File #: 26-0494    Version: 1
Type: City Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/4/2026 In control: Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council
On agenda: 3/16/2026 Final action: 3/16/2026
Title: Subject: Support Of California Senate Bill 959 (Grayson) From: Councilmember Ramachandran Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of California Senate Bill 959 (Grayson) Which Would (1) Empower Local Fire Officials To Determine Whether California Schools Should Cancel Classes Due To The Threat Of Wildfires, (2) Ensure That Schools Would Not Lose Average Daily Attendance Funding For Preemptively Canceling Classes When Facing Wildfire Danger, And (3) Keep Students And Residents In Oakland And Neighboring Communities Safe As The Frequency And Severity Of Wildfires Continues To Increase Statewide
Sponsors: Janani Ramachandran
Attachments: 1. View Memo, 2. View Attachment 1, 3. View Attachment 2, 4. View Legislation

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Subject:                      Support Of California Senate Bill 959 (Grayson)

From:                                           Councilmember Ramachandran

Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of California Senate Bill 959 (Grayson) Which Would (1) Empower Local Fire Officials To Determine Whether California Schools Should Cancel Classes Due To The Threat Of Wildfires, (2) Ensure That Schools Would Not Lose Average Daily Attendance Funding For Preemptively Canceling Classes When Facing Wildfire Danger, And (3) Keep Students And Residents In Oakland And Neighboring

Communities Safe As The Frequency And Severity Of Wildfires Continues To Increase Statewide