Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
LAND USE
LU-A-1 Update the Zoning Ordinance
The Planning Regulations (which includes the Zoning Ordinance) were updated in 2013 to implement the 2009 General Plan. The Planning Regulations have been amended several times since then, including in 2024 when amendments were made in regards to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. Updates to the Planning Regulations are anticipated in early 2025 to comply with Emeryville's Prohousing designation and implement the Housing Element.
Progress
LU-A-2 Project review and approval
process
In 2024, the City continued to review both minor applications, reviewed and approved by staff, and major projects reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, and sometimes the City Council. Additionally, the City continues to process its third project under SB 35 (Christie Sites Affordable Housing), which mandates ministerial approval (i.e. staff level), and AB 1763, which specifies no density limit for projects within one-half mile of transit. The Christie Sites Affordable Housing Project is a 100% affordable project with 362 rental units in three separate buildings that also adds 6,000 square feet to Christie Park with an active multi-use court. The application for Planning approvals was submitted July 15, 2024.
Progress
LU-A-3 Update and Implement Area
Plans
No updates were made to the Area Plans in 2024. Staff continues to review all projects’ applicability to the Area Plans. Progress
LU-A-4 Prepare and update Design
Guidelines
The Design Guidelines were adopted in December 2010, and amended in August 2012 and May 2015. The City continues to implement the Design Guidelines in its project and plan reviews. In 2023 the Design Guidelines were updated along with the Planning Regulations to address objective standards. All objective standards are now located in the Planning Regulations, and all subjective items are incorporated into the Design Guidelines. No changes were made to the Design Guidelines in 2024.
Complete
LU-A-5 Update Capital Improvements
Program
Since the CIP was adopted in June 2023, Public Works has already completed five capital projects in 2024, including citywide streetlight pole repair and painting, large storm drain trash separator, electrification of the City’s vehicle fleet, and a railroad Quiet Zone.
Complete
LU-A-6
Use economic development
tools to attract and retain
businesses
In 2024, Economic Development and Housing (EDH) staff provided site selection and permitting assistance to over 26 businesses considering locating in Emeryville, and provided business retention services to 45 existing Emeryville businesses. EDH staff also advanced the development of a marketing program for the City through contracting with a marketing firm in early 2024, and over the calendar year the marketing firm performed a brand audit and outreach to support the launch of the marketing campaign in 2025.
Progress
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report
Appendix A
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report LU-A-7 Identify sites for business
growth and expansion
In 2024 staff continued to work with businesses interested in locating in Emeryville, providing information on available properties and other assistance as requested. Progress LU-A-8 Establish partnerships to
attract and support businesses
In late 2023, the Emeryville Commerce Connection was established as a 510c6 nonprofit entity and staff continued to support this organization's membership drive in 2024 by sharing information about the organization with new businesses and informing the business community of networking events.
Staff also continued to coordinate with BioCom in supporting the biotechnology industry in Emeryville through supporting events and sharing policy information, and continued discussion of a support program for Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) small businesses through inviting service providers to present best practices and lessons learned to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. In 2024, staff negotiated a contract with Northeastern University to conduct research on BIPOC business needs, which is expected to be completed in 2025 and will inform the development of this program.
Progress
TRANSPORTATION
T-A-1
Prepare Quality of Service
standards for all transportation
modes
The City adopted trip generation as the basis for the Transportation Facilities Impact Fee in 2014, using Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the metric to measure traffic impact for environmental reviews of development projects.
Complete
T-A-2 Ensure continued emergency
vehicle access The City ensures emergency vehicle access in all project plans. Progress T-A-3 Maintain Traffic Impact Fee
In Fiscal year 2023/2024 Fund 250 Traffic Impact Fees collected totaled: $1,358,513.78 and an additional $71,932.27 in accrued interest. Only $728,794.97 was spent, leaving a remaining balance in the fund of $2,498,632.
Progress
T-A-4
Participate in Alameda
County Congestion
Management Agency
The Congestion Management Agency is part of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC). City Council is represented on the Commission, and City staff serves on the Alameda County Technical Advisory Committee (ACTAC). In 2024 the City used ACTC funding for traffic signal modifications, street rehabilitation, promoting Bike to Work (Everywhere) Day, the Quiet Zone Project, the Emery Go Round (free local shuttle connecting to BART) General benefit, and IDEA grant projects.
Progress
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report T-A-5
Work with California
Department of Transportation
to promote pedestrian and
bicycle accessibility
In 2024 Emeryville staff continued to attend Caltrans project meetings on a redesigned Ashby interchange including a pedestrian-bicycle bridge over the freeway. Staff obtained Caltrans permitting and completed the RRFB enhanced crosswalk at SPA between Pak n’ Save and Avalon Senior Living. The 40th Street Multi-modal project design is being coordinated with Caltrans as is the ACTC sponsored study of bike lanes on San Pablo Avenue.
Progress
T-A-6
Work with regional and state
agencies and the railroad to
provide grade-separated road
crossing and quiet zones
Groundbreaking on the quiet zone project for crossing improvements for 65th and 67th Streets, including bike/ped improvements, gates and signals and the closure of 66th Street all took place in 2022. Construction was completed in 2024.
Progress
T-A-7
Consider transportation needs
of seniors and disabled
persons
The City continued operating the 8 To Go paratransit service in 2024. In January 2024 a second ADA accessible EV bus was added to the Senior Trip Program fleet, providing rides and excursions for seniors.
Progress
T-A-8
Maintain a plan that defines a
pedestrian network; provides
guidelines for sidewalks and
street crossings, improvement
schedule, and developer
responsibilities; establishes
pedestrian safety program;
and designates a pedestrian
coordinator
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, adopted in 2012, was replaced with the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) which was adopted in 2023.The ATP includes a pedestrian network, project priorities, programs that address safety, and is included in the CIP. The Emeryville Design Guidelines were amended in 2023 and were updated to use consistent language with the Planning Regulations when referring to sidewalks. The ATP and Design Guidelines are implemented on an ongoing basis.
Progress
T-A-9
Maintain a plan that defines a
bikeway network, provides
bikeway facilities, designates
a bicycle coordinator, and
evaluates bike sharing
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan defines a bikeway network, bicycle facilities and bike sharing information. In 2023 City Council adopted the Active Transportation Plan, replacing the existing Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan that defines a bikeway network, provides bikeway facilities, and includes bike sharing and micro mobility facilities and opportunities. The ATP is implemented on an ongoing basis, for example, as part of the annual paving plan.
Progress
T-A-10
Work with School District to
enhance pedestrian circulation
to schools; support Safe
Routes to schools program
In 2023 traffic calming measures for 53rd Street, in the vicinity of the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) and the Emeryville Center for Community Life (K-12 School and community facilities) were designed. Implementation began in 2024 and will continue in 2025 as part of 2024 and 2025 Sustainable Streetscapes Projects.
Progress
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report T-A-11
Install and maintain bicycle
detection loops at signalized
intersections
Better bicycle detection using video technology is planned city-wide in 2024-2025. In progress with updating all signals to latest video technology. 50-75% of signals completed in 2024. Progress T-A-12 Urge buses to carry bicycles The Emery Go-Round now carries bicycles. AC Transit buses carry bicycles, and AC Transit has more bicycle capacity on some of its new buses. Complete T-A-13 Work for free and/or
subsidized transit
The Council approved a Project Funding Agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Emery Go-Round (free bus service serving Emeryville) General Benefit for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23 with application made for future years. The free shuttle from The Emery in south Emeryville that provides a direct shuttle to the West Oakland BART station continued to operate in 2024; sources of funding for continued operations were also sought in 2024.
Progress
T-A-14 Work with transit providers to
expand hours of operation
AC Transit expanded its local service hours and frequencies in 2017. In 2020 and 2021 AC Transit services were reduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which severely impacted ridership, particularly on Transbay bus lines. In 2022, restoration of Transbay services was partially restored and in 2023 AC Transit Service reached 72% of pre-pandemic ridership. With the goal of maximizing service, in 2024 City staff continued to participated in AC Transit Realign, an inclusive planning process that evaluates existing service networks and responds to changing travel patterns.
Progress
T-A-15
Use AC Transit’s handbook in
reviewing development
projects
Staff consults the AC Transit handbook in reviewing development projects. Progress T-A-16
Monitor and change transit
system as needed to provide
efficient environment that
meet needs of all users
In 2024 grants were applied for and received helping to facilitate and initiate the design of the Council-approved 40th Street and San Pablo Bus Hub Multimodal Improvements Project.
Additionally, Sustainable Streetscapes will be installing new transit facilities along Hollis Street.
Progress
T-A-17
Require all new development
to contribute to the Emeryville
Transportation Management
Association
The Property and Business Improvement District that funds the ETMA was renewed in 2015. It now includes Emeryville residents as well as businesses, and thus covers all development in Emeryville. Complete
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report T-A-18 Adjust public parking pricing
In 2024 the City’s two approved paid parking zones in North Hollis and the Triangle remained in operation, prices were not adjusted as the program faces continued lower parking demand in part due to work from home trends and overall decline in commercial leasing activity. Revision of pricing may be reviewed in the future. Text to pay capability was added to the program in 2024.
Progress
T-A-19
Study citywide Transportation
Demand Management
Program
The 2012 Sustainable Transportation Plan includes Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategies. The City has facilitated the establishment of bike share stations on City streets, and works on an ongoing basis to improve transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Progress
T-A-20
Work with stakeholders to
explore feasibility of a bicycle
and pedestrian route at
Emeryville Crescent
The Active Transportation Plan was developed with the input of stakeholders through multiple community workshops, public meetings, and an extensive online survey, and was adopted in 2023.
The ATP is "Consistent with the General Plan and in the interest of providing shoreline access to the Bay Bridge, this Plan calls for a feasibility study to determine if a bicycle and pedestrian path can be developed adjacent to the Emeryville Crescent without negatively impacting sensitive habitat." No work specifically on ped-bike access through the Emeryville Crescent was conducted in 2024.
No Progress
T-A-21 Maintain truck routes Truck routes were maintained in 2024. Progress
PARKS, OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND SERVICES
PP-A-1 Prepare a strategic parks
master plan
The Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan was adopted in 2011. In 2024 staff and the Parks and Recreation Committee launched a Parks Survey to receive feedback from the community regarding the city's parks.
Complete
PP-A-2 Develop a park-programming
plan
The Community Services Department handles ongoing park programming including movies in parks, of which four were held in 2024. Picnic area rentals by the community are ongoing. Progress PP-A-3 Explore additional joint park
facilities
In 2024 the Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) continues to feature the City's After School Program, Fitness Center, Adult Sports, and Aquatics programs. The outdoor track and field facilities are available for public use on evenings and weekends. The outdoor track and field facilities are available for public use on evenings and weekends.
Progress
PP-A-4
Coordinate greenway creek
improvements and water
features with community
Although the Temescal Creek corridor is included in the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, it was not prioritized in the most recent Capital Improvement Program. Drainage upgrades at the Temescal Creek Park dog park were completed Spring 2019.
No Progress
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report PP-A-5
Update and implement FiveYear Capital Improvement
Program
The Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 to FY2027-28 was adopted on June 6, 2023 and includes the creation of a new “Parks Projects” in the Urban Greening Category, which includes a list of priorities from the Parks and Recreation committee. A RFQ was posted mid-December 2024 for a landscape architect to design improvements for the CIP's "Parks Projects" in the Urban Greening Category.
Complete
PP-A-6
Update zoning and
subdivision
regulations
The Zoning Ordinance, also known as the Planning Regulations, was updated in 2013 to implement the 2009 General Plan. It has been amended several times since then. The most recent amendments to the Planning Regulations took place in 2023 for the inclusion of Objective Standards. The objective standards update clarified how to implement General Plan goals related to parks through zoning. These regulations are implemented on an ongoing basis as part of planning project review.
There were no updates in 2024.
No Progress
PP-A-7
Acquire land and identify
funding opportunities to
supplement Emeryville Center
of Community Life
The City helped to develop the ECCL, and contributes to the operation of it. City staff members participate in the ECCL programming and operating committees, and operate programs including classes, facility rentals, aquatics, and special events. In 2024 the City continued to provide Aquatics, Child Development, field rentals, a K-8th grade program, and online Senior social and exercise programs.
Progress
PP-A-8
Work on uses for sites no
longer needed by other public
agencies
The School District has not yet developed a long-range plan for the former Anna Yates school site. It is currently being used on a temporary basis by the German International School. The field is open to the public on weekends.
No Progress
PP-A-9
Provide cultural and
recreation events for all
members of the community;
promote programs through
City newsletter and website
Community Events in 2024 included the Healthy Families Festival in April, Harvest Festival in October, and Holiday Tree Lighting in December. As of December 2024, 56 children (maximum capacity) were enrolled in the Emeryville Child Development Center. Youth programs included the After School Expanded Learning Program, family orientated special events, and summer camps that included before and after program care. The Senior Center has various services including, fitness, wellness, computer training, Meals on Wheels and congregate lunch. There is also an aquatics center that hosts a variety of swim programs for all ages. Programs are promoted through the News and Activity Guide, the City website, Facebook, X, E-news, and Notify Me. In 2024, the free afterschool program that began in 2022 and is funded by an EUSD grant for all Anna Yates students continued.
In 2024 this program increased enrollment by over 100% and in 2024 enrollment continues to exceed expectations.
Progress
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report PP-A-10 Prepare a plan for an Arts and
Cultural Center
In November 2024, per the recommendation of the Art Center Advisory Group, City Council gave direction to retain the services of a consultant to assist with a capital fundraising plan for the Art Center project, and to develop the project as new construction, after discovering that the costs of adaptive reuse and new construction were comparable, and both options significantly exceed existing funding available to the project.
Progress
PP-A-11 Study new location for Police
Administration facilities
There has been no progress in locating a new Police Administration facility. This is not an active project. No Progress
PP-A-12
Continue to operate the
Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
Program
There have not been any "typical" in-person CERT trainings in Emeryville since before the pandemic, with the last being in early 2019. In 2021 while the pandemic was still active, CERT trainings were moved to an online format, creating the “hybrid” CERT academy. In 2024 the CERT Academy graduated new members with in-person training for the first time since 2019. The next academy is tentatively scheduled for late summer or fall in 2025.
Progress
PP-A-13 Coordinate with utilities
service providers
In addition to the City requiring private developments to coordinate with utilities, the City coordinates with PG&E on in-street repairs, with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) on City sanitary sewer rehabilitation, and other telecom fiber companies for work in the public right of way.
Progress
PP-A-14
Require development projects
to upgrade sanitary sewer
systems
A private sewer lateral replacement ordinance was adopted in 2011. In 2024, the City continued to issue Private Sewer Lateral Permits to insure compliance: development projects are required to obtain private sewer lateral certification and upgrade sewer capacity as needed.
Complete
URBAN DESIGN
UD-A-1 Prepare Design Guidelines
The Emeryville Design Guidelines, referred to in all Major and Minor Design Review projects, were adopted in December of 2010, and were amended in August of 2012 and again in May of 2015. In 2023 the Design Guidelines were amended along with Planning Regulations as part of the Objective Standards project funded by an SB 2 Planning Grant from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. All objective standards are now located in the Planning Regulations, while all subjective items are located in the Design Guidelines.
Complete
UD-A-2 Implement neighborhood and
area plans All planning permits are assessed for applicability to neighborhood and area plan implementation. Progress
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report UD-A-3 Update Zoning Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance, also known as the Planning Regulations, was updated in 2013 to implement the 2009 General Plan. It has been amended several times since then. Most recently, amendments to the Planning Regulations were made in 2024 to address changes in State law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Progress
UD-A-4 Prepare a Citywide streetscape
plan
Streetscape design is addressed in the Emeryville Design Guidelines and in the ATP. Implementation in 2024 occurred via the Sustainable Streetscapes Project in the CIP. Progress UD-A-5 Update Capital Improvements
Program
New streetscape projects in the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 to FY2027-28 that was adopted on June 6, 2023 include urban design related items such as a large new paving project; and Sustainable Streetscapes, which will implement recommendations from the ATP by installing pedestrian and bike facilities, curb ramps, green infrastructure, and sidewalk upgrades. In 2024, Sustainable Streetscapes paved 1.4 miles and a class IV protected bike lanes were installed on Shellmound St from 62nd to 67th streets. Public Works also installed 100 new bike racks across the city as part of the project. 40th Street Phase 1 is now at 100% design. Loop is at 35% design. Active transportation study is underway for Powell Street west of 880 to the Emeryville marina. Pole painting and repair project is complete, and passive pedestrian detection was installed on two key corridors.
Complete
UD-A-6
Use site plan review to
address pedestrian circulation
and gateway elements
An example of a current project undergoing site plan review is Christie Sites Affordable Housing Project: two study sessions were held in 2023 (July 27, 2023 and December 14, 2023). In 2024, after Tribal Consultation was concluded on May 29, 2024, staff provided letter to address leftover issues regarding sidewalk widths and pedestrian circulation within the site on August 2024.
Progress
UD-A-7
Invest in signage, public art,
and streetscape improvements
at gateways
In 2024 the contract for the 40th Streetscape Public Art project was awarded to an artist who will design art for inclusion in the Wayfinding Program and will install four sculptures and over a dozen attachments to street furnishings along 40th Street, between Adeline Street and Shellmound Street. In 2024 an artist was commissioned to install three works along the North Greenway in 2025.
Progress
UD-A-8
Support renovations of older
residential and industrial
building stock
The City continues to review applications to reuse and renovate older residential and industrial buildings. In 2024, staff received an application for a Tesla collision center at 1295 67th Street, an existing industrial warehouse. The project was withdrawn but resulted in site and sidewalk improvements. Staff continues to work with property management at 1295 67th and other properties to find viable, long-term tenants and complete renovations to existing buildings.
Progress
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report UD-A-9
Expand public art along green
streets, at gateways, and in
new parks
In 2024, the City commissioned eight Visual Art Grants that included murals in two key gateways (36th Street and San Pablo Avenue and Shellmound Avenue and 66th Street). Additionally private development required art in key locations, including a new plaza and adjacent to the Emeryville Greenway as part of the Emery Yards development in 2024. Private development added in gateway features at 66th and Shellmound, Powell and Hollis, and the Bay Street South Plaza.
Progress
UD-A-10 Develop and implement new
sign regulations
Sign regulations were part of the planning regulations adopted in 2013. They are implemented through the sign approval process. Staff began working on sign code amendments directed by the Planning Commission during a study session in 2017. While no changes were made to the Sign Ordinance in 2024, staff did approved 14 individual sign permits and a new master sign program for Powell Street Plaza.
No Progress
CONSERVATION, SAFETY, AND NOISE
CSN-A-1
Plant new trees and other
plantings, and maintain
existing healthy trees
Structural pruning and tree maintenance is an ongoing effort for the Public Works Maintenance Division and is especially focused after leaf drop in the fall. On case by case basis, tree replacements are typically installed per the site specific recommendations of the Arborist and City standards related to tree installation in the public right of way. Currently there is a city-wide tree planting effort to increase tree canopy, especially in equity areas.
Approved private developments are often conditioned to improve the urban forest within the public right of way along development project frontages and to maintain tree health into the future. The WELO requires minimum rootable soil volumes for all new trees planted and the City arborist is consulted for the selection of tree species that will thrive in the site specific conditions they are planted in.
Progress
CSN-A-2
Implement the National
Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit
The City is in compliance with our NPDES Municipal Regional Permit to date. Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) 3.0 went into effect on July 1, 2022. Progress CSN-A-3 Implement EBMUD water
efficiency requirements
The City implements EBMUD water efficiency requirements in City projects and project approvals and inspections. Progress
CSN-A-4
Disseminate information on
harmful effects of toxic
chemical substances and safe
alternatives
In 2024 the City continued its online messaging about toxins and alternatives, including sending social media messages and newsflash items. Emeryville also continued partnering with Alameda County Clean Water Program (ACCWP) on social media outreach campaigns related to preventing water pollution.
Progress
CSN-A-5
Protect biological resources
while studying trail at the
Emeryville Crescent.
In 2019 staff contacted the East Bay Regional Park District regarding preservation of Emeryville Crescent Marsh. No action taken - trail not studied yet. No Progress
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report CSN-A-6
Identify historic and cultural
resources; refine significant
structures ordinance
The City Council adopted the Significant Structures Ordinance in 2015, amending the Planning Regulations to add a map and list of significant structures. Complete CSN-A-7 Fund façade preservation
projects
This program was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic to redirect funding to business assistance. Prior to the pandemic, the City Council requested re-evaluation of the program's objectives and this work is pending identification of resources/prioritization by the City Council No Progress
CSN-A-8 Address seismic hazards and
flooding risks In 2024 planning that began in 2023 for the 2025 update to the LHMP continued. Progress CSN-A-9
Implement and update
emergency management
operations plan
In 2024 the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received technology upgrades, including multiple new large screen monitors which can connect wirelessly to laptops. A City-wide tabletop exercise was held in October 2024, and section trainings are scheduled for 2025.
Progress
CSN-A-10 Update the Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
Planning for the 2025 update to the LHMP began in 2023, including an online survey that was conducted to help inform the mitigation planning process. Progress CSN-A-11
Work with Stopwaste.org on
disposal of hazardous
materials.
In 2024 the City continued to work with Waste Management of Alameda County on disposal of batteries and fluorescent lights; Paint Care on paint disposal; and Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility on hazardous waste disposal. The City refers people to the Household Hazardous Waste events sponsored by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, a list of non-city collection centers for disposal of sharps, and the Stopwaste www.recyclewhere.org website for questions about difficult materials.
Progress
CSN-A-12
Work with the Flood Control
and Water Conservation
District.
The City coordinates with the Alameda County Flood Control District as needed along Temescal Creek. The City is currently coordinating with the Alameda County Flood Control District for its upcoming de-silting of Temescal Creek and operation of its facilities in Emeryville.
Progress
CSN-A-13
Use site plan review to ensure
public health and safety, and
the protection of natural and
cultural resources
Staff reviews all projects for conformance with performance standards and, as applicable, preservation of significant structures. In 2024, staff received an application for a Tesla collision center at 1295 67th Street. As a vehicle repair use, the project required Planning Commission approval. Staff reviewed noise, air quality, and hazardous material impacts at the site. This project application was withdrawn
Progress
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report CSN-A-14 Update Zoning Ordinance
Previously, the City addressed safety and noise in amendments regarding short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units, cannabis businesses, and demolition. In 2024 the planning regulations were again updated for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), but not specifically in regards to public safety.
Progress
CSN-A-15 Update Capital Improvement
Program
The Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 to FY2027-28 was adopted on June 6, 2023.
Quiet Zone and Large Trash Separator projects were completed and opened in 2024. The City's police administrative fleet and public works' regular vehicles were also upgrade to all-electric vehicles. Other Essential Infrastructure projects continue.
Complete
CSN-A-16 Implement the Climate Action
Plan
The Climate Action Plan 2.0 was approved by City Council on November 15, 2016, and it is in effect, with goals for 2030 and targets for 2050 GHG emissions. In 2024 progress was made in the area of transportation under the CIP Sustainable Streetscape Project.
Progress
CSN-A-17
Establish conditions of
approval for mechanical
equipment with potential noise
impacts
As of June 2016, all Conditions of Approval address mechanical and construction noise impacts in Section III.B.1. Complete
CSN-A-18
Require noise study for
projects with high noise
exposure
Noise studies are required and routinely submitted during the building permit stage for rooftop equipment. If noise levels are anticipated to exceed the levels outlined in the Planning Regulations than mitigation measures are required to make the project compliant.
Complete
CSN-A-19 Develop railroad quiet zones
At-grade crossing at 65th, 66th, and 67th Street have been designated as "Quiet Zones". Staff has completed agreements with Union Pacific to concur on scope of work at the Quiet Zone crossings.
The City was approved for grant funding in 2018 from the State’s Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, the City asked to receive construction funding in 2021, and construction began in 2022.
Construction was completed in 2024.
Progress
SUSTAINABILITY
ST-A-1 Implement the Climate Action
Plan
In 2024 the City continued to work on many elements of the Climate Action Plan, especially active transportation, with new bike/ped facilities planned or installed under the Sustainable Streetscapes Project in the CIP.
Progress
ST-A-2
Adopt the United Nations
Environmental
Accords, implement 14
actions
The General Plan currently supports 14 of the 21 actions listed in the United Nations Environmental Accords. In 2017 the Mayor signed a re-commitment to the goals and obligations of the Global Covenant of Mayors (Paris Climate Agreement).
Complete
Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2024 Implementation
Status of Actions in
2024
City of Emeryville 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Report ST-A-3
Incorporate Build It Green or
LEED and Bay Friendly
standards in construction
projects
Bay Friendly Basics and the Bay-Friendly Landscape Scorecard are part of the City's Water Efficient Landscaping code, and apply to all development projects. Standard conditions of approval require scorecards from Stopwaste.org building guidelines, Build it Green, or LEED.
Complete
ST-A-4
Follow green building and
Bay Friendly Landscaping
requirements in City projects
Council adopted Green Building and Bay-Friendly Landscaping requirements applicable to City projects. Bay Friendly Landscaping standards are required of public and private projects. Complete ST-A-5
Require public-private
projects to follow green
building and Bay Friendly
Landscaping requirements
All major development projects that receive City building permits are required to include a green building checklist in their application. Complete
ST-A-6
Develop environmentally
preferable municipal
purchasing program
In 2016 staff brokered green purchasing arrangements with several vendors which have been renewed. Progress
ST-A-7 Identify developer sites for
farmers’ markets
Bay Street Center has held a seasonal farmers' market in some of the years since the General Plan was adopted. In 2024, the Regional Famer's Market Association held a Farmer's Market at The Emery on Hubbard Avenue from April to October.
Progress