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CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Council Appointments to City Committees
CITY COMMITTEES (City staff responsible for preparing and posting the agendas for the meetings).
1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee:
Date: Meets on call
Time: TBD
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara
Councilmembers: Chahal (Chair) Alternate: Becker Staff Members: Director of Public Works, City Attorney
Staff Liaison: Kelly Conoscenti, OSIII Phone: 408-615-3000 Established on September 29, 1992, to review accessibility issues, the Committee includes individuals and representatives from community organizations such as VIA Rehabilitation, Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, and the Adult Independence Development Center.
2. Audit Committee:
Date: Meets on call
Time: TBD
Location: City Hall
1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara
Councilmembers: Watanabe (Chair), Jain, Park Alternate: Chahal Staff Members: City Manager, Director of Finance, City Auditor, City Attorney Reviews the annual independent audits, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit Report, Electric Utility Financial Statements, Stadium Authority Financial Statements, and City Auditor’s Annual Report. Meetings are attended with independent auditor.
3. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC):
Date: Meets on the fourth Monday of January, March, June, August, and October Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara
Councilmembers: Hardy (Chair) Alternate: Jain Staff Members: Director of Public Works, Traffic Engineer, Police Department Traffic Sergeant, City Attorney
Staff Liaison: Marshall Johnson, Civil Engineer I Phone: 408-615-3023 Originally established on May 14, 1991, the Committee was established to explore developing safe bicycle lanes and routes on City streets. The Committee name and duties was revised in March 25, 2014 to include pedestrian aspects and to also provide input on non-engineering activities to increase pedestrian and bicycle usage in the City.
4. Economic Development, Communications, and Marketing Committee:
Date: Meets on the third Wednesday of February, May, August, and November Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara
Councilmembers: Watanabe (Chair), Park, Becker Alternate: Chahal Staff Members: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Communications, City Attorney Staff Liaison: Genevieve Yip, Management Analyst Phone: 408-615-2250 The Economic Development, Communications, and Marketing Committee was established by Council action on February 5, 2019, to consolidate the Economic Development Committee and the Marketing Committee. The Committee focuses proactive economic development and effective communication, as well as reviews the City’s marketing and branding strategies.
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5. Governance and Ethics Committee:
Date: Meets on the first Monday of March, June, September, and December Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara
Councilmembers: Gillmor (Chair), Chahal, Jain Alternate: Park Staff Members: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk Staff Liaison: Genevieve Yip, Management Analyst Phone: 408-615-2250 The Governance and Ethics Committee was established by Council action on February 5, 2019, to consolidate the Governance Committee, Ethics Committee, and the Facilities Naming and Honorary Recognition Ad Hoc Committee. The Committee focuses on the refinement or establishment of policies and procedures regarding City Council operations and general good government practices, as well as the further implementation of the City’s Code of Ethics & Values program. This committee is also responsible for reviewing requests for facility naming and honorary recognitions. *Meeting date has been rescheduled from 9/6 to 9/20 due to observance of the Labor Day holiday.
6. Ad Hoc Stadium Audit Committee:
Date: Meets on call
Time: TBD
Location: City Hall
1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara
Councilmembers: Gillmor (Chair), Hardy, Chahal Alternate: Park Staff Members: City Manager, Director of Finance, City Auditor, City Attorney On July 19, 2016, the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board (Board) approved appointment of a three- member committee to oversee the work and progress of the audit being performed by Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC.