City Council · Jul 13, 2026
Monday1 h 49 min8 officials identified14 public speakers3 agenda itemsRoll call: 7 present, 1 excused (clerk)Video: KTOP
The longest item after routine business: Second Amendment To Coliseum Complex Sale Agreement, 1 h 40 min of this 1 h 49 min meeting.
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What happened
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- The council took up an ordinance authorizing the city administrator to amend the purchase and sale agreement for the city’s undivided 50% interest in the Coliseum complex.8:44
- A presenter from the Economic and Workforce Development Department described the second amendment, including a $50 million arena parcel sale and a $60 million stadium parcel sale.12:37
- A city attorney said the item is an ordinance requiring 2 readings.41:03
Quotes
Officials only, in order.
…you just confirm again, in terms of seller financing, this is not the city literally issuing a loan, or can you explain what do we mean by seller financing?Charlene Wang · Councilmember · District 243:18
…did we arrive at 6%? Whatever takes place at the arena, entertainment, whatever Oakland generates 6%. Why didn’t we generate 10%? Why don’t we go to 15%? How do we arrive at 6%?Noel Gallo · Councilmember · District 552:29
Who spoke
8 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Ken HoustonCouncilmember · 11 minFirst speaks at 32:12
- Carroll FifeCouncilmember · District 3 · 6.2 minFirst speaks at 1:00:16
- Noel GalloCouncilmember · District 5 · 6.1 minFirst speaks at 47:37
- Kevin JenkinsCouncil president · District 6 · 3.4 minFirst speaks at 7:46
- Rowena BrownCouncilmember · At-Large · 2.6 minFirst speaks at 29:33
- Janani RamachandranCouncilmember · District 4 · 2.3 minFirst speaks at 1:05:29
- Charlene WangCouncilmember · District 2 · 2.2 minFirst speaks at 41:31
- Zac UngerCouncilmember · 0.6 minFirst speaks at 45:40
Roll call: 7 present, 1 excused, 0 absent. From the clerkPublic comment: 14 speakers.
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Hamlet, “City Council, Jul 13, 2026: Oakland.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/oakland/council/meetings/2026-07-13. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Jul 13, 2026.