Subject: Travel Reimbursement Resolution From: Council President Jenkins And Councilmember Unger Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Reimbursement In An Amount Not To Exceed 2,500.00 Per Person From The City Council Contingency Fund For The Travel Cost Of Council President Kevin Jenkins, Deputy Chief Of Staff To Council President Kevin Jenkins, And Deputy Policy Analyst To Councilmember Zac Unger To Travel To Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For Federal Advocacy

This resolution authorizes reimbursement for travel expenses for Council President Kevin Jenkins, his Deputy Chief of Staff, and Councilmember Zac Unger's Deputy Policy Analyst to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from March 7-12, 2026. The purpose of the travel is for federal advocacy on behalf of the City of Oakland, specifically to attend the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) 2026 conference. The reimbursement is capped at $2,500 per person and will be funded from the City Council Contingency Fund. Estimated costs per person include airfare ($700), lodging ($1275.44), per diem ($92/day), and ground transportation ($150), aligning with GSA standards. The travel aims to engage with federal officials, advocate for Oakland's interests, and learn from best practices in areas like housing stability, economic development, public safety, and health equity.