RESOLUTION NO. 25-07
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Amending The Membership Of The Housing Committee From Nine To Seven Community Members; And Amending The FY2024-25 Local Roster Of Boards, Commissions And Committees Accordingly
WHEREAS, the Housing Committee currently has four vacancies and has been unable to establish a quorum to meet since June 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Committee Secretary has requested a reduction in membership from nine to seven Community Members, reducing the quorum requirement to four Members; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Committee will continue to meet every two months at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Emeryville amends the membership composition of the Housing Committee to seven Community Members; and, be it, further RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville that the FY2024-25 Local Roster of Boards, Commission and Committees is hereby amended to reflect the amendment.
ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville at a regular meeting held Tuesday, January 21, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: 5
Mayor Mourra, Vice Mayor Kaur and Council Members Priforce, Solomon and Welch
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A – Housing Committee FY2024-25 Local Roster Of Boards, Commissions And Committees Docusign Envelope ID: CAFBA1C7-FBA4-4936-9BC8-44D4F8877245 Docusign Envelope ID: D6C42C55-C416-48A4-9BEE-A3BD4DA73298 City of Emeryville | FY2024-25 Local Roster of Boards, Commissions and Committees Amended: January 21, 2025
HOUSING COMMITTEE
Committee Type Community Advisory Standing Committee
Created January 16, 1990
Official Action(s) City Council motion; Resolution No. 18-35 (amend membership composition); Resolution No. 18-169 (amended membership composition); Resolution No. 19- 15 (amended membership composition and regular meeting schedule); Resolution No. 21-101 (amended regular meeting schedule); Resolution No. 22- 160 (discontinue Council Liaison role); Resolution No. 25-07 (amended membership composition)
Definition/Purpose Provide input and recommendation regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the City’s housing policies and programs.
Committee
Composition
7 Members:
7 Community Members
Committee Facts Committee members shall receive no compensation. However, members may receive reimbursement for actual expenses incidental to carrying out the duties of the office, provided that they have first received specific City Council authorization for, and can verify, the expenditure and its purpose. City of Emeryville elected officials may not serve on this Committee. The City of Emeryville does not specifically prohibit concurrent service on more than one committee, provided, however, that the Government Code prohibition against incompatible offices shall apply. If a request were made to serve on more than one committee, a determination would be made as to whether that service would be allowable.
Term(s) 2 Years, Staggered (expiring June 30)
Regular Meeting Every Two Months
1st Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December 6:00 PM
Civic Center (1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville)
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
TBD
TBD
Secretary Valerie Bernardo, Community & Economic Development Coordinator II [email protected] | [email protected] | 510-596-4354 www.emeryville.org/101/Housing-Committee
Members Brooks Jessup Community Member June 30, 2026
Janet Shuy Community Member June 30, 2025
Sarah Smaga Community Member June 30, 2025
Ellen Strauss Community Member June 30, 2026
Erica Zepko Community Member June 30, 2025
Vacant Community Member June 30, 2026
Vacant Community Member June 30, 2026
Other Staff Economic Development & Housing Manager
Exhibit A
Docusign Envelope ID: D6C42C55-C416-48A4-9BEE-A3BD4DA73298