DATE:
March 4, 2025
TO:
LaTanya Bellow, 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 vacancies across the City’s various Committees. The City Clerk’s Office opened a recruitment on December 20, 2024, with an application deadline of February 3, 2025.
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 active applicants to determine whether they had continued interest in serving on the Committee.
The City Clerk’s Office received several applications for the various vacancies from interested community members. Staff has also encouraged applicants to attend the March 4, 2025, 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 will be provided to all applicants.
Any remaining vacancies after the March 4th special City Council meeting will be rolled over into the annual Committees recruitment in June 2025. A comprehensive listing of all vacancies and qualified applicants are attached to the staff report as Attachment A.
Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory 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 Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan and related initiatives.
This Committee has 1 Business Representative or Community Member position, and 1 Community Member position currently vacant. Committee member terms are for two years.
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. Committee member terms are for two years.
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee consists of up to seven (7) total members. The Committee’s purpose is to provide input and recommendation regarding City policies, priorities, and feedback related to the City’s housing policies and programs.
This Committee has 2 Community Member positions currently vacant. Committee member terms are for two years.
Emeryville Transportation Management Association
The Emeryville Transportation Management Association is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to increase access and mobility to, from and within Emeryville while alleviating congestion through operation of the shuttle program.
This Committee has 2 Resident positions scheduled to end April 30, 2025. Committee member terms are for three years.
ETMA staff informed the City that since his appointment to the Association on September 3, 2024, incumbent Calvin Jordan has been absent for two of the Association’s monthly meetings. Member Jordan attended two other meetings virtually, which does not count toward an in-person quorum necessary to hold a meeting.
Emeryville Code of Ethics and Conduct
On September 26, 2023, the City Council passed Resolution No. 23-125, adopting a “Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed City Officials”. This policy is applicable to all members of the Committees, and members are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the standards of ethical conduct set forth in the policy. The City Council may impose sanctions on Board, Committee, and Commission members whose conduct does not comply with the Code of Ethics and Conduct, City policies, and state law, up to and including removal from office. Upon appointment, each appointee will receive a copy of the Code of Ethics and Conduct to review and sign.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact.
Staff Communication with the Public
Staff have not had any communication with the public regarding these appointments, aside from confirmation of received applications and advising applicants regarding the appointment process.
PREPARED BY: Lorrayne Leong, Deputy City Clerk
Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
LaTanya Bellow, City Manager
Attachments
Attachment A – Committees Applicant Listing
Attachment B – Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Applicants Attachment C – Commission on Aging Applicant
Attachment D – Housing Committee Applicants
Attachment E – Emeryville Transportation Management Association Applicants Community Advisory Committee Appointments
City Council Meeting | March 4, 2025
City of Emeryville
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM