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10-year Lease Extension Negotiations with A"s-Impact on Raiders Coliseum City Plans
Tuesday, June 03, 2014 10:22:30 AM

Good MorningEveryone:
It is my understanding that negotiations for a new 10 year lease extension for the
Oakland Athletics (to continue playing at the Coliseum) are once again proceeding.
This leads to a whole lot of concern regarding the Raiders current negotiations for
their new stadium as part of the Coliseum City project.
I would certainly hope that those of you who are directly involved with these lease
negotiations (with the A's)are taking this into SERIOUS consideration.
I can't imagine that any of you would want to put a possibly very fruitful project
(Coliseum City-the Raiders being the anchor tenant)in jeopardy just to temporarily
keep the A's playing in an outdated stadium that isn't even necessarily suited to host
baseball. I'm aware that the new lease extension "could" potentially include
upgrades to the Coliseum (which just doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me), but
why put that kind of effort into the Coliseum whenthe A's and their ownership
haven't even committed to a long-term solution within the city?
While I would love to see the A's in a new stadium in Oakland also, I can't help but
think how this would negatively impact the Raiders negotiations (in their quest for a
new facility as part of Coliseum City) if you were to move forward with this lease
extension for the A's.
IMHO, I really can't see an instance where the A's negotiationsshould evertake
priority over those of the Raiders. And the following are the simple reasons why: 1.
the Raiders organizationhave proclaimed their will to remain in Oakland for as long
as I can remember and2. the A's organization meanwhile, havedesperately
attempted to flee first to Fremont, then to San Jose. The only reason they are still
willing to speak to youis because MLB, the San Francisco Giants, and the
courtshave prevented them from making such a move.
I very much hope that this situation is handled very delicately, as the Raiders
franchise has been the only Oakland professional sports team to continually voice
their desire to remain in the city publicly. It would be an absolutecrying shame for
you to freeze outthe one entity thatis actively attempting to call Oakland home for
the foreseeable future. A lot is at stake and riding on your shoulders.
Warmest Regards,
Danielle Norman

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A's Lease Extension Negotiations and Coliseum Cify ENA

Dear Mayor Quan, Council Members and Mr. Gardner:

This letter follows up on my letter sent July 2,2014 and responds to additional
information received since then. The purpose of the July 2nd letter was to clarify issues related
to the A's Lease Extension Negotiations and the ENA with the City regarding the Coliseum City
development. We have been told that some interpret the July 2nd letter as a threat to sue the
City; I can assure you, this is not our intent with this letter or the July 2nd conespondence.
Neither should be treated as a threat to sue the City. We and the ENA team understand that
lawsuits do not build projects.
As we have stated numerous times to both staff and elected officials, the goal is to keep
both the A's and the Raiders in Oakland. The Coliseum City project can and should provide
facilities for both the Raiders and the A's. Our conceffr regarding timing stems from the
schedule and timetable we have received through input from the City and Raiders to try to have a
stadium ready by the 2018 football season. It may be possible to accommodate a two-year notice
period for the A's to vacate the current facility providing there is a reasonable trigger for the
notice, subject to additional discussions with the Raiders.
The City has made a farsighted investment in the Coliseum City project - investing over
$4 rnillion in the Specific Plan and EIR for the project to create the new facilities that both teams
have said they wanted. The project includes the adjacent hotel, retail, office and housing uses
that are critical to the private equity financing for the project -as well as providing tax benefits
and jobs for the City and County. The correct trigger for the beginning of construction of this
progress is properly the subject of the DDA that we expect to negotiate this fall. To have a third
party dictate sorne of the terms of that DDA is not a reasonable approach.

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ENA deliverables. The ENA team has been working diligently with the Raiders toward an
agreement that is the cornerstone of negotiating the DDA. Because some of the analysis was
more complex than was initially perceived and because of the long delay in completing the
execution of the amendment to the ENA which delayed payment for some of the work, the ENA
team is behind on some of the specific deliverables. As the City knows by experience, specific
deadlines for major projects often need to be adjusted. The ENA team is on schedule to have all
the deliverables produced before October and to commence negotiations on the DDA at the end

of the summer.
We welcome cooperative discussions with the City, the County, the JPA, the Raiders
and the A's to achieve a result that can and will benefit all parties. We can do this quickly, but
we hope artificial time deadlines will not disrupt the City's investment in a project that will have
tremendous benefits for everyone. The ENA team hopes to meet with each of you in the coming
weeks to review the status of the plans and the deliverables for Coliseum City.

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Dear Councilmember Schaaf:

As a proud District 4 resident, I write to ask that you vote yes on the Oakland As Stadium License
Agreement currently before the Council.

I have a very unique perspective on thisas Senior Counsel for the As, I helped negotiate the
agreement with the JPA. Ive been involved with this on a daily basis for at least the last year. Its
been a grind.

But I write you instead as a concerned Oakland resident and parent. My wife Lauren and I moved
here from Chicago 3 years ago, and immediately fell in love with Oakland. When we looked for a
permanent home this past fall, we looked only in Oakland, settling in Montclair. We are raising a
(now 18 month-old) daughter here, plan to send her to school here, and have the same concerns as
all other Oakland parents, which certainly do not include baseball.

With that, we want to see the As build a new stadium in Oakland and stay here forever. The As
continued presence here will greatly benefit Oaklands future generations. A new ballpark,
alongside the Citys other public works, will help spur crucially needed commercial, residential and
civic development between downtown and the Coliseum site. This has happened in other cities and
it absolutely can happen here as well.

I know this is also what you and the Council want. Given that, and knowing what I know from inside
the As, I very strongly urge you to approve this agreement. Im confident that the agreements
terms are not going to change, so I think the time to act is now. The agreement, while maybe not
perfect, is fair. More importantly, the Councils approval will be the critical first step in securing the
As long-term as a valuable Oakland asset.

I work closely alongside Lew Wolff every day. I can tell you unequivocally that his intentions to
explore a privately-financed ballpark at the Coliseum site are pure. Thats not a guarantee that it
will happen, of course, but I am confident that we will aggressively pursue it.

Frankly, if I didnt believe all that, I wouldnt be here. And you have my personal commitment that I
will do everything that I can do to turn the vision into reality.

Im glad that you and your colleagues are looking at all angles on this, and I think it is admirable that
you are doing what you think is best even though some criticize you for doing so. That is a sign of

strong leadership. My advice is simply to have faith; I think you will be happy that you did.

Bottom line, as a resident I can only recommend what I think is best for Oakland. I recognize that
you are working with much more information than I am, but I feel compelled to give you my honest
read on things. I hope it is helpful.

If you have any questions for me, please call me any time at your convenience.

Thanks for your time.

Ryan Horning

RyanHorning
Senior Counsel
510-563-2235
7000 Coliseum Way Oakland , CA 94621

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A"s 10-year Lease Extension Request and Impact on Raiders New Stadium Negotiations
Monday, April 14, 2014 1:30:18 PM

Greeting Everyone:
If I understand correctly, you recently had a meeting with MLB andthe A's
organization last week, to discuss the proposal by theteam to extend their lease at
the Coliseum for an additional 10 years. And from what I was able to gather, it
seems as if you are seriously considering this proposal, which leads to a whole lot of
concern regarding the Raiders current negotiations for their new stadium.
While I would love to see the A's in a new stadium in Oakland also, I can't help but
think how this would negatively impact the Raiders negotiations (in their quest for a
new facility) if you were to indeed accept this proposal. The localpress and media
outletshave jumped on the assumption thatyou will eventually be forcedto choose
between retaining one or the other franchise, and have thus pitted them against
each other on a regular basis. For obvious reasons, this is worrisome for many of us
staunch Raiders supporters.
IMHO, I really can't see an instance where the A's negotiationsshould evertake
priority over those of the Raiders. And the following are the simple reasons why: 1.
the Raiders organizationhave proclaimed their will to remain in Oakland for as long
as I can remember and2. the A's organization meanwhile, havedesperately
attempted to flee first to Fremont, then to San Jose. The only reason they are still
willing to speak to youis because MLB, the San Francisco Giants, and the
courtshave prevented them from making such a move.
And I'd just like to add to the fact, that I also am one of those individuals who is
tired of hearing thejustification that a new ballpark park is financially more feasible
than a new football stadium because of the fact that baseballplays 82 home games
a year, while football only plays 10. If the new football stadium has a retractable
roof (as has been rumored), many more events could potentially be held in said
facility, further justifying the costs to construct it. I don't really think we need to list
all of the potential events, do we?
One quick fact: which franchise has shed more light globally and given name
recognitionto Oakland as a city? It certainly isn't the A's. And the city's own
professional basketball team (Warriors)won't even take the name. It is obviously the
Raiders brand. This is a fact that should not go unnoticed, andshould strongly be
used to your advantage when marketing the city as a destination point in the future.
All of you had better handle this situation very delicately, as the Raiders franchise
has been the only Oakland professional sports team to continually voice their desire
to remain in the city publicly. It would be an absolutecrying shame for you to freeze
outthe one entity thatis actively attempting to call Oakland home for the
foreseeable future. A lot is at stake and riding on your shoulders.
Warmest Regards,
Danielle Norman

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Blog Update: Budget Passed, Sports Negotiations, OPD Academy Grads: Special Report, Oakland In The News--and More!
Saturday, July 12, 2014 5:58:21 PM

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Blog Update ~ From the Desk of

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan

Dear Dan,

THANK YOU OAKLAND, WE

DID IT!
By Friday, it looked as though we
may have attained our goal of
securing commitments to hire 2,000
youth in the Mayor's Summer Jobs
Program (MSJP). We expect
confirmations on Monday for about
two dozen remaining slots! This
means so much, particularly this
summer, when there is not just a
national shortage of jobs for youth,
but MSJP has a huge impact in many Oakland neighborhoods where the
unemployment rate is over 30%. Read our story below and meet the City
Interns that I am welcoming (above photo) in the City Council Chambers on July
7th.

Stroll, Bike, Skate or Dance the Golden Gate Neighborhood

Without Cars
Saturday July 12, 11 am - 3 pm, Doyle Street and San Pablo Ave bet 65th
and 55th St
In a series of events to introduce our city to our neighborhoods, I have been
collaborating with WOBO, Walk Oakland Bike Oakland. Today's event will
circle Doyle Street and San Pablo Avenue between 65th and 55th Streets.
65th and 55th Streets will be part of the event route between Doyle & San Pablo.
This is a similar collaboration that brought us Love Our Lake Day last year and
which we will repeat this September.
What is "Love Our Neighborhood Day?"
The event is NOT a street fair; there will be no vendors with the exception of
food trucks and event swag. It's part of an Open Streets Initiative, Oaklavia,
produced by Walk Oakland Bike Oakland to encourage people to play, to move
and to exercise on safe, auto-free streets. For just a few hours, participants come
out and play, get to know local businesses, community resources and
organizations throughout the route.
This event is created by a core volunteer team of residents from Emeryville and
Golden Gate neighbors, SPAGGIA (San Pablo Area Golden Gate
Improvement Association), and community advocates from Actual Cafe,
Victory Burger, A PLACE for Sustainable Living and Revolights.

Photo of Wood Tavern from the article above byCatherine Karnow

Another High-Profile, National Story About the City We Love

When I became Mayor, many people told me that they wanted us to work on
telling the real Oakland story. Three years later, the City's national image
continues to evolve, thanks to the work of many people and groups who share
responsibility for the many exciting changes in our city. Although you may notice
a few errors and many omissions, please share articles like this one, from the
latest National Geographic's Intelligent Traveler blog, with friends and family
around the world. Let's make the good news go viral!

Click here to read and share: City to Watch: Oakland Rising

I have prepared and sent these weekly newsletters since my days on the School
Board and the City Council for precisely that reason: to tell the real Oakland
story. Be sure to check out the special section at the end of every biweekly Blog
Update called Oakland in the News, to see a collection of media from the past
two weeks that focuses on our Town. It is clear to anyone looking at the
headlines and the content of these articles that Oakland is a place where things
are happening.

Let's Go, Oakland!

As the summer continues, let's support our hometown teams. Right now, the
big excitement is about the Oakland Athletics' Division first-place position.
We are clearly Kings of the Bay with this week's 3-1 series win over the
Giants--and hopefully there is still a chance of a Bay Bridge World Series.
Either way, we are already planning a victory parade down Broadway.

When I became Mayor, I was told that all the teams were literally gone and
that we shouldn't try to keep them. I believe the City deserves its teams and I
have been working very hard for the last three years to build a future for
them in Oakland. Today we are in negotiations for an additional lease
extension for the A's that is fair to the citizens and to a stadium deal for the
Raiders. I refuse to give up. These are very complex deals and there is a lot of
speculation, misinformation and media fervor.
As a rule, I do not comment on negotiation details, but I felt this week I had
to speak out about the unfortunate pitting of one team against another. Please
read the article below.
I hope to see you at the games this season! For the entire A's season schedule,
clickhere.GO A'S!
In this issue of my Blog Update (below), I will discuss in detail a number of
timely issues. Click on the link to see each of the sections below:
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City Hall News

Sports Update
Special Feature: Here For You: Profile of OPD Academy #169
Public Safety Trends and Developments
Budget and Finance
Transportation
Youth and Education
Photo of the Week
Coming Soon
Technology
Resident Survey
Oakland in the News

We hope you will find this information useful as we move Oakland forward--together!


Let's go, Oakland!

Jean Quan
Oakland Mayor
P.S. If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to subscribe to these
weekly newsletters by clicking this link. It's easy and convenient. And if you
have an Oakland event you would like us to consider for publication, please send
information in the format below along with a high resolution image, two weeks
in advance, to this email address: MJQNewsletter@gmail.com. We look
forward to hearing from you!

Democrats Come to Town

California Democratic Party meets in Oakland

The California Democratic Party is hosting its 2014 Summer Executive Board Meetingfrom July 11-13 at the Oakland
Marriott City Center. Conventioneers have sold out the hotel and they will be spending money on restaurants,
transportation and shopping.
On Opening Day July 12, I joined Congresswoman Barbara Lee at the Marriott to welcome the California Democratic
Party Executive Committee to Oakland. We are proud to have them as our guests and we want to welcome these
delegates and public officials from throughout the State to experience today's Oakland.

CITY HALL NEWS

VIDEO: Superintendent Antwan Wilson Introductory Press Conference July 1

Welcoming Incoming OUSD Superintendent Antwan Wilson
Thanks to everyone who came to welcome new Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Antwan Wilson and
to thank outgoing Interim Superintendent and School Board member Gary Yee on July 1 at City Hall. In his speech
at the press conference, the new Superintendent laid down the gauntlet for students, staff, parents, and partners in
his initial address to the Oakland community, declaring that his mantra for OUSD is: "Success for all. No excuses."
Like to know more about the man who has taken charge of our school system, his background, how he was chosen
and what his plans are the his first 100 days? The entire 30 minute press conference can be viewed in the video
above, hosted by School Board President Jody London. Wilson's remarks begin at (7:07). Read about him in this
Oakland Tribune articleNew Oakland schools chief not afraid to make tough decisions. On behalf of the entire
community, we wish him and his family a warm welcome to the city of Oakland.

Appointment of Citizens' Police Review Board Executive Director

After years of discussions with Federal Monitors and Compliance Director, the City is finalizing the reorganization of
the CPRB. After a national search Mr. Anthony W. Finnell, Sr. will be the City of Oakland Citizens' Police Review
Board (CPRB) Executive Director, effective July 7, 2014. Mr. Finnell has over 23 years of experience with
investigating police misconduct and building a bridge between the community and the police department. Currently,
he serves as the Supervising Investigator for the Independent Police Review Authority in Chicago, Illinois, overseeing
the areas of case assignment, misconduct complaint review, investigation compliance, and recommendations for
suspension for the Chicago Police Department. Mr. Finnell holds a Master of Business Administration from Keller
Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Oakland City
University. Please join me in congratulating Anthony Finnell on his appointment and thanking Patrick Caceres for his
leadership during this period of transition. Info here

At the same time many civilians have been trained to take citizen complaints, so that these complaints can be moved

from the police department to CPRB as part of the restructuring.

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SPORTS UPDATE

A's and Raiders Negotiations

All of us--my administration, the City Council and the community--share the same goal: to keep both the A's and the
Raiders at home here in Oakland.
Let me be crystal clear: I want this lease agreement with the A's signed so that we can move ahead with discussions
about building a new stadium for the A's.
It is unfortunate that some people think that we can't keep both teams in Oakland. There is no reason to pit the
teams against each other.
The A's lease extension is not in conflict with what the Raiders want. We have plenty of room for all of our teams.
The attorney for the Coliseum City team has said that "the goal is to keep both the A's and the Raiders in Oakland."
The serious negotiations now underway with both our sports teams--the A's and the Raiders-- are extremely
complex, multimillion-dollar negotiations, involving many interested parties. These types of transactions are best
negotiated with the parties directly, not in public or in the media. More importantly, these negotiations will not reach
constructive conclusion with grandstanding and posturing in the press.
The fans, the residents of Oakland and the teams are counting on us to reach an agreement that will be mutually
beneficial for all parties, and that is precisely where my efforts remain focused.
Over the past two years, I have been working very hard to keep our sports teams in Oakland, even when no one else
thought it was possible to keep them. While there remain many details to be worked out, we are making good
progress toward our goal.
There is no reason we cannot negotiate an agreement that will allow both the A's and the Raiders to build new and
improved stadium facilities in Oakland, something which both teams desire and which their fans (the best in the
nation) deserve.
The A's and Raiders are here, and we intend to keep them here for many years to come. This is the goal that I fully
expect to achieve.
We should all be playing for the same team: Team Oakland.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

The graduates of the 169th Oakland Police Academy receive a standing ovation from family and friends seated in the upstairs gallery at the
Scottish Rite Temple, July 3

Special Report: Here For You

In-depth profile of Oakland's newest police officers

On July 3, the 169th Oakland Police Academy hosted its graduation ceremony at the Scottish Rite Temple. It was a
sparkling day, with the blue waves of Lake Merritt glinting across the street. The architecturally-stunning auditorium
was packed to its ornate rafters with the men, women, children, seniors, fiancees, boyfriends, husbands and wives,
uncles and aunts, fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews-and of
course, good friends-of the newly-minted class of 34 Oakland police officers representing the 169th. But who are
they? Who are the people who have just been deputized to patrol our streets and increase the peace? Who is the
modern-day Oakland police officer?
Recruiting and training a modern-day Oakland police officer is a lengthy process, five days a week (but more than
40 hours per week), which requires patience and commitment on both sides. Of the 2,000 recruits who submitted a
written application for the 169th, many fewer passed the written test, which is the first step toward achieving a spot at
the Academy. Of course, there is a next step for those lucky individuals. Those who have passed the written test are
invited to take the grueling physical fitness test, after which only those who pass are invited to progress to the next
step, the "oral board," an interview panel to screen for the right mental attitude and ability to express themselves. By
the time of the oral board, the original roster has dwindled from 2,000 to around 300 applicants.
But the selection process is not over. Only those who pass the intense face-to-face oral board interview can then
become the subjects of a thorough background check of the applicant's past and current situation. If and only if their
background checks are acceptable, the remaining recruits must then undergo a polygraph test--to gauge their
honesty and response to stress. Finally after the polygraph results have been tallied, there were only 55 of the
original applicants who could pass muster and who were invited to join the 169th Oakland Police Academy.
According to Officer Luke Sincerny, Recruit Training Officer and an 8-year veteran of OPD as a firearms trainer, the
training process is arduous. It required the 169th class to undergo a total 1,169 training hours. Sincerny explains that
the purpose of the Academy is two-fold: (1) To determine if a career as a police officer is the right thing for each
applicant and (2) To clarify that your presence as an officer would be a benefit for the community.
The results of this exhaustive screening and training process were clearly visible at the graduation ceremony on July
3. Out of the two thousand who initially applied, out of the fifty-four who entered the 169th Class, only thirty-four
thoughtful, fit and disciplined recruits emerged to be sworn in as new OPD officers.
The following is a portrait of just one of the recent graduates--new Oakland police officers--of the 169th Oakland
Police Academy.

Officer Uriel Martinez

32-year-old Uriel Martinez was born in Mexico City and immigrated to the United States at the age of 19. His family
landed in Pleasanton, where his mother became a baker and his father a warehouse supervisor. From his hardworking parents, he learned three important lessons: "One: Respect others as you want to be respected. Two:
Always be courteous and helpful. And above all, Three: Love your family more than anything else."
These values encouraged the young man through the difficult process of learning to thrive in America by mastering
the English language. He made a diligent effort to read, listen to music and socialize with friends-in English--to help
him develop his verbal and written skills. He graduated high school and enrolled at Las Positas College in
Livermore, where he received a certificate in Photography and an Associate Degree in Art. To this day, the arts
remain his passion. "I'm a photographer" is the word he uses to describe himself.
He decided to become a police officer because "It's unique. It takes passion to help people. It's an honorable
profession and I want to give back to the community." Before enrolling in OPD Academy #169, he was working at a
bank. "I heard on the radio the Oakland Police Department was hiring, so I decided to apply."
Of the process to become an Oakland police officer, Officer Martinez reports, "It's really hard. You have to be
mentally and physically fit. You also have to have a positive mindset and be able to adjust to changes, for example,
working long hours with little sleep (and) a lot of physical training."
"(My) Spanish will help me tremendously. I want to be able to help the Hispanic
community in Oakland, to be the person who can listen to their problems, their
complaints, even their compliments! They will feel more comfortable talking to
someone who understands their language and culture. They can relate to them (the
Spanish-speaking officers)."
Martinez wants to encourage other bilingual people to become part of the OPD. His
advice? "Look into your heart. If you truly want to become a police officer, the OPD
provides the opportunity to share your passion and skills."

His extended family gathered after the celebration, descending from the packed
observers' gallery section of the Scottish Rite Temple down to the floor, where the
graduates had been seated in rows of folding chairs. Everyone beamed. There
were hugs and kisses and handshakes and pats on the shoulder and back. The
most important people in the world, the ones he was taught to love above all else-his family-were on hand to wish him every success and to marvel at his
accomplishments. The new officer glowed, clearly basking in the enormity of the
experience and the pride of his parents. But his brown eyes were serious and
steady.
Officer Martinez has this to say to the public about his fellow graduates of the 169th
: "We are going to do the best we can to bring peace, equality and we will do it with
fair justice. We want them (the public) to know that we're here for THEM."
Spanish-speaking new Officers Uriel

The 170th Academy graduates in late October; the 171st class commences in early Martinez (left) and Ernesto Hernandez
(right) pose after a heartfelt ceremony
October.
The 169th Oakland Police Academy
The 34 graduates are (in alphabetical order):
Roland Alexander Aguilar
Patrick Gabriel Airoso
Jose Luis Alcantar
Casey Elizabeth Altman
Chris Alroy Alva
Kevin Lee Anderson
Adam Kyle Barragan
William Patrick Berger
Julian Bordona
Jason Michael Cach
Micah Kihapi'ilani Cannella
Brian Anthony Castillo
Sophia Alma Garrett Coysh
Xavier Alejandro Diaz
Maxwell Steven D'orso
Michael Ericksen
William James Fogarty
Robert Ray Hardy
Ernesto Clemente Hernandez
Brandon Pierre Hraiz
Jesus Efrain Iniguez
Vanessa Alita-Marie Kelley
Matthew Bryan Lee
Carlos Manuel Lopez
Aung Tint Lwin
Edgar Macedo
Uriel G. Martinez-Contreras
Daniel Darnell Mullens
Roberto Rene Rececendez
Kenneth Christopher Reynolds Jr.
Robert Walter Spring
Benjamin Sebastian Stolz
Joshua W. Trujillo
James Kenji Yamashita

before a packed house of family,

friends, OPD brass ad city officials at
Scottish Rite Temple on July 3

New Officer Vanessa Kelley shares a special moment after the ceremony with her father, Darrell Kelley, Oakland Police Department Sergeant
of Police

New Officer Micah Canella (wearing leis) stands next to his proud father, Officer Michael Cannella of the Honolulu Police Department (right)
and his mother Angela Cid (left). They are flanked by his grandparents and his fiance Natalie Walrenn. The entire family flew to Oakland from
Hawaii to attend the ceremony on July 3.

Most trainees received their badges from Chief Sean Whent, although five had the distinct honor of being pinned by
members of their own family who currently serve in law enforcement:
Vanessa Kelley - Father, Darrell Kelley, Oakland Police Department, Sergeant of Police
Micah Cannella - Uncle, Jeffrey Cid, Oakland Police Department, Police Officer; father Michael Cannella,
Honolulu Police Department, Police Officer
Kevin Anderson - Cousin, Jared Jaksch, Vallejo Police Department, Corporal
William Berger - Cousin, Nick Piermarini, Concord Police Department, Police Officer
Daniel Mullens - Brother, Dominic Mullens, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Officer

Class valedictorian Michael Ericksen speaks as Mayor Quan, Chief When and OPD top brass listen onstage

Officer Michael Ericksen was honored as class valedictorian for having the highest overall academic and
performance standing in the class. He gave a speech that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in the packed hall.
Mayor Jean Quan, OPD Chief Sean Whent and 8-year-old Emilio Marco Bejarano-Penn with his father Sasha Penn

In a special gesture of love and respect, the 169th included an honorary graduate in their class ceremony. Emilio
Marco Bejarano Penn, 8, proudly dressed in his own miniature OPD uniform including hat and gloves, was saluted
by Chief Sean Whent, who pinned an honorary badge on his chest. Emilio, who has been diagnosed with a terminal
illness, has dreams of growing up to be a police officer and "catching all the bad guys."
The diversity of the City of Oakland is reflected in the class, with many of the graduates speaking a second language,
including Spanish, Tagalog, Burmese, German, French, and Danish. Of the 34 graduates, 3 are women and 31 are
men. Many are college graduates and all come from interesting life and work experiences. The addition of the
graduates to the police force is an important accomplishment in our continued efforts to grow the Police Department
and increase public safety in the City of Oakland.
With distinct honor and pride, the new officers vowed to protect, honor and serve the communities and families of
Oakland. We welcome their presence in the public safety community of Oakland.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Oakland Police Department

New Human Trafficking Website
The Oakland Police Department is committed to combating sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. On
Friday June 27, 2014 the Oakland Police Department launched a new Human Trafficking section on the Department's
website.
This website will display booking photos of individuals arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution and profiting
from prostitution. The information and photos are intended to keep our community informed about the people who
have been arrested and charged for prostitution related offenses. The arrestee's name, date of birth, city of
residence and date of arrest will be posted along with their booking photo. The photos and information will be
updated twice a month. Here is an interesting article from Time Magazine which details the bold initiative. Click here
We are dedicated to identifying and rescuing victims of trafficking and locating and arresting perpetrators of this
crime. OPD works closely with the Alameda County District Attorney's Office to hold the perpetrators of these serious
crimes accountable and with victim advocacy groups to provide support to the victims.
The community plays an important role in combating trafficking. An informed community is an empowered and safer
community. The Oakland Police Department wants you to know:

You can report suspected prostitution and sex trafficking via our anonymoustip line at510-238-2373.
If you have specific information about the individuals shown above or the crimes for which they've been
arrested, please call510-777-3333to make a police report.
Or if you prefer, use the anonymous tip line at510-238-2373.
Nixle "Tip Watch" allows anonymous tipsters to send OPD a tip three ways:
1. Text TIP OAKLANDPD to 888777 from your cell phone
2. Call our toll-free tip hotline at 855-TIPS-247 (855-847-7247)
3. Submit a tip by web form at nixle.us/tip/oakland-police-department-ca

Police ask for citizens' assistance to further reduce crime

The Oakland Police Department would like to remind you: If You See Crime, Report Crime
Report suspicious activity to the police
Be a good witness but stay safe: property can be replaced but your life cannot
Share everything you can remember:
General features - Gender, race, height, weight, age, hair & eye color, clothing
Distinctive features - Mustache or other facial hair; Scars, piercings, tattoos; glasses
Speech - Low voice, rapid speech, high pitch, etc.
Weapons - Gun, knife, bat, pipe, etc.
Anything else that stood out to you
If you're in Oakland, pre-program your cell phone to the Emergency number (777-3211) so that your emergency call
will not be routed through the Highway Patrol. Instead, it will go directly to Dispatch.
Nixle Tip Watch allows ANONYMOUS tipsters to send OPD a tip three ways:
Text TIP OAKLANDPD to 888777 from your cell phone followed by your tip
Call our toll-free tip hotline at 855-TIPS-247 (855-847-7247)
Submit a tip by web form at nixle.us/tip/oakland-police-department-ca
Anonymous Tipping allows residents to proactively connect with the Oakland Police Department by submitting
anonymous tips via web form and text message. Additionally, with the issuance of a tipping passcode to tipsters, we
can initiate a two-way, anonymous communication to help gather more information.
Visit Nixle.com to receive Oakland Police Department alerts, advisories and community messages, or follow OPD on
Twitter, @oaklandpoliceca.

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BUDGET AND FINANCE

CITY BUDGET

Oakland City Council approves Mayor's budget proposal to fund public safety, restore jobs and services
On Tuesday, July 1, the Oakland City Council approved millions of dollars in investments that the my office and the
City Administrator's Office proposed for public safety, job creation, restoring City services and increasing reserves.
This is a strong step forward for Oakland. As crime continues dropping and our economy is recovering, we're
reinvesting in the resources and strategies that are working to make our neighborhoods safe and revitalized. This is
a great example of the Administration and the City Council coming together to help build a better Oakland, and I
thank my colleagues on the City Council and our budget staff for their incredible dedication and hard work.
The proposal was a midcycle revise, coming at the halfway point in a two-year budget passed in June 2013. Rising
revenues and prior fiscal year's savings gave the City more than $29 million in additional funds to decide how to
either spend or place in reserve. The Council approved nearly everything the Mayor's Office proposed, including:
Public Safety
Funding for the 171st Police Academy
Funding for recruitment of the 172nd Police Academy
Increase funding for the Ceasefire violence reduction program

Add four staff positions to support the Citizen's Police Review Board
Stabilize Our Workforce & Operations
Steadily increase the workforce back to 4010.16 full-time equivalent (FTE), up from a modern low of 3,680.69
FTEs in FY 2012-13 when the Redevelopment Agency was dissolved
Funding for sewer capital improvements and staff levels for sewer replacement and maintenance with funding
derived from the Sewer Service Enterprise Fund
Increase funding for the Animal Shelter, including the addition of 4.0 FTE part-time Animal Control Attendants,
plus $400,000 for additional staff
Economic Growth, Job Creation and Training, Education
Continue bridge funding for the West Oakland Job Resource Center
Expand the youth internship programs to a year-around program
Provide a $500,000 reserve for library services to avert future potentials reductions in library services.
The Council also approved $1.1 million of the funding my office had proposed adding to the City's reserves.
The City Council approved about half that amount to go to reserves and the other half was to be set aside for
future library needs.
The additional spending the Council authorized included:
$1 million to capital improvements for the upcoming Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project
$900,000 for additional street repairs across the City, and
$200,000 to be split evenly between graffiti abatement and addressing illegal dumping.
This is good news as we move Oakland forward--together.

City of Oakland Receives Award for Financial Reporting

The City Of Oakland Received The GFOA Certificate Of Achievement For
Excellence In Financial Reporting - On Wednesday, June 25, the Government
Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)
announced that the City of Oakland has received the GFOA Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13.
This certificate is considered the highest form of recognition in governmental
accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant
accomplishment by a government and its management. The City Administrator
and Finance Department would like to thank all Controller's Bureau staff and all
of the citywide staff for their support. For more information, please contact
Osborn Solitei, Director of Finance/Controller, at (510) 238-3809.
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TRANSPORTATION

AC Transit Fare Changes

Beginning July 1
AC Transit is getting ready to establish a new fare policy beginning July 1. The policy was adopted by the AC Transit
Board of Directors this past December, following more than a year of development and public input. It's designed to
speed boarding and help keep buses on schedule, provide greater convenience and value for the public, and
encourage more customers to switch to Clipper.
Here are the basics of the new policy:
Cash fares stay the same (with new local discounts on Clipper)
The new Day Pass gives customers unlimited local rides all day
Local bus-to-bus transfers are eliminated (meaning customers will pay full fare on each boarding or buy a Day
Pass)
The Local Adult 31-Day Pass costs $5 less
We are enthusiastic about this new policy, expecting it to improve our on-time performance, and bring increased
ridership and revenue. While many riders will have no change to their fares, many others will actually see a reduction
in cost. And everyone will be encouraged to experience the flexibility of the Day Pass, and the convenience and

savings with Clipper.

Detailed info here or for a quick summary, see the fare chart for July 1 here.

A good turnout for the Broadway Transit Circulator Open House on July 10

Broadway Transit Circulator Study Open House

The free Broadway Shuttle has been very successful. There have been many requests to expand it. On Thursday,
July 10, the City of Oakland hosted a public open house to gather community input on the Broadway Transit
Circulator Study. The Broadway Transit Circulator Study is evaluating the feasibility of extending the existing
Broadway Shuttle route to Kaiser Permanente Hospital and the MacArthur BART station, and the potential for either
an electric streetcar on tracks or an enhanced bus service to improve transit efficiency, enhance connections
between the corridor's neighborhoods and spur economic development. Funded by the Caltrans Transportation
Planning Grant program with funding from the U.S. Federal Transit Administration, the study is also reviewing
enhanced bus alternatives that would connect downtown to Brooklyn Basin and Jack London Square to the
Rockridge BART station. For study documents, project schedule and more information, please visit
http://www.oaklandnet.com/BroadwayTransit or contact Zach Seal, Economic Development Specialist &
Broadway Transit Circulator Project Manager, at zseal@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2937.

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YOUTH AND EDUCATION

With students from the 2013 Mayor's Summer Jobs Program (MSJP). This group will work at City Hall
jobs.
Mayor's Summer Jobs Program

Close to the finish line for donations

ON Monday July 7, myself, WIB Executive Director John Bailey and the City Administrator's Office welcomed and
celebrated the 2014 Mayor's Summer Job Program interns at City Hall.

The program began at 9 am in Council Chambers with a warm welcome from City officials. After opening remarks
and a light breakfast, the interns went on a brief tour of City Hall. Following the tour these eager young people were
excited to begin their new jobs in city departments, nonprofits and businesses across Oakland.
I thanked the numerous donors who have contributed to the most successful fundraising year yet for the Mayor's
Summer Jobs Program. The program has grown by leaps and bounds since I took office. Federal funding was cut in
my first year, but local businesses have stepped up and helped fill those gaps. The program nearly doubled in size
from 2012 to 2013, serving nearly 1,600 youths last year.

Our target this year was to fund 2,000 jobs for young Oaklanders. Ideally, of course, the program could provide a job

for every youth who wants one, and a record 3,200 young people applied for a position this year. Local businesses
donated money, and sponsored youths in positions; some offered positions within their businesses and requested
assistance finding funding to pay for them. These summer jobs are often in fields that include child care services,
retail, clerical and office support, operating recreation centers, painting murals, learning and performing auto repair,
construction and law enforcement. These are often a young person's first introduction to the professional world and
can change their lives forever.

As crime declines and our economy grows, it's more important than ever that we come together as one city and
make sure everyone takes part in Oakland's rise. Jobs can truly stop bullets, and many of these jobs go to kids in our
toughest neighborhoods, making a true concrete difference. Together we are giving our young people the hope and
opportunity they deserve.
For more information about the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program, contact Felicia Duncan at 510-238-6457 or
fduncan@oaklandnet.com

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YOUTH AND EDUCATION

Sophia Sanchez enjoys a lunch at the Csar E. Chvez branch of the Oakland Public Library, Summer 2013. Photo by Stephen Loewinsohn; from
East Bay Express

Oakland Launches 2014 Summer Food Program

Feeding children during the summer months

The Summer Food Service Program launched this week in locations all around Oakland. Please spread the word
so that our most vulnerable children have access to nutritious food all summer long.

The City of Oakland, Oakland Unified School District and the Alameda County Community Food Bank announced
joint summer meal programs to provide local children free breakfast, lunch and snack during the school break.
Approximately 20,000 children in the Oakland community depend on free and reduced-cost school meals during the
school year. However, most families struggle to replace those meals for their children during the summer months.
The Oakland Summer Food Service Program received an award from the Alameda County - Oakland Community
Action Partnership to help reduce summer time food insecurity for Oakland's low income children. The Free Summer
Lunch programs bridge the meal gap by providing access to nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks at convenient
locations throughout the city while school is out of session.
The Oakland Human Services Department's Summer Food Service Program began Monday, June 16. More than 60
sponsored youth-serving sites throughout Oakland, including community-based organizations, City libraries and
recreation centers, and faith-based organizations, will offer free lunch Monday through Friday until August 15.
The Oakland Public Library is partnering with the Alameda County Community Food Bank and its volunteers to serve
free lunches provided by the Oakland Summer Food Service Program at 10 libraries. Please check with each library
for their specific dates and times of service.
OUSD's Seamless Summer Food Program began June 23. More than 40 schools will offer free breakfast and lunch
Monday through Friday with varying end dates. Children are not required to be enrolled in summer school to visit a
particular school site.
There are no program requirements or paperwork to complete to benefit from the program. All children and youth
ages 18 and under can visit any location to receive a free meal. In 2013, more than 110 sites distributed 200,000
free summer meals! Finding the closest free meal is just a phone call away through the Alameda County Community
Food Bank's Emergency Food Helpline (800-870-FOOD). To find a list of current sites online, visit the Alameda
County Community Food Bank's website.

Summer Resources and Activities for Youth

Parents: Summer is here!
In order to help families plan for the summer, The Oakland Unified School District has gathered resources and
information on summer programs available for youth in Oakland and the Greater Bay Area. This excellent, detailed
12-page brochure can be downloaded here and contains valuable info on summer camps, summer school, programs
for Pre-K through college, community partners providing summer opportunities for Oakland youth and much more.
Truly a community resource and a service to our youth and their parents.

Babe Ruth Baseball

Sponsorships needed
Congratulations to the Babe Ruth League for their season awards at Carter Gilmore Field. I was honored to help
distribute the trophies and meet the young players. Over 300 young people were involved in baseball and T-ball
competition. The league needs sponsorships for teams with families that cannot afford the $80-150 costs for next
year. They also hope to have their first all girls T-ball teams next year. If you have a business, please consider
making a donation to this excellent program, which has produced such baseball greats as Oakland native Rickey
Henderson, the famed outfielder whose career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1979 - 2003. Sponsorship
info here

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Photo of the Week

Congratulatory cake for Oakland's newest police officers

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COMING SOON

Register Your Block Party For National Night Out 2014

It's Time to Organize Your Block Party!

National Night Out - Oakland, Tuesday, August 5, 7 - 9 pm, All Over Town
The City of Oakland welcomes the participation of any neighborhood or community group in National Night Out, and
encourages you to utilize this event as a way to bring people together and to have fun!
National Night Out is the nation's night out against crime. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch,
residents are encouraged to join with their neighbors to have a neighborhood block party, ice cream social or other
outdoor event to build neighborhood spirit and unity - which is the first defense against crime. It began in 1984 as a
nationwide effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood
camaraderie and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting
back.
Through Friday July 25, organizers can register their block parties for National Night Out at
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/nno. This year, Oakland's goal is to have more than 675 block parties citywide. For
more information, please contact Brenda Ivey, Police Service Technician, at bivey@oaklandnet.com (510) 2383091.

PARKS AND RECREATION

OPR Hosts Open Houses During National Park And Recreation Month
Throughout July, Oakland Parks & Recreation (OPR) is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month (NPRM) by
hosting more than 75 events that showcase its programs and services for youth and families. Since 1985, Americans
from all walks of life have celebrated National Park and Recreation Month to promote the importance of parks and
recreation in the United States. Open Houses are free to the public and offer fun and entertainment for the whole
family. For the complete roster of events, please visit www.oaklandnet.com/parks
For more information on NPRM Open Houses, please contact Cathryn Cornelius, Recreation Specialist I, at
ccornelius@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-3992. The following open houses will be held next week:
Sunday, July 13, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, San Antonio Recreation Center, 1701 East 19th Street, (510) 535-5608
Monday, July 14, 4:00 - 8:00 pm,Willie Keyes Recreation Center, 3131 Union Street, (510) 597-5042
Tuesday, July 15, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center & ADA Inclusion, 7701 Krause Avenue,

(510) 615-5755 or (510) 615-5980

Wednesday, July 16, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Brookdale Recreation Center & Discovery Center, 2535 & 2521 High
Street, (510) 535-5632 or (510) 535-5657
Thursday, July 17, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Mosswood Recreation Center, 3612 Webster Street, (510) 597-5038
Friday, July 18, 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 pm,East Oakland Sports Center & Ira Jinkins Recreation Center, 9161 & 9175
Edes Avenue, (510) 615-5838 or (510) 615-5980

CULTURAL EVENT

Homegrown Blues, Art & Soul Pre-Concert Series July 16, 23 and 30, 5:30 - 7 pm, Amphitheater, Frank
Ogawa Plaza, City Hall, 14th and Broadway, Free
Free public concerts to promote Art & Soul Festival. July 16: Dreaded Truth (Reggae); July 23: Joel Dorham Lati
Jazz Octect (Latin Jazz); Bay Area Blues Society with Dance-A-Vision Entertainment.

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SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE/TECHNOLOGY

hack the hood logo

Hack the Hood

Free summer program for small businesses

Hack the Hood is an innovative program, supported by Google, the
California Workforce Investment Board, The City of Oakland, and The
Thomas J Long Foundation, among others, that helps Oakland's local
small businesses get more visibility online through free services
provided by our youth during the program. Last year, 18 youth made
websites for 60 local businesses and got them listed in Google Maps
and Business pages. Our youth are trained and mentored by
professional designers, coders, and developers.
This summer, we are offering local small businesses the following
services at no charge:
Mobile-friendly website for your small business (up to 4 pages)

Oakland In The News

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Millennials Are Suburbanizing, While Big

Cities Are Having a Baby Boom
Trulia
June 26
Kaiser Permanente Opens New Showcase
Hospital in Oakland, the City Where
Innovative Health-Care System was Born
PR Newswire
July 1
Oakland's median sale price up 121% in
the last four years
SFGate blog
June 30
Tourism campaign looks to bring more
visitors to Oakland
KTVU

plus passwords and operations guide to manage it.

Assessment of your Facebook page to improve online
marketing (written report and in-person recommendations.)
Listing in Google Maps and Business Pages plus passwords
and data for account.
Search engine optimization analysis and recommendations to
improve discovery of your web site in web search (written
recommendations and discussion)
If you are an Oakland small business, and you'd like to apply for
these services, please fill out this live web form:
http://goo.gl/hUVybW. If you know merchants who might like to be
involved, please share this information. For more information, check
out our web site hackthehood.org and read about our selection as a
winner in the Google Bay Area Impact Challenge.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

June 27
Oakland considers how to spend $29
million windfall
San Francisco Chronicle
June 30
West Oakland Specific Plan renderings
OaklandLocal
June 27
Oakland "Hot" New Destination for Tech
Startups
NBC Bay Area
June 27
Neighbors ask for details at Coliseum Area
Planning Workshop
Live Work Oakland
July 2
Large office tenants can't find enough
space in San Francisco, East Bay running
out, too
SF Business Times
July 1

California Highway Patrol Recruiting New Officers

CHP accepting applications for Cadet starting July 7
For the first time in 2014, the California Highway Patrol will be
accepting online applications for the position of Cadet. Do you have
what it takes? Courage, dedication, and integrity are just some of the
characteristics you must possess. It isn't an easy job, but it is
definitely one to be proud of, as we serve the many communities in
this great state of California.
Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, July 7, 2014, at 8:00
a.m. and ending on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. You will be
able to submit your information through the online application located
at http://www.chp.ca.gov/recruiting/officer.html
In order to help you with this life-changing decision, Golden Gate
Division recruitment officers will be hosting seminars throughout the
Bay Area. We have found that applicants who are well-informed about
the duties and demands of a CHP Officer, as well as the rigorous
hiring process, are the most successful.
Our Recruitment Seminars provide an overview of the duties,
functions, and responsibilities of a CHP Officer. The information will
also assist in the preparation for the selection and hiring process. The
attire for these seminars is Business Casual. Attendees should RSVP
to our Recruitment Team at 30Recruitment@chp.ca.gov or at 707648-4195.
The Applicant Preparation Program focuses on physical fitness
preparation. Workout attire is recommended for this event, and
attendees should bring necessary hydration and food.
Info: Daniel Hill, Golden Gate Division 707-648-4180 or
danhill@chp.ca.gov
For full details, visit the website
.

Kaiser's new $1.3 billion Oakland hospital

opens "without a hitch"
SF Business Times
July 3
5 tips for buying a house in Oakland
Oakland Local
July 7
Oakland rents on the rise
Oakland Local
July 2
Oakland's most popular new
neighborhoods
SF Chronicle
July 8
The Fight to Develop West Oakland
July 9
East Bay Express

TECH
Spectacular Solar-Powered Oakland Zoo
Vet Hospital Boasts an EV Charging Station
| Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation,
Eco Architecture, Green Building Inhabitat
June 26
Tehama County elephant reserve
progressing through planning stages
Red Bluff Daily News
June 24

CULTURE/ARTS/MUSIC
2014 Burger Boogaloo Fest Beefs Up
Oakland with Acts Like Ronnie Spector,

Thee Oh Sees
East Bay Express
July 2

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Oakland's original co-working space needs

you
Live Work Oakland
July 7

Resident Survey

Listening Tour

We'd like to know what residents

believe are the most important issues
for you right now.

Artist Leanne "Elrod" Rodriguez's Solo

Show 'VaVa Vroom!'
East Bay Express
July 2

Please take just a few minutes to fill

out this online neighborhood
survey. Let us know how we're
doing and share your feedb
ack.

Your input will help us build a stronger Oakland!

GENERAL INTEREST
4 Bay Area cities (barely) beat U.S.
percentage of women in tech
Silicon Valley Business Journal
June 26
Putting the Science Back Into Science
Fiction
East Bay Express
June 25

Let's Stay Connected!

Oakland: Large police turnout to support

Special Olympics
Oakland Tribune
June 24

Like Our Page

Oakland's Chapel of the Chimes: For the

Dead, and the Living
KQED
July 5
Broadway Streetcar Open House on July 10
East Bay Express
July 3

SPORTS
Guest commentary: Oakland A's need a
home of their own at Howard Terminal
Oakland Tribune
June 24

A's need for shot in arm motivated Beane

to make trade
CSNBAYAREA
July 8

Purdy: Oakland A's are the kings of cool in

the Bay Area
Oakland Tribune
July 8

Follow Us on Twitter

Oakland A's place six on All-Star team

Oakland Tribune
July 6

EDUCATION/YOUTH
New Oakland schools superintendent
promises action (Video)
OaklandLocal
July 2

New Oakland schools chief not afraid to

make tough decisions
Oakland Tribune
June 30
Oakland awards $1.3M for LGBT youth
programs
Bay Area Reporter
July 3

Follow Us on Instagram

Tough test for new Oakland schools chief

Antwan Wilson
SF Chronicle
July 7

OUTDOORS/GREEN
Oakland Triathlon Debuts in August
Oakland Magazine
June
Oakland: Teens get field experience in
ecology
Oakland Tribune
July 8

PUBLIC SAFETY
Oakland Launches Pimp-Shaming Website
Time
July 2

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Homicide Rates Are Down So Far
ThisYear
KCBS 5
July 2
U.S. Marshals Service Arrests More Than
100 Violent Fugitives During Oakland,
Sacramento Area Sweeps
KPIX
July 2
Oakland Police Department Dispatch
Center Gets $750,000Upgrade
KPIX
June 30
Oakland Police Department cracks down on
illegal fireworks
KTVU
July 4
Youngster's dream comes true, sworn in as
honorary Oakland police officer
Oakland Tribune
July 3
Oakland welcomes badly needed new
police officers

SF Chronicle
July 3
Crime Dramatically Drops in Oakland
KRON4
July 3
VIDEO REPORT: Oakland's Police Chief
Says Violent Crime is Dropping
KRON
July 7
Oakland police arrest suspect in Saturday
homicide
KTVU
July 7
The Growing Success of Solving DecadesOld Crime
KGO 810AM
July 7
Oakland: Suspected carjacker surrenders
after hours-long standoff
Oakland Tribune
July 8
FOOD/DRINK/ENTERTAINMENT
Fentons Creamery marks 120 luscious
years
San Jose Mercury News
July 2
Oakland firm creates frozen dessert getting
raves
San Jose Mercury News
July 2
A Guide to the Best Sandwiches in the Bay
Area
KQED
June 30
Cat Town Cafe Set to Open in Oakland in
September
NBC Bay Area
July 4
Oakland-based Mr. Dewie's 'ice cream' gets
raves
Oakland Tribune
July 5
A 7-day guide to Oakland nightlife
Matador Network
July 8
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Simmons, LaTonda
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CALL OF A Special Council meeting - July 16, 2014 - CHARTER SECTION 208
Thursday, July 10, 2014 3:52:12 PM
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Honorable Council President, City Administrator and City Attorney

Pursuant to charter section 208, three members of the City Council filed a request to
call a special meeting of the Council on July 16, 2014 at 5:30pm to take action on the
As lease agreement as it was adopted by the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Authority (Authority)

Notice was personally delivered and filed at 3:06pm in the Office of the City Clerk
today.

Charter section 208 in relevant part states:

Special meetings may be held at the regular place of meeting and shall be called,
and notice thereof given, by the City Clerk upon the written request of the Mayor,
the City Administrator or three members of the Council and such notice shall state
the special subject to be considered at the special meeting; and no other subject
shall be there considered.

Agenda Management staff are preparing the prescribed meeting notice with the
submitted back up materials for delivery to your offices tomorrow and pick up.

To submit additional materials for the July 16, 2014 meeting notice, your filings
must be provided no later than 3:00pm Monday, July 14, 2014.

Let me know if there are any questions.

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Efforts of ENA Team (Coliseum City) and Conflict with A"s Lease Extension
Wednesday, July 09, 2014 10:03:24 AM

Good Morning Everyone:

This will be short, and to the point.
I URGEyou all to PLEASEallow the ENA team (for the Coliseum City project) to fulfill its
obligations, andattempt to havean agreement in place with the City come October. The
potential of this project deserves at least that much.
There is not one good reason why the As lease proposal cannot at least be delayed until
then. If the JPA hadn't been so ascent-minded (inattempting to rush this lease extension
through), this issue would be non-existent. And please, spare us all the relocation threat talk,
as it's about as feeble as one can be.San Antonio and Montreal are NOT realistic options.
San Francisco certainly is, but only on a temporary basis. And that's where you could gain
leverage with the Wolff-in-sheep's-clothing regarding a new A's stadium in Oakland.
In the press, the A's organization doubts the chances that Coliseum City can become a reality,
but I honestly believe that they feel quite the opposite privately. I truly believe that they are
quite aware that the Bay Investment Group, LLCand the Raiders organization may be very
close to a deal, and realized that they needed to make a power play NOW.Thus, they got
Bud Selig (MLB commissioner) involved, and are attempting to force your hand in pushing
this lease extension through. With the team currently doing very well on the field, they A's
feel that they can bulldozer you all into making a decision that puts them in prime position.
PLEASE, at the very least, delay any vote or forward movement on any lease extension for
the A's until October. At the very least, the Raiders are the one Oakland team who has stated
repeatedly that they would like to remain in the city. There is NO reason to allow any entity
to bully you to make a decision on their terms only.
Thank you.

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Cc:
Subject:
Date:

Maher, Sean
DL - City Council
Quan, Jean; Cowan, Richard; Gardner, Henry; Parker, Barbara
FW: Mayor Today?
Friday, June 27, 2014 9:54:26 AM

FYI to you all: wanted you to be aware of what Supervisor Miley is telling reporters. I'm getting multiple
inquiries but this is pretty representative.

-----Original Message----From: Anthony, Laura [mailto:Laura.Anthony@abc.com]

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 9:42 AM
To: Maher, Sean
Subject: Mayor Today?
Hi Sean,
I am covering coliseum board meeting today. No quorum, so no vote on A's deal. Nate Miley blasted
"city council" for ordering Oakland city reps to not attend. Would the mayor like to comment. What's
"wrong" with the current deal from the city's perspective? I can meet her wherever it's convenient.
Thanks,
Laura
Sent from my iPhone

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Mayor Jean Quan

Kalb, Dan
Independence Day, Summer Jobs, Pride Parade, "Kill Switch" Bill, Oakland Events--and More!
Tuesday, July 01, 2014 1:25:33 PM

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Oakland Mayor Jean Quan

Featured Dish
Dear Dan,

Even in the summer, my schedule is packed--and this newsletter reflects

just the tip of the iceberg of activities in the City of Oakland. Since these
newsletters contain lengthy amounts of information, we'd like to help
you navigate the articles. Here (in bold) are direct links to some of this
week's highlights:
City Hall is buzzing with the business of running the city. As usual, this
week's newsletter begins with an update from One Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Today, July 1, the City Council will take its first vote on the 2014 City
Budget. I made a number of key budget proposals, including additional
funding for libraries, an additional police academy and the animal
shelter. Also, today we will welcome new OUSD Superintendent Antwan
Wilson with a City Hall reception, as we thank Interim Superintendent
Gary Yee for his service to our city's children. Click the links for more
information about the 2014 budget and the OUSD transition.
We are working as a community to find safe and productive programs
for our youth during their summer vacation. The city has launched a
major program to provide food for needy children through the summer.
We are still looking for employers to offer summer jobs for youth--we
are only 60 jobs away from our goal of providing jobs for 2,000 young
Oaklanders. Click the links for more information on the food program
and how you can participate in the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program.
We are still in negotiations to keep our sports teams in the 'Town. We
cut the ribbon on a brand new Kaiser Hospital. We celebrated Pride
Weekend with a large contingent of Oaklanders and the Oakland Pride
organization. We're working hard to reduce crime and improve public
safety by lobbying for the smartphone "Kill Switch" bill and last
week we unveiled a new 911 Dispatch Center. Learn more by clicking
the links.
Following the City Hall Update, this week's Oakland Events section
is packed with indoor and outdoor activities for everyone over the next
few weeks. There are arts and culture, civic, community, youth,
educational, tech events and events for everyone in the family. There is
also information to assist Oaklanders with employment.
This weekend is the Independence Day holiday. Click the link to see our
special section on the July 4 celebrations at Jack London Square, the
Coliseum and elsewhere, including Oakland Art Murmur and a
special, early afternoon First Fridays festival--plus important public
safety warnings about illegal fireworks and celebratory gunfire.
Celebratory Gunfire =Jail; Fireworks = Fines! OPD and OFD have
teamed together to produce a video update on fireworks rules and
regulations. Let's have a safe and sane celebration!
As usual, Oakland is blessed with a plethora of things to do and ways to
get involved. Please take a look below at the extensive list of events for
all ages and interests, forward it to a friend, share it on social media,
mark your calendars and take advantage of the many benefits of living in
Oakland. Enjoy!

Click the links to skip directly to each section:

City Hall Update
Oakland Events
Finally, this week'sWhat's Happening in Oakland?newsletter banner features the
design created by Oakland Digital Arts Literacy Center student Sylvie Lee in answer
to the question, "What inspires you about Oakland?" For more info on ODALC , visit
the Oakland Digitalwebsite.

Let's go, Oakland!

Jean Quan
Oakland Mayor
P.S. If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to subscribe to
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If you have an Oakland event you would like to submit for publication,
please send information in the format below, two weeks in advance, to
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What's Happening in Oakland?

CITY HALL UPDATE

San Francisco Pride Parade

Local crew represented Oakland

Oakland Contingent for SF Pride Parade 2014

This Sunday, June 29, the City of Oakland and the Oakland
Pride contingent marched together in the SF Pride parade.
Oakland residents, City staff and Oakland Pride were invited
to join the Oakland contingent, which included a fire engine,
convertibles, dance routines, elected officials and lots of pride.
This year was our largest and most diverse group ever! We
showed some Oakland pride at SF PRIDE!
Coming Up:
Oakland Pride
We have our own Pride celebration here in Oakland. The
2014 Oakland Pride Day will take place on August 31, over
the Labor Day Weekend. The Oakland Pride organization
says that Oakland Pride is one of the most diverse pride
celebrations in the country, and the second largest pride event
in Northern California. Why Oakland? Because "...According
to the Gay and Lesbian Atlas, Oakland places 2nd for highest
concentration of same-sex households. Oakland is also one of
the most diverse cities in the country,
according to the 2010 Census, and is reported as having the Riding in the lead car with Maestro Michael Morgan (on my right)
of the Oakland East Bay Symphony with Port Commissioner
highest concentration of LGBTQ families with children for the
Michael Colbruno (bottom left), driven by Mayor's Office
past two years." I am proud to have hosted the 1st Annual
spokesman Sean Whent
Pride Breakfast in 2013, where I was honored with an award.
To learn more about Oakland Pride (and the Oakland Pride Festival on August 31) click here: oaklandpride.org

Citizens Speak out at Council Meeting About Budget

Support for Libraries and Animal Shelter

Library lovers of all ages came out to June 23rd's budget hearing to support an increase of half a million to the Library reserve, a
change I made based on previous hearings and a request from Councilmember Dan Kalb. As reported in our newsletter last week, I
moved funds proposed for our general fund reserve into the Library Reserve. Other speakers came out to support our proposal for
increased funding to the Oakland Animal Shelter. Many citizens have been concerned about the fate of rescued animals in this
underfunded, understaffed facility. The Council's Budget vote is scheduled for July 1st.

Kaiser CEO Bernard Tyson at grand opening of new Oakland Kaiser Hospital

New Kaiser Permanente Hospital Opens

Oakland's largest private employer

I was proud to proclaim June 23, 2014 as "Oakland Kaiser Permanente
Hospital Center Day" and to help cut the ribbon for the newly
constructed facility. The visitor waiting rooms have beautiful views and
rooms on the children's floor have custom artist-designed decorations
and high tech screens and programs. Kaiser Permanente is the city's
largest private employer. Congratulations to all the staff on this great
accomplishment!
It was a great day in the City. CEO Bernard Tyson told the story of how
the Kaiser Flagship hospital was rebuilt here, right where they were first
established decades ago. Originally founded to provide quality
healthcare for working people, the healthcare company will soon have
ten million members nationwide. Also present at the ceremony were
graduates of their nursing school and several "Rosie the Riveters" who
were among the first patients during WWII. One of the front desk
Cutting the ribbon on the new Kaiser Permanente
volunteers was one of the first babies born at the hospital 70 years ago! Hospital Center with Kaiser Board members, top brass
and District 3 Councilmember Lynette Gibson

McElhaney
Dr. Robert Pearl told the story of how the legendary Henry J. Kaiser
rejected designs for the original hospital because it included segregated wards. The subsequent building was the
City's first integrated hospital. Created to provide good health care for the workers of his shipyards, construction
business and other industries, it was a revolutionary model that other health plans would later copy. Kaiser's
emphasis on keeping members healthy with prevention and good living habits has been a progressive influence on
US healthcare. I agree with Dr. Pearl that Kaiser will continue to help lead the nation to more equitable, quality
healthcare.

Pediatric room at the new Kaiser Permanente hospital in Oakland with delightful murals

Peaceful atriums along the main floor hallways of the new Kaiser hospital bring natural light to interior spaces

Click the link to read an interesting article from the Oakland Tribune about the new hospital. We welcome this major,
new development to our City with open arms.

MAYOR'S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

VIDEO: Mayor's Summer Jobs Program (MSJP) - Update

Mayor's Summer Jobs Program 2014 tops record fundraising

Still needs donations to fill growing demand

As crime declines and our economy grows, it's more important than ever that we come together as one city and
make sure everyone takes part in Oakland's rise. The Mayor's Summer Jobs Program (MSJP) provides positive
experiences for Oakland youth during the summer months. Jobs can truly stop bullets, and many of these jobs go to
kids in our toughest neighborhoods, making a true, concrete difference. Together we can give our young people the
hope and opportunity they deserve.

Help us put 2,000 Oakland teens to work this summer! We have now secured funding for 1,9340 students, leaving
just 60 positions yet unfilled. We have one week left to reach our goal. If you can offer a job or make a contribution to
MSJP, or for more program information, please contact Felicia Duncan at 510-238-6457 or
fduncan@oaklandnet.com
Local businesses can donate money, offer positions to youths that they will pay for themselves or offer positions
within your business and request assistance finding funding to pay for them. Jobs are often in fields that include: child
care services, retail, clerical and office support, recreation centers, painting murals, learning and performing auto
repair, construction and law enforcement. These jobs are often a young person's first introduction to the professional
world and can change their lives forever.
The program has grown by leaps and bounds since I took office. Federal funding was cut in my first year, but local
businesses have stepped up and helped fill those gaps. The program nearly doubled in size from 2012 to 2013,
serving nearly 1,600 youths last year. Ideally, of course, the program could provide a job for every youth who wants
one, and a record 3,200 young people applied for a position this year.
I want to thank the numerous donors who have contributed to our most successful fundraising year yet for the MSJP.
Now, I am calling on local businesses to help make one final boost of donations before the youth internship program
begins training individual young Oaklanders next week.
In reviewing applications and the currently available positions, our program coordinators noted a particular need for
jobs serving youths in West Oakland, East Oakland and in our Latino communities. Again, if you can offer a job or
make a contribution to MSJP, please contact Felicia Duncan at 510-238-6457 or fduncan@oaklandnet.com.
Meet some of our students and hear a message from Felicia Duncan in the video above.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Most children are out of school now. Let's help them have a safe and fun summer.The City of Oakland has many
summer activities for them. Here are a few:
Do you know that we are close to providing summer jobs for 2,000 Oakland teens? To participate in the
Mayor's Summer Jobs Program, click here
Do you know that we have summer free lunch program starting Monday at libraries, Parks & Rec Centers and
schools? Info here
Check out our Parks & Rec summer program catalog here
Win prizes and have fun in our Summer Reading Program. Info here

Farewell to Interim Superintendent Gary Yee

Welcome, Superintendent Antwan Wilson

Join us at City Hall Tuesday July 1st, 5 pm for a reception to thank Interim
Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Gary Yee for his service to the City
and to welcome incoming OUSD Superintendent Antwan Wilson. Our schools are
in good hands as we transition between these two experienced educational
leaders.

Dr. Yee graduated from Castlemont High School and has served Oakland as a
classroom teacher, school principal, college dean of instruction, school board
member, and for the past year, Acting Superintendent for OUSD.

Incoming Permanent OUSD

Superintendent Antwan Wilson,

His accomplishments leading OUSD this yearinclude:
profiled in today's Oakland Tribune

* A new Special Education strategic plan, with a strong leader and early progress
Gary Yee

* Leading the development of the district's first Local Control Accountability Plan

* Securing new funding to support career pathways in our high schoolsto ensure
all Oakland students graduate college and career ready

* Establishing a District Budget Advisory Committee and increasing budget

transparency.

* Support for the transition to the Common Core standards

* Support for stronger connections between

Outgoing Interim OUSD Superintendent early learning programs and K-5 programs
Gary Yee

* Support for efforts to put morecomputers

and technologyinto the hands of students and teachers

* Expanding the teacher growth and developmentpilots and data management

system

We send Dr. Yee and his family our best wishes and he makes the transition to
retirement and more time to enjoy his grandchildren.

This is indeed a time of transition for the Oakland Schools. Click here to read an article from the July 1 issue of the
Oakland Tribune about our incoming Superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District, Antwan Wilson. We
welcome Mr. Wilson and his family to Oakland.

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Oakland Launches 2014 Summer Food Program

Feeding children during the summer months

The City of Oakland, Oakland Unified School District and Alameda

County Community Food Bank today announced joint summer meal
programs to provide local children free breakfast, lunch and snack
during the school break. Approximately 20,000 children in the Oakland
community depend on free and reduced-cost school meals during the
school year. However, most families struggle to replace those meals
for their children during the summer months. The Oakland Summer
Food Service Program received an award from the Alameda County Oakland Community Action Partnership to help reduce summer time
food insecurity for Oakland's low income children. The Free Summer
Lunch programs bridge the meal gap by providing access to nutritious
breakfasts, lunches and snacks at convenient locations throughout the
city while school is out of session.

kids lunch program

* The Oakland Human Services Department's Summer Food Service

Program will begin Monday, June 16. More than 60 sponsored youthserving sites throughout Oakland - including community-based
organizations, City libraries and recreation centers, and faith-based organizations-will offer free lunch Monday through
Friday until August 15.
* The Oakland Public Library will partner with the Alameda County Community Food Bank and its volunteers to serve
free lunches provided by the Oakland Summer Food Service Program at 10 libraries. Please check with each library
for their specific dates and times of service.

* OUSD's Seamless Summer Food Program begins June 23. More than 40 schools will offer free breakfast and lunch
Monday through Friday with varying end dates. Children are not required to be enrolled in summer school to visit a
particular school site.

There are no program requirements or paperwork to complete to benefit from the program. All children and youth
ages 18 and under can visit any location to receive a free meal. In 2013, more than 110 sites distributed 200,000 free
summer meals! Finding the closest free meal is just a phone call away through the Alameda County Community Food
Bank's Emergency Food Helpline (800-870-FOOD). To find a list of current sites online, visit the Alameda County
Community Food Bank's website.
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SPORTS TEAM UPDATE

Oakland A's Lease

We're still working on it
The A's have been an important part of the Oakland community and an inspiring Oakland team for decades. We are
all working to make sure the A's stay here at home in Oakland. The JPA (Joint Powers Authority) has been
negotiating with the team for months. As recently as last night, they received a new counteroffer from the team, which
we have not yet had an opportunity to review in depth. We are still negotiating, so were surprised by the
announcement of an agreement. We plan to meet tomorrow, continue negotiations, and hope there will be an
agreement soon.
On Friday, City Council President Pat Kernighan and I issued a joint statement regarding ongoing negotiations with
the Oakland A's:

"The City's priority is to keep the A's at home in Oakland for the long term. The A's have been an integral part of the
Oakland community for decades, and Oakland residents and the City have been their biggest supporters.

This is an important and complex deal. Our shared work with our partners is to negotiate an agreement that benefits
all sides and secures the A's future in Oakland, while protecting the interests of Oakland residents and taxpayers.
The City Council met to discuss the proposal in closed session Monday. It was clear we needed more time to
negotiate terms that will keep the team in Oakland and protect residents' interests. Council President Pat Kernighan
and Vice Mayor Larry Reid made multiple requests to JPA Chair Nate Miley to reschedule today's JPA meeting. Our
top priority is to ensure this deal is successful, and bringing it to a vote before it was ready would only delay a final
agreement with the team.

We share the A's urgency to finalize this agreement, and met with the team's representatives on Thursday to move
negotiations forward. The meeting was productive and positive, though there are still material issues outstanding.

We're working expeditiously to resolve those issues and reach an agreement that will be beneficial to the A's, to the
people and taxpayers of Oakland, and to the fans.
We're also at the table, negotiating with the Raiders and the Coliseum City developers and investors, with an
exclusive negotiating agreement. I'm asking that any agreement with the A's includes an out-clause for the JPA that
would protect those Coliseum City talks from being negatively affected. Oakland is fighting for both teams, and we
can find solutions for each of them that work for both.
Raiders negotiations with developers are expected to continue through the summer. We are working hard to make
sure the lease extension for the A's will not interfere with the construction of a new stadium for the Raiders."
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Testifying in Sacramento in favor of the "Kill Switch" bill to limit smartphone robberies with SF District Attorney George Gascn to my right

Statewide momentum builds for smartphone "kill switch" bill with strong Oakland support
Last week, I and other Oakland leaders cheered the momentum building in favor of a practical, innovative bill to
reduce robberies and burglaries in California by requiring "kill switch" features in all smartphones sold throughout the
state.
SB 962, which would mandate these features, is expected to head to the State Assembly floor this week after
winning its second Assembly committee vote last Monday afternoon. The bill has already cleared the State Senate
and arrives at the Assembly floor with growing support from lawmakers and strong endorsements from law
enforcement organizations and progressive policy leaders.
This is the final hurdle and it's time for our leaders in the Assembly to step up and make this happen as strongly
advocated in favor of the bill. Nationwide, we have seen major surges in thefts driven by the high black market value
of smartphones. The phones are resold throughout the US and in foreign countries, as demand for the devices is high
worldwide. This bill is a life-saver that provides less incentive for thieves, requires less money consumers have to
spend replacing stolen phones, and most importantly, will keep our citizens safer by reducing robberies and
burglaries.
District 1 Councilmember Dan Kalb has also strongly championed the bill. "I went on a police ride-along this past
weekend, and we were called to the scene of a strong-arm robbery, where I was able to talk with the victim," he said.
"Once this bill is implemented as a consumer protection law, we know we will see fewer armed and strong-arm
robberies. Our residents deserve to live free of the threat of violence and theft, and this will be a great step forward."
Councilmember Kalb and I wish to thank State Sen. Mark Leno and our own Assemblymember Nancy Skinner for
championing this issue in Sacramento. We also thank our partners in San Francisco, particularly District Attorney
George Gascn and Police Chief Greg Suhr.

Improved Oakland 911 dispatch center unveiled

Oakland Police Department Assistant Chief Paul Figueroa and top City dispatch and IT officials joined me Monday
morning June 30 for the unveiling of Oakland's new and improved 911 dispatch center. We will hold a press
conference in the courtyard at 10 am and then conduct individual tours with media and guests.

The new dispatch center is a key piece of our public safety improvements for Oaklanders. When residents dial 911,
this is the place where their calls are sent. This open house is an opportunity for the media and community to see
how this center operates, including the new-and-improved dispatcher workstations and a more efficient ShotSpotter
operation. This project is the result of a $750,000 investment, made by myself and the City Council, into infrastructure
and technology upgrades that make real-time communication between dispatchers and police officers clearer, easier
and faster.
The new dispatch center was completed on budget and ahead of schedule. It represents a true collaboration among
City departments, including OPD, the Information Technology department and the Public Works Agency.
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What's Happening in Oakland?

EVENTS

Independence Day

A celebration of freedom and democracy

Photo credit: Barbara Koh

4th of July in Oakland

Another top ten list? Oakland was recently ranked 4th nationally for the 4th of July holiday. Durham, N.C.,
might take issue, but a financial website has proclaimed it the worst U.S. city in which to celebrate July Fourth.
Number-crunching website WalletHub examined 13 metrics, including availability of low-cost lodging, number
of swimming pools, cost of a beer and likelihood of rain, in 100 major cities to assess best and worst bets for a
rousing Fourth of July holiday. Richmond, Va.; Irvine, Calif.; Cincinnati; Oakland; and Washington, D.C., are
the five top spots for fireworks-related good times. Or so says WalletHub, which figures that average spending
will be $300, 10% more than last year. See the full list and criteria at wallethub.com.
...But No Illegal Fireworks!
Fireworks and celebratory gunfire are illegal anywhere in the City of Oakland. For more information, click the
link to the full article below.
July 4th Festival of Family Fun, Friday July 4, 11 am - 4 pm, Jack London Square, Broadway at
Embarcadero, Free
Celebrate Independence Day at Jack London Square! This festive day will fill the waterfront with interactive activities
and entertainment for both parents and children. Free to attend, the event will also feature tasty treats, music and
much more! This festive day will pack the square with free interactive activities and performers for both parents and
children to enjoy includinga merry mix of dazzling performers including anUncle Sam stilt walker, jugglers,
magicians, hula hoopers, clowns and puppeteers. Families will also enjoy several activities including the interactive
river environments of Riveropolis; a special petting zoo; a musical petting zoo, the Lego jeep, Kinetic Art face
painters, a mobile craft workshop, performances by Dance A Vision and Oakland Jazz Workshop and more.Sorry,
there's no fireworks here this year. Info here

Oakland Art Murmur + Oakland First Fridays: First Friday, Independence Day July 4th
We're open for business this Friday holiday! Celebrate your independence with Oakland's creative crowd!

Oakland Art Murmur (art galleries) Friday July 4, 6 - 9 pm

Oakland Art Murmur's galleries will collectively open their doors for their free monthly First Friday Art Walk on the July
4th holiday from 6 - 9 pm. The Oakland First Fridays street festival on Telegraph Avenue will run special holiday
hours from 3 - 8 pm.
Since 2006, the Oakland Art Murmur community of art galleries has hosted an evening art walk and exhibit openings
every First Friday of the month, known as The Art Murmur, when member galleries and mixed-use venues are
collectively open to the public. While the center of attraction is often in the Uptown-KONO district, alongside Oakland
First Fridays' Telegraph Avenue street festival, Art Murmur galleries will be open all over Oakland for art viewing free
of charge. For information on specific art exhibits and a map of the art galleries, click:
OaklandArtMurmur.org/FirstFriday

Oakland First Fridays (street festival on Telegraph Ave) Friday July 4, 3 - 8 pm

The special Independence Day Oakland First Fridays street festival (which runs along five blocks of Telegraph
Avenue from West Grand Ave to 27th Street) will feature three stages with live musical performances, delicious foods
from over 20 food vendors, including Hawaiian BBQ, traditional American BBQ, Asian BBQ, Javi's Cooking
Argentinean empanadas, deep-fried Oreos and cronuts for those with a daring sweet tooth, and treats from Tara's
Organic Ice Cream and Rainbow Italian ice to help keep folks cool during the warm summer hours.

The special event will also feature performance artists, interactive art/games and artisan crafts from local designers,
makers, and artist entrepreneurs. Oakland First Fridays, the five-bock Telegraph Ave street festival, is a program of
KONO (Korea Town Community Benefit District), a not-for-profit organization.
Oakland Museum of California
Closed Friday July 4
4th of July at Berkley Marina Noon - 10 pm; fireworks at 9:30 pm
The 4th of July is a great day to have a lot of fun. The biggest party is at theBerkeley Marinafrom noon-10 p.m., with
all kinds of free fun! The adventure playground, always a favorite, where children can build with hammers, nails,
saws, paint and parental supervision, is open until 8 p.m.. Get your face painted, try the giant slide, or splash in the
water at the beach!There's also live entertainment from noon until 9:30 p.m. on the main stage, followed by
fireworks.Info here
Piedmont's Independence Day Parade July 4, 11 am, Downtown Piedmont
The Piedmont Independence Day Parade is unique for the appearance of several bagpipe bands in keeping with the
city's Scottish traditions, and with a rich array of dozens of antique and classic cars. Info here

4th of July Parade in Alameda 10 am, Downtown Alameda

TheCity of Alameda's annual 4th of July Paradehas one of thelongest routes in the country at approximately 3.3
miles.Last year the entries were viewed by over 60,000 people! Info here

4th of July Cruise 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Jack London Square

Enjoy a4th of July Cruisefor an explosive evening of champagne, dessert and fabulous fireworks while cruising on
the San Francisco Bay. Info here

Patriotic Fireworks: Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday July 3, 6:05 pm, O.co Coliseum, 7000
Coliseum Way
Watch A's Fireworks from the Field! Jaw dropping displays of color set to themed music highlight A's Fireworks
Nights during the 2014 season. Following each Fireworks Night game, fans will be invited to sit on the outfield grass
to enjoy the sky high show.*Each A's Fireworks Night has a theme! Throwback Thursday game, presented by Patelco
Credit Union. Upon entrance to the ballpark 5,000 fans will receive a Throwback Thursday commemorative scorecard
and button, a different button will be given away at each #tbt game. On July 3, the button will depict Rickey
Henderson. Enjoy classic songs from an earlier era. Get a Throwback price on Plaza Level tickets for every Thursday
game. Sport Clips Charity Cuts: Fans can donate $10 to a selection of military non-profits for an on-site haircut during
the game. Tickets and info here
XFINITY Friday: Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays Friday July 4, 1:05 pm, O.co Coliseum, 7000
Coliseum Way
XFINITY Friday Family Packs offer A's fans 4 Plaza Level tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 medium sodas, and 4 bags of
peanuts for only $50. Family Packs can be purchased for Friday home games for fun with friends, family, and
colleagues. Sport Clips Charity Cuts: Fans can donate $10 to a selection of military non-profits for an on-site haircut
during the game; July 3-5. Game tickets and info here

VIDEO: Oakland Police and Fire Depts' 2014 Update on July 4th Fireworks
To view or share this video in Spanish, Click here

Illegal Fireworks and Celebratory Gunfire

Let's have a safe and sane celebration!

Fireworks and celebratory gunfire are illegal anywhere in the City of Oakland!
Remember: Celebratory Gunfire = Jail; Fireworks = Fines
Parents: please be safe and talk to your kids and others about the safe use of
fireworks. Each year, at least a few fires are started by the dangerous use of fireworks.
Others are burned or injured. Too many purchase professional fireworks that are
equivalent half a stick of dynamite.
Report celebratory gunfire by calling 911 (by cell phone, 777-3211).

Report fireworks by calling the Fireworks Tip Line: (510) 777-8814. A recording is set up and checked frequently. On
the 4th
of July, a call taker will be available.
To help get illegal fireworks off the street, the Oakland Fire Department has set up fireworks collection barrels at the
following fire stations:
Station 1: 1603 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Station 3: 1445 14th Street Station 4: 1235 East 14th Street
Station 5: 934 34th Street
Station 18: 1700 50th Avenue Station 20: 1401 98th Avenue
As a part of our commitment to public safety, quality of life and vitality in our communities, OPD is focused on
stopping illegal gun use. During the holiday the Department will be increasing staffing and deploying patrol officers to
specific areas of the City that have the highest amount of gunshot and firework activity as indicated by ShotSpotter
activation and data collection from last year. Officers will arrest anyone caught discharging a firearm. Officers will
additionally be enforcing illegal fireworks and focus on prevention and education.
Celebratory Gunfire = Jail; Fireworks = Fines
Illegal fireworks, dry, hot weather and increased fire danger also increase the risk of injuries and fatalities. People
caught with fireworks can be fined up to $1,000. Penalties for possession of large quantities of fireworks include fines
ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and imprisonment.
Report celebratory gunfire by calling 911 (by cell phone, 777-3211).
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World Cup

Where to watch
Oakland is an international city, prized for the ethnic diversity of its citizens. No wonder the World Cup is such a big
deal here every 4 years. Looking for a place to watch "the beautiful game" with like-minded fanatics?

Here are just a few of the many World Cup viewing parties in Oakland:
Era Art Bar, 19 Grand Ave
This is where you want to be when the world comes together for the greatest game on earth. Era is your
headquarters for this year's month long soccer showcase. 6 huge screens, ice cold pints and themed drink specials,
big comfy seats, dozens of friendly and spirited soccer fans to hang out with. oaklandera.com
The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St, $5-$15
The biggest screen award goes to the New Parkway Theater in Uptown Oakland, which has committed to airing every
game on one of its movie screens. Thursday's debut Brazil-Croatia match was free. After that, there will be a $5 cover
charge ($10 for US games), plus the normal food, beer, and wine options at the full-service cinema. The New
Parkway will be broadcasting 63 of the 64 games in this year's tournament. Check TheNewParkway.com for the full
schedule. There is a special breakfast menu for early games, plus soju Bloody Marys and mimosas. And there's highspeed wireless Internet access for those who want to "work" while they watch. Info: (510) 658-7900 or
thenewparkway.com
Adesso, 4395 Piedmont Ave
Probably the most "gourmet" of your options, the noted Oakland salumeria is adjusting its hours to open up for every
game during the month-long World Cup. That includes offering coffee and breakfast service starting at 8 a.m. (Mon.Sat.), and a special menu (two sandwiches, meatball or sausage and a vegetarian option, and a $4 Linden Street
Brewery draft beer) in addition to their regular offerings for lunch and dinner. They'll also have match-specific
cocktails specials-i.e. margaritas and caipirinhas for Brazil-Mexico.
Info: (510) 601-0305 or dopoadesso.com
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub, 5940 College Ave
A casual family-friendly gem on Rockridge's College Avenue, this bar and grill will open at 8:45 a.m. for morning
games and offer a special themed menu that includes brunch items (plus coffee and 30 craft beers on tap). Barclay's
offers abundant TV's, including three big-screens, and the owner is looking to add a fourth just for the World Cup.
Info: (510) 654-1650 or

barclayspub.com
Commonwealth Caf and Public House, 2882 Telegraph Ave
Commonwealth bills itself as a soccer-friendly, British-style pub, and backed up those credentials four years ago by
opening at 5 am for the huddled, coffee-slurping, red-eyed soccer masses. So, as manager Danny Santos says, "9
am is easy." Key fact: they typically open at 10 am so they'll have a full breakfast menu and, critically, espresso and
coffee from Oakland's Roast Co. They've also upgraded to five televisions since the last World Cup. Info: (510) 6633001 or cmonoakland.com
Luka's Tap Room: 2221 Broadway
Luka's in Uptown Oakland is all about the burgers, beer and ballgames. During the World Cup, there will be multiple
ways to see the games: on the big screen in the lounge, the four televisions in the bar, and two televisions in the back
room. Happy hour specials are a steal, lasting all day until 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Asmara Restaurant, 5020 Telegraph Ave
Asmara is not only a fantastic place for Eritrean & Ethiopian eats; it's also a home base for soccer-lovers. Games and
events will be shown during the entire World Cup competition.
GO (formerly the Grand Oaks), 736 Washington St
Soccer fans will be wowed by the multitude of flat screen TVs that virtually blanket every wall, along with a menu of
terrific game grub and beer. thegosportsbar.com

For a complete schedule of World Cup games, click here

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YOUTH/EDUCATION EVENTS

Hack the Hood Hiring summer youth NOW age 15-21

At Hack the Hood, you can build on what you already know about the internet to learn in-demand tech skills and put
them to work for small businesses right in your neighborhood. Hack the Hood trainers can teach you the stuff that
happens behind the scenes in creating a good website, getting that website seen on the web, and driving and
measuring web traffic, and other things that small businesses need to runsuccessfulbusinesses in the 21st century.
We'll also teach you skills and information to find and get a good job, start your own business, and communicate
productively with employers, co-workers, customers, and clients.To register for the waiting list, click the link.

2014 Cal Shakes Summer Conservatory: Oakland 3-Week Program July 7-July 25 9am-3pm. M-F.
Performance on 7/25, Oakland School for the Arts, 530 18th St, $850.00
Cal Shakes' Summer Shakespeare Conservatory for ages 8-18 offers a theater experience rooted in the same
passion for artistic exploration and excellence that guide our award-winning Main Stage productions. We foster selfexpression and artistic discipline to engage students in the theater-making process. Participants spend the morning
playing and creating in a wide variety of theater disciplines, taught by working theater professionals. Afternoons are
spent in rehearsals. The experience culminates in Shakespeare performances for family and friends at the end of the
program. Presented by California Shakespeare Theater Info: 510-809-3293 or learn@calshakes.org or
summershakespearecamp.com

Family Sundown Safari July 12 - 13, 5 pm - 10 am, Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd, $75-85
Grab your tent, sleeping bag, family and a few friends and get ready for an overnight adventure at the Oakland Zoo.
This unique program for ages 4 and older includes dinner, a nighttime guided tour of the zoo, live animal
presentations, interactive and educational activities, storytelling, a Wildlife Theater show, a hot morning breakfast and
more. Registration required. Info oaklandzoo.org or 510-632-9525, ext. 220
Weekly Art Workshop with MOCHA Wednesday July 2 and 9, 2 pm, Eastmont Branch Library, 7200 Bancroft,
Ste 211 Eastmont Town Center, Free
Join us and Museum of Children's Arts (MOCHA) artists in this weekly workshop for children. Each week the artist will
present art related to a different theme as she or he takes us around the world in art. Info here or (510) 615-5726
"Five Little Monkeys" Performance, Saturday July 5 (2 pm) and Sunday July 6 (4 pm), Children's Fairyland,
699 Bellevue Ave, $16

Those Five Little Monkeys will get into as much mischief on stage at Children's Fairyland as they do in their
namesake picture books by Eileen Christelow. Take cover when they make that birthday cake for Mama . . . meet up
with a crocodile . . . and disappear in the store! Not to mention all that jumping! The play's all in rhyme/You'll have a
great time! All ages. 1 and up need a ticket. Your ticket purchase includes all day admission to Children's
Fairyland.Tickets here. Info: FiveLittleMonkeys

VIDEO: Oakland Poetry Finalists 2014: Torin Rittenberg

2014 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Showcase

Saturday July 5, 5 pm, ProArts Gallery, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Free
These poetry all-stars have made it through a rigorous first round of judging. In August, one of them will be chosen to
represent Oakland as the next laureate. You can catch their words as they burst onto the scene at "Turn Down for
What: Oakland Youth Amplify," part of Beast Crawl, the East Bay's literary festival featuring more than 100 events
across Oakland. These young bards will offer you Love, Justice and Oakland like you have never heard before.
Hosted by the Oakland Public Library, Youth Speaks, Pro Arts and more than a dozen community partners. Info:
oaklandpoets@gmail.com or call Amy Sonnie, Teen Outreach Librarian, at (510) 238-7233.

Diversity Film Series : Louder Than A Bomb Thursday July 10, 6:30pm-9 pm, Ellen Driscoll Playhouse, 325
Highland Avenue, Free
An inspiring documentary about a group of teenagers working together in a spoken poetry competition. Directed by
Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel. Info: 510-835-9227, julie@diversityfilmseries.org or diversityfilmseries.org

Prescott Circus' Summer Performance Series: "Reach for It!" July 15-16 11 am & 1:30 pm at Oakland Asian
Cultural Center, 388 9th St. Oakland and July 19, 1 pm at DeFremery Park, 1651 Adeline St., Oakland, Free
Through these captivating performances, students demonstrate their amazing talents in juggling, acrobatics,
unicycling, stilt walking, hambone body percussion, hip hop dance, balancing, and clown acts. Performers will include
students in grades 3-12 who have participated in Prescott Circus' after-school programs at Prescott, Lafayette,
Laurel, Manzanita SEED/Community, Parker, and Piedmont Ave. Elementary Schools. All ages are welcome to
attend. Now in its 30th year, the Prescott Circus Theatre (PCT) is a nationally recognized after school performing arts
education program serving Oakland's most under-resourced youth. Each year, over 220 Oakland youth ages 7 - 13
receive direct training from professional artists to learn circus and theater skills including juggling, acrobatics,
clowning/acting, hip hop dance, hambone body percussion, stilt dancing, and theater production.Info: David Hunt:
510-967-0355 or info@prescottcircus.org or prescottcircus.org

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"Paws to Read" this Summer

At your neighborhood Oakland Public Library

"Paws to Read" is the theme of the 2014 Summer Reading Program. Taking place at all branches of the Oakland
Public Library through August 9, the Summer Reading Program encourages children to maintain their reading abilities
after school is out for vacation. All library locations will feature live entertainment and fun activities to attract youth. As
an added incentive, prizes will be given to all children who reach reading goals. As in previous years, readers may
sign up at any library and receive a reading log to mark their progress. An online registration is available for readers
who wish to report their reading from home. This year, readers will be asked to mark the days that they read, rather
than counting hours. Prizes include books and tickets to fun and educational attractions. Branches will have raffle
drawings for movie tickets, ferry rides, boat rentals, and a grand prize at each branch library. System-wide grand
prize drawings for an iPad and a family membership to Fairyland will take place later in August. (Participants need
not be present to win.) To entice young people to use Oakland's libraries, the Library's Children's Services
Department has lined up a summer's worth of free events featuring live animals, puppet shows, music, magic, arts
and crafts, bubbles and more. Many library locations will also offer free lunch for children and teens. Info:
oaklandsummerreading.com

GENERAL INTEREST EVENTS

11th Annual Temescal Street Fair! Sunday, July 6, Noon - 6pm, Telegraph Avenue between 40th and 51st,
North Oakland
This family-friendly fair features three food courts and stages showcasing local performers, and 150 booths teaming
with handmade crafts, local artistry and artisanship, representative of the area's distinctive style. Come dance at Leo's
Stage @ 51st St, groove to jazz at the 57th St Gallery jazz stage @ 45th St or watch circus arts by Kinetic Arts
Center. New this year will be a demo of protected bike lanes by Bike East Bay and East Bay Church of Religious
Science's vendor village with live music and vendors at 41st Street. Walk, bike or take BART to MacArthur. Info here

Oakland Chinatown: Free Guided Walking Tour Wednesday July 2, 10 am, Pacific Renaissance Plaza
Fountain, 9th St & Franklin St
Oakland Chinatown Tour:Learn about the contributions of Chinese and other Asian immigrants to the history of both
California and the Bay Area. Stroll along sidewalk markets filled with fresh fish as well as exotic fruits and vegetables.
View changing displays in the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Reservations are recommendedby leaving a message
on the Tours' 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234 or via email to aallen@oaklandnet.com. Tour begins at 10 am in front
of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza Fountain, 9th Street between Franklin and Webster streets. Parking is available at
the Pacific Renaissance Garage. Enter on Webster or Franklin streets between 9th and 11th streets. Info here
Adult Sailing Classes On Lake Merritt Weekends through Sunday August 17, 10:30 am - 5 pm, Lake Merritt
Boating Center, 568 Bellevue Ave
For ages 16 and up, the Basic, Solo, and Advanced Small Boat Sailing classes cover everything from how to get into
the boat to racing techniques and dry capsize skills. Graduates can return to rent boats on their own on Lake Merritt.
Visit sailoakland.com for the detailed schedule. For more information, please contact Sarah Herbelin, Recreation
Supervisor, at sherbelin@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-2196.
Walking Tour of Jack London Square Saturday July 5, 10 am at the Jack London Square entry arch, foot of
Broadway, Free
The images of author Jack London will surround you as you tour the historic square and waterfront. Visit a turn-of-thecentury wholesale produce district still in operation and see the USS Potomac, the restored yacht of President
Franklin D. Roosevelt. Parking is available at various garages and surface lots in the area. To make a reservation for
Tour 6, please call (510) 238-3234 or e-mail aallen@oaklandnet.com. Please include the specific tour and date you
are requesting in your message.
Walking Tour of Preservation Park Wednesday July 9, 10 am in front of Preservation Park, 13th Street and
Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Free
A walking tour of a Victorian-era district adjacent to modern office towers. Sites include the historic First Unitarian
Church, the Pardee Home Museum, and more than a dozen elegantly restored, 19th century houses -- now serving
as nonprofit offices, meeting rooms, and conference spaces -- in a beautiful garden setting. Parking is available on
Wednesdaysat the City Center West Garage. Enter on Jefferson Street between 14th and 12th streets. On
Saturdays, parking is available at the Clay Street Garage. Enter on Clay Street near 14th Street. To make a
reservation for Tour 4, please call (510) 238-3234 or e-mail aallen@oaklandnet.com. Please include the specific
tour and date you are requesting in your message.

VIDEO: Holes - Trailer

Holes: Movie in the Park Friday July 11, 7:30 pm, Redwood Heights Recreation Center, 3883 Aliso Ave
Holes (PG 117 minutes) is a 2003 American comedy-drama adventure film based on the 1998 novel of the same title
by Louis Sachar.A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he joins the job of
digging holes for some mysterious reason. Movies in the Park are back for 2014 at the Redwood Heights Recreation
Center in Oakland. All movies begin at dusk.Be sure to dress warm and bring a lawn chair and or blanket. Popcorn,
hot chocolate, drinks and hot dogs will be available for purchase. New for 2014: Help support the Alameda County
Food Bank. They will have a food donation bin set up and for those that donate a non-perishable food item, you will
receive one small popcorn for free. Please Note:Movies may be cancelled due to bad weather.Please do not bring
alcohol, drugs or dogs; they're notallowed in the park. Info and complete schedule here

Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Waterfront Flicks at Jack London Square Thursday July 10, 8:30 pm, Jack London
Square, Broadway at Embarcadero, Free

Ferris Bueller (1986, 1:43) is a clever and tricky fast talker, a legend in his own time. He decides to call out sick from
school, feigning illness, to embark on a wild adventure involving his girlfriend, Sloane Peterson, his best friend
Cameron Frye, and a Ferrari. From Wrigley Field to the Art Institute of Chicago to a Polish Pride parade, Bueller and
friends intend on making the most of their day off. However, Ferris' sister and the school dean, Ed Rooney, suspect
that Ferris is simply pretending to be ill. Both Rooney and Ferris' sister Jeanie are hot on Ferris' trail and are
determined to catch him and his friends in the act of class-cutting. Info: jacklondonsquare.com or 510-645-9292
Merengue: Dancing Under the Stars Friday July 11, 8:30-10 pm, Jack London Square, Broadway at
Embarcadero, Free
From experienced dancers to newbies, everyone is invited to an evening of rhythm, grooving and Dancing Under the
Stars! Dancers will kick-up their heels and pack Jack London Square for free dance lessons. Each Friday night, Jack
London Square will host a different dance theme including the Chacha, Rumba, Salsa and Swing Time Swing. The
festive, free dance lessons are brought to you, in part, by Professional Dance Instructors Vanessa Montoya of VM
Dance and Bradley Montoya. Lessons begin at 8:30 PM, followed by a dance party, at 9:00 PM to try out all the new
moves. Info: 510-645-9292 or here

Friday Summer Nights at the Park every Friday night July 11 - August 5, 6 - 9 pm, Willie Wilkins Park, 1100
98th Ave (between B and C Streets), and Carter Gilmore Park, 1390 66th Ave, Free
Join us for a night of fun. Entertainment for the entire family! Free food and refreshments, games for all ages, raffle.
Sponsored by Messengers 4 Change. Info: Jennifer Argueta: JArgueta@oaklandnet.com or Oaklandunite.org

Friday Night Live every Friday night July 11 - August 5, 6 - 9 pm, 3233 Market St, Brockhurst St between
Market and San Pablo Ave, Free
Fun, games and entertainment for the entire family, basketball tournaments, raffles and games. Free food,
refreshments, arts and crafts and dancing. Info: Dylan Hamilton (510) 238-2164 or dhamilton@oaklandnet.com or
Oaklandunite.org

Jack of All Trades Market Saturday July 12 11:00am - 5:00pm, throughout Jack London Square
Jack of All Trades is a curated mix of local makers, indie designers, antiquers, collectors, artists, start-ups and more
brought together by the Treasure Island Flea. Free to the public, this eclectic market will feature one-of-a-kind items,
live music and several free DIY workshops for all ages. The Jack of All Trades will take place on the second Saturday
of each month. Visitors can bike, ferry or drive to Jack London Square. For additional information on Jack of All
Trades, visit JackofAllTradesOakland.com or here
Moonlight Paddle Saturday, July 12, California Canoe and Kayak, Jack London Square
Moonlight paddling is enchanting! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the
ambiance. We enjoy a leisurely pace as the sun sets and the moon rises, illuminating a delightful evening. You stay
warm and dry in their cozy sea kayaks, too. Introduce a friend to moonlight kayaking by paddling together in one of
their stable double kayaks. Info here or call 800-366-9804 or here
Hella Gay Dance Party Saturday July 12, 9:30 pm - 2 am, The Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph Ave, $5
Happening every second Saturday of the month, Hella Gay is Oakland's first dance party for everyone - if you're hella
queer, hella straight, or whatever the hell you are, this party is for you. Resident DJs GStar,Balthazar Lasagne, and
special guest DJs every monthspin Indie, Disco, Hip Hop, Dance, Trap, Moombahton, Dubstep, and a little
something for everyone, plus each month is a fundraiser for a different local non-profit organization. Info here

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TECH EVENTS

Social Media for Small Businesses Friday July 18, 9:45 am - 1 pm, Council Chambers, Oakland City Hall, One
Frank Ogawa Plaza, Free (suggested donation of $25/person)
Now on itsfourth year, SMfSB is an accelerated three-hour event that serves as aneutral, educational and learning
platformfor local small businessowners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The event introduces practical and emerging
social networking platforms to help educate and empower small businesses to succeed in the digital economy.

Register today to hear from the leaders of tech: Instagram, Google, Constant Contact, Wix.com and Oakland Digital.
Break social media down into easy-to-understand parts to utilize digital tools and technology as a platform to grow
your small business.After the workshop, enjoy an hour of lunch and networking. Highlights:
Every brand has a point of view. Instagram is unlike any other platform in its singular focus on captivating
imagery, giving brands an avenue for rich visual storytelling.
Be there when customers look for you online.
Connect with customers, whether they're looking for you on Search, Maps, Google+ or mobile devices
Engage existing and new customers with social marketing
Use email communications to improve customer loyalty
Google: get on the web, say more with video, work better together with apps, find new customers, and see
who's coming and going
Reaching, engaging, acquiring, and retaining customers through Oakland Digital's Digital Equity 2014 program
Presented by Oakland Digital (ODALC) and co-sponsored by the City of Oakland and the Office of the Mayor, Social
Media for Small Businesses is an annual symposium held at Oakland City Hall, Council Chambers. Space is limited!
Donate now securely via PayPal (donate@odalc.org). Registration here. Info: oaklandsocialmedia.com or (510)
435-2945
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS/GREEN EVENTS

OPR Hosts Open Houses During National Park And Recreation Month
Throughout July, Oakland Parks & Recreation (OPR) is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month (NPRM) by
hosting more than 75 events that showcase its programs and services for youth and families. Open Houses are free
to the public and offer fun and entertainment for the whole family. The first three are listed below, but for the complete
roster of events, please visit www.oaklandnet.com/parks.
Wednesday July 2, 1 - 4 pm, Tassafaronga Recreation Center, 975 85th Ave, (510) 615-5764
Thursday July 3, 1 - 4 pm, Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Ave, (510) 482-7812
Saturday July 5, 1 - 3 pm, deFremery Pool, 1269 18th St, (510) 238-2205
Googie And Friends Fundraiser Golf Tournament Registration - Through Friday, August 1
Golf players can register for the 10th annual Googie and Friends Fundraiser Golf Tournament in partnership with the City of Oakland
Parks & Recreation and Vice Mayor Larry Reid. The tournament will be held on August 11 at the Metropolitan Golf Links, 10051
Doolittle Drive. Teams registered by July 1 will receive one dozen Titlist ProV1s at check-in. Proceeds from the tournament fund junior
golf programs in Oakland, reaching over 2,000 youth per year. For additional details and to register, please visit
www.playmetro.com/googie. For more information, please contact Preston Pinkney, Recreation Specialist PPT, at
ppinkney@oaklandnet.comor (510) 351-0391.
National Public Parks Tennis Championships Registration - Through Wednesday, August 6
Tennis players can register for the 88th annual National Public Parks Tennis Championships. The nation's most prestigious municipal
tennis tournament will be held on August 16 to 24 at four venues in and around Oakland. The City of Oakland isthe first Northern
California site selected to host this prestigious event in its 88-year history. Players can register to compete in one or more divisions.
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities for the event are available. For additional details and to register, please visit
www.npptc2014.com. For more information, please contact Marc Weistein, Program Director, at (510) 444-5663.

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CULTURE & ARTS EVENTS

The Cosmo Alleycats, Free Lunchtime Concert Wednesday July 2, - 12 - 1 pm Oakland City Center 500 12th
Street, Free
The Cosmo Alleycats are a 5-piece retro R&B and swing band based in San Francisco, where they perform weekly at
Le Colonial and Blondie's Bar & No Grill. You may have also seen them at the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival or
Sausalito's Jazz & Blues by the Bay series. Get ready to snap your fingers to jazzy San Francisco swingsters. Come
down to Oakland's City Center for free concerts in the spring and summeroutside the 12th Street Oakland City
Center BART station. The concert series give a little taste of everything, from rock and folk to Latin and jazz bands
and they typically take place from noon to 1 pm - perfect for the 9-to-5 crowd in downtown Oakland. Info:
oaklandcitycenter.com/events

Kid Beyond and Adam Theis Wednesday July 2, 8 pm, Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave. (at
18th), $20
Kid Beyond (Andrew Chaikin) and Adam Theis team up for a unique night of music where live-looping
vocalist/beatboxer meets live-looping trombonist/bassist. Tickets: (510) 547-8188

VaVa Vroom!! - A Sparkling Celebration of Kustom Kulture and Big-Haired Beauty Friday July 4, 6 - 9 pm,
Betti Ono gallery, 1427 Broadway
The opening party on Independence Day will be an over-the-top celebration of all things sparkly (including glitter
bombs). Join us for a hot summer Oakland art party, full of contemporary art, independent women, kitsch, glitter, roller
skates, and music. The event will serve as an over-the-top alternative July 4th celebration, toasting American cultures
and subcultures that are often overlooked, such as Mexican-Americanness, lowrider scenes, and drag/femme
cultures. Put simply, VaVa Vroom! is a shrine to the over-the-top, to the power and allure of culture and to powerful
feminine sexiness.
First Fridays Samba Party with SambaFunk! Friday July 4, 8:30 pm - 1:30 am, Shashamane Bar & Grill, 2507
Broadway, 21+, $10/Door
It's post Carnaval, but the reveling and fun continues! Come party & celebrate First Friday, Summer, World Cup, and
LIFE! DJ EPIC (World Carnaval/ Los Rakas) spinning Soul, Brazilian, Latin, African & Caribbean music. Live Drum
set by the FunkTyme Playahs. Open kitchen all night. Make your 4th of July the Funkiest one yet! See you on the
dance floor! Info here
James Gayles "Reflections" Book Release Party Friday July 11, 6 8 pm, Oakstop, 1721 Broadway, Free
Please join us in celebration of Emmy-Award winning artist James Gayles' first book launch. "Reflections" is a
collaboration of James, Pochino Press and more than 20 national and international writers hailing from cities as
diverse as London, Tokyo, New York, Addis Ababa, Taipei, and of course, Oakland. Each writer interpreted one of
James' pieces from over the years including paintings of Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Celia Cruz, Nelson Mandela, and
Sarah Vaughan. Our evening's activities will feature readings by respected writers and poets in the book: Avotcja,
Emily Butterfly, Poetess Kalamu Chach, Duane Deterville, Aqueila M Lewis, Janice Rhoshalle, Littlejohn, Gina
Madrid, Tureeda Mikell, Lakiba Pittman, Elaina Proffitt Angela Simms Aimee Suzara, harold terezon, Raymond Nat
Turner, Marvin X, Monica Zarazua, Lisa Zur . Copies of "Reflections" will be on sale! Info: jamesgayles.com or
pochinopress.com

Concert and Tour Sunday, July 6, 1 - 4 pm, Camron-Stanford House Museum, 1418 Lakeside Drive (at 14th
Street), Free
Come and listen to great music. Camron-Stanford House is Oakland's elegant landmark house museum on Lake
Merritt. Its veranda and garden offer unmatched views of the Lake. Music beginning at 1:00 p.m. is by guest band
Hot Flash, known for their repertoire of classic rock and oldies. Seating will be available on the veranda or, if you
prefer, bring a blanket and sit on the lawn in the Victorian garden. The 1876 mansion's beautiful period rooms are
recreated in the style of the 1880s and will be open for tours throughout the afternoon. Tours are led by
knowledgeable volunteer docents. Old-fashioned sodas and other refreshments may be purchased. Park at Central
Parking System (open lot) at 226 13th St. & Jackson St. Camron-Stanford House is an 1876 Victorian Italianate
building which was the residence of five prominent Bay Area families in the 19th century. In 1910, the house became
the Oakland Public Museum, the first teaching museum west of the Mississippi River. The landmark house is owned
by the City of Oakland and since 1971 has been administered and carefully restored by the Camron-Stanford House
Preservation Association, a non-profit organization. Find out more about Oakland's history with a tour of CamronStanford House.Info here cshouse.org
A Routine Procedure Theatre Summer Reading Series: Creative New Work Wednesday,July 2, 7 pm The
Flight Deck, 1540 Broadway, Free
A botched surgical procedure forces a stressed gynecologist to do an emergency hysterectomy, destroying the hopes
and dreams of her young patient. Desperate to find a reason for this injustice, the patient searches relentlessly for an
explanation. Lies and manipulations cover up the truth, but for how long? By Deborah Dashow Ruth. Directed by
Angela Dant Virago Theatre Company's New Play Reading Series will once again be staged during Summer 2014.
RSVP is recommended.Donations are gratefully accepted. Every year, Virago selects new works from playwrights for
their Summer Reading Series. Typically, scripts are selected to fill 3-4 evenings of staged readings, directed and
hosted by Virago as a part of their official season. Scripts are performed by skilled actors, and with strong attendance
by the public, readings generally sell out. Info here
Storking Comedy: Free Standup & Intrusive Interviews Thursday July 3, 6:30 - 9 pm, Stork Club, 2330
Telegraph, Free
Storking Comedyis a weeklycomedy showcasewith a twist; the show features some of the Bay's best comedians

whom are subsequentlyinterviewed after their performance.

The results are akin to an irreverentInside the Actor's Studioas host, OJ Patterson, alternates between goofy rapport
and intrusive investigation.Additional questions are fielded from the audience.
All comedians, hobbyist, amateur or professional, are welcome to participate in anopen michappening from 6:30-8
pm.Sign-up at 6 pm. Of course, Stork Club wouldn't be the Stork Club without the cheap drinks and pinball.
Critical Hit Comedy Show, Free Pizza & Free Candy Saturday July 5, 8 - 10 pm, It's Your Move Game Store,
4928 Telegraph Ave, Free
The boys of Critical Hit bring stand-up comedy to Oakland's It's Your Move game store for monthly shows happening
every first Saturday of the month. Enjoy some free pizza, free candy, and some free comedy from some of the Bay
Area's favorite comedians. Also, save some dough because this event is BYOB. Info here
Free First Sunday Admission, Oakland Museum of California Sunday July 6, 11 am - 5 pm, Oakland Museum
of California, 1000 Oak Street, Free
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural science under one
roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. As the only museum to focus entirely on the art and
history of California, the diverse collections on display in the 300,000 square foot building present the art and tell the
history of California from many angles. The museum invites visitors to experience the history of California through
interacting with art, becoming art, and rewriting history. Normally $15, the museum offersfree admission every first
Sunday the month.Please note, special exhibits may require a fee. Info here
Free Women's Comedy Night Tuesday, July 8, 8 pm, The Layover, 1517 Franklin St
Come check out a monthly comedy event at The Layover in Oakland for Women's Comedy Night sponsored by
Feelmore510 and hosted by Lydia Popovich.This event happens on the second Tuesday of every month. There is no
cover, but there is a two drink minimum and donations are welcome. Info: ladieslayover.tumblr.com/

VIDEO: The Genius of Marian trailer

Genius of Marion, Temescal Street Cinema: Outdoor Films & Free Popcorn, Thursday July 10, 8 pm, 49th St
and Telegraph
The Temescal Street Cinema homegrown outdoor film seriesshows films on the side of the Bank of the West
Building in Oakland, with live music, films and free popcorn. Rather than showing boring major blockbusters, these
are interesting films and documentaries by Bay Area artists and filmmakers that you're unlikely to see anywhere else.
"Genius of Marion" by Banker White: An intimate family portrait that explores the heartbreak of Alzheimer's disease,
the power of art and the meaning of family. Opening Short: Jeremy Rourke, Under Cold Bright Stars (2012), 3:10
mins Historical photographs come to life with movement, words and song in this hand made animation. Info:
temescalstreetcinema.com
Las Cafeteras Thursday July 10, 9 pm, The New Parish, 579 18th St, $10 - $15
Las Cafeteras combines the vibrant energy of Son Jarocho music with an edgy LA-alternative sound & political
message. Their pounding Afro-Mexican rhythms, stomping zapateado dancing, & uplifting lyrics tell stories of
everyday people searching for love & fighting for justice in the concrete jungle. This alt-son group re-mixes traditional
sounds, adding Afro-Carribean marimbol, Native American drum & flute, cajon, hip hop, English & Spanglish to
Jarocho instruments like jarana & requinto guitars, donkey jaw-bone, & the tarima (stomp box). Info here

Woodminster Summer Musicals presents Les Misrables Friday July 11-July 20, 8 pm, Woodminster
Amphitheater, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd, $26 - $59; Oaklanders' Half Price Opening Night Special
Les Misrables, based on the classic 19th century French
novel, tells the story of Jean Valjean, who has been unjustly
imprisoned for 19 years and is released as the story begins.
When he finds nothing in the outside world but mistrust and
mistreatment, he breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new
life. His new life is difficult as he is relentlessly pursued by
police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can
change his ways. Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misrables
packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over
the world. The sung-through pop opera overflows with melodies
that are already standards, like "I Dreamed A Dream," "On My
Own," and "One Day More." Its powerful affirmation of the
human spirit has made Les Misrables a popular masterpiece.
Performed in historic Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin

Miller Park, by a cast of 43 and a live professional orchestra.

Zell Steel Morrow (center) plays the street urchin "Gavroche" in
Come early for a picnic with your family, a walk in this hillside
Les Misrables. With him are other small revolutionaries, played
park, and the beautiful bay views. As the sun sets, take your
by Enrica Waugh (L) and Madison Jane Schlader (R)
seats in the amphitheater and enjoy an evening of music and
magic under the stars. Woodminster's popular "Kids Come Free" program allows a child or teen 16 or younger to
attend for free with an adult paying full price. The final dress rehearsal (Thursday, July 10) will be open to the public
as a Preview Performance. All Preview tickets are $18, with open seating, no other discounts apply. Special "Half
Price Opening Nights" for Oaklanders: Any Oakland resident can get half price tickets for "Les Mis" on July 11 by
using the code MyCity. Details here
Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid Friday July 11, 5 - 9 pm, Oakland Museum of California,
1000 Oak St, $7.50
Join theOakland Museum of California (OMCA)andOff the Gridon 10th Street every Friday for a family-friendly take
on afestive night market. Savor California beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages around the Koi Pond at the Blue
Oak caf pop-up. Enjoyhalf-price admission, live music, extended OMCA Store hours,family-friendly activities, and
extended hours in the galleries. *Half-price gallery admission for adults, ages 18 and under are free. Admission for
Members is always free. Cash bar. Prices vary for Off the Grid food trucks. 6:30-7 pm: Dance instruction in the 10th
Street Amphitheater; 7-9 pm: Live band playing Salsa and Latin music in the 10th Street Amphitheater; 7:30-7:45
pm: A Snack Size Docent Tour, a fifteen-minute mini-tour led by a talented OMCA Docent to introduce you one of the
Galleries-you won't know which until the tour begins! Info: museumca.org
2nd Friday Art Walk: "Estuary Art Attack" Friday July 11, 6 - 9 pm, Jingletown, Chapman St and Peterson St,
Free
Join Estuary Art Attack for their monthly art walk that spans the Park Street Bridge between Oakland and Alameda.
Estuary Art Attack takes place every second Friday from 6-9 pm. Participating venues vary each week, but the
community includes 21 venues in the Jingletown neighborhood and across the Park Street Bridge in Alameda. Please
note that not every gallery participates each month, so make sure to check the2nd Fridays Facebook pageand
checkwith each gallery before heading out.Info here
Counterpoint Study/Gallery, 2934 Ford St
Dreyfuss Sculpture/Watercolor Gallery, 2934 Ford St #35
Float Gallery, 1091 Calcot Pl #116
Gray Loft Gallery, 2889 Ford Street, 3rd Fl
Jingletown Art Studios and Gallery, Chapman & Derby
Studio 9, 2020 Dennison St
The Clock Tower Studio/Gallery, 1091 Calcot Pl, 4th Fl
White Wall Gallery, 2934 Ford St #4

Second Saturday Art & Music Walk: Oakland's Golden Gate District Saturday July 12, All Day, Golden Gate
(North Oakland), San Pablo Ave and Alcatraz Ave, Free
The Golden Gate Neighborhood of North Oakland is hosting a monthly Second Saturdays event with art, music, food,
classes and family-friendly activities. They're focusing on the DIY character of the neighborhood, so come out and
see what you can add to the mix.

"Oakland Nights...Live" Late Night Talk Show Saturday July 12, 8 pm, Secret Location (Oakland)
What is "Oakland Nights...Live"? Why it is Oakland's very own low-budget monthly late night talk show. It's half
Johnny Carson, half Pee-Wee's Playhouse, andall Oakland.They've had marine biologists, talks with Oakland public
school teachers, Star Trek: TNG re-rnactments, call-in relationship advice, live interviews with astrophysicist from the
South Pole, and more. Filled with Oakland trivia, highlights on local small businesses, spotlights on amazing nonprofits - it is a microscope that looks in on all the little wonders across the Oakland Bay Area. Please note, the event
can get very crowded.This event is very popular and often fills up and they have to turn people away. So either show

up very early, or risk being turned away at the door. There will be: live call-ins, house band, the Oakland Skyline, two
lovely hosts. *Admission is first come, first served; they often fill up and have to turn away people. Info:
oaklandnightslive.com

Ukulele Love-In: Concert, Lessons & Group Sing-A-Long Sunday July 13, 5 - 8 pm, Actual Cafe, 6334 San
Pablo Ave, $5
Ukulele fans will gather in the friendly neighborhood cafe setting of Actual Cafe on the second Sunday of every month
for a concert, sing-a-long, and lessons. You do not need to be a ukulele player or even a ukulele enthusiast, but you
may be when you leave the Ukulele Love-In. Come one, come all, have a beverage, enjoy the happiest sounding
instrument to be made from some hardwood and nylon strings, and be merry. Group Lesson(5 pm): Learn more
about this fantastic little instrument with a group lesson from a guest teacher each month; Ukulele Concert(6 pm):
Enjoy feature performances with uke-centric performers; Sing-a-long(7 pm): Rejoice in group ukuleling with a big ol
uke play and singalong and grow an Actual Ukulele Songbook. Bring: Your heart, ukuleles if you got 'em, sliding
scale $5-10 contribution to pay the featured performers and the guest teacher, songs to add to the songbook. Please
keep songs to 2 single-sided pages maximum and be sure to include both lyrics & chords. Info here

Shapeshifters Cinema: Experimental Film & Music Sunday July 13, 8 - 9 pm,Temescal Art Center, 511 48th St,
Free
Shapeshifters Cinema is a monthly series featuring experimental filmmakers and video artists presenting moving
image work live with accompaniment from musicians and sound artists. Shapeshifters takes place the second Sunday
of every month, from 8 to 9 pm (unless otherwise noted) at Temescal Art Center in North Oakland. Shows are free.
Shapeshifters is curated by Gilbert Guerrero and Kathleen Quillian. Info: shapeshifterscinema.com

Tickets For Sundays In The Redwoods

Now On Sale
Mayor Jean Quan and the City of Oakland's Parks & Recreation Department are pleased to present the 2014
Sunday's in the Redwoods Concert Series every Sunday from September 21 to October 12. The concerts will be held
at the Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Road. Season tickets can now be
purchased for the Sundays in The Redwoods Concert Series at a discounted "Early Bird Special" rate of $56 by
visiting SundaysInTheRedwoods.com.

Us, Through July 12, Vessel Gallery, 471 25th St

Exhibition of sculpture by Gordon Glasgow and sculpture and painting by Iris Polos. Info here
Laserium - Pink Floyd, Fridays, Saturdays, 9:15 pm and Sundays, 4:15 pm Continues through July 31, Chabot
Space & Science Center 10000 Skyline Blvd, $14
Classic laser light show set to the music of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Info: chabotspace.org or 510-3367373

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CIVIC EVENTS

Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor

Agency/City Council July 1, 5:45 pm, City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City
Hall.
Agenda and info here
Public Works Committee July 8, 11:30 am, Sgt. Mark Dunakin Room, 1st Floor
City Hall
Agenda and info here
Public Safety Committee July 8, 6 pm, Sgt. Mark Dunakin Room, 1st Floor
City Hall
Agenda includes: Quarterly Report On Crime Trends And Crime Reduction
Activities From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive The
Quarterly Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department (OPD) On
Crime Trends And Crime Reduction Activities, Including The Ceasefire Violence
Reduction Strategy, In The City Of Oakland. Full agenda and info here

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS

10th Annual 'Something for Everyone' Scholarship Fundraiser for East Oakland Youth Development Center
Early Bird ticket pricing until July 11, $75; Event takes place Sunday, July 25, 3 - 6 pm, Ed Fitzpatrick
Coliseum Lexus of Oakland, 7273 Oakport, $100
2014 Champion for Youth Award Recipients: Dr. Monique W. MorrisSocial Justice Advocate,, Marshawn
LynchSeattle Seahawks, Shawna MyersOUSD, Fred BlackwellSF Foundation, KBLXRadio Station, Christopher
ChatmonAAMA Initiative OUSD, Cedric BrownKapor Center for Social Impact, Ryan NicoleArtist/Activist. Donations
will help provide scholarships for the EOYDCPathway to College and Career (PTC2) program. Info: D. R. Roberts
Event Mgmt 510-654-5335 or EOYDC 510-569-8088

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FOOD AND WINE

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Farmers' Market , Fridays, 10 am - 2 pm, Kaiser Oakland 3801 Howe St, Free
Healthy eating starts here. With vendors selling fresh, all-organic fruits and vegetables.

Bites Off Broadway, Fridays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Through October 10, Studio One Art
Center, 365 45th St
The best food truck experience in the East Bay!
Featuring food from rotating trucks including Go Streatery, Fist of Flour, Tina Tamale,
Skylite Snowballs, Kenny's Heart and Soul, NoNo Burger, Curbside Creamery, and
more. Plus, hula-hooping, live music, and movies at dusk. Info:
http://studiooneartcenter.net

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ASSISTANCE

Fix Your Resume Monday July 7, 6 pm, Piedmont Avenue Branch Library, 80 Echo Ave
Get your resume into shape! Bring your resume for review and tips:
How to tailor content and format to your desired audience

How to highlight your achievements to specific positions while maintaining broad marketability
How to translate your skills to new career fields
How to send a message that is professional, concise and clear
Appointments are strongly recommended. (510) 597-5011 Info here

Lawyers in the Library / Abogados en la Biblioteca Thursday July 10, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Csar E. Chvez Branch,
3301 East 12th St, Free
Second Thursdays each month from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Spanish and English. Please call on that day to confirm. / El
segundo jueves de cada mes de 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Referencias y informacin gratis en espaol e ingles. Favor de
llamar a ese da para confirmar. Info here or (510) 535-5620
City Of Oakland Job Announcements
The Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) recently posted job announcements for the
following positions:
Disability Benefits Coordinator
Criminalist III
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Lifeguard PT
Network Architect
Planner III
Planner V
Retirement Systems Accountant
Urban Economic Analyst IV Projects
Urban Economic Coordinator
Accounting Supervisor
Business Analyst ll
Executive Assistant to the Director
Fire Marshal (Non-Sworn)
Lifeguard, PT (Continuous)
Network Architect (Extended Closing Date)
Recreation Leader I, Part Time
Specialty Combination Inspector, Senior
Urban Economic Analyst IV, Projects
Urban Economic Coordinator
For updated information on City jobs, please visit the DHRM website. This Employment Information page also
contains information on minimum qualifications of specific job classifications, how to apply for a job online and how to
submit a job interest card for positions not currently posted. For more information, please contact the Department of
Human Resources Management Receptionist at (510) 238-3112.
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Register Your Block Party For National Night Out 2014

It's Time to Organize Your Block Party!

National Night Out - Oakland, Tuesday, August 5, 7 - 9 pm, All Over Town
The City of Oakland welcomes the participation of any neighborhood or community group in National Night Out, and
encourages you to utilize this event as a way to bring people together and to have fun!
National Night Out is the nation's night out against crime. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch,
residents are encouraged to join with their neighbors to have a neighborhood block party, ice cream social or other
outdoor event to build neighborhood spirit and unity - which is the first defense against crime. It began in 1984 as a
nationwide effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood
camaraderie and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting
back.
Through Friday July 25, organizers can register their block parties for National Night Out at
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/nno. This year, Oakland's goal is to have more than 675 block parties citywide. For more
information, please contact Brenda Ivey, Police Service Technician, at bivey@oaklandnet.comor (510) 238-3091.
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Art + Soul Festival in August

VIDEO: Oakland Art + Soul Festival 2014 - Preview

14th Annual Art + Soul Oakland Saturday and Sunday August 2-3, Downtown Oakland
The City of Oakland's venerable Art + Soul festival - now entering its 14th year showcasing the best of the East Bay is heating up with a slew of new activities. Saturday's Blues & BBQ Blowout with top pitmasters from all over
California competing for cash prizes blends Oakland's rich Blues heritage with the city's well-deserved reputation as a
food destination. Sunday's Funk & Latin Dance Party with old school favorites Lakeside, Rose Royce and Dazz Band
plus 2014 Grammy winners Pacific Mambo Orchestra will have festival-goers dancing in the streets. Turning up the
heat even more are a Hot Rod & Vintage Car Show, return of YAK to the Bay Turf Dance Battle, National Poetry
Slam preview and a not-to-be-missed performance by world-renowned aerial dance troupe BANDALOOP. Info:
ArtandSoulOakland.com
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Media Advisory: A"s statement by Mayor Quan, Council President Kernighan
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 2:16:54 PM
2014.07.22 A"s statement.pdf

Mayor Quan, Council President Kernighan on Oakland

As lease extension

The following is a joint statement issued by Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and City Council President Pat
Kernighan:

We are pleased to hear today that the As owners are agreeing to the terms the City Council
approved last week for a 10-year lease extension. We want to thank the teams ownership, our
colleagues at the County of Alameda, our negotiators and everyone at the City of Oakland who
has worked tirelessly on our shared priority of keeping the As here at home.

Once the As ownership and the County have approved the deal, we look forward to moving on
to talking about the bigger goal: building a beautiful new ballpark for the team right here in
Oakland.

We couldnt be prouder of the Oakland As and were excited to head into the rest of the season
with the best team and the best fans in baseball.

-Sean Maher
Communications Director
Office of the Mayor of Oakland
Desk: 510-238-7439
Cell: 510-473-2610
E-mail: smaher@oaklandnet.com

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Rojas, Gonzo (NBCUniversal)

Kalb, Dan; Kernighan, Pat; Schaaf, Libby; Garzon, Clara; Reid, Larry; At Large; Jones, Andre
Bolotina, Olga; Gerard, Jennie; Wald, Zachary; Gallo, Noel; Brooks, Desley; Overman, Jason
NBC Bay Area Request
Friday, June 27, 2014 11:04:56 AM

Good Morning!
We are looking for an Oakland City Council Member who can talk to us about this mornings meeting
concerning the Oakland As lease agreement w/ the Oakland Coliseum.
If you are available to speak to one of my reporters, please contact me.
Thank you.

Gonzalo Rojas
Assignment Editor
D: 408-432-4780
C: 619-277-3364
gonzo.rojas@nbcuni.com

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Michael Crowley
Quan, Jean; Gardner, Henry; Kernighan, Pat; Schaaf, Libby; McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo, Noel; Brooks, Desley;
Reid, Larry; Scott Haggerty (scott.haggerty@acgov.org); BOSdist4@acgov.org; Kamika Dunlap
(kamika.dunlap@acgov.org); kaplanforoakland@gmail.com; Kalb, Dan; Gardner, Henry; Christopher Dobbins
(christopher.dobbins@ousd.k12.ca.us)
Lew Wolff; Neil Kraetsch; Ryan Horning; Manfred, Rob [MLB-BOC]; Jon B. Streeter (jstreeter@kvn.com)
Oakland A"s Lease Agreement
Monday, June 30, 2014 5:25:56 PM
Oakland A"s Documents to City Council (6-30-14).pdf
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All:

From a meeting that Ryan Horning and I had this past Thursday with Henry Gardner, Barbara Parker,
and others, we understand that City Council is meeting tomorrow in closed session to address our
lease agreement. In furtherance of getting approval for that agreement as we anticipate will be
addressed at a JPA special meeting this coming Thursday, I think it makes sense to pass along to you
our position and some of the history on how we have arrived at the agreement with the JPA and its
counsel, Jon Streeter. Attached is a letter from Lew Wolff and an explanatory memo from Ryan
Horning to Jon Streeter based on the topics we discussed last week.

Im also including our internal financial analysis through which we have analyzed the economics of
the agreement, as was requested by Mr. Gardner during our meeting. The document includes
assumptions on certain numbers, but we are providing it in good faith as he had asked to see it. It
includes a calculation of the value to the JPA over the coming decade as compared to the last, both
in pure dollars and present value terms.

I trust that this will be helpful to you during your meeting.

Michael

Michael Crowley
President
510-563-2201
7000 Coliseum Way Oakland , CA 94621

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Michael Crowley
Quan, Jean; Henry Gardner (hgardner@oakland.net); Kernighan, Pat; Schaaf, Libby; McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo,
Noel; Brooks, Desley; Reid, Larry; Scott Haggerty (scott.haggerty@acgov.org); BOSdist4@acgov.org; Kamika
Dunlap (kamika.dunlap@acgov.org); kaplanforoakland@gmail.com; Kalb, Dan
Lew Wolff; Manfred, Rob [MLB-BOC]; Ryan Horning; Neil Kraetsch
Oakland A"s Rent Payment
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All:

We have received word from Councilmember Kaplan that many of you were told by some unnamed
source that Lew Wolff had instructed me to withhold our upcoming rent payment due this Monday,
June 30 th . That is completely untrue in every aspect. I assure you that we will be paying the full
amount of rent due, $1,750,000, to the JPA on Monday. There is also a provision in the draft lease
agreement that conditions its effectiveness on our paying that full amount.

We are not sure where this concern came from but I am deeply disturbed by the continued
misinformation that appears to surround the lease negotiations.

I do apologize for any confusion or frustration it has caused. If you have any questions, please
contact me at your convenience.

Michael

Michael Crowley
President
510-563-2201
7000 Coliseum Way Oakland , CA 94621

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Lew Wolff
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"Rob Manfred (rob.manfred@mlb.com)"
Oakland Athletics lease extension due for approval tomorrow | News
Wednesday, July 02, 2014 7:37:45 AM
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http://www.ballparkdigest.com/201407027444/major-league-baseball/news/as-leaseextension-due-for-approval-tomorrow

I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS ARTICLE IS INACCURATE. LEW

Lewis N. Wolff
Chairman and C.E.O.
Wolff Urban Development, LLC
Office: (310) 477-3593
Fax: (310) 477-2522
lew.wolff@wolffurban.com
www.wolffurban.com

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Raiders Stadium Hopes at Mercy of Lew Wolff
Saturday, June 28, 2014 7:44:35 AM

Raiders stadium hopes at mercy of Lew Wolff, Oakland city council squabbling

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Raiders stadium hopes at

mercy of Lew Wolff, Oakland
Something stinks in Oakland. Usually it's
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DO NOT allow the corrupt JPA and county supervisor's office to derail a project
(Coliseum City) that has much potential for a city and region that sorely needs it.
Lew Wolff is nothing more than a sheep-in-wolves clothing, and if you allow he and
Selig to eventually force the Raiders out of Oakland, the repercussions will be yours
to bear for many years to come.
Step aside members of the JPA and county supervisor's. Your roles are defunct, and
you're causing much more of an obstacle than a solution. The City of Oakland
CANNOT bear the cost of losing the Raiders for a second time.
Absolutely NO to any kind of lease extension that involves Lew Wolff or his crooked
cronies.
If a vote is scheduled for Thursday (7/3), we will see you there!

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Ryan Horning
Parker, Barbara; Quan, Jean; Schaaf, Libby; McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo, Noel; Brooks, Desley; Reid, Larry; Scott
Haggerty; BOSdist4@acgov.org; Kamika Dunlap; kaplanforoakland@gmail.com; Kalb, Dan
JStreeter@KVN.com; Washington, Brian, County Counsel; David.Preiss@hklaw.com; Pettitt, Krishna;
henry.gardner924@yahoo.com; Gardner, Henry; Kernighan, Pat; dgmcclain@gmail.com
RE: Email from Mike Crowley re: Oakland A"s "Rent" Payment
Monday, June 30, 2014 11:25:33 AM
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All I just dropped off our payments at the JPA/AEG offices one check for $1.75 million covering
our 2014 License Fee and one check for $10,000 covering our 2014 Diamond Vision Fee. Directed to
Deena.

Thanks.
Ryan

RyanHorning
Senior Counsel
510-563-2235
7000 Coliseum Way Oakland , CA 94621

From: Parker, Barbara [mailto:BParker@oaklandcityattorney.org]

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2014 11:16 AM
To: Quan, Jean; Schaaf, Libby; McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo, Noel; Brooks, Desley; Reid, Larry; Scott
Haggerty; BOSdist4@acgov.org; Kamika Dunlap; kaplanforoakland@gmail.com; Kalb, Dan; Ryan Horning
Cc: JStreeter@KVN.com; Washington, Brian, County Counsel; David.Preiss@hklaw.com; Pettitt, Krishna;
henry.gardner924@yahoo.com; Gardner, Henry; Kernighan, Pat; dgmcclain@gmail.com
Subject: FW: Email from Mike Crowley re: Oakland A's "Rent" Payment
Importance: High

Dear All:
City Council President Kernighan forwarded the message below to me. On Tuesday evening
(6/24) Jon Streeter informed City Attorney Barbara Parker, Deputy City Attorney Krishna
Pettitt, outside counsel, David Preiss and City Administrator Henry Gardner that Ryan
Horning told him the As were considering depositing the fees in an escrow account; and
they would pay the $1.75M due on June 30 if the JPA voted to approve the license agreement
on Friday, June 27. Mr. Streeter said Mr. Horning was relying on a section in the license
agreement (8th Amendment) that allows the As to place the fees in escrow if an arbitration
award has not been issued by the due date. The conversation was via speaker phone in Mr.
Gardners office.
We are hopeful that we all can continue to move forward to a mutually beneficial agreement.
Note: I attempted to reply to all but the email addresses for Neil Kraetsch, , Lew Wolff,
Manfred, Rob[MLB-BOC] bounced back. I will forward the email to them once I secure

their correct addresses.

Barbara J. Parker
City Attorney
Oakland City Attorney's Office
One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Seventh Floor
Oakland, California 94612
Phone: (510) 238-3815
Fax: (510) 238-6500
email: bjparker@oaklandcityattorney.org
As if it harmed me giving others the same rights and privileged that I possess; as if it
were not indispensable to my own rights that others possess the same.

From: Michael Crowley [mailto:MCrowley@oaklandathletics.com]

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 2:33 PM
To: Quan, Jean; Henry Gardner (hgardner@oakland.net); Kernighan, Pat; Schaaf, Libby;
McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo, Noel; Brooks, Desley; Reid, Larry; Scott Haggerty
(scott.haggerty@acgov.org); BOSdist4@acgov.org; Kamika Dunlap
(kamika.dunlap@acgov.org); kaplanforoakland@gmail.com; Kalb, Dan
Cc: Lew Wolff; Manfred, Rob [MLB-BOC]; Ryan Horning; Neil Kraetsch
Subject: Oakland A's Rent Payment
All:
We have received word from Councilmember Kaplan that many of you were told by some
unnamed source that Lew Wolff had instructed me to withhold our upcoming rent payment
due this Monday, June 30th . That is completely untrue in every aspect. I assure you that we
will be paying the full amount of rent due, $1,750,000, to the JPA on Monday. There is also a
provision in the draft lease agreement that conditions its effectiveness on our paying that full
amount.
We are not sure where this concern came from but I am deeply disturbed by the continued
misinformation that appears to surround the lease negotiations.
I do apologize for any confusion or frustration it has caused. If you have any questions,
please contact me at your convenience.
Michael
Michael Crowley
President
510-563-2201
7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA 94621

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Lew Wolff
Gallo, Noel
Mike Crowley; OaklandCityCouncil; AlamedaCountyBOS; "Rob Manfred (rob.manfred@mlb.com)"; Mike Crowley;
Billy Beane; Henry Gardner - City of Oakland ("henry.gardner924@yahoo.com"); Ryan Horning; Neil Kraetsch
(nkraetsch@oaklandathletics.com); Jon Streeter (JStreeter@KVN.com); Bud Selig
RE: Oakland A"s Lease Agreement - Out for Raiders
Tuesday, July 01, 2014 2:39:40 PM

Dear Councilperson Gallo: Thank you so very much for this wonderful response and your
support.

We want to fully enjoy our great season and continue to be a part of your community.

It is time to have fun.

We employ over 130 on and off field people in Oakland plus some 800 seasonal union
folks.

We are all very excited about this season, the last two seasons andeven the next
foreseeable years.

I hope we call all direct our total energy to the great aspects of baseball in Oakland.

Lew

From: Gallo, Noel [mailto:NGallo@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 2:24 PM
To: Lew Wolff
Cc: Mike Crowley
Subject: RE: Oakland A's Lease Agreement - Out for Raiders

Hello Mr.Wolff, my family and I, and neighbors, have been lifetime Oakland As supporters. The As
are great, a fun TEAM, extremely marketable, with a bright future. Congratulations to you and
your staff. You have my support to keep the As in Oakland. Thanks. Noel Gallo, Oakland City
Council

From: Lew Wolff [mailto:Lew@wolffurban.com]

Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 1:36 PM
To: Mike Crowley; Quan, Jean; Gardner, Henry; Kernighan, Pat; Schaaf, Libby; McElhaney, Lynette;
Gallo, Noel; Brooks, Desley; Reid, Larry; Scott Haggerty; BOSdist4@acgov.org; Kamika Dunlap
(kamika.dunlap@acgov.org); Rebecca Kaplan; Kalb, Dan; Gardner, Henry
Cc: Lew Wolff; Neil Kraetsch; Ryan Horning; Manfred, Rob [MLB-BOC]; Jon B. Streeter

(jstreeter@kvn.com)
Subject: RE: Oakland A's Lease Agreement - Out for Raiders

All: Permit me to offer a comment on the misinformation that continues to falsely

portray our and Major League Baseballs position on Howard Terminal.

For reasons that escape all of us, individuals that have some agenda continue to provide
Mayor Quan with false information. My partner, John Fisher, about
a month ago agreed to meet with Gary rogers at Garys request. John informed me of the
pending meeting and I certainly had no cause to suggest John not
meet with Gary. Without any notice, Gary brought others to the meeting. John, who is
currently in Brazil, indicated to those attending that we simply
sought a lease extension. And, as the group wanted to discuss Howard Terminal, John
listened as a courtesy and referred those in attendance to me.
Neither John or I have heard from any of those attending the meeting. But, someone or
some persons have used the visit to claim that my partner was an advocate
of Howard terminal, or something of that innuendo.

I met with Fred Blackwell and Fred requested assurances from me that the lease
extension would contain (a) a reasonable method for the As to be
obligated to exit if the Raiders were successful in their desire to remain in Oakland and
to implement a new football venue and (b) that I to be willing to
re-explore the Coliseum area as a possible new baseball venue. I agreed to both
requests.

Howard Terminal is not a viable location for the As, and our evaluation is independently
supported by Major League Baseball.

I am hopeful that the economics and the simple fact that we provide 81 days of use to
the JPA (hopefully more if we attain the play-offs), that you
will allow a vote of the JPA on Thursday, and then, if passed, on to the required votes of
the City Council and Board of Supervisors.

This entire activity should be a positive, not contentious; at least that is my, Mike and
Billys desire.

Thank you for any time and attention you afford this note.

If anyone wishes to reach me, my cell is 310-699-1208.

Lew

From: Michael Crowley [mailto:MCrowley@oaklandathletics.com]

Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 12:42 PM
To: Mayor Jean Quan; Henry Gardner (hgardner@oaklandnet.com); Patricia Kernighan; Libby Schaaf
(lschaaf@oaklandnet.com); Lynette Gibson McElhaney (lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com); Noel Gallo
(ngallo@oaklandnet.com); Desley Brooks; Larry Reid; Scott Haggerty; BOSdist4@acgov.org; Kamika
Dunlap (kamika.dunlap@acgov.org); Rebecca Kaplan; Dan Kalb; Henry Gardner
(hgardner@oaklandnet.com)
Cc: Lew Wolff; Neil Kraetsch; Ryan Horning; Manfred, Rob [MLB-BOC]; Jon B. Streeter
(jstreeter@kvn.com)
Subject: Oakland A's Lease Agreement - Out for Raiders

All:

I understand that there continue to be concerns regarding the effect of our Coliseum license
agreement on a potential new stadium for the Raiders. We are happy to help with this and have
addressed these concerns directly with the JPA. We have agreed to a structure that will provide a
great deal of flexibility for the Raiders notwithstanding the existence of our agreement.

Our agreement provides the JPA termination rights in the event that a Raiders stadium plan
surfaces, whether or not part of Coliseum City or some other plan. If (a) there is a fully-executed
development agreement covering a Raiders stadium and (b) the developer has committed a $20
million non-refundable deposit toward the project, then under our agreement the following steps
would occur:

1. The JPA provides us notice that the prerequisites have been met. There is no time
threshold on this, so this notice theoretically could occur on day 1 of our agreement.

2. After notice, we and the JPA discuss over a period of 30 days whether we may remain at
the Coliseum under a mutually agreeable amended form of our agreement. This step is
unnecessary if the Raiders plan includes demolition of the Coliseum, in which case the
JPA may skip to Step 3 below.

3. If our discussions are either unnecessary or unsuccessful, the JPA may provide to us
notice of our agreements termination. The termination would take effect 60 days after
completion of the second full baseball season after notice. This would provide us the
opportunity to find an alternative venue.

4. During the notice period, we would work in good faith to allow the developer access
desired to begin preparatory work (surveying, etc.), so long as such work does not
materially affect our operations.

5. Upon December 31 st of the year termination takes effect, the JPA would pay back to us
the unamortized portion of our costs from the scoreboard project and any other
mutually agreeable improvements that we make to the Coliseum during the term (all of
which are amortized from the date of completion throughout the end of the term).


We have also received some questions regarding (a) the JPAs ability to assign our agreement to a
third-party developer and (b) the nature of the deposit that is required before notice under Step 1
above can occur. As to the first item, we have agreed with the JPA that it will have an automatic
right to assign the agreement, provided that the JPA stays in place throughout the remainder of our
tenancy so we are able to deal with a familiar party. As to the second, the deposit is included to
provide us comfort that we could not be terminated unless a serious deal presented itselfand we
see the $20 million level as being very reasonable given what will be a roughly $1 billion-and-up
commitment from an interested developer. We expect as a practical matter the City would push for
a deposit well above this amount in order to protect the viability of the project.

We look forward to hearing about the result of your discussions today.

Michael

Michael Crowley
President
510-563-2201
7000 Coliseum Way Oakland , CA 94621

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Mayor Jean Quan
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Re:

Henry Gardner
City Administrator
City of Oakland
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94602

As Lease Extension Negotiations and Coliseum City ENA

Dear Mayor Quan, Council Members and Mr. Gardner:

We have had a chance to briefly review the proposed new lease with the As released by
the JPA this week. The out clause as it is written in Section 7.2.2 will make it impossible to
complete the obligations of the development under the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
(ENA) with the City. The ENA requires our team to produce a deal with at least one of the
teams. As you know, the only team that has been willing to engage in active negotiations with us
is the Raiders.
The City has spent three years and $4 Million to adopt a plan and an EIR that would
allow a major new development at the Coliseum site creating a new environment that can keep
both the As and the Raiders in Oakland. The City entered into the amended ENA with our
client Bay Investment Group and JRDV and HKS. Our clients relied on the Citys good faith for
almost six months in continuing to fulfill their obligations before the ENA was executed. We do
now have a fully executed ENA and the proposed As lease will make it impossible to fulfill the
ENA development teams responsibilities under that agreement.
The As have until the last few weeks expressed no interest in talking about the Coliseum
Project. The Raiders who have clearly said they want to stay in Oakland in a new facility have
been meeting regularly with representatives of the ENA team. We believe that we will have an
agreed upon term sheet with the Raiders making the Raiders the anchor of a new multi-use
football stadium on the Coliseum Site by the end of the summer. This will allow the ENA team
to meet its obligations to have an agreement with the City in October.
As you know, it is the Raiders desire and plan to play in a new facility in Oakland for the
2018 football season. They are making arrangements to play elsewhere for the intervening time.
It will be critical to demolish the existing stadium in 2015 not only to construct the new multi-

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use Raiders facility but also to simultaneously construct the associated developments including
a hotel, retail and office buildings. These ancillary developments are critical to support both the
developers ability to fill the gap on the cost of the multi-use Raiders facility and to create the
necessary tax benefits for the City and the County and create a new major economic engine for
Oakland.
The approval of the new lease as proposed, allowing the As to remain on the site would
frustrate these negotiations with the Raiders, frustrate the purpose and language of the ENA and
prevent the effective development of the Coliseum City Project. It is not necessary to choose
between the teams. The goal of the ENA and the goal of our team is to provide the necessary
support for both teams and much more. The ENA, which is valid through October 2014,
provides the City and ENA team a period of time for preliminary study and exclusive
negotiations over a proposed project at the Coliseum site (which includes and encompasses the
area subject to lease negotiations with the As). Terms requiring a two year Out notice in the
As lease will violate the ENA agreement between our clients and the City of Oakland. All we
are asking is for the time to perform that is provided in the agreement you have approved..
The out clause in the proposed As lease would be triggered by the presentation of a
Raiders Construction Plan this term is not defined. If it means a detailed engineering plan,
then this would allow the As to remain in place for two years beyond when the developer and
the Raiders would be ready to start construction which clearly does not make sense. In
addition, the As would not be required to leave until 60 days after the conclusion of the second
baseball season following the notice so if notice were given in September of this year, based on
the current design plans, the As would not have to vacate until late summer of 2016, which
means that the new facility and the ancillary development could not be completed until fall of
2019. But if there were any serious thought of giving notice this year, the new lease including
the economic terms - makes no sense at all.
The City has spent over $4 million dollars in a far sighted and thoughtful effort to create
a new, amazing, and absolutely possible development that will create a major new tax base for
the City and County, produce thousands of jobs and make it possible to retain at least two teams
in Oakland. Permitting the As to remain in the existing facility beyond 2015 under the terms
of this proposed lease would make the Citys expenditures and efforts a waste of public funds.
The current proposal also simply allows the As to buy more time to find a site outside of
Oakland. frustrate Bay IGs efforts to develop the site and disrupt the ability to deliver a stadium
for the Raiders and the ancillary developments adjacent to that stadium.
We ask you to honor the terms of the ENA and allow the development team the time to
meet its obligations in October. Approving the As lease as proposed now will make that
impossible. Any decision on this proposed lease should not take place until the ENA team and
the Raiders have been allowed the agreed upon time to perform and to create the opportunity that
will benefit the As as well as the Raiders, their fans and the entire City and County.
Along with the City, the ENA team wants the As to remain in the City of Oakland and at
the Coliseum site. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you and any representatives

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of the JPA and we are certainly open to discussions with the As about how we can work
together.
Very truly yours,
WENDEL, ROSEN, BLACK & DEAN LLP

R. Zachary Wasserman
RZW/PQ
cc:

Gregory Hunter
Barbara Parker
Dan Rossi
Fred Blackwell
Ed McFarlan
Richard Holliday
Mark Gilman

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Zack Wasserman
Quan, Jean; Gardner, Henry; Kernighan, Pat; Kaplan, Rebecca; "LReid@oakalndnet.com"; McElhaney, Lynette;
Gallo, Noel; Brooks, Desley; Kalb, Dan; "LSchaff@oaklandnet.com"
"Richard Holliday"; Ed McFarlan (ed@jrdv.com); "Mark Gilman"; Anagha Dandekar Clifford; "Mark Gilman";
Parker, Barbara; Rossi, Daniel; Hunter, Gregory; Larry Gallegos (LAGallegos@oaklandnet.com) (Gallegos)
Response to real A_s proposal.DOCX
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PLEASE read this letter. The action proposed by the JPA tomorrow will violate the ENA with our
clients and will effectively throw away the $4 Million dollars the City has spent on the Coliseum City
Project. We honestly believe that there is a solution that can retain both the As and the Raiders
but it takes communication among all parties. I would be happy to talk to you. Please call me at
510-637-9174.

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Boyd, Karen
Statement from Mayor Jean Quan re: negotiations with Oakland"s sports teams
Wednesday, July 09, 2014 3:22:05 PM
7-9-14 sports_negotiations.doc

News from: Office of Mayor Jean

Quan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 9, 2014

Statement regarding negotiations

with Oaklands sports teams

Oakland, CA Oakland Mayor Jean Quan issued the

following statement regarding the City of Oaklands
negotiations with Oaklands sports teams:

Media Contact:
Karen Boyd
510-238-6365
kboyd@oaklandnet.com

All of usmy Administration, the City Council and

the community--share the same goal: to keep both
the As and the Raiders at home in Oakland.

Let me be crystal clear: I want this lease

agreement with the As signed right away so that
we can move ahead with discussions about
building a new stadium for the As.

It is unfortunate that some people think that we

cant keep both teams in Oakland. There is no
reason to pit the teams against each other.

The As lease extension is not in conflict with what

the Raiders want. We have plenty of room for all
of our teams. The attorney for the Coliseum City
team has said that the goal is to keep both the
As and the Raiders in Oakland.

The serious negotiations now underway with both

our sports teams--the As and the Raiders-- are
extremely complex, multi-million dollar
negotiations involving many interested parties.
These types of transactions are best negotiated

with the parties directly, not in public. More

importantly, they will not reach constructive
conclusion with grandstanding and posturing in
the press.

The fans, the residents of Oakland and the teams

are counting on us to reach an agreement that will
be mutually beneficial for all parties, and that is
precisely where I am staying focused.

Over the past two years, I have been working very

hard to keep our sports teams in Oaklandeven
when no one else thought it was possible to keep
them. While there are many details still to be
worked out, we are making good progress.

There is no reason we cannot negotiate an

agreement that will allow both the As AND the
Raiders to build new stadiums in Oakland, which
both teams desire and their fansthe best in the
nation--deserve.

The As and Raiders are here, and we intend to

keep them here for many years to come. Thats the
goal I fully expect to achieve.

We should all be playing for the same team: team

Oakland.
# # #

Karen Boyd
Citywide Communications Director
City of Oakland, Office of the City Administrator
Tel: (510) 238-6365
Fax: (510) 238-2223
Email: kboyd@oaklandnet.com

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Statement from Mayor Quan and City Council President Kernighan regarding Today"s JPA Agreement with the
Oakland A"s
Thursday, July 03, 2014 5:58:27 PM
7-3-14 As_negotiations.pdf

News from: Office of Mayor Jean

Quan &
City Council President Patricia
Kernighan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 3, 2014

Statement regarding Todays JPA

Agreement with the Oakland As

Media Contact:
Karen Boyd
510-238-6365
kboyd@oaklandnet.com

Oakland, CA Todays agreement reached by the

Oakland Coliseum Joint Powers Authority (JPA) with the
Oakland As is step one of a three-part process. With this
first step taken, the agreement now goes to the Oakland
City Council and the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors for their consideration and approval.
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and City Council President
Patricia Kernighan issued the following statement
regarding the City of Oaklands process moving forward:
We are pleased that we have made progress over the
last few weeks, and we are looking forward to working
cooperatively and expeditiously with the Oakland As
to close out remaining issues which center around
economic and legal concerns.

We are moving ahead quickly. This afternoon the City

Administrator reached out to the Oakland As and
Major League Baseball to begin scheduling meetings to
discuss remaining concerns. The City Council has
scheduled a Closed Session meeting on Monday, July 7
to resume our internal discussions.

The Citys priority is to keep the As at home in

Oakland for the long term. Our goal is to achieve a
true public-private partnership with the Oakland
As that will preserve a long-term relationship with
the team, protect the interests of all parties-taxpayers, residents and sports teams alike--and
preserve City services.


Moving ahead with mutual cooperation, we are
confident that we will swiftly arrive at a final
agreement that benefits us all.

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NotoRaiders InLA
NotoRaiders InLA
Status of Raiders Commitment to Coliseum City Project (New Stadium)
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 9:18:18 PM

GoodMorning Everyone,
I really don't expect any answers from any of you on this issue, as I've sent you all
many email over the past few years, and only a small conglomerateofyou have
actually taken the time to reply. BTW, I greatly appreciate those of you who did
indeed take the time.
In any case, the following sentiments are directed toward all parties involved in
these negotiations. No one is immune at this point. With that said, I must first state
that we (community leaders/business leaders/season ticket buyers of the OAKLAND
Raiders, residents, etc.)feel incredibly disrespected and are severely disappointed by
the continuedlack of information provided by all of the parties involved in the
Coliseum City negotiations. I am well aware that negotiations are a private matter,
and that said parties usually play their cardsclose to the vest. But when some of us
are technically investing money in a certain product (Raiders), we believe that we
have the right to at the very least, know the true intentions of the negotiating
parties. Being kept in the dark is maddening to say the least.
Currently making the rounds is the lack of a "Letter of Interest" (to become a
partner in the Coliseum City project) from the OAKLAND Raiders organization. Widely
known is that yesterday (April 21st 2014)was the benchmark date for this letter to
be submitted to the City of Oakland by Colony Capital. While some documents were
submitted, apparently the "Letter of Interest" was not.Anyone from the Raiders
organization or Colony Capital care to expound upon this? I didn't really expect a
response.
Also of note, is the fact thatnobody wants to continuallyhear how the City of
Oakland must choose whether to retainthe Raiders or the A's long-term, or that the
Raidersare attempting to nudge out the A's, byrequesting to build a new stadium
on the exact footprint of the current Coliseum. All parties can co-exist on that same
exact plot of land (in new stadiums), make plenty of $$$, and should be
concentrating on partnering up on this project, not making it more difficult to
undertake.
To the OAKLAND Raiders organization-we (Bay Area fan base)are your paying
customers. We are your lifeline. Mark Davis continues to publicly state that he would
like to build a new stadium at the current Coliseum site, and that he sees potential
in the Coliseum City project. That being said,where is the
organization'scommitment to the City of Oakland? The cloak-and-dagger act is
tired, and many are growing leery. What are your true intentions? The veiled threats
(and comments spoken in regards to the Los Angeles market) only undermine the
efforts to bring the CC project to fruition,and make your Bay Area fan base distrust
your organization more. Is that what you seek?
To the City of Oakland and Alameda County supervisors-put all of your political BS,
agendas, and personal feelings aside for the betterment of the City of Oakland and
its future. A united body of government is needed for this project to become reality.
There is no time nor space for this sort of buffoonery. The CC project has an

enormous possibility of doing wonders for the City of Oakland's economy, image,
and crime rate. In no way should it ever be derailed because of political red tape.
Think about those that the creation of this project will affect, and not yourselves.
To the JPA (Joint Powers Authority)-tread lightly over the decisions you make (e.g.
this afternoon-the recently made counter offer of a 10 year lease extension to the
A's), and will make in the near future.We had heard over and over about Lew
Wolff's (A's General Partner) own request for a 10 year lease extension (at the
Coliseum), and it's potential impact on the Raiders ability to build a new stadium at
the current Coliseum site. Any decision on this very issue could comewith great
consequences if your lines of communication with the Raiders organization are not
wide open.I very much hope that you take all of their concernsand suggestions
veryseriously, and that you remain in close conversation throughout this process.
To the Bay Investment Group, LLC (Colony Capital/Hayah Holdings/Helix Global
Partners)-it is with much hope, that you are willing to seek more than only one
solution to making a possible partnership with the OAKLAND Raiders successful. It
was widely reported that you have sought to purchasea certain percentage (40% I
believe)of stakes in the Raiders franchise in exchange for covering the costs of any
financial shortfallto construct their new stadium. From what I have thus far
gathered, Raiders brass was not completely on board with this offer. I remain
hopeful that further discussions and negotiations will provide a variety of options
that can satisfy both parties in achieving their individual goals.
I am only one person,yet I speak for so many. Unfortunately, most already feel that
the Coliseum City project is a lost cause. They read the local papers, listen to the
negative opinions by sports dj's onlocalradio,and unfortunately, hear inflammatory
comments (like those made by Mark Davis) by owners of Oakland's own professional
sports teams. These actionsonly fuel the fire that this project is doomed.
It is very tiring to continually defend the viability of the Coliseum City project, when
some of those involved, partake in activities that demean it.It wouldn't hurt to buck
the system, and for once, hold some type of jointsummit (with a few members from
each party involved) to publicly discuss the progress (or lack there of) of these
ongoing negotiations. Yes, I am certainly aware of the two public workshops this
week, but I'mcertain that all parties will not be attending.That being said, I firmly
believe thatwe (community leaders/business leaders/season ticket buyers of the
OAKLAND Raiders, residents, etc.), and this project, deserve that much from your
parties. I certainly won't bank on this type of eventto occur, but I have at least
made you aware of the thoughts and concerns of YOUR public.

As always, I greatly appreciate all of your time, and hope that you not only hear
what we say, but that you put some of it into actual use.
Warmest Regards,
Danielle Norman

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NotoRaiders InLA
NotoRaiders InLA
Time for Alameda County to Concede Interests in Coliseum Complex (Land)
Friday, June 27, 2014 3:31:41 PM

Good Afternoon Everyone:

After todays actions (which I firmly applaud BTW) at this mornings JPA meeting, I truly believe that
the time has finally arrived for the County of Alameda to concede its interests in the Coliseum
complex, and its many acres of land.

What that would entail, and to how much money would be involved in such a buyout, I wouldnt know.
But I do know that it would certainly clear one major obstacle in creating an environment and
opportunity that would be for the betterment of Oakland as a city. And without question, that should be
the main goal.

It has become quite evident that Alameda County Supervisors Miley and Haggerty, as well as Oakland
City Council member Kaplan, stand firmly behind As co-owner Lew Wolff and MLB in trying to pass off
this 10 year proposed As lease extension at any cost necessary. And by any cost, I am referring to the
severe detriment to the taxpayers of Oakland and Alameda County, the severe detriment to the fans
and residents of Oakland and Alameda County, and finally to the severe detriment of the long-term
plans of the Oakland Raiders and Colony Capital.

IMHO, if the County of Alameda supervisors cant wipe their eyes clean of the cobwebs, and see the
greater vision of a project like Coliseum City, then it is absolutely time to step aside. Why you would
ever jeopardize, or put at risk a project that could potentially transform this region for many years to
come is far beyond me. I really dont need to speak of all the economic benefits, jobs, etc. that this
project would bring. Its been talked about ad naseum already.

Question is: Does MLB and Lew Wolff have that much of a stranglehold on you? They (especially
Wolff) are seeking any type of deal that benefits themselves, and them only. If you cant see that, then
feel free to play the part of the fool. Anyone who would offer a deal to a man (who first tried to move
his franchise to Fremont, then to San Jose, and still wont commit to a long-term solution in Oakland)
such as Wolff, truly deserves the repercussions that are sure to follow.

Lastly, I urge the City of Oakland to find a resolution that rids itself of the albatross that has become
the County of Alameda supervisors office. If you truly feel that Coliseum City is the revolutionary
project it has been touted to be, then you must rid yourselves of the obstacle that is the County of
Alameda. It doesnt appear as if they will be on board with this vision any time soon, and you can illafford to allow them to enter into an agreement with a demon, such as Lew Wolff.

May seem harsh, but this is only the beginning. If a future vote is again to be held in order to approve
this lease extension, just know that well be there in opposition in even greater numbers. You cannot
just push anything through you wish without our public opinion. WE WILL BE HEARD! Even it has to
be done with a vote when your political seat comes up.

Warmest Regards,
Danielle Norman