City Council Committee Meetings

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There are seven City Council Committees. The general dates and times for the Council Committee meetings are listed under each meeting description below, but are subject to change. The official records (Minutes) of Committee meetings are only available on audio tape or CD ROM. Copies can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office at (619) 533-4000. You may also view LIVE web streaming or an archived webcast of these meetings online. For specific dates of all Council Committee meetings, please access the annual Legislative calendar (PDF).

• Rules, Open Government and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
• Natural Resources and Culture Committee
• Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
• Land Use and Housing Committee
• Budget and Finance Committee
• Audit Committee
• Economic Development and Strategies Committee
• Ad Hoc Fire Prevention and Recovery Committee
• Government Efficiency and Openness Committee

Rules, Open Government and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

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The Rules, Open Government and Intergovernmental Relations Committee’s AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY includes Permanent Rules of Council, City Charter, Intergovernmental Relations, Brown Act, Public Records Act, Community Right to Know, Accuracy of Government Information, Citizen's Right to Privacy, Consumer Protection, Efficiency and Effectiveness of Government Services, Nominations, Airports, Port District, and Interagency/Binational and Agreements.

Committee members include Tony Young (Chair), Kevin Faulconer (Vice Chair), Lorie Zapf, Todd Gloria, and Marti Emerald.

The Rules, Open Government, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meets one to two Wednesdays per month at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, please access the Legislative calendar (PDF) or contact Rules Committee Consultant, Lea Fields - Bernard at (619) 533-5906. Email: lfbernard@sandiego.gov.

Natural Resources and Culture Committee

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The Natural Resources and Culture Committee's AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY includes Clean Water Program, Energy, Water, State and Federal Endangered Species Acts, Arts and Culture, TOT, Solid Waste Disposal, Recycling, APCD/Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, MSCP, and Regional Parks and Open Space.

Committee members include David Alvarez (Chair), Carl DeMaio (Vice Chair), Sherri Lightner, and Lorie Zapf.

For more information, visit the Natural Resources and Culture Committee website.

The Natural Resources and Culture Committee meets one to two Wednesdays per month at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, please access the Legislative calendar (PDF) or contact NR&C Committee Consultant, Kevin Smith, at (619) 533-6557. Email: kssmith@sandiego.gov.

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

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The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee’s AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY includes Police, Fire, Paramedics, Neighborhood Parks, Recreation Programs, Youth Services, Senior Services, Neighborhood Revitalization, BIDs, Litter Control, MBE/WBE, Community Development Block Grant, Code Enforcement, Graffiti Abatement, and Parking Regulations and Enforcement.

Committee members include Marti Emerald (Chair), Lorie Zapf (Vice Chair), Todd Gloria, and David Alvarez.

For more information, visit the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee website.

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee meets one to two Wednesdays per month at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, please access the Legislative calendar (PDF) or contact PS&NS Committee Consultant, Drew Ector at (619) 236-7038. Email: dector@sandiego.gov.

Land Use and Housing Committee

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The Land Use and Housing Committee's AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY includes Planning, Land Use, Affordable Housing, Development Services, General Plan Amendments, Subdivisions, Community Facility Finance, Engineering, Annexations, Transportation Planning, Transit Services, Parking, Building Code/Inspection, Land Development Code, Utilities, Infrastructure Finance, and Housing Commission Quarterly Reports.

Committee members include Lorie Zapf (Chair), Sherri S. Lightner (Vice Chair), Todd Gloria, and David Alvarez.

The Land Use and Housing Committee meets one to two Wednesdays per month at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, please access the Legislative calendar (PDF).

Budget and Finance Committee

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The Budget and Finance Committee's AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY includes Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes, Fees, Assessments, and Independent Budget Analyst Reports.

Committee members include Todd Gloria (Chair), Carl DeMaio (Vice Chair), David Alvarez, Kevin Faulconer, and Marti Emerald.

Please visit the Budget and Finance Committee website for information on Committee members and upcoming meetings.

The Budget and Finance Committee meets one to two Wednesdays per month at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, please access the Legislative calendar (PDF) or contact Budget Committee Consultant, Pam Ison, at (619) 236-7787. Email: pison@sandiego.gov.

Audit Committee

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The Audit Committee's AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY includes oversight of the City's auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and directing and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.

Committee members include Kevin Faulconer (Chair), and Carl DeMaio (Vice Chair).

The Audit Committee meets one Monday per month at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 12th Floor, City Administration Building.For specific dates, please access the Legislative calendar (PDF) or contact Audit Committee Consultant, Matt Awbrey, at (619) 236-6992. Email: mawbrey@sandiego.gov.

Economic Development and Strategies Committee

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The Economic Development and Strategies Committee's AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY includes Economic Development, City-wide Economic Development Programs, Small Businesses, Business Finance, Business Improvement Districts, Enterprise Zones, and International Trade.

Committee members include Sherri S. Lightner (Chair), Lorie Zapf (Vice Chair), Kevin Faulconer, and Marti Emerald.

The Economic Development and Strategies Committee meets one to two Mondays per month at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, please access the Legislative calendar (PDF) or contact ED&S Committee Consultant, Dominika Bukalova at (619) 236-6972. Email: BukalovaD@sandiego.gov.

Redevelopment Agency
The Mayor and City Council meet with the Redevelopment Agency in the City Council Chambers, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, contact: Jeannette Santos at (619) 236-6256.

Housing Authority
The Mayor and City Council meet with the Housing Commission in the City Council Chambers, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, contact: Angie Risotti at (619) 578-7531.

Members include Sal Salas (Chair), Jennifer Adams-Brooks, Tony Yip, Allen Sims, and Khadija Basir.

The Housing Commission meets one or two Fridays per month at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 12th Floor, City Administration Building. For specific dates, contact the Docket Coordinator, at (619) 578-7531, or visit the Housing Commission Web site. For all other inquiries, please call (619) 231-9400.

Past Committees (No Longer Active)

Ad Hoc Fire Prevention and Recovery Committee

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As of January 1, 2009, this committee completed its one-year term. For minutes and other documentation of the 2008 meetings, visit the Ad Hoc Fire Prevention and Recovery Committee website or view archived webcasts at CityTV24.

Government Efficiency and Openness Committee

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As of January 1, 2006, this Committee has merged with the Rules Committee. For minutes and other documentation of former committee meetings, visit the Government Efficiency and Openness Committee Website, or view archived webcasts at CityTV24.