* Special Public Works And Transportation Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland Public Works and Transportation Committee held a meeting focused on infrastructure and transportation improvements. The committee approved several contracts and ordinance updates related to street construction, equipment purchases, and speed limit modifications. Councilmember Houston participated virtually under emergency provisions.
Key Decisions
- Lakeside Drive/Lake Merritt Boulevard Complete Streets Project Contract Passed
- Public Works Equipment Services Cooperative Purchase Agreements Passed
- Oakland Municipal Code Speed Limits Update Passed
Agenda
- A Motion Made By Councilmember Unger, Seconded By Councilmember Wang To Accept Councilmember Houstons Virtual Participation Pursuant To AB 2449 For Emergency Circumstance Motion Passed With 3 Ayes Councilmember Houston Noted As Present Via Teleconference At 11:34 A.M.
- The Oakland City Council Public Works And Transportation Committee Convened At 11:30 A.M. With Councilmember Unger Presiding As Chairperson
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- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- Roll Call / Call To Order
- No Minutes To Be Approved
- 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee ItemsReport and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Charlene Wang, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 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) FindingsCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, 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 12/2/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 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) 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 12/2/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5 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 BoulevardOrdinanceAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made by Charlene Wang, seconded by Noel Gallo, 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 12/2/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum
- Adjournment
- In the event of 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.
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