*Rules & Legislation Committee on 2026-04-02 10:30 AM - Apr 02, 2026

April 2, 2026 · Rules Legislation Committee

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3.1. Subject: Appointment Of Razzu Engen To The Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory

Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Razzu Engen To The Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory Commission; On The April 14, 2026 Special City Council Agenda On Consent At 3:30 P.M. 26-0560 Sponsors: Office Of The Mayor Rule 24:The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Commission Currently Has A Special Vacancy. Filling This Seat Now Ensures The Commission Can Continue Its Work Without Disruption, Particularly As The City Advances Critical Safety And Infrastructure Initiatives Affecting Cyclists And Pedestrians.

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3.2. Subject: District Reappointments To The Community Policing Advisory Board

From: Office Of The Mayor And Councilmembers Houston And Unger Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Reappointments Of Ingrid Severson, Cynthia Elliott And Jacqueline Long As Members Of The Community Policing Advisory Board; On The April 14, 2026 Special City Council Agenda On Consent At 3:30 P.M. 26-0563 Sponsors: Office Of The Mayor, Houston and Unger Rule 24: The Oakland Community Police Advisory Board Currently Has Multiple Vacancies And May Experience Quorum Issues. Filling These Seats Now Is Essential To Ensure The Board Can Continue Its Work Without Disruption, Particularly As It Addresses Critical Matters Related To Police Oversight, Accountability, And Community Trust. City of Oakland Page 4 Printed on 4/1/2026 4:42:45PM *Rules & Legislation Committee Agenda - SUPPLEMENTAL April 2, 2026

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3.3. Subject: Adding Rule 33 To The Council’s Rules Of Procedure

From: Office Of The City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending And Restating The Council’s Rules Of Procedure In Their Entirety In Order To Add Rule 33 Regarding Hybrid Meetings And Technological Disruptions Thereof; On The April 16, 2026 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda 26-0568 Sponsors: Office Of The City Clerk

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3.4. Subject: Exception To 180-Day Waiting Period For Retired Annuitant

From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The Appointment Of An Annuitant Without A 180-Day Break In Service Where The Appointment Is Necessary To Fill A Critically Needed Position Before 180 Days Have Passed Since The Employee’s Retirement In Accordance With Government Code Sections 21224 And 7522.56; On The April 21, 2026 Finance And Management Committee Agenda 26-0565 Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator

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3.5. Subject: The MacArthur Transit Village Phase One

From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting Public Infrastructure Improvements, Directing The Filing Of An Unconditional Certificate Of Completion For The MacArthur Transit Village Phase One Improvements Per The Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) For Deferred Construction Of Public Infrastructure Improvements, And Making California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings; On The April 21, 2026 Public Works And Transportation Committee Agenda 26-0562 Sponsors: Transportation Department

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3.6. Subject: Authorization To Disburse Resilience Hub Grant Funds To Oakland Parks And

Recreation Foundation For Community Outreach Activities From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Grant Agreement With The Oakland Parks And Recreation Foundation, As Fiscal Sponsor For The East Oakland Neighborhood Initiative, In An Amount Not To Exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), To Disburse Resilience Hub Grant Funds Previously Awarded To The City Of Oakland By Pacific Gas And Electric Company; On The April 21, 2026 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda 26-0561 Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator City of Oakland Page 5 Printed on 4/1/2026 4:42:45PM *Rules & Legislation Committee Agenda - SUPPLEMENTAL April 2, 2026

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3.7. Subject: Surplus Land Declaration And Disposition Of 4 City-Owned Parcels

From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To (1) Declare Four City-Owned Parcels Located At 2824 82nd Avenue And 8327-8329 Golf Links Road As Surplus Land Pursuant To The California Surplus Land Act, (2) Authorize The Issuance Of A Notice Of Availability Under The Surplus Land Act, (3) Prioritize Offers That Provide Affordable Housing Consistent With The Surplus Land Act, And (4) Make Related California Environmental Quality Act Findings; On The April 21, 2026 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda 26-0559 Sponsors: Housing And Community Development Department

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3.8. Subject: Fire Alarm Building/MOJA - New 2026 ENA

From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: [TITLE CHANGE] [NEW TITLE] Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A New Exclusive Negotiation Agreement With The Museum Of Jazz & Art For Development Of A Museum And Art Facility On City Property Located At 1310 Oak Street For An 18 Month Term, Conditioned On Payment Of A $10,500 Exclusive Negotiation Payment, With One Additional Six-Month Administrative Extension Conditioned On Payment Of An Additional $3,500; And (2) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings; On The April 21, 2026 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda [OLD TITLE] Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A New Exclusive Negotiation Agreement With The Museum Of Jazz And Art For Development Of A Museum & Art Facility On City-Owned Property Located At 1310 Oak Street For Eighteen Months Conditioned On Payment Of A Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollar ($10,500) Exclusive Negotiation Payment, With One Additional Six-Month Administrative Extension Conditioned On Payment Of An Additional Three Thousand Five Hundred ($3,500) Extension Payment; And (2) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings 26-0540 Sponsors: Economic & Workforce Development Department Legislative History 3/26/26 *Rules & Legislation Scheduled to the *Special Finance & Committee Management Committee City of Oakland Page 6 Printed on 4/1/2026 4:42:45PM *Rules & Legislation Committee Agenda - SUPPLEMENTAL April 2, 2026

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3.9. Subject: Ceasefire-Lifeline Contracts

From: Department Of Violence Prevention Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Amending A Professional Services Agreement With The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania For The Term Of July 1, 2025, To December 31, 2028, To Add Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) For A Total Amount Not To Exceed Six Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($639,952) To Evaluate The City Of Oakland’s Ceasefire-Lifeline Strategy And Waiving The City Of Oakland’s Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements And Competitive Bidding Process; And (2) Awarding A Grant Agreement To Faith In Action East Bay For The Term Of July 1, 2026, To June 30, 2027, For Services Related To Oakland’s Ceasefire-Lifeline Strategy For A Total Cost Not To Exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000); On The April 21, 2026 Public Safety Committee Agenda 26-0566 Sponsors: Department of Violence Prevention

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4. Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings

26-0488 Attachments: April 7, 2026 City Council Agenda CANCELLED April 9, 2026 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda CANCELLED Finance And Management Committee Pending List Public Works And Transportation Committee Pending List Community And Economic Development Committee Pending List Life Enrichment Committee Pending List Education Partnership Committee Pending List Public Safety Committee Pending List Rules And Legislation Committee Pending List Port Liaison Committee Pending List Draft April 13, 2026 Special Education Partnership Committee Agenda Draft April 14, 2026 City Council Agenda - 930 AM Draft April 14, 2026 City Council Agenda- 330 PM Draft April 16, 2026 Rules And Legislation Committee Agenda Open Forum Adjournment City of Oakland Page 7 Printed on 4/1/2026 4:42:45PM *Rules & Legislation Committee Agenda - SUPPLEMENTAL April 2, 2026 Americans With Disabilities Act If you need special assistance, including translation services to participate in Oakland City Council and Committee meetings please contact the Office of the City Clerk. When possible, please notify the City Clerk 5 days prior to the meeting so we can make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Also, in compliance with Oakland's policy for people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strongly scented products to meetings. Office of the City Clerk - Agenda Management Unit Phone: (510) 238-6406 Fax: (510) 238-6699 Recorded Agenda: (510) 238-2386 Telecommunications Relay Service:711 MATERIALS RELATED TO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKETS MAY BE VIEWED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 1 FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, OAKLAND, CA 94612 FROM 8:30AM TO 5:00PM * In the event 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. City of Oakland Page 8 Printed on 4/1/2026 4:42:45PM

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Agenda Items

  1. 00:05:17 Appointment Of Razzu Engen To The Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory The committee scheduled the mayor's appointment of Razu Engen to the bicyclist and pedestrian advisory board for the April 14 special City Council agenda on consent, with public comment supporting BPAC coordination and accessibility.
  2. 00:05:50 District Reappointments To The Community Policing Advisory Board The committee scheduled reappointments to the Community Policing Advisory Board for the April 14 special City Council agenda on consent, citing vacancies and quorum concerns, and received public comment about prior leadership and police oversight balance.
  3. 00:06:25 Adding Rule 33 To The Council’s Rules Of Procedure The committee scheduled a rule change on hybrid meetings and technological disruptions for the April 16 Rules and Legislation Committee agenda, with public comment linking it to remote-access requirements and meeting decorum.
  4. 00:06:42 Exception To 180-Day Waiting Period For Retired Annuitant The committee considered scheduling an exception to the 180-day waiting period for a retired annuitant and, at Councilmember Ramachandran's request, moved it to the May 12 Finance and Management Committee agenda.
  5. 00:07:33 The MacArthur Transit Village Phase One The committee scheduled acceptance of public infrastructure improvements and related completion and CEQA actions for MacArthur Transit Village Phase One to the April 21 Public Safety and Transportation Committee agenda.
  6. 00:07:56 Authorization To Disburse Resilience Hub Grant Funds To Oakland Parks And The committee scheduled authorization of a grant agreement with the Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation to disburse $25,000 in PG&E resilience hub grant funds to the April 21 CED Committee agenda.
  7. 00:08:20 Surplus Land Declaration And Disposition Of 4 City-Owned Parcels The committee scheduled a surplus land declaration and disposition process for four city-owned parcels, prioritizing affordable housing offers and related CEQA findings, to the April 21 CED Committee agenda.
  8. 00:08:53 Fire Alarm Building/MOJA - New 2026 ENA The committee heard a title change and scheduled authorization for a new exclusive negotiating agreement with the Museum of Jazz and Art for development at 1310 Oak Street to the April 21 CED Committee agenda.
  9. 00:09:39 Ceasefire-Lifeline Contracts The committee scheduled amendments and grant agreements related to Oakland's Ceasefire-Lifeline strategy, including University of Pennsylvania evaluation funding and Faith in Action East Bay services, to the April 21 Public Safety Committee agenda.
  10. 00:16:38 Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings The committee reviewed draft agendas and pending lists, moved an April 21 CED advertising signs item to the pending list with no date specific, reminded attendees of the April 21 Finance Committee start time, and heard public comment on police oversight and finance pending-list items.

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Going to roll
Councilmember Brown present also member five present councilmember Ramachandran is excused and chair Jenkins
Who will be chairing this meeting present showing three members present one excuse councilmember Ramachandran?
There are no minutes to approve at this meeting going to item three which is new scheduling
3.1. Appointment Of Razzu Engen To The Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory
item 3.1 adopts a resolution affirming the mayor's appointment of a Razu engine to the
bicyclist possession pedestrian advisory board this is asked to go to the April 14th special
city council agenda on consent rule 24 reason the bicycle and pedestrian advisory commission
currently has a special vacancy filling the seat now ensures the commission can continue its work without disruption
Particularly as the city advances critical safety and infrastructure initiatives
affecting cyclists and pedestrians
3.2. District Reappointments To The Community Policing Advisory Board
item 3.2
A resolution confirming the mayor's reappointments of ingrid severson
Cynthia elliott and jacqueline long as members of the community policing advisory board
She's asked to go to the april 14 special city council agenda on consent
The rule 24 reason the Oakland committee police advisory board currently has multiple vacancies
And may experience quorum issues filling these seats now is essential to ensure the board can continue its work without disruption
Particularly as it addresses the critical matters related to police oversight accountability and community trust
3.3. Adding Rule 33 To The Council’s Rules Of Procedure
item 3.3
A resolution amending and restating the council rules of procedure in their entirety in order to add rule 33
Regarding hybrid meetings and technological disruptions on the April 16th Rules and Legislation Committee agenda
3.4. Exception To 180-Day Waiting Period For Retired Annuitant
item 3.4 a
resolution approving the appointment of an annuitant without a 180 day break in service
Where the appointment is necessary to fill a needed position before 180 days have passed
Since the employees retirement in accordance with government code sections 2 1 2 2 4 and 7 5 2 2 point 5 6
This is asked to go to the April 21st Finance and Management Committee agenda
Through the chair
Per Councilmember Rama Chandran's request office
requesting to move this item to the May 12th Finance and Management Committee because the April 21st meeting is so impacted so
Noted item 3.4 is requested to go to the May 12th Finance and Management Committee
3.5. The MacArthur Transit Village Phase One
Item three point five a resolution accepting public public infrastructure improvements
Directing the feeling of an unconditional certificate of completion for the MacArthur Transit Village phase one per the subdivision
Improvement agreement for deferred construction of public infrastructure improvements and making sequel findings asked to go to the April 21st
public safety and transportation committee
3.6. Authorization To Disburse Resilience Hub Grant Funds To Oakland Parks And
I'm three point six a resolution authorizing the city administrator to execute a grant agreement
With Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation as fiscal sponsor for the East Oakland neighborhood initiative in an amount not to exceed
$25,000 to disperse resilience hub grant funds previously awarded to the city of Oakland by PG&E on the April 21st
CED committee
3.7. Surplus Land Declaration And Disposition Of 4 City-Owned Parcels
item 3.7 a
resolution to declare four city-owned parcels located at 28 24 82nd Avenue and 83 27 through 83 29
Golf Links Road as surplus land, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, authorize the issuance
of notice of availability. Under the Surplus Land Act, prioritize offers that provide affordable
housing consistent with the Surplus Land Act and make related CEQA findings on the April 21st
3.8. Fire Alarm Building/MOJA - New 2026 ENA
CED committee. Item 3.8 is a title change. I'll read the new title. A resolution authorizing the
and the city administrators to negotiate
and execute a new exclusive negotiating agreement
with the Museum of Jazz and Art
for development of a museum and art facility
on a property located at 1310 Oak Street
for an 18-month term.
Condition on payment of $10,500
in exclusive negotiation payment
with one additional six-month administrative extension.
Condition on payment on, excuse me,
of an additional $3,500 in adopting CEQA findings
on the April 21st CED committee.
3.9. Ceasefire-Lifeline Contracts
Item 3.9, a resolution amending
a professional services agreement with trustees
of the University of Pennsylvania
for a term of July 1, 2025 to December 31st, 2028
to add $200,000 for a total amount
not to exceed $639,952 to evaluate the situation
the city of Oakland's the fire
lifeline strategy.
Now waving the city of Oakland local small
local business enterprise program requirements
and bidding process and awarding a grant agreement
to faith in action East Bay for the term of July 1, 2026
to June 30th, 2027 for services related
to Oakland's ceasefire lifeline strategy
for total costs not to exceed $150,000
on the public safe.
I'm sorry, April 21st, public safety committee agenda.
This does conclude all your items for new scheduling.
You do have speakers on this item.
Let's go to the speakers.
As I call your name, please approach the podium in any order
or please raise your hand on Zoom
so I can easily identify you.
Kevin Dally, Blair Beekman, and Brianna Horton in any order,
please approach the podium or raise your hand
so I can identify you on Zoom.
So again, if you're in chambers, please step to the podium.
otherwise we will move on to the Zoom speakers.
As no one is at the podium,
we will go to the Zoom speakers.
I see Blair Beekman, I have you with multiple items.
Please unmute yourself and begin your comments.
Hi, thank you, Blair Beekman.
Happy April.
I wanted to comment on items 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3
about the appointment of a person
to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, BPAC.
Thanks again for this committee.
I think they do interesting work.
I hope there is my main point to always ask
groups like BPAC and the PAC connect
and have good connections and understandings together.
I think they share a similar thinking on a lot of items
and yet in some ways they can be very different
and I hope there can be ways to bring the two groups together
and in the importance of BPAC building safe roads
for their bicycle future, for the bicycle future,
I hope they can be want to be accountable
with the tech involved
and learning that language and understanding together.
Good luck how we can do that as a community process.
For item 3.2, district reappointments
to community policing advisory board,
am I getting the sense that these persons recommended
are the people taking over from the previous people
who have been dismissed?
I'm sad if this is the case.
If it is the case, if this is happening,
I hope the previous leadership, the previous thinking
can find a place in the future of Oakland
and that it can be a good voice and a respected voice
and an important voice.
And we can continue the balance of what our future can be.
Good luck how we find a really good balance
and that all voices can be respected
and have a place in our community process.
3.3 is council rules and procedure.
My gosh the state of California created this Senate Bill 707.
all public meetings in California under Brown Act rules
have to follow, have to use Zoom in the future.
So I think this is what this is addressing.
It's a very nice thing to do.
It offers a lot of more public accessibility
that people can call, use Zoom for public meetings now.
I don't know how Oakland's gonna use it.
Good luck in working with community on that.
And it does have to address, unfortunately,
voices from many different people.
good luck in working out good legal concepts
and that we can all understand as a community process
and that decorum is incredibly important and trustworthy
and good luck that we develop that as a community.
We all can do that together.
And yeah, so thanks for the items here today.
Thank you, Mr. Beekman, going to Mr. Dally, Kevin,
please unmute yourself and begin your comment.
Hi, this is Kevin Dally.
I'm concerned or interested in 3.4,
the exception to the 180-day waiting period
for a retired and new attempts.
Right now, I don't yet see a description
of how the city administrator would determine
that there's a critically needed position
to allow an exception for the state law
that requires a 180-day period.
I'd like to see a description of that.
I hope this has nothing to do with the parking administrator.
And like the previous speaker, next item,
I'm also interested in seeing Zoom installed
at other meetings besides the city council one.
I definitely appreciate it today,
but looking forward to seeing it at feedback meetings,
which are currently listen only availability
and hoping Oakland's able to move ahead with that.
And I'm looking forward to seeing
Raju Angan join BPAC.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your comments, Mr. Dally, Brianna Horton.
Are you in the chamber on Zoom?
Step to the podium or raise your hand.
Otherwise at this time, all names have been called.
motion. I second. Noting the
4. Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings
Review draft agendas pending list city council and committee meetings and you do have speakers on this item
Reminding the public that April 21st is financing and management committee will start at 9 a.m
And I see a representative from district to
On behalf of council member long
there is a item on the
CDLs for April 21st, the first item
adopting a resolution authorizing the city
to negotiate terms and enter into an advertising signs resolution agreement
with out front foster interstate she would like to put that on the pending
list with no date specific excellent if I may council president that works for
as chair of CDE that works for me thank you through yeah through the chair can
you please clarify what agenda the item is on that's listed under item four on
the agenda it's the April 21st CED agenda so it's not listed it's on the
pending list is it item number one item number one on the pending list thank
you anything else any speakers as a car your name please report support as a car
your name please report support him in any order please state your name for the
record before beginning Kevin Dowley Blair Beekman Brianna Horton and Rajni
Mandel. Rajni Mandel district four I'm asking that item 24 0 3 3 6 be placed
back on a future council agenda. For months we've heard the same concern
Oakland's police oversight system has structural problems overlapping roles
unclear authority and gaps in accountability. The city auditor was
clear this is not just about staffing it's about governance and when
governance is unclear the outcome is predictable inconsistent process
uncertain authority and decisions that don't hold up to public scrutiny item
240336 begins to address this by simplifying appointments and restoring
clearer lines of accountability but the bigger question remains is this system
actually working, reagendizing 240336 gives council the chance to answer that, openly
and with the public, because if we don't take this up now, we are accepting a system where
accountability is optional.
Thank you.
Thank you for your comments.
Moving to the Zoom speakers, starting with Mr. Beekman, please unmute yourself and begin
your comments.
Hi.
Hi, Blair Beekman, I wanted to comment
on the upcoming finance committee.
Thanks for the previous words of the public comment
that could speak to concepts of balance
and that we practice balance well
in the future of the appointment process.
Good luck in those sorts of efforts.
I'm interested in the finance things coming up
that you are gonna continue to talk
about public safety over time for OPD.
I thought it was a really interesting discussion
at finance on March 10th,
as all the meetings were, committee meetings that day.
It was just a really informative lesson to me.
And public comment added, the police offered,
I felt good factual information
and they tried to be as honest as possible.
And then community also offered
really good public comment in return.
and it was just a great session
and I hope we continue those sort of efforts
of learning and understanding.
I'm interested if finance,
they'll be handling the future of the trash issues
that Councilperson Gallo very nicely spoke to
back in January and February,
that the state of California can have an important part
in the future of trash collection
and we don't have to pay for the services.
How is that going?
The recent funding from January is going to end
probably around late April, May, I would guess.
How is that going overall?
And just a good luck in addressing
the tech accountability issues needed
and that subject with trash issues and stuff.
If you do that openly and accountably,
it invites our better selves and best practices.
that's how you build a city. Thank you. Thank you for your comments Mr. Beegman,
going to Mr. Dalley. Please unmute yourself and begin your comments.
Hi, this is Kevin Dalley to discuss the pending list for the finance committee.
Requesting that we place the two items related to the position for parking
administrator back on the pending list for finance and make sure that the items
appear on the finance committee before the items moved to full council, hoping
that they are put on when the city administrator is ready to present on the
issue. The park administrator was pulled from the finance committee at a previous
meeting and in the back and forth we never quite put the two positions back
on the pending list for finance. It's important for council to follow the
normal procedure and have finance committee consider the positions before
they come to the poll council. Thank you. Thank you for your comments. All names
have been called. Beautiful. So noting item one or item one CD sending that
twenty-first.
It's gonna be okay.
Okay.
So I'm going to move approval of the pending list at April twenty-first sending that to
the pending list, is that correct?
No date specific.
I'll entertain a motion.
Oh, and a reminder, the April twenty-first finance committee will start at 9 a.m.
I'll move approval of the pending list.
Second.
On the motion by Councilmember Brown, second by Councilmember Fife to approve the pending
list.
Councilmember Brown?
Aye.
taping up.
That was all of your scheduling and action items for this meeting moving to open forum.
Kevin Dally, Blair Beatman, and Miss Rajni Mandal.
Please approach the podium and raise your hand so I can easily identify you please.
Rajni Mandal, District 4.
elevated in closed session but that decision was not listed on the agenda so
the public had no notice and no opportunity to comment. That alone
undermines public trust and it's inconsistent. In May 2024 this was
handled in open session with a public agenda and a vote. So the question is
simple. Why was this handled differently this time? This individual was rejected
twice by City Council but now is positioned to become a full Commissioner
Anyway, if council said no, how does this process respect that decision?
Council Oakland is still under federal oversight and the court has been clear progress depends on alignment and collaboration
actions like this create confusion and conflict when the city needs to be working together at a time when Oakland is so close to
Exiting federal oversight that carries real risk. Thank you
Moving to your Zoom speaker, Blair Beekman.
Please unmute yourself and begin your comments.
Hi, thank you.
SB 707 starts at the beginning of July,
the Zoom item for the public.
Good luck in what we can do as community together
before then.
What else did I want to mention?
Oh, the strong mayor issues.
A real good luck that I heard the words
from public comment about governance.
And man, I thought that was such a beautiful term.
It's so well described that however we move forward,
I hope it's towards governance.
And I, I mean, being from San Diego, you know, they've been,
the council committee process has been trying to develop,
you know, really good examples of governance,
a better governance.
The strong mayor keeps rejecting it in San Diego.
Is that what's going to happen in Oakland?
We can only accept examples
if it's from the strong mayor position.
governance is vitally important good luck in how we can do that I think it
can come from council city manager position to thank you mr. Beekman for
your comments all names have been called thank you this meeting is adjourned