City Planning Commission Appointments

At a glance

• What: Resolutions confirming the Mayor's appointments of Peter Smith (file 27-0051) and David Newton (27-0052) to the City Planning Commission.
• Where it stands: Peter Smith and David Newton were confirmed October 20. A third appointment, Deidra Somerville (27-0188), was scheduled on October 29 for the November 12 Rules & Legislation Committee.

Votes

• Deidra Somerville (27-0188): scheduled for Rules & Legislation on November 12, with Council President Jenkins added as co-sponsor.

• Peter Smith (non-consent item 5.1): moved by Councilmember Gallo, seconded by Councilmember Unger, Adopted 8 to 0. Three speakers. A supplemental legislation item dated October 1 was posted.

• David Newton (consent item 6.18): adopted on the consent calendar, 6 to 0 (Gallo and Jenkins excused). Supplemental resume dated October 15 was posted.

Sources

• City Council minutes (draft), October 20, 2026: https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2026/10/9597_M___Concurrent_Meeting_of_the_Oakland_Redevelopment_Successor_Agency_and_the_City_Council_26-10-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-11-12 Rules & Legislation Committee

Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Deidra Somerville (27-0188) is on the November 12 agenda.

2026-10-20 City Council

Both appointments confirmed.

2026-10-29 Rules & Legislation

Mayor's appointment of Deidra Somerville scheduled for 2026-11-12 - Rules & Legislation Committee.