2026-10-08 - Rules & Legislation Committee

Good morning and welcome to the rules and legislation committee meeting on this Thursday act The time is now 10. 31 in this meeting shall come to order. Before I call roll. I would like to give

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online, people cards, but you can't again, fill out a speaker card here in person. Turn it into a Clark for the item is called in to record or 2 minutes after this meeting. Big in the meeting to begin

at 10. 31 with that, I will now call roll. One rule for this meeting. I have councilmember Brown. Ramachandran present Jenkins. PRESIDENT. Thank you. And we have 4 members present at this time. I will

now council member Chair Jenkins. Do you have any announcements? But when I go to the first item. No announcements, no announcements. Thank you so much. And moving on to item number one is approved

the draft minutes. But the committee meeting on APRIL 30th 2026 JUNE 9th 2026 and JULY 16th 2026 and I need a motion. Prove second. And that was a motion by council member Brown and seconded by

Councilmember Fi to approve the draft minutes for APRIL. 30th JULY 9th in JULY, 16th. One moments. There you go on role Councilmember Brown. I councilmember Fife. Councilmember much Andrea. I chair

Jenkins. Item number one is approved with 4 Now moving on to item number 2, which is determination of scheduling about standing committee items, which is also known as your Pin De Lis. And I have 3

speakers for this thank you. Anything for the administration. Nothing at this time. Thank you. Anything from my colleagues. Seeing Let's go to public speakers. Thank you so much. I have a well, this

is not a la Bala Blair Beekman in any order. Rashmi Mundell district 4 if Council considers reform of charter section 6, 0, por, I encourage you to look closely at the relationship between the police

commission and the Office of Inspector General under the current structure, the commission is responsible for overseeing oig. But the question is whether the commission is actually supervising the ig

is priorities and use of resources. Oakland currently budgets nearly a million dollars for an oig with 2 employees, including personnel costs benefits and overhead. Now the idea is publicly saying the

office need substantially more staff yet the city auditor's performance audit recommended an independent analysis of the staffing and resources actually needed by these agencies. The new follow report

shows that the recommendation remains not implemented and specifically identifies the commission's objection to the city attorney conducting that analysis as a barrier. Meanwhile, it has undertaken

discretionary policy reviews that overlap with work being done elsewhere. One more than $100,000 has been spent on an outside auditing firm without a completed audit and another audit or rfp being

pursued. These aren't simply funding questions. They are governance questions who establishes Org's priorities, who decides how nearly a million dollars in existing resources should be used and who

evaluates the results before substantially expanding the office. That's why Section 6, 0, for reform matters. Independence does not mean an absence of supervision. If the commission is not effectively

providing that supervision council should since seriously consider oig moving it under the independently elected city auditor. We're not hitting function, would sit within a professional audit

structure before adding Resources Council should result who is responsible for supervising oig and independently determine what resources it actually needs. Thank you. Thank you for your comments.

Next. Speaker is a thank you so much. I think it's very important that you schedule a review of outstanding bills just signed by. Governor Newsom. Category seen the bills. The 21 bills that he signed

that have to do with immigration and in the state of California. 21 and how those bills impact your sanctuary city status. At the same time, if you would look at the one bill that he signed. It has to

do with the foundational black Americans, but unknown is African-Americans. One I think it's 15 99. I might have the numbers role is to disclosure. Bill. So companies that have over 100 million

dollars profit. Have to buy 2031. Disclose any historical connection. They have to slavery. That's it. Not that they don't do anything with it, but they just have to create a database. I just want you

to understand how insulting this is. 21 bills. They have to do with immigration status. And protecting that status here in California and the one bill it has to do with us. It's a collection of data.

By 2031. If you will, Kompany head in the historical connection to slavery. I out insulting. Can we get? So I'm being facetious by schedule in this. Constantly bring to your attention. How we are not

getting any attention. Thank you so much for your. Comments. Thank you so much for your comments. We will now move to are speakers. Blair beat men. You have you didn't allowed to speak. Welcome. All

right. Thank you, plant. Plant. All right, everyone nice to be here again. I was busy in SEPTEMBER, keeping my own house in order working on San Diego issues. I haven't been around so much kind of try

to keep tabs on what you guys been doing SEPTEMBER. Nice to be here I'm concerned with the civilian oversight measure coming up. I guess this is going to somehow be at a committee coming up soon as an

outstanding committee item you're going to be talking about this ballot measure or proposed ballot measure. Just a reminder, anecdotal reminder You know, even when the then the latest Oakland police

keep get signed on give us first acceptance you know, he stated he's from Oakland and he knows how Oakland works. So he hopes that can be helpful to everyone. I think we just have to acknowledge that

our current review of police practices in Oakland is way above anyone at any other city. I mean, is really deep. And you guys got to respect that. You're trying to take away from that. And I know you

want to make changes, but I think we have to work with the system that we already have in place. It does work well review and we just have to better understand those concepts rather than taking it

away from us. Good luck how to consider that. And I know you're trying to and look our continued efforts to thank you. Thank you so much comments that concludes our public commenters for item number 2

will entertain a motion. Some of it second. That was a motion by Councilmember Ramachandran seconded by Councilmember Fife to approve item to as is on role Councilmember Brown. I by I ramachandran I

and Chair Jenkins. Item number 2 is approved, as is with 4 eyes that now takes us to. Item beginning with item. 3 point. Oh, its adopt a resolution or at a fine You signed by the former Oakland Police

chief. Floyd Mitchell with the Alameda County Superior Court Court of California effective DECEMBER first 2024 to fund equipment and staffing to support. If I remember it really Mont program

addressing gun violence too. The removal of illegal possessed firearms. Firearms possessed by prohibited persons of subject to gun violence risk rest straight restoring order. And except inappropriate

up to 1 million, 562,571 dollars in reimbursement funding. Pursuant to you for equipment and staffing to support a firearm with program. This item is being requested to be scheduled 4 OCTOBER 13th

2026 Special Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda. There is an urgency, find it and I will state that at this time. It says at a risk of not receiving reimbursement for this work in The m

o u is not fully executed in the opd is unable to invoice for salary embarassment. Additionally, additional field support cannot be provided until U.S. Fully executed and additional efforts related to

removing illegal possess. Firearms from our community. Item. 3.1 is a resolution authorizing the reimbursement from the Council contingency Fine for the council member council member Brown travel

costs to Washington, D.C., for attendance at the 2026. International lgbtq+. Leaders conference for DECEMBER second through the 5th 2026. This item is being request to be scheduled for the OCTOBER

20th City Council agenda on Kunst. It noting there is a rule. 24 that needs to be stated which states Kopacz reimbursement items typically go straight to full Council. Item. 3.2 is a resolution

declaring the week of OCTOBER 18th through the 24th 2026. As the United Against Hate Week in the city of Oakland to combat all forms of hate into prop promote. Prompt inclusion and equity for all of

this item is being requested to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 20th City Council agenda on consent. And I will note advisory late resolutions as according to the rules and procedure, do not cry or

explanation. So noting this is a advisory resolution. Moving on to item which is a resolution recognizing this week of OCTOBER 19 through the 25th 2026. As Love Life Week in the city of Oakland. This

item is being requested the schedule for the OCTOBER 20th City Council agenda on consent. This to noting as a advisory resolution, I will read the rule. 24 has provided. This is an advisory solution

Kuhn writing Love Life Week 2026 adviser illusions of this nature typically go straight to full Council. Item. 3.4 is a resolution I do apologize. I do see, Steph, this item. Will be 10 times. Good

morning pressing toward of issues like to make a title teams item 3.4, the change would be resolution in support of Proposition one, which if passed by voters in the general election on NOVEMBER. 3rd,

2026. Would authorize 11.2 5 billion in state general obligations, bonds for housing, affordability programs. Also like to add council. PRESIDENT Jenkins is a co-sponsor. Some noted in there would

need to be 24 to be stated on why the requested to bypass committee. Yeah, the request is that attempt to get this to city Council for approval prior to the number the NOVEMBER 3rd election. We're

asking requesting requesting you all to bypass committee and allow District Council. Thank you so much index noting that these are advisory resolution. So according to rules procedures, we typically

just no further explanation would be needed. But just noting that on the record and moving to item 3.5 Preston. We would like to make it whole team's line. 3.5 resolution opposition of Proposition 43,

which if passed by voters in the general election on NOVEMBER. 3rd, 2026, would amend the California Constitution to increase the percentage of voters needed to approve local special taxes from from a

majority to two-thirds. We would also like to request adding council. PRESIDENT Jenkins co-sponsor. So no didn't also noting this item to be in or biser resolution does not require additional

explanation for bypassing committee as stated by the rules of procedure. Thank you so much, Kristin. Moving on and noting council PRESIDENT Jenkins being added as a co-sponsor. Moving on to item 3.6

is receiving information report on the professional services contract authorized by the city auditor. During fiscal year. 25 to 26 to be scheduled in the act. Tobar, 20th City Council agenda on

consent. There is a rule. 24 and I will read that it it states that c states that the city auditor shall present to the city Council on an annual basis. A report professional services contract

authorized by the city auditor doing that prior year. Moving to item 3.7 adopt a resolution authorizing the city administrator to enter into an agreement with they are pl services for blood withdrawal

and sexual assault suspect. Examination services for a term of 3 years with an option to extend the agreement for up to 2 years without return to council City Council for a total amount not to exceed

1 million, 902,510 dollars waiving the rfp q and advertising bidding and the l s lbe requirements for proposed agreements and authorizing payment of unpaid invoices due to the repeal services. Any

amount not to exceed 1 Million. 200,510 dollars to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 20th City Council agenda on consent. Noting there is a rule. 24, I will read that and that is the coop agreement.

Funding has run out Bay Area. Lp service has indicated that it MAY discontinue services to opd if the outstanding invoices or not resolved in opd does not currently have any alternative Moving to item

3.8 Item. 3.8 is a resolution accepting inappropriate grant funds in the amount of $450,900 from the state of California Office of Traffic for Fiscal year. 26 27, 27 selective traffic enforcement

program to administer by the Oakland Police Department in authorizing the use of general Purpose Service fund to contribute up to. $73,226 to cover latest central service over hit charges. This item

is being requested to be scheduled to the act. Tobar, 20th City Council agenda on consent, noting the real 24 read that into record to stop any delays and services such as traffic enforcement, dui

checkpoints in operations with a s c o. Moving to item 3.9 adopt a resolution authorizing the city administrator to enter into an agreement with that U.S. Department of Homeland Security. To accept

fiscal year 2025 assistance to firefighters. Grant funds in the amount of $875,000 inappropriate in the minister said funds for the installation of vehicle diesel exhaust capturing systems in 25 fire

stations expanded assistance assistance to firefighters, funds in accordance with the city of Oakland's purchasing requirements and program policies in allocating matching funds in the amount of

$87,500. This item is being requested schedule for the OCTOBER 20th City Council agenda on consent. There is a real 24 and I will read that into record. Did this item a requirement that the grant must

be authorized for acceptance with in 30 days of the award. The next available meeting to authorize this is outside of that 30 day window. Item. It's consist of several pieces of legislation. And I

will read that into record. Adopt one of the following pieces of legislation. One, a resolution accepting the police commission selection panel, slate of Jean Quan and Nicholas o'Brien Larry to serve

on the Oakland Police Commission or the resolution rejecting the police commission selection panel, slate, but Jean Quan and Nicholas o'Brien service on the Oakland Police Commission. This item is

being request to be scheduled for the OCTOBER. 28 City Council agenda on non consent. It was a real plenty for and I will read that into record. This item is recommendation from the police commission

selection panel and must be schedule by the rules and legislation committee pursuant to the city charter. The selection panel is required to submit its slate to the City Council for consideration to

the ministration. Why there's so many world, 20 force. We haven't had a regularly scheduled rules committee. And so just trying to make sure the critical items get hurt before the council in a timely

manner. Okay. Thank you for that. We will now move to item 3.11, but I believe there is an additional title change If you are PRESIDENT, please approach the podium. Thank you so much. Hey, good

afternoon. And a little. So the new title is staff recommend adopting a resolution authorizing the city administrator to enter into a cooperative contract agreement with government jobs dot Com dba

for human resources. Information systems h I s subscription service is for an initial 3 year period from JULY. First 2026 through JUNE, 30th 2029 with 3 one-year extension options. Subject to the

availability in terms of sorts will contract number 0, 3, 0, 4, to 5 Dash pd. Ines for a maximum total term of 6 years in an amount not to exceed 3 million, 674 1870 to $17 and $0.80 Thank you so

much. And just noting that this item previously scheduled to the OCTOBER 27 2026 Finance and Management Committee edge. And I think so We will now move to item 3.12 received information report on

purchases in contracts authorized by the city administrator within the city administrators contract that 33 during fiscal year. 23. 24 24 25. 25 to 26 in accordance with c Section. 2.0, 0, 4, 0, 2, 0,

to be scheduled on the OCTOBER 27th. Finance and Management Committee agenda. Item 3.13, adopt a resolution authorizing the city administrator or designee to enter into a professional services

agreement with the Baker Tilly us in a low p to provide procurement purchase, seen in contract enhancement, implement implementation services in the amount not to exceed $249,000 and waving the city's

competitive rfp que requirements under omc. And the local, small, local business enterprise requirements. This item is being request to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 27th Finance and Management

Committee agenda. And 3.14 units, even information report on citywide staffing from the city administrator regarding citywide vacancy rates in the status as of SEPTEMBER 15, 2026. Budget vacancy rates

for fiscal year 26. 27 the vacancy rates, a regional local public entities, recruitment, outreach and community engagement and the city workforce and recruitment conditions. This item is being request

to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 27th Finance and Management Committee agenda. Item. 3.15 is an ordinance authorizing the borrowing a funds and the issuance of sale of remaining general obligation bond

to measure Dd measure kk and measure you that's items being requested to be scheduled for the OCTOBER. 26. The 27th Finance and Management Committee agenda. Item. 3.16 is a resolution of a warning

professional services agreement to Vsc Eek in the amount of 5 million dollars to provide construction management services, support services for the Broadway Streetscape Improvement Project in adopting

secret findings. This item is being request to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 27th Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda. Item 3.17 adopt the following pieces of legislation. One resolution

authorizing the city administrator to enter into a subdivision improvement agreement. What Kenilworth? The Property llc for different construction of public infrastructure improvements as a condition

to parcel map approval for parcel map located at Kenilworth Road and making a sequel findings into a resolution granting a conditional in river local bill major encroachment permit 2 Kenilworth

Property llc to allow property privately owned and maintained the teen was the pressurized sanitary sewer. Systems in storm drain systems bile retention planter in irrigation systems to encroach into

the public right away. The nice and adjacent to Kenilworth and adapt to seek with findings and a resolution conditionally approving parcel Napa located at Kenilworth Road for a lot subdivision with a

remainder parcel. Right away, dedicated dedication and sewers reserve Tate. Abandonment to property owner Kenilworth llc in adopting sequel. Findings. This item is being requested to be scheduled for

that over 26 27th public works and Transportation Committee agenda. Item 3.18, is a resolution approving the annual report of the Montclair Business Improvement District Advisory board to clearing the

intention to Levy and collect an annual assessment for fiscal year JANUARY. First, 2027 through DECEMBER 31st. 27 for the Montclair Business improvement districts, including a 5% increase in the

annual assessment and scheduling a public hearing for DECEMBER. First 2026. This item is being requested to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 27th. Community and Economic Development Committee agenda. Item

3.19, is a resolution approving the annual report of the Rockridge Business Improvement District Advisory board declaring the intention to Levy and collect an annual assessment for the fiscal year.

JANUARY. First, 27 through DECEMBER 31st. 2020 27 for Rock Ridge. Business Improvement District, including a 3% increase in the annual assessment and scheduling a public hearing for DECEMBER first

2026. To be scheduled on the OCTOBER 27th Community and Economic Development Committee agenda. Moving to item 3.20 Adopt a resolution authorizing the city administrator to apply for except

inappropriate. Grant in the amount not to exceed 4 million, $500,000 in the State of California Board of State Community Corrections. Proposition 60 for public health and Safety Grant program funds

expended minister the prop. 64 grant by assisting the city of Oakland capacity to conduct public safety operations and coordinated enforcement of littles elicit. Cannabis activities, including a

licensed cultivation, manufacturing distribution and retail in a believe equipment purchases covering over time, staffing costs and providing funding for other related administrative cost over a 5

year period, beginning JULY first 2026 at ending JUNE 30th 2031. And this is being request to be scheduled on the OCTOBER 27th comedian Economic Development Committee agenda. Item. 3.0 21 adopt a

resolution requesting the city administrator to negotiate the terms of the Nona close exclusive agreement with the nonprofit organization North Oakland's south Oakland, Little League and the College

Preparatory School to provide capital improvements in ongoing each stewardship for North Oakland, Regional Support Center, known as Caldecott be located at 6900 Broadway and if successful return to

the city Council with legislation. Continuing proposed terms inappropriate, California Environmental Quality Act findings. This item is being requested the schedule for the OCTOBER 27th Community and

Economic Development Committee agenda. Item. 3.0 21. Receiving information report from the city administrator on implementation of the 2020, 40. They are study's recommendations in with the

contracting equity recommendations in Alignment Matrix has presented at the APRIL 21st 2026 life enrichment Committee. This item is being request to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 27th life enrichment

Committee agenda. Moving to item 3 point. 23, a resolution authorizing the city administrator to enter into a You between the city of Oakland and usd to establish the work training partner program,

enabling workplace learning experiences for usd students has designated wet. Designated work site locations during the applicable summer program period for a term of 3 years from the date of execution

and with an option to extend for an additional year. This being request to be scheduled for OCTOBER 27th life enrichment Committee agenda. Item. 3.0 24 adopt a resolution accepting in appropriating up

to $400,000 for service in Met Medal count, eligible individuals and receive reimbursement through the county Medicare Administrative Activities program and target and case management program

authorizing city minister to execute a fiscal year. 26 to 27 you with Alameda County held for administration of the see and tcm program in Oakland accepting an appropriate additional see and tcm

funds. Then they become available during the term of the agreement to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 27th life enrichment Committee agenda. Item. 3.0 25 is a resolution accepting an appropriate

authorizing agreement for receipt of grant funds from the Corporation for National and Community Services. But fiscal year, 26 to 27 in the amount not to exceed $240,537 for senior companion program

and 38,000 $823 for Foster grandparent program and authorizing and estimated $68,575 contributions from the General purpose Fund for central service overhead charges require local matching funds and

other programs cost and authorizing the city administrator to accept an appropriate a diff additional grant funds for the The cmc s Dash America Corp's senior that become available for the same

program within the fiscal year. 26 to 27. This item is being requested to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 27th life enrichment Committee agenda. Moving to item 3.0 26. It is an adopt an ordinance

authorizing the city administrator to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement usd for the sale of the 6 Acre city-owned portion of Garfield Park located at 21. 22 or one dash 20 to 99 East

17th Street for Live nation of the Garfield Elementary School campus for $597,500. Let's related closing costs in You usd in the city to provide for this city in the county use of athletic field on

the renovated Garfield Elementary School campus declaring the property exempt Surplus Land and adopting sequel. Findings in this item is being request to be scheduled for the OCTOBER 27th life

enrichment Committee agenda. And that concludes sure new scheduling items at this time. I believe staff maybe. Providing one additional sure. Good Morning Council PRESIDENT And his committee, Tom

Morgan, assistant director of Public Works. Staff recommends the city council adopt a resolution one authorizing the city administrator to apply for except inappropriate grant funds from the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development's. Community Community Project funding for the Britain Plaza Project in the amount of $250,000 to authorizing the city administrator to enter into a grant

agreement or similar agreement with the Stars Shun Ohp One llc. In an amount not to exceed $250,000 and 3 adopting appropriate California Environmental Quality sequel. Findings. The reason for

bypassing the real 24 reason for bypassing committee is that the city is required to enter into this grant agreement no later than OCTOBER 2026. And it is necessary that this item is taken directly to

full Council for approval on OCTOBER 20 for the Brooklyn basement. Correct? Okay. Anything else on staff? All right. Anything from my colleagues. Got some history. Speaking on something. Okay.

Scheduling related right? Welcome back. Good morning. Yeah, feels good to see you guys have been I've gone. Cma and 98 year-old grandmother in Mexico and I still got pesos. Still got him in my pocket.

So good morning. Good morning. I want to say. 100% agree with the recommendation of the mayor's appointment my brother David Newton to the planning 100%. I 100% agree with you, but we're not on that

item. Thought I thought you should schedule give. This is for item 3. Okay. Okay. 3. Not on the that What do you have? I'm against that. It related to scheduling original sketch? I don't want to be

scheduled. Let me tell you why. I want the 4. I was trying to get this separated because Nicholas is is is a good candidate for the police commission. But Jean Quan Okarche. They got to move on. I'm

not going agree with that. I'm gonna go against it on to a rejection because we need young people, new people, new faces. Those people had their tie. And they didn't do a good job. Rejecting that. So

was that ok, PRESIDENT? I can't speak to that. Do we have public speakers? Yes, we do. As I call your name, please approach the podium in the water and per usual. Take speakers after we take those who

are here in person. I have this regime and al, this is at all Bala in Blair Beekman in any order. Okay. So I want to do a follow-up on Jack to Jean Quan. Did some research She has form of man, Jean

Quan relationship with the Oakland Police Department. Was deeply strained and marked by internal conflict. She was constantly politically clashing with the police union. As a city council member, she

voted to lay off roughly 8200 police offices to Sevilla budget deficit. She can paying from a a with the understanding that police officers would have to contribute to their own pensions. She also had

resented APRIL. Presented a public Lena expressing that they and conflict with U.S. The union say they were in conflict with her as a leader. Police chief Anthony Bass resign having to do with our

interference in his leadership. That was followed by police chief. How would join resigning because interference in leadership. Now, let me go to some of the problems she had with the ethics

Commission. Jean Quam was involved in several notable matters receiving contributions that had to do with the fair political Practices Commission during tenure. She used campaign money that was

considered money laundering money during a campaign. She had personal loan reporting investigation from 2020 10 to 2014. She had independent expenditure challenges by the Committee Commission. Kwan

actively utilize that p e c to challenge her political rivals. City Charter says that she interfered with the city. Charter administration was frequently mod and controversy involving city violations.

Now when she was a it's by the police selection panel why she wanted to be on the police commission. Quote, because some body aches me to do it. I strongly suggest that this person not be recommended

to go fall. The issues with the police department says they MAY be a bias prejudice side on representing the police. Based on all the conflicts she had with police union. They had a piece it and the

police administration building up that they had to take down because they would define the pitch. This woman is hated by. Thank you so much for your comments. This aside. Rush district 4. I'm just

gonna start with item opd disbanded its traffic enforcement unit because staffing shortages require those officers to return to patrol. So before accepting the $450,000 Grant for Selective Traffic

Enforcement Program Council should ask, who will actually perform the work? Well, a bb patrol officers on overtime officers b div or diverted from patrol or how many office hours. Just a grant fund.

The report should explain how opd plans to operate a traffic enforcement program when it no longer has a dedicated traffic. You meant. Item 3.9 I support accepting the $875,000. Fema grant for diesel

exhaust removal Fte has proposed using approximately 1.6 million in measure and then funds for the substance for the systems. While it's grant applications were pending. Now that the grant has been

awarded, I ask that Ofd and Ops. Buck update that proposal and determine whether a measure funding is still necessary. For item. 3.1 First of all, this aside as quote is absolutely correct. You can

look at the video for the selection panel interview Jean Quan. As Council considers Cinquanta nomination to the police commission. I hope her social media activity and the commission's code of conduct

are specifically addressed. Commissioners are entitled to personal political views and advocacy, but there needs to be a clear boundary between personal speech and statements that MAY be reasonably

perceived as representing the police commission. Given the commission's recent governance issues Council should establish those expectations during the appointment process rather than after a

controversy arises. Thank you. Thank you for your comments. We will now move zone speakers. Blare Beekman you unmute. You MAY begin. I big or I really, really like Jean Quan. And I thought she got a

real bad rap her practices. But the people here today spoke of a long ethics list that I hope can be addressed. She sounds like she has make some good criticisms of police themselves, which is needed

its or the practice is being a part of the old guard like myself or I hope we can keep up. So people. So good luck how that can go. Thank you and your work and efforts and trying to figure out police

commission practices overall. By the way, Blair Beekman, I have 3 items, 3 points or I know a few points through 3.10 And are 2.8 3.1, 4, 3 3 is love Life week. Believe it or not. I I I take approach

of your love life. Last of the in Oakland is how we can define good policies Clinton. You guys have policy practice with your budgeting that it doesn't hurt everyday people. And the community. And

I've been trying offer that in San Diego with their budget issues. They've been working with austerity and budget cuts and budget cuts to social programs of the inning. And we've been really trying

and I've been using your examples in Oakland. I really think that's part of a love life philosophy where we do not harm our community in policy making and that's awesomely beautiful. I'm trying to

practice at everywhere, go and talk about it ago. So it's a thank you for that. Good luck. And how the many ways we can talk about love life in Oakland. For item. 3.8, opd traffic safety grant per

step program to I'm trying to get it, you know, with that we're going to be eventually leaving Flock is a community full process. I hope we also condemn be considering how we can actually be limiting

and reducing. Reagan didn't use pr and technology surveillance checking our local communities. I think that's the one cue up how we dress the future of leaving flock. And I hope we do. That is part of

the safety grant programs and discretionary stops with Lpr uses really questionable pr uses really good for very focused specific things, but not discretionary stops. They're the technology is

terrible. And you guys make really bad decisions. There. So I hope we work on that issues. Most issues together and a 3.14 is items about Citywide stacking how to hire staff. I think we're out based

on having good retirement plans and health plans. People want to be there for that. Having pay for your own health plans. It kind of negates the purpose of being a good city government. I hope you can

work on that day, even if it's a budget, if you I'm sorry that it is. To consider that we talk more openly about. Thank you. Thank you for your comments. That concludes for item number 3,

councilmember Brown. Excellent head to in, carry on items. 3.2, 3, the internship usd in items. 3 point. To 6 sell of usd while I recognize that it MAY be past PRESIDENT Due to the inconsistent

skillet scheduling of the education partnerships Committee. I I received feedback from the school board members wanting more partnership and collaboration between the city just ongoing efforts such as

this. And so I guess I was curious. I know that I scheduled an education partnerships, meeting before we went on. Summary says. And so I think that both of these items could have potentially been

scheduled to the education partnerships, meeting that we had on SEPTEMBER. The 30th. And I wanted inquire. Well, I guess also, I will say one of the additional goals that I will be as the chair of

Education Partnership says to actually schedule consistently provide a schedule of when we'll be meeting for all of 2027 so that there's I guess, regularity around the scheduling of partnerships

committee. But I just wanted to inquire on on those 2 items. Maybe it might be appropriate for administration. As we look have more from allies, meetings with it. At partnerships, Committee, referring

items that. Usd to that committee when possible. Particularly frightened 3.2 secs, the disposition of city land. The prove all that matter typically falls within the City Council's authority

exclusively. I'm sorry, Monica, those it's okay. I get. And so particularly with item 3.2, 6, the disposition city land. My understanding that that authority lies within our city Council exclusively.

As I understand it, the membership of the Education Partnership Committee consists of U.S. Team members. And so the forum in which currently scheduled. Or just appearing in front of us to specifically

just City council members means this is a more appropriate voting body because of the St wouldn't be the ones proving that land sale. However, I understand like if you wanted an informational report

related to that, advance. I think that the appropriate. But then the specific land disposition would fall within the City Council's authority. And apologize. The other item that you mentioned. A 3.0,

2, 3, Yeah. That would be a similar rationale. Again. Happy to provide informational reports that the decision authority. Thank you see in Navarro. Good morning dc Navarro, just bill, a little bit of

context for 3.0 2, 3, the fire department did reach out to me about potential of doing this you usd. There is an interest and ongoing conversation about making it citywide so that it includes other

departments right those conversations with Ofd were happening prior. I did again recently get looped into that conversation. So I'm happy to bring back more information about what the plan is to

coordinate that and have processes in place to ensure that city departments one are prepared to take on interns and then, you know, have a better coordinated to more work is happening. But this is the

first kind of step on that effort. Yeah. Want center Capitol proven project corner for open parks, recreation development. And I've been working with real estate division on item 3.2, 6 about the sale

for Garfield Park. We coordinate with Garfield Park, share park ust a familiar? And if any we can find more information to if you need it. Comics. In the U.S. That's member of it. So noting 3.4 total

change adding some fiscal sponsor, 3.5 to have a change at most help U.S. Co sponsor. 3.11 with title change. And scheduling item. The grants item scheduled for the OCTOBER 20th Council meeting when

gender Preston, I know member my comment I would to request item in item 3.8 since it is going on consent. To include in the report information the status of a current traffic safety program. And then

double to. Thank you. Right. So noting item 3.4 title change to myself. It's sponsored 3.5 total change. Adding myself as a co-sponsor. 3.8 information report on traffic safety program and 3.11 title

change. And new scheduling item grant item to be scheduled for OCTOBER. 20th Council meeting of entertaining a motion. One second part of me through the chair to COUNCILMAN Robert 100. Can you restate

the report that you wanted in 3.8? I just want to make sure it's within the scope of the notice. If grant. What opd ease traffic safety program currently looks like and what the funds would be used

for. Number 5. 3.8, adding the information all. Informational report. About the status traffic safety. I think it would just be incorporated into the report that staff will will bring as part of item.

There would be a separate report. Okay. I entertain a motion as amended. So moved second. And that was a motion by Councilmember 5 seconded by Councilmember Ramachandran to approve item 3 as amended

on role Councilmember am I Councilmember Fife? Councilmember Ramachandran. I and Chair Jenkins item number 3 was approved as amended with 4 eyes. That now takes us to item it. Item 4 is review of the

draft agenda pending lists and the council committee meetings. This is your agendas for the OCTOBER 13th committees Tobar. 15th rules are pending list in your draft agenda for OCTOBER 20 20th Council

in OCTOBER 20 second rules draft. And I have 2 speakers for this. Anything from the administration. Tracy, Tracy Jones, Oakland Police Department, legislative services manager. Opd is requesting.

That's for OCTOBER 13th public safety. There's the Coverdale Grant, which is already scheduled. That that be. Withdrawn from that agenda moved to OCTOBER 20th. Council on consent. And just to note,

Councilmember already approved by passing committee for this item. This item have a number. It item on the Special Public Safety Committee agenda OCTOBER 13th. Is pd Paul Coverdale 2026 grant. Thank

you. And then real 24. This grant covers the period of JULY first 2026. Through JUNE. 30th 2027 and this grant is actually for the crime lab. And so the crime has 9 months now to complete require

project activities, which includes buying materials for crime lab as well as training for the employees. Prompt consideration. It's essential to ensure timely authorization and prevent any delays. We

also have a change on one more item under 4. Staff would like to request from the public works and Transportation Committee pending last item, number 2 and or pending no date specific. Received the

2025 Safe. Oakland Streets, annual informational report from From dot in coordination with opd and Dre. To see staff is actually requesting to move this to the act. Tobar 27th. Public Safety

Committee. Public Safety Committee. This week. Let's go to public speakers. Thank you. And we have a societal of ala in player Beekman. I've got to say That Garfield situation is very confusing

because I go to all the facility meetings. He has been discussion about Garfield in the city point mean up on the use of that park property. But he's never been a vote by the board to buy property.

It's never been a vote to buy property. Recommendation. And the problem is that they tell me that city schedules all a partnership meeting, that they don't have a voice in scheduling. And that needs

to be dealt with, too. There is no data collection system in the city of Oakland. You need to establish one identifies you. Unauthorized immigration status. This is important for continuation

discussion of your sanctuary city status. Public works. We a review of the protected bike lanes I think is unfair distribution of lanes. Trees at risk. We have tree branches falling all over the city,

falling down and meet in where I live. One fell on a bench that could have hurt someone. We need a status report of the West Oakland senior center. We need to report on consideration of an incentive

pay for city employees who live in Oakland. You have currently 68% of your city employees that live outside of Oakland. 92% of them. A police officers who live outside 80 over 80% of you firefighters

live outside Oakland. We need to look at the stop data and Dr Emma Hall, its report, you just you have never looked at to stop data. That's all a part of the nsa. And remember, the nsa is not over. It

just decided to turn everything over the al. So don't see it's over. It's not. Thank you so much for your comments. Missus had a we will now to our zoom speakers. Blare, big menu am edt MAY begin. I

thank Beekman really nice informative list again by a public speaker are all about. Thank you. I don't have a lot to say on this but as you apparently leaving nsa good luck that we have a mindful

system in We have a lot of things we still want to be working on. I hope that that list can be brought out and talked about regularly and openly. Thank you. Thank you for your comments. That concludes

our speakers for item 4. K bear with me. I'm too from public works and transportation schedule over 20th to the public Safety Committee. And then from public Safety safety item. Number 4. On that

Tobar, 13 will go to OCTOBER. 20th on consent, entertain a motion. Was before that I just wanted to state that the West Oakland senior center is reopening on OCTOBER. 21st at is coming up very soon.

Just wanted to state that for the record. And I will move the item. And that was motion by Councilmember 5 seconds. And by council member Brown to approve item for as amended on role Councilmember

Brown. I Councilmember Fife. I. Councilmember Ramachandran. Chair Jenkins high and item 4 is approval for eyes as amended. Can you call an item as I've been as 6 together, please, ok, stated by the

chair, our read the next 2 substantive items together. Item s 0.5 is a resolution confirming the mayor's appointment of Peter. Smith to the city Planning Commission and item s 6 is a resolution

confirming the mayor's appointment of David Newton to the City Planning Commission. 2 speakers resigned share to the clerk and council PRESIDENT Both items required emergency funding and prior to

discussion. Apologies. Thank you so much. And we will need and urgency kind staff before these items are. Present. A word of it that the mayor of our yeah, there to finding is we're requesting the

council moves this Recently we had a few planning commissioners resign and step down. And so there's urgency to allow them to continue to meet, have quorum, to continue business. Thank you so much

with that urgency finding we need a motion. Tournament. There was a motion by council member Brown seconded by Councilmember Ramachandran to approve the urgent urgency binding stated on record

Councilmember Brown. I I chandran I and Chair Jenkins. I the urgency, but it is approved with 4 eyes. Good morning again. You know, so the mayor is excited to appoint Peter Smith to serve on the

Oakland Planning Commission. Peter has a long history of service to the city of Oakland, including previously serving as a member and chair of the Planning Commission and is chair of the general plan.

Congress. Peter brings more than 35 years of legal experience, including extensive land working land use development, real estate and construction. He's also served as legislative council with the

California state Legislature and is currently a mediator and arbitrator his prior experience Planning Commission where he served 2 one-year terms chair, we believe gives him a deep understanding of

the commission's work and the land-use issues facing Oakland the mayor is also excited to appoint MR. David Newton to serve on the Oakland Planning Commission. David is a lot lifelong Oakland resident

with deep roots in Oakland and a strong and has a strong commitment to housing, stability, work families and equitable development. He brings more than a decade. The professional experience and a

background in zoning land use entitlement and project feasibility. Also brings valuable labor community and Nick fiduciary experience through his work with I'll Wu his combination up special

experience and knowledge of Oakland we believe will be a valuable addition. The commission as well. Thank you all for your time. I will say that MR. Nguyen is here and Peters online. If you have any

questions. Thank Mending. Do you want to have anything to Melvin Newton as were celebrating the 60th Black Panthers, thank you for your service. Thank you. Preston. Thank you. PRESIDENT Jenkins. It's

a have to Mayor Barbara Lee who live who, but I've always looked up to She's truly a pinnacle in our society and it's honor to serve next to her and serve next to all of the council members here,

council member Brown Councilmember Fi. Council member Jim 9 members supporting you when you went to San Leandro when you first run-in with my little sister who has special needs care about this city

as deeply as I care about the humans. I'm looking at this such a beautiful landscape of people here and the son of Oakland is. Walked up here and I told Oakland is dark without and it's very true. My

dad is here. I won't take too much time and my fiance is here. My dad just show me house. He grew up in before they move to North Oakland, which was all 17 think Castro. Which is now the 9.80,

freeway. And to make it full circle. We just spoke about the West Oakland Health Center. My mom was on the board and they redevelop to revitalize the North Oakland senior center. Lsu Harris was the

mayor at the time he approved it. And that is a landmark for us now. And she would have been in our 60's at that time and to go full circle. My dad will go there and he'll be 89 this year for

services. So this work that we put into our community, we really have to think about how going forward. This helps us. It helps our children. It helps their children. It helps the people of Oakland

and as lifelong member has. MR. Killed were explained. We are this fabric of this city and this is a more than meaning meaningful thing for me because going backward 1967, Joan, the Black Panther

Party demanded that a stoplight be put at 55th the market because you had entry school there. And little children were getting run over left and right. And they demanded that stoplight be install. Now

to bring that the current time. I know that across the street from stop light this man, some people MAY know name Ryan Coogler's grandmother lives there. So that means her children lived there and

that could have easily his life could have never even been formed. Just as today example. So that installation was approved was was denied by the Planning Commission. And they force that it be

approved. To have a child of the path Now as a planning commissioner for me is more than monumental. And I appreciate the opportunity and I'm ready to go to work. Thank you so much MR. Peter. Weve got

stuff following, MR. Newton, I I enjoyed my service on the planning commission in the 90's and look forward to working with the commissioners that I'm a There is a lot of work to be done and both

large and small. Hope to get your support. I would be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. Its 100 and then Brown. Thank you. I am very excited to support MR. Newton is appointment to the

planning Commission just like you mentioned, these commissions have played such a pivotal role in the ugly part of our city's history. And we're here to bring these commissions forward to have people

like you with the background and perspectives that you hold to be able to change that narrative and I'm very grateful for you and your entire families service to the city and we need people like you

and commissions like this. And I do have a quick question for Preston. Which how many planning commissioners resigned and who are they? Question the full list in front of me. But if we let other folks

be getting to that list for you and come back second. Council member Brown. Excellent. Yeah. I just wanted see similar to Councilmember Ramachandran some remarks just really delighted to you know,

David Newton would be it will be serving on the planning commission. You bring just a 2 level of heart and care for all of Oak Oakland, great weather from east to west and so to have your voice and

your determination on that body. More of our pleasure. All right, to have you serving on that commission. So thank you so much for stepping up and into that role all. Make a motion to approve. I guess

as 5 in Essex, think we have to take separate votes. Okay. Okay. But the committee should take separate votes on the 2 separate items. Okay. So I make motion can sum of 5. Yes, I have 2 questions.

Start with Peter Online. I want to know how you plan on engaging issues around the lack of affordable housing in displacement in your role, particularly because you served on the planning commission

before understanding the push 4 tech expansion into the city. I'm deeply interested in that is especially and how it's going to impact my district and West Oakland with the potential for displacement

and gentrification. Thank. Thank you, councilmember that. That's an excellent question. I think it's a combination many None of our simple. One. We have to have a regulatory structure that allows

their poor, building of house We probably also need to look at inclusion rezoning probably do more to create an opportunity for the building of affordable housing. I have worked with many of the non

profits in the area of funding, a horrible housing and and feel that some of those relationships. Help with the process. Ticket. As as a real need. And we study that when I was part of the general

plan Congress and general plan is now being updated. I think that we'll have an opportunity to do more. Thank you for that. Can you expand on your anti displacement part? I understand the development

piece. There's a lot particularly at the state level that is encouraging additional development like sb 79. But the anti displacement pieces. What I'm asking about, yeah, and that excellent question

and certainly something that should be addressed by the Planning commission, it's not directly in the purview of the planning commission. As I understand that. But that is city policy where no, I

others on the commission showed work closely with council to address that. It's it's just not necessarily part of our role as I see it. Ok, we we should definitely debate that moving forward and

fight. And for our public speak. Well, our potential plan, Commissioner, MR. Newton, if you could come back. Thank you for your responses. You know we go back. And you know, because of the

relationships that we share across the this country as well that I'm looking at you different than other planning commissioners for. And so that means I'm going to push you different than other

planning commissioners because of the politics that you hold and the politics that we share. And one of the questions that I have for you is how do you balance out what tends to be a capitalistic push

the haves versus the have nots when it comes to addressing the issues that you just spoke to. How how are you going to balance that out in a city that is experiencing the downward pressures of

gentrification and displacement on the community, the communities that we care about. How do you deal with that? I don't think Jesus could answer To give a human answer. I think we have to

collectively come together as a people, meaning the community has to take action, speak and take action, not just speak. We don't need armchair revolutionaries. We need people on the front line. So

when you balance the capitalist versus the pressed. You want equal opportunity and you want the right to earn. You want to write to live. You want to write to eat? How do you balance that? I think our

true powers in the labor which, you know, I'm a labor representative that and if we stand down on labor, I think you can control pretty much any and every think, but I can't necessarily answer how you

balance it. I just know that in the trenches, we will do everything we can to balance it. We do share. A life of blue. The that will die for these people here. And that's I hope I answered it. Thank

Martin. Council member. And then Councilmember Houston that you want to have words have to. Excellent. And I just had a really quick question and or comment just around. I know that these are

volunteer positions. They take up a lot of time. But I also know that many of us MAY have. You MAY have your own platform, right? And the ability to reach large audiences in our city. And I know a lot

of times folks aren't even aware of when these commissions meet. And I think that maybe one asked that I would have of of both of the applicants, but also of you. MISTER Newton is see, use your

platform to educate folks that follow you around one, you know, being on this commission, what are they talking about? What are they discussing? So that because I think that that is also a part of,

you know, I think is also part of the question. Councilmember Fife was raising. Where is this like with all of these influences that we MAY have. I think one of the best things that we can do is

actually make sure that we're sharing like, hey, here's the discussion that's taking place. And if you have some common, our input come join us. Thank you. Ken Houston Cent of Oakland District, 7

Council member. I can't. Explain it are saying is. Well, as Preston said, And as well as David. Challenge of the path of said it himself. But what I can say his integrity. His legacy and his

commitment. Is entrenched in our city is in his dna is in his blood. Whatever he fights for. And it's in the best interest of the city on the stand right? Side of them fight for him, too. 100% agree

with the honorable. Mayor. Lee's recommendation to a point, David Newton and the Planning Commission. I don't know. Peter Smith. Haven't spoke to him to get to know him before the vote. So thank you.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. So I the pleasures that out. No PRESIDENT Christie, I was a dancer counsel wrote on a special okay. Thanks for the question where I'm Driven. So to answer your

question, Natalie Sandals and a former commissioner term ended on MAY on and she was a holdover status in her last name was JULY 15th. And then we have former Commissioner Maurice Roberts. He had

resigned from the Planning Commission JULY 14. Thank you. Just want to say I have the pleasure of severing with commissioner New 10 on the. Coliseum Jpa and he always shows apparently prepared more

prepared than other folks and bringing thoughtful. Thoughtful conversation. As we look down, look to wind down the coliseum jpa and I know he will be an added value on the planning commission and

giving. Looking forward to Peter and looking forward to both of their services. And I think we have a motion. I do have a motion have speakers for this. I know alive is Mississauga. She signed up but

as 5 as well as Blair Beekman. We taking. Being in the position you're in. You have to be all inclusive. You can't leave anybody out. I don't have to do I am specifically always concern of people. And

it has nothing to do about putting down anybody because in reality, we all part of the human race. It really hurts me. That you can give so much love and deserve it. Love to this beautiful black man.

And at the same time, do what you did farm. Who has a legacy. The history of service to this city. And to allow him to be a target would not identify. What did he do that he deserved not to be

reappointed to the. Police commission. I'm going to the tonight too. They given him some honest tonight. We can't do that to each other brothers and sisters. We can't do this and I will continue to

address that. Now, one thing I have concern about a lot of people who are being appointed to these commissions, we have to pay attention and that's saying this is the case here. But they these

appointments to fill the resume up. And Wow. And then they leave. That's been happening with the police commission, particularly particularly when you have this person going to be a lawyer. A lot of

these people, a lawyer building a resume using the police commission. Stay a little while in the moment. But point I want to return to. We as a collective group of black people have to love each other

enough. Not allow others to to pull us into the ranks of her new job. That's what happened with law fall. And at some we stop them. Thank you so much for your comments. Mississauga. Now go to I assume

Speaker Blair be coming in. All there. Big event thanks for this item the appointments. It was really nice to hear of public the presenters. Or the applicant's words. It was really nice. Thanks. I

come from a My concerns You know, I got a really good understanding of life, listening to this presentation from everyone today. Thank Comey, what became really clear and important as councilperson

bypassed my at my emphasis and belief in my learning has been that the practice and skills that, you know, we develop in in creating, you know, that's community services with our police practices and

such. That was the impetus for me. You know, I started coming to Oakland meetings back in 2000, tennis or just I was watching from far away attending frequently after that. And, you know, I've been

trying to learn, you know how it's a community effort that that is what creates our future and the person mentioned having a good, you know. Foundation in labor development, understanding that is how

to build housing. Is another way to really do it. And, you know, I come from the idea best practices, community, how they can develop their best police practices. The other person mentioned that he

seems with affordable housing issues, agreeable to middle income housing ideas, which I think that vital important concept that's strong. Strangely has become a center of controversy. And I don't

think it has to be at all and it's become this, you to the death, right, that you're somehow a red leaning Communist. If you're in the middle income housing. What that can do for our future as a as a

starting point. So and and growing up in the past decade and a with a somewhat around Oakland step trying to learn the lessons the failures of Jerry Brown in his mayoral term that I sadly have to

agree with. That was a problem. I wish I didn't have to. Our real estate issues in Oakland. I've been learning have been a real sore point in a real cause. The problems in how to better facilitate

that's practices. But the community. And I've I've taken the approach we work on community and policing and the community role in that that develops future best practices. And from there, that's how

one branching out. How do we address housing now? How do we address this subject now? Tech accountability. You know, all the good That's where I come from. It's anecdotal. Is anything good luck how

you can work on this? I hope my my. Yeah, I have a good h# # # o# these on my thinking towards these matters. I hope it can help and how we're going to have to decide our future decision-making and

planning for Oakland in our housing that really has to You know, truly affordable housing and we got to work on truly affordable and not just middle income truly, truly affordable. That's so key. And

that's the kind of stuff we got to be we got to be doing when we talk about labor. When we talk about, you know, community policing concerns developing housing concerns. Thank you. Thank you so much

for your comments. That concludes our speakers for both items s 5, 6, So let's take the motion on has 5. We have a motion from Brown. Is there a second? That For the most in the second? You second.

Already asking some sense is there a second? Thank you so much. Councilmember Fife. There was a motion by council member Brown seconded by Councilmember 5 to approve item s by to be forwarded to the

OCTOBER 20th. The 2020 city Council agenda on Row Councilmember Brown. I by abstain. Ramachandran. I and Chair Jenkins. I so the motion was approved would 3 one abstained, fine to be afforded to the

OCTOBER? 28 City Council agenda that would consent. No one can sit. I'm sorry. Not because it it didn't get a majority. Is that the unanimous vote? That's correct. Your council rules provide that if

an item does not have a unanimous vote, it's not play. It's not automatically signed consent. Yeah, that's up to subject. The jurisdiction of the Rules Committee. Council member. And I make a motion

to move at 6 appointment of David Newton. There was a motion by council member Brown seconded by Councilmember fight to approve item s 6 to before OCTOBER 20th City Council agenda on role

Councilmember Brown. I by I ramachandran I ensure Jenkins. I item number s 6 was approval for eyes to be 4 OCTOBER. 20th City Council agenda on consent. And now that takes us. Item are open forum. I

have regime and all out. All of and Blair Beekman in any order. Regime. I wanted to lure council to proposed use of more than 1 million dollars and measure funds ops pockets developing a public safety

fellowship that goes well beyond administrative support. It includes training future public servants, community organizing communications and eat them. Advocacy directed at this City Council

commissioners have described using fellows to mobilize resident residents to support up Spock recommendations. The city attorney's written guidance on whether this is an appropriate use of measure

funds is still pending before procurement moves forward. Council should know about the significant proposed expenditure and ensure that restricted voter approved public safety funds are being used for

their intended purpose. Thank you. Thank you so much for your comments. Kerry, to sum up you know what this is? My son went to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and this is soil from the top. Carried in my

purse. I was in von aside only about. My name was caring. I legally change my name. It's on my birth certificate. That changed. I will dreadlocks of them. I'll while people of Kenya. And one point was

all African clothes. Nominate a love Africa. My son has agreed when I die. My issues go back to Africa. That's how much I love Africa. But I mean a position right now. I have to talk about issues we

having. Because African brothers and sisters, that cow being brothers and sisters on Haitian brothers and sisters, we not united it. And some things are happening. I apologize. Missile a ballet you're

time is up. My my apologies. Next, a final Speaker. Is Blair be thin, you're muted. You MAY begin. Blair Beekman. Thank you. For the is all about I didn't know her story before and now better known

story. I am traveling Southeast Asia and Africa starting this NOVEMBER. So when you hear me after NOVEMBER, ya be in different parts of the world calling you guys it should be interesting. I hope I'm

going travel the East Africa I'm really looking forward to that trip. So, yeah, I wanted to comment that San Diego. They're really dressing the concepts of the strong mayor with an additional extra

step of what you guys want to do with an ipa. San Diego already has that and they're having trouble with it. Good luck to you can work it out, but they need a something called, you Chief operations

officer to to manage the program's besides the ipa. And I don't know how to get set for your election issues this fall. But I hope to talk about it more in the coming weeks. That concludes your

speakers for open thank you. This meeting's adjourned.