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Advisory Commissions and Standing Committees
Advisory Commissions and Standing Committees play a major role in the ongoing work of your City government. There are many issues facing our community, and our City Council relies on these bodies to study, discuss and recommend solutions on issues of importance to the community. Commission terms are four years, with the exception of the Youth Commission with terms of two years.
Ad Hoc Comittees
The City Council may establish an Ad Hoc Committee to advise on a specific issue/project. These committees perform service for a limited duration.
Interested in Serving?
In March and July of each year, commission vacancies are advertised on the City’s website and in local papers. Interested residents are encouraged to apply.
Application and Interest Card
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Applications can be downloaded here or picked up at the City Clerk's Office at 123 Main Street (corner of Main Street and Bernal Avenue).
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Persons interested in serving on various City Commissions or Committees for which there are no current vacancies are encouraged to complete an online interest card or picked up at the City Clerk's Office.
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Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee
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Commission Members
Kurt Kummer - Chair, Jerry Pentin - Vice Chair, Jamie Carolo, Libby Kolar, Judy Lu, Rick Romine, Bill Rose, Mike Sedlak, Deborah Wahl, Donald Johnston - Alternate
- Assist the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City’s Traffic Engineering Division by providing input and direction on bicycle and pedestrian issues;
- To offer recommendations for new bicycle and trails-related projects;
- To advise the Commission in developing and implementing trail policies;
- To advise the Commission on activities by other entities that may impact Pleasanton’s trails; and
- To assist the Commission in maintaining community awareness about the importance of bicycle and pedestrian paths, trails and routes.
The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM in the classroom, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard.
Click here to view the Existing Trails and Bike Paths Map. (pdf)
Click here to view the Bikeways Map. (pdf)
Click here to view the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. (pdf)
Click here for Iron Horse Trail Feasibility Study and Master Plan Package
Click here for the April 23, 2012 Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee agenda packet. (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee.
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Civic Arts Commission
The Civic Arts Commission promotes the acquisition, construction, and installation of public art in Pleasanton and advises the City Council on matters related to City-sponsored arts and cultural programs. |
Commission Members
John Loll - Chair, Tegan McLane - Vice Chair, Karen De Baca Martens, Claudia Hess, R. Jo Molz, Sara Nealy, Tony Rivera, Howard Seebach, VACANT - Alternate
The Civic Arts Commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room (adjacent to the Council Chambers), 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here to view the Cultural Plan (1998). (pdf)
Click here to view the Pleasanton Downtown Public Art Master Plan (2007). (pdf)
Click here for the May 11, 2012 Civic Arts Commission Meeting and Workshop agenda packet (pdf).
PLEASE NOTE: The May 11, 2012 meeting will begin at 8:30 am, at the Firehouse Arts Center Classroom.
Click here to e-mail the Civic Arts Commission.
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Housing Commission
The Housing Commission is responsible for initiating and pursuing opportunities for developing, promoting and retaining affordable housing within the Community and the region.
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Commission Members
Justin Probert - Chair (2012), John Casey - Vice Chair (2012), Joseph Butler, Colleen Lopez, Dan Mermelstein, Ann Welsh - Alternate
The Housing Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here for the Thursday, May 17, 2012, Housing Commission Agenda.
Click here to e-mail the Housing Commission.
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Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on the human service needs of the Community and methods of fulfilling these needs, particular emphasis is given by the Commission on the human service needs of the socially and economically disadvantaged, the elderly and the youth of the Community.
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Commission Members
Theresa Rowland - Chair, Brock Roby - Vice Chair, Joyce Berger, Prashant Jhanwar, David Nagler, Don Wilson, Rosiland Wright, VACANT- Alternate
The Human Services Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
To view the Tri-Valley Needs Assessment Report, click on the links below:
Click here for the May 16, 2012 Human Services Commission agenda packet. (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Human Services Commission.
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Library Commission
The Library Commission advises the City Council, and library staff on matters related to providing library services, facility improvements, and financial support.
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Commission Members
Kelly Cousins - Chair, Traci Cook - Vice Chair, Valerie Arkin, Corri Cooper, Denise Fournier, Judith Matthew.
The Library Commission meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here for the May 10, 2012 Library Commission agenda. (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Library Commission.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council regarding sound planning and programming for parks and community services. The Commission also advises the Council on capital budgeting for park development and improvements. The Commission also receives advisory support from the Trails Ad Hoc Committee and Pleasanton Sports Council. |
Commission Members
Jack Balch - Chair, Joseph Streng - Vice Chair, Ted Kinzer, Kurt Kummer, Herb Ritter, Brad Hottle - Alternate
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here for the May 10, 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission agenda packet. (pdf)
Iron Horse Trail:
Click here for Iron Horse Trail Feasibility Study and Master Plan Package.
Click here for more information about the Iron Horse Trail.
Click here to e-mail the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission advises the Council on land use matters including zoning issues, use permits, variances and site and architectural plans. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations regarding development plans submitted by the City's Planning Department, and is also responsible for annual General Plan and specific plan reviews.
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Commission Members
Chair - Jerry Pentin; Vice Chair - Philip Blank; Members - Kathy Narum, Jennifer Pearce, Arne Olson; Alternate - Gregory M. O'Connor
The Planning Commission meets at 7:00 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here for PODCAST and archived Agenda and Minutes of Planning Commission meetings.
(The Podcast will be available the day after the meeting.)
Click here for the May 9, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting agenda packet
Click here for approved archived minutes.
Click here to e-mail the Planning Commission.
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Youth Commission
The Youth Commission acts as a liaison between Pleasanton's youth community and the City Council, advises the Council on youth-related issues, and promotes an understanding and appreciation of community affairs among the youth of Pleasanton.
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Commission Members
Jackson Fialho, Diane Hadley, Michael Liamos, Shannon Malindzak, Kaitlyn Mallie, Katie Olmo, Jonathan Pearce, Taylor Sowers, Neha Nirkondar - Alternate, Yandi Wu – Alternate, Lori Franklin – Adult Member, Erica Utikal – Alternate Adult Member
The Youth Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month (except June, July and August), at 7:00 p.m. at
Gingerbread Preschool, 4333 Black Avenue.
Click here for the May 9, 2012 Youth Commission agenda packet . (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Youth Commission.
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Youth Master Plan Oversight Committee
The City of Pleasanton formed a Youth Master Plan Oversight Committee to oversee the implantation of the Youth Master Plan. The Master Plan was adopted by the Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Unified School District in August 2010. The implementation of the Youth Master Plan falls under the responsibility of the Community Services Department.
The Oversight Committee is made of up nine (9) members including; two (2) Youth Commissioners; one (1) Youth at large member grades 6-12, one (1) non-profit youth organization member; one (1) business community representative and four (4) parent-at-large positions that have children who are either in pre-school, elementary, middle-school, or high school; one (1) alternate position (non-profit or business community representative). The Youth Master Plan Oversight Committee reports directly to the Youth Commission and meets 3- 4 times a year to receive updates from staff, provide input and make recommendations to the Youth Commission regarding the implementation of the Youth Master Plan.
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Committee Members
Youth Commission Members – Judy Lu, Kaitlyn Mallie
Youth At-Large Member – Shrita Pendekanti
Non-Profit Organization Member – Nicole Roman
Business Community Member – Jeff Parrett
Parent Rep Members – Andrea McGovern (preschool); Jill Maratsos (elementary school); Diana Schlegel (middle school); Varsha Clare (high school)
Alternate - Kris Farro (non-profit)
Staff – Kathleen Yurchak (Community Services Manager), Becky Hopkins (Recreation Supervisor), Nicole Thomas (Youth and Family Services Staff)
Click here for the April 17, 2012 Youth Master Plan Oversight Commitee agenda packet (pdf).
Click here for the Youth Master Plan (pdf).
Click here to e-mail the Oversite Committee.
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Economic Vitality Committee
The Economic Vitality Committee assesses Pleasanton's business climate, reviews issues that may impact it, and offers suggestions and recommendations to the City Council in order to maintain a strong local economy.
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Committee Members
Business At Large - Nancy Allen, Business Park - Position Available, Community Based Organization - James Galvin, Chamber of Commerce - Scott Raty, Citizen At Large - Olivia Sanwong-Handerson, City Council - Jerry Thorne, City Council (Alternate) - Matt Sullivan, Commercial Real Estate Broker - Janice Sangster-Phalen, Commercial Real Estate Development - Position Available, Commercial Services Firm - Position Available, Educational Community - Glen Sparks, Environmental Industry - Position Available, Financial Services - Dan Faustina, Information Technology - Simi Yazdani, Infrastructure - Position Available, Medical Services -
Kareen Knowles , Medical Technology - Mark Herberger, Non-profit Organization - April Mitchell, Pleasanton Downtown Association - Michael O'Callaghan, Professional Service Firm - Julie Murtagh, Residential Real Estate Broker, Gina Piper, Residential Real Estate Development - Pam Hardy, Retail or Entertainment Center - Carrie Williams, Tri-Valley CVB - Grant Raeside
The Economic Vitality Committee meets at 7:30 a.m. on the third (3rd) Thursday. Meetings are held at the City's Operations Service Center, 3333 Busch Road.
2012 Meeting Schedule - February 16, March 15, May 17, July 19, September 20, November 15.
Click here for the May 17, 2012 agenda. (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Economic Vitality Committee.
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Ad Hoc Committees...
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Committee on Energy and the Environment
The Committee on Energy and the Environment will work closely with City staff to prepare an Energy and Environmental Priorities Plan focusing on energy and environmental issues and strategies reflecting community opportunities, needs and interests.
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Committee Members
Mark Posson - Chair, Mike McGinley - Vice Chair, William Carrick, Thomas Kato, Howard Royer, Sophia Holbrook
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Pleasanton’s Operations Services Center, 3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton.
Click here for the May 23, 2012 meeting agenda.
Click here for the March 28, 2012 minutes.
Click here to e-mail the Committee on Energy and the Environment.
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