Budget and Finance Committee.  The Budget and Finance Committee reviews and signs the monthly List of Demands together with any supporting documentation.   The Committee reviews the monthly Treasurer’s reports for accuracy and adherence to City policy.  The Committee is involved in the City’s annual budget process.  The Committee reviews the City’s investment policy, explores alternative short-term investments to maximize the rate of return on available City funds, and identifies possible new sources of revenue.   The Committee serves as City Council representatives on the Citizen’s Investment Advisory Committee.  The Committee reviews the annual Audit Report and Management Letter and reports to the City Council with recommendations.  The Chairman of the Committee serves as the City’s principal representative on the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board of Directors. 

The Committee serves to assist the City Manager in advising the Council on matters of insurance and risk management, attends semi-annual meetings of the CJPIA, votes on membership applications, and if necessary, dismissal from CJPIA membership, approves the CJPIA’s annual budget, and serves on the CJPIA executive committee.

The Committee serves as an advisory resource to the City Council and staff on Capital Improvement Projects.  The Committee obtains the City Council’s consensus on prioritization of projects and reviews staff’s annual update of the 7-year Capital Improvement Plan.  The Committee assists in the preparation of the Capital Improvement Plan for the upcoming Fiscal Year.  The Committee can meet as needed in order to assist the City Manager and City Engineer prioritize capital projects and to guide staff on seeking grant applications.

Community Development and Public Safety Committee.  The Community Development and Public Safety Committee is responsible with the review and interpretation of the City’s General Plan, Zoning Code, and Subdivision of Land Ordinance.  This committee is not formed on an ad-hoc basis.  The Committee advises the City Council and makes recommendations on proposed revisions and amendments.  The Committee reviews all second dwelling unit applications for conformity to Villa Park codes.  The Committee advises the City Council and staff on streetscape plan implementation, reviews the City policy on approved trees for public improvements, reviews the final landscape plans that are required as a condition of approval, such as a Division of Land, Tract, or Parcel Map, and coordinates cooperative projects with other agencies.

The Committee is also charged with monitoring the operations of all agencies serving the City of Villa Park that relate to the safety and welfare of the general public, residents of Villa Park and their property, City employees and City property. Whenever a potentially unsafe condition arises, the Committee can study the situation with appropriate members of staff and recommend solutions for Council action. An ad hoc committee of citizens may be formed to assist in gathering information and making recommendations.  The Committee advises the City Council on matters relating to traffic, public safety, and public health; and a member may attend hearings and testify on behalf of Villa Park after obtaining consensus of Council.

City/Schools Advisory Committee.  The City/Schools Advisory Committee proactively addresses issues of Orange Unified School District schools within Villa Park boundaries, maintain open and honest communication, and foster a collaborative environment in order to resolve issues of mutual concern.  The Committee guidelines are to be finalized in a cooperative nature between the City and School District.   Prior to its formalization by the City Council, the City Liaison Committee met with two members of the School Board, and when possible, the principals and parent group leadership of each public school in order to address issues and seek resolution.

Human Resources Committee.  The Human Resources Committee serves as an advisory resource to the City Manager in personnel matters.  The Committee annually reviews and updates position descriptions and classifications as required; reviews surveys of compensation plans of other cities of comparable size and similar positions and of private industry to maintain competitive position standards; reviews internal personnel policies; may develop or review salary and fringe benefit recommendations; conducts periodic review of existing personnel forms - (position descriptions and City Manager performance evaluation); and coordinates the completion of the annual performance appraisal of the City Manager.

Public Utilities and Transportation Committee.  The Public Utilities and Transportation Committee serves as an advisory resource to staff and the City Council on any matter related to the services of: the Serrano Water District; Southern California Edison Company; Southern California Gas Company; AT&T; Television Cable Franchisee; Trash Collection Franchisee; and any other function in this category.  The Chair formally represents the Council to these and other related entities.  The Committee also oversees ground and air transportation items to include aviation, fly-over impacts and airport related items as well as Orange County Transportation Authority issues.  The Committee will work with staff on transportation related grants.