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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keep the A's playing in an outdated stadium that isn't even necessarily suited to host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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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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The ENA team has put significant efforts into the project analysis, as articulated in the
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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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.
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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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.
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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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
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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!
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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
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.
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
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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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.
TRANSPORTATION
A good turnout for the Broadway Transit Circulator Open House on July 10
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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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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
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.
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COMING SOON
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.
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,
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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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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
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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Resident Survey
Listening Tour
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
SPORTS
Guest commentary: Oakland A's need a
home of their own at Howard Terminal
Oakland Tribune
June 24
Follow Us on Twitter
EDUCATION/YOUTH
New Oakland schools superintendent
promises action (Video)
OaklandLocal
July 2
Follow Us on Instagram
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
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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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
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
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.
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
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.
* 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
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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* 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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"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.
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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Independence Day
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!
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
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
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
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YOUTH/EDUCATION EVENTS
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
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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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.
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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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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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
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
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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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.
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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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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Raiders Stadium Hopes at Mercy of Lew Wolff
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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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Haggerty; BOSdist4@acgov.org; Kamika Dunlap; kaplanforoakland@gmail.com; Kalb, Dan
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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
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
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Subject: RE: Oakland A's Lease Agreement - Out for Raiders
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.
Lew
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.
Michael
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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
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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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Thursday, July 03, 2014 5:58:27 PM
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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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Friends,
If you haven't checked in with the Oakland Elects website
(http://www.oaklandelects.com/) in the last 10 days or so, these are the stories you
may have missed:
* Courtney Ruby released a plan to raise the money to hire 200 more police officers
in Oakland.
* Mayor Jean Quan said the usual spike in violence in Oakland did not happen this
summer in part because of her youth jobs program.
* Councilmember Dan Kalb endorsed Jean Quan's re-election bid.
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* Oakland's new garbage contract with a local company, California Waste Solutions,
could have some effect on the mayoral race. Several stories were recently published
on this issue.
* Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty praised Rebecca Kaplan's role in the
extension of the A's lease, while criticizing Jean Quan.
* Former San Francisco Mayor and California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown found
himself "impressed" by Libby Schaaf but a little unimpressed by Bryan Parker.
* Dan Siegel, Libby Schaaf, Bryan Parker, Rebecca Kaplan, and Courtney Ruby all
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Time for Alameda County to Concede Interests in Coliseum Complex (Land)
Friday, June 27, 2014 3:31:41 PM
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