Parks and Recreation Committee

Amended: June 16, 2020

Committee Type

Community Advisory Standing Committee

Created

October 2, 2012

Official Action

Resolution No. 12-186; Resolution No. 17-39 (reduced committee membership from 9 to 7); Resolution No. 17-158 (amended regular meeting schedule); Resolution No. 18-169 (amended Committee membership composition)

Definition/Purpose

Provide input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the City’s recreation programs, cultural events, and activities; public use of parks; development of new parks and enhancements to existing parks and recreation facilities, as outlined in the Park and Recreation Strategic Plan.

Committee Composition

Up to 7 Members:

1 Emery Unified School District Representative (appointed by Emery Unified School Board)
1 Planning Commissioner (appointed by Planning Commission)
1 Senior Community Member (appointed by Commission on Aging)
4 Community Members

Committee Facts

Committee members shall receive no compensation. However, members may receive reimbursement for actual expenses incidental to carrying out the duties of the office, provided that they have first received specific City Council authorization for, and can verify, the expenditure and its purpose. City of Emeryville elected officials may not serve on this Committee. The City of Emeryville does not specifically prohibit concurrent service on more than one committee, provided, however, that the Government Code prohibition against incompatible offices shall apply. If a request were made to serve on more than one committee, a determination would be made as to whether that service would be allowable.

Term(s)

2 Years, Staggered (expiring June 30)
*EUSD Representative, Planning Commission and Senior Community Member terms coincide with own advisory body terms.

Regular Meeting

Monthly
3rd Wednesday
5:30 PM
Emeryville Center of Community Life (4727 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville)

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson

TBD
TBD

Secretary

Brad Helfenberger, Youth & Adult Services Manager
510-596-3779

City Council Liaison

Council Member Scott Donahue
510-596-4376

Member	Position	Term Ending
Alejandro Anasal	Community Member	June 30, 2021
Sasheen Andregg	Community Member	June 30, 2021
Zoë Chafe	Community Member	June 30, 2021
Gail Donaldson	Community Member	June 30, 2022
Jack Ghizzoni	Community Member	June 30, 2022
Patricia Weber	Community Member	June 30, 2022
TBD	Planning Commission Representative	TBD

Contact the Committee

prc@emeryville.org

Other Staff

Public Works Director