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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
- 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).
- 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
R. Jo Molz - Chair, Claudia Hess, Vice Chair, Margene Gerton Rivara, Holly Nelson, Tony Rivera, Nancy Scotto, Howard Seebach, John Loll - 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 current Civic Arts agenda. (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
Dave Stark – Chair, John Casey – Vice Chair, Bob Harris, Amy Hodgett, Joe Jones, Daniel Mermelstein - 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.
Cick here for the Housing Commission meeting 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
David Lambert - Chair, Mary Jane Casper - Vice Chair, Maribeth Detweiler, Anne Kennedy, David Nagler, Theresa Rowland, Art Tenbrink, Don Wilson - 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 current Human Services agenda. (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
Debbie Look - Chair, Laura Danielson - Vice Chair, Valerie Arkin, Corri Cooper, 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 current Library Commission Meeting. (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
Kurt Kummer - Chair, James Dibiase - Vice Chair, Karen Ellgas, Teddy Kinzer, Jerry Pentin, Herb Ritter - 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 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda. (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
Philip Blank - Chair, Jennifer Pearce - Vice Chair, Anne Fox, Kathy Narum, Arne F. Olson, 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.
NEW!! Click here for PODCAST of meeting.
(The Podcast will be available the day after the meeting.)
Click here for the 11/12/08 Planning Commission Regular Meeting agenda and staff reports. (pdf)
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
Chris Arkin - Chair, Nidhi Mastey - Vice Chair, Michaela Acebedo, Laurel Goveia, Stefan Hall, Aisha Hanif, Sarah Jupina - Alternate, Gayani Kadurugamuwa, Amy Martin, Arianna Medel, Joi Pentin, Nick Roby - Alternate, Libby Kolar - Adult Member, Betty Tse – Adult Alternate
The Youth Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard.
Click here for the Youth Commission meeting agenda. (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Youth Commission.
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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
Sharrell Michelotti - Co-Chair (Chamber of Commerce)
James Paxson - Co-Chair (Business Park)
Chris Crabtree (Commercial Real Estate), Teralyn Fredricks (Retail Business/Center), Chris Grant (Educational Community), Pam Hardy (Residential Builder), Mark Heidohrn (Financial Community), Read Phillips (Tri-Valley CVB), John Mahoney (Infrastructure), April Mitchell (Non-Profit Organization), Carl Palowitch (Citizen at Large), Dave Walden (Professional Service Firm), Judy Wheeler (Pleasanton Downtown Association), Sima Yazdani (Software), Vacant (Environmental Community), Vacant (Biomedical), Vacant (Commercial Service Firm)
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.
The 2009 meeting date schedule - January 15, March 19, May 21,
July 16, September 17, November 19.
Click here for the November 20, 2008 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
Ursula Goldstein, Jeff Grell, Melissa Ott, William Rose, Planning Commissioner Jennifer Pearce, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jerry Pentin and Trails Ad Hoc Committee Member Ralph Rajs.
The Committee currently meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third (3rd) Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the City Council Conference Room, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here for the workshop informational flyer.
- The December meeting has been cancelled.
Click here for the latest minutes.
Click here to email the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
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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 in maintaining community awareness and importance of trails.
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Committee Members
Kurt Kummer - Chair, Jeff Durban, Libby Kolar (Youth Commission Representative), Ralph Rajs, Mike Sedlak, Joe Streng, Deborah Wahl, Julia Casamajor - Alternate
The Committee currently meets on the fourth Monday of each month in the City Council Meeting Room, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here for the Trails Ad Hoc Committee 12/08/08 special meeting agenda when available. (pdf)
- The November 24, 2008 and December 22, 2008 regular meetings of the Trails Ad Hoc Committee have been cancelled.
- There will be a Special Meeting of the Committee on Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:30 p.m., in the Council Conference Room, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
- The next regularly scheduled Committee meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2009, 6:30 p.m., in the Council Conference Room, 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Click here for the latest summary notes. (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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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.
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Committee Members
Liaison Members - Cindy McGovern (Councilmember), Cheryl Cook-Kallio (Councilmember Alternate), Jim Ott, (PUSD Board Member), Valerie Arkin (Library Commission), Karen Ellgas (Parks & Recreation Commission), David Lambert - Chair (Human Services Commission), Jon Burchett (Business Community), Nancy Scotto (Civic Arts Commission), Vacant (Youth Commission), Vacant (Youth Commission Alternate)
Community Members - David Faustina (Faith Community Representative), Brock Roby (Non-profit Agency Representattive), Amie Sousa (Health and Crisis Representative), Vacant (Senior Citizen Representative), Vacant (Non-Profit Agency Representative),
Youth Members - Seunguk Lee (Amador High School), Angelina Sangiacomo (Amador High School Alternate 1), Lee Seunguk (Amador High School Alternate 2), Angelina Sangiacomo - Vice Chair (Amador High School Alternate 3), Rahael Borchers (Amador High School Alternate 4), Casey Ellgas (Foothill High School), Suyeu Kuo (Foothill High School Alternate 1), Daniel Zakaria (Foothill High School (Alternate 2), Vacant (Village High School), Vacant (Village High School Alternate), Vacant (Hart Middle School), Vacant (Harvest Park Middle School), Vacant (Pleasanton Middle School)
Parent Rep Members - Christine Chase (Parent At Large High School), Varsha Clare (Parent At Large Middle School), Jill Maratsos (Elementary School Representative), Debra Rodondi (High School Representative), Vacant (Parent At Large Preschool),
Staff - Maria Lara (Assistant to the City Manager), Hiram Berhel (Youth Commission - Teens & Youth Services), Kevin Johnson (PUSD Representative), Darrin Davis (Police Department Representative), Julie Yuan-Miu (Assistant City Manager), Karen Gonzales (Deputy City Clerk)
The Committee currently meets on the second Monday of each month at the Operations Service Center, 3333 Busch Road.
Click here for the YMPIC agenda. (pdf)
Click here for the latest summary notes. (pdf)
Click here to e-mail the Committee.
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