Public Art Committee

VIEW AGENDAS / ACTION MINUTESAmended: July 5, 2023
Committee TypeCommunity Advisory Standing Committee
CreatedDecember 18, 1990
Official ActionOrdinance No. 90-20; Resolution No. 17-39 (amended regular meeting schedule); Resolution No. 22-160 (discontinue Council Liaison role) 
Definition/PurposeProvide input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the City’s Percent for Art Ordinance, and related matters.
Committee Composition9 Members:
*Committee composition is determined by the City Council.
 *Can appoint an additional 4 non-members per art project subcommittee.
  • 9 Business Representatives or Residents
Committee FactsCommittee members shall receive no compensation. However, members may receive reimbursement for actual expenses incidental to carrying out the duties of the office, provided that they have first received specific City Council authorization for, and can verify, the expenditure and its purpose. City of Emeryville elected officials may not serve on this Committee. The City of Emeryville does not specifically prohibit concurrent service on more than one committee, provided, however, that the Government Code prohibition against incompatible offices shall apply. If a request were made to serve on more than one committee, a determination would be made as to whether that service would be allowable.
Term(s)2 Years, Staggered (7 positions; expiring June 30)
*3 Years (2 positions, expiring June 30)
Regular Meeting
Co-Chairpersons
Vice Chairperson
Emily McPartlon
Vickie Jo Sowell
SecretaryAmber Evans, Community and Economic Development Coordinator II
pac@emeryville.org
510-596-4382
MemberDesignationTerm Ending

Edythe Bresnahan

Resident

June 30, 2024

Ronald Davis

Business Rep / Resident

June 30, 2025

Harley Jensen

Resident

June 30, 2024

Emily McPartlon

Resident

June 30, 2025

Sabrina Sellers

Business Representative

June 30, 2025

Vickie Jo Sowell

Business Rep / Resident

June 30, 2024

Gloria Tanchelev

Resident

June 30, 2025*

Rick Tejada-Flores

Business Rep / Resident

June 30, 2024

Judith Wetterer

Business Representative

June 30, 2025*

*Terms designated as 3-year terms per Committee requirements.

Contact the Committeepac@emeryville.org
Other StaffCommunity Development Director