January 21, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Bernadette Garcia -Roger to the Urban
Forest Advisory Committee
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Bernadette Garcia-Roger is applying for the vacant seat on the Urban Forest Advisory Committee resigned by
Robert Stanley.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Bernadette Garcia-Roger to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee with a term expiring November 17,
2027 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-
620-6503).
DISCUSSION: Bernadette Garcia-Roger is actively engaged in helping Richmond with urban planning, particularly through her work in planting native plants. She has led projects such as the Panhandle Annex, funded by the Love Your Block Mini-Grant. This AGENDA
REPORT
January 21, 2025
project involved painting front yard fences, planting curbside nectar and pollinator gardens, building two grow boxes, and creating a community art project by decorating boulders with a mosaic design. These efforts contribute to the sustainability of the S. 55th Street sound wall California Native Garden. Given her dedication and contributions to the community, we believe she would be a valuable member of the Urban Forest Advisory Committee.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Bernadette Garcia-Roger’s redacted application