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Apr 28, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council approves broad consent agenda including housing, public-health, and funding measures

Special concurrent meeting convened 3:32 PM on March 16, 2026 with Council President Jenkins presiding. A full consent agenda was approved (8 ayes) after public comment; the Council adopted multiple resolutions and ordinances covering local public-health emergency declarations (HIV/AIDS, medical cannabis), planning code amendments (S-14 and SB79 implementation), housing and homelessness funding and programs, grant acceptances, contracts, and two legal settlements. An informational anti-displacement report was received. The meeting adjourned at 4:47 PM.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council accepts certification of 2026 public safety parcel tax initiative, schedules June 2 special election; advances two planning-code ordinances and approves multiple consent items

At the March 3, 2026 concurrent meeting the City Council accepted the City Clerk’s certification for the 'Oakland Public Safety, Cleanliness and Community Accountability Act of 2026' and placed it on the June 2, 2026 ballot; introduced and approved as amended two Planning & Building Department ordinances (SB 79 S-8 combining zone and S-14 housing sites amendments) for final passage at a special March 16 meeting; and adopted numerous consent resolutions including emergency declarations, contracts, settlements, infrastructure actions, and acceptance of OPD surveillance technology annual reports.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Rules & Legislation Committee (Oakland) — Feb 26, 2026: Initiative petition certified for June 2, 2026 special election; multiple items scheduled and forwarded

Meeting convened 10:33 AM, adjourned 11:24 AM; Chair: Council President Kevin Jenkins. Members present: Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, Janani Ramachandran, Kevin Jenkins. Committee accepted draft minutes (Feb 12, 2026) and accepted new scheduling items as amended. The Committee accepted certification of the initiative petition titled “Oakland Public Safety, Cleanliness And Community Accountability Act Of 2026” and directed placement on a special municipal election on June 2, 2026 (to be consolidated with the statewide direct primary). Dozens of legislative items were scheduled or forwarded to standing committees (Public Works & Transportation; Life Enrichment; Public Safety; Finance & Management; Community & Economic Development). The Committee approved mayoral reappointments to the Housing, Residential Rent, and Relocation Board and reviewed draft agendas and pending lists; the March 17 City Council meeting was canceled and a special meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Committee approves housing-related planning code amendments; forwards SB79 implementation ordinance to Council

On February 24, 2026 the Oakland City Council Community & Economic Development Committee approved the Feb. 10 draft minutes, accepted its schedule of outstanding items, approved amendments to Planning Code Chapter 17.96 (S‑14 Housing Sites), and approved forwarding the Senate Bill 79 (S‑8 Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit) implementation ordinance to the March 3, 2026 City Council public hearing. Reported votes on the listed approvals were unanimous (4–0).

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Rules & Legislation Committee meeting minutes — January 29, 2026

Committee convened at 10:31 AM; approved January 15, 2026 minutes; accepted new scheduling items; multiple resolutions, ordinances, and informational reports were scheduled or forwarded to standing committees and City Council (notable items: Cannabis Regulatory Commission appointment, 2024 Disparity Study, housing code updates including SB 79 implementation, Alameda Access maintenance amendment, pavement rehabilitation contract amendment, amendments to prostitution-related code, SAMHSA grants). Several items were withdrawn and rescheduled. Meeting adjourned at 11:11 AM.

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