DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL
OVERVIEW
The City Council is the governing body of the City and is composed of a five-member body elected at large. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are appointed annually by the City Council and have the responsibility of representing the City at various functions, chairing Council meetings, and other official duties. The City Council provides the vision for the City and guides the City government by establishing City policies and guidelines to assure the highest quality of leadership and service possible. The Council provides mechanisms for citizen participation in local government and receives input regarding policy issues. The City Council also serves as the Board of Directors for the Emeryville Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and Management of Emeryville Services Authority.
The City Council appoints the City Manager, who is the City's Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for all City operations. The City Council also appoints the City Attorney, who acts as the City’s Chief Legal Officer.
GOALS FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR
Commence Old Corporation Yard remediation construction
Develop affordable housing: 3600 San Pablo, 4300 San Pablo, and Christie Sites Prioritize bicycle and pedestrian focused projects: 40th Street Redesign, San Pablo Avenue Corridor, Ashby Interchange Construct Rail Safety/Quiet Zones
Continue advancing the Art Center Project
Develop Revenue Generating Ballot Measure for 2022
Electrify the City’s vehicle fleet