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Libby,
Are you registered to vote? This Monday, October 10, Alameda County began mailing out ballots to all registered voters. If you haven't gotten the chance to register, or can't remember if you are, you can check your voter registration status here. The deadline to register online or by mail to receive a mail-in ballot is October 24, while in-person voters can register up until Election Day on Tuesday, November 8.
Welcome to the Mayor’s Weekly Briefing, your weekly Oakland news roundup. You can read, subscribe, and catch up on past newsletters at our newsletter homepage on the City of Oakland website.
In community,
—Libby
MAYOR LIBBY SCHAAF
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Public Safety Update: Engaging Federal Leaders | |
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We can't do it alone. We greatly appreciate our federal representatives Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Senator Alex Padilla for convening a roundtable on Wednesday on gun violence in Oakland. We are proud to have such strong and passionate leaders in Washington. As we work towards safer communities, we must appreciate the leaders of these communities for their dedication and advocacy for public safety. Today was also an opportunity to gather, in community, to lift up solutions and express gratitude to all those helping to heal.
To catch up on what Oakland is doing right now to combat gun violence, listen to my interview on KQED's Forum with OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong and Violence Prevention Chief Guillermo Cespedes.
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Oakland Launches Fast Charging Station Near Lake | |
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On Wednesday, Oakland celebrated the opening of an EVgo fast charging station near Lake Merritt. Just across from the Grand Lake Theatre, this public electric vehicle charging station features six 200kW fast chargers, which can charge a vehicle up to 80% in 15-45 minutes. Since adopting the Equitable Climate Action Plan in 2020, Oakland has made critical strides in fighting the climate crisis while ensuring that the benefits of our actions go first and foremost to Oaklanders who need them most. This convenient new ZEV site shows our commitment to ensuring that all Oaklanders—including renters—are part of this critical transition.
And next week, Oakland's bold and transformative Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan comes to the City Council for approval! In addition to electric cars, the plan will encourage e-bikes, electric scooters, & micromobility.
Oakland's Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan
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New Program Converts Unpermitted Units to ADUs | |
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Oakland’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program (ADULP) provides financing and technical assistance to low-income homeowners to convert an existing unpermitted secondary unit into a legal Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU).
The Program will provide a low interest deferred payment construction loan of up to $100,000 per household, along with guidance with design development and the competitive construction bidding process. The property must be in an Opportunity Zone (roughly from West Oakland through the International Blvd corridor). Refer to the eligibility terms and pre-application survey here to request more information. Priority Application Deadline is December 1st,
2022. Applications will be accepted to the waitlist until February 1st, 2023.
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Do you have an idea for a capital project you want the City to invest in? Every two years the Capital Improvement Program guides how the City of Oakland will invest in projects that build, replace, or improve public assets such as buildings, roads, and parks. We are accepting community-suggested project ideas until tomorrow, October 14 for consideration in the upcoming two-year budget. Learn more and tell us about your idea at the link below.
Oakland's Capital Improvement Program
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Walking for Peace this Fall with Ceasefire | |
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When community gathers together, our streets are safer. This fall, join Faith in Action East Bay for night walk in areas disproportionately affected by gun violence. These walks truly show our community's resilience and determination to make Oakland a safer place to live for all residents.
Neighborhood Councils are also a great way for Oaklanders to get involved and help prevent crime. Neighborhood Councils aka Neighborhood Crime Prevention Councils (NCPC’s) are made up of Oakland residents working in partnership with City departments and outside agencies to solve problems and build a healthy, resilient community. Find your Neighborhood Council, and their meeting schedule here.
Faith In Action-Ceasefire
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“Driskell’s Red Dogs aka I Live in a Black Marble Palace with Black Panthers and White Doves #8,” a piece from Oakland painter Mary Lovelace O'Neal, who was recently honored at the de Young Museum.
SF Chronicle Datebook Article
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- The City of Oakland Housing & Community Development Department is happy to announce the release of the 2022 Request for Proposals for Homekey 3.0. In anticipation of the State's third Homekey application cycle in early 2023, the City is seeking proposals for permanent, semi-permanent, and/or interim affordable housing for homeless and formerly homeless individuals and households through the City of Oakland Homekey RFP:
- Proposals are Due Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:00PM
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The City of Oakland has released the Homekey RFP via the City Homekey website. Please submit your proposal through the online application portal on the website. Proposals will be due Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 4:00PM.
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RFP Info Session- October 21, 2022 at 1:00PM Link to join.
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The Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant Program launched this week on Monday, October 10! The program is providing funding to small businesses in the county that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible brick-and-mortar businesses can apply a one-time grant of $10,000 and eligible home-based businesses can apply for $5,000. Grant funds will not require repayment. Please visit acbusiness.org to learn about eligibility, read the FAQs, and more. The grant period closes on October 31, 2022. Program materials are available in multiple languages.
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The Bay Area Mural Program is a non-profit "turning bare, blighted walls into artistic community landmarks". Many of the Oakland's murals have come to life through BAMP. Check out their website here, where you can also schedule a free Downtown Oakland Mural Tour and get an insider's perspective on some of the stories behind Oakland's street art and the artists who created them.
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Clear the drain before the rain! Residents and businesses can help minimize flooding in their neighborhood by volunteering with the City’s Adopt-A-Drain program to keep a storm drain near their home or business free of debris. By signing up, you will receive storm notification emails before large storm events, and the City can provide rakes, brooms, dust pans, bags and other supplies. To sign up, visit this link or call (510) 238-7630.
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Running for a Better Oakland is a non-profit organization that encourages Kindergarten-12th grade Oakland students to develop healthy lifestyles through running. Through training and encouragement, RBO helps students build confidence and set goals, giving them tools for achievement and hard work they can draw on in all areas of their lives. The Fall 2022 season begins on September 17, with practices on Saturdays at Snow Park by Lake Merritt. The program is completely free for students, teachers, and school staff. Those interested can get more info and register here.
- Visit Oakland has launched the Oakland Vegan Trail, an online gastronomic guide that boasts 20+ plant-based restaurants found in The Town. The Oakland Vegan Trail map includes an overview of each restaurant, with menu highlights, location, and contact information.
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The Sam Taylor Foundation is a Bay Area nonprofit that promotes emotional well-being and prevents suicide for our community’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow. Donate here.
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Oakland’s Tool Lending Library has all kinds of tools including circular saws, gardening tools, hammers, and screwdrivers available to be checked out, just like a book! The Tool Lending Library is located at 5205 Telegraph Avenue, and open every day but Sunday.
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Seniors and people living with physical challenges can purchase TaxiScrip books at a discount. Participants arrange their own rides by calling a taxi company in contract with the City of Oakland. For more information, call 510-238-3036 and leave a message, or check online at the City's website.
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ICAC’s Safe Car Park Program aims to provide safe overnight parking for individuals & families living out of their cars. Washing station, showers & laundry services Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm & access to care packages, minor auto repair, ticket, and DMV registration support. For general information on ICAC or on the Safe Car Park Program, visit interfaithac.org or call (510) 239-8832
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Children Rising is looking for volunteer reading and math tutors to help elementary school children in Oakland area schools for the 2022-2023 school year. No experience is necessary; we supply training and teaching materials. Our tutors work one-on-one with students below grade level in reading and math. The time commitment is 2 hours every week during school hours as a part of a supported, onsite tutor team. Learn More or Apply Now.
- The City’s Economic & Workforce Development Department has launched a permanent business support program in Oakland’s neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Business Assistance program has added a sixth location and opened appointment dates for Oakland entrepreneurs and business owners to get advice and support. Appointments can be booked online at this link or by calling (510) 238-7398.
- REMINDER: Even though the federal moratorium has ended, Oakland's eviction moratorium remains in place. Find rental resources here.
OPPORTUNITIES
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Public Ethics Commission: The Public Ethics Commission is an independent commission made up of Oakland residents and charged with ensuring fairness, openness, honesty and integrity in Oakland City government. The Commission trained almost 800 city staff and elected officials on government ethics requirements in 2021. Apply to be a Commissioner and help lead the Public Ethics Commission to an even greater impact! Find more info and apply here.
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Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities. The MCPD represents and addresses the concerns of the disability community, acting as the City’s designated advisory body for ADA compliance. In the past year, the Commission has worked with City and community agencies and organizations such as OakDOT, the Oakland Fire Department, MACRO, the Oakland Community Police Review Agency, PG&E, Oakland Public Works, and many more. Find more information here!
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Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board. The LPAB identifies historic landmarks in Oakland, conducts design review hearings on historic properties, and advises the Planning Commission and City Council on preservation. Interested Oaklanders, including historians, architects, city planners and real estate brokers, can apply here.
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Waste Management of Alameda County has created an Oakland Talent Advisor position and is currently looking to fill the role. This position will focus on recruiting Oakland residents for jobs at WMAC and if desired other WM locations in the Bay Area. The Oakland Talent Advisor will be based at our office on 98th Avenue and ideally will be filled by an Oakland resident. Anyone interested in the position can contact our Louis Ramirez, our Area Director for People at lramire3@wm.com or 214-626-8803.
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Men of Color! Be a mirror for young kings to read, write, and discover. Change the face of education! Sign up to be an Early Literacy Tutor here. These are paid positions with benefits and professional development opportunities.
- CalCareers is an expansive database of job postings from the State of California, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, entry-level, and student jobs across California. Access the site here.
- Interested in serving your city and contributing to a holistic, comprehensive, vision of public safety? Consider a career with Oakland Police Department at opdjobs.com
- Oakland Unified School District is hiring for a variety of roles! Find out more at the OUSD Jobs Portal.
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AC Transit is hiring bus operators. Jobs start at $22.11/hour after paid training. Learn more about further opportunities here.
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The County of Alameda recently announced the investment of $4 million to the local Early Care and Education system for existing infrastructure needs and capacity building of the field. One-time grants will be awarded to eligible licensed Family Child Care (FCC) and Center-based programs in Alameda County. Visit the website to learn about grant eligibility, award levels, and apply!
- The City of Oakland has a variety of job opportunities available. Find a list of postings here.
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The City of Oakland is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities (MCPD). The MCPD represents and addresses the concerns of the disability community, acting as the City’s designated advisory body for ADA compliance. Applicants should live or work within the City of Oakland and demonstrate relevant professional and/or personal expertise to advise the Mayor and the City Council on matters affecting the rights of persons with disabilities in Oakland. If this sounds like you, find more information here!
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Are you committed to fair housing and rent regulation in Oakland? The Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board (aka the Rent Board) enforces the Rent Adjustment Ordinance and fosters fair housing for a diverse population of renters, hears rent adjustment appeals, and develops regulations for the Rent Adjustment Program. This is a great opportunity to learn more about rent regulation in Oakland as well as serve the community! You can learn more and fill out an online application here.
- Oakland residents have access to 5,000 free online courses in multiple languages to help advance your career of prepare to return to work. Learn more here.
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