Public Meetings
City Council
Construction Appeals Board
Staff Contact: Building Official, 654-7837
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed/4 pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official, Fire Chief, or City Engineer relative to the application and interpretation of various codes adopted by reference by the City.
Cultural Affairs Commission
Staff Contact: Cultural Affairs Manager, 658-4768
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Thursday/5:30 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Provide planning, financial support, services for, and promoting development of arts organizations, artists, and cultural activity and tourism in the City. Advise on matters pertaining to the arts, culture, and cultural tourism.
Design Review Committee
Staff Contact: Planning Dept., 654-7893
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesday/6 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Report to the Planning Commission, review and consider applications for approval of design including public and private projects, applications for sign variances and proposed design elements or components of specific plans, historic districts, or other special areas.
Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Thomas Mericle, City Transportation Manager, 654-7774
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday / 3pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Advise on parking management strategies and programs in the Downtown Parking District area. Make recommendations regarding management, maintenance, and operations of the Downtown Parking District, including such matters as maintenance, operating and capital budgets, hours of operation, parking pricing policies, valet programs, and employee commuter parking policies.
Historic Preservation Committee
Staff Contact: Planning Dept., 654-7893
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Monday/4 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Report to the Planning Commission, advise and recommend concerning the designation of historic districts, landmarks, sites, natural configurations, buildings, structures, and points of interest significant to the heritage and development of the City.
Library Advisory Commission
Staff Contact: Community Services Manager, 658-4707
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Wednesday/January, April, July, October
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Advise in all matters pertaining to library service in the City. Assist in implementing the community library vision. Assist in developing overall priorities for City services and facilities that take into consideration all the needs of the community including public library services and facilities.
Mobile Home Rent Review Board
Staff Contact: Senior Financial Analyst, 654-7855
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed/7 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Receive, investigate, hold hearings on, and act on the issues relating to mobile home park rent stabilization.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Contact: Community Services Director, 658-4731
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Wednesday/5:30 pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Assist in recommending and promoting public parks and recreation programs, facilities and events, and to stimulate interest. Review and recommend on those portions of the long range capital improvement program pertaining to the development of parks and facilities, beaches, golf courses, playing fields, and recreation centers.
Planning Commission
Staff Contact: Planning Dept., 654-7893
Meeting Date/Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays/6 pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Advise and recommend on the development and maintenance of general and specific plans. Review annual and five-year capital improvement programs. Advise and make recommendations on applications for zone changes, tract maps, subdivisions, variances, use permits, planned development permits, and related matters.
Public Art Commission
Staff Contact: Public Art and Visual Art Supervisor, 658-4793
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd Tuesday/5:30 pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Advise and recommend on the quality, quantity, scope, and style of art in public places projects. Insure accessibility and diversity in art in public places. Advise and recommend on the development and implementation of the Art in Public Places Program policies and guidelines.
Tree Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Parks Supervisor, 652-4556
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday/ 6:30 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Assist in developing, reviewing, and amending the comprehensive street tree management plan, street tree inventory, and CityTree Master Plan. Advise on technical problems related to trees, including management techniques concerning all phases of urban forest management.