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Filed by Lobbyist
Type
Contract Lobbyist
Name
Isaac Kos-Read
Address
347 Wayne Avenue
Oakland, CA  94606
Email
isaac@kosreadgroup.com
Employer
Name
Kos Read Group, Inc.
Address
347 Wayne Avenue
Oakland, CA  94606
USA
Phone
(510) 292-5715
Email
isaac@kosreadgroup.com
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Clients Represented
Name
Address
Reportable Activity
Payment to Lobbyist
Verizon
201 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA  94105, USA
Yes
Not Stated
Nema Link
490 43rd Stret, Suite 211, Oakland, CA  94609, USA
Yes
Not Stated
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)
1825 San Pablo Ave , Ste 200, Oakland, CA  94612, USA
Yes
Not Stated
High Flying Foods
123 2nd Street, Sausalito, CA  94606, USA
Yes
Not Stated
Marina Security Services
465 California Street, Suite 626, San Francisco, CA  94104, USA
Yes
Not Stated
AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District
171 12th St Ste 100, Oakland, CA  94607, USA
No
Not Stated
Deca Companies
3130 20th St, San Francisco, CA  94110, USA
Yes
Not Stated
Waste Management
172 98th Avenue, Oakland, CA  94603, USA
Yes
Not Stated
Marshall Retail Group, a WHSmith Company
3755 W. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV  89118, USA
No
Not Stated
Hybridge Capital Management
8447 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA  90211, USA
Yes
Not Stated
Clients Represented
Name
Address
Reportable Activity
Payment to Lobbyist
B9 Hotel LLC
3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 430, Irvine, CA  92612, USA
Yes
Not Stated
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Contacts with City Officials (Schedule A)
Contacts by lobbyist with City Officials to influence a governmental (municipal) decision on behalf of a client or employer.
Client
Municipal Decision
Subject
Position
City Official
Verizon
Information only
Technology
Informational meeting
Office of the Mayor - Chief of Staff
Narrative:
Understanding of Verizon first responder technology offerings, investment in high bandwidth technology in digital equity zones, and overall commitment to the City of Oakland. 
Verizon
Information only
Technology
Informational meeting
Kevin Jenkins, Council Member, District 6
Narrative:
Understanding of Verizon first responder technology offerings, investment in high bandwidth technology in digital equity zones, and overall commitment to the City of Oakland.
Nema Link
Information only
Economic Development
Informational meeting
Noel Gallo, Council Member, District 5
Narrative:
Understanding of the current Oakland billboard market challenges and opportunities
Nema Link
Information only
Economic Development
Informational meeting
Charlene Wang, Council Member, District 2
Narrative:
Understanding of the current Oakland billboard market challenges and opportunities
Nema Link
Information only
Economic Development
Informational meeting
Janani Ramachandran, Council Member, District 4
Narrative:
Understanding of the current Oakland billboard market challenges and opportunities
Nema Link
Information only
Economic Development
Informational meeting
Kevin Jenkins, Council Member, District 6
Narrative:
Understanding of the current Oakland billboard market challenges and opportunities
Nema Link
Information only
Economic Development
Informational meeting
Zac Unger, Council Member, District 1
Narrative:
Understanding of the current Oakland billboard market challenges and opportunities
Nema Link
Information only
Economic Development
Informational meeting
Rowena Brown, Council Member, At-Large
Narrative:
Understanding of the current Oakland billboard market challenges and opportunities
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Kevin Jenkins, Council Member, District 6
Narrative:
Support for policies, projects, and legislative initiatives to help EBALDC, Oakland's second largest affordable housing provider and largest non-profit commercial landlord preserve, build, and maintain more sustainable community developments. 
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Zac Unger, Council Member, District 1
Narrative:
Support for policies, projects, and legislative initiatives to help EBALDC, Oakland's second largest affordable housing provider and largest non-profit commercial landlord preserve, build, and maintain more sustainable community developments. 
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Noel Gallo, Council Member, District 5
Narrative:
Support for policies, projects, and legislative initiatives to help EBALDC, Oakland's second largest affordable housing provider and largest non-profit commercial landlord preserve, build, and maintain more sustainable community developments. 
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Rowena Brown, Council Member, At-Large
Narrative:
Support for policies, projects, and legislative initiatives to help EBALDC, Oakland's second largest affordable housing provider and largest non-profit commercial landlord preserve, build, and maintain more sustainable community developments. 
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Contacts with City Officials (Schedule A)
Contacts by lobbyist with City Officials to influence a governmental (municipal) decision on behalf of a client or employer.
Client
Municipal Decision
Subject
Position
City Official
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Carroll Fife, Council Member, District 3
Narrative:
Support for policies, projects, and legislative initiatives to help EBALDC, Oakland's second largest affordable housing provider and largest non-profit commercial landlord preserve, build, and maintain more sustainable community developments. 
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Charlene Wang, Council Member, District 2
Narrative:
Support for policies, projects, and legislative initiatives to help EBALDC, Oakland's second largest affordable housing provider and largest non-profit commercial landlord preserve, build, and maintain more sustainable community developments. 
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Janani Ramachandran, Council Member, District 4
Narrative:
Support for policies, projects, and legislative initiatives to help EBALDC, Oakland's second largest affordable housing provider and largest non-profit commercial landlord preserve, build, and maintain more sustainable community developments. 
High Flying Foods
Public Contract
Airport
Support
Andreas Cluver, Board of Port
Narrative:
Support for sustainable revisions to the airport food and beverage concessions overseen by the Port of Oakland to preserve local restaurants, good jobs, and benefits for ACDBE partners.
High Flying Foods
Public Contract
Airport
Support
Stephanie Dominguez Walton, Board of Port
Narrative:
Support for sustainable revisions to the airport food and beverage concessions overseen by the Port of Oakland to preserve local restaurants, good jobs, and benefits for ACDBE partners.
High Flying Foods
Public Contract
Airport
Support
Derrick Muhammad, Board of Port
Narrative:
Support for sustainable revisions to the airport food and beverage concessions overseen by the Port of Oakland to preserve local restaurants, good jobs, and benefits for ACDBE partners.
High Flying Foods
Public Contract
Airport
Support
Port of Oakland - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Narrative:
Support for sustainable revisions to the airport food and beverage concessions overseen by the Port of Oakland to preserve local restaurants, good jobs, and benefits for ACDBE partners.
Marina Security Services
Public Contract
Public Safety
Support
Noel Gallo, Council Member, District 5
Narrative:
Support for awarding the citywide security contract to the lowest responsible local business bidder with a proven track record of community commitment. 
Marina Security Services
Public Contract
Public Safety
Support
Kevin Jenkins, Council Member, District 6
Narrative:
Support for awarding the citywide security contract to the lowest responsible local business bidder with a proven track record of community commitment. 
Marina Security Services
Public Contract
Public Safety
Support
Oakland Public Works - Director of Public Works
Narrative:
Support for awarding the citywide security contract to the lowest responsible local business bidder with a proven track record of community commitment. 
Marina Security Services
Public Contract
Public Safety
Support
Ken Houston, Council Member, District 7
Narrative:
Support for awarding the citywide security contract to the lowest responsible local business bidder with a proven track record of community commitment. 
Marina Security Services
Public Contract
Public Safety
Support
Janani Ramachandran, Council Member, District 4
Narrative:
Support for awarding the citywide security contract to the lowest responsible local business bidder with a proven track record of community commitment. 
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Contacts with City Officials (Schedule A)
Contacts by lobbyist with City Officials to influence a governmental (municipal) decision on behalf of a client or employer.
Client
Municipal Decision
Subject
Position
City Official
Marina Security Services
Public Contract
Public Safety
Support
Rowena Brown, Council Member, At-Large
Narrative:
Support for awarding the citywide security contract to the lowest responsible local business bidder with a proven track record of community commitment. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Noel Gallo, Council Member, District 5
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Carroll Fife, Council Member, District 3
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Kevin Jenkins, Council Member, District 6
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Janani Ramachandran, Council Member, District 4
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Barbara Lee, Mayor
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Zac Unger, Council Member, District 1
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Rowena Brown, Council Member, At-Large
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Charlene Wang, Council Member, District 2
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Deca Companies
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Economic Development
Support
Ken Houston, Council Member, District 7
Narrative:
Support for authorization to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco, the City, and Deca to develop a new Costco at the former Oakland Army Base. 
Waste Management
Information only
Public Works
Informational meeting
Kevin Jenkins, Council Member, District 6
Narrative:
Understanding of how WM can help address two of the biggest challenges facing the City of Oakland - illegal dumping and affordability. 
Waste Management
Information only
Public Works
Informational meeting
Barbara Lee, Mayor
Narrative:
Understanding of how WM can help address two of the biggest challenges facing the City of Oakland - illegal dumping and affordability.
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Contacts with City Officials (Schedule A)
Contacts by lobbyist with City Officials to influence a governmental (municipal) decision on behalf of a client or employer.
Client
Municipal Decision
Subject
Position
City Official
Waste Management
Information only
Public Works
Informational meeting
Oakland Public Works - Director of Public Works
Narrative:
Understanding of how WM can help address two of the biggest challenges facing the City of Oakland - illegal dumping and affordability.
B9 Hotel LLC
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Rowena Brown, Council Member, At-Large
Narrative:
Understanding of and support for the removal of a hotel-only restriction for 988 Broadway, which is no longer market-viable, to facilitate its redevelopment into housing. 
B9 Hotel LLC
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Charlene Wang, Council Member, District 2
Narrative:
Understanding of and support for the removal of a hotel-only restriction for 988 Broadway, which is no longer market-viable, to facilitate its redevelopment into housing. 
B9 Hotel LLC
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Zac Unger, Council Member, District 1
Narrative:
Understanding of and support for the removal of a hotel-only restriction for 988 Broadway, which is no longer market-viable, to facilitate its redevelopment into housing. 
B9 Hotel LLC
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Janani Ramachandran, Council Member, District 4
Narrative:
Understanding of and support for the removal of a hotel-only restriction for 988 Broadway, which is no longer market-viable, to facilitate its redevelopment into housing. 
B9 Hotel LLC
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Carroll Fife, Council Member, District 3
Narrative:
Understanding of and support for the removal of a hotel-only restriction for 988 Broadway, which is no longer market-viable, to facilitate its redevelopment into housing. 
B9 Hotel LLC
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Kevin Jenkins, Council Member, District 6
Narrative:
Understanding of and support for the removal of a hotel-only restriction for 988 Broadway, which is no longer market-viable, to facilitate its redevelopment into housing. 
Hybridge Capital Management
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Kevin Jenkins, Council Member, District 6
Narrative:
Support for new middle income JPA bond financing program that could help finance the completion of the affordable housing development at 4400 MLK Way in Oakland. 
Hybridge Capital Management
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Zac Unger, Council Member, District 1
Narrative:
Support for new middle income JPA bond financing program that could help finance the completion of the affordable housing development at 4400 MLK Way in Oakland. 
Hybridge Capital Management
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Janani Ramachandran, Council Member, District 4
Narrative:
Support for new middle income JPA bond financing program that could help finance the completion of the affordable housing development at 4400 MLK Way in Oakland. 
Hybridge Capital Management
Ordinance, Policy, or Other Legislative Matter
Housing/Property Tax
Support
Rowena Brown, Council Member, At-Large
Narrative:
Support for new middle income JPA bond financing program that could help finance the completion of the affordable housing development at 4400 MLK Way in Oakland. 
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Schedule B - Employment of a City Official or Candidate (Schedule B)
City officeholder, candidate, employee or immediate family member, employed by lobbyist, or by a client at the lobbyist’s behest, during the reporting period.
No Activity Reported...
 
Schedule C - Employment by a City Official or Candidate (Schedule C)
City officeholder, candidate, employee or immediate family member who employed the lobbyist during the reporting period.
No Activity Reported...
 
Schedule D - Political Contributions (Schedule D)
Persons or organizations solicited for contributions to a City officeholder or candidate during the reporting period.
No Activity Reported...
 
Verification
I, Isaac Kos-Read, have reviewed this Quarterly Lobbyist Activity Report and to the best of my knowledge the information contained herein is true and complete. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true, complete, and correct.
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