City Council
AGENDA
Emeryville City Hall
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 596-4300 phone
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www.emeryville.org
CITY OF EMERYVILLE
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Members:
Mayor Courtney Welch
Vice Mayor David Mourra
Council Member John J. Bauters
Council Member Sukhdeep Kaur
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 7:16 PM Council Chambers
This meeting is being conducted in-person at
1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California
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City Council AGENDA December 10, 2024
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All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown prior to the time the Council votes on the motion to adopt. Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Presiding Officer calls for comments from those persons who are in support of or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the Hearing is closed and brought back to Council level for discussion and action. There is no further comment permitted from the audience unless requested by the Council.
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Public Comment: Each speaker is limited to three minutes to present their comments to the City Council at each speaking opportunity. At the discretion of the Presiding Officer, time limits may be further adjusted.
The City Council welcomes comments, including criticism, about the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the City, or of the acts or omissions of the City Council. Speakers shall not use threatening, profane, or abusive language which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of a City Council, Successor Agency, Management of Emeryville Services Authority, or related meeting. The City is committed to maintaining a workplace free of unlawful harassment and is mindful that City staff regularly attend Council meetings. Discriminatory statements or conduct that would potentially violate the Fair Employment and Housing Act – i.e., statements or conduct that is hostile, intimidating, oppressive, or abusive – is per se disruptive to a meeting and will not be tolerated.
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City Council AGENDA December 10, 2024
The AGENDA for this regular meeting is as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA
4. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1. ID-2024-467 Proclamation Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville In Recognition Of The Contributions Made By John Bauters During His Term On The Emeryville City Council. (Mayor Welch)
6. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA / ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT ITEMS
7.1. ID-2024-472 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Declaring The Results Of The Emeryville Consolidated General Municipal Election Held On Tuesday, November 5, 2024 As To The Election Of Three Council Members. (April Richardson)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A – Alameda County Registrar of Voters Certificate of Results and Official Canvass
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-154
Attachments:
8. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
8.1. ID-2024-469 Installation Of Elected Officials: Administration Of Oath Of Office To Three Newly Elected City Council Members. (April Richardson)
8.2. ID-2024-470 Appointment Of Mayor And Vice Mayor Of The City Of Emeryville For One Year Terms Expiring December 2025. (April Richardson)
8.3. ID-2024-471 Administration Of Oath To Mayor and Vice Mayor. (April Richardson)
9. ADJOURNMENT
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