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Community Services Director Rebecca Cimino told the council the work is focused on replacing the pool plaster and that the city reduced cost by retaining elements that do not need removal. \"Plaster is a common wear-and-tear maintenance that we have to do through every 10 years or so,\" Cimino said, adding that ECCL’s pool is used year-round and that continuous use accelerates wear.

Council member Pfeiffer moved to approve the item; the council voted 5-0 in roll call (Council member Preyforce: Aye; Council member Solomon: Aye; Council member Welch: Aye; Vice Mayor Carr: Aye; Mayor Mora: Aye).

A public speaker said industry standards typically range from 10 to 15 years for plaster life and said the staff report’s 7-to-10-year framing appeared to be \"fishing for an answer\" to justify maintenance only eight years after a reported roughly $2,000,000 pool remodel. The same commenter urged close oversight of contractors and subcontractors performing public work.

Cimino told the council that the industry standard is broad and that seasonally closed pools can last up to 15 years, but a heavily used, year-round municipal pool like ECCL’s commonly requires plaster work sooner. She said staff had been performing temporary repairs as small holes appeared and opted for replacement now to avoid more costly damage to the pool shell.

The council first pulled item 10.6 from the consent calendar for discussion and then approved the expenditure after staff remarks and public comment. The staff report attached to the agenda described the work and estimated the expected service life in a 7-to-10-year range; staff clarified in the meeting that expected life for similar municipal, year-round pools can range higher depending on use and seasonality.

The approval authorizes the expenditure; the motion did not include any additional direction to return with a contract amendment or performance guarantees. The staff presentation noted Sean Gable was available to answer technical questions.

The ECCL pool repair is scheduled to proceed under the authority granted by the resolution approved by the council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - Emeryville, CA - February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Emeryville City Council approved a $218,000 expenditure to replace the plaster surface of the pool at the Emeryville Center for Community Life after staff said constant, year-round use had created holes and accelerated wear.","taxTitle","Emeryville City, Alameda County, California","taxId",70871,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6348290,"Emeryville proclaims February 2025 Black History Month; council members call for policy follow-through",229,1447000,1676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2242862-53e86f89d6e7a1c9e3354e76291064cd&start=1447&end=1676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2242862-53e86f89d6e7a1c9e3354e76291064cd/thumbnail_1447000.jpg","/articles/6348290/Emeryville-City/Alameda-County/California/Emeryville-proclaims-February-2025-Black-History-Month-council-members-call-for-policy-follow-through","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348290-d6fe25425a5875dd3e2f7311e37f7e94/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205237&Signature=canyCNSdfUH~jAYgKNrrd1rIGkMeENMgkhLHTBYv7KwYLZSp3HQiuKHIWDU3pT3xKsIB6NBrGikLRqIRRsXA9j1jnKLsBnY2g~B~Bb~YxSTclhtz~Oq2CetWpq7SOf7H41DxwI8W04k0K-jaVXNNFpghSm3HYwqLQdqx4vG-EnVGL~OWrH2fxQVUEPHRFr13qgp-cUwnsezRlYzh9sMF4noEFj2hA2cbfedxbjUuZZvZsrCI0~0pILT8Xm9f2d9~4iRNiMaqQlGKEo82vLmkWsHb9v0DJbPx7oJaZx8dPFC5Is2liwbQchpkZytGdcOyKhJcuAQ85LJ5G9mq8zQXiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Emeryville City Council read a proclamation declaring February 2025 as Black History Month and discussed making the city’s language and policies reflect more substantive support for equity.

Mayor Mora read the proclamation, which memorialized the history of Black Americans and said the city has raised the Pan-African flag at City Hall in February since 2022. \"The city of Emeryville has committed itself to racially just policies and practices that create opportunities for all people to thrive,\" the proclamation says.

Council member Welch, who identified herself as a Black woman, said Black history is American history and described local historical contributions. \"We have such a rich Black history here with leaders, artists, activists,\" Welch said, and added that the city should reaffirm its commitment to equity and inclusion in the present and future.

Council member Preyforce said the proclamation language appeared to be a carryover from prior years and suggested updating the resolution to reflect current priorities and to ensure ceremonial recognition is supported by policies that change outcomes for Black residents. \"If our policies aren't actually helpful and supportive, and actually lift the life outcomes of what Black History Month represents, then we're just following a trend of white supremacy, that says one thing and does another,\" Preyforce said.

No formal vote on the proclamation was recorded in the transcript; the proclamation was read during the meeting and council members made remarks in support and offered suggestions for future draft language and policy follow-up. Council members discussed referring topics to committees for more substantive policy work during other parts of the meeting.","The Emeryville City Council read a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month and council members called for the city’s ceremonial observance to be matched by policy changes that improve outcomes for Black residents.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6348286,"Public commenters allege FPPC filing failures and ethics violations; council says closed session produced no reportable action",394,319000,713000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2242862-53e86f89d6e7a1c9e3354e76291064cd&start=319&end=713","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2242862-53e86f89d6e7a1c9e3354e76291064cd/thumbnail_319000.jpg","/articles/6348286/Emeryville-City/Alameda-County/California/Public-commenters-allege-FPPC-filing-failures-and-ethics-violations-council-says-closed-session-produced-no-reportable-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348286-231afa25c2ed0e9e44a89de02ce48c1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205237&Signature=fvQScAdp-tmH~AQJ72sK9HUajRgec08ri6hW0bVrk2PeSTMhFoiOAVc5-FyuOKDUbfUpvMaKxIjv93qCs7ZgKoLlqjm1IoebL1JPryWowj9n~fFrSspKbYfZ8jwM4Nho5QCSNj6xQa67exsx41fBPWjc7KzSA3UIqEo8mXomZZgK5dmn3jo3--KfrBG-wohNoI~gvAP1KH7V7cbF5rdUxn3pXM5pr9wv0ulQrxephgtV6SU-pBurpvz8UuMksejKO7y-AF4bm03ueQ0k~BOCb5qhgOH9cFpUTSc3bTWEx5hSq38~NViUcL1T7m7748wzA9BZ78rPZP2--ijfvxOWpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple public commenters at the Feb. 4 Emeryville City Council meeting accused specific individuals of violating the City of Emeryville code of ethics and alleged the mayor had not filed required financial disclosure forms with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).

An early public commenter criticized two local figures, naming Supteep Kaur and Courtney Walsh as \"violating the code of ethics\" and said the city’s code requires council members to \"actively listen\" to public speakers. That commenter also asked the council to provide work tables in the chambers for journalists.

Later in the meeting a public speaker referenced a story published by the Emeryville Tatler and said the paper had learned the FPPC had acknowledged an investigation into Mayor David Mora for missing campaign disclosure filings. \"Mayor Mora has not filed required FPPC political disclosure forms,\" the commenter said, and added that the Tatler received a January 24 letter from the FPPC acknowledging an inquiry.

The transcript records that after a closed-session meeting the city attorney, Sudhi, reported: \"There was no reportable action taken in closed session tonight.\" The meeting then continued with the successor agency and regular council business.

The council did not take any formal disciplinary action on the floor at this meeting, and no FPPC filing status or enforcement determination by the commission was provided by city staff during the public meeting. The allegations about filings and investigations were made by members of the public and cited reporting by the Emeryville Tatler; the transcript does not record a staff confirmation of the FPPC status or any formal complaint filed by the city.","Members of the public used the Feb. 4 meeting to accuse council members of violating the City of Emeryville code of ethics and to allege that Mayor David Mora had not filed required Fair Political Practices Commission disclosure forms. The city attorney reported no reportable action after a closed session.","actionData","errors"]

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Emeryville Council OKs $218,000 for ECCL pool plaster replacement amid questions about lifespan

Emeryville proclaims February 2025 Black History Month; council members call for policy follow-through

Public commenters allege FPPC filing failures and ethics violations; council says closed session produced no reportable action