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OAKLAND (ALAMEDA COUNTY)local legislationIn Rules Committee

Proposed Relocation Agreement with Becker Boards, L.L.C.

Original title: Subject: Relocation Agreement With Becker Boards, L.L.C. (“Becker”) From: Councilmembers Kaplan, Ramachandran, And Gallo, Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Relocation Agreement With Becker Boards, L.L.C. (“Becker”) In The Form Attached Hereto As Exhibit A; And (2) Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; On The May 6, 2025 City Council Agenda On Consent

Record date · May 6, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland City Council is considering a resolution to authorize a relocation agreement with Becker Boards, L.L.C. The agreement, which includes required environmental findings, is scheduled for the May 6, 2025, City Council .

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the City Administrator to finalize a contract to relocate a private business, Becker Boards, L.L.C., which establishes the legal and environmental terms for the move.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Becker Boards, L.L.C.

The company is a party to the relocation agreement, which dictates the terms of their move.

Indirectly affected

Oakland City Residents

Residents are affected by the city's use of administrative resources and the potential land-use changes associated with the relocation.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is asked to authorize the City Administrator to sign a relocation agreement with Becker Boards, L.L.C.
  • The resolution includes the adoption of findings related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
  • The item is scheduled for the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting.
  • The item is placed on the 'consent' agenda, meaning it is intended to be passed without individual discussion.
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  • The resolution is currently in the Rules Committee.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 23, 2025.
  • The action involves a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'consent' agenda?
A is a portion of a meeting agenda where multiple items are voted on together in a single motion without individual debate, typically for routine or non-controversial matters.
What does the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) finding mean?
It means the city has reviewed the project's potential environmental impacts and determined it complies with state environmental protection standards.

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Concurrent Agency Governance

The resolution involves a concurrent meeting between the City Council and the Redevelopment Successor Agency, indicating the relocation involves former redevelopment assets.

Oakland Redevelopment Successor AgencyCity Council

Connected Entities

Gallo, Kaplan, Ramachandran and 2 more
PersonGallo“City Councilmember and co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonKaplan“City Councilmember and co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonRamachandran“City Councilmember and co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationBecker Boards, L.L.C.“The private entity entering into a relocation agreement with the City of Oakland”Map →
OrganizationOakland Redevelopment Successor Agency“Agency holding a concurrent meeting with the City Council regarding this item.”Map →

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