Legal Opinions & Closed Session Reports
Public legal opinions, special reports & reports out of City Council closed sessions.
Public legal opinions, special reports & reports out of City Council closed sessions.
There are a lot of resources for getting rid of, and recycling, your old stuff in Oakland. We even offer a free pick up of bulky items like mattresses of refrigerators once a year!
Leona Lodge is surrounded by the beauty and serenity of nature within a tranquil, wooded area. The lodge is a great location for anniversary parties, meetings, seminars, retreats and special events.The lodge contains a medium-sized banquet room, kitchen area and a large outdoor barbecue pit and patio. On-site parking is available. You may hire a caterer of your choice.The rental area includes the kitchen and outdoor barbecue area. Reservations are booked on a first come first serve basis.
In November 2022, Oakland voters approved Measure W, the Oakland Fair Elections Act, which replaced the Limited Public Financing Act with an all new public campaign financing program effective for the 2024 election. The Limited Public Financing Act (LPF) provided Oakland District City Council candidates with some public funds by reimbursement for eligible campaign expenses. The program goal was to help ensure that all individuals have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the elective and governmental process.
We're a public transit friendly park and Recreation Center with two lighted outdoor playgrounds, Adult Fitness Stations, custom Tot-Lot, and "Chinese Junk-Boat" themed play-area with ADA accessibility.
The Designated Landmarks shown below include many of the most prominent historic properties in the city. They may be designated for historical, cultural, educational, architectural, aesthetic, or environmental value. They are nominated by their owners, the City, or the public and are designated with owner concurrence after public hearings by the Landmarks Board, Planning Commission, and City Council. Since the program began in 1973 about 160 individual landmarks and preservation districts have been designated, out of nearly 100,000 buildings in Oakland. These buildings, sites, and features range from City Hall to the home of blues legend Brownie McGhee, from the Old Survivor Redwood Tree to the Grand Lake Theater and Roof Sign.
Heritage Properties are defined in the Preservation Element of the Oakland General Plan as “properties which definitively warrant preservation but which are not Landmarks.” It is a less exclusive designation than City Landmark, in that the Landmarks Board can designate a Heritage Property by its own action, and all properties with existing or contingency A, B, or C survey ratings or in potential preservation districts (i.e., all “Potential Designated Historic Properties” or PDHPs) are eligible to be nominated. Heritage Property has been the usual form of designation for Mills Act eligibility as well as for other recognition. Heritage Properties are protected by design review, environmental review, demolition findings, and the California Historical Building Code.
Officially designated Preservation Districts are also called S-7 and S-20 Zones. They are areas or neighborhoods that are recognized for the same values as individual Landmarks, and they are nominated and designated in the same way, usually with active neighborhood participation. There are currently nine designated districts containing about 1500 buildings. They include Preservation Park, Old Oakland-Victorian Row, and the Bellevue-Staten Apartment District along Lake Merritt in Adams Point, and Sheffield Village. Also included are Oak Center Historic District and 7th Street Commercial District in West Oakland.
The Loan Servicing Unit in the Fiscal and Administrative Services division of Housing and Community Development is tasked with servicing loans provided under our First Time Homebuyer Programs, Housing Rehabilitation Programs, Housing and Community Development Projects, and other Housing related loans provided by the City of Oakland.
updated 2/22/19
You can find a comprehensive list of all lobbying activity in Oakland on this page
The Public Ethics Commission ensures compliance with the City of Oakland's lobbyist registration laws.
You can access resources for Certification and Recertification and search for your Small and Local Business here.
The City of Oakland's local employment programs offer Oakland residents an opportunity to participate in the City's economic mainstream and gain experience in the construction trades.
On June 15, 2021, the City of Oakland adopted the 2021-2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The LHMP serves as a meaningful guide to increasing the Oakland community’s resilience in the face of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, extreme heat and fires. Thank you to all who continue to provide input on the plan!
City and state laws regulate requirements for all rental units. Rental units in Oakland need to stay up to date with laws from the City of Oakland, Alameda County, and the State of California's Department of Consumer Affairs.
The Official City Motto of Oakland, California #OaklandLoveLife
More information coming soon
Learn more about major development projects in the City of Oakland, view our interactive city map, and keep up-to-date about major project developments.
The Major Projects Division (MPD) is a team of planners, engineers, and project managers within the Department of Transportation that works collaboratively to deliver major transportation infrastructure improvements. The Division's first suite of projects will strengthen connections between West Oakland, Chinatown, Downtown, Old Oakland, and the Jack London District, while enhancing goods movement around the Port of Oakland and safety for all road users.
Explore the programs below for discounts and opportunities to make your home more energy efficient.
Was this page helpful?
Report a problem with this page