Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council

Friday, March 7, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held its budget retreat to establish priorities for the 2025-2027 fiscal years. Council members discussed budget strategies, conducted a stakeholder priorities poll, and began preliminary budget planning. The meeting focused on setting the financial and policy direction for the next two years.

Key Decisions

  • 2025 Council Retreat and Budget Priorities Accepted
  • Budget Priorities Poll Received and Filed
  • Mayor and Council Budget Priorities for FY 2025-2027 Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  4. Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Participated By Teleconference At: 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 232, Oakland, CA 94612 Councilmember Janani Ramachandran Participated By Teleconference At: 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 220, Oakland, CA 94612
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  6. Call To Order
  7. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  8. 3 Subject: 2025 Council Retreat From: President Pro Tempore Gallo Recommendation: Discussion And Potential Action To Establish Council Values And Budget And Policy Priorities For Fiscal Year 2025-27 Budgeting Process
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

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

  9. 4 Subject: FY 2025-27 Budget Priorities Poll From: Finance Department Recommendation:  Receive An Informational Report & Briefing Of The Budget Priorities Poll (Assessment Of Stakeholder Needs, Concerns And Priorities) In Accordance With The Consolidated Fiscal Policy (Ordinance 13487 C.M.S.)
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 5 Subject: FY 2025-27 Mayor And Council Budget Priorities From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report To Begin Discussing Mayor And Council Priorities For The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2027 Budget Based On Preliminary Projected Increases Or Decreases In The Next Budget In Accordance With The Consolidated Fiscal Policy (Ordinance 13487 C.M.S.)
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Rebecca Kaplan, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. OPEN FORUM
  12. ADJOURNMENT
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  16. The Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council convened at 9:07 a.m., with President Pro Tempore Gallo presiding as Chairperson. Councilmember Houston Was Seated At The Dias At 9:12 a.m.