DATE:
April 2, 2024
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
There are several open vacancies across the City’s various Committees. The City Clerk’s Office opened a new recruitment on January 26, 2024, with an application deadline of March 11, 2024.
Notice of the vacancies was posted on the City’s three bulletin boards. In addition, the City Clerk’s Office included noticing of the vacancies on the City’s website, social media sites, 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 appointment.
The City Clerk’s Office received several applications for the various vacancies from interested community members. Staff has also encouraged applicants to attend the April 2, 2024, special City Council meeting where they will be able to introduce themselves and answer any questions the City Council might have. Information on how to attend the meeting has been provided to all applicants.
A comprehensive listing of the vacancies currently under consideration and qualified applicants are attached to the staff report as Attachment A.
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging consists of up to seven (7) total members. The Committee’s purpose is to provide input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the health and wellness of seniors in the community.
This Committee has 1 Resident (94608) position currently vacant, with a term ending June 30, 2024. Committee member terms are for two years.
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee consists of up to 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.
This Committee has 2 Community Member positions currently vacant, with terms ending June 30, 2024. Committee member terms are for two years.
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee consists of up to seven (7) total members. The Committee’s purpose is to provide input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities, and feedback related to the City’s recreation programs, cultural events and activities; public use of parks; development of new parks, and enhancements to existing parks and recreation facilities, as outlined in the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan.
This Committee has 4 Community Member positions currently vacant, with two positions ending June 30, 2024, and two positions ending June 30, 2025. Committee member terms are for two years.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact.
Staff Communication with the Public
Staff has had no communication with the public regarding these appointments, other than confirmation of received applications and advising applicants regarding the committee 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
Attachment A – Committees Applicant Listing
Attachment B – Committee Applications
Community Advisory Committees Appointments
City Council Meeting | April 2, 2024
City of Emeryville
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM