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Public Safety Committee meeting summary

OaklandJun 24, 20263 min read

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The committee accepted prior minutes, received an oral report on the police chief recruitment, and approved staff recommendations to temporarily close 9th–11th Avenues between International Boulevard and 15th Street for six months; that closure will go to the July 7 City Council public hearing. The committee withdrew the Sideshow Penalty Ordinance to the pending list (no date set) and approved as amended the City of Refuge ordinance reaffirming Oakland’s sanctuary policy and removing several detainer/notification exceptions; that ordinance was forwarded to the July 7 Council consent calendar. The meeting included public comment and adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

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The committee voted to move a proposal that would let the city temporarily close three avenues near International Boulevard for six months to address activity linked to sex trafficking; the closure still needs final approval at a City Council public hearing. Members also approved changes to a local sanctuary-city ordinance that limit police cooperation with some federal immigration detainer and notification requests; the revised ordinance will go to City Council for final action. A proposed tougher sideshow ordinance was withdrawn for later consideration, and the city reported on steps being taken to recruit a new police chief.

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Accepted draft minutes of the June 9, 2026 Public Safety Committee meeting.
Withdrew the Sideshow Penalty Ordinance and placed it on the Public Safety Committee pending list (no date specific).
Received and filed an oral informational report on the recruitment process for Chief of Police.
Approved staff recommendation to temporarily close 9th, 10th, and 11th Avenues between International Boulevard and 15th Street for six months; forwarded to the July 7, 2026 City Council agenda as a public hearing.
Approved as amended the City of Refuge ordinance (reaffirming Oakland’s sanctuary policy and striking specified detainer/notification exceptions); forwarded to the July 7, 2026 City Council consent calendar.

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Jun 24, 2026, 1:00 AMCity Council Chamber, 3rd Floorscheduled

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The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Convened At 6:05 P.M., With Councilmember Wang Presiding As Chairperson
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Roll Call / Call To Order
Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 9, 2026
Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
Subject: Temporarily Restricted Street Closure From International Blvd. From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Temporarily Close To Through Traffic 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue, And 11th Avenue Between International Boulevard And 15th Street, For A Period Of Six Months, Pursuant To California Vehicle Code Section 21101.4, To Disrupt Persistent Activity Associated With Sex Trafficking
Subject: Sideshow Penalty Ordinance From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 10.74 (Sideshows) To: (1) Increase Penalties For Sideshow Participants And Spectators; (2) Broaden The Definition Of Motor Vehicles; (3) Strengthen Impoundment Authority; And (4) Create Enforcement Exemptions For Certain Members Of The Public, Law Enforcement And Media Personnel
Subject: Reaffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy From: Councilmembers Wang And Gallo Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Reafffirming The City Of Oakland’s Sanctuary City Policy (Collectively Found In Resolution Numbers 63950, 80584, 86498, 87036 C.M.S., And Ordinance Number 13515 C.M.S.); (2) Prohibiting The Use Of City Property For Non-City Purposes; (3) Setting Parameters For Responding To Civil Immigration Detainer And Notification Requests; And (4) Consolidating And Codifying These Provisions As Chapters Of The Oakland Municipal Code And Designating This Ordinance As The “City Of Refuge” Ordinance
Subject: Report On The Recruitment Process For Chief Of Police From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive An Oral Informational Report On The Recruitment Process For Chief Of Police
Open Forum
Adjournment
In the event of 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.
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Chair Wang Made Modifications To The Order Of The Agenda, To Hear Item 6 Before Item 3

Documents from this meeting

Minuteshttps://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2026/6/9557_M__Public_Safety_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Agendahttps://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2026/6/9557_A__Public_Safety_Committee_26-06-23__Agenda.pdf

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