Briefing
Oakland Rules & Legislation Committee meeting — December 4, 2025: approvals, referrals, and election measures scheduled
The Rules & Legislation Committee convened at 10:32 AM (City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor) with Chair Kevin Jenkins and members Rowena Brown, Carroll Fife, and Janani Ramachandran present. The committee approved draft minutes, accepted new scheduling items, made urgency findings on several matters, and forwarded multiple resolutions, ordinances, and informational reports to standing committees and concurrent City Council meetings. Notable actions included scheduling items on zero‑emission building appliance rules, sewer cooperative agreements, a Lind Marine contract, an emergency fire code ordinance, a business tax relief measure and a Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) ballot measure for the June 2, 2026 election, and an amendment to the Oakland Campaign Reform Act. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM.
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