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

Committee

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

Introduced

November 19, 2025

On agenda

December 16, 2025

Passed

December 16, 2025

Enactment no.

90987 C.M.S.

Where it was heard

Meeting of the Oakland City Council - CANCELLATION Dec 16, 2025 Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council Dec 16, 2025 Adopted Pass *Rules & Legislation Committee Dec 4, 2025 Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Pass *Rules & Legislation Committee Nov 20, 2025 Scheduled