City of San Antonio Council Committees

Council Committees

Current agendas are posted for Council Committees as they become available. For information on accessing previous agendas please contact the support staff for the respective committee. Regular meeting dates & times are subject to change.

Audit

Audit Committee shall provide guidance and oversight of the Office of the City Auditor in the performance of its responsibilities, including municipal audits. Additionally, this committee shall serve as the Audit Committee for purposes of the City’s external independent financial audit annually coordinated through the City’s Finance Department. The Committee shall also review and provide policy recommendations that promote transparency, accountability, and trust in City procurement and contract functions. Included in their charge will be the review of high-profile contracts which shall be identified based on the criteria in effect at the time. Per ordinance, two of the five members are citizens.

Members:
  • Chair: Phyllis Viagran, District 3
  • John Courage, District 9
  • Philip Harris – Citizen Representative
  • Judy Trevino – Citizen Representative
UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION:
  • Find upcoming meeting dates for this Committee on the SASpeakUp page.
  • Access: The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA website or by calling 210.207.5555.

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Community Health

Community Health Committee shall oversee policies, plans and programs that affect the quality of life of our residents including the protection and enhancement of the natural environment, public health, human services, climate preparedness, solid waste, libraries, and parks. Additionally, the committee shall 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
UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION:
  • Find upcoming meeting dates for this Committee on the SASpeakUp page.
  • Access: The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA website or by calling 210.207.5555.

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Economic and Workforce Development

Economic and Workforce Development Committee shall oversee policies, plans and programs related to the vitality of the local economy, including the creation and retention of jobs, attraction of new businesses and private investments, support of small businesses, incentive policies and growth of targeted industries. The committee will also review the City's investments in education, workforce development and training (SA Ready to Work), as well as 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, and pursuing economic opportunity. 

Members:
  • Chair: Manny Pelaez, District 8
  • Phyllis Viagran, District 3
  • Adriana Rocha Garcia, District 4
  • Teri Castillo, District 5
UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION:
  • Find upcoming meeting dates for this Committee on the SASpeakUp page.
  • Access: The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA website or by calling 210.207.5555.

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Governance

Governance Committee shall be responsible for proposing, reviewing, and referring new policy initiatives to staff or other city council committees for action. This committee shall also provide initial oversight of the City’s intergovernmental affairs, including State and Federal legislative policy development, lobbying activities, and 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 
UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION:
  • Find upcoming meeting dates for this Committee on the SASpeakUp page.
  • Access: The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA website or by calling 210.207.5555.

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    Municipal Court Advisory

    Municipal Court Advisory Committee shall 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)
    UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION:
    • Find upcoming meeting dates for this Committee on the SASpeakUp page.
    • Access: The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA website or by calling 210.207.5555.

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      Planning and Community Development

      Planning and Community Development Committee shall oversee policies, plans and programs that promote orderly growth and development of the city as well as issues that serve to preserve the integrity of our city’s neighborhoods, including SA Tomorrow, the Strategic Plan to Respond to Homelessness, UDC policies, and 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 
      UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION:
      • Find upcoming meeting dates for this Committee on the SASpeakUp page.
      • Access: The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA website or by calling 210.207.5555.

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      Public Safety

      Public Safety Committee shall oversee matters related to public safety associated with fire protection, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency preparedness, police and law enforcement, and animal care services.

      MEMBERS
      • Chair: Melissa Cabello Havrda, District 6
      • Sukh Kaur, District 1
      • Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2
      • Marina Gavito, District 7
      UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION:
      • Find upcoming meeting dates for this Committee on the SASpeakUp page.
      • Access: The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA website or by calling 210.207.5555.

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        Transportation and Infrastructure

        Transportation and Infrastructure Committee shall review policies, plans and programs designed to enhance connectivity and mobility of all kinds, including the City’s capital improvement plans, select air service enhancements (SAT’s Strategic Development Plan updates shall be presented to the full City Council), congestion reduction projects, transit improvements – to include VIA’s Advanced Rapid Transit projects, as well as other multimodal transportation options – along with the greenway trail system development. 

        MEMBERS
        • Chair: John Courage, District 9
        • Sukh Kaur, District 1
        • Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2
        • Melissa Cabello Havrda, District 6
        • Marina Gavito, District 7 
        UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION:
        • Find upcoming meeting dates for this Committee on the SASpeakUp page.
        • Access: The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA website or by calling 210.207.5555.

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          IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ

          The official agenda is posted online in accordance with state law. This copy is for general information only. In the event of a conflict between this copy and the posted agenda, the posted agenda shall prevail. Questions concerning this agenda should be directed to the City Agenda Coordinator at (210) 207-7080.

          Disability Access Statement

          Meetings held at Municipal Plaza building are wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance is located at 103 Main Plaza. Accessible parking spaces are located at City Hall, 100 Military Plaza. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request (interpreters for the deaf must be requested forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting) by calling (210) 207-2098 V/TDD for assistance. Close captioning is available on broadcasts of the Council Meeting on cable channel 21-TVSA.