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Purchase of Property for New Hoover Branch Library

Original title: Subject: Purchase Of Real Property At 3105 San Pablo Ave For A Hoover Library From: Oakland Public Library And Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Purchase And Sale Agreement With 3105 San Pablo, LLC To Acquire The Improved Real Property Located At 3105 San Pablo Avenue In Oakland, California, For $3,495,000 And Related Due Diligence And Closing Costs, For Redevelopment As A Hoover Branch Library; And (2) Reallocating $242,000 Of Measure KK Funds For The Property Acquisition; And (3) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings

May 5, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance commits $3.495 million in city funds to acquire a specific site for a future library branch, impacting local infrastructure development and the allocation of bond funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland residents

Residents will have a new library branch facility once the property is redeveloped.

3105 San Pablo, LLC

The entity is the seller of the real property to the City of Oakland.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 5, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Oakland has authorized the purchase of a property at 3105 San Pablo Avenue to be redeveloped into a new Hoover Branch Library. The project includes a $3.495 million acquisition cost and the reallocation of $242,000 in funds.

Key Facts

The City of Oakland is authorized to purchase the property at 3105 San Pablo Avenue for $3,495,000.
The property is intended for redevelopment as a Hoover Branch Library.
$242,000 of Measure KK funds are being reallocated to support this property acquisition.
The City Administrator is authorized to negotiate and execute the purchase and sale agreement.
The ordinance includes provisions for covering due diligence and closing costs.
The City Council adopted California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings related to the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the city paying for the new library site?

The purchase price for the property at 3105 San Pablo Avenue is $3,495,000.

Where is the money for this purchase coming from?

The city is reallocating $242,000 from funds to assist with the acquisition.

What is the purpose of this property purchase?

The property is being acquired to be redeveloped into a new Hoover Branch Library.

Why It Matters

This ordinance commits $3.495 million in city funds to acquire a specific site for a future library branch, impacting local infrastructure development and the allocation of bond funds.

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Library Expansion Strategy

The city is actively utilizing Measure KK funds to acquire private property for the expansion of the Hoover Branch Library system.

Oakland Public Library Measure KK

Connected Entities

organization3105 San Pablo, LLC“The seller of the property located at 3105 San Pablo Avenue.”Map →

otherMeasure KK“A local funding source being used for the property purchase.”Map →

organizationOakland Public Library“The department overseeing the library project.”Map →

location3105 San Pablo Avenue“The site of the future Hoover Branch Library.”Map →

personCouncilmember Fife“Co-sponsor of the proposal.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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