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The Oakland City Council Rules And Legislation Committee Convened At 10:33 A.M. With Council President Jenkins Presiding As Chairperson
Councilmember Janani Ramachandran Will Participate By Teleconference At: 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 220, Oakland, CA 94612
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Roll Call / Call To Order
Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of November 6, 2025
New Scheduling Items
Subject: Accepting And Appropriating $279K From EBCF For Mayor’s Office Staff Positions
From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting And Appropriating Funds From The East Bay Community Foundation In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Dollars ($279,000) To Support Two Staff Positions In The Mayor’s Office
Subject: Appointment For The Mayor’s Commission On Persons With Disabilities
From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Emily Habansky To The Commission On Persons With Disabilities
Subject: Appointment Of Denise Schmidt, Shayda Rager, And Tonya Love To The Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory Commission
From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Denise Schmidt, Shayda Rager, Tonya Love And Jesse Olson To The Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Subject: Appointments To Budget Advisory Commission
From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor’s Of The Appointment Of Vanessa Zamora And Rana Bader Matly To The Budget Advisory Commission
Subject: Violation Of The Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Protected Tree Ordinance) At Assessor Parcel Number 48H-7672-18
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution Finding Matthew Bernard And Lynn Warner, Owners Of Record Of Assessor Parcel Number 48H-7672-18, In Violation Of Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Protected Trees) By Illegally Removing Thirty-Eight Protected Trees At Said Parcel And Imposing A Penalty, Per Chapter 12.36.150 Of The Oakland Municipal Code, Of A Total Sum Of Nine Hundred And Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred And Thirty-Five Dollars, And Forty Cents ($915,135.40), To Place On Hold Any Building Permits, And Place A Lien For Said Property Until This Penalty Is Paid In Full
Subject: Repeal 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Adopt 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy
From: Councilmember Houston
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88341 To Repeal The 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Replace With A 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy That (A) Defines “Encampment” To Exclude Vehicles And Authorizes Citation And Towing Of Inhabited Vehicles By City Departments Pursuant To The California Vehicle Code And Oakland Vehicle Code; (B) Continues To Require Reasonable Efforts To Make Shelter Offers And 7-Day Notice Prior To Non-Urgent Encampment Closures; And (C) Clarifies Emergency And Urgent Health And Safety Conditions That Authorize Immediate, 24-Hour, Or 72-Hour Notice For Encampment Closures, Including Encampments Blocking Sidewalks
Subject: The Oakland Business Relief Program
From: Councilmembers Unger, Ramachandran And Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026 For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Voters A Measure To Amend The City’s Business Tax Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.04) To Provide Business Tax Exemptions For Certain Small Businesses And New Businesses Opening Locations In Commercial Spaces; And
(2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026;
(3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026 Election; And
(4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
Subject: PFRS Ballot Measure
From: Councilmember Unger
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026, For The Purpose Of; Submitting To The Voters A Measure That Would Amend City Charter Article XXVI Section 2601 To, Among Other Things (A) Expand The Eligibility For Members Of The Police And Fire Retirement System Board; And (B) Change The Board Meeting Frequency From Monthly To No Less Than Quarterly; (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026; (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026, Election; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
Subject: Performance Audit Of The Kids First Oakland Children’s Fund
From: Office Of The City Auditor
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Audit Of The Kids First Oakland Children’s Fund For Fiscal Year 2018-19 Through FY 2023-24
Subject: Informational Report On Ratings For GO Bonds, Series 2025
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Ratings For The General Obligation Bonds Series 2025 (Measure U) From Moody’s Investor Service And Standard And Poor’s Ratings
Subject: HdL Software, LLC Local Tax Software Solution And Printing And Mailing Services
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Competitive Multi-Step Solicitation Process For IT Contracts And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements And Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Five-Year Professional Service Agreement With HdL Software, LLC In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,670,000 For The Provision Of Technical Support, Ongoing Maintenance, And Software Upgrades For The City’s Local Tax Software Solution And Printing And Mailing Services
Subject: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-27
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Resolution Approving The Submission Of A Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule And Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrative Budget For July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2027, And Transmission Of Both To The Countywide Oversight Board, The Alameda County Auditor-Controller And The State Department Of Finance For Approval
Subject: Awarding A Professional Services Agreement To Francisco And Associates, Inc For Engineering Services For Local Measures And The LLAD
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing A Professional Services Agreement With Francisco & Associates, Inc. For Engineering Services For Various Local Measures And The City Of Oakland Landscaping And Lighting Assessment District For A Three-Year Term Effective January 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2028, With An Option To Extend For Two Additional Years Without Returning To Council, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $550,000; And Waiving The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Requirements
Subject: Updates To Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Updating The City Of Oakland’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy To Align With The Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Act (SB 1383), The City’s 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan, And The City’s Reusable Foodware Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code 8.07) And Authorizing The City Administrator To Implement Such Policy And Approve Future Policy Updates
Subject: Ensuring A Competitive Market For PROW Construction
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90814 C.M.S, Which Waived Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements For Pedestrian Right-Of-Way Construction To Increase Competition, Lower Prices, And Enable Rapid Compliance In The Event The Parties Of Curran Vs. City Of Oakland Reach Settlement, To Specify That The Waiver Includes Local/Small Local Business Participation, Local Employment, And Apprenticeship Requirements
Subject: Electric Bike Lending Program Grant Acceptance And Contract Extension
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To: (A) Accept And Appropriate A Grant From CALSTART In An Amount Of Up To Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) For The Oakland Electric Bike Lending Program; (B) Amend The Professional Services Agreement With Bikehub To Operate The Electric Bike Lending Program For An Additional Four-Year Term In An Amount Not To Exceed Sixty-Six Thousand, Two-Hundred And Three Dollars ($66,203) Per Year For A Total Contract Amount Over Four Years Of Two Hundred And Sixty-Four Thousand, Eight Hundred And Twelve Dollars ($264,812);
(2) Waiving Advertising, Bidding And The Request For Proposal/Qualifications Competitive Selection Process; And
(3) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
Subject: Terms For An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
From: Councilmember Fife
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate Terms For An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement With Costco Wholesale Corporation And Deca Companies, LLC To Develop A Costco Wholesale And Retail General Merchandise Facility In The North Gateway Development Area Of The Former Oakland Army Base And (2) Declaring The Property Exempt Surplus Land
Subject: Impact Fees Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2024-25
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Annual Report On The Affordable Housing, Transportation, Capital Improvement, And Jobs/Housing Impact Fees For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Subject: Vacant Property Tax Ordinance Amendments
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4.56, Vacant Property Tax To (1) Add An Exemption For Parcels That Change Ownership After Assessment,
(2) Require The Hearing Officer To Include Findings Of Fact In Their Decisions, And
(3) Establish A Twelve Month Time Period Within Which Owners Of Parcels Deemed Vacant And Assessed The Vacant Property Tax Must File A Petition To Reverse The Assessment, Claim An Exemption, Or To Seek Refund Of Taxes Paid
Subject: Informational Report On Special Revenue Collection Project
From: Councilmember Kaplan And Councilmember Ramachandran
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator Or Their Designee On The Special Revenue Collection Project, Including Hiring And Activating The Work To Bring In Additional Revenue From Non-Filed Businesses
Subject: Cash Management Report For FY 2025-2026 First Quarter Ended September 30th, 2025
From: Finance Department
Recommendation: Receive The Informational Cash Management Report For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Subject: Lakeside Drive/Lake Merritt Boulevard Complete Streets Construction Contract Award
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract To Gallagher & Burke, Inc. For The Lakeside Drive/Lake Merritt Boulevard Complete Streets Project, Project No. 1005314, The Lowest, Responsible, And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And With Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Eight Million, Eight Hundred Ten Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($8,810,715.00); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
Subject: Public Works, Equipment Services Division, Cooperative Purchase Agreements
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Approving Ongoing Cooperative Purchase Agreements Exceeding $250,000 For Oakland Public Works, Bureau Of Maintenance And Internal Services (Equipment Services Division) Commodity Goods And Services Contracts As Outlined In Table 1 In An Additional Amount Not To Exceed Six Million Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($6,310,000) And Extend Contract Dates Listed; And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
Subject: Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 (Speed Limits) Administrative Updates
From: Department Of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 (Speed Limits) And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings To Reflect Changes In Oakland’s Street Network And To Modify Speed Limits On Broadway And International Boulevard
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Subject: Memorandum Of Agreement For 30 Blair Place
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With The City Of Piedmont Establishing That The City Of Piedmont Will Process Planning Entitlements And Building Permits For A 551 SquareFoot Addition And Remodel Of An Existing Single-Family Dwelling At 30 Blair Place, A Property Located Within Both Jurisdictions; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
Subject: East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Property Sale/Loan Forgiveness
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Forgive $3,000,000 In Outstanding Principal And All Accrued And Unpaid Interest Owed By East Bay Highland Palms II, LP For The Highland Palms Property, And $5,000,000 In Outstanding Principal And All Accrued And Unpaid Interest Owed By East Bay Capital Fund II, LP For The Eastlake Property, To Preserve Long-Term Affordability Until 2073 And Facilitate The Property Sale To A New Owner
Subject: Economic Activation Zones
From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution (1) Establishing Economic Activation Zones Under The Town Alive Program To Support Entertainment Zones And Responsible Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Activation Zones In The City Of Oakland, Bringing Innovative Programming To Public And Community Spaces; And (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award, Negotiate And Execute A Grant Agreement With Oakland Fund For Public Innovation In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) To Implement The Town Alive Program For A Two-Year Term From November 1, 2025, Through October 31, 2027; And
Subject: Economic Activation Zones
From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Adding Chapter 9.54 Of Title 9 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Establish And Regulate Entertainment Zones Pursuant To SB 969 (2024) To Promote Economic Activation; (2) Making Other Conforming Changes To Sections 9.08.180 And 9.08.190 Of The Oakland Municipal Code; (3) Classifying An Entertainment Zone Event As A Tier Two Or Tier Three Special Event Pursuant To Chapter 9.52 Of The Oakland Municipal Code; And (4) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
Subject: Planning Code Amendments To Streamline Conditional Use Permit Regulations
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance, As Recommended By The City Planning Commission (1) Amending Title 17 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (The Planning Code), To (A) Adjust Regulations For Permitted And Conditionally Permitted Activities And Facilities For Purposes Of Providing Greater Opportunities For Ground Floor Activities And Ease The Permitting Burden For Commercial, Civic, And Low Impact Industrial Activities; And (B) Make Related Miscellaneous And Administrative Changes; And (2) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
Subject: Citywide Permit Reform: Fall 2025 Update
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Regarding Citywide Permit Reform: Fall 2025 Update
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL LIFE ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
Subject: FY2025-27 Budget Amendment Cultural Affairs Manager
From: Councilmember Fife And Economic And Workforce Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90827 C.M.S, Which Adopted The City Of Oakland Biennial Budget For Fiscal Years 2025-27, To Reallocate Funding From The General Purpose Fund, Non-Departmental To Add One (1.0) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Cultural Affairs Manager Position In The Economic & Workforce Development Department As Set Forth In Exhibit 1
Subject: Disparities In Contracting Study Update
From: Councilmember Fife
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Status Of The Disparities In Contracting Study Conducted By Mason Tillman Associates (MTA) Pursuant To Resolution 89058 C.M.S, Including MTA’S Findings To Date Regarding Disparities In The City’s Professional Services, Procurement, And Construction Contracting Activities And A Timeline On When The Final Report Would Be Presented To The City Council
Subject: Senior Companion Program/Foster Grandparent Program (SCP/FGP) Renewal Grant Applications FY 25-26
From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting, Appropriating, And Authorizing Agreements For Receipt Of Grant Funds From The Corporation For National And Community Services (CNCS-Americorps Seniors) For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 In Amounts Not To Exceed $340,537 For The Senior Companion Program (SCP) And $38,823 For The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP); And
(2) Authorizing Contributions From The General-Purpose Fund In The Estimated Amount Of $37,110 For SCP And $24,973 For FGP For Central Services Overhead Charges And In The Estimated Amount Of $62,083 (Added Grantee Share From SCP And FGP) To Meet The Required Minimum Of 10% Local Match Funds For FY 2025-26; And
(3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Additional Grant Funds From CNCS Americorps Seniors That Become Available For The Same Purposes Within FY 2025-26
Subject: City of Oakland’s Annual Contributions To The Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority (YVJPA)
From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into An Agreement With The Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority (YVJPA), Through Its Fiscal Sponsor Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, In The Amount Of $150,000 Per Year For Fiscal Years 2025-26 And 2026-27, For The City Of Oakland’s Annual Contributions To The YVJPA
Subject: Early Childhood Multi-State Contracts FY 26-27
From: Human Services Department
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator (1) To Apply For And Accept The California Department Of Social Services (CDSS), Child Care And Development Division (CCDD), Contract To Receive State Reimbursement Funding In An Amount Of Three Million Three Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred And Twelve Dollars (3,345,812) To Provide California General Child Care Program (CCTR) Services To Eligible Participants, Ages Birth To Three Years Old, Effective July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027; And (2) To Accept And Appropriate Additional California General Child Care Program (CCTR) Reimbursement Funding That Becomes Available For The Same Purposes During The Same Contract Term; And
2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator (1) To Apply For And Accept The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Contract In An Amount Of Three Million Three Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty- Five Dollars ($3,364,765), And To Accept The California Pre Kindergarten Supplemental Grant (CPKS) In The Amount Of Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($32,500) From The California Department Of Education (CDE), To Provide California State Preschool (CSPP) Services To Eligible Participants, Ages Three To Five-Years-Old, From July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2027; And (2) To Accept And Appropriate Additional CSPP And CPKS Reimbursement Funding That Becomes Available For The Same Purposes During The Same Contract Term; And
3) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator (1) To Apply For And Accept The U.S. Department Of Agriculture Child And Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Contract From The California Department Of Social Services (CDSS) In An Estimated Amount Of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000) To Provide Funding For Nutritious Meals From July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027; And (2) To Accept And Appropriate Additional CACFP Contract Funding That Becomes Available For The Same Purposes During The Same Contract Term
Subject: Flex Streets Program Public Street Closures
From: Councilmember Fife
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Amending Section 8.62.100 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (“O.M.C.”) For The Purpose Of Removing The Limit On Public Street Closures For Restaurant, Retail, Café, Parklet, And Other Businesses To Close And Use Public Right-Of-Ways To Encourage Public Safety, Business Development, And Healthy Outdoor Use And Enjoyment Of Public Spaces Until December 31, 2026 Unless Further Extended By City Council And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Subject: OPD Community Safety Camera System, And FLOCK Safety Contract
From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Approving The Oakland Police Department Surveillance Use Policy “DGO I-32.1 - Community Safety Camera System” And The Acquisition Of Security Cameras And Related Technology; (2) Awarding A Two Year Agreement To Flock Safety For Acquisition Of Automated License Plate Reader And Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras, Operating System Technology, And Related Services At A Cost Not To Exceed Two-Million Two-Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($2,252,500); And (3) Waiving The Competitive Multiple-Step Solicitation Process Required For The Acquisition Of Information Technology Systems And Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements
Subject: OPD Crime Data Report
From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department (OPD) On Crime, Crime Trends And Crime Reduction Activities in the City of Oakland
Subject: Performance Audit Of Oakland’s Police Emergency Response Times
From: Office Of The City Auditor
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Performance Audit Of Oakland’s Police Emergency Response Times
Subject: Report On City’s Domestic Violence Activities
From: Councilmember Wang
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Of The City's Programs Responding To Domestic Violence
Review Of Draft Agendas, Pending Lists, City Council And Committee Meetings
Open Forum
Adjournment
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CHANGES MADE UNDER THE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PENDING LIST
CHANGES MADE TO THE DRAFT DECEMBER 9, 2025 COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PENDING LIST
Subject: HCD Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan
From: Housing And Community Development Department
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Housing And Community Development Department’s Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan
DAIS REQUEST
Subject: Sustainable Fleet Transition Grants Acceptance, Match Appropriation, And Purchases
From: Oakland Public Works Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds From The Environmental Protection Agency Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program In The Amount Of One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($1,364,154);
(2) Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds From The Alameda County Transportation Commission Transportation Fund For Clean Air Program In The Amount Of One Hundred Four Thousand Dollars ($104,000);
(3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement Pursuant To Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.04.080 With: (A) Tech Equipment Through Sourcewell Contract #110223-Thc For The Purchase Of One Refuse Hauler In A Not To Exceed Amount Of Five Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($540,000); (B) Owen Equipment Sales Through Sourcewell Contract #093021-ELG For The Purchase Of Three Electric Street Sweepers In A Not To Exceed Amount Of Two Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,850,000); (C) Beam Global Through The United States General Services Administration (GSA) Contract #47QSWA21D0006 For The Purchase Of One Electric Solar Panel Charger In A Not To Exceed Amount Of One Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars And Eighty-Nine Cents ($102,885.89); And (D) Incharge Energy Inc Through Sourcewell 2 Contract #051123-Inc. To Design, Build, Purchase, And Maintain 15 Electric Vehicle Chargers In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000);
(4) Appropriating Two Million Six Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars ($2,634,609) From Available Fund Balance In The Comprehensive Clean-Up Fund (1720) For Grant Matching Purposes;
(5) Appropriating One Million Six Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars ($1,644,174) From Available Fund Balance In The Equipment Fund (4100) For Grant Matching Purposes; And
(6) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
Subject: FY 2024-25, Quarter 3 And Quarter 4 Update On Code Enforcement’s Activities
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Regarding The Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quarter 3 And Quarter 4 Update On The Planning And Building Department's Code Enforcement Activities