Audits & Governmental Efficiency Committee, Chair

The Audits & Governmental Efficiency Committee oversees matters related to the City’s efficient delivery of services. The committee hears matters related to the City Controller, Bureau of Contract Administration, and the Quality and Productivity Commission. The committee recommends actions based on the Controller's management audits, financial audits, operational audits, and any single audit of grants or other funds that are required by other levels of government; productivity; privatization; and all matters related to the City's policies on discriminatory practices.

Energy and Environment Committee, Vice Chair

The Energy and Environment Committee hears matters related to the Department of Water and Power, including but not limited to its fees, rates, property, leases, tariffs, contracts, and required or requested audits of this department, Bureau of Sanitation, South Coast Air Quality Management District, State Solid Waste Management Board, and State Water Quality Control Board.

Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee, Member

The Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee hears matters related to the Employee Relations Board, Personnel Department, Employee Relations function of the City Administrative Officer, Executive Employee Relations Committee, and Animal Services Department. Issues under this committee’s jurisdiction include: employment methods; management and labor relations; comparable worth and pay equity; equal employment opportunities; employee benefits including proposed changes in City pensions and retirement provisions; all matters directly related to wages, hours, and working conditions; and regulation of animals.

Public Safety Committee, Member

The Public Safety Committee hears matters related to the Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Preparedness Department, and City Attorney as it pertains to criminal matters. The committee sets policy related to police and fire communications systems; protection of lives and property; public safety; bingo; criminal drug activities; rewards; gang violence, other than the GRYD programs; earthquake awareness and expenditures from the Earthquake Trust Fund; and all other matters directly related to the listed departments not otherwise specifically assigned.

Education and Neighborhoods Committee, Member

The Education and Neighborhoods Committee hears matters related to the City Schools, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, City's Child Care Coordinator. Issues under this committee’s jurisdiction include: siting and location of new schools; after school programs; child care issues; City's day care programs; school governance and school board ethics; joint use opportunities with school facilities; school safety issues; Neighborhood Councils; and civic participation and empowerment.