Commission on Aging

VIEW AGENDAS / ACTION MINUTESAmended: July 5, 2023
Committee TypeCommunity Advisory Standing Committee
CreatedSeptember 1975; Reactivated February 4, 1992
Official ActionResolution No. 75-127 (establishing commission); Resolution No. 92-25; Resolution No. 19-142 (amended membership composition); Resolution No. 22-160 (discontinue Council Liaison role); Resolution No. 23-45 (amended membership composition); Resolution No. 23-54 (amended member terms)
Definition/PurposeProvides input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the health and wellness of seniors in the community.
Committee Composition7 Members:
*An odd number of members from the greater Emeryville community who shall reflect the diversity of the City as to neighborhood of residence and ethnicity.
  • 1 Community Member
  • 5 Residents
  • 1 Resident (94608)
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)4 Years, Staggered (expiring June 30)
Regular MeetingMonthly
2nd Wednesday
10:00 AM
Senior Center (4321 Salem Street Emeryvile)
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
John Suter
Ellen Strauss
SecretaryKim Burrowes, Recreation Manager
coa@emeryville.org
510-596-4308
MemberDesignationTerm Ending

Marilee Marringa

Resident

June 30, 2024

Beatriz Rosales

Resident

June 30, 2025

Ellen Strauss

Community Member

June 30, 2025

John Suter

Resident

June 30, 2025

Rene Terlet

Resident

June 30, 2024

Walt Watman

Resident

June 30, 2024

Vacant

Resident (94608)

June 30, 2024

Contact the Committeecoa@emeryville.org
Other StaffCommunity Services Director