*Community & Economic Development Committee, March 10, 2026
Approves Federal Lead Hazard Reduction Grant acceptance and Habitat for Humanity agreement, 4-0
What happened
This Community & Economic Development Committee meeting of the Oakland City Council contained no zoning or entitlement decisions; all substantive votes were grant acceptances and an informational housing report forwarded to the full Council.
- Jurisdiction
- Oakland, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 4-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Federal Lead Hazard Reduction Grant acceptance and Habitat for Humanity agreement
Resolution authorizing the city administrator to accept and appropriate up to $4,400,000 in grant funds from the Federal Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, enter into a professional services agreement with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley Inc. (not to exceed $4,021,094.30) for grant administration of lead-based paint mitigation and healthy homes program, waive local/small local business enterprise, local employment, apprenticeship and RFP/RFQ requirements, and enter agreements up to $334,878.13 with workforce development providers. Forwarded to 03/16/2026 special City Council agenda on consent. Passed 4-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
This Community & Economic Development Committee meeting of the Oakland City Council contained no zoning or entitlement decisions; all substantive votes were grant acceptances and an informational housing report forwarded to the full Council.
Key Decisions (3)
Federal Lead Hazard Reduction Grant acceptance and Habitat for Humanity agreement
Pro Housing Incentive Pilot Program grant application
HCD Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan informational report
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
About half of all Oakland residents are rent burdened and…
Sentiment
Multiple tenants and advocates pressed for a proactive rental inspection…
Infrastructure
Oakland's housing stock is aging—roughly three-quarters built before 1980 and…
Commercial Demand
City officials cited a shortage of certified lead-remediation contractors, prompting…
Who Spoke (16)
On the record: the chair, 2 councilmembers, 4 staff members, and 8 members of the public.
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