There is an adopt a drain program in Oakland where citizens can volunteer to keep drains clear of leaves etc. I recommend someone in your block do this. I have adopted two drains. Not much work, lots of thanks from neighbors.

Thank you for your request. According to our system, we already have an open service request of this kind at this location. Your request has been combined with service request #857437. If you would like to check the status of the request, please contact OAK 311 at 510-615-5566 or OAK311@oaklandnet.com.

how can i adopt this particular drain? will they supply me with debris bags? rake? thank you for suggestion!

Here's the information to adopt the drain: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/pwa/documents/statement/oak055996.pdf

The City of Oakland addressed this issue on 12/06/2018, service request #857437.