Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Commission advises the City Council on public recreation, parks, open spaces—including creeks, Albany Waterfront Park, and Albany Hill—street trees, parking strips, parkways, and similar areas in the City. The Commission works to create a master plan for parks, recreation, and open space, recommends playground sites to the Council, and advises on acquiring and maintaining playgrounds and recreation centers. It also helps guide the City Council on related matters and promotes collaboration between public and private groups to develop recreational facilities and programs that benefit all residents.

Meetings & Agendas

Advisory Body Training

Advisory Body Handbook

Member	Appointed By
Tod Abbott	Hansen-Romero
Christopher Kent	Jordan
Bryan Marten	López
Hillary Sardinas	McQuaid
Julia Chang Frank	Miki
Curtis Chan	Council as a Whole
Charlotte Trenkle	Council as a Whole

(Roster updated 2/7/2025)

Committee Origin

Albany Municipal Code, Section 2-17 (Ordinances No. 58-042, No. 75-04, No. 2023-02)(PDF, 106KB)
Ordinance No. 2023-02(PDF, 1MB)
Commission Name Change: Ordinance No. 2019-02(PDF, 2MB)

Committee Composition

The Commission is comprised of 7 Members Members/Term: 5 Council Appointees, one by each Council Member, whose term runs until the next Municipal election (two years), Two of the member seats shall be appointed by City Council as a Whole (one for a high school student and one for a high school student or an adult who is affiliated with students).

Contact the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

Correspondence sent to the Commission is part of the official public record and will be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in-person to the address listed below.

City of Albany Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission
c/o Jamira Johnson
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706

Email Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commissioners & Staff Liaison

Contact Us

Email

PROSC@albanyca.org

Staff Liaison

Jamira Johnson
Public Works Dept.

Meeting Schedule

2nd Thursdays
7:00 pm
(recess in August)

Location

City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706