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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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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
Claudia Hess - Chair, Howard Seebach - Vice Chair, John Loll, R. Jo Molz, Tony Rivera, Nancy Scotto, 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 Arts Plan. (pdf)
Click here for the February 1, 2010 meeting meeting agenda and staff reports. (pdf)
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
John Casey - Chair, Daniel Mermelstein - Vice Chair, Robert Harris, David Stark
The Housing Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Cick here for the Housing Commission January 21, 2010 cancellation notice. (pdf)
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
Anne Kennedy - Chair, David Nagler - Vice Chair, Maribeth Detweiler, David Lambert, Theresa Rowland, Don Wilson, 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 February 3, 2010 Human Services Commission agenda.
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
Debbie Look - Chair, Corri Cooper - Vice Chair, Valerie Arkin, Laura Danielson, Denise Fournier, Judith Matthew, Margo Tarver, Kellene Cousins - Alternate
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 January 14, 2010 Library Commission meeting 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
James Dibiase - Chair, Teddy Kinzer - Vice Chair, Jack Balch, Kurt Kummer, Herb Ritter, Joseph Streng - 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 February 11, 2010 agenda and staff reports. (pdf)
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
Jennifer Pearce - Chair, Arne Olson - Vice Chair, Philip Blank, Jerry Pentin, Kathy Narum, Gregory M. O'Connor - Alternate
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 of meeting.
(The Podcast will be available the day after the meeting.)
Click here for the January 27, 2010 Agenda and Staff Reports .
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
Nidhi Mastey - Chair, Michaela Acebedo - Vice-Chair, Rahael Borchers, Alex Cloud, Stefan Hall, Aisha Hanif, Sarah Jupina, Gayani Kadurugamuwa, Libby Kolar, Donald La Barre, Kara Matsune, Nick Roby, Erica Utikal
The Youth Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), at 7:00 p.m. at
Gingerbread Preschool, 4333 Black Avenue.
Click here for the February 10, 2010 Youth Commission meeting. (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Youth Commission.
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Youth Master Plan Implementation Committee
The purpose of the Committee is to implement the goals and objectives of the Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton such as: Ptown411 web page, Youth-related workshops, events and special projects. The Plan focuses on providing services to youth throughout the community. Specifically it addresses issues of programs and activities, health and wellness, childcare, jobs, leadership and communication amongst children, youth and families. The Committee is comprised of representatives from various community organizations, schools and businesses. The YMPIC is comprised of 30 members. |
Committee Members
Liaison Members - Jon Burchett - Chair (Business Community), Cindy McGovern (Councilmember), Cheryl Cook-Kallio (Councilmember Alternate), Valerie Arkin, (PUSD Board Member), Kelly Cousins (Library Commission), Ted Kinzer (Parks & Recreation Commission), David Lambert (Human Services Commission), Nancy Scotto (Civic Arts Commission), Nick Roby (Youth Commission), Vacant (Youth Commission - Alternate)
Community Members - David Faustina (Faith Community Representative), Brock Roby (Non-profit Agency Representative), Amie Sousa (Health and Crisis Representative), Jeff Parrett (Senior Citizen Representative)
Youth Members -
Rahael Borchers - Vice Chair, Elaine Gheng, Jason Gluck, Suyeu Kuo, Rachael Loewenhardt, Adam Manaa, Zane Manaa, Angelina Sangiacomo,
Lisa Shue, Daniel Zakaria
Parent Rep Members - Jill Maratsos (Parent At Large Elementary), Varsha Clare (Parent At Large Middle School), Debra Rodondi (Parent At large High School), Jennifer Schmiegel (Parent At Large Preschool)
Staff - Maria Lara (Assistant to the City Manager), Kevin Johnson (PUSD Representative), Darrin Davis (Police Department Representative), Julie Yuan-Miu (Assistant City Manager), Kathleen Yurchak (Community Services Manager), Pat Ribeiro (Library Office Manager)
The Committee currently meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., please check the agenda for the current location.
(All pdf files)
Click here for the February 8, 2010 YMPIC agenda and minutes.
Click here for the February 8, 2010 YMPIC agenda memo.
Click here for the Final Operating Procedures memo.
Click here to e-mail the YMPIC Committee. |
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
Sharrell Michelotti (Chamber of Commerce) Co-Chair, James Paxson (Business Park) Co-Chair, Vacant (Biomedical), Vacant (Business at Large), Vacant (Community Based Organization), Vacant (Citizen at Large), Jerry Thorne (City Council), Chris Crabtree (Commercial Real Estate Broker), Vacant (Commercial Real Estate Developer), Vacant (Commercial Services Firm), Chris Grant (Educational Community), Vacant (Environmental Industry), Vacant (Financial Services), Simi Yazdani (Information Technology), John Mahoney (Infrastructure), Vacant (Medical Services), Vacant (Medical Technology), April Mitchell (Non-Profit Organization), Judy Wheeler (Pleasanton Downtown Association), Dave Walden (Professional Service Firm), Vacant (Residential Real Estate Broker), Pam Hardy (Residential Real Estate Builder), Teralyn Fredricks (Retail or Entertainment Center), Read Phillips
(Tri-Valley CVB)
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.
2010 Meeting Schedule - January 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18.
Click here for the January 21, 2010 agenda. (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Economic Vitality Committee.
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Ad Hoc Committees...
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
This committee will oversee the development of the City's bicycle and pedestrian master plan. After completion of the plan, the committee will continue to provide input and direction on bicycle and pedestrian issues. The committee consists of four at-large members, one of whom is a member of the youth community, and member representatives from the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and the Trails Ad Hoc Committee. |
Committee Members
Jennifer Pearce - Chair, Jerry Pentin - Vice Chair, Jeff Durban, Ursula Goldstein, Jeff Grell, Melissa Ott, William Rose
The Committee currently meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third (3rd) Monday of selected months. Meetings are held at the City Council Conference Room, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here for the draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (pdf)
Click here for the Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (pdf)
Click here for the February 8, 2010 agenda.
Click here for the June 17, 2009 meeting minutes.
Click here to email the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
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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, Peter Bowen, Howard Royer
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 January 27, 2010 meeting agenda.
Click here for the December 16, 2009 minutes.
Click here to e-mail the Committee on Energy and the Environment.
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Trails Ad Hoc Committee
The Trails Ad Hoc Committee advises the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding trails and trail-related issues. The Committee also assists the Commission by maintaining community awareness regarding the importance of trails.
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Committee Members
Kurt Kummer - Chair, Jeff Durban, Libby Kolar (Youth Commission Representative), Ralph Rajs, Mike Sedlak, Deborah Wahl, Julia Casamajor - Alternate, Mike Fulford (Staff Liaison)
The Committee currently meets on the fourth Monday of each month in the City Council Meeting Room, 200 Old Bernal Avenue at 6:30 p.m.
Click here for the January 25, 2010 agenda and staff reports. (pdf)
Click here for information about the Committee's purposes and priority projects. (pdf)
Click here for the Community Trails Master Plan, July 1993 (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Trails Ad Hoc Committee.
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