The City of Santa Clara has the following City Committees established to focus on many projects, initiatives and issues. The City Committees are comprised of appointed Councilmembers, City staff and partners.

The list below also includes Ad Hoc, Charter Review and Special Committees established for special projects and initiatives. View the links below for additional information for City Committees.

View the 2025 City Committees & Outside Agencies List

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee

Established on September 29, 1992, to review accessibility issues, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee includes individuals and representatives from community organizations such as VIA Rehabilitation, Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, and the Adult Independence Development Center.

Member: Councilmember Raj Chahal
Alternate Member: Councilmember Kevin Park

Audit Committee

Reviews the annual independent audits, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit Report, Electric Utility Financial Statements, Stadium Authority Financial Statements, and City Auditor’s Annual Report. In addition, the Committee reviews a variety of City and Stadium Authority audits and reports as described in the City Auditor's workplan, Meetings are attended with the independent auditor.

Members:
Councilmember Karen Hardy (Chair)
Councilmember Albert Gonzalez
Councilmember Raj Chahal

Alternate Member: Councilmember Kevin Park

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Originally established on May 14, 1991, the Committee was established to explore developing safe bicycle lanes and routes on City streets. The Committee name and duties was revised in March 25, 2014 to include pedestrian aspects and to also provide input on non-engineering activities to increase pedestrian and bicycle usage in the City.

Members:
Councilmember Karen Hardy (Chair)

Alternate Member: Councilmember Suds Jain

Economic Development and Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc)

The Economic Development and Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc) will be limited in duration, and following 2025, the City Council will assess the continuation or adjustments to the Committee. The Economic Development and Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc) Committee focus will be on establishment of Economic Development Programs and Economic Development Impact/Opportunities Related to 2026 Major Events.

Members:
Mayor Lisa Gillmor (Chair)
Councilmember Kelly Cox (Member)
Councilmember Albert Gonzalez (Member)

Alternate Member: Councilmember Karen Hardy

Governance and Ethics Committee

The Governance and Ethics Committee was established by Council action on February 5, 2019, to consolidate the Governance Committee, Ethics Committee, and the Facilities Naming and Honorary Recognition Ad Hoc Committee. The Committee focuses on the refinement or establishment of policies and procedures regarding City Council operations and general good government practices, as well as the further implementation of the City’s Code of Ethics & Values program. This committee is also responsible for reviewing requests for facility naming and honorary recognitions.

Members:
Councilmember Suds Jain (Chair)
Councilmember Raj Chahal (Member)
Councilmember Kevin Park (Member)

Alternate Member: Vice Mayor Kelly Cox

Other Active Committees

Measure I Bond Compliance Oversight Committee

On November 5, 2024, voters in the City of Santa Clara approved ballot Measure I, the Public Facilities and Infrastructure Bond Measure. This general obligation bond authorizes the issuance of $400 million to help address over $600 million in unfunded infrastructure needs, including aging fire stations, storm drain systems, and aquatic facilities. City staff have identified priority projects within the Expenditure Plan, and the bond funding will provide a clear path forward for making essential repairs and improvements across Santa Clara. As required by Measure I, the City is establishing a Bond Compliance Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of Measure I projects.