City Council Agendas, Minutes, and How to Participate
Stay engaged with the Emeryville City Council. Watch meetings, read agenda packets, stay connected and learn more about your City Council.
You will be directed to our agenda management system, where you can view records dating back to 2015 by clicking the “Legislation” tab in the upper left hand corner and using the search feature.
Participating in a City Council Meeeting
Emeryville’s City Council meets regularly(PDF, 261KB) to discuss and make decisions on local laws and policies. Anyone can give input on these decisions by commenting at a City Council meeting, attending virtually, or submitting written comments in advance of the meeting.
Make a plan to participate
The City Council generally meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM and occasionally organizes additional special meetings. View the City Council meetings page to see upcoming dates, times, and meeting agendas.
You can access regular meeting agendas 6 days before the meeting online or in person at 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville.
You can watch meetings in formats that don't allow for public comment, such as:
If you miss the live meeting, you can watch a recording online.
Join in or comment at a meeting
You can join City Council meetings virtually or in person.
In-person participation
City Council, unless noticed otherwise in an agenda, meets in person at:
Emeryville City Hall, Council Chambers
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
Virtual participation
To participate in a City Council meeting virtually, you can choose to join online using Zoom or by phone.
Online
- Follow the link posted on the first page of the meeting agenda.
- To speak, use the "raise hand" icon near the bottom of the screen and wait.
- Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak.
To use this option, you will need to use the Zoom platform. Zoom provides instructions that you can review in advance, including joining a test meeting.
You are not required to provide your name to participate. Your name will appear on the screen however you enter it into the app.
Phone
- Dial 1-669-900-6833 and enter the Webinar ID and passcode from the first page of the agenda.
- To speak, press *9 when your item is called and wait for your turn.
- Listen for the last 4 digits of your phone number to be called. Press *6 to unmute your phone to speak.
Public meeting process and when to comment
There are different times during the City Council meeting when you may comment, depending on whether you wish to comment on Consent Calendar agenda items, Action Calendar agenda items, or general topics not on the agenda. For more details on how City Council meetings work, read the Council Rules of Procedure and Order(PDF, 275KB).
Comment on Consent Calendar or Items Not On the Agenda
Public comment for items on the Consent Calendar and Items Not On the Agenda happens all at once, rather than on each individual item. You will have up to two minutes for public comment.
Comment on Action Calendar agenda items
You can comment on agenda items on the Action Calendar as each item is taken up for discussion. You will have up to two minutes for public comment.
Comment in writing
Public comment can be submitted through an online form here. Written comments can also be submitted by email to city_council@emeryville.org or to the City Clerk at city_clerk@emeryville.org. If you would like to make public comment in writing, please send them by 3:00 PM prior to the meeting.