*Special Finance & Management Committee

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council's Special Finance & Management Committee met to review several financial and administrative matters, focusing on fiscal year 2025-26 budget preparations and potential revenue strategies. Key discussions included police overtime, investment policies, and exploring options to raise an additional $40 million in general purpose funds.

Key Decisions

  • Establish Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit Passed
  • Adopt City Investment Policy Passed
  • Approve Oracle Business Intelligence Consulting Contract Passed
  • Explore $40 Million Revenue Raising Options Continued to Next Meeting
  • Review OPD Overtime Report Received and Filed
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Agenda

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  3. The Oakland City Council Special Finance And Management Committee Convened At 9:32 A.M. With Councilmember Ramachandran Presiding As Chairperson
  4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  5. Roll Call / Call To Order
  6. No Minutes To Be Approved
  7. 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Accepted Passed

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

  8. 3 Subject: OPD Overtime Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Regarding OPD Overtime
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

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

  9. 4 Subject: Appropriations Limits For FY 2025-26 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Establishing The Appropriations Limit For Fiscal Year 2025-26 Pursuant To Article XIIIB Of The California Constitution
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, 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 10/21/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 5 Subject: City Of Oakland Investment Policy For FY 2025-26 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Adopting The City Of Oakland Investment Policy For Fiscal Year 2025-2026; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rowena Brown, 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 10/7/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 26-0065 2) A Resolution Pursuant To Government Code Section 53607 Delegating Investment Authority Of The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency To The Agency Treasurer For Fiscal Year 2025-2026
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Rowena Brown, 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 10/7/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 6 Subject: Oracle Business Intelligence And Analytics Consulting Services From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Two-Year Agreement With Fusion BI, Inc. To Provide Oracle Business Intelligence And Analytics Consulting Services In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred And Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000) With The Option To Extend For Two Years In An Amount Not To Exceed One Hundred And Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000) Per Year; And (2) Waiving The Competitive Multi-Step Solicitation Process And The City’s Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Charlene Wang, 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 10/7/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 7 Subject: Cash Management Report For FY 2024-2025 Fourth Quarter Ended June 30, 2025 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive The Informational Cash Management Report For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Fourth Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

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

  14. 8 Subject: Options To Raise Additional Ongoing $40 Million In General Purpose Fund Revenues From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report With A List Of Options To Raise An Additional Ongoing $40 Million In General Purpose Fund Revenues Via An Ordinance To Adopt Or Increase A Tax Effective July 1, 2026, To Provide Ongoing Resources For Public Safety Services And To Maintain Key Equipment, IT Systems, And 911 Investments
    Informational Report
    Action: Continued Passed

    A motion was made by Janani Ramachandran, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Continued to go before the *Finance & Management Committee, to be heard 10/28/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. Open Forum
  16. Adjournment
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