File #: 26-0265    Version: 1
Type: City Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/19/2025 In control: * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action: 12/16/2025
Title: Subject: The Oakland Business Relief Program From: Councilmembers Unger, Ramachandran And Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026 For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Voters A Measure To Amend The City's Business Tax Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.04) To Provide Business Tax Exemptions For Certain Small Businesses And New Businesses Opening Locations In Commercial Spaces; And (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026; (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026 Election; And (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings
Sponsors: Zac Unger, Janani Ramachandran, Office Of The Mayor
Attachments: 1. View Report, 2. View Legislation, 3. View Supplemental Legislation And Attachment 1 - 12/11/2025, 4. 90987 C.M.S.

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Subject:                      The Oakland Business Relief Program

From:                                           Councilmembers Unger, Ramachandran And Office Of The Mayor

Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Calling And Giving Notice For The Holding Of A Special Municipal Election On June 2, 2026 For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Voters A Measure To Amend The City’s Business Tax Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.04) To Provide Business Tax Exemptions For Certain Small Businesses And New Businesses Opening Locations In Commercial Spaces; And

 

 (2) Requesting Consolidation Of The Special Municipal Election With The Statewide Direct Primary Election To Be Held In The City Of Oakland On June 2, 2026;

 

 (3) Directing The City Clerk To Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Measure To Voters At The June 2, 2026 Election; And

 

 (4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings