June 17, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Jerry Cole to the Historic Preservation Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact for receiving this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Jerry Cole is applying for a vacant unexpired seat on the Historic Preservation Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Jerry Cole to the Historic Preservation Commission, with a term that expires July 31, 2026 –
Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Jerry Cole is a Richmond resident with a degree in History from the University of California, Berkeley. He volunteers at the Red Oak Victory Ship, where he has gained valuable insight into Richmond’s history. He is interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission to help protect and preserve the city’s historic places.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Jerry Cole’s redacted application
AGENDA
REPORT