The City Council has five standing committees that explore new policies and programs, and develop recommendations to the full City Council. Each committee is comprised of two City Councilmembers.

Below is a description of each standing committee:

Budget, Personnel and Finance
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Comprised of Councilmember Jesse Avila (chair) and Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Ballin. Meets the fourth Tuesday, quarterly (March, June, September, December) at 4:30 pm. In the City Hall Community Room. For more info: (818)898-1202..

Education, Parks, Arts, Health, Youth and Aging
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Comprised of Councilmember Robert Gonzales (chair) and Councilmember Joel Fajardo. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Community Room. For more info: (818)898-1290.

Housing, Community & Economic Development and Parking
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Comprised of Mayor Antonio Lopez (chair) and Councilmember Joel Fajardo. Meets the semi-annually (February 15th and September 15th) at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Community Room. For more info: (818)898-1227.

Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Water Energy and Waste Management
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Comprised of Councilmember Joel Fajardo (chair) and Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Ballin. Meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Community Room. For more info: (818)898-1222.

Public Safety, Veteran Affairs, Technology and Transportation
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Comprised of Councilmember Jesse Avila (chair) and Councilmember Robert Gonzales. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m in the City Hall Community Room. For more info: (818)898-1222.