A's explore Las Vegas day after Oakland vote on Howard Terminal stadium Oakland A's considered potential ballpark in Howard Terminal The Oakland A's were considering the potential ballpark in Howard Terminal proposed by the city of Oakland, KTVU's Rob Roth reports. OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf stood at the entrance of Howard Terminal Wednesday, flanked by city, community, and labor leaders. "We also set terms to make sure this will be a great day for Oakland's finances and a good day for taxpayers," said Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas. The city included three new planks in its proposal Tuesday.