The City Council is looking for civic-minded resident volunteers who are willing to serve on the various City Committees. Committee service provides an opportunity for residents to participate in City affairs, provide input on policy decisions, and work with fellow citizens and City staff in shaping the future of Santa Fe Springs.

If you would like to be considered for a City Committee, you may complete an application and return it to the City Clerk’s Office. All applications are maintained on file for one full year. As vacancies occur on the various committees, the applicants are considered for appointment by the Council. Committee members serve two-year terms. Unless otherwise noted, committee members do not receive compensation for serving.

• 4th Thursday of the month - 9:30 a.m.
  Town Center Hall

Community Program Committee
Plans and coordinates programs for the education or entertainment of the City's residents. Candidates should have an interest in promoting the arts and an understanding of the educational/cultural needs of the community.

• 3^rd Wednesday of the month - 7:30 p.m.
  City Library

General Plan & Community Development Advisory Committee
Assist in developing information related to the City’s General Plan and the Community Development Program. Candidates should have an active interest in the commercial and residential development of the City; ability to understand zoning regulations and criteria established by the Federal Government regarding the City’s General Plan and Community Block Grants.

• as needed - 7:30 p.m.
  Varies

Historical Committee
Collects and preserves memorabilia relative to the history of Santa Fe Springs. Candidates should have an interest in the City’s heritage and historical preservation of the City.

• 3^rd Tuesday of January, April, June & October - 7:00 p.m.
  City Library

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Advises on programs that best meet the recreational needs of the community; assists in policy formation regarding conservation and recreational activities. Candidates should have an active interest in sports, recreation programs and open-space preservation.

• 1^st Wednesday of the month - 7:00 p.m.
  City Library

Personnel Advisory Board
Investigates and/or hears appeals submitted by a City employee. Candidates should have professional or volunteer experience in labor relations or personnel administration.

• Twice a Year (as needed)
  City Hall

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Plans and conducts projects that will fosters mutual understanding about Senior Citizens. Candidates must be 60 years of age or older with an active interest in Senior affairs.

• 3^rd Friday of the month - 10:00 a.m.
  Neighborhood Center

Sister City Committee
Plans and conducts projects which fosters mutual goodwill and understanding between the citizenry of Santa Fe Springs and the citizenry of any foreign city designated as a “Sister City.” Candidates must be interested in international goodwill and diversity.

• 1^st Monday of the month - 6:30 p.m.
  Town Center Hall

Social Services Advisory Committee
Advises and recommends programs designed to meet the social needs of the City. Candidates should have an active interest in social services and an awareness of the needs of the residents.Professional or volunteer experience in social service management would be helpful, but not required.

• 3^rd Wednesday of the month - 6:00 p.m.
  Neighborhood Center

Youth Leadership Committee
Fosters greater involvement of youth in the community and municipal government. The committee studies probelms, activities, and concerns of youth as they relate to municipal programs or projects of the City and recommends solutions to the Council. Candidates must be between the ages of 13 and 18 years. No more than 2 family members may participate on the committee during any term.

• 1st Monday of the month - 7:00 p.m.
  City Hall

For additional information contact the
City Clerk's Office, City Hall
(562) 868-0511, ext. 7314
barbaraearl@santafesprings.org