OAKLAND (ALAMEDA COUNTY)local legislationPassed

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Approval of $1.35 Million Contract for Shoreline Adaptation Planning

Original title: 2) A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement To Purchase Services From Conger Moss Guillard (CMG) Landscape Architecture For The Development Of The Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan By Relying On An Existing Professional Services Agreement Between The City Of Alameda And CMG Landscape Architecture For An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand And One Hundred Dollars ($1,355,100); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is committing $1,355,100 in public funds to hire a consultant for long-term planning regarding shoreline protection and climate adaptation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Oakland residents

Residents are affected by the allocation of $1.35 million in city funds and the future implementation of shoreline adaptation strategies.

CMG Landscape Architecture

The firm is contracted to provide professional services for the shoreline adaptation plan.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has authorized a $1,355,100 contract with CMG Landscape Architecture to develop a sub-regional shoreline adaptation plan. This project will be managed through a that utilizes an existing professional services contract previously established by the City of Alameda.

Key Facts

The City Administrator is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement for shoreline adaptation services.
The total cost for the services shall not exceed $1,355,100.
The city will utilize an existing professional services agreement between the City of Alameda and CMG Landscape Architecture to facilitate this purchase.
The resolution includes the formal adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings.
The project is titled the 'Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan'.
The resolution was passed during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.
The resolution was introduced on May 5, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?

The contract is for the development of a 'Sub-Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan,' which focuses on planning for shoreline changes.

Why is the city using an agreement from Alameda?

The city is using a '' to leverage an existing contract between the City of Alameda and the consultant, which allows Oakland to purchase services without creating a new, separate contract from scratch.

Why It Matters

The city is committing $1,355,100 in public funds to hire a consultant for long-term planning regarding shoreline protection and climate adaptation.

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Inter-city Cooperation

The city is utilizing a contract from the City of Alameda to expedite the procurement process for its own shoreline planning.

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Connected Entities

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Sources

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