Committees

The Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council Board of Directors has created additional committees to focus on specifics aspects of planning for the community.

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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee oversees staff and district administration and consulting contracts, corporate finances, insurance, grants, development of budget, Board agendas and meetings, correspondences, outreach, bylaws and Board policies, relations with the Mayor, Council President and Supervisor’s office, and public agencies, Board elections, fundraising, etc. It consists of all the officers of the corporation.

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District Identity and Placemaking Committee

The District Identity and Placemaking Committee focuses on projects that market and promote the Oakland Chinatown like the branding of the district, promoting our local businesses and nonprofits, public relations, newsletter, special events, website development and maintenance, streetscape issues including landscaping design, tree selection, holiday decorations, visual linkages, new public spaces projects, improvements to public spaces in the district, public art, district walking maps, brochures, social media, pedestrian signage, twitter and Facebook management, etc.

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Civil Sidewalks Committee 人行道整頓委員會

The Civil Sidewalks Committee oversees in-house or maintenance provider contracts involved in the improvement of the public rights of way, including sidewalk sweeping, steam cleaning, landscaping, personnel, and non-personnel expenses.

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Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all matters related to land use and zoning within the community district. The committee plays a critical role in ensuring that development projects align with the community's vision, benefit assessments, and zoning regulations.