3.1 23-0521 Subject: Activate Oakland Event/Activations Sponsorship Program And Public Safety Campaign From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The City's Advertising, Competitive Bid And Request For Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) Process And Authorizing The City Administrator Or Designee To Negotiate And Enter Into A Sole Source Contract With Visit Oakland (Visit Oakland), Without Return To Council, In An Amount Not To Exceed Four Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Dollars ($434,000) To: (1) Administer An Event And Activations Sponsorship Program Providing Marketing Technical Assistance And Allocating Funding Of Up To $10,000 Per Event/Activation To Support Oakland's Small Businesses, Arts And Culture, And Commercial Districts (2) Lead A Public Safety Campaign That Will Educate Visitors And Businesses About, And Facilitate Implementation Of, Effective Crime Prevention Strategies Focused On Reducing Theft, Vandalism, And Auto And Commercial Burglary In Oakland's Commercial Districts; On The June 26, 2023 Special City Council Agenda