26-0915: Subject: Contract Agreement For James Beere As Oakland Police Chief From: Office Of The Mayor And The City Administrator's Office Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute An Employment Agreement Between The City Of Oakland And The Chief Of Police, James Beere, For A Total Annual Compensation Of $411,294.96, Which Includes An Annual Salary Of $358,839.96 And Premium Pay Provided Under The Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Oakland And The Oakland Police Management Association In The Amount Of $51,255 And A Uniform Allowance In The Amount Of $1,200, As Well As Either An Auto Allowance Of $750.00 Per Month Or Use Of A City Vehicle [TITLE CHANGE]

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Subject: Contract Agreement For James Beere As Oakland Police Chief From: Office Of The Mayor And The City Administrator's Office Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute An Employment Agreement Between The City Of Oakland And The Chief Of Police, James Beere, For A Total Annual Compensation Of $411,294.96, Which Includes An Annual Salary Of $358,839.96 And Premium Pay Provided Under The Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Oakland And The Oakland Police Management Association In The Amount Of $51,255 And A Uniform Allowance In The Amount Of $1,200, As Well As Either An Auto Allowance Of $750.00 Per Month Or Use Of A City Vehicle [TITLE CHANGE]

Summary

Oakland’s proposed resolution authorizes the City Administrator to execute a three-year, at-will employment agreement with James Beere as Chief of Police, effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. The Mayor may renew it for one additional two-year term without further Council approval. Annual compensation totals $411,294.96: a $358,839.96 salary, $51,255 in education, certification, and longevity premiums, and a $1,200 uniform allowance, plus a $750 monthly vehicle allowance or City vehicle and executive benefits. The agreement includes Police Commission performance reviews, termination provisions, and up to 12 months’ severance for termination without cause. It supports Oakland’s civilian oversight, constitutional-policing reforms, community engagement, and efforts to sustain compliance with the federal reform agreement.