Emeryville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session to discuss potential revenue measures for 2026. The agenda includes staff reports on a business license study and a special tax analysis. No formal action is expected; this is a discussion-only item.

• Study session on revenue measures for 2026 with staff report
• Presentation of HdL Business License Study
• Presentation of NBS Special Tax Analysis Report

Special Closed Session

The City Council will hold a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding a pending claim and a potential case. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall with limited remote public comment.

• Closed session to confer with legal counsel on pending claims
• Consideration of potential litigation
• Public comment limited to in-person or email submissions
• Meeting held at 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will consider waiving noise ordinance restrictions for street paving work and amending a facility maintenance contract. The meeting will also include the approval of prior council meeting minutes.

• Resolution to waive noise ordinance for street paving on Hollis, Park, and other streets
• Resolution authorizing a $130,000 contract increase for facility maintenance
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025, special and regular council meetings
• Conditional Use Permit for temporary winter shelter at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Study session on proposed amendments to bicycle parking requirements

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting on Nov. 4, 2025 to adopt the agenda, hear public comment, consider ex parte communications, and approve the consent calendar. The meeting will also adopt the action minutes (ID-2025-342) from the Oct. 21, 2025 meeting. No separate discussion is scheduled unless good cause is shown.

• Adopt consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve action minutes ID-2025-342 from Oct. 21, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period for agenda items

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider resolutions appointing members to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Budget Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Housing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee. The draft resolutions are listed as approved.

• Appoint a business/community member to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (term through June 30, 2026) – Resolution 25-93
• Appoint a business representative to Budget Advisory Committee (term through June 30, 2027) – Resolution 25-94
• Appoint a resident and a community member to Commission on Aging (terms through 2026 and 2027) – Resolution 25-95
• Appoint three community members to Housing Committee (term through June 30, 2027) – Resolution 25-96
• Appoint a community member to Parks and Recreation Committee (term through June 30, 2026) – Resolution 25-97

The council approved appointments to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Budget Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Housing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee. All motions carried, with the BPAC appointment passing 3-1-1 and the other four appointments passing unanimously (5-0). These appointments fill vacant seats for terms ending in 2026 or 2027.

• Approved Lev Lazinskiy as Community Member to BPAC (3-1-1)
• Approved Dora Siu to Budget Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved Wendy Bojin-Liston (resident) and Calvin Dillahunty (community) to Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Approved Julia Drummond, Wendy Medeiros, and Jenn Oakley to Housing Committee (5-0)
• Approved Patriccia Ordonez-Kim to Parks and Recreation Committee (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss confidential matters. The session includes a conference with a security officer and a review of a pending legal claim.

• Conference with security officer regarding Critical Infrastructure Controls (ID-2025-304)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding a claim by Cielo Randa Sambas (ID-2025-338 / EM2025-18)

The council met in a closed session to discuss critical infrastructure controls (ID‑2025‑304) and a pending legal claim (ID‑2025‑338) involving Cielo Randa Sambas. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider amending its Rules of Procedure to align with a new agenda management system, update meeting times, and revise public comment and teleconferencing procedures. Other action items include approving the purchase of two artworks for up to $18,000 from the Public Art Fund and granting a noise ordinance waiver for overnight transformer work at Total Wine & More on Horton Street. The consent calendar covers routine warrants, minutes, surplus property notification, and acceptance of a donated artwork.

• Resolution amending City Council Rules of Procedure for meeting times, agenda publication, teleconferencing, and public comment (ID-2025-321)
• Purchase of two artworks (Search Party and Spinnaker by Steve Senter) for up to $18,000 from Public Art Fund (ID-2025-320)
• Noise ordinance waiver for Deacon Construction for overnight work Dec 4-5 at 3938 Horton Street (Total Wine & More) (ID-2025-318)
• Annual notification of surplus city property for FY2024-25 (ID-2025-326)
• Acceptance of donation of artwork 'Murmuration’s' by Emeryville artist Salma Arastu (ID-2025-319)

The council unanimously approved five resolutions, including a noise‑ordinance waiver for Deacon Construction to replace a transformer at Total Wine & More, a donation of an artwork by Salma Arastu, the creation of an ADA‑disabled parking zone at 4515 Hubbard Street, the purchase of two public‑art pieces for up to $18,000, and an amendment to council procedural rules. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote. No other items were decided.

• Approved Noise Waiver (Resolution No. 25-100) for one‑night work at 3938 Horton St (5‑0)
• Approved Donation of Murmuration artwork (Resolution No. 25-98) (5‑0)
• Approved ADA Disabled Parking Zone at 4515 Hubbard St (Resolution No. 25-99) (5‑0)
• Approved Purchase of two artworks for up to $18,000 (Resolution No. 25-101) (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment to City Council Rules of Procedure (Resolution No. 25-102) (5‑0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency. The only substantive items on the consent calendar are approval of warrants and adoption of minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. No action items are listed.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2025-324) — check register for agency expenditures
• Approval of action minutes from the October 7, 2025 regular meeting

The board approved the final agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the consent calendar by a 5‑0 vote, which included approval of informational report ID‑2025‑324 and the October 7 action minutes (ID‑2025‑331). The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved informational report ID-2025-324 (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved action minutes ID-2025-331 (as part of consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to comply with the Brown Act for a community open house regarding the Powell Street Redesign project. Council members are expected to attend as a quorum to discuss the project.

• Special meeting for Powell Street Redesign community open house
• Council members to attend as a quorum
• Meeting location: 2449 Powell Street, 2nd Floor

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to review the police department's use of unmanned aerial systems. Staff will present a report on Policy 606 – Unmanned Aerial Systems. No vote or decision is scheduled; the session is for discussion and information gathering.

• Study Session ID-2025-316: Review of Emeryville Police Department's Use of Drones (Policy 606 – Unmanned Aerial Systems)

The council approved the final agenda unanimously. It also approved an amendment to the ordinance that authorizes the Emeryville Police Department to use drones, with a 5‑0 vote. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved amendment to ordinance authorizing police drone use (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss pending litigation and real estate negotiations. The council will also consider a late-filed claim against the city.

• Closed session to discuss 10 pending lawsuits against the city
• Closed session to discuss real estate negotiations at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Closed session to discuss real estate negotiations at 1245 Powell St.
• Closed session to discuss a late-filed claim by Marcie Rich

The council voted to approve a property damage claim for $544.71. The motion was made by Council Member Welch, seconded by Council Member Solomon, and passed with five affirmative votes. No opposing votes were recorded.

• Approved $544.71 property damage claim (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments. The agenda includes repealing and replacing existing building regulations and fire code chapters, and delegating design approval authority to the Public Works Director. The Council will also approve a $6,000 donation from Stanford Health Care to the Community Services Department and receive a strategic planning update.

• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Code and local amendments (ID-2025-310)
• Repeal and replace Building Regulations chapters (ID-2025-311)
• Repeal and replace Fire Code chapter (ID-2025-312)
• Amend Section 7-7.01 to delegate design approval to Public Works Director (ID-2025-272)
• Accept $6,000 donation from Stanford Health Care for Community Services (ID-2025-305)

The council approved the final agenda (removing item 11.2) and the consent agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. It accepted a $6,000 donation from Stanford Health Care for the Community Services Department. The council waived first readings and adopted the first readings of both the Building Code and Fire Code ordinances, each by a 5‑0 vote, and referred a small‑landlord definition amendment to the Budget and Governance Committee.

• Approved final agenda amendment removing item 11.2 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted $6,000 donation from Stanford Health Care for Community Services (5-0)
• Waived first reading and introduced Building Code Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of Building Code Ordinance (5-0)
• Waived first reading and introduced Fire Code Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of Fire Code Ordinance (5-0)
• Referred amendment of small landlord definition to Budget and Governance Committee (majority support)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville Successor Agency will hold its regular meeting to approve the final agenda, consider ex parte communications, and hear public comments. It will adopt the consent calendar, which contains routine items, and approve the action minutes (ID-2025-306) from the September 16 meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approval of final agenda
• Ex parte communications
• Public comment for consent agenda/items not on agenda
• Consent calendar (routine items)
• Action minutes of September 16, 2025 meeting (ID-2025-306)

The board voted to approve the final agenda for the meeting. It also approved the consent calendar. A motion was made to approve the September 16, 2025 minutes, but the vote result was not recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Motion to approve September 16, 2025 minutes made (vote not recorded)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to discuss updates to the 2025-2027 Capital Improvement Program. No other substantive business is on the agenda. The meeting allows in-person or written public comment.

• Study Session – 2025-2027 Capital Improvement Program Updates (Mohamed Alaoui)

The council approved the final agenda with a unanimous vote of four ayes and one absent member. No ex parte communications were reported, and a public works presentation on the Capital Improvement Program was given. Council Member Priforce was recused from discussion of the 40th St. Multimodal Project. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Recused Council Member Priforce from 40th St. Multimodal Project discussion
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a proclamation for Art and Culture Month and a presentation on Children and Nature. Under the consent calendar, they will adopt the 2025-2030 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, accept a $39,955 ABC grant for the police department to reduce youth access to alcohol, and approve a license agreement with Dorothy Day House for transitional housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue. A public hearing on amending the Public Works Director's authority to approve public property improvements is continued to October 7, 2025.

• Adoption of 2025-2030 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) replacing existing Safety Element appendix
• Acceptance of $39,955 ABC grant for Police Department to reduce youth access to alcohol
• License agreement with Dorothy Day House for temporary transitional housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Proclamation designating October 2025 as Art and Culture Month
• Public hearing on delegation of authority to Public Works Director for public property improvements continued to October 7

The council adopted the 2025‑2030 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved a $39,955 grant to the police department for youth alcohol‑access reduction. It also approved a license agreement to use 4300 San Pablo Avenue for temporary transitional housing. The amendment to add fire‑map language to the hazard plan was rejected.

• Approved final agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted 2025‑2030 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (3‑2)
• Amendment to add fire‑map language to hazard plan failed (2‑3)
• Approved $39,955 state grant to police department (vote not recorded)
• Approved license agreement for temporary transitional housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue (vote not recorded)
• Approved ID‑2025‑297 warrants (vote not recorded)
• Approved minutes from September 2 special sessions (vote not recorded)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency will adopt the consent calendar items, which are routine matters to be approved by a single motion. Items include ID‑2025‑298 warrants and the action minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. The meeting will also approve the final agenda and handle standard procedural items.

• ID‑2025‑298 Warrants
• ID‑2025‑292 Action Minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting

The board unanimously approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. It also approved the informational report ID-2025-298 and the September 2, 2025 action minutes. No other decisions or actions were taken.

• Approved final agenda (5 votes)
• Approved consent calendar (5 votes)
• Approved informational report ID-2025-298 (5 votes)
• Approved September 2, 2025 action minutes (5 votes)

City Council

The City Council's special meeting scheduled for September 6, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for September 16, 2025.

• Special meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting: September 16, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the composition and appointment process for advisory bodies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Study session on advisory body composition and appointment process (ID-2025-277)

The council unanimously approved the final agenda. It then approved the staff recommendations to pilot a youth seat on the Parks & Recreation Committee, add renter, homeowner and BMR seats on the Housing Committee, and make related changes to other advisory bodies, with a 3‑2 vote. The motion passed with Mayor Mourra, Council Member Solomon, and Council Member Welch voting yes, and Vice Mayor Kaur and Council Member Priforce voting no.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendations on advisory body composition and appointment process (3-2)

Special Closed Session

The City Council is holding a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding pending claims. The meeting is focused on legal matters and will include a reporting-out period after the closed session.

• Claim of Beverley Anderson (ID-2025-283)
• Claim of Black Bear Diner (ID-2025-284)
• Claim of Marcia Morse (ID-2025-285)

The Emeryville City Council held a closed‑session meeting on September 2, 2025. A motion to settle a property‑damage claim for $230.07 was made by Council Member Welch and seconded by Council Member Solomon. The motion was approved unanimously by all five members present. No other actions were taken.

• Approved $230.07 property damage settlement (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will vote on a one‑year maintenance contract for city‑owned buildings worth $1,024,000, with authority to add up to three one‑year extensions not exceeding a total of $4,440,424.80. The meeting also includes approvals for several police department grants totaling $143,207.20 and amendments to professional services contracts for planning and building services. Additional items are a Community Development Block Grant agreement and the FY 2026 property‑tax levy rate for the Measure C affordable‑housing bond.

• Resolution authorizing a $1,024,000 one‑year maintenance contract with Commercial Maintenance Management Services Inc., with up to four extensions total $4,440,424.80
• Resolution approving a $21,120 State Homeland Security Grant for automated license‑plate readers
• Resolution approving a $67,087.20 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for impaired‑driving and traffic safety
• Resolution approving a $55,000 California Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant for traffic, bicycle and pedestrian safety
• Resolution amending the Urban Planning Partners contract by $124,989 for a CEQA‑compliant environmental document for the 5801 Christie Avenue mixed‑use project

The council unanimously approved several grant agreements for the police department, a contract amendment for the 5801 Christie Avenue mixed‑use project, a citywide maintenance contract, and set the FY 2026 property‑tax levy rate for the Measure C affordable‑housing bond. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Community Development Block Grant agreement for FY 26 (Resolution 25-80) (5-0)
• Approved $21,120 Homeland Security grant for automated license plate readers (Resolution 25-81) (5-0)
• Approved $67,087.20 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant for traffic safety (Resolution 25-82) (5-0)
• Approved $55,000 California Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant for traffic safety (Resolution 25-83) (5-0)
• Approved $124,989 amendment to Urban Planning Partners contract for 5801 Christie Avenue project (Resolution 25-84) (5-0)
• Approved $81,000 amendment to West Coast Code Consultants contract for interim chief building official services (Resolution 25-85) (5-0)
• Approved $1,024,000 one‑year maintenance contract with up to $4,440,424.80 in extensions (Resolution 25-86) (5-0)
• Established FY 2026 property tax levy rate for Measure C affordable‑housing bond (Resolution 25-88) (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency as Successor Agency is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar only. Items for approval include a warrant register and the action minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of warrants (check register) for $0 specified (ID-2025-280)
• Approval of action minutes from July 15, 2025 regular meeting (ID-2025-263)

The board approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. They also approved the informational report ID‑2025‑280 and the action minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting (ID‑2025‑263), each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved informational report ID-2025-280 (5-0)
• Approved July 15, 2025 action minutes (ID-2025-263) (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the final agenda for the July 15 meeting. The motion was made by Council Member Welch, seconded by Vice Mayor Kaur, and carried unanimously by the four members present. Council Member Priforce was absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including a $217,500 contract for a fire station alerting system, a $890,000 tree planting project, and a settlement agreement with the police union.

• Fire station alerting system contract with Alameda County Fire Department ($217,499.82)
• Tree planting contract for Marina Park and streets ($890,000)
• Police overtime settlement with Emeryville Police Officers' Association ($262,868.29)
• HUD grant agreement for 40th Street transit-only lanes
• Professional services contract for inclusionary housing policy study ($433,409)

The council approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions authorizing contracts for fire‑alert equipment, tree planting, housing studies, and sewer management. It also approved a HUD grant to fund the 40th Street transit‑only lanes project (4‑0 vote) and a police officers’ settlement that adds $262,868.29 to the police budget. A noise‑ordinance waiver for sewer work was approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved fire‑alert system contract for $217,499.82 (resolution 25‑69)
• Approved HUD grant for 40th Street transit‑only lanes project (4‑0, one member recused)
• Approved police officers’ association settlement, increasing police budget by $262,868.29 (resolution 25‑76)
• Approved noise‑ordinance waiver for sewer rehabilitation (5‑0)
• Approved tree‑planting contract with Los Loza up to $890,000 (resolution 25‑75)
• Approved contract with Economic and Planning Systems up to $433,409 for housing policy study (resolution 25‑73)
• Approved amendment to professional services contract with HdL Companies up to $130,000 (resolution 25‑71)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency Council will adopt the consent calendar, which bundles routine items such as the issuance of warrants (ID‑2025‑253) and approval of the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (ID‑2025‑254). The meeting also includes standard business like roll call, approval of the agenda, and public comment. No separate discussion is scheduled for the consent items unless a member raises a concern.

• ID‑2025‑253 – Warrants (Staff Report Agency)
• ID‑2025‑254 – Action minutes of the July 1, 2025 meeting
• Approval of final agenda
• Public comment for consent agenda/items not on the agenda
• Roll call and standard council procedures

The board approved the final agenda with all five members voting aye. The consent agenda was approved with four ayes and one member recused. Motions were made to approve an informational report (ID-2025-253) and the July 1 minutes (ID-2025-254), but the minutes do not record the vote outcomes for those items.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0, 1 recused)
• Motion to approve informational report ID-2025-253 made (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve minutes ID-2025-254 made (outcome not recorded)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Authority will consider the Consent Calendar, which bundles routine items into a single motion. Members will vote to adopt action minutes for a series of special and regular meetings held between July 2024 and April 2025. No separate discussion is scheduled unless a member raises a specific concern.

• Adopt ID-2024-290 action minutes from the July 2, 2024 special meeting
• Adopt ID-2024-288 action minutes from the July 2, 2024 regular meeting
• Adopt ID-2024-301 action minutes from the July 16, 2024 special meeting
• Adopt ID-2024-382 action minutes from the September 3, 2024 special meeting
• Adopt ID-2025-212 action minutes from the April 15, 2025 special meeting

Special Closed Session

This is a special closed session meeting of the Emeryville City Council. The council will confer with legal counsel on multiple pending lawsuits, including a case against Donald Trump, and discuss real estate negotiations for two properties. Closed session also includes labor negotiations with the police officers' union and consideration of a pending claim.

• Discussion of 11 existing lawsuits, including Rochelle Conner v. City of Emeryville, Duane Singleton v. City, and City of Emeryville v. Donald Trump.
• Real property negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue (APN 49-1079-014-01) with EAH, Inc.
• Real property negotiations for 1245 Powell St. (APN 49-1314-001-01) with Bahman Ghaziani.
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding Emeryville Police Officers' Association (EPOA).
• Conference with legal counsel on pending claim of Pe Hone Tay (EM2025-13).

The council voted to approve a $2,370 settlement for the property‑damage claim of Pe Hone Tay. Council Member Welch made the motion, Council Member Solomon seconded it, and all five members voted in favor. No other actions were decided in this closed‑session meeting.

• Approved $2,370 settlement for Pe Hone Tay claim (5‑0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will vote on several consent items, including a professional services contract of up to $2,421,422 for an environmental impact report for the proposed Sutter Hospital project at 5300 Chiron Way. Other items include a $270,000 contract for legislative advocacy, a $176,970 amendment to a sewer engineering contract, a $1.024 M maintenance contract with possible extensions, and a 3% property and business improvement district levy increase with a $120,805 budget adjustment. The meeting also includes routine approvals, public comment, and reports from the City Manager and other officials.

• ID-2025-208: Authorize up to $2,421,422 contract with Urban Planning Partners for Sutter Hospital EIR
• ID-2025-221: Authorize up to $270,000 contract with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative advocacy (FY 2025‑28)
• ID-2025-172: Amend Wood Rodgers contract, increase total compensation by $176,970 to $1,213,614 for sewer and storm drainage services
• ID-2025-217: Approve one‑year maintenance contract for $1,024,000 with CMMS, up to $4,440,424.80 with extensions
• ID-2025-198: Adopt 3% PBID levy increase and $120,805 budget adjustment for FY 2026

The council approved its consent agenda and a series of resolutions authorizing major contracts and policy updates. Highlights include a $2,421,422 contract with Urban Planning Partners for an environmental impact report, adoption of the 2025 housing affordability table, and a 3% increase in the 2026 Property and Business Improvement District levy. The council also approved the second major amendment to the Public Market Development Agreement and a $150,000 appropriation from the Monsanto settlement.

• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑60 authorizing $2,421,422 contract with Urban Planning Partners for Sutter Hospital environmental impact report
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑62 adopting 2025 Housing Affordability Table
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑66 adopting Local Roadway Safety Plan
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑67 appropriating $150,000 from Monsanto class‑action settlement
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑003 amending the Public Market Development Agreement
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑68 establishing 2026 PBID levy with 3% increase and $120,805 budget adjustment (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑65 amending Wood Rodgers engineering services contract, adding $176,970 to total $1,213,614

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency meeting will adopt the consent calendar, which includes the issuance of warrants (ID-2025-230) and approval of the action minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting (ID-2025-224). No separate discussion is planned unless a member raises a concern. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call and public comment.

• ID-2025-230 – issuance of warrants (staff report by Sharon Friedrichsen)
• ID-2025-224 – approval of action minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting (staff report by April Foran)
• Consent calendar items to be enacted by a single motion

The board approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, each with a 5‑vote unanimous motion. It also approved the informational report ID‑2025‑230 and the June 17 action minutes (ID‑2025‑224) by unanimous vote. All motions carried with all five members voting aye. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5‑vote unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (5‑vote unanimous)
• Approved informational report ID‑2025‑230 (5‑vote unanimous)
• Approved June 17 action minutes ID‑2025‑224 (5‑vote unanimous)

City Council

This special meeting focuses on appointing members to the Planning Commission and seven advisory committees for FY 2025-26. The council will vote on resolutions to fill positions on the Planning Commission, Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Budget Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Public Art Committee, and the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee. No fiscal or policy items are on the agenda.

• Appoint three Planning Commissioners for terms July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028 (Resolution 25-44)
• Appoint members to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Resolution 25-45)
• Appoint members to the Budget Advisory Committee (Resolution 25-46)
• Appoint members to the Commission on Aging, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Public Art Committee (Resolutions 25-47 through 25-50)
• Appoint a resident to the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (Resolution 25-51)

The council approved eight resolutions appointing new members to the Planning Commission and seven advisory committees. All motions passed, with votes ranging from 5‑0 to 4‑1. The appointments will serve terms beginning July 1, 2025, and run through June 2027 or 2028, as specified in each resolution.

• Approved Planning Commission appointments (Rodney Hemni, Dianne Martinez, Jordan Wax) – vote 4-1 (Resolution 25-44)
• Approved Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee appointments (Joshua Cohen, Jesse Olsen, David Raymond, Natalie Stich) – vote 5-0 (Resolution 25-45)
• Approved Budget Advisory Committee appointment (Navarre Oaks as City Labor Representative) – vote 5-0 (Resolution 25-46)
• Approved Commission on Aging appointments (Jerome Feldman, Ellen Strauss, John Suter) – vote 5-0 (Resolution 25-47)
• Approved Economic Development Advisory Committee appointments (Rob Fong, Marchelle Huggins, David Kritzberg, Kyle Weddington) – vote 5-0 (Resolution 25-48)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Committee appointments (Carlin Dacey, Colin McClure, Nicholas Robert, Jordan Wax) – vote 5-0 (Resolution 25-49)
• Approved Public Art Committee appointments (Ronald Davis, Erica Enriquez, David Ridlehuber, Taryn Walker, Judith Wetterer) – vote 5-0 (Resolution 25-50)
• Approved ACTC Paratransit Advisory appointment (John Suter) – vote 5-0 (Resolution 25-51)

Special Closed Session

The City Council is holding a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding pending claims. The meeting is focused on legal matters and will conclude with a report out of the closed session.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Claim of Lily Freund (ID-2025-188 / EM2025-11)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Claim of Ron Freund (ID-2025-192 / EM2025-12)

During the special closed session, the council reviewed two pending claims (Lily Freund and Ron Freund) but the city attorney reported no reportable actions were taken. No decisions or approvals were made.

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a public hearing on a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Public Market Development Agreement, postponing housing fee payments and extending the term to facilitate a potential housing project. The council also approved a consent calendar including a $250,000 MTC grant for inclusionary housing policy, a $1.9 million traffic signal maintenance contract, and other routine items. An action item reports on the Active Transportation Plan's first annual progress.

• Public hearing on second major amendment to Public Market Development Agreement (APNs 49-1556-15, -16, -17, -24) to postpone housing fees and extend term
• Acceptance of $250,000 MTC Transit-Oriented Communities Planning Grant for inclusionary housing policy and landlord-tenant ordinance changes
• Approval of $1,908,829 three-year maintenance contract with DC Electric Group for traffic signal and street light maintenance
• Appropriation of $300,000 from unallocated funds for CIP No. 19475008
• Approval of artists and agreements for Sharon Wilchar Bus Shelter Art Program Phase VIII ($5,000 each)

The Emeryville City Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including a $250,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to develop an inclusionary housing policy. Other actions included authorizing a three‑year $1.125 million traffic‑signal maintenance contract, approving art and sculpture projects, and adopting an ordinance to update purchasing and bidding rules. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 25-52 authorizing volunteers for CERT Academy training (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-53 authorizing $250,000 MTC grant for inclusionary housing policy (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-54 approving artists for Sharon Wilchar Bus Shelter Art Program, up to $5,000 each (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-55 approving installation of Rotten City Cultural District marquee sculpture (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-56 authorizing $1,125,000 three‑year traffic signal and street light maintenance contract with DC Electric Group (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-57 appropriating $300,000 from unallocated fund to CIP No. 19475008 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-002 amending purchasing and informal bidding chapters for state‑law consistency (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-58 authorizing $173,701 amendment to ‘8 To Go’ paratransit shuttle service agreement (5‑0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss a budget increase for a demolition project. The body will also review warrants and minutes from a previous meeting.

• Proposed increase of $2,471,345.60 for the FMW Site Demolition and Excavation Project (CIP No. 23 EPW003)
• Authorization for the Executive Director to execute change orders for the FMW site project
• Approval of warrants (ID-2025-187)
• Approval of action minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting

The Successor Agency Board unanimously approved a resolution to raise the contingency for the FMW Site demolition and excavation project by $2,471,345.60. The board also approved the final agenda, consent calendar, an informational report (ID-2025-187), and the June 3 meeting minutes (ID-2025-191). All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved informational report ID-2025-187 (5-0)
• Approved June 3 meeting minutes ID-2025-191 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA06-25 increasing contingency by $2,471,345.60 for FMW Site demolition (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council is holding a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The meeting focuses on a specific pending claim.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Claim of Karla Gottschalk (ID-2025-171 / EM2025-10)

The council held a special closed session on June 3, 2025. No ex parte communications or public comments were recorded. The only item discussed was a pending litigation claim (ID‑2025‑171) presented by City Attorney John Kennedy, and no reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the two-year budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, as well as setting the appropriations limit for 2025-26 at $170,473,783. Other actions include approving sidewalk cafe permits for three bike share stations, updating the purchasing system ordinance, and finalizing the state and federal legislative agenda.

• Adoption of city budget for FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 (ID-2025-183)
• Appropriations limit for FY 2025-26 set at $170,473,783 (ID-2025-184)
• Sidewalk cafe permits for bike share stations at Huchiun Park, Powell Street at Commodore Drive, and Vallejo Street at 66th Street (ID-2025-156)
• Amendment to purchasing system ordinance for state law consistency (ID-2025-158)
• Amended proposed 2025/2026 state and federal legislative agenda (ID-2025-173)

The council adopted the city budget for fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 and set the FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit at $170,473,783. It also approved sidewalk café permits for three bike‑share stations, authorized a $120,000 grant amendment with East Bay Regional Parks District, and supported the San Francisco Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights. The council waived the first reading and adopted the first reading of an ordinance updating purchasing and informal bidding procedures.

• Approved the 2025‑27 city budget (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit of $170,473,783 (vote not recorded)
• Approved sidewalk café permits for three bike‑share stations (vote not recorded)
• Authorized amendment to cooperative funding agreement and up to $120,000 grant from East Bay Regional Parks District (vote not recorded)
• Approved resolution supporting San Francisco Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (vote not recorded)
• Waived first reading of ordinance updating purchasing and informal bidding procedures (4‑0, Council Member Priforce absent)
• Adopted first reading of the same ordinance (4‑0, Council Member Priforce absent)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will vote on a resolution to appropriate $39,863,698 into its FY 2025‑26 budget. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items such as warrants and the May 20 action minutes. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• ID-2025-162 – Warrants
• ID-2025-164 – Action minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting
• ID-2025-182 – Resolution appropriating $39,863,698 for FY 2025‑26 budget

The board unanimously approved the final agenda and the consent agenda. It then approved a resolution appropriating $39,863,698 into the successor agency’s FY 2025‑26 budget, with four votes in favor and one abstention. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $39,863,698 budget appropriation (4-0-1)

City Council

At this special study session, the City Council will review and discuss the proposed 2025-27 City Budget. No formal action is expected; the session is intended for council deliberation and public input before adoption.

• Study session on proposed FY2025-27 City Budget (staff report and proposed budget attachment)

The council met on May 20, 2025, and reviewed a study session presentation on the proposed city budget for fiscal years 2025‑27. No formal actions, approvals, or votes on the budget were recorded. The meeting concluded without any substantive decisions.

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special closed‑session meeting. Items include ex parte communications, public comment on closed‑session matters, a conference with the Emeryville Police Officers’ Association on labor negotiations, and a conference with legal counsel regarding the Grocery Outlet, Inc. v. City of Emeryville lawsuit. No specific actions are listed; the agenda indicates discussion and reporting out of closed‑session items.

• Ex parte communications
• Public comment on closed‑session items
• Conference with Emeryville Police Officers’ Association (labor negotiations)
• Conference with legal counsel on Grocery Outlet, Inc. v. City of Emeryville (Case No. 24CV069470)

The City Council met in a closed session on May 20, 2025. Council members held a conference with labor negotiators from the Emeryville Police Officers' Association and a conference with legal counsel about existing litigation. The City Attorney reported that no reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on annual city vacancies and recruitment efforts under AB 2561, and consider adopting a proposed 2025/2026 state and federal legislative agenda. Consent items include approval of warrants, meeting minutes, the SB1 project list for FY2025/2026, and acceptance of the Marina Park and Powell Street lighting project as complete.

• Public hearing on annual vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts per AB 2561
• Action on proposed 2025/2026 state and federal legislative agenda
• Consent: Resolution approving SB1 project list and appropriation for FY2025/2026
• Consent: Resolution accepting Marina Park and Powell Street lighting project as complete
• Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The council approved the final agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted two resolutions: the FY25/26 SB1 Project List and appropriation, and the completion of the Marina Park and Powell Street Lighting Project. The council also accepted an informational report on city vacancies and approved the May 6 action minutes. Additional items received majority support, including a resolution on the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights and a referral to review housing ordinances.

• Approved final agenda (motion carried 5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried 5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-37 adopting FY25/26 SB1 Project List and appropriation
• Approved Resolution No. 25-38 accepting Marina Park and Powell Street Lighting Project as complete
• Accepted informational report on annual city vacancies (public hearing)
• Approved Action Minutes of May 6, 2025 Special Study Session
• Approved Action Minutes of May 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
• Supported resolution for Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights and referred housing ordinance review to committee (majority support)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency will consider two consent‑calendar items: approval of warrants (ID‑2025‑144) and adoption of the action minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting (ID‑2025‑147). These routine items will be approved by a single motion unless a councilmember raises a cause. The agenda also includes standard procedural steps such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, public comment, and adjournment.

• ID‑2025‑144 – approval of warrants (Lilybell Nakamura)
• ID‑2025‑147 – adoption of action minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting

The board approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the informational report ID‑2025‑144 and the action minutes from the May 6 meeting (ID‑2025‑147), again unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved final agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved informational report ID‑2025‑144 (5‑0)
• Approved action minutes from May 6, 2025 (ID‑2025‑147) (5‑0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special study session to discuss the five-year General Fund projection and budget strategies for the 2025-27 budget. No formal decisions will be made; this is a discussion item. Staff will present a report on revenue and expenditure trends.

• Study Session – Discuss 5-Year General Fund Projection and Budget Strategies for 2025-27 Budget (ID-2025-141; presented by Lilybell Nakamura and Brian Moura)

The council approved the final agenda with all five members voting in favor. No other motions were taken. The meeting included a study session on the 5‑year general fund projection and budget strategies. The council adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a $500,000 professional services contract with PlaceWorks Inc. for parks project planning and design, and a $50,000 increase to a finance consulting contract. Under action items, the Council will vote on a resolution adopting grant subcommittee recommendations for 11 community organizations as recipients of the Community Promotions Grant Program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, warrants, and a city manager's report on the first 100 days.

• $500,000 contract with PlaceWorks Inc. for parks project planning (CIP #24650010 URG-01), with potential extensions up to $650,000
• $50,000 amendment to finance consulting contract with Regional Government Services (total now $125,000)
• Adoption of Community Promotion Grant recipients: Biketopia, Emeryville Children and Nature, Emeryville Historical Society, Fishnets and Films, Friends of ECDC, Friends of the Golden Gate Library, Kala Art Institute, Misfit Combat Inc., Nancy Karp & Dancers, Rudy's Can't Fail Café, Scientific Adventures for Girls
• Approval of warrants (payments) and minutes from April 15 meetings
• City Manager's report on first 100 days

The Emeryville City Council approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, removing language about a $200,000 Marina Fund appropriation. It adopted Resolution No. 25-34, authorizing a $500,000 on‑call professional services contract with PlaceWorks Inc. for park planning and design, with possible extensions up to $650,000. The council also approved a $50,000 amendment to the Regional Government Services finance consulting contract and adopted the list of Community Promotion Grant recipients.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda amendment removing $200,000 Marina Fund language (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-34: $500,000 PlaceWorks contract for parks project, extendable to $650,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-35: $50,000 amendment to Regional Government Services finance consulting contract (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-36: Community Promotion Grant selections for multiple local organizations (5-0)
• Approved ID-2025-132 Action Minutes of April 15 special session (5-0)
• Approved ID-2025-133 Action Minutes of April 15 regular session (5-0)
• Approved ID-2025-138 informational report on warrants (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The agency will meet to review routine administrative items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and consent calendar items.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2025-139)
• Approval of action minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting (ID-2025-134)

The board approved the final agenda and consent calendar with all five members voting yes. It also approved an informational report (ID-2025-139) and the action minutes from the April 15 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved final agenda (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved informational report ID-2025-139 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved April 15 action minutes (unanimous 5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel and real property negotiators. The body will discuss existing litigation, pending claims, and the price and terms of two real estate negotiations.

• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc.
• Real estate negotiations for 1245 Powell St. with Bahman Ghaziani
• Conference on litigation: City of Emeryville, et al. v. Donald Trump, et al.
• Conference on litigation: Grocery Outlet, Inc. v. City of Emeryville
• Review of pending claims from Noah Gebremedhin Woo and Senait Gebremedhin

The council met in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation and real‑estate negotiations. No reportable actions or votes were taken, and the city attorney confirmed no actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

City Council

The council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a construction contract with SDM Construction for up to $268,500 to replace exterior windows at City Hall. It will also vote on adding a new confidential administrative assistant classification with a salary range of $6,594‑$8,280. Additional items include updates to development impact fees and the master fee schedule.

• Approve SDM Construction contract up to $268,500 for City Hall window replacement (Project No. 16650015)
• Add confidential Administrative Assistant classification with $6,594‑$8,280 monthly salary range
• Adopt updated Development Impact Fees for FY 2025‑2026
• Amend Master Fee Schedule for FY 2026

The council approved a resolution (No. 25‑32) establishing updated development impact fees for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also approved the FY 2026 master fee schedule amendment (Resolution 25‑33) and a $243,500 construction contract (up to $268,500) to replace City Hall exterior windows (Resolution 25‑30). Additionally, the council adopted an amendment to the compensation plan adding a confidential administrative‑assistant classification with a salary range of $6,594‑$8,280 (Resolution 25‑31). All votes were 3‑0 with two members absent.

• Approved Resolution 25‑32 updating development impact fees for FY 2025‑26 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑33 amending the FY 2026 master fee schedule (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑30 authorizing $243,500 city‑hall window contract, up to $268,500 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑31 adding confidential administrative‑assistant classification with $6,594‑$8,280 salary range (3‑0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine consent items. The body will review warrants and action minutes from the April 1, 2025, meeting.

• ID-2025-111 Warrants
• ID-2025-121 Action Minutes of the April 1, 2025, meeting

The board approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, each with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the informational report ID‑2025‑111 and the action minutes from the April 1 meeting, both by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved final agenda (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved informational report ID‑2025‑111 (3‑0)
• Approved action minutes ID‑2025‑121 (3‑0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Emeryville City Council. The agenda consists solely of action items for receiving annual reports from five advisory committees: Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Budget Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Housing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee. Each report covers 2024 accomplishments and proposed 2025 priorities. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Annual report on BPAC goals, principles, and accomplishments for 2024 and proposed 2025 priorities
• Budget Advisory Committee annual report on 2024 accomplishments and 2025 priorities
• Commission on Aging annual report on goals, principles, and accomplishments for 2024 and proposed 2025 priorities
• Housing Committee annual report on goals, principles, and accomplishments for 2024 and proposed 2025 priorities
• Parks and Recreation Committee annual report on goals, principles, and accomplishments for 2024 and proposed 2025 priorities

The City Council approved the final agenda with a 5‑0 vote. The council received annual reports and priority proposals from the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Budget Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Housing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee. No other actions or votes were taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

This is a special closed session of the Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority. No public decisions will be made; the council will discuss a performance evaluation of the city attorney and a pending claim by Geicyler Silva. The meeting is closed to public comment except on closed session items.

• Public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney (ID-2025-070)
• Conference with legal counsel on claim of Geicyler Silva, Jr. (ID-2025-105)

The council voted to approve a settlement of $4,958.50 for a vehicle property damage claim. The motion was made by Vice Mayor Kaur, seconded by Council Member Solomon, and passed unanimously with five ayes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $4,958.50 vehicle damage settlement (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will consider a series of consent items and several resolutions, including a major financing action for affordable housing. Councilmembers will vote on a permanent development loan of up to $12,757,855 to fund the 4300 San Pablo Avenue affordable‑housing project. Additional items include a $229,978 amendment to a sewer‑testing contract, a compensation plan amendment for new HR analyst positions, a $266,250 grant for Bay Bridge Apartments, and a noise‑ordinance waiver for street paving.

• Authorization of a permanent financing loan up to $12,757,855 for affordable housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue (Resolution No. 25-28)
• Approval of a $229,978 amendment to the Monarch Plumbing contract and $248,514 appropriation for city sewer lateral rehabilitation (Resolution No. 25-24)
• Amendment to the classification and compensation plan adding Human Resources Analyst positions with a salary range of $9,288‑$12,537 (Resolution No. 25-25)
• Grant agreement of $266,250 with Bay Bridge Corporation for operating and replacement reserves for the Bay Bridge Apartments affordable housing project (Resolution No. 25-26)
• Noise‑ordinance waiver for paving work on Hollis St, Park Ave, 45th St, 53rd St, Stanford Ave, and Powell St as part of the 2024 Sustainable Streetscapes project (Resolution No. 25-27)

The council approved a $12,757,855 permanent financing loan for affordable housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue and authorized a $266,250 grant for the Bay Bridge Apartments project. It also approved a $229,978 amendment to the Monarch Plumbing contract with a $248,514 appropriation for sewer lateral rehabilitation, adopted mid‑year budget adjustments, and approved a noise‑ordinance waiver for street paving. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved $12,757,855 permanent financing loan for affordable housing at 4300 San Pablo Ave (5‑0)
• Approved $266,250 grant agreement for Bay Bridge Apartments affordable housing project (5‑0)
• Approved $229,978 amendment to Monarch Plumbing contract and $248,514 appropriation for sewer lateral rehab (5‑0)
• Approved amendment adding Human Resources Analyst positions with salary $9,288‑$12,537 (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 mid‑year budget adjustments and fund transfers (5‑0)
• Approved noise‑ordinance waiver for paving on multiple streets Apr 2‑Oct 30 2025 (5‑0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency's April 1, 2025 agenda contains only routine procedural items: approval of a warrant register (check register) and adoption of the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. No action items or public hearings are scheduled.

• ID-2025-093: Approval of warrants (check register) for agency payments
• ID-2025-100: Approval of action minutes from March 18, 2025 regular meeting

The board unanimously approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. It also approved the informational report ID-2025-093 and the March 18 meeting minutes (ID-2025-100). All motions carried with five votes in favor and none against. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved informational report ID-2025-093 (5-0)
• Approved March 18 minutes ID-2025-100 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a strategic planning session. No other specific legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Strategic planning session

The council met for a special session to conduct a strategic planning workshop facilitated by Raftelis. Council members, the city manager, attorney, executive team, and department managers participated. The session produced a report outlining four multi‑year goals and four priority projects, but no votes or formal actions were recorded.

Special Closed Session

This is a special closed session meeting of the Emeryville City Council. The council will confer with legal counsel on pending litigation (Grocery Outlet v. City of Emeryville) and with real property negotiators regarding terms for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc. No public votes are expected; the session is closed to the public.

• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Grocery Outlet, Inc. v. City of Emeryville, Alameda Superior Court Case No. 24CV069470
• Conference with real property negotiator on 4300 San Pablo Avenue (APN 49-1079-014-01 and -017-01) with EAH, Inc. for direction on price and terms

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a $1.34 million increase to the MNS Engineers contract for engineering and inspection services (total not to exceed $3.34M, with potential extensions up to $6M) and a $523,728 software agreement with Tyler Technologies. Special orders include annual reports from the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Public Art Committee, and a proclamation for Women's History Month. No public hearings are scheduled; the meeting also covers approval of prior meeting minutes and warrants.

• Second Amendment to MNS Engineers contract for $1,339,500 increase (total $3,339,500, potential $6M with extensions)
• Software as a Service agreement with Tyler Technologies for enterprise permitting and licensing, not to exceed $523,728 over three years
• Approval of 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report for submittal to state agencies
• Economic Development Advisory Committee's 2024 annual report and 2025 priorities
• Public Art Committee's 2024 annual report and 2025 priorities

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting of the City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency is largely procedural. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants and the action minutes from the March 4, 2025 regular meeting. No action items or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of ID-2025-078 Warrants
• Approval of ID-2025-083 Action Minutes from March 4, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing a Planning Commissioner for a term from April 24, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Additionally, the Council will appoint members to several advisory committees: Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Housing Committee, and Emeryville Transportation Management Association. All appointments are decided by resolution and amend relevant roster documents.

• Appointment of a Planning Commissioner for term April 24, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (ID-2025-064)
• Appointment of community member and business representative to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (ID-2025-066)
• Appointment of resident (94608) to Commission on Aging (ID-2025-067)
• Appointment of two community members to Housing Committee (ID-2025-068)
• Appointment of two residents to Emeryville Transportation Management Association (ID-2025-069)

Special Closed Session

This special closed session meeting of the Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority includes two closed-session items: a performance evaluation for the City Attorney under Gov. Code §54957 and a conference with legal counsel regarding a pending claim by Jessica Fernandez (EM2025-06). No open-session action items are on the agenda; the meeting is entirely procedural to authorize closed deliberations.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of the City Attorney (ID-2025-070)
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation – Claim of Jessica Fernandez (ID-2025-072, EM2025-06)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This is a largely procedural meeting of the City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants for February 18 and March 4, 2025, and action minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. No action items are listed.

• Approval of warrants for February 18, 2025
• Approval of warrants for March 4, 2025
• Approval of action minutes from February 4, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing purchases of computers for the police fleet and new electric and hybrid patrol vehicles. A budget amendment for the 2024-25 General Fund will also be voted on. The meeting includes routine consent items, a proclamation for American Red Cross Month, and public comment.

• Resolution ID-2025-054: Authorize purchase of 17 new computers for the Police Department vehicle fleet, $81,378.84.
• Resolution ID-2025-071: Authorize purchase of two Chevrolet Equinox EVs (up to $91,614.80), one Ford Explorer Hybrid K9 (up to $60,104.19), and related equipment (estimated $42,614.18).
• Resolution ID-2025-079: Amend the 2024-25 General Fund Budget, transferring and assigning funds.
• Proclamation ID-2025-062: Designate March 2025 as American Red Cross Month.
• Consent items: Warrants for February 18 and March 4, 2025, and action minutes from February council meetings.

Special Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations and potential litigation. The body will seek direction on the price and terms for a specific property acquisition.

• Real estate negotiations for 6466 Hollis Street, Unit 242 (APN 049-1504-163) with Anya Kristin Mettet
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case (ID-2025-060)

Special Closed Session

The City Council is holding a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding pending claims. The meeting is focused on legal matters and will report out of closed session before adjournment.

• Claim of Rahel Nigate (ID-2025-044)
• Claim of Brook Gebretatyose (ID-2025-045)
• Claim of Oscar Rosario (ID-2025-052)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will meet to handle routine administrative matters. The body is scheduled to review agency warrants, wire transfers, and the check register.

• ID-2025-032: Warrants, wire transfers, and check register
• ID-2025-033: Action minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will vote on approving $218,061.56 in capital reserve funds for security upgrades and pool repairs at the Emeryville Center of Community Life. The body will also consider amending the municipal code to combine the Transportation and Sustainability committees into a single body.

• Approve $218,061.56 for ECCL security and pool repairs
• Amend municipal code to combine Transportation and Sustainability committees
• Approve warrants and action minutes from January 21, 2025
• Proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month
• Resolution acknowledging fire department inspection reports

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Little Libraries Program. No formal action is expected; this is a discussion-only item.

• Study Session: Little Libraries Program (ID-2024-416)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to confer with legal counsel on eight pending lawsuits and to give directions on real estate negotiations for properties at 4300 San Pablo Avenue and 1245 Powell Street. No public votes or decisions will be made during the closed session.

• Eight pending lawsuits discussed, including Rochelle Conner v. City, Duane Singleton v. City, and Grocery Outlet v. City.
• Real property negotiation for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc. (affordable housing developer).
• Real property negotiation for 1245 Powell Street with Bahman Ghaziani.
• Two pending claims discussed: Steven Goldenberg (EM2025-01) and Robert Speidel (EM2025-02).

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $99,780 grant for the Police Department and reorganizing several city committees. The meeting will also include the approval of the February 2025 council calendar.

• Police grant of $99,780 for youth tobacco access program
• Approval of February 2025 City Council calendar
• Reorganization of Housing, Public Safety, and Community Services committees
• Combining Transportation and Sustainability committees
• Card room license renewal for Oaks Card Club

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency will consider adopting its administrative budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 2025 through June 2026. It will also vote on two amendments to contracts with EKI Environment & Water for groundwater monitoring at the South Bayfront (Bay Street) Project, increasing combined spending by $1,305,000. Consent items include approval of warrants, December 2024 meeting minutes, and a regular meeting calendar for February 2025 through January 2026.

• Adoption of FY25-26 administrative budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)
• Sixth amendment to Site A groundwater contract: increase of $160,000 (total not to exceed $1,482,000), term extended to June 30, 2026
• Eighteenth amendment to Site B groundwater contract: increase of $1,145,000 (total not to exceed $18,228,000), term extended to June 30, 2026
• Approval of meeting calendar for February 2025 through January 2026
• Approval of warrants and December 10, 2024 action minutes