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File #: 25-0922    Version: 1
Type: City Resolution Status: Withdrawn
File created: 7/23/2025 In control: * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
On agenda: 12/2/2025 Final action:
Title: Subject: Repeal 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Adopt 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy From: Councilmember Houston Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88341 To Repeal The 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Replace With A 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy That (A) Defines "Encampment" To Exclude Vehicles And Authorizes Citation And Towing Of Inhabited Vehicles By City Departments Pursuant To The California Vehicle Code And Oakland Vehicle Code; (B) Continues To Require Reasonable Efforts To Make Shelter Offers And 7-Day Notice Prior To Non-Urgent Encampment Closures; And (C) Clarifies Emergency And Urgent Health And Safety Conditions That Authorize Immediate, 24-Hour, Or 72-Hour Notice For Encampment Closures, Including Encampments Blocking Sidewalks; On The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda On Non-Consent
Sponsors: Ken Houston
Attachments: 1. View Report, 2. View Legislation, 3. View Exhibit A, 4. View Exhibit B, 5. View Supplemental Map - 11/20/2025, 6. View Supplemental Legislation - 11/20/2025, 7. View Supplemental Exhibit A - 11/20/2025, 8. View Supplemental Exhibit B - 11/20/2025, 9. View Supplemental Exhibit B Redline Sept 10 EAP - 11/20/2025, 10. View Supplemental Proposed Amendments: D2 Wang - 11/25/2025

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Subject:                      Repeal 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Adopt 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy

From:                                           Councilmember Houston

Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 88341 To Repeal The 2020 Encampment Management Policy And Replace With A 2025 Encampment Abatement Policy That (A) Defines “Encampment” To Exclude Vehicles And Authorizes Citation And Towing Of Inhabited Vehicles By City Departments Pursuant To The California Vehicle Code And Oakland Vehicle Code; (B) Continues To Require Reasonable Efforts To Make Shelter Offers And 7-Day Notice Prior To Non-Urgent Encampment Closures; And (C) Clarifies Emergency And Urgent Health And Safety Conditions That Authorize Immediate, 24-Hour, Or 72-Hour Notice For Encampment Closures, Including Encampments Blocking Sidewalks; On The December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda On Non-Consent