*Rules & Legislation Committee

Thursday, May 22, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council's Rules & Legislation Committee met to review and schedule various city resolutions and reports. Most agenda items were rescheduled to future committee meetings, with a focus on workforce development, housing, and police department reforms. The committee also discussed temporary changes to campaign contribution limits.

Key Decisions

  • Campaign Contribution Limit Changes Passed
  • Workforce Development Budget and Contracts for FY 2025-26 Scheduled for Future Committee Review
  • Civilianizing OPD Sworn Positions Scheduled for Public Safety Committee Review
  • Five-Year Consolidated Plan for HUD Grants Scheduled for Community & Economic Development Committee
  • Bobby Seale Honoring Resolution Withdrawn and Rescheduled
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Agenda

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  2. DEFINITION OF TERMS: • Action Item: shall mean any resolution, ordinance, public hearing, motion or recommendation requiring official vote and approval of the City Council to be effective. • Informational Item: shall mean an agenda item consisting only of an informational report that does not require or permit Council action. • Consent Item: shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda, any action or informational item that a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council with unanimous recommendation for approval, except: 1) any item having a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Rules and Legislation Committee; 2) any action item that the Rules and Legislation Committee has placed on the Consent Calendar in accordance with Rule 26; or 3), any item that requires a public hearing or that is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item. • Non-Consent Item: shall mean, for the purposes of the City Council agenda, any action or informational item that: 1) a Standing Committee has forwarded to the full Council without unanimous recommendation for approval; 2) has a high level of public interest or controversy as determined by the Rules and Legislation Committee or: 3) requires a public hearing or is otherwise ineligible by law as a Consent Item.
  3. The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Convened At 10:30 A.M. With Council President Jenkins Presiding As Chairperson.
  4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  5. Roll Call / Call To Order
  6. 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of May 8, 2025
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

    A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Janani Ramachandran, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 3 New Scheduling Items
    Action: Accepted as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Carroll Fife, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 3.1 Subject: Travel Reimbursement 2025 City Leaders Summit From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Retroactive Reimbursement From The City Council Contingency Fund For Councilmember Noel Gallo, Who Attended The 2025 League Of California Cities City Leaders Summit, Held April 23-25, 2025, In Sacramento, California, As The City Of Oakland’s Voting Delegate
    City Resolution
    Action: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled

    This City Resolution be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee to be heard 5/29/2025

  9. 3.2 Subject: Acceptance Of Funding For Sea Level Rise And Groundwater Intrusion Analysis From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate The Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant In The Amount Of Two Hundred And Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000) To Fund City Analysis And Engagement Of Port-Led Sea Level Rise And Ground Water Intrusion Modeling
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

  10. 3.3 Subject: Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan, Including Details On The Implementation Plan And Timeline, Performance Metrics And Targets, And Recommendations For Council Action
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled

    This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

  11. 3.4 Subject: FY 2025-26 OWDB Budget And Contracts From: Economic Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Following Actions For Fiscal Year 2025-2026: (1) Adopting The Workforce Development Budget; (2) Accepting And Appropriating Workforce Innovation And Opportunity (WIOA) Title I Formula Funds For Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth And Rapid Response Services In The Estimated Amount Of Four Million Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($4,219,815), Including A Carryover Of Unspent Fiscal Year 2024-25 WIOA Funds; And (3) Accepting And Appropriating Four Million Thirty Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($4,032,625) From California Volunteers And Other Funds For Workforce Development; (4) Executing A Three-Year Agreement With California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And Accepting And Appropriating A Total Of Approximately Twelve Million Four Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($12,478,800) To Implement Golden State Works Transitional Employment And Job Placement Services For Oakland Residents On Parole And Executing A Three Year Grant Agreement With Center For Employment Opportunities, Inc. (CEO), In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Eleven Million Seven Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($11,752,800) To Provide Such Services; (5) Executing Grant Agreements With Service Providers Competitively Selected To Provide Comprehensive Career Services, Adult Career Services, And Youth Services From WIOA Title I Formula Funds And Other Funds; And (6) Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Grants And Contributions For Workforce Development Services Beyond The WIOA Title I Formula Funding And Other Budgeted Funding Sources Up To Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) Per Instance With The Approval Of The Oakland Workforce Development Board
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

  12. 3.5 Subject: OPD Enterprise Rental Car Contract From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Enterprise Mobility To Provide Rental Car Services Over A Five-Year Term From February 1, 2025 To January 31, 2030, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000); And (2) Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

  13. 3.6 Subject: Civilianizing Sworn OPD Positions From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Directing The City Administrator To Implement Approved Processes For Civilianizing Certain Sworn Positions Within The Oakland Police Department (OPD) To Improve Public Safety Services To Our Communities And Create Millions In Cost Savings By Reducing Overtime Hours
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

  14. 3.7 Subject: Report On Transition Of OPD Investigations To CPRA From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Council Policy Direction Regarding The Transfer Of Oakland Police Department Internal Affairs Investigations To The Civilian-Staffed Community Police Review Agency, And The Timeline And Budget For Full Implementation
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled

    This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Public Safety Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

  15. 3.8 Subject: Issuance Of An Unconditional Certificate Of Completion For Brooklyn Basin Phase Two 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 Brooklyn Basin Phase Two Improvements Per The Subdivision Improvement Agreement (“SIA”) For Deferred Construction Of Public Infrastructure Improvements, And Making California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 6/24/2025

  16. 3.9 Subject: Five-Year Consolidated Plan And 2025/26 Annual Action Plan For HUD Formula Grants From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion, Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Appropriating A Total Award Of U.S. Department Of Housing & Urban Development Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $14,131,647 For Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investments Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), And Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Programs; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Prepare And Submit To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development The City Of Oakland Five-Year Consolidated Plan For Fiscal Years 2025-26 Through 2029- 30 And The Annual Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2025-26; (3) Appropriating Any Available Revolving Loan Fund Program Income For Housing Rehabilitation Activities Or Other CDBG-Eligible Activities; (4) Accepting And Adopting The 2025-2029 County Of Alameda Regional Analysis Of Impediments To Fair Housing Choice Report; And (5) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award Agreements For Activities As Set Forth In Exhibit A And The List Of Eligible Backup Activities To Be Funded With Funds That Become Available As A Result Of Projects Being Completed, Under Budget, Delayed Or Cancelled, Attached Hereto, Inclusive Of Prior-Year Funding Availability, Subject To Compliance With Any Applicable Competitive Bidding Requirements, Without Returning To Council
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 6/24/2025

  17. 3.10 Subject: 2025-2029 Economic Development Action Plan From: Economic Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The 2025-2029 Economic Development Action Plan
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled

    This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 7/8/2025

  18. 4 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Accepted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 5 Subject: Campaign Reform Act: Temporary Increase In Contribution Limits From: Council President Jenkins And Councilmembers Ramachandran And Houston Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Campaign Reform Act (Oakland Municipal Code Title 3, Municipal Elections, Article III, Chapter 3.12), To Add Section 3.12.045 To Temporarily Increase Contribution Limits For Candidates And To Amend Section 3.12.150 To Increase Officeholder Fund Limits And Amending The Limited Public Financing Act Of 2024 (Oakland Municipal Code Title 3, Municipal Elections, Article III, Chapter 3.13), To Amend Sections 3.13.060 And 3.13.265 To Extend The Limited Public Financing Act To Apply To 2026 And 2028 General Elections
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Kevin Jenkins, 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 6/3/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. Open Forum
  21. Adjournment
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  24. In the event 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.
  25. CHANGES MADE TO THE DRAFT JUNE 3, 2025 GHAD-CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
  26. CHANGES MADE TO THE MAY 27, 2025 LIFE ENRICHEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA
  27. 25-0752 Subject: OFCY 2023-2024 Year End Evaluation Report From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Oakland Fund For Children And Youth Final Evaluation Report For Fiscal Year 2023- 2024
    City Resolution
    Action: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled

    This City Resolution be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

  28. 25-0751 Subject: Fiscal Year 2025-26 OFCY Grant Renewal From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Extending The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Oakland Fund For Children And Youth Funded Grants For Twelve (12) Months For Seventy-Four (74) Nonprofit And Public Agencies For One Hundred And Forty-Four (144) Distinct Grant Programs Providing Direct Services For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 With Annual Awards Totaling An Amount Not To Exceed Eighteen Million Two Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Two Hundred And Eighty-Two Dollars ($18,252,282) To Provide Summer Programs From June 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025 And Full Year Programs From July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
    City Resolution
    Action: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled

    This City Resolution be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the *Life Enrichment Committee to be heard 6/10/2025

  29. 25-0642 Subject: Honoring The Remarkable Bobby Seale From: Councilmembers Unger, Fife, Houston And Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Honoring The Remarkable Robert George Seal, “Bobby Seale” For His Contribution As A Co-Founder Of The Black Panther Party, Activist, Engineer, Author, And For His Commitment To Social Justice For The People Of Oakland; (2) Declaring October 22nd As Bobby Seale Day In The City Of Oakland; And (3) Commemoratively Renaming The Intersection Of 57th Street And Martin Luther King Jr Way As ‘Bobby Seale Way’ And (4) Authorizing The Installation Of A Plaque Or Sign Honoring Bobby Seale, Pursuant To The Policy And Procedures Established By Oakland City Council Resolution No. 77967 C.M.S.
    City Resolution
    Action: * Withdrawn and Rescheduled

    This City Resolution be * Withdrawn and Rescheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 7/1/2025