Committees

The Audit Committee will help the City Auditor's Office with its duties, like checking city finances. Two out of the five members on the committee are regular citizens, as required by law. It will also act as the Audit Committee for the city's yearly financial check, done by an outside group. The Committee will also review and provide policy recommendations that promote:

• transparency
• accountability
• trust in City procurement
• contract functions

Included in their charge will be the review of high-profile contracts which will be identified based on the criteria in effect at the time. Two of the five members must be regular citizens, as required by law.

Members

• Chair: Phyllis Viagran, District 3
• John Courage, District 9
• Philip Harris, Citizen Representative
• Judy Trevino, Citizen Representative

Audit Meeting Information

Community Health Committee will oversee policies, plans and programs that affect the quality of life of our residents. This includes the protection and enhancement of:

• the natural environment
• public health
• human services
• climate preparedness
• solid waste
• libraries
• parks

Additionally, the committee will oversee activities related to the stewardship of San Antonio’s unique artistic, cultural, and historic heritage.

Members

• Chair: Teri Castillo, District 5
• Sukh Kaur, District 1
• Phyllis Viagran, District 3
• Adriana Rocha Garcia, District 4
• Marina Gavito, District 7

Community Health Meeting Information

Economic and Workforce Development Committee will oversee policies, plans and programs related to the vitality of the local economy. This includes:

• the creation and retention of jobs
• attraction of new businesses and private investments
• support of small businesses
• incentive policies
• growth of targeted industries

The committee will also review the City's investments in education, workforce development and training (SA Ready to Work). They will also provide recommendations and policy guidance that further San Antonio’s “Smart City” goals, such as:

• enhancing cyber security
• promoting digital inclusion
• expanding high-speed broadband access
• pursuing economic opportunity

Members

• Chair: Manny Pelaez, District 8
• Phyllis Viagran, District 3
• Adriana Rocha Garcia, District 4
• Teri Castillo, District 5

Economic Workforce Development Meeting Information

Governance Committee will be responsible for proposing, reviewing, and referring new policy initiatives to staff or other city council committees for action. This committee will also provide initial oversight of the City’s intergovernmental affairs, including:

• State and Federal legislative policy development
• lobbying activities
• the promotion of interagency cooperation

Governance also considers policy recommendations from the Ethics Review Board as well as appointments to certain boards. Subcommittees may be created to accommodate the full committee’s charge.

Members

• Chair: Mayor Ron Nirenberg
• Adriana Rocha Garcia, District 4
• Melissa Cabello Havrda, District 6
• Manny Pelaez, District 8
• John Courage, District 9

Governance Meeting Information

Municipal Court Advisory Committee will recommend judicial nominations for full-time and associate judges, act as a liaison between the Municipal Court Judges and City Council, as well as any other duties assigned by the Council.

Members

• Chair: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2
• Terri Castillo, District 5
• Melissa Cabello Havrda, District 6
• Marina Alderete Gavito, District 7
• Manny Pelaez, District 8
• Ex-Officio Members as defined by ordinance (specific members subject to change from last term)

Municipal Court Advisory Meeting Information

Planning and Community Development Committee will oversee policies, plans and programs that promote orderly growth and development of the city. They also oversee issues that serve to preserve the integrity of our city’s neighborhoods, including:

• SA Tomorrow
• the Strategic Plan to Respond to Homelessness
• UDC policies
• other long-term housing plans as they relate to the Strategic Housing Implementation Plan (SHIP)

Members

• Chair: Adriana Rocha Garcia, District 4
• Phyllis Viagran, District 3
• Teri Castillo, District 5
• Manny Pelaez, District 8
• John Courage, District 9

Planning and Community Development Meeting Information

Public Safety Committee will oversee matters related to public safety associated with:

• fire protection
• emergency medical services (EMS)
• emergency preparedness
• police and law enforcement
• animal care services

Members

• Chair: Melissa Cabello Havrda, District 6
• Sukh Kaur, District 1
• Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2
• Marina Gavito, District 7

Public Safety Meeting Information

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will review policies, plans and programs designed to enhance connectivity and mobility of all kinds. This includes:

• the City’s capital improvement plans
• select air service enhancements
• congestion reduction projects
• transit improvements – to include VIA’s Advanced Rapid Transit projects
• the greenway trail system development
• other multimodal transportation options

Members

• Chair: John Courage, District 9
• Sukh Kaur, District 1
• Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2
• Melissa Cabello Havrda, District 6
• Marina Gavito, District 7

Transportation and Infrastructure Meeting Information