The Housing Committee has a big role to play in the next few years. People who serve on this committee will have a significant impact on what kind of housing is created in Emeryville. Do we want denser developments to encourage more local serving retail and public transit? Do we want larger units that families would like to live in? Do we direct the development of new affordable housing, or let developers come to us? All of these questions are guided by our General Plan, but the committee plays an important role in how these ideas get implemented, and how the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund gets allocated. These questions and their answers will be very important to Emeryville in 2011, 2012 and after!
The Housing Committee meets at City Hall on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm. The application is available on the city website.
The Housing Committee has 2 vacancies and 3 members who wish to be reappointed to the committee as well. If you are interested in serving on this critical committee, you should apply online. The City Council will be considering applications at our meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 (it was carried over from the February 1, 2011 meeting). Applications must be received by March 2. Go to the City of Emeryville website to apply, or click here. Please include the reason you are interested in serving on the committee.
I personally value diversity on a committee, in terms of geographic (where you live in town), demographic (what kind/size of household you live in) and longevity in town (newer residents are welcome!). Consider sharing your strengths with the community!
There are other vacancies to be filled as well. Please consider applying! This list includes many important committees:
The vacancies for the 2011 Roster of Emeryville Boards, Commissions and Committees are as follows:
1. Child Development Center Advisory Committee (2) Business Member
2. City/School Committee (1) Youth Member
3. Emeryville Celebration of the Arts, Inc. (1) Board of Directors (16 totaled)
4. Emeryville/Oakland Joint Planning Authority for East BayBridge (2)
2 – Planning Council (2 Emeryville Planning Commissioners)
5. Housing Committee (5)
2 – Members (Rooney and Huang)
3 – Members whose term expired 12/31/10 (Treuting, Cardoza, and Jorden)
6. I-80 Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossing Committee (2) Members
7. Marina Committee (2) Members
8. Park Avenue District Advisory Committee (1) Resident
9. Planning Commission (2) Planning Commissioners (terms expire 6/30/11)
10. Public Art Committee (4) Members
11. South Bayfront Pedestrian-Bicycle Project Committee (1) Resident
12. Zoning Update Steering Committee (1) Business Representative
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