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## Recent meetings (19)

- [2026-10-20 — Oakland City Council rejects police commission slate, greenlights stricter fines for nuisance properties, and advances affordable housing funding.](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/1631202f-d414-4969-ba8b-85b195fd7d3a): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-10-06 — Oakland moves forward with data center moratorium and labor talks heat up](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/5a6dca18-066f-42c5-bea6-dd850438bf80): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-09-15 — Oakland Passes Police Contract and Police Commission Slate](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/0639d98b-ffc5-4dbf-b74d-d55a768eb29a): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-07-21 — Oakland approves Coliseum sale and €50M pension payment, plus sanctuary city laws](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/4f54522a-f73d-4474-9bc7-030e9b85a8ee): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-07-13 — Oakland moves forward with $125M Coliseum sale to AASEG and Oak View Group](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/18b4ce5b-7000-4a37-9f1e-12eef713b776): Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council
- [2026-07-07 — Oakland moves forward with November ballot measures and interim leadership](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/2f0754f5-f5b0-4eb0-a082-ddcd89ac9701): Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board
- [2026-06-16 — Oakland City Council Sends Strong Mayor Charter Reform Measure to November Ballot](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/c5e23959-e98a-4231-b60a-97785bf9b249): Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board
- [2026-06-12 — Oakland City Council Passes FY 2026-27 Midcycle Budget Amid Heated Debate Over Police Oversight and Worker Wages](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/28d24ab9-0794-4e0e-a135-a51b9ff868ae): Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council
- [2026-06-02 — Oakland Council Moves Charter Reform to Voters and Approves $2.7M for East Oakland Arts Center](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/f52e3aba-8389-4e37-84c2-5bc0dc2c83e3): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-06-01 — Oakland Unveils Balanced Midcycle Budget with No Layoffs, but Fights Loom Over Housing and Labor](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/b5c89aaf-1391-4825-b0e9-43e77eede62a): Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council
- [2026-05-19 — Oakland City Council renames plaza for civil rights leaders and adopts lead-action initiatives](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/0114c47b-1463-4cc9-ba18-d27496690ecb): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-05-05 — Oakland Council sticks to trees, votes to fine owner $915K for illegal chopping](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/e27ed332-e7ed-4a00-bef2-24f11aa891e1): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-04-14 — Council Deadlocks on $915K Fine for Illegal Tree Removal](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/007f0b0f-d260-4d6d-80a5-1a6cead2dae0): Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council
- [2026-03-16 — Oakland City Council unanimously passes massive consent calendar with gender-affirming care resolution](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/5cc8cf6b-81c0-4dd6-9866-3c715efa2884): Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council
- [2026-03-03 — Oakland Council Moves Parcel Tax to June Ballot and Weighs Upzoning Rules](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/e2ae6efa-e488-40ad-8bc3-07b2c16873f6): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-02-17 — Oakland City Council unanimously passes human trafficking penalties and honors local legends](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/90b2705f-63ed-4734-91e3-59b053910e34): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-02-03 — Oakland tightens screws on sex buyers with new fines and funds for survivors](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/0c36ff94-851e-44dc-9c8b-c19c5d6b1bda): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-01-20 — Oakland City Council rejects police commission slate, confirms new member](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/5ad28684-c90b-4add-841c-edd722f21394): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
- [2026-01-06 — Oakland approves $10.4M 27th Street street safety project despite debate over local contractor diversity](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/meetings/17487857-e801-4e15-9218-8098bf30836f): * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council


## Civic issues (50)

- [Oakland City Charter Reform](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/oakland-city-charter-reform): zoning · priority: critical
- [City Worker Contract Negotiations and Cost of Living](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/city-worker-contract-negotiations-and-cost-of-living): business-jobs · priority: critical
- [school board election](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/school-board-election): education · priority: medium
- [Police Commission Selection Slate Rejection](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/police-commission-appointment): public-safety · priority: high
- [corruption trial](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/corruption-trial): general · priority: medium
- [Data Center Moratorium and Technological Development](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/moratorium-on-data-centers): general · priority: critical
- [City of Refuge Sanctuary Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/immigration-enforcement): general · priority: high
- [election voter guide](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/election-voter-guide): governance · priority: medium
- [AC Transit Budget Deficit and Service Cuts Outlook](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/public-transit-cuts): transportation · priority: high
- [Police Overtime Tracking and Audit Implementation](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/police-overtime-tracking-and-audit-implementation): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Increasing Civil Penalties for Nuisance Properties](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/property-blight-fines): general · priority: high
- [Capital Improvement Program Financial Management Audit](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/capital-improvement-program-financial-management-audit): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Community Violence Reduction Plan](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/public-safety-infrastructure): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Measure U Bond Allocation for Affordable Housing](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/measure-u-bond-allocation-for-affordable-housing): development · priority: high
- [27th Street Complete Streets Construction Contract](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/bike-infrastructure): transportation · priority: high
- [Public Safety and Cleanliness Parcel Tax Ballot Measure](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/public-safety-and-cleanliness-parcel-tax-ballot-measure): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Police Surveillance Technology Contracts (Cellebrite and Peregrine)](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/surveillance-technology): general · priority: high
- [airport management investigation](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/airport-management-investigation): general · priority: medium
- [charter school renewal](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/charter-school-renewal): education · priority: medium
- [police misconduct](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/police-misconduct): public-safety · priority: medium
- [minimum wage](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/minimum-wage): general · priority: medium
- [city council pay raise proposal](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/city-council-pay-raise-proposal): governance · priority: medium
- [legal defense](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/legal-defense): general · priority: medium
- [911 emergency system outage](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/911-emergency-system-outage): public-safety · priority: medium
- [council member pay raises](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/council-member-pay-raises): governance · priority: high
- [parkland sale to school district](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/parkland-sale-to-school-district): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [election fundraising](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/election-fundraising): budget · priority: medium
- [Measure EE election results](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/measure-ee-election-results): governance · priority: medium
- [FY 2026-27 Midcycle Budget Adoption](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/fy-2026-27-midcycle-budget-adoption): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Coliseum Complex Redevelopment and Sale](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/coliseum-complex-redevelopment-and-sale): development · priority: critical
- [Real Property Transfer Tax Foreclosure Exception Ballot Measure](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/real-property-transfer-tax-foreclosure-exception-ballot-measure): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Becker Boards Revenue-Sharing Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/becker-boards-revenue-sharing-agreement): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Illegal Dumping Expenditure Action (IDEA) Plan](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/illegal-dumping-expenditure-action-plan): public-safety · priority: high
- [Police Oversight and Accountability Funding](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/police-oversight-and-accountability-funding): public-safety · priority: high
- [Gary Payton Commemorative Street Renaming](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/gary-payton-commemorative-street-renaming): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Master Fee Schedule Updates](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/master-fee-schedule-updates): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Moore Hope Plaza Renaming](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/moore-hope-plaza-renaming): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [International Boulevard Temporary Street Closures](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/international-boulevard-temporary-street-closures): public-safety · priority: medium
- [General Plan Update Draft Land Use Framework](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/general-plan-update-draft-land-use-framework): zoning · priority: high
- [Interim City Administration Appointment](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/interim-city-administration-appointment): development · priority: high
- [Emergency Floodplain Management Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/emergency-floodplain-management-ordinance): zoning · priority: critical
- [Delinquent Business Taxes and Property Liens](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/delinquent-business-taxes-and-property-liens): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Homelessness Funding and Shelter Performance Metrics](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/homelessness-funding-and-shelter-performance-metrics): development · priority: high
- [Protected Tree Ordinance Enforcement and Fine](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/protected-tree-ordinance-enforcement-and-fine): zoning · priority: high
- [Nonprofit Funding Delays and Operational Impacts](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/nonprofit-funding-delays-and-operational-impacts): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Human Trafficking and Prostitution Reform](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/human-trafficking-and-prostitution-reform): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Senior Housing Habitability and Maintenance at Oakland Station](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/senior-housing-habitability-and-maintenance-at-oakland-station): development · priority: high
- [Gender-Affirming Care Resolution and Healthcare Access](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/gender-affirming-care-resolution-and-healthcare-access): public-safety · priority: high
- [2024 City of Oakland Disparity Study Findings](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/2024-city-of-oakland-disparity-study-findings): business-jobs · priority: critical
- [Sausal Creek Watershed Land Acquisition](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/issues/sausal-creek-watershed-land-acquisition): parks-rec · priority: medium


## Development applications (3)

- [1021 45th Avenue Major Encroachment Permit](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/development/1021-45th-avenue-major-encroachment-permit): other · approved
- [S-8 Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit (SB 79) Amendments](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/development/s-8-abundant-and-affordable-homes-near-transit): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Coliseum Complex Sale and Redevelopment](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/development/coliseum-complex-sale-and-redevelopment): other · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [FY 2026-27 Proposed Midcycle Budget](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/fy-2026-27-proposed-midcycle-budget): business-jobs
- [Police Commission Selection Slate Rejection](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/police-commission-selection-slate-rejection): public-safety
- [Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/declaration-of-a-local-emergency-on-homelessness): public-safety
- [General Plan Update Phase 2: Draft Land Use Framework](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/general-plan-update-phase-2-draft-land-use-framework): parks-rec
- [Protected Tree Ordinance Violation Penalty at APN 48H-7672-18](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/protected-tree-ordinance-violation-penalty-at-apn-48h-7672-18): public-safety
- [Memoranda Of Understanding Between The City And The Oakland Police Officers’ Association](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/memoranda-of-understanding-between-the-city-and-the-oakland-police-officers-asso): taxes-budget
- [Coliseum Complex Sale and Redevelopment](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/coliseum-complex-sale-and-redevelopment): development
- [Coliseum Complex Sale Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/coliseum-complex-sale-agreement): parks-rec
- [City Worker Contract Negotiations](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/city-worker-contract-negotiations): business-jobs
- [Oakland City Charter Reform](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/oakland-city-charter-reform): zoning
- [Encampment Management And Abatement Operations](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/encampment-management-and-abatement-operations): housing
- [General Public Comments](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/general-public-comments): health
- [TOT Sharing Agreement Informational Report for Oakland Roots & Soul](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/tot-sharing-agreement-informational-report-for-oakland-roots-soul): business-jobs
- [Human Trafficking and Prostitution Reform](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/human-trafficking-and-prostitution-reform): development
- [Coliseum Payment Allocation](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/coliseum-payment-allocation): development
- [Police Commission Selection Panel Appointments](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/police-commission-selection-panel-appointments): public-safety
- [Public Safety and Cleanliness Parcel Tax Ballot Measure](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/public-safety-and-cleanliness-parcel-tax-ballot-measure): public-safety
- [Library Funding and Maintenance of Effort](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/library-funding-and-maintenance-of-effort): budget
- [27th Street Complete Streets Construction Contract Award](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/27th-street-complete-streets-construction-contract-award): infrastructure
- [Selection Panel Nominations For Police Commissioner Appointments](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/selection-panel-nominations-for-police-commissioner-appointments): public-safety
- [Delinquent Business Taxes 2026](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/delinquent-business-taxes-2026): taxes-budget
- [Police Overtime and Oversight](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/police-overtime-and-oversight): public-safety
- [Consent Calendar](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/consent-calendar): housing
- [2024 City of Oakland Disparity Study Final Report](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/2024-city-of-oakland-disparity-study-final-report): business-jobs
- [Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/reaffirming-the-city-of-oaklands-sanctuary-city-policy): public-safety
- [Interim City Administration Appointment](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/interim-city-administration-appointment): development
- [2025 Delinquent Business Taxes Assessment of Liens](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/2025-delinquent-business-taxes-assessment-of-liens): taxes-budget
- [Strong Mayor Charter Reform Ballot Measure](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/strong-mayor-charter-reform-ballot-measure): zoning
- [PFRS Ballot Measure](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/pfrs-ballot-measure): pensions
- [Black Panther Party Commemorative Street Renaming](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/black-panther-party-commemorative-street-renaming): parks-rec
- [2026/2027 Annual Action Plan To HUD](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/20262027-annual-action-plan-to-hud): housing
- [Data Center Moratorium](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/data-center-moratorium): environment
- [Community Violence Intervention Grants 2026-2029](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/community-violence-intervention-grants-2026-2029): public-safety
- [Real Property Transfer Tax Foreclosure Exception Ballot Measure](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/real-property-transfer-tax-foreclosure-exception-ballot-measure): taxes-budget
- [Increase Civil Penalties on Unabated Nuisances](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/increase-civil-penalties-on-unabated-nuisances): public-safety
- [Senate Bill 79 Planning Code Implementation Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/senate-bill-79-planning-code-implementation-ordinance): zoning
- [2026-2030 Community Violence Reduction Plan](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/2026-2030-community-violence-reduction-plan): public-safety
- [Selection Panel Nominations For Police Commissioner Appointment](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/selection-panel-nominations-for-police-commissioner-appointment): public-safety
- [Citywide Staffing Vacancy Crisis](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/citywide-staffing-vacancy-crisis): taxes-budget
- [City Budget and Taxes](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/city-budget-and-taxes): taxes-budget
- [Honoring Nicia De’Lovely](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/honoring-nicia-delovely): parks-rec
- [Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 Funds](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/transformative-climate-communities-round-6-funds): environment
- [AI Data Centers](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/ai-data-centers): environment
- [Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities Annual Report](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/mayors-commission-on-persons-with-disabilities-annual-report): public-safety
- [Recognizing September 2026 As Hunger Action Month](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/recognizing-september-2026-as-hunger-action-month): public-safety
- [Protected Tree Ordinance Violation and Fines](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/protected-tree-ordinance-violation-and-fines): zoning
- [Illegal Dumping Expenditure Plan](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/illegal-dumping-expenditure-plan): environment
- [Open Forum](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/open-forum): development
- [Second Amendment To Coliseum Complex Sale Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/second-amendment-to-coliseum-complex-sale-agreement): development
- [Senior Housing Maintenance](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/community/senior-housing-maintenance): development


## Officials (11)

- [Barbara Lee](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/barbara-lee): Mayor
- [Rowena Brown](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/rowena-brown): At-Large Council Member
- [Zac Unger](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/zac-unger): District 1 Council Member
- [Charlene Wang](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/charlene-wang): District 2 Council Member
- [Carroll Fife](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/carroll-fife): District 3 Council Member
- [Janani Ramachandran](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/janani-ramachandran): District 4 Council Member
- [Noel Gallo](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/noel-gallo): District 5 Council Member
- [Kevin Jenkins](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/kevin-jenkins): District 6 Council Member and Council President
- [Ken Houston](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/ken-houston): District 7 Council Member
- [Ryan Richardson](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/ryan-richardson): City Attorney — Administration
- [Asha Reed](https://californiarecord.org/oakland/officials/asha-reed): City Clerk — Administration