Public Improvements Certificate of Completion Approved and forwarded to Redevelopment Successor Agency
- Oakland Alameda Access Project Maintenance Agreement Postponed to March 10, 2026
Agenda
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- The Oakland City Council Public Works And Transportation Committee Convened At 11:34 A.M. With Councilmember Unger Presiding As Chairperson
- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- Roll Call / Call To Order
- 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On February 10, 2026Report and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Ken Houston, 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 Noel Gallo, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Subject: Oakland Alameda Access Project - Delegated Maintenance Agreement Amendment From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Amendment To The 1991 Delegated Maintenance Agreement Between The City And California Department Of Transportation To Include Maintenance Activities Related To The Oakland Alameda Access Project; And Making California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) FindingsCity ResolutionAction: Continued Passed
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Continued to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee, to be heard 3/10/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 Subject: Issuance Of An Unconditional Certificate Of Completion For The 4430, 4440, and 4448 Howe Street Public Improvements From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting Public Infrastructure Improvements, Directing The Filing Of An Unconditional Certificate Of Completion (“UCC”) For The 4430, 4440, And 4448 Howe Street Public Improvements Per The Subdivision Improvement Agreement (“SIA”) For Deferred Construction Of Public Infrastructure Improvements, And Making California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) FindingsCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Ken Houston, 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 3/3/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 Subject: Adeline Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project Construction Phase From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award A Construction Contract To Bay Line Cutting & Coring Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Million Three Hundred Thirty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty Four Dollars ($3,331,144); Waiving The Five Percent (5%) Maximum Mobilization Requirement Per Section 9-3.4 Of The Project Specifications; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; AndCity 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 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 3/3/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 26-0420 2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreement With Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. For Design For Adeline Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project (Project No. 1000967) By Increasing The Contract Amount By Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) For A Total Contract Amount Not-To-Exceed Nine Hundred Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($918,000); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; AndCity 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 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 3/3/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 26-0421 3) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. To Provide Special Inspection And Material Testing Services For The Adeline Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project (Project No. 1000967) For An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000); And 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 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 3/3/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6 Subject: Amend Resolution No. 89703 C.M.S To Acquire Property Rights From Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. For 42nd Ave And High St Access Improvement Project From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 89703 C.M.S. Authorizing The City Administrator To Acquire From Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. A 776 Square Foot Parcel With 130.93 Linear Feet Of Access Control And A 14,179 Square Foot Temporary Construction Easement In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Nine Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars ($975,659) For The Construction Of 42nd Avenue And High Street Access Improvement ProjectCity 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 * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 3/3/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum
- Adjournment
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- Councilmember Wang is Participating Via Teleconference Pursuant To California Government Code section 54953.8.3(c)(2) - A contagious illness that prevents the councilmember from attending in person