Emeryville 2016 Winter Spring Activity Guide by City of Emeryville

2016

WINTER SPRING

EMERYVILLE CITY NEWS AND ACTIVITY GUIDE

Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt PAGE 19

CITY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS New Skate Park Neighborhood Clean Up Day New Public Art Meet Your Local Police

ACTIVITY GUIDE HIGHLIGHTS 11 27 28 32

Micro Soccer

Break Camps

Rides for Seniors

Spring Carnival

EMERYVILLE

RE-OPENING THIS SPRING PAGE 12

Are you looking for an indoor facility to host your next baby shower, birthday party, or board meeting? The City of Emeryville has four indoor facilities that are available to reserve exclusively for your special occasion, gathering, or event:

The Bridgecourt Room

Emeryville Child Development Center, Multi-Purpose Room

Located at 3990 Harlan Street, is perfect for hosting a board meeting, a small gathering, or even an instructional class. The Bridgecourt Room has an urban loft vibe with amenities that include; a seating capacity of up to 40 people, a wet bar/kitchen area, bathroom, and free Wi-Fi. This room also comes equipped with a projection screen and tables/chairs.

Looking for a safe, fun, and very family-friendly facility? The Emeryville Child Development Center, located at 1220 53rd Street, is the perfect location! You will have access to an industrial sized catering kitchen, a 100-person capacity multi-purpose room with a connected outdoor courtyard and a brand new, secure tot lot with playground. You can’t find a better location than this kid-friendly and safe environment.

Emeryville Senior Center

Recreation Center

Emeryville Senior Center has a wonderful art deco design from the 1930’s that makes it an ideal venue for private parties, receptions, weddings and community functions. Our main hall has vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and can host up to 250 people. The Senior Center comes equipped with a stage, P.A. and sound system, tables and chairs and much more. If our main hall is too large for your event, our upstairs room is perfect for hosting smaller functions. Any room in the center is even available for weekday evening and weekend rentals!

The Robert Savage Recreation Center, located at 4300 San Pablo Avenue, is perfect for children’s birthday parties, trainings with break out rooms, meetings, and any type of shower. The Rec is equipped with projector and projector screens as well as TV’s in every room! With six conference style rooms for break out sessions, the Recreation Center can hold up to 30 seated guests in its largest room.

For more information regarding our wonderful indoor facility rentals, you may visit our website to download an application at www.emeryville.org/eventrentals or contact Rental and Events Coordinator Roselle Loudon at rloudon@emeryville.org or (510)-596-4353.

ACTIVITY GUIDE

CITY NEWS

Pre School Children / 4

Emery Go Round Shuttle FAQs/ 26

Before/After School Programs / 6

Neighborhood Cleanup Day/ 27

Youth /Teens / 7

Public Art Aquisition/ 28

Family/Adult Enrichment Classes / 10

Development Update / 30

Senior Center / 12

New Emeryville Police Chief / 33

Senior Excursions / 14

Minimun Wage and Paid Sick Leave / 34

Senior Classes / 16

Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements/ 341

Frequently Asked Questions / 18

Measure B Bicycle Pedestrian Update / 35

City Special Events / 19

Bicycle and and Pedestrian Improvements / 36

Registration Form / 23

City Committees/Volunteers / 37

Public Facilities Map / 24

Community/City Contacts / 38

How Does Parks And Recreation Make My Life Better? PLAY:

POSITIVE SPACES: Free-time fun – My neighborhood park is more than a place to chill. It keeps me thinking straight and away from trouble. It’s free -- and it’s really fun.

NATURE:

GATHERING PLACES: Socializing and learning – Parks are like holidays, bringing us together to share good times. They are the common ground that connects us all.

Safe, outdoor space – For us, the biggest benefit is a safe, outdoor play space for our kids today… and as they grow.

Beauty and serenity – Being in nature makes me feel alive. I feel lucky to have this beautiful, serene place so close to home. I want my grandkids to have the same appreciation for parks.

EXERCISE:

Healthy movement – Parks are made for moving at my own pace – our family walks, plays and cycles. The recreation programs make it easy to stay healthy.

FOREVER: Valued today and always – Parks enrich our lives. They add value to our homes and neighborhoods. Individually and as a community, we’ll always have that need.

The Emeryville City News and Activity Guide is published three times a year by the City of Emeryville. The guide is printed by Casey Printing using recycled ink, a recycled paper cover, uncoated text pages, and no heat set presses to keep this issue green. Design: Urban Bird Design | Photos: Nick Sebastian and City Staff

Policy on Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability The City of Emeryville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. An Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. In compliance with the ADA, a person requiring an accommodation, auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should contact the sponsoring department or Michael Guina, City Attorney, at 510-596-4380 or mguina@emeryville.org as far in advance as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. The best effort to fulfill the request will be made. All documents are also available in alternative format, upon request.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Emeryville Child Development Center Emeryville Child Development Center 1220 53rd Street, Emeryville · 510-596-4343 Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday

ABOUT US The Emeryville Child Development Center (ECDC) is dedicated to providing children ages four months to five years old with daily experiences filled with learning, laughter, and love. ECDC is operated by the City of Emeryville to provide families living, going to school, or working in Emeryville a safe and caring center for their children year round. The center is staffed by certified, professional teachers who help children achieve growth in all areas of development. Bi-annual assessments are completed for parents to convey the progress of each child in all development areas. Age appropriate lunch and snacks for all ages are served. The center also boasts some of the best caregiver to child ratios anywhere in the Bay Area. Opportunities abound daily for each child to explore, create, experiment, and savor the rewards that come with success!

WHO CAN ENROLL Priority will still be given to families that live in Emeryville, work in Emeryville, have children in the Emery Unified School District, or live in the 94608 zip code. Verification of residence or employment is required when enrolling. The Center also participates in a State subsidized program that allow for families in need to participate. Please call to set up a tour; space is limited.

For more information on our programs & services, visit our website at http://emeryville.org/ecdc.

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PROGRAMS AND FEES Registration Fee $50/one time fee

Infants (4-18 months old) Res: $1,627/month Non-Res: $1,808/month

Toddlers (18-36 months old) Res: $1,479/month Non-Res: $1,645/month

Pre-K (3-5 years old) Res: $1,184/month Non-Res: $1,315/month

YOUTH UNDER 5

d e n i r K The goal of the program is to provide an enriching, hands-on environment for your preschool child. We offer a variety of activities to

promote the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and creative growth of your child in a warm and supportive setting. Our curriculum is planned around monthly themes and emphasizes the importance of learning through play and self-discovery. The instructors shall determine the readiness of a child to participate in the program. (Child needs to be potty trained)

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DATES

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

1/4-1/29

M, W,F

9:00am-11:30am $116/month R $121/month NR

2/1-2/29

M, W,F

9:00am-11:30am $116/month R $121/month NR

3/2-3/30

M, W,F

9:00am-11:30am $116/month R $121/month NR

4/1-4/29

M, W,F

9:00am-11:30am $116/month R $121/month NR

Instructor: Staff | Location: Recreation Center | no class 1/18 and 2/15

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS We offer a $10 a month sibling discount for families in our after school program!

Before and After School Programs PLAY · EXPLORE · CREATE · LEARN

A sliding scale tuition based on income is offered. Please ask staff for more information.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ADVENTURE WORKS (GRADES: K-6) Adventure Works is a City of Emeryville after school subsidized program offered in conjunction with the Emery Unified School district through ASES Grant. This full day extended after school program provides a warm, nurturing, and fun environment for students in grades K–6. Our staff maintains a maximum supervision and program creatively throughout the year, providing structured activities and supervision including: homework, assistance, science exploration, gardening, cooperative games, dance, drama, sports, nutritional snacks and more. In this program, emphasis is placed on offering the participants more critical thinking exercises and security in their independence to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development. Children must register with the Emeryville Community Services Department to participate. Children are escorted by staff to and from Anna Yates Elementary School to ensure a safe passage between sites. In the Adventure Works Program, every day is truly a great adventure.

TEEN CENTER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (GRADES: 7-8) Sign your teen up for our awesome after school program specifically designed for the tweens/teens. There will be gaming, dancing, sports, arts & crafts, a mandatory homework hour, tutoring and a host of other popular enrichment classes, activities, games, and snacks! Our teen lounge is equipped with Xbox 360 & Wii, with a few table top games for your teen’s enjoyment. Come and meet your friends for these fun-filled days after a long day at school. Our seasoned Recreation Leader staff will provide the supervision. Pre-registration is required.

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AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

Kindergarten

8/31/20156/16/2016

M-F

1:30pm6:00pm

$231 resident per month $236 non-res per month

Grades 1–3

8/31/20156/16/2016

M,T, Th, F

3:00pm6:00pm

1:30pm6:00pm

$231 resident per month $236 non-res per month

M,T, Th, F

3:00pm6:00pm

1:30pm6:00pm

M, T, Th, F

3:00pm6:00pm

1:30pm6:00pm

Grades 4-6

Grades 7-8

8/31/20156/16/2016

$155 resident per month $160 non-res per month Monthly Pass $25R/$30NR Daily Drop-in $2R/$3NR

Location: Recreation Center | Program will be closed on 1/1, 1/18, 2/15-19, 3/28-4/1

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE (K THROUGH 8TH GRADE):

Are you looking for a safe place to care for your K-8th grade child so you can make it to work on time? Look no further than the before school care program offered by the City of Emeryville. For a low monthly fee, our veteran staff will provide a fun start to the day for your child starting at 7:30am. Staff will then escort your child to the Anna Yates Elementary School campus. DATES

TIMES

FEES

8/31/2015-6/16/2016

7:30 AM

$25 resident per month $30 non-res per month

Before and after school programs will be closed on EUSD holidays, Professional Development days, and Teacher Workdays. Full Day Camps will be offered on most Non-City Holidays. See page 9 for more info. For information on the After School Teen Program for grades 7-8, see page 9.

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS YOUTH & TEENS PROGRAM OPEN PLAY AT ANNA YATES PLAY YARD!

Did you know that the field and playground at Anna Yates Elementary is open to the public on weekends? Take the kids, bring a ball, and play in your park this weekend! The school yard is open to our community on weekends from 8:30am until 4:00pm. To safeguard our children, our facilities, & our community, please DO… • Play safely with others and at your own risk • Enjoy the playground. The Science Center and garden areas are closed. • Use bikes and scooters on the pavement…wearing a helmet! • Take care of the turf field. Do not pull it or use sharp objects and cleats. • Leave ALL pets at home. • Leave skateboards at home.

OPEN ART STUDIO Drop in for an afternoon of arts & crafts. Our very own art teacher will supply you with weekly arts & crafts to complete and take home. Drop your child off or join them as they engage in the making of several masterpieces throughout the season. All supplies are included.

• Clean up after yourself before leaving.

AGE

DATES

• Remember that this is a drug free zone!

7–12

2/6 & 2/20

• In the event of emergency, call the Emeryville Police Department at 510-596-3700

7–12

3/5 & 3/19

7–12

4/2 & 4/16

• Be sure to depart by 4pm as the gates lock automatically!

AGE

DATES

All Ages

1/9–6/16

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

8:30am4:00pm

Free

Location: Anna Yates School Yard

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT Come join us for this Friday evening full of fun! Go to the movies, a candlelit dinner, or just have a quiet evening at home while your child spends an evening with certified recreation leaders from the Community Services Department. Leaders will engage students in a variety of activities such as games, arts & crafts, food crafts, music & movement, movies and dinner! Come and meet your friend for this fun-filled night, and don’t forget to leave your parents at home. Seasoned Recreation Leader staff will provide supervision. Pre-registration required. (Please request menu examples for the date(s) you are interested in upon registration so that we may accompany any food allergy specifics about the items being served for the evening of your choice.). AGE

DATES

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

5–15

1/15

6pm–10pm

$25R/$30NR each night

5–15

3/11

6pm–10pm

$40R/$50R both nights

Instructor: Staff | Location: Recreation Center

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

12–2pm Monthly pass $12R/$17NR 12–2pm $8R/$13NR Drop in 12–2pm Fee for any class

Instructor: Staff | Location: Recreation Center Art Studio

IN THE MIX HIP HOP DANCE CLASS Join our dance specialists as they demonstrate and help your child with unique dance routines using basic hand and foot coordination dance moves to more advance moves with a hip hop twist! Students will spend time working on building their muscles while working out to the rhythm of the beat with the opportunity to learn new moves each week. Upon the conclusion of the class, students will get a chance to show off their moves in a spring performance showcase. AGE

DATES

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

5–9

1/6-1/27

5:15pm–6:15pm $25R/$30NR

5–9

2/3-2/24

5:15pm–6:15pm $25R/$30NR

5–9

3/2-3/23

5:15pm–6:15pm $25R/$30NR

5–9

4/6-4/27

5:15pm–6:15pm $25R/$30NR

Instructor: Staff | Location: Recreation Center | No Class 2/17 or 3/30 AGE

DATES

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

10–14 1/8-1/29

5:30pm–7pm

$30R/$35NR

10–14 2/5-2/26

5:30pm–7pm

$30R/$35NR

10–14 3/4-3/25

5:30pm–7pm

$30R/$35NR

10–14 4/8-4/29

5:30pm–7pm

$30R/$35NR

Instructor: Staff | Location: Bridgecourt Room | No Class 2/19 or 4/1

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS

EMERYVILLE CENTER OF COMMUNITY LIFE

FUN TO COME

Be on the lookout for youth and adult sports leagues, programs and workshops:

The City of Emeryville is growing fast!

Basketball

Our new Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) facility will open in 2016 and we’re excited about all the new programming in the works. The new facility will include a pool, basketball gym, full length football field, athletic track, and more!

Teen Open Gyms (Basketball, Volleyball etc)

Flag Football

Skate boarding

Micro Soccer

Swimming

Please email Recreation Supervisor Nezam Etemadi with any questions: netemadi@emeryville.com

EMERYVILLE MICRO SOCCER Welcome to The City of Emeryville’s Micro Soccer Program! Program Mission

To develop soccer skills, sportsmanship, team building and having fun. This is a non-competitive league, where the emphasis will be on individual and team improvement versus winning. Teams will focus on passing, player development, technical and tactical knowledge and apply it to games.

Expectations of Parents/ Families

We are keeping very short rosters; it is very important that participants are in attendance at as many games as possible. If your child cannot make a game please let a coach or coordinator know in advance so he/she can make arrangements. This is a non-competitive league, we ask parents to encourage their child, cheering them on by acknowledging their skills, (i.e. nice pass, nice shot, nice turn, good try).

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AGE

DATES

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

5-7

Practice 3/3-4/28 Games 3/19-4/30 (no game 4/2)

TH S

5–6pm 9-12pm

$40R/$45NR

8–12

Practice 3/1-4/26 Games 3/19-4/30 (no game 4/2)

TH S

5–6pm 9-12pm

$40R/$45NR

Location: Anna Yates School Yard

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS

TEEN CENTER FRIDAY NIGHTS Are you looking for a fun and safe way to spend a Friday Night? No worries because Teen Nights are here! Come enjoy Friday nights at the Recreation Center year round. There will be music, video games, art projects, and of course dinner! This program offers activities to help young teens develop both their sense of self and independence in a safe environment. All participants must have an Emergency Contact Form filled out by a guardian on file. AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

Grades 7–12

1/8–4/29

6–9pm

Drop in fee: $3

Location: Recreation Center No Teen Night on 1/15, 2/12, 3/11, 4/15; Teen Center Friday Nights are included in the Teen After School Program

TEENS SPECIAL EVENTS AND TRIPS Designed just for our own teens, a safe and fun Friday Night Out! Participation is easy, just fill out a field trip waiver form, pay your fees and come on down. Look out for flyers, our monthly teen calendars and/or subscribe to our social media sites and monthly newsletter for updates on trips and special events. All sign-ups are on a first come first served basis, for excursion we accept the first 20 registered participants. AGES

DATES

DAYS

EVENT

TIMES

FEES

13-17

1/15

Off-site trip:

6–9pm

$30R/$35NR Food Included

13-17

2/12

Valentine’s

6–9pm

$5R/$7NR

13-17

3/11

Off- Site trip: Rockin’ Jump

4–10pm

$38R/$43NR Food Included

13-17

4/15

Off-site trip:

4–10pm

$30R/$35NR Food Included

Albany Bowl Dance @ Rec

Dave and Busters

* Trip and special events subject to change

Seasonal Break Camps The City of Emeryville’s Break Camps are specifically designed for the creative and active needs of children 5 (or are going into Kindergarten) through 12 years old. All campers participate in fun activities based around holiday themes. Campers will rotate through programs throughout the day such as: art projects, sports, cooperative games, music, dance, cultural studies, group projects, environmental awareness, off-site trips to Bay Area attractions, and much more! Our highly trained staff brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to ensure a positive, fun, and safe experience.

President’s Week Camp Feb 16–19 (closed 2/15) Price: $96R/$101NR Time: 7:30am–6:00pm

Spring Break Camp Mar 28–Apr 1 Price: $120R/$125NR Time: 7:30am-6:00pm

MARTIAL ARTS CAPOEIRA Capoeira (capo-AYE-rah) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines music, dance, acrobatics and self-defense. Do to it’s African roots, music and songs accompanied by percussion are an integral part of each class. Capoeira gives you power, flexibility, endurance and allows for self-discovery that builds your self-confidence. The challenge is within anyone’s reach regardless of age, gender or athletic experience. Classes are available for kids ages 5-7 (capo-kids), 7-12 (young warriors) and teens/adults in the regular capoeira class. Visit Malandro’s website at www.capoeirabayarea.com for more information about Capoeira. (add $5 to any fee for NR.) AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

13+

1/2-1/30

M T, Th S

7–9pm 7–9pm 10am–12:30pm

$75 2x/wk, $85 3x/wk $95 unlimited

13+

2/1-2/2

M T, Th S

7–9pm 7–9pm 10am–12:30pm

$75 2x/wk, $85 3x/wk $95 unlimited

13+

3/1-3/31

M T, Th S

7–9pm 7–9pm 10am–12:30pm

$75 2x/wk $85 3x/wk $95 unlimited

13+

4/2-4/30

M T, Th S

7–9pm 7–9pm 10am–12:30pm

$75 2x/wk $85 3x/wk $95 unlimited

Location: Recreation Center (Until Senior Center Re-Opens) No Class 1/9, 1/18, 2/15

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE: Professor Malandro

Professor Malandro started capoeira at the age of 16 in Detroit, Michigan. In the year 2000 he moved to the Bay Area to train more intensely under a reputable master. In the year 2013 he became the first African-American to become formado under Mestre Nenel, The son of Mestre Bimba and currently runs the Filhos de Bimba Bay area school for Capoeira. Professor Malandro has taught capoeira classes both nationally and internationally including Japan, Israel, China, Germany, Guam and even various academies in Brazil.

“Capoeira is my passion and I use it as a tool for education, personal growth, growth for the community and the world.”

YOUNG WARRIORS CLASS The Young Warriors is a capoeira youth program focused on developing discipline, respect, body awareness, confidence and social skills in a supportive and positive atmosphere. Capoeira is a community based art form that welcomes everyone from all ethnicities, ages or athletic ability. (add $5 to any fee for NR.) AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

7-12

1/4-1/27

M, W

4-5:30pm

$65 2x/wk

7-12

2/1-2/29

M, W

4-5:30pm

$65 2x/wk

7-12

3/2-3/30

M, W

4-5:30pm

$65 2x/wk

7-12

4/4-4/27

M, W

4-5:30pm

$65 2x/wk

Location: Bridgecourt Room | no class 1/18, 2/15

CAPO KIDS CLASS The “Capo-Kids” program is geared towards children ages 5-7. Children learn basic capoeira movements and music in a fun and playful environment. The methodology used not only helps them to develop basic attack and defense skills and increase coordination of muscle groups, but it will also put them on a path to a mentally strong and physically active lifestyle. AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

5-7

1/2-1/30

9-9:50am

$55R/$60NR

5-7

2/6-2/27

9-9:50am

$55R/$60NR

5-7

3/5-3/26

9-9:50am

$55R/$60NR

5-7

4/2-4/30

9-9:50am

$55R/$60NR

Location: Recreation Center (Until Senior Center Re-Opens)

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ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS KAJUKENBO KUNG FU Kajukenbo Kung Fu is an eclectic, modern martial art founded in Hawaii in 1947. Kajukenbo was created as a new fighting system that emphasized effective skills for self-defense within the framework of graceful and powerful movement. The instructors are Sifu Kate Hobbs (seventh degree black belt in the Gaylord Method of Kaj Kung Fu) and assisted by third degree black belt Sifu Lynn Keslar and second degree black belt Sifu Sam Mende-Wong.

FAMILY CLASS 10:00am-12:00pm

OPEN TRAINING Students enrolled in the family class are welcome to come into the Hall during this hour to practice skills learned and review material before the Family Class begins. Instructors will be available to support students during the open training period. DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

1/16-4/23

9:00-10:00am

Included with Family Class

Location: Anna Yates Elementary School Multi Purpose room*

Open to family members of all ages, the class structure is built to support brand new beginners as well as students who have a regular Kajukenbo practice. The purpose of the class is to introduce families to Kajukenbo, give them a chance to learn some basic self-defense skills and offer the whole family a healthy start to their weekend. The class includes conditioning, rigorous repetition of basic strikes and blocks, and traditional forms practice. Students are guided through a vibrant and vigorous warm-up for the first hour, then a snack and water break, followed by specific Kajukenbo skills training. AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

All Ages

1/16-4/23

10am-12pm $5R/$10NR

Anna Yates Elementary School Multi Purpose room*

*All Kajukenbo Kung Fu classes will move to the Emeryville Senior Center when it opens this spring

Joseph Emery Skate Park to Open Soon In March 2015, the City of Emeryville contracted with the firm of California Skateparks to construct the Joseph Emery Park Skate Park to be located at the existing linear park on the west side of the CVS/Promenade Center parking lot on San Pablo Avenue. Construction of this Tony Hawk Foundation award winning project is nearing completion. The design was prepared by Wormhoudt Inc. with major input and buy-in from our local skateboarding enthusiasts. The facility includes a series of poured in place concrete skate features placed on each side of a pathway that runs from 45th Street to Park Avenue, a large skateable bowl feature, Public Art in the form of a skate feature and art barrier, and a Portland Loo public restroom facility. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be announced in the near future.

The Emeryville Senior Center is currently CLOSED for an extensive renovation and upgrade, but is expected to reopen this spring.

All programs have been temporarily relocated to either the Emeryville Recreation Center at 4300 San Pablo Avenue or the Ralph Hawley Campus at 1275 61st Street. All programs will return to the Senior Center once it re-opens. See pages 12-17 for information on current program locations.

EMERYVILLE

Welcome to the Emeryville Senior Center! A welcoming, vibrant, and action filled center for the 21st century for adults 50 years of age and older. This isn’t your boring, stale senior center of olden times. With over 2,300 active members from Emeryville, Oakland, and throughout the Bay Area enjoying the many special events, fitness classes, and our popular excursions program, you’re sure to find something to keep smiling and healthy every single day of the week!

Membership to the Emeryville Senior Center is only $10 per year. Take a look at what you can get for just $10 ($20 for non-residents): • Information and Referral • Physical Fitness Classes • Health Services • 94608 Zip Code Area Shuttle • Meals on Wheels • Daily Hot Lunches • Taxi Ride Reimbursements • Day and Overnight Trips • Discount BART Tickets

• Discount East Bay Paratransit Tickets

JANUARY 22: ANNUAL GUMBO COOK-OFF FEBRUARY 7: SUPER BOWL PARTY FEBRUARY 12: CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

• Music, Theatrical, and Sporting Events

FEBRUARY 26: BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

• Wi-Fi and Computer Lab

MAY 18–20: FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT/ BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER

• Health and Enrichment Classes

MARCH 23: TEA & TALENT DAY

• Tax Assistance • Movies • Billiards Room • Arts and Crafts Classes

Senior Center sites will be Closed on January 1st for New Year’s Day, January 18th for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, and February 15th for Presidents Day Emeryville Senior Center

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4300 San Pablo Avenue 510-596-3730 M,T,TH,F 9am-3pm, W 9am-1pm; 9am-5pm M-F once Senior Center reopens.

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS INTERESTED IN THE THEATER? The Center receives free tickets to other shows, including ballets, concerts, and various other entertainment throughout the Bay area. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis and are available to members only—so join the center today!

MONTHLY DINE AROUND Meet for lunch at 11:30am on the third Thursday of the month at a local restaurant, or go out of town on the “Go Van Go” bus. You are responsible for the price of your own meal and tip. Dates, times, and locations for the Monthly Dine Around are listed in the monthly “LINK.” Visit the Senior Center or www.emeryville.org for more information.

ART AND MUSEUM LOVERS GROUPS Art and Museum trips are scheduled to take advantage of the best and most exciting exhibits in the Bay Area. Trip fees include transportation and excursions are planned that coincide with the museum’s FREE days as much as possible. There may be an additional charge for special exhibit entrance, which will be included in the trip cost.

FRIDAY MOVIES The center strives to provide the best entertainment and continues to offer the most current movies, award-winning series, and documentaries. Movies are shown every Friday at 1:00pm. Our projection system makes you feel like you are at the movies! While watching the movie, enjoy popcorn, a drink or other treats courtesy of the center. Don’t like our selection of movies? Please submit your suggestions or volunteer to be one of our “Movie Critics” that select the movie you feel other members would enjoy. Call the office to volunteer for this fun position.

LINK UP! Members of the Senior Center receive our monthly newsletter the LINK, which gives you up to date information about activities and events at the center.

AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSES 8-Hour Certification Class and 4-Hour Refresher Class AARP driving classes provide a comfortable setting for older adults (ages 50 and older) to help protect you and improve the roads for everyone. Participants who complete the course earn a certificate and may be eligible for a discount on their car insurance. Advanced registration required. Call the Center at 510-596-3730 to reserve a space. Fees: $15 AARP Members / $20 non-AARP Members.

8-HOUR CERTIFICATION COURSE DATES

TIMES

1/21 & 1/28

9am-1pm

3/24 & 3/31

9am-1pm

4-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE DATES

TIMES

2/25

9am-1pm

4/28

9am-1pm

All AARP Safe Driver Courses are located at the Emeryville Recreation Center, 4300 San Pablo Ave.

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB

TRIPS PREVIEW:

Our popular travel club for older adults offers fun, casual day and overnight trips. See the list on the right for our Spring Adventures. Important Information: Weekday trips depart from the Emeryville Recreation Center, 4300 San Pablo Avenue. Weekend and overnight trips depart from Emeryville City Hall, 1333 Park Avenue (Emeryville Senior Center at 4321 Salem Street once it reopens).

January

March

Treasure Island Flea Market Casino Trip Dine Around Pacific Grove

Wicked Casino trip Old Town Sacramento, Dine Around Gilroy Outlet Shopping

February

Trips are escorted by trained volunteer escorts.

Elkhorn Slough ACT Casino trip Dine Around DeYoung Museum

Fees are due in full at time of registration. Checks payable to the City of Emeryville. We also accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Trip fees include transportation. Transportation is provided by our 22-passenger bus or charter buses, depending on the number of registrations. Additional fees may be required for entrance and/or lunch on some scheduled trips, which you will pay directly to the vendor. Cancellation Policy – Trip refunds will be considered only with a ten (10) business day prior notice to the departure date or if a replacement can be found. Some exceptions may apply at the discretion of the Adult Services Supervisor or Youth and Adult Services Manager.

April Alvin Ailey Dance Troop ACT Casino Trip Carmel Shopping Trip DVC Spring Buffet Bouquets to Art

This is Just a Preview of a Few of Our Great Trips. For a Full Trips List, Join The Center Today!

Dates and trips may change so please join the center to get the most current and updated information on trips and events from our Newsletter.

EMERY VILLE SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS

DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL GUIDED GROUP TRAVEL

What will be your next Adventure? Emeryville Senior Center offers exciting Guided Group Tours “The world is a book and those who do not travel, read only a page”.

What are you waiting for? We feature “Guided Group Tours” with our respected travel partner, Collette. Everything has been preplanned for you to ensure a worry-free, exciting & memorable travel experience. Collette Tour Managers are with you every step of your journey. What’s included: Transportation to/from airport, airfare, top hotels, most meals, & best “must sees’’ of each destination. Each tour allows leisure time to do some exploring on your own. Take advantage of early booking discounts! when you book 6 months in advance! Don’t miss these exciting travel opportunities! Reserve your seat today!

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2016 Featured Tours Canadian Rockies by Train

May 21–29, 2016

Mackinac Island

June 18–25, 2016

San Juan Islands

July 17–25, 2016

Netherlands/Belgium/Paris

September 12–22, 2016

Spectacular South Africa

Oct. 24–Nov. 5, 2016

For more information, reservations or to have a brochure with the pricing & complete day-by-day itineraries mailed to you, please call:

Deborah Neal, Group Tour Coordinator @ 510-499-5900

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION: GETTING AROUND THE BAY AREA MEASURE B TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS: 8-TO-GO SHUTTLE AND TAXI REIMBURSEMENT PRESENTATIONS

Join us for one of these presentations if you are new to the program, need assistance filling out applications, or require assistance with reimbursement paperwork. This program is funded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission through Measure B funds. The next informational meetings will be held: DATES

DAYS

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2/17

10am

4/18

1pm

BART TICKETS

Discount tickets for adults age 65 and older. $9.00 for $24.00 worth of rides. We now also carry discounted tickets for people under the age of 65 with disabilities.

EAST BAY PARATRANSIT TICKETS

Available to Emeryville Residents only. Must meet eligibility requirements. Assistance is available with applications for East Bay Paratransit ADA rides.

MOBILITY MATTERS PROVIDE RIDES FOR SENIORS! NEW NAME — SAME GREAT SERVICE. Senior Helpline Services feels so strongly that mobility matters to each of us that the agency has changed its name to Mobility Matters. Those of us who drive often forget there are others in our neighborhoods that are unable to get to their medical appointments or get groceries without assistance. If you have time to donate a few hours a month, you could improve the lives of local seniors by helping maintain independence and freedom. Become a volunteer driver with the Rides for Seniors Program. Volunteers must be: good drivers, 25–75 years old, have a licensed, insured vehicle in good condition to use to provide rides, attend a 3 hour training session, undergo a background check and agree to provide an occasional ride to an ambulatory senior. Mileage reimbursement will be provided upon request. Call Victoria Williams, Program Manager, Alameda County Rides for Seniors at 510-928-7433 for more information.

8-TO-GO ON-DEMAND SHUTTLE SERVICE Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Emeryville and Oakland

ONLY $1 PER RIDE!

WHAT IS ‘8-TO-GO’? The ‘8-To-Go’ is an on-demand shuttle service for everyone ages 70+, or people ages 18-69 who are certified to use East Bay Paratransit. Once enrolled in the program, users just place a call to set-up your travel itinerary and location, it’s that simple! Travel is limited to locations to and from the 94608 zip code area (which is all of Emeryville and portions of North and West Oakland including MacArthur BART, Kaiser, Sutter and more).

WHY SHOULD I USE ‘8-TO-GO’? This service is intended to help seniors and people with disabilities travel within the local 94608 area. Whether it’s a trip to the senior center, grocery store, favorite restaurant, medical appointment, or religious services, ‘8-To-Go’ will provide the personalized service and attentiveness not found in other transportation services.

HOW DO I FIND MORE INFO OR SIGN-UP FOR IT? Contact the Emeryville Senior Center by phone (510-596-3730), visit us online (www.emeryville.org) or in-person (4321 Salem Street, Emeryville) to fill out an ‘8-To-Go’ application and receive the rider’s guide. Once confirmed in our system, you will receive the direct reservation line that enables you to start using ‘8-To-Go’ at your leisure!

THE ‘8-TO-GO’ SHUTTLE SERVICE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: • City of Emeryville • Emeryville Transportation Management Assoc. • Alameda County Transportation Commission: Your Measure B tax dollars at work!

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Have an idea for a new class or instructor not in our current class lineup? Are you interested in sharing your skill or talent at the senior center? Contact Adult Services Supervisor Brad Helfenberger at 510-596-3779, bhelfenberger@emeryville.org or let one of our center staff know in person!

MONDAY TIME

CLASS

INSTRUCTOR

NEW LOCATION

9:00 - 10:00am

Tai Chi

Judy Jamerson

Ralph Hawley Campus

9:00 - 11:00am

Beginning Computer Class

Peter & Sharon Lee

Rec Center Computer Lab

10:00 - 12:00am

Coffee and Current Events

Gene Weinstein

Rec Center Conference Room

10:15 - 11:15am

NIA (Non Impact Aerobics)

Angie Spector

Ralph Hawley Campus

10:30 - 11:30am

Physical Fitness

Geraldine Washington

Rec Center Game Room

11:15am - 12:15pm

Pilates

Angie Spector

Ralph Hawley Campus

1:00 - 2:30pm

Posture Oriented Wellness (POW)

Amy Aldrich

Ralph Hawley Campus

1:00 - 2:00pm

Anti-Aging Class/ Feldenkrais

Juanita Oribello

Rec Center HW Room

1:00 - 2:30pm

Brain Fitness

Teri Barr

Rec Center Computer Lab

9:00 - 10:00am

Weight Training

Helen Vaughn

Ralph Hawley Campus

9:30-12:00pm

Newsletter

Birdie Lodge

Ralph Hawley Campus

11:30 - 12:30pm

Zumba

Helen Vaughn

Ralph Hawley Campus

11:30am - 12:30pm

Guitar/Folk Singing

Terry Lee

Rec Center HW Room

11:00am- 12:00pm

Chair Yoga

Sally Maxwell

Rec Center Game Room

12:15-1:15pm

Restorative Pilates

Isabelita Papa

Ralph Hawley Campus

1:00pm-2:00pm

Beginning/Intermediate Tap Dance

Bruce Biada

Ralph Hawley Campus

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mah-Jong

Terry Lee

Rec Center HW Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intermediate Tap Dance

Bruce Biada

Ralph Hawley Campus

Chinese Dance

Julia Zhang

Game Room

9:00 - 10:00am

Yoga

Sally Maxwell

Ralph Hawley Campus

9:00 - 10:00am

Beginning Soul Line Dance

Novella Peterson

Rec Center Game Room

10:00am-11:30am

Commission on Aging (2nd)

Joyce Jacobson

Rec Center HW Room

10:15am-11:45am

Qi Gong/Healing

Isabelita Papa

Ralph Hawley Campus

10:30 - 12:00pm

Friends of ESC Meeting (1st)

Judy Inouye

Rec Center HW Room

12:15 - 3:00pm

Art Studio

Marjorie Wagner

Ralph Hawley Campus

1:00 - 3:00pm

Chess Club

Melvin Roberts

Rec Center HW Room

TUESDAY

12:30pm - 2:30pm

WEDNESDAY

The Emeryville Senior Center is currently CLOSED

for an extensive renovation and upgrade, but is expected to reopen this Spring. All programs have been temporarily relocated to either the Emeryville Recreation Center at 4300 San Pablo Avenue or the Ralph Hawley Campus at 1275 61st Street. All programs will return to the Senior Center once it re-opens. See pages 12-17 for information on current program locations.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Newsletter Assembly Third Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11:30am • Brown Bag Program First and third Thursday of the month, 8:00-9:30am • Meals-on-Wheels Delivery – Every weekday, 11:00am-1:00pm

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• We are also seeking skilled Teachers, Special Event Assistance, Trip Escorts, and Greeters/ Orientation Providers! If you can help or you would like more information on volunteering, please call510-596-3730 today!

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER SENIOR CENTER CLASSES, CONTINUED THURSDAY 8:30-9:30pm

Brown Bag (1st & 3rd)

Ruth Arreguin

Rec Center 2-3 Room

9am-9:45

Mindfulness Meditation

Isabelita Papa

Ralph Hawley Campus

9:00-1:00pm

AARP Driving Classes

Olithia O’Toole

Rec Center HW Room

9:00 - 10:00am

Light Weight Training

Geraldine Washington

Rec Center Game Room

10:00 -11:00pm

Book Club

Annie Fong

Rec Center 2-3 Room

10:15 - 11:30am

Rosen Method Movement Class

Stephanie Peters

Ralph Hawley Campus

11:45-12:45pm

NIA (Non-Impact Aerobics)

Angi Spector

Ralph Hawley Campus

1:00 - 2:30pm

Brain Fitness

Teri Barr

Rec Center Computer Lab

1:00 - 4:00pm

Quilting & Sewing

Sandy Newman

Ralph Hawley Campus

1:00 - 3:00pm

Yarn around

Kim Huhta

Ralph Hawley Campus

9:00-11:00am

Beginning Tai Chi & Alexander Technique

Ann Koo

Ralph Hawley Campus

11:30-12:30pm

Blood Pressure Checks

ACFD

Ralph Hawley Campus

12:15–1:15pm

Dance Moves Me

Debbie Sternbach

BridgeCourt Room

UNDER 50? YOU CAN STILL ENJOY THESE CLASSES FOR A $7 PER CLASS FEE.

FRIDAY

12:30-2:30pm

Chinese Dance

Julia Zhang

Game Room

1:00 - 4:00pm

Tango Dance

Ivan Shvarts

Ralph Hawley Campus

1:00-3:00pm

Weekly Movies

ESC Staff

Rec Center 2-3 Room

CONTINUING SERVICES CONNECTIONS Information and referral to help older adults and their families meet their needs by accessing community resources and professional services, assistance with senior housing, renter/homeowner tax refunds, referrals for housekeeping, financial advice, food stamp information, shopping and escort services, complaint resolution, forms and documents; long-term care planning, including pre-placement assessment. For more information, please call 510-596-3779.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP) Unbiased assistance and information on long term care, Medicare, supplements to Medicare and HMOS. Offered every third Tuesday of the month by Legal Assistance for Seniors’ HICAP volunteer, to Lynn Powe. Please call the center at 510-839-0393 for an appointment.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

For home-bound older persons, 60 and over residing in Emeryville. Monday-Friday and weekends by special arrangement. Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal. For more information, call 510-596-4309.

EMERYVILLE TRI-CITY CAFÉ HOT LUNCH PROGRAM The center offers a hot pre-packaged meal daily in our main auditorium. The meals are provided by Nutrition Solutions focusing on using low fat and sodium ingredients. This is a self serve lunch which runs Monday–Friday, 11:45am-12:15pm. Suggested Donation for the meal is $3.00 for adults 60 years and over and $5.00 if under 60. You must fill out an application form to participate in addition to the Senior Center Membership form.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK-UPS The Alameda County Fire Department visits the Recreation Center HW Room every first and third Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. to check your blood pressure (and they maintain records for comparison).

HEALTH CHECK UP AND FOOT CARE A geriatric nurse practitioner from the 60+ Health Center provides bimonthly foot care, diet and medication review, and blood pressure checks at the Recreation Center. Free for members. DATES

DAYS

TIMES

2/29

9am

FINANCIAL ADVISING Do you need help managing your retirement finances? Lan Shaw, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, offers free financial advising on the third Friday of each month from 10am-12pm. Walk-ins are welcome, no need to make an appointment.

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER

Why should I pre-register for activities? Almost all activities require pre-registration. Without pre-registration, our staff will not be able to have the correct supervision or supplies to make sure you have a great experience. Note: A few of our community/special events and senior activities do not require pre-registration. These will be noted in the activity/event description.

There are four (4) ways to register for activities/events in Emeryville:

ON-LINE Please visit www.emeryville.org/activenet to register for almost any program! ActiveNet requires immediate payment, so make sure to have your debit/credit card or electronic check handy. Avoid wasting gas, paper, and time waiting in line…register online today!

WALK-IN Register in-person weekdays at the Recreation Center (9:00am6:00pm) or Veteran’s Memorial/Senior Center (9:00am-5:00pm) for almost every activity and event. Be sure to bring your checkbook or credit/debit card too, fees are due in full to register for a program. If you also want to save time, please download a registration form from http://www.emeryville.org and pre-fill all of the activity information before you arrive.

FAX

Membership is only $10 for residents, $20 for non-residents, and entitles you to enjoy the many activities, events, and trips organized by the Senior Center. Members also receive ‘The LINK’, a monthly newsletter that gives up-to-date information that impacts seniors. Membership is open to residents and non-residents alike, so stop by the Senior Center to fill out the form or download it at http://www. emeryville.org/seniorcenter.

How do I register for infant and toddler/child development center activities? The Emeryville Child Development Center (ECDC) only accepts walk-in registrations due to eligibility and availability constraints. Eligibility for enrollment into ECDC programs is open to all families with children ages 4 months to 5 years. Please call to set up a tour for the programs and facility. Please call the ECDC with any questions at 510-596-4343.

Why was the activity canceled or rescheduled? Due to low enrollment, instructor emergencies, weather conditions, or many other reasons, a class may be cancelled or rescheduled at any time. Staff attempts to limit these occurrences, but they are bound to happen. If an activity is cancelled or rescheduled, you will have the opportunity to join a rescheduled activity, join a different activity, or receive a full refund. Please allow four to six weeks for cash or check refunds to be processed. We sincerely apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Pick up or download a registration form and fax it to 510-596-4339 for youth/adult activities/events or 510-652-0933 for senior activities/events. Faxed registrations require full payment by credit/debit cards only.

Where are the activities located?

MAIL

Veteran’s Memorial (Senior Center): 4321 Salem Street

Cut out the registration form on page 23, complete the registration form and sign the waiver, and mail the form with full payment to the Recreation Center, 4300 San Pablo Avenue for Youth Classes or the Senior Center, 4321 Salem Street for Adult/Senior Classes (both address are Emeryville, CA 94608).

Recreation Center: 4300 San Pablo Avenue

Activity locations are listed in each activity description. The addresses for these locations are as follows:

Bridgecourt Room: 3990 Harlan Street Child Development Center: 1220 53rd Street Anna Yates Elementary Campus 1070 41st Street.

Who should I make checks payable to? Please make all checks payable to: The City of Emeryville.

What credit cards do you accept? Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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How do I register for youth, adult, and senior activities/events?

Why should I become a member of the Senior Center?

SPECIAL EVENTS

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March 26th, 2015, 10am-1pm

FREE!

Location:

Doyle Hollis Park

A FREE event ideal for families with children ages 12 and under

featuring featuring:

• Age Categorized Egg Hunts!

(Under 4, 4-5, 6-8, & 9-12 Year Old Areas)

• Large Bounce Houses • Live Music • Awesome Spring Time Arts & Crafts • Fun Carnival Games with Prizes • Professional Balloon Twister • Photos with Ms. Bunny • Face Painting • Explore a Real Fire Truck and Police Car • Sausages, Hot Dogs, Chips, Fruit, Juice for Sale

SPECIAL EVENTS

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S T T R I A T H L ON E E T VE OR R H S SATURDAY, APRIL TH

This race is so short even you can do it!

Help Emeryville’s kids get fit and learn lifelong sports skills! Students 18 years old and under race for ONLY $1.00...and get their dollar back when they finish!

Who can do a Short Triathlon?

Race Day Schedule:

• The whole family...all ages! Any fitness level is encouraged to try their first triathlon. • Use this to test your fitness level or set this event as a goal to get healthy! • Seasoned triathletes, use this event to warm up for the triathlon season and have fun doing it!

• 6:30am: Check-In Opens • 8:00am: Race Starts! • 8:30am: Health/Fitness Faire Opens • 9:30am: Awards For more information and registration, please visit http://emeryville.org/196/Shortest-Duathlon-Ever

What is the Shortest Triathlon Ever? • 100 yard swim • 2.5 mile bike • 2.1 mile run

Presented by the BOSS Foundation and the City of Emeryville

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SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE!

SPECIAL EVENTS Available on iOS and Android Platforms

Emeryville Launches

See Click Fix!

Emeryville, California is now an officially a SeeClickFix partner! The new mobile app will allow citizens, residents and visitors to report problems such as potholes, graffiti, drainage and flooding quickly and easily via web tools and mobile apps. These reports are then forwarded directly to departments throughout the city with all the information needed to get the job done. Furthermore, the platform offers a centralized and integrated management system, whereby city officials can communicate with citizens, track issues and monitor success. This unified and citizen-connected platform will increase both the quality and efficiency of service throughout Emeryville. The mobile app is available for download on Android and iPhone. In addition to the mobile apps, residents can send reports to the city using the widget on the city’s website and seeclickfix.com. We look forward to working with the city and residents to promote openness, engagement, and accessibility! To learn more about SeeClickFix, head to gov.seeclickfix.com.

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REGISTRATION EMERYVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS REGISTRATION FORM

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CARD NUMBER ............................................................................ EXPIRATION DATE ............................................................... BILLING ADDRESS ................................................................................................................................................................... CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ..................................................................................................................................

1. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE, ITS EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND AGENTS (hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”) from all liability to the undersigned, his or her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any loss, damage, or claim therefore on account of injury to the person or property of the undersigned, whether caused by any negligent act or omission, including gross negligence and/or willful disregard, of the Releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is participating in the City activity or using any City facilities in connection with such activity. 2. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from all liability, claims, demands, causes of action, charges, expenses, and attorney fees (including attorney fees to establish the releasee’s right to indemnity or incurred on appeal) resulting from involvement in this activity whether caused by any negligent act or omission of the release or otherwise. 3. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES AND ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS, BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE while upon City property or participating in the activity or using any City facilities and equipment whether caused by any negligent act or omission of Releasees or otherwise. The undersigned expressly agrees that the foregoing release and waiver, indemnity agreement and assumption of risk are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by California law and that if any portion thereof be held invalid, notwithstanding, the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing and that I am aware of the legal consequences of this agreement, including that it prevents me from suing the City or its employees, agents, or officers if I am injured or damaged for any reason because of participation in this activity. I further acknowledge that no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made to me. IF THE PARTICIPANT IS A MINOR, I hereby warrant that I am the legal guardian or custodial parent of: ......................................................................................... Who is a minor, and agree on my own behalf and said minor’s behalf to the terms and conditions of the foregoing agreement. Signature Required: ........................................................................ Date: ................................................................................. (Participant signature or Parent/Guardian if under 18 years old) ......................................................................................... PHOTO RELEASE: I acknowledge that the City of Emeryville takes photographs and videotapes of its activities and events for publicity purposes and authorize the use of my image or my child’s image by the City for such purposes. I understand I will not be compensated for use of such photos or videos.

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Emery Go Round Shuttle Property Based Improvement District (PBID)

Frequently Asked Questions 1. WHAT IS THE EMERY GO ROUND SHUTTLE (EGR)? Emery Go Round (EGR) shuttle is a no-fee service that connects the City to the MacArthur BART Station; provides connectivity through the City; and connects to the West Berkeley shuttle (at Berkeley Bowl West). In 2014, the EGR had almost 1.7 million boardings.

2. HOW IS THE EGR FUNDED? The EGR is primarily funded through the Emeryville Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) – which is a special assessment fee placed on commercial/retail/industrial parcels as well as residential (rental and home-ownership) parcels in the City.

3. WHAT IS A PROPERTY AND BUSINESS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (PBID) A PBID is a special tax assessment district. As a special assessment district, the services/programs/projects provided through assessment fees must have special benefit to the properties assessed. In the case of the proposed PBID, the special benefit is access to the Emery Go Round shuttle.

4. HOW IS THE PROPOSED PBID ASSESSMENT LEVY DETERMINED? An assessment engineer determines the general vs. special benefit conferred by the proposed PBID and then calculates the special benefit for each parcel. General benefit is benefit that is not associable to any parcel within the proposed assessment district (for example, benefit received from parcels located in Oakland that have access to the EGR) and such costs cannot be included in the proposed assessment district. For the new PBID, the special benefit for each parcel was determined by an assessment engineer according to the trips generated by specific land use. Parcels that have high trip generation land uses (such as retail centers and banks) have been assessed higher than lower trip generation land uses (such as warehouses or light industrial). In addition, each parcel’s assessment levy is further weighted according to whether the parcel is within ¼ mile a stop along a 7-day or 5-day route.

5. HOW WAS THE PBID ESTABLISHED? The Emery Go Round PBID was initiated by the City, ratified by the City’s property owners through a mail in ballot process, and then approved by the City after a public hearing.

6. WHAT WERE THE RESULTS OF THE PBID BALLOT PROCESS? Ballots were mailed to every property owner and each ballot indicated the proposed assessment levy for each parcel owned. Ballots were weighted according to the assessment to be paid by each parcel. Ballots representing 71.25% of the cast ballots (as weighted according to assessment fee to be paid by each property owner) approved the PBID, while ballots representing 28.75% of the weighted ballots cast protested the PBID.

7. WHAT IS THE ASSESSMENT FEE? The PBID management plan and assessment engineer’s report includes the proposed assessment levy for each parcel by parcel number and site address based upon the trips generated according to each parcel’s land use and route access. The proposed management plan and assessment engineer’s report can be downloaded from the City’s website: www.emeryville.org or obtained through the City Clerk’s Office. Residential property owners (home ownership parcels in multi-unit complexes) who live within ¼ mile of a 7-day EGR route stop pay $111.49 per year; within ¼ mile of a 5-day route stop pay $79.60 per year. Property owners who own a stand alone single family home pay either $171.52 or $122.47 (7 vs. 5 day route). Commercial property owners pay according to the specific land use as outlined in the PBID management plan/assessment engineer’s report.

8. WHEN WILL THE PBID ASSESSMENT FEE BE LEVIED? The PBID assessment levy would be placed on the property tax rolls, starting in Fiscal Year 2015-2016.

9. HOW WILL PBID BE GOVERNED? The Emeryville Transportation Management Association (TMA) is responsible for operating the PBID. The TMA consists of all of the property owners that are assessed by the PBID (the general members). Decisions are made by the TMA Board and/or the general members according to the TMA bylaws. The PBID management plan states that the Board composition and bylaws must be based upon an equitable representation of all stakeholders (residential and commercial property owners) and that the City must approve the TMA Board composition and bylaws by incorporation into the TMA/ City agreement. The TMA/City agreement is the basis for the TMA to receive PBID funds for operating the shuttle and is scheduled to be approved by the City Council in November/December 2015.

For more information, go to www.emeryville.org or contact City Hall, 1333 Park Ave, 510-596-4300

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Neighborhood Clean Up Monday April 11th and Tuesday April 12th, 2016 Emeryville will once again host curbside bulky-waste or “Spring Clean-Up” days on Mon. & Tues., April 11th and 12th on your regular collection day. This event is for residents in residential neighborhoods with curbside collection. If you live in a multi-family property and are not certain whether you can participate, contact your property manager or Marcy Greenhut, at the City: 510-596-3795 or mgreenhut@emeryville.org. Single family residents can also order a bulky collection appointment a second time during the year, and multi-family property managers can order a bulky collection day separately, by calling WMAC at 510-613-8710.

Here are guidelines for setting out items that don’t fit or don’t belong in your regular trash or recycling or compostables bins: • • • •

Place items on the curb by 6 a.m. the day of collection, no more than 24 hours in advance No more than 2 cubic yards or 16 large trash bags per household Bag or box all loose items No items over 75 lbs., or over 6 feet tall

Acceptable Items & where they go • • • • • • •

Bundled or bagged bulky waste items - will be landfilled (trash cans will not be returned) Household appliances - will be recycled Tires - will be recycled Mattresses - will be recycled TV’s and computers - will be recycled Anything with a plug (all electrical and electronic items) Yard waste - will be composted (branches & wood must not exceed 4 ft. long or 6 in. in diameter; branches & tree limbs must be bundled; clean, untreated, unpainted wood only)

Items not accepted • • • • •

Items over 6 feet Items over 75 lbs. Wet garbage, rocks, dirt or concrete Hazardous waste or toxic materials Batteries of any kind or other automobile parts

What to do with other items? Go to www.recyclewhere.org

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Purchase Award—Latest Public Art Acquisition in the City’s 25 year old Art in Public Places Program (AiPP) December 10, 2015 the Emeryville arts community gathered in celebration of the City’s continued support of public art with the installation of its newest acquisition, a clay work by Jeff Margolin In the 25th year since Emeryville initiated a 1% for the Arts with commercial developments, the City celebrated with the commission of new pieces under the Powell Street overpass and at the Emeryville Center of Community Life, recommissioning of the Bus Shelter Temporary Art program and commission of an inaugural Public Art Master Plan, to be conducted in 2016. And, as done for the last decade, the City purchased a piece selected from the Emeryville Celebration of the Arts exhibition, concluded in October of this year. The piece by Jeff Margolin, like all Public Art works acquired by the City, was selected by a panel, recommended to the Public Art Committee and approved by the City Council. It has been installed at City Hall, outside the City Council chambers in the grand staircase’s landing.

Jeff Margolin “Dancing Hands”, 2012 Clay, 5” x 31” x 30.75” Photo Credit: David Belda

The clay sculptures of Jeff Margolin convey a strong artistic message, which are a product of astonishing and sensual aesthetics, and include fascinating philosophical statements. Inspired by artists such as Dali, Escher, Giger and their sense of flow and movement, Margolin shapes sculptures that are dynamic in nature, in contrast to their solid façade. The juxtaposition between textured and polished, transparent and opaque, rounded and sharp; makes for an undermining and destabilizing artistic message. The sculptures are prominent in their space, while constantly altering it.

Margolin adds intriguing touches to the porcelain shell. The pieces are built up with coils, just like traditional ceramic ware, then smoothed and carved. During the firing Margolin often tosses sawdust on the hot surfaces and drapes strands of human or horsehair on them, which leaves behind charred freckles and delicate squiggles. Born in California, Margolin is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in political theory and economics. He has worked with clay for over forty years and his pieces, which are

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represented in fine art galleries throughout the country and overseas, receive the admiration and praises of collectors and critics alike. He has taught art at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and at the University of California at Berkeley. If you have questions regarding the Public Art Program of the City or interest in the Public Art Master Plan process contact Amber Evans at 510-596-4382 aevans@emervyille.org

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Emeryville is seeking proposals from professional poets who live or work in Emeryville to serve as the City’s third Poet Laureate. A $1,500 stipend supports the two-year term. The City of Emeryville hopes through the appointment of a third Poet Laureate, to bring literary arts to the community and expand the City’s range of creative endeavors.

Poet Laureate Community Partners! The City’s Poet laureate Program is seeking community partners and literary leaders working or living in Emeryville. Interested in being the Poet Laureate or helping foster the program? Contact Community Development Coordinator Amber Evans aevans@ emeryville.org or 510-596-4382

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Update on Development Proposals PARC ON POWELL RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AND PAPERMILL PARK This four-story project on the corner of Powell and Hollis is now complete. Folks have moved into the two residential buildings. The proposed park in between the building and Stanford Avenue is under construction. Ike’s Sandwiches will open at this location soon.

EMERY STATION WEST (TRANSIT CENTER) Clean-up of soil contamination has begun on the Amtrak parking lot that will accommodate a mixed use transit-oriented development and public parking structure with 250,000 square feet of office and laboratory space. This project will include a new public plaza between Amtrak Station and Emery Station West building and will provide a connection to the existing pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks.

J-SEI COMES TO EMERYVILLE J-Sei, an organization providing care and services for older adults, has received Planning approvals to move into 1285 66th Street. J-Sei provides bilingual case management, home-delivered lunches, transportation services, and family programs and activities.

NEW STORES AND FACADE AT EAST BAYBRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER In July 2014 the Planning Commission approved a Major Design Review application for 3839 Emery Street. In Fall of 2015 exterior changes were completed and two new stores, Nordstrom Rack and Ulta Beauty, opened. Exterior changes include new signs, expanded landscaping, more trees, new benches, and new bicycle parking areas.

LEPORT SCHOOL OPENS A SECOND LOCATION IN EMERYVILLE Building Permits have been issued to convert existing buildings at 1450 and 1452 63rd Street, the former site of Every Dog Has Its Daycare, into a school. LePort School will serve up to 177 students, from infancy through the first grade.

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Projects in Development

This map shows development projects that are in discussion, in the planning approval or building permit process, under construction, or recently completed. People have moved into Emme and Papermill Apartments, the Shell Station, Pixar warehouse and new stores in East Baybridge shopping center. Construction is underway on Emeryville Center of Community Life, Hyatt Place, a new park on Stanford Avenue, and Ocean Avenue townhouses. The Planning Commission has approved EmeryStation West at Transit Center, and three of the Marketplace projects and the adjacent park. The Commission is about to consider proposals on the Sherwin-Williams, Nady, 65th and Marketplace sites. The City is still defining what could be built on its sites north of Bay Street and south of Christie Avenue Park.

Permits for Solar Panels on Houses Get Easier The City Council has given its approval for a streamlined process for building permits for solar panels on single family homes and duplexes. With this State-mandated program (AB 2188) in place, the City will now accept on-line applications for these types of permits. AB 2188 requires local governments to adopt a solar ordinance by September 30, 2015 creating a streamlined permitting process that conforms to best practices for expeditious and efficient permitting of small residential rooftop solar systems. By improving the efficiency of solar permitting statewide, AB 2188 will help lower the cost of solar installations and further expand the accessibility of solar to more

California homeowners who want to control their electricity bills and generate their own clean energy. In addition, making solar energy more affordable will help the state reach its renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals, and create more local jobs. For more information please visit http://www.emeryville.org/1037/ Streamline-Rooftop-Solar-Permitting-in-C or contact the Building Division at (510) 596-4310 or email Permit Technician Courtney Barrett: cbarrett@emeryville.org

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Meet your Friendly Neighborhood Sergeant! The Emeryville Police Department is fully responsive to the public safety needs of our community. We are dedicated to making the City of Emeryville a safe environment in which to live and work. In order to enhance relationships between the Police Department and the community we have assigned Patrol Sergeants to specific areas within Emeryville. It is expected that each supervisor will become aware of various crime and community issues occurring in the assigned areas. As a result, problems can be identified more quickly and resolved.

If you have any questions or want to set up a community meeting, please contact the Sergeant that is responsible for your area. The Emeryville Police Department thanks you for helping to make our City great.

#1 SERGEANT BOSETTI

#3 SERGEANT GOODMAN

#6 SERGEANT CASSIANOS

Email: jbosetti@emeryville.org TRIANGLE AREA: Southern border is 36th Street and the northern border is Temescal Creek. Eastern border is Adeline and the western border is San Pablo Ave

Email: kgoodman@emeryville.org CENTRAL AREA: Southern border is Park Street and north border is Powell Street. Eastern border is a San Pablo Ave and the western border is Horton St.

Email: acassianos@emeryville.org

#2 SERGEANT ALLEN

#4 SERGEANT HANNON

Email: mallen@emeryville.org SOUTHERN AREA: Southern border is W Macarthur Blvd north to Park Ave. Eastern border is San Pablo Ave and the western border is Hollis St.

Email: jhannon@emeryville.org NORTH CENTRAL AREA: Eastern border is Vallejo and western border is Shellmound. Southern border is Powell Street and the northern border being 64th Ave.

#5 SERGENT LEE

Area Sergeant Locations

Email: mlee@emeryville.org NORTH AREA: Northern border is 67th Street and the southern border is 64th Street. East border is Vallejo Street and the western border is Shellmound Street.

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MID WEST AREA: The northern border is 67th Street and the southern border is 40th Street. The Eastern border is Shellmound the western border is Frontage Road.

#7 SERGEANT ALTON Email: ralton@emeryville.org PENISULA AREA: From the Marina west to Frontage Road. The Northern border is Powell Street and the southern border is Watergate.

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The Emeryville Police Department has a New Chief! Chief Jennifer Tejada has been working in municipal law enforcement for over 20 years and is recognized as one of the most visible advocates for community outreach programs in Marin County. Throughout her career, Chief Tejada has created programs and/or worked in a leadership capacity in several specialized areas including Threat Management, Emergency & Disaster Preparedness, Workplace Violence Prevention, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention, and Hostage Negotiation. She has also served on several violence prevention and victim services committees, boards and commissions both locally and regionally in the State of California. Chief Tejada is proactive in her role as Vice-Chair of the Legislative Committee for the California Police Chief’s Association and in this capacity she regularly appears in the State Capitol advocating for legislation that protects communities, funds crime prevention programs, and ensures local control on critical issues such as marijuana legislation and realignment. Chief Tejada is a strong advocate for building trust and community partnerships, and working closely with public and private entities to ensure safety, and deliver efficient and quality service to all community members. She is a 2013 recipient of the James Q Wilson award in Community Policing. Chief Tejada

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has served as the Chief of Police for the City of Sausalito for the past four and a half years.

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EMERYVILLE’S MINIMUM WAGE AND PAID SICK LEAVE ORDINANCE The Emeryville City Council adopted an ordinance that will provide for a higher citywide minimum wage and additional paid sick leave provisions than required by the State of California. The new law requires a higher minimum wage rate than the state rate of $9 per hour; however, different minimum wage rates will be required depending on the size of a local business. Small businesses are ones that have 55 employees or fewer and will be required to pay a slightly lower rate than businesses with over 55 employees until July 1, 2019. For the purposes of this ordinance, an employee is someone who works at least two hours per calendar week within the city limits of the City of Emeryville. This includes full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. For small businesses, the minimum wage rate is $12.25 per hour effective July 2, 2015. Large businesses must provide a minimum wage of $14.44 per hour effective on July 2, 2015. There are two exemptions to the minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements of the ordinance. Employees who are subject to a ratified collective bargaining agreement wherein the provisions of the proposed Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance are expressly waived are exempt. Further, state minimum wage law allows that “learners” may be paid no less than 85 percent (85%) of the minimum wage for the first 160 hours of employment. As defined by the California Industrial Welfare Commission, “learners” are employees who have no previous similar or related experience in a given occupation. A learner may be of any age. As it pertains to the Emeryville Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, an employer shall pay a “learner” no less than 85 percent (85%) of the applicable minimum wage. The ordinance does not allow for any tips or employer-paid health benefits to be used as credit toward achieving the required minimum wage rate. Additionally, the new law includes requirements concerning service charges frequently billed to customers in hospitality establishments. Another important condition of the new law is the provisions related to paid sick leave. On July 1, 2015, AB 1522 went into effect

requiring that all employers in the State of California provide paid sick leave to both full-time and part-time employees, accrued at the rate of one hour paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. The City’s proposed ordinance includes additional paid sick leave benefits beyond the state requirements: • Maximum of 48 paid sick leave hours accruable for employees of small businesses (55 or fewer employees within Emeryville) and 72 hours for Employees of large businesses • In each year of employment, an employee may use up to the total number of paid sick leave hours accrued, subject to the maximum number of accruable paid sick leave hours, as described above. • AB 1522 allows an employee to use paid sick leave to provide care for a family member. The ordinance broadens the definition of “family member” to include a designated individual (if employee has no spouse or registered domestic partner) for whom an employee can use paid sick leave to provide care. In addition, the employee may use paid sick leave to provide care for a guide dog, signal dog, or service dog of the employee, employee’s family member, or the person designated by the employee. • Eligible employees include private for-profit, private non-profit, and city employees who work at least 2 hours per calendar week within the boundaries of the City of Emeryville. It applies to both part-time and full-time employees, regardless of age or place of residence. Workers exempt from payment of state minimum wage will also be exempt from the citywide minimum wage, such as independent contractors or workers who are the parent, spouse, or child of the employer, if the employer is a sole proprietor. If you have questions regarding the minimum wage and paid sick leave ordinance, please contact the, Economic Development and Housing Division, at minwage@emeryville.org or (510) 596-4316.

BUSINESS LICENSE CERTIFICATES AND FEES • Are you Self-Employed? • Renting out Property in Emeryville? • Running a Daycare? Any individual, partnership, corporation or sole proprietor who wishes to conduct, either directly or indirectly, any business within the City of Emeryville must secure a business license certificate. The City of Emeryville ordinance states that it is unlawful for any person to commence, transact, engage in or carry on business

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in the City without first having obtained a valid license and paid the license fee. Organizations operating entirely for the benefit of charitable purposes and those exempt from filing information returns under 26 U.S.C. §6033 (a)(2) are exempt from the payment of business license taxes. However, such organizations must still receive and maintain a current business license and are subject to an annual renewal and statement affirming its status as a charitable organization by March 1 of each year. For more information and for links to other helpful resources, please visit the City’s website at www.emeryville.org/businesslicense.

EMERYVILLE CITY NEWS Looking for Down Payment Assistance to Purchase a Home in Emeryville? The City of Emeryville has two down payment assistance programs to assist income-eligible, first-time homebuyers to purchase residential units in Emeryville through “silent” second mortgages. These low-interest, deferred-payment second mortgages can be used to reduce the amount needed to borrow from a primary mortgage lender, reducing monthly mortgage costs. The two programs are CalHome, available to low-income or below households, and the First Time Homebuyer Loan (FTHB) program, available to households earning at or below moderate income. CalHome may be used to purchase either market-rate or below-market-rate units, while the FTHB program may only be used for the purchase of market rate units. The table below summarizes the programs: CalHome

First Time Homebuyer Loan

Interest Rate

75% of first mortgage interest rate

Loan Amount

Up to $58,000

Average $50,000

Income Limits by Household Size

Low-Income or Below

Moderate Income or Below

1 person

$50,150

$78,550

2 person

$57,300

$89,750

3 person

$64,450

$101,000

4 person

$71,600

$112,200

In either program, the borrower must make at least a 3 percent down payment and occupy the unit as a primary residence during the duration of the loan term. The loan is due upon sale, transfer, when the unit ceases to be owner-occupied, or in 30 years, whichever comes first.

The City currently has over $1.5 million available in funding for the CalHome program and $150,000 available in the FTHB program. The funds from the CalHome program must be expended by October 2016. For more information on these programs please contact the City’s Affordable Homeownership Programs Consultant, at (510) 596-4303 or homebuyer@emeryville.org.

Tenant Landlord Fair Housing Assistance regarding Fair Housing Issues in the City of Emeryville can be found by contacting ECHO Fair Housing. ECHO’s Fair Housing Counseling Program conducts site investigations and enforcement in response to reports of housing discrimination complaints, performs audit-based investigations to determine degrees of housing discrimination existing in designated areas, and provides fair housing education for members of the housing industry including managers, owners, realtors

ECHO Housing 1350 Franklin St., Suite 305 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 496-0496 http://echofairhousing.org/home.html

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Installed on Christie Avenue to Link Bay Trail to the Bay Bridge Trail You probably noticed the construction over the last few months by Powell Street Plaza and Bay Street. If you were wondering what was going on, the City of Emeryville was constructing our newest bike and pedestrian path. Now open for use the path is protected by a landscaped median from traffic, linking the Bay Trail from Powell Street to Shellmound Street. It was constructed by taking the north turn lane along Christie Avenue and using it for the raised class I path for cyclists and pedestrians in both directions with a planting strip and curb separating the improvements from the roadway. At Shellmound turning movements will be facilitated by striping (to accommodate cyclists turning left onto the pathway from northbound on Shellmound Street, ramps, and signal enhancements. The improvements were funded by Alameda County’ Transportation Commission’s (ACTC’s) Measure B and Vehicle Registration Fee funding and the City’s Transportation Impact Fee (TIF). For more information on the ACTC’s funding throughout the County please visit http://www.alamedactc.org/ and for the City’s TIF see www.emeryville.org/971/Impact-Fees

Christie Avenue Bike and pedestrian improvements in construction in October 2015

Next up: Safe Routes to School San Pablo Avenue and 43rd 45th and 47th Streets Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration Program through Caltrans Safe Routes to School Program (Local Assistance) Administrator: Caltrans, City of Emeryville Location: San Pablo Avenue between 43rd and 53rd Improvements: Pedestrian activated flashing beacons hung over the middle of the road at the 43rd Street and south side 45th Street pedestrian crossing s and curb extensions. Median refuges and curb extensions on 45th Street. Striping for shared use of the lane by bicyclists will be included throughout the project length along with a speed feedback sign signal timing revisions at 47th Street. The project will be completed just in time for Emery Secondary to return to the Emeryville Center of Community Life ECCL campus. Funding: $617,000 Start Date: January 2016 Completion: Expected March 2016 For more information on the project’s design or construction schedule contact Michael Roberts, Senior Civil Engineer, City of Emeryville, 510-596-4333 or mroberts@emervyille.org

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Community Advisory Committee Information CITY COUNCIL AND OVERSIGHT BOARD CITY COUNCIL

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:15pm, City Hall Ruth Atkin, Mayor Nora Davis, Vice-Mayor Jac Asher Scott Donahue Dianne Martinez

OVERSIGHT BOARD

Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30pm, City Hall Carolyn Lehr, Staff Liaison Jac Asher, Chair and Councilmember John Gooding, Vice Chair Aisha Brown Greg Harper Michael Parenti Susan Rinne

CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES CITY/SCHOOL COMMITTEE Meets 1st Thursday of odd numbered months 5:30pm Emery Unified School District Offices

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 9:00am Police Station

JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, 9:00am City Hall

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30pm City Hall

SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Meets Quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) on 2nd Monday of the month, 5:00pm City Hall

BUDGET & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Meets Quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) on 3rd Monday of the month, 5:30pm City Hall

CITY COUNCIL/OVERSIGHT BOARD MEETINGS ARE PODCASTED (LIVE AND ARCHIVED) AT WWW.EMERYVILLE.ORG/CITY-COUNCIL

COMMUNITY ADVISORY BODIES (STANDING) BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Meets 1st Monday on odd numbered months, 5:30pm City Hall, Garden Level

Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month on odd numbered months, 5:30pm Rec Center

Marcy Greenhut, Staff Liaison Tom Modic, Chair Laura McCamy Celeste Burrows Ken Bukowski Miguel Guerrero David Kritzberg

Pedro Jimenez, Staff Liaison Linda Barrera, Chair Brian Carver, Vice Chair Betsy Cooley Gail Donaldson Barbara Inch Bill Richards Kairee Tann

COMMISSION ON AGING

Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00am, Senior Center Brad Helfenberger, Staff Liaison Joyce Jacobson, Chair Judy Inouye, Vice Chair Richard Ambro Mary Farrell Louis Labat Lillie Moseley Judi Oser

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Meets quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) City Hall Charles Bryant, Staff Liaison William Reuter, Chair Mary Lou Thiercof, Vice Chair Ken Bukowski Andrew Allen Krisna Hanks

BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets Quarterly, 3rd Monday of the month, 5:30pm City Hall William C. Reuter, Chair Michael Costello Brian Cross Fran Quittel Benay Curtis-Bauer

PLANNING COMMISSION

Meets on the 4th Thursday of January through October and on the 2nd Thursday in December, 6:30pm City Hall Charles Bryant, Staff Liaison Brad Gunkel, Chair Steven Keller, Vice Chair John Bauters Lawrence C. (Buzz) Cardoza Gail Donaldson Brad Gunkel Sam Kang Sean Moss

PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE

Meets 2nd Thursday of the month, 5:30pm, City Hall Amber Evans, Staff Liaison Sharon Wilchar, Chair Jean Goldman, Vice Chair Edythe Bresnahan Rick Tejada-Flores Camille Hamilton Harley Jensen Lauren Merker Alicia Raffel Judy Wetterer

HOUSING COMMITTEE

Meets 1st Wednesday of the month on odd numbered months, 6:00pm City Hall Frank Jorden, Chair Christian Patz, EUSD Boardmember John Bauters Lawrence Cardoza Betsy Cooley Kris Owens Vickie Jo Sowell Ed Treuting C. Tito Young

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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT. STAFF DIRECTORY

All area codes are 510 unless otherwise noted.

ADMINISTRATION

POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY.................................................911 CITY COUNCIL (VOICE MAIL )..........................596-4376 CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ................596-4300

Pedro Jimenez, Community Services Director........... 450-7813 Brad Helfenberger, Recreation Manager...................... 596-3779 Stacy Thomas, Temporary Recreation Supervisor...... 596-4314 Roselle Loudon, Program Coordinator ......................... 596-4353

Business Licenses ................................................................ 596-4325

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER..................... 596-4343

Bldg. Permits, Codes and Inspections ......................... 596-4310

Tanya Harris, Manager......................................................... 596-4348

Economic Development & Housing ............................. 596-4350

Lynne Martin, Temporary Supervisor............................. 596-4366

City Clerk ................................................................................ 450-7800

Peter Chan, Office Assistant II........................................... 596-4343

City Manager ........................................................................ 596-4370

Samantha Golden, Office Assistant II............................. 596-4343

Assistant City Manager ..................................................... 596-3770

Fax............................................................................................... 596-4388

FIRE DEPT. NON-EMERGENCY .....................596-3750 POLICE DEPT. NON-EMERGENCY ..............596-3700 Crime Hotline (Anonymous) ............................................ 596-3784 Graffiti Hotline ...................................................................... 596-3742

COMMUNITY SERVICES Emeryville Community Action Program (ECAP)......... 499-1263

RECREATION CENTER ......................................... 596-4395 Nezam Etemadi, Recreation Supervisor........................ 596-4317 Aja Pijeaux, Program Coordinator................................... 596-4396 Tamika Wright, Recreation Assistant ............................. 596-4322 Susan Laing, Office Assistant II ........................................ 596-4395 Fax............................................................................................... 596-4339

SENIOR CENTER ....................................................... 596-3730

County Mental Health Services ...............................800-491-9099

Kim Burrowes, Program Coordinator............................. 596-4308

Emery Unified School District .......................................... 601-4000

Chauncey Anderson, Recreation Assistant ................. 596-3778

Anna Yates Elementary School ........................................ 601-4000

Elba Arreguin, Nutrition Specialist.................................. 596-4309

Emery Secondary School ................................................... 601-4000

Fax .............................................................................................. 652-0933

TRANSPORTATION Emery-Go-Round FREE Shuttle ....................................... 451-3862 AC Transit ................................................................................. 839-2882 BART .......................................................................................... 465-2278 Travel Info ............................................................................................511 8-To-Go...................................................................................... 596-3778

UTILITIES/SERVICES Garbage/Recycle/Compost by WM ............................... 430-8509 WM Residential Service Issues.......................................... 613-8710 WM Commercial Service Issues........................................ 613-8700 Environmental ....................................................................... 596-3728 Public Works, Maintenance Issues .................................. 596-4330 Public Works, Maintenance Issues (After Hours)........ 596-3700 Public Works, Environmental Services........................... 596-3728 Gas/Electric (PG&E).......................................................800-743-5000 Water (EBMUD) ..........................................................1-866-403-2683

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Emeryville Marina ................................................................ 654-3716 Golden Gate Public Library ............................................... 597-5023 Emeryville Post Office .................................................800-275-8777 TTY Relay .............................................................................................771

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Emeryville Center of Community Life Coming Soon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Enrolling now for 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 Register early for a new k-12 learning experience in Emeryville! https://emeryusd.k12.ca.us or 510-601-4906 for more information.

Emery Unified is a uniquely diverse Pre K-12 Public School District committed to tolerance, respect and engagement with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.

With highly trained educators, we prepare students for college and career by providing an innovative and challenging education supported by cutting edge technologies. We support the whole child in partnership with the City of Emeryville and its dynamic businesses.