https://public-meetings.burke.services/oakland Oakland City Council Special Community Economic Development Committee meeting transcripts. public-meetings Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://public-meetings.burke.services/oakland/2026-04-21-special-community-economic-development-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/oakland/2026-04-21-special-community-economic-development-committee.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The committee reviewed its pending list, then advanced three substantive items to the May 5, 2026 City Council consent agenda: a new exclusive negotiation agreement for the Museum of Jazz and Art, surplus land declarations for four city-owned parcels, and resilience hub grant disbursement authorization. Public comment and council discussion focused on economic equity, project delays, affordable housing feasibility, and timely payment to community partners. https://public-meetings.burke.services/oakland/2025-11-18-special-community-economic-development-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/oakland/2025-11-18-special-community-economic-development-committee.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee forwarded several items to the full City Council, including a Piedmont/Oakland permit MOA, economic activation zones, affordable-housing loan forgiveness, and planning code permit streamlining. Members also received an informational update on citywide permit reform and discussed implementation, outreach, oversight, and public concerns.