FY 2026-27 Proposed Midcycle Budget

Special Council Meeting June 12, 2026 ATTACHMENT A: POLICY DIRECTIVES Councilmember Fife’s policy directives are as follows: 1) Direct the City Administrator present quarterly updates on the impact of the 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy to the Life Enrichment Committee. This informational report should include, but not be limited to, the number of encampments addressed pursuant to the policy, locations of said encampments, the departments involved, shelter offers and placements, resources expended for operations (cleanings, relocations, closures), demographic data, number of relocations to low-sensitivity areas (encampments and RVs), any updates to the sensitivity maps etc. 2) Direct the City Administrator to present quarterly updates to the Public Safety Committee on the status of civilianization and moving Internal Affairs Division to CPRA per City Council direction provided in previous budget cycles. The City of Oakland has completed studies and information reports as far back as 2008 identifying sworn administrative positions in the police department that could be more affordably performed by civilian staff. The Council should be informed of the progress to implement past directives for transparency and accountability purposes. 3) Direct the City Administrator to explore a cultural facilities bond measure to address deferred maintenance and capital improvement needs in key community resources, including the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts and Children’s Fairyland. The City Administrator shall provide a report and recommendations to the City Council no later than May 2027. 4) Direct the City Administrator to assess the feasibility of establishing a park rangers program and permitted vending locations to address issues of safety and unpermitted activity at Lake Merritt. The assessment shall include funding sources that can be utilized to support these efforts and shall be presented in time to inform decisions in the next biennial budget. 5) Direct the City Administrator to develop a standard communications protocol for departments to update Council offices on major projects, initiatives, and events that impact the areas they serve. Some departments are proactive with sharing relevant updates with Council offices, while others are not as consistent. A standard protocol will help ensure equitable access for all Council offices. Additionally, better communication will help Councilmembers in assisting departments with any community outreach needs.