Agenda packet, regular meeting — Emeryville City Council, March 3, 2026

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Members:

Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur
Vice Mayor Matthew Solomon
Council Member David Mourra
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Council Member Courtney Welch

CITY OF EMERYVILLE
AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL
Emeryville City Hall
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 596-4300 phone
(510) 450-7831 fax
www.emeryville.org
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Council Chambers This meeting is being conducted in-person at
1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California
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1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA

4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

5. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETING ATTENDANCE

6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

7. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

8. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

9.1. ALL ORDINANCES DEEMED READ BY TITLE ONLY AND ALL FURTHER READING WAIVED

9.2. ACTION MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026, CLOSED SESSION

9.3. ACTION MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING

9.4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE

EMERY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEARS 2025/2026, 2026/2027, AND 2027/2028 FUNDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PROPOSITION 49, IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR THOUSAND ($104,000) PER YEAR AND FUNDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY THOUSAND ($260,000) PER YEAR

9.5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTOF-WAY

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

11. ACTION ITEMS

12. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

12.1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMISSION/COMMITTEE VACANCIES

12.2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT ON PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS AT THE FEBRUARY 26, 2026 MEETING
(a) General Plan Annual Progress Report - Review of the annual progress report on implementation of the General Plan, including the Housing Element, in Calendar Year 2025, for City Council AGENDA March 03, 2026
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submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.*
(b) Housing Element Implementation: Programs B, HH and KK (ORD26-001) - Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council to approve proposed amendments to the Title 9 (Planning Regulations) of the Emeryville Municipal Code to implement Programs B, HH, and KK of the approved 2023-2031 Housing Element. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164, the City Council adopted an addendum to the General Plan EIR when it approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and the proposed amendments implement the Housing Element and are thus within the scope of activities analyzed by the Addendum and the General Plan EIR. Further, the proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085 because they implement the schedule of actions in an approved Housing Element.**
*This item is scheduled for City Council review on March 17, 2026 **This item is scheduled for City Council review on April 7, 2026

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS

14. ADJOURNMENT
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Members:

Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur
Vice Mayor Matthew Solomon
Council Member David Mourra
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Council Member Courtney Welch

CITY OF EMERYVILLE

MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
Emeryville City Hall
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 596-4300 phone
(510) 450-7831 fax
www.emeryville.org
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur, Vice Mayor Matthew Solomon, Council Member Kalimah Priforce, Council Member Courtney Welch

Absent: Council Member David Mourra
Vice Mayor Solomon joined the meeting via teleconference using the "just cause" provision of AB 2449. He stated that no one over 18 was present at his location.

3. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
No ex parte communications were reported.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT (on Closed Session items only)
0 speakers.

5. CLOSED SESSION - CITY OF EMERYVILLE

5.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:

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5.11. City Manager

5.1.2 City Attorney

5.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

5.21. Property: 4300 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, CA (APN 49-1079-014-01 and -017-01)
Agency Negotiators: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager; John Kennedy, City Attorney; Christie Crowl, Special Counsel
Negotiating Parties: City of Emeryville and EAH, Inc.

Under Negotiations: Direction regarding price and terms of real estate negotiations.

5.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING CLAIMS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3):

5.3.1. Claim of Nanette Dillard- EM2026-6

6. REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
MOVED by Solomon and SECONDED by Welch to approve a settlement for the Nanette Dillard claim in the amount of $566.79 for property damage to her vehicle.

RESULT: Passed [4 TO 0]
AYES: Kaur, Solomon, Priforce, Welch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mourra

7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the Emeryville City Council.
/s/ April Foran, CMC
City Clerk
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Members:

Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur
Vice Mayor Matthew Solomon
Council Member David Mourra
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Council Member Courtney Welch

CITY OF EMERYVILLE

MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL
Emeryville City Hall
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 596-4300 phone
(510) 450-7831 fax
www.emeryville.org
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers

1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur, Vice Mayor Matthew Solomon, Council Member Kalimah Priforce, Council Member Courtney Welch

Absent: Council Member David Mourra
Vice Mayor Solomon joined the meeting via teleconference using the "just cause" provision of AB 2449. He stated that no one over 18 was present at his location.

3. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA
MOVED by Welch and SECONDED by Priforce to approve the final agenda.

RESULT: Passed [4 TO 0]
AYES: Priforce, Kaur, Welch, Solomon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mourra

4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

4.1. PRESENTATION BY ALAMEDA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY JONES DICKSON

5. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETING ATTENDANCE

6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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7. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

8. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 1 speaker.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED by Welch and SECONDED by Priforce to approve the consent calendar.

RESULT: Passed [4 TO 0]
AYES: Kaur, Solomon, Priforce, Welch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None

9.1. ALL ORDINANCES DEEMED READ BY TITLE ONLY AND ALL FURTHER READING WAIVED

9.2. AGENDA WARRANTS

9.3. ACTION MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026, CLOSED SESSION

9.4. ACTION MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING

9.5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRESERVATION ARTS, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $150,000 TO AN AS-AMENDED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $163,652 AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JANUARY 30, 2029 FOR PUBLIC ART

COLLECTION MAINTENANCE SERVICES

9.6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE ACCEPTING THE EMERYVILLE CIVIC CENTER EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT NO. 16650015 (CIP NO. FM04) AS COMPLETE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO RECORD A NOTICE OF

COMPLETION WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY CLERK

9.7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE ACCEPTING THE

EMERYVILLE TOWN HALL EXTERIOR WINDOWS RENOVATION / REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 16650015 (CIP NO. FM-04) AS COMPLETE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

ENGINEER TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY CLERK

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

11. ACTION ITEMS

12. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

12.1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMISSION/COMMITTEE VACANCIES

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
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Council Member Priforce requested and received majority support to add the Black National Anthem to the annual Proclamation for Black History Month.

14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the Emeryville City Council.
/s/ April Foran, CMC
City Clerk
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City of Emeryville

C A L I F O R N I A

M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:Rebecca Sermeno, Community Services Director SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EMERYVILLE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE EMERY

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL

EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR THE ACADEMIC
SCHOOL YEARS 2025/2026, 2026/2027, AND 2027/2028 FUNDED

THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION, PROPOSITION 49, IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR THOUSAND ($104,000) PER YEAR

AND FUNDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT

OF EDUCATION, EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

PROGRAM, IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND
SIXTY THOUSAND ($260,000) PER YEAR

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached MOUs with the Emery Unified School District to fund the After School Education and Safety Programs that are provided by the City of Emeryville for the 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028 school years.

BACKGROUND
The Afterschool Education and Safety program (ASES) and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) are designed to provide an opportunity to merge school reform strategies with community resources to improve assistance to students and broaden the support for education in a safe, constructive environment. Programs are required to be created through partnerships between schools and local community resources to provide literacy, academic enrichment and safe, constructive alternatives for students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade.

The Emery Unified School District (EUSD) will be providing at least $104,000 in funding for the school years in 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028 to the City of Emeryville (City) that allows the Community Services Department to operate a robust and free after-school program to all students at Anna Yates. EUSD has entered into an agreement with the City to provide ASES program funding since the 2006/2007 school year when EUSD first received these funds from the State of California through the

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Proposition 49 Grant Program. The City’s after school programs are culturally, educationally, and recreationally enhanced beyond what would be offered without these funds.

EUSD will be providing at least one hundred and four thousand dollars ($104,000) from the ASES grant and at least two hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($260,000) from the ELO-P grant funding for each school year in 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028 to the City to enhance the City’s after school programs.

These funds have allowed the City and EUSD to permit the participation of any student who wants to join the afterschool program as space and staffing allows. Enrollment of students in grades T8K- in the after -school programs has nearly doubled since the funding has been awarded.

FISCAL IMPACT
The funds will be used per ASES and ELO-P guidelines to provide part-time Recreation Leader positions as well as professional services, operating supplies, and staff training.

STAFF COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC
Both MOUs were approved by the Emery Unified School District Board of Directors at a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

PREPARED BY: Rebecca Sermeno, Community Services Director

ATTACHMENTS
▪ Draft Resolution
➢ ASES 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding
➢ ELO-P 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding
RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH THE EMERY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE

AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEARS 2025/2026, 2026/2027, AND 2027/2028 FUNDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PROPOSITION 49, IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR THOUSAND ($104,000) PER

YEAR AND FUNDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION, EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY THOUSAND ($260,000) PER YEAR
WHEREAS, the Afterschool Education and Safety program (ASES) and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) programs are designed to provide an opportunity to merge school reform strategies with community resources, and to provide additional assistance to students socially and academically within a safe environment; and
WHEREAS, programs are required to be created through partnerships between schools and local community resources to provide literacy, academic enrichment, and safe, constructive alternatives for students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade; and
WHEREAS, EUSD will be providing at least one hundred and four thousand dollars ($104,000) for school years 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028 from the ASES grant and at least two hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($260,000) from the ELO-P grant funding to the City that allows the Community Services Department to operate a robust and free after-school program to all students at Anna Yates; WHEREAS, the City's after school programs continue to be culturally, educationally, and recreationally enhanced beyond what would be offered without these funds; WHEREAS, the 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028 school year funding will continue to be used to enhance the City’s ability to provide enrichment services, operating supplies, education/training, and the staff required to provide quality after school program experience; and now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Emeryville hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Emery Unified School District to provide After School Education and Safety Programs for the academic school years 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028 funded through the California State Department Of Education, Proposition 49, in an estimated amount of one hundred and four thousand ($104,000) and funded through the California State Department Of Resolution No. _____

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Education, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, in an estimated amount of two hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($260,000)
ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville at a Regular Meeting held March 3, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN
The City of Emeryville
And the
Emery Unified School District
Preamble
The City of Emeryville ("City") and the Emery Unified School District ("District") enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purpose of continuing the After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) Grant, serving the students from Anna Yates Elementary School.

The goals of the ASES Program is directly aligned with the City of Emeryville's Youth Services Master Plan and the Joint Occupancy Agreement (JOA) within the Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL). These include:
• Assisting children in developing the basics academics necessary to success in school and life.
• Engaging children in diverse enrichment activities to encourage the development of well- rounded individuals and a strong community.
• Providing children and their families with literacy skills necessary to build successful futures.

The City is committed to realizing the goals of the ASES Program. In furtherance of this effort, this MOU establishes the framework for a continued formal working relationship between the parties to this agreement and specifies the services and resources that each commit to the program.

The District, acting as The Local Education agency (LEA), will work with all partners to coordinate and ensure the overall success of the after school program activities. This will include recruiting student participation, implementing systems and procedures to comply with state grant requirements, and, in general, working to establish quality after school activities that are integrally linked to the school's regular day program and the academic and social goals of the Emery Unified School District and the City of Emeryville Youth Master Plan.

Roles and Responsibilities
The City through its Community Services Department, is committed to the successful functioning of the Programs and to the realization of the outcomes it seeks. The City will:

1. Develop data driven programing that is safe, engaging, culturally competent, relevant to student interests and fun for all students.

2. Regularly engage families through educational opportunities, events and volunteer opportunities.

Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 2 3. Attend and actively participate in the ECCL Program Planning meetings.

4. Provide after school programming during the 177-day school year with an average daily attendance of 100 students from the Anna Yates Elementary School with priority placement given to students receiving a referral from the Student Success Team as space allows, but there is no guarantee of admittance.

5. Supervise all program staff and consultation positions, guaranteeing close coordination with the Anna Yates Elementary School staff and activities.

6. Ensure that at least one of the staff supervising each group meet the minimum qualifications for instructional aide, pursuant to the policies of the Emery Unified School District. Additionally, all staff, contractors and volunteers will fulfill health screening and fingerprinting clearance requirements within the current law, according to District policy.

7. Maintain a student-to-staff member ratio of no more than 20:1

8. Provide a safe physical and emotional environment and opportunities for relationship building and to promote active student engagement at the Emeryville Center of Community Life, 4727 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, Ca.

9. Operate the ASES Program immediately upon the end of the regular school day and operate for a minimum of 15 hours per week and until at least 6:00pm, on every regular school day.

10. Serve the snack provided through the nutrition program that conforms to nutrition standards as established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the District's Food Program.

11. Participate in program documentation and evaluation processes as required by the California Department of Education and the ASES Programs by maintaining records of attendance and program improvement processes as required.

12. Include an educational and literacy program element designed to provide tutoring and/or homework assistance in one or more of the following core content subject areas: language arts, mathematics.

13. Provide an enrichment program element that may include, but is not limited to, fine arts, recreation, physical fitness, and prevention activities. Such activities may involve the visual and performing arts, music, physical activity, health promotion, general recreation, career awareness and work preparation activities, community services-learning, and other youth development activities based on students' need and interests.

14. Provide information regarding the ASES Program in English and Spanish in a form that is easily understanding to all parents/guardians.

15. Comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination (a) TitleVI of the civil Rights Act of 1964 (45 USC sections 2000d through 2000d-4) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC sections 1681-1683) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap; Age Discrimination Act (42 USC Section 6101, et seq.) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

16. Apply After School Child Care standards and policies described in the City of Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 3 Emeryville's Family Handbook regarding conduct and behavior to ensure that a safe, secure, and enriching environment is maintained for all students.

17. All Recreation staff will be CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

18. All Rec Staff must go through the required mandated reporting training and apply such standards in their daily work with youth. City may contract with District for provision of staff for the ASES Program. The City will facilitate all emergency preparations and drills with ASES staff and students.

19. The District and the City will collaborate regarding afterschool staff training.

20. The City will be responsible for the care and security of the District provided laptop devices. The City will work with the EUSD Information Technology staff to ensure that devices are in working order.

The District is committed to the successful functioning of the ASES and to the realization of the outcomes it seeks. The District will:

1. Assume lead and fiscal agency responsibilities for the ASES Program including the placement of a Director ASES Coordinator.

2. EUSD will pass through the ASES funding to the city after deducting it's 15% admin fee. The actual amount will be determined based on the current year's grant award.

3. Work with participating school and partners to link the ASES Program services to appropriate community, school, and district activities.

4. Work with the City to provide semiannual reports/presentations on the progress of the ASES Program to the District's School Board, City's City Council and the City/School Committee and other groups as needed.

5. Provide at least one Academic Liaison to work with the City in order to align student and school wide academic goals and school climate goals.

6. The District and City will work collaboratively to enroll all SPED students that apply for afterschool programing. This may include consultation on enrollment with the support of the Ed Specialist on a case-by-case basis.

7. Space
a. Work collaboratively with the City to assign appropriate classrooms and access to the multipurpose rooms for ASES programing. The district will guarantee access to assigned classrooms Monday, Tuesday's, Thursday's, and Friday's at 3:30pm and at 2:00pm on Wednesday's, until 6:00pm daily, except on Back-to-School Night, Open House, and Parent Conferences. On these special exceptions, alternative spaces will be utilized. b. Provide the City with at least 5 business days’ notice for all site meetings, general meetings, parent meetings, staff trainings, events, and any operational changes to the regular school day at Anna Yates Elementary, including field trips; and collaborate with the City to ensure adequate alternative indoor spaces are arranged when necessary.

8. Grant access and participation in the Districts Food Program to provide a daily nutrition program that conforms to nutrition standards as established by the U.S.

Department of Agriculture. •

9. Provide custodial services and custodial supplies needed as a result of use Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 4 of the Districts facilities for the purposes of providing activities for the ASES Program.

10. Work closely with the City to plan all afterschool offerings (regardless of funding source) as practicable. This may range from sharing rosters and giving information to families, to co-funding or co-staffing afterschool offerings. The District will notify the City of all afterschool offerings when possible, and give them a final roster of those students who have received permission from their parent/guardians to participate in these offerings prior to the first day of program.

11. As the LEA, the district will ensure that all necessary reports, grant paperwork including renewals and funding requests are submitted correctly, completely and on-time to the California Department of Education in partnership with HTA and the City.

12. Work closely with the City in the development of a sustainability plan to ensure the ongoing viability and development of after school programs. This may include applying for additional funding as an LEA.

13. District may provide staff for the ASES Program to the City subject to separate agreement of the parties.

14. District staff will inform the City it's comprehensive safety plans, program plans, and notify them of when drills occur.

15. District will provide laptop devices and charging carts to the City for use within the Afterschool Program. The EUSD Information Technology staff to ensure that devices are in working order.

Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 5 Terms of Agreement
Term. The term of this MOU will be from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 subject to annual evaluation and may be extended by continuation of the State grant and by written agreement of both parties.

Notice of Termination. Either party may, upon 30 days’ written notice to the other party, terminate this agreement. The City shall be paid for services satisfactorily provided through the date of termination.

For City
City of Emeryville
LaTanya Bellow
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 596-4000
For District
Emery Unified School District
Quiauna Scott, EUSD Superintendent
4727 San Pablo Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4000
Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 6 Indemnification. The following section shall survive the termination of the MOU:

Indemnification by the City. The City hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the District, its boards, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively "District") form and against all chains, damages, losses, expenses, demands, liability, lawsuits and judgments including but not limited to litigation costs and attorneys' fees, arising directly or indirectly from the City's activities provided for under the terms of this MOU to the extent and in proportion to the degree such claims arise from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the City. City shall not indemnify the District for claims that arise from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the District. District shall promptly notify City of any claims and cooperate with City in connection with the defense of such claim.

Indemnification by the District. The District hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City Council, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively the "City") from and against all claims, damages, losses, expense, demands, liability, lawsuits and judgments including but not limited to litigation costs and attorney' fees, arising directly or indirectly from the District's activities provided for under the terms of this MOU to the extent and in proportion to the degree such claims arise from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the District. District shall not indemnify the City for claims that arose from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the City.

The City shall promptly notify District of any claims and cooperate with District in connection with the defense of such claim.

Entire Agreement. This MOU represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements either oral or in writing with respect to the subject matter of this MOU. This MOU may be modified or amended only in writing signed by representatives of both parties’ appropriate authorization.

Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 7 Approved as to form:

John Kennedy, City Attorney

CITY OF EMERYVILLE
Date:

LaTanya Bellow, City Manager

EMERY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date:

Dr. Quiauna Scott, EUSD Superintendent
Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 02/12/2026
1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN
The City of Emeryville
And the
Emery Unified School District
Preamble
The City of Emeryville ("City") and the Emery Unified School District ("District") enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purpose of executing the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Grant, serving the students at Anna Yates Elementary School.

The goal of the ELO-P program is directly aligned with the City of Emeryville's vision for youth and the Joint Occupancy Agreement (JOA) within the Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL). These include:
• Assisting children in developing the basic academic skills necessary to success in school and life;
• Engaging children in diverse enrichment activities to encourage the development of well- rounded individuals and a strong community;
• Providing children and their families with literacy skills necessary to build successful futures.

The City is committed to realizing the goals of the ELO-P Program. In furtherance of this effort, this MOU establishes the framework for a continued formal working relationship between the parties to this agreement and specifies the services and resources that each commit to the program.

Roles and Responsibilities
The City through its Community Services Department is committed to the successful functioning of the program and to the realization of the outcomes it seeks. The City will:

1. Develop data driven programing that is safe, engaging, culturally competent, relevant to student interests and fun for all students.

2. Regularly engage families through educational opportunities, events and volunteer opportunities.

3. Attend and actively participate in the ECCL Program Planning meetings.

Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 2 4. The City will support the District's effort in creating a 9-hour day for students by providing an after-school program that takes place during the 177-day school year at Anna Yates Elementary School, as well as thirty (30) intersession days not during the regular school year.

5. Allow participation of any student who wants to join the afterschool program with priority given to TK-5
th grade students, as current space and staffing allows. The City will expand its services to accommodate all children who want to participate in afterschool programming

6. Provide the District with an accurate accounting of student attendance and vendor families prior to billing. Billing will happen on a quarterly basis. Payment shall be made to the City of Emeryville Community Services Department to operate the ELO-P programs. Additional funding for special events, projects, and programs that enhance the expanded learning program must be pre-approved by the District. .

7. Supervise all program staff and consultation positions, guaranteeing close coordination with the Anna Yates Elementary School staff and activities.

8. Ensure that at least one of the staff supervising each group will meet the minimum qualifications for an instructional aide, pursuant to the policies of the Emery Unified School District. Additionally, all staff, contractors and volunteers will fulfill health screening and fingerprinting clearance requirements within current law, according to District policy.

9. Maintain a student-to-staff member ratio of no more than 20:1 for grades 1st8th and a TK/kindergarten ratio of no more than 10:1.

10. Provide a safe physical and emotional environment and opportunities for relationship building and to promote active student engagement at the Emeryville Center of Community Life, 4727 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, Ca.

11. Operate the ELO-P Program immediately upon the end of the regular school day and operate until at least 5:30pm, on every regular school day.

12. Serve the snack provided through the nutrition program that conforms to nutrition standards as established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the District's Food Program.

13. Participate in program documentation and evaluation processes as required by the California Department of Education and the ELO-P Programs by maintaining records of attendance as required.

14. Include an educational and literacy program element designed to provide tutoring and/or homework assistance in one or more of the following core content subject areas: language arts, mathematics.

15. Provide an enrichment program element that may include, but is not limited to, fine arts, recreation, physical fitness, and prevention activities. Such activities may involve the visual and performing arts, music, physical activity, health promotion, general recreation, career awareness and work preparation activities, community services-learning, and other youth development activities based on students' need and interests.

16. Provide information regarding the ELO-P Program in English and Spanish in a form that is easily understanding to all parents/guardians.

17. Comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination (a) handicap; Age Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 3 civil Rights Act of 1964 (45 USC sections 2000d through 2000d-4) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC sections 1681-1683) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap; Age Discrimination Act (42 USC Section 6101, et seq.) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

18. Apply After School Child Care standards and policies described in the City of Emeryville's Family Handbook regarding conduct and behavior to ensure that a safe, secure, and enriching environment is maintained for all students.

19. All Recreation staff will be CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

20. All Recreation Staff must go through the required mandated reporting training and apply such standards in their daily work with youth.

21. The City will work collaboratively with the District to provide additional programing during specified interim and summer sessions.

22. All Rec Staff must go through the required mandated reporting training and apply such standards in their daily work with youth. City may contract with District for provision of staff for the ELO-P Program. The City will facilitate all emergency preparations and drills with ELO-P staff and students.

23. Ensure that all the students' devices that the district will provide for the afterschool ELO- p activities are locked after use, kept in a safe space, and managed properly. The City will collaborate with the district's technology teams to ensure that all the devices are kept in good working order.

24. The District and the City will collaborate regarding afterschool staff training.

25. Enrollment and daily attendance reports will be maintained by the City.

26. The City will be responsible for the care and security of the District provided laptop devices. The City will work with the EUSD Information Technology staff to ensure that devices are in working order.

The District is committed to the successful functioning of the ELO-P Program and to the realization of the outcomes it seeks. The District will:

1. Assume all lead and fiscal agency responsibilities for the ELO-P Program Item 6100- 110-0001 of the 2021-22 Budget Act (Senate Bill 129, Chapter 69, Statutes of 2021), and Assembly Bill (AB) 130, Chapter 44, Statutes of 2021, as amended by AB 167,
Chapter 252, Statutes of 2021 including the placement of a District ELOP Coordinator. -

2. Provide funding to cover the tuition of all EUSD students enrolled in the afterschool program without a cap with pre-approval. Students enrolled in district programs will not be included in tuition costs unless they want to join the afterschool program in addition to their district-led programing.

3. Work with participating schools and partners to link the ELO-P's Program services to appropriate community, school, and district activities.

4. Work with the City to provide semiannual reports/presentations on the progress of the ELO-P Program to the District's School Board, City's City Council and the City/School Committee and other groups as needed.

5. Encourage at least one teacher to serve as an Academic Liaison to work with Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 4 the city in order to align student and school wide academic goals and school climate goals.

6. The District and City will work collaboratively to enroll all SPED students that apply for afterschool programming.

7. Space
• Work collaboratively with the City to assign appropriate classrooms and access to the multipurpose rooms for ELO-P programing. The district will guarantee access to assigned classrooms Monday, Tuesday's, Thursday's, and Friday's at 3:30pm and at 2:00pm on Wednesday's, until 6:00pm daily for all grades except Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes. TK and K classes will have access to classrooms on the 1st floor starting at 2:45pm Monday-Friday. On Back-to-School Night, Open House, and Parent Conferences, alternative spaces will be utilized. • Provide the City with at least 5 business days’ notice for all site meetings, general meetings, parent meetings, staff training, events, and any operational changes to the regular school day at Anna Yates Elementary, including field trips; and collaborate with the City to ensure adequate alternative indoor spaces are arranged when necessary.

8. Grant access and participation in the District's Food Program to provide a daily nutrition program that conforms to nutrition standards as established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

9. Provide custodial services and custodial supplies needed as a result of use of the Districts facilities for the purposes of providing activities for the ELO-P Program.

10. Work closely with the City to plan all ELO-P afterschool offerings (regardless of funding source). This may range from sharing rosters and giving information to families, to co- funding or co-staffing afterschool offerings. The District will notify the City of all ELO-P afterschool offerings no less than 5 days in advance and give them a final roster of those students who have received permission from their parents/guardians to participate in these offerings prior to the first day of programming.

11. All grant reporting and requirements are overseen by the District.

13. District may provide staff for the ELO-P Program to the City subject to separate agreement of the parties.

14. District will provide laptop devices and charging carts to the City for use within the Afterschool Program. The EUSD Information Technology staff to ensure that devices are in working order.

Terms of Agreement
Term. The term of this MOU will be from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 subject to annual evaluation and may be extended by continuation of the State grant and by Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 5 written agreement of both parties.

The City shall promptly notify District of any claims and cooperate with District in connection with the defense of such claim.

Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 7 Approved as to form:

John Kennedy, City Attorney

CITY OF EMERYVILLE
Date:

LaTanya Bellow, City Manager

EMERY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date:

Dr. Quiauna Scott, EUSD Superintendent
Docusign Envelope ID: A01EE796-4DB7-4F03-8C40-D0D8717B6A3C 02/12/2026
City of Emeryville

C A L I F O R N I A

M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Mohamed Alaoui, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LITTLE

FREE LIBRARIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Resolution establishing a program for the installation of Little Free Libraries in the public right-of-way.

BACKGROUND
The Emeryville Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 7-2.02, states that permits are required for any improvements in the public right-of-way with the exception of projects undertaken by the City of Emeryville. Currently there is no formal process, permit, or program in Emeryville for the installation of small book boxes or “Little Free Libraries” in the public right-of-way. The Emeryville community has demonstrated an interest in Little Free Libraries, but the City has not required a permit for Little Free Libraries installed in the public right-of-way to date.

A study session was held on January 21, 2025, to discuss options for Little Free Libraries installed in the public right-of-way. Staff researched policies at neighboring jurisdictions including San Francisco, Albany, and El Cerrito, in addition to presenting two options for permitting Little Free Libraries in the public right-ofway. City Council recommended the option to establish a City-sponsored program which does not require any changes to the Municipal Code and would not require a permit. Council Members reviewed draft program guidelines and noted their preference to waive any application fees for the program.

DISCUSSION
Approval of the Resolution will establish a City-sponsored program to install Little Free Libraries in the public right-of-way, including program guidelines and a program application. Little Free Libraries installed on private property are encouraged to follow the City’s program guidelines to best serve the community.

The Little Free Library program guidelines include seven sections outlining location and design standards, application and approval process, fees, maintenance and operations, content standards, liability, and revocation and removal. The program guidelines establish clear standards for installation of Little Free Libraries in the public Little Free Libraries In the Public Right-Of-Way
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right-of-way to ensure sites do not impede City operations, ADA access, or pedestrian path of travel.

The program application must be completed before the library is installed in the public right-of-way to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines. The application will be posted online for public access. Enforcement of program guidelines will be complaint-based and, if requested, library sponsors will need to show proof of approval of the adjacent and two neighboring property owners. In addition, maintenance of the library structure and content of the library will be the responsibility of the sponsor. The application will not have any associated fees.

The City can revoke approval of a Little Free Library if found to be in violation of the program guidelines and application. The City will follow the procedure described in City of Emeryville Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 7-5.24.

Staff recommends the City Council delegate authority to the City Manager or designee the ability to establish, revise, and implement the Little Free Library program guidelines and application.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact for the program will be the staff time required to develop and administer the program. Staff anticipates five hours of staff time to develop a City program, and one hour of ongoing staff time to process each application and provide enforcement if needed.

STAFF COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC
None.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Resolution establishing a program to install Little Free Libraries in the public right-of-way.

PREPARED BY: Jeff Jelsma, Management Analyst

ATTACHMENTS
▪ Draft Resolution
o Exhibit A – Program Guidelines
o Exhibit B – Draft Program Application
RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE

ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LITTLE FREE

LIBRARIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Emeryville recognizes the importance of literacy, lifelong learning, and neighborhood-based community engagement; and WHEREAS, Little Free Libraries are small, publicly accessible book-sharing structures that promote reading, social connection, and civic pride; and WHEREAS, the City of Emeryville Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 7-2.02 states that permits are required for any improvements in the public righty-of-way with the exception of projects undertaken by the City of Emeryville; and WHEREAS, the installation of Little Free Libraries in appropriate locations within the public right-of-way can enhance neighborhood vitality while maintaining public safety and accessibility; and
WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to manage the public right-of-way in a manner that preserves access, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and ensures public safety; and
WHEREAS, establishing clear standards and a streamlined approval process for Little Free Libraries will encourage community participation while protecting the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize Little Free Libraries in the public rightof-way subject to reasonable location, design, and maintenance requirements as set forth in the attached Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the installation of a Little Free Library in the public right-of-way requires submission of an application and consent of the adjacent property owner; and WHERAS, Little Free Libraries installed on private property are not required to submit an application to the City, however, sponsors are encouraged to follow the City’s program guidelines to best serve their community; and
WHEREAS, the City can revoke approval of a Little Library location if found to be in violation of program guidelines following the procedure described in City Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 7-5.24; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville hereby establishes a program authorizing the installation of Little Free Libraries within the public right-of-way, subject to Resolution No. _____
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the Program Guidelines set forth in Exhibit A and the Program Application set forth in Exhibit B to this Resolution; and, be it, further
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville that Little Free Libraries are authorized as minor, noncommercial, community-serving amenities within the public rightof-way and shall not be classified as signage, advertising, or private commercial use of the public right-of-way; and, be it, further
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville delegates to the City Manager or designee, the ability to establish, revise, and implement program requirements and administrative procedures as necessary to ensure effective and efficient program administration,
ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville at a Regular Meeting held March 3, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY

ATTACHMENTS
▪ Exhibit A – Program Guidelines
▪ Exhibit B – Draft Program Application
Exhibit A – Little Free Library Program Guidelines
Section 1. Location and Design Standards
Little Free Libraries installed pursuant to this Resolution shall comply with the following standards:

A. Pedestrian Access. A continuous clear pedestrian path of travel of not less than four (4) feet shall be maintained at all times, consistent with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.

B. Clearence from Public Infrastructure. Little Libraries shall not be placed within three (3) feet of any utility poles, parking meters, signposts, or garbage cans.

Libraries shall not be placed within five (5) feet of any fire hydrant or fire department connection.

C. Prohibited Locations. Little Free Libraries shall not be installed:
a. In curb ramps, crosswalks, bus stops, streets, or curb restricted areas such as loading zones (yellow), ADA accessible parking zones (blue), or passenger loading zones (white)
b. Within required sight-distance areas at intersections or driveways c. In a manner that interferes with utilities, fire hydrants, traffic control devices, emergency or maintenance vehicles
d. Affixed to any street tree or placed within three (3) feet of any street tree trunk. Installation may not cause any damage or severance to any street tree roots greater than two (2) inches in diameter.

D. Size and Height.
a. Library box is no larger than 18 x 18 x 24 inches
b. Minimum height of two (2) feet with a maximum height of six (6) feet measured from finished grade.

E. Installation. Little Free Libraries shall be securely anchored to the ground with a stand or post and not attached to other objects in the public right of way including street trees, light poles, or other objects. The library must be reachable without requiring users to step into the roadway. Little Free Library should be constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials.

If the applicant requests the library post be embedded or anchored in the sidewalk, then an encroachment permit may be required pursuant to Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 7-2.02, with the possibility of a permit and ensuing application and fee. Installation may not cause any damage or severance to any street tree roots greater than two (2) inches in diameter.

F. Safety. The structure shall not have sharp edges, protrusions, or features that pose a hazard to the public.

Section 2. Application and Approval Process
A. Installation of a Little Free Library in the public right-of-way shall require approval of the adjacent property owner and two neighboring property owners B. Installation of a Little Free Library in the public right-of-way shall require approval through an application process administered by the Public Works Department C. Required application information includes:
a. Sponsor contact information
b. Proposed location and site plan
c. Description and dimensions of the structure
d. Identification of the party responsible for ongoing maintenance Section 3. Fees
The City Council authorizes the waiver of application fees for Little Free Libraries installed in the public right-of-way.

Section 4. Maintenance and Operation
A. The approved applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the Little Free Library in good condition, including cleanliness, structural integrity, and appearance
B. Graffiti shall be removed within seventy-two (72) hours of notice by the City C. Little Free Libraries shall be used solely for the free exchange of books and reading materials and shall not contain commercial advertising.

Section 5. Content Standards
A. The City does not monitor or approve materials and relies on sponsors to maintain content through voluntary self-governance
B. The City does not assume any responsibility for the books, content, or other materials which are placed in a Little Free Library. And the sponsor is solely responsible for any books, content, or other materials.

C. The selection of any material or resource in a Little Free Library does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Emeryville or its staff.

Section 6. Liability
A. The applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from claims arising from the installation, operation, or maintenance of the Little Free Library B. The City may require proof of general liability insurance as a condition of approval
Section 7. Revocation and Removal
A. Revocation of a Little Free Library application will follow the same procedure as City of Emeryville Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 7-5.24 B. The sponsor must remove the Little Free Library within seventy-two (72) hours of request from the City of Emeryville if it no longer complies with program guidelines or poses a hazard to public safety
C. Upon removal of a sidewalk library, the sidewalk shall be restored to City standard such that any affected sidewalk will be flush with the surrounding sidewalk.

Exhibit B – Little Free Library Application
Purpose
This application allows residents to request approval to install a Little Free Library in the public right-of-way (PROW).

How It Works

1. Applicant reviews Little Free Library Program Guidelines for installing Little Free Libraries in the PROW

2. Applicant completes the online application

3. City staff reviews for completeness and compliance with standards and guidelines

4. Site is approved, conditionally approved, or denied.

Application Form
Section 1: Applicant Information
• Full Name
• Street Address
• City, State, ZIP Code
• Phone Number
• Email Address
Section 2: Property Owner and Neighbor Consent
• Are you the property owner adjacent to the proposed Little Free Library location? (Yes / No)
o If no, property owner name and written consent uploaded • Names and written consent of at least two (2) neighboring property owners uploaded
o Neighboring Property Owner #1
▪ Name
▪ Address
▪ Consent and Acknowledgment
I acknowledge and consent to the proposed Little Free Library adjacent to my property. I understand that the City’s approval, if granted, is discretionary and revocable, and that the City does not assume responsibility for maintenance, operation, or content of the Little Free Library.
▪ Signature
o Neighboring Property Owner #2
▪ Name
▪ Address
▪ Consent and Acknowledgment
I acknowledge and consent to the proposed Little Free Library adjacent to my property. I understand that the City’s approval, if granted, is discretionary and revocable, and that the City does not assume responsibility for maintenance, operation, or content of the Little Free Library. ▪ Signature
Section 3: Proposed Library Location
• Installation Address (if different from applicant address) • Nearest Cross Street
• Side of Street (North / South / East / West)
• Location Description (e.g., between sidewalk and curb, near driveway, etc.) • Photo of proposed installation location with site plan Section 4: Library Details
• Dimensions (Height, Width, Depth) - Maximum dimensions of the library box are 24” x 18” x 18”
• Mounting Type (Post-mounted / Other)
• Materials (wood, metal, etc.)
• Color / Finish (optional)
• Footing/connection to ground
Section 5: Site Safety & Accessibility
Applicant must confirm the following:
• Library adheres to the guidelines set forth in the Little Free Library Program Guidelines
• Library will not block pedestrian travel or access for people with disabilities • Library will not interfere with utilities, fire hydrants, traffic control devices, emergency, police, or maintenance operations, or street trees • Library structure does not have sharp edges, protrusions, or features that pose a hazard to the public
• Library will be securely installed and maintained in good condition • Library will not be installed in curb ramps, crosswalks, bus stops, or loading zones
☐ I agree to the site safety and accessibility requirements above.

Section 6: Maintenance Agreement
Applicant agree to:
• Maintain the library in a safe, clean, and structurally sound condition • Remove graffiti, trash, or damaged materials promptly • Remove the library within 72 hours if requested by the City of Emeryville. ☐ I agree to the maintenance requirements above.

Section 7: Applicant Certification
The applicant acknowledges that participation in this program is voluntary and subject to City approval. The City reserves the right to impose reasonable conditions, modify program requirements, or revoke approval at any time to protect public health, safety, welfare, or operational needs.

The applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Emeryville from claims arising from the installation, operation, or maintenance of the Little Free Library.

By submitting this application, the applicant consents to these terms.

Applicant Signature
Applicant Name (Typed or Written)
Date
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