DATE:
April 18, 2023
TO:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
FROM:
April Richardson, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Community Advisory Committee Appointments
Recommendation
Staff has no recommendation. Appointments to Community Advisory Committees are made at the City Council’s discretion. A separate Resolution will be approved for each set of Committee appointments.
Background
The City Council appoints community members to serve on the City’s various Community Advisory Committees (“Committees”). Committees are an opportunity for community members to have input on specific programs and initiatives of the City. All Committee meetings are publicly noticed, and the public is encouraged to attend. Actions taken by Committees are forwarded to the full City Council for consideration and possible action, with the exception of the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory and Appeals Board, which have some independent authority, with some of their decisions subject to City Council review or appeal.
The Committees consist of a wide range of community members representing specific demographics. Below are definitions of the various existing committee positions. It is not uncommon to receive an application from a candidate that fulfills the qualifications for multiple committee positions. When that occurs, the applicants are listed in all relevant categories for consideration per Committee.
Business Representative
Person representing a business in Emeryville of any size.
City Labor Representative
Person representing a labor union with members represented in Emeryville.
Community Member
Person residing or working in Emeryville.
Large Business Representative
Person representing a business in Emeryville with over 56 employees.
Non-Profit Workforce Development Organization Representative Person representing a local non-profit workforce development organization.
Resident
Person residing in Emeryville.
Resident (94608)
Person residing within the Emeryville-Oakland 94608 zip code.
Small Business Representative
Person representing a business in Emeryville with 55 or less employees.
Discussion
On June 21, 2022, the City Council made annual appointments to the City’s various advisory bodies; however, there were vacancies that were not filled on several of these Committees. The City Clerk’s Office had also received notices of resignations from various members. The City Clerk’s Office opened a recruitment for the new and remaining vacancies on February 10, 2023, with an application deadline of April 3, 2023.
Notice of the vacancies was posted at the City’s three posting locations. In addition, the City Clerk’s Office noticed the vacancies on the City’s website, social media sites, and ETV Cable Channel 27, and made announcements at City Council meetings. Committee secretaries were also encouraged to distribute the Notice of Vacancies to their committee members and members of the public. Staff reached out to all qualified active applicants to inquire whether they would still like to be considered for the Committee for which they had previously applied.
The applications and resumes (if applicable) received for this recruitment are attached to this report. Staff has encouraged applicants to attend the April 18, 2023, special City Council meeting to introduce themselves and answer any Council Member questions. Information on how to attend the meeting will be provided to all applicants.
The next regular recruitment occurs in June 2023.
Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee consists of nine (9) total members. The Committee’s purpose is to provide input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the City’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan and related initiatives.
The Committee has three vacancies, one in each category on the chart listed below. Four applications were received, and each applicant qualifies in every category.
Applicant
Business Representative /
Community Member
June 30, 2023
Business Representative /
Community Member
June 30, 2024
Community Member
June 30, 2024
Joshua Cohen
Samuel Gould
Brooks Jessup
Robert Prinz
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee consists of five (5) total members. The Committee’s purpose is to provide input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the City’s budget.
The Committee has one vacancy in the category on the chart listed below. One application was received, and the applicant qualifies for the category.
Applicant
Business Representative
June 30, 2024
Franco Herrera
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee consists of nine (9) total members. The Committee’s purpose is to provide input and recommendations regarding City policies and priorities related to the City’s economic development priorities and strategies.
The Committee has one vacancy in the category on the chart listed below. Two applications were received, and both applicants qualify for the category.
Applicant
Large Business Rep
June 30, 2024
Marchelle Huggins
Virginia Williams-Belhadj
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee consists of nine (9) total members. The Committee’s purpose is to provide input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the City’s housing policies and programs.
The Committee has two vacancies, one in each category on the chart listed below. Four applications were received, and each applicant qualifies in every category.
Applicant
Community Member
June 30, 2023
Community Member
June 30, 2024
Jose Romero
Matthew Solomon
Brendan Sullivan-Sarinana
Melvin Tangonan
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact.
Staff Communication with the Public
Staff has not had any communication with the public regarding these appointments, other than confirmation of received applications and advising applicants regarding the Advisory Body appointment process.
PREPARED BY: Lorrayne Leong, Deputy City Clerk
Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Attachments
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Applicant Joshua Cohen
Applicant Samuel Gould
Applicant Brooks Jessup
Applicant Robert Prinz
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A – Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Roster Budget Advisory Committee
Applicant Franco Herrera
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A – Budget Advisory Committee Roster
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Applicant Marchelle Huggins
Applicant Virginia Williams-Belhadj
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A – Economic Development Advisory Committee Roster Housing Committee
Applicant Jose Romero
Applicant Matthew Solomon
Applicant Brendan Sullivan-Sarinana
Applicant Melvin Tangonan
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A – Housing Committee Roster
Community Advisory Committee Appointments
City Council Meeting | April 18, 2023
City of Emeryville
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM