*Rules & Legislation Committee

Thursday, November 20, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland Rules & Legislation Committee met to schedule several important city resolutions and ordinances for upcoming council meetings, focusing on topics ranging from business tax relief to encampment policies. The meeting involved preparing multiple items for future consideration, including potential ballot measures and policy updates across various city departments.

Key Decisions

  • Oakland Business Relief Program Ballot Measure Scheduled for June 2, 2026 Special Election
  • Encampment Abatement Policy Update Scheduled for Council Consideration
  • Vacant Property Tax Ordinance Amendments Scheduled for Council Consideration
  • Electric Bike Lending Program Grant Approved for Acceptance
  • Economic Activation Zones Program Scheduled for Council Consideration
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

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 10:33 A.M. With Council President Jenkins Presiding As Chairperson
  4. Councilmember Janani Ramachandran Will Participate By Teleconference At: 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 220, Oakland, CA 94612
  5. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  6. Roll Call / Call To Order
  7. 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of November 6, 2025
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

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

  8. 3 New Scheduling Items
    Action: Accepted as Amended Passed

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

  9. 3.1 Subject: Accepting And Appropriating $279K From EBCF For Mayor’s Office Staff Positions From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting And Appropriating Funds From The East Bay Community Foundation In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Dollars ($279,000) To Support Two Staff Positions In The Mayor’s Office
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  10. 3.2 Subject: Appointment For The Mayor’s Commission On Persons With Disabilities From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Emily Habansky To The Commission On Persons With Disabilities
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  11. 3.3 Subject: Appointment Of Denise Schmidt, Shayda Rager, And Tonya Love To The Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Denise Schmidt, Shayda Rager, Tonya Love And Jesse Olson To The Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory Commission
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  12. 3.4 Subject: Appointments To Budget Advisory Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Of The Appointment Of Vanessa Zamora And Rana Bader Matly To The Budget Advisory Commission
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  13. 3.5 Subject: Violation Of The Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Protected Tree Ordinance) At Assessor Parcel Number 48H-7672-18 From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Finding Matthew Bernard And Lynn Warner, Owners Of Record Of Assessor Parcel Number 48H-7672-18, In Violation Of Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Protected Trees) By Illegally Removing Thirty-Eight Protected Trees At Said Parcel And Imposing A Penalty, Per Chapter 12.36.150 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, Of A Total Sum Of Nine Hundred And Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred And Thirty-Five Dollars, And Forty Cents ($915,135.40), To Place On Hold Any Building Permits, And Place A Lien For Said Property Until This Penalty Is Paid In Full
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/16/2025

  14. 3.6 Subject: Repeal 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Adopt 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy From: Councilmember Houston Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88341 To Repeal The 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Replace With A 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy That (A) Defines “Encampment” To Exclude Vehicles And Authorizes Citation And Towing Of Inhabited Vehicles By City Departments Pursuant To The California Vehicle Code And Oakland Vehicle Code; (B) Continues To Require Reasonable Efforts To Make Shelter Offers And 7-Day Notice Prior To Non-Urgent Encampment Closures; And (C) Clarifies Emergency And Urgent Health And Safety Conditions That Authorize Immediate, 24-Hour, Or 72-Hour Notice For Encampment Closures, Including Encampments Blocking Sidewalks; On The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda On Non-Consent
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  15. 3.7 Subject: The Oakland Business Relief Program From: Councilmembers Unger, Ramachandran And Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026 For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Voters A Measure To Amend The City’s Business Tax Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.04) To Provide Business Tax Exemptions For Certain Small Businesses And New Businesses Opening Locations In Commercial Spaces; And (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026; (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026 Election; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee to be heard 12/4/2025

  16. 3.8 Subject: PFRS Ballot Measure From: Councilmember Unger Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026, For The Purpose Of; Submitting To The Voters A Measure That Would Amend City Charter Article XXVI Section 2601 To, Among Other Things (A) Expand The Eligibility For Members Of The Police And Fire Retirement System Board; And (B) Change The Board Meeting Frequency From Monthly To No Less Than Quarterly; (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026; (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026, Election; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Rules & Legislation Committee to be heard 12/4/2025

  17. 3.9 Subject: Performance Audit Of The Kids First Oakland Children’s Fund From: Office Of The City Auditor Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Audit Of The Kids First Oakland Children’s Fund For Fiscal Year 2018-19 Through FY 2023-24
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled

    This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  18. 3.10 Subject: Informational Report On Ratings For GO Bonds, Series 2025 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Ratings For The General Obligation Bonds Series 2025 (Measure U) From Moody’s Investor Service And Standard And Poor’s Ratings
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled

    This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  19. 3.11 Subject: HdL Software, LLC Local Tax Software Solution And Printing And Mailing Services From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Competitive Multi-Step Solicitation Process For IT Contracts And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements And Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Five-Year Professional Service Agreement With HdL Software, LLC In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,670,000 For The Provision Of Technical Support, Ongoing Maintenance, And Software Upgrades For The City’s Local Tax Software Solution And Printing And Mailing Services
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  20. 3.12 Subject: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-27 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt An Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Resolution Approving The Submission Of A Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule And Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrative Budget For July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2027, And Transmission Of Both To The Countywide Oversight Board, The Alameda County Auditor-Controller And The State Department Of Finance For Approval
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This ORSA Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  21. 3.13 Subject: Awarding A Professional Services Agreement To Francisco And Associates, Inc For Engineering Services For Local Measures And The LLAD From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing A Professional Services Agreement With Francisco & Associates, Inc. For Engineering Services For Various Local Measures And The City Of Oakland Landscaping And Lighting Assessment District For A Three-Year Term Effective January 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2028, With An Option To Extend For Two Additional Years Without Returning To Council, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $550,000; And Waiving The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Requirements
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  22. 3.14 Subject: Updates To Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Updating The City Of Oakland’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy To Align With The Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Act (SB 1383), The City’s 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan, And The City’s Reusable Foodware Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code 8.07) And Authorizing The City Administrator To Implement Such Policy And Approve Future Policy Updates
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  23. 3.15 Subject: Ensuring A Competitive Market For PROW Construction From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90814 C.M.S, Which Waived Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements For Pedestrian Right-Of-Way Construction To Increase Competition, Lower Prices, And Enable Rapid Compliance In The Event The Parties Of Curran Vs. City Of Oakland Reach Settlement, To Specify That The Waiver Includes Local/Small Local Business Participation, Local Employment, And Apprenticeship Requirements
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  24. 3.16 Subject: Electric Bike Lending Program Grant Acceptance And Contract Extension From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To: (A) Accept And Appropriate A Grant From CALSTART In An Amount Of Up To Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) For The Oakland Electric Bike Lending Program; (B) Amend The Professional Services Agreement With Bikehub To Operate The Electric Bike Lending Program For An Additional Four-Year Term In An Amount Not To Exceed Sixty-Six Thousand, Two-Hundred And Three Dollars ($66,203) Per Year For A Total Contract Amount Over Four Years Of Two Hundred And Sixty-Four Thousand, Eight Hundred And Twelve Dollars ($264,812); (2) Waiving Advertising, Bidding And The Request For Proposal/Qualifications Competitive Selection Process; And (3) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  25. 3.17 Subject: Terms For An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate Terms For An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement With Costco Wholesale Corporation And Deca Companies, LLC To Develop A Costco Wholesale And Retail General Merchandise Facility In The North Gateway Development Area Of The Former Oakland Army Base And (2) Declaring The Property Exempt Surplus Land
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  26. 3.18 Subject: Impact Fee Annual Informational Report And Findings Resolution For Fiscal Year 2024-25 From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Annual Report On The Affordable Housing, Transportation, Capital Improvement, And Jobs/Housing Impact Fees For Fiscal Year 2024-2025; On The January 27, 2026, Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda And On The February 3, 2026 City Council Agenda As A Public Hearing
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 1/27/2026

  27. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
  28. 3.19 Subject: Vacant Property Tax Ordinance Amendments From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4.56, Vacant Property Tax To (1) Add An Exemption For Parcels That Change Ownership After Assessment, (2) Require The Hearing Officer To Include Findings Of Fact In Their Decisions, And (3) Establish A Twelve Month Time Period Within Which Owners Of Parcels Deemed Vacant And Assessed The Vacant Property Tax Must File A Petition To Reverse The Assessment, Claim An Exemption, Or To Seek Refund Of Taxes Paid
    Ordinance
    Action: Scheduled

    This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  29. 3.20 Subject: Informational Report On Special Revenue Collection Project From: Councilmember Kaplan And Councilmember Ramachandran Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator Or Their Designee On The Special Revenue Collection Project, Including Hiring And Activating The Work To Bring In Additional Revenue From Non-Filed Businesses
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled

    This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Finance & Management Committee to be heard 4/21/2026

  30. 3.21 Subject: Cash Management Report For FY 2025-2026 First Quarter Ended September 30th, 2025 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive The Informational Cash Management Report For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed

    This Informational Report be Received and Filed.

  31. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
  32. 3.22 Subject: Lakeside Drive/Lake Merritt Boulevard Complete Streets Construction Contract Award From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract To Gallagher & Burke, Inc. For The Lakeside Drive/Lake Merritt Boulevard Complete Streets Project, Project No. 1005314, The Lowest, Responsible, And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And With Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Eight Million, Eight Hundred Ten Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($8,810,715.00); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  33. 3.23 Subject: Public Works, Equipment Services Division, Cooperative Purchase Agreements From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Approving Ongoing Cooperative Purchase Agreements Exceeding $250,000 For Oakland Public Works, Bureau Of Maintenance And Internal Services (Equipment Services Division) Commodity Goods And Services Contracts As Outlined In Table 1 In An Additional Amount Not To Exceed Six Million Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($6,310,000) And Extend Contract Dates Listed; And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  34. 3.24 Subject: Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 (Speed Limits) Administrative Updates From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 (Speed Limits) And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings To Reflect Changes In Oakland’s Street Network And To Modify Speed Limits On Broadway And International Boulevard
    Ordinance
    Action: Scheduled

    This Ordinance be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  35. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  36. 3.25 Subject: Memorandum Of Agreement For 30 Blair Place From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With The City Of Piedmont Establishing That The City Of Piedmont Will Process Planning Entitlements And Building Permits For A 551 SquareFoot Addition And Remodel Of An Existing Single-Family Dwelling At 30 Blair Place, A Property Located Within Both Jurisdictions; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  37. 3.26 Subject: East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Property Sale/Loan Forgiveness From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Forgive $3,000,000 In Outstanding Principal And All Accrued And Unpaid Interest Owed By East Bay Highland Palms II, LP For The Highland Palms Property, And $5,000,000 In Outstanding Principal And All Accrued And Unpaid Interest Owed By East Bay Capital Fund II, LP For The Eastlake Property, To Preserve Long-Term Affordability Until 2073 And Facilitate The Property Sale To A New Owner
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  38. 3.27 Subject: Economic Activation Zones From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution (1) Establishing Economic Activation Zones Under The Town Alive Program To Support Entertainment Zones And Responsible Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Activation Zones In The City Of Oakland, Bringing Innovative Programming To Public And Community Spaces; And (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award, Negotiate And Execute A Grant Agreement With Oakland Fund For Public Innovation In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) To Implement The Town Alive Program For A Two-Year Term From November 1, 2025, Through October 31, 2027; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council to be heard 12/2/2025

  39. CHANGES MADE UNDER THE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PENDING LIST
  40. CHANGES MADE TO THE DRAFT DECEMBER 9, 2025 COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PENDING LIST
  41. 26-0144 Subject: HCD Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Housing And Community Development Department’s Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled

    This Informational Report be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 1/13/2026

  42. DAIS REQUEST
  43. 26-0271 Subject: Sustainable Fleet Transition Grants Acceptance, Match Appropriation, And Purchases From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds From The Environmental Protection Agency Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program In The Amount Of One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($1,364,154); (2) Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds From The Alameda County Transportation Commission Transportation Fund For Clean Air Program In The Amount Of One Hundred Four Thousand Dollars ($104,000); (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement Pursuant To Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.04.080 With: (A) Tech Equipment Through Sourcewell Contract #110223-Thc For The Purchase Of One Refuse Hauler In A Not To Exceed Amount Of Five Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($540,000); (B) Owen Equipment Sales Through Sourcewell Contract #093021-ELG For The Purchase Of Three Electric Street Sweepers In A Not To Exceed Amount Of Two Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,850,000); (C) Beam Global Through The United States General Services Administration (GSA) Contract #47QSWA21D0006 For The Purchase Of One Electric Solar Panel Charger In A Not To Exceed Amount Of One Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars And Eighty-Nine Cents ($102,885.89); And (D) Incharge Energy Inc Through Sourcewell 2 Contract #051123-Inc. To Design, Build, Purchase, And Maintain 15 Electric Vehicle Chargers In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000); (4) Appropriating Two Million Six Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars ($2,634,609) From Available Fund Balance In The Comprehensive Clean-Up Fund (1720) For Grant Matching Purposes; (5) Appropriating One Million Six Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars ($1,644,174) From Available Fund Balance In The Equipment Fund (4100) For Grant Matching Purposes; And (6) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
    City Resolution
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the * Public Works And Transportation Committee to be heard 12/9/2025

  44. 26-0269 Subject: Semi-Annual Tracking Report For Code Enforcement From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Code Enforcement Activities In The Planning And Building Department
    Informational Report
    Action: Scheduled

    This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the *Community & Economic Development Committee to be heard 1/27/2026