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Boards, Commissions, and Committees Overview
Latest Update - February, 2008: Click here to learn about opportunities to serve on a Redwood City Board, Commission, or Committee!
The following are abbreviated descriptions of the various
City boards, commissions, and committees that currently have
vacancies; these descriptions do not constitute the entire
scope of the elements or duties of each advisory body.
Complete descriptions, qualifications, and requirements for
serving are available by calling the City Clerk’s office
at 650-780-7220, visiting the Clerk’s office at City
Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road, or by visiting the City Clerk’s
website.
The basic requirements are that applicants must have an interest
in civic involvement, and must be 18 years of age or older,
a United States citizen, and a resident of incorporated Redwood
City (some board or commission positions may have additional requirements or preferred areas of expertise).
This page was updated in February, 2008.
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Architectural Review Committee
As a member of this active and visible committee, you will advise the City Council, Planning Commission, Planning Manager, and Zoning Administrator on matters concerning the architectural design of commercial and multi-family residential development. For example, this Committee will r eview and make recommendations on design guidelines; on applications for Architectural Permits for new construction, facade enhancements, signs, and telecommunications facilities; as well as on architectural aspects of unusual or controversial projects. Meetings are on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 a.m. and additional special night and morning meetings as needed .
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Board of Building Review
Members of this Board work with the City’s Building & Inspection Division to review and make recommendations to the City Council on building regulatory codes, and to hear appeals on decisions regarding building materials and types of construction. Meetings are on the call of the chairperson, usually at the request of Building and Inspection .
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Civic Cultural Commission
The City’s Cultural Element of the General Plan states that, “Cultural activities make the difference between living and merely existing.” This Commission advises the City Council and City Manager on matters affecting the beauty and culture of the City. The group maintains the public art inventory, sponsors an elementary school art contest, summer concerts, and provides large and small grants to public and non-profit groups providing cultural activities or instruction. Meetings are on the 1 st Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm.
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Historic Resources Advisory Committee
The purpose of this committee is to advocate the preservation and appropriate rehabilitation of historically significant properties and structures in Redwood City. This Committee advises the Planning Commission on the protection of historic landmarks and districts, encourages public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the City’s role in local and regional history, and fosters civic and neighborhood pride and a sense of identity based on the recognition and use of historic and cultural resources. Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 7:00 pm.
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Home Improvement Loan Committee
With the goal of improving Redwood City’s housing and neighborhood conditions, maintaining attractive neighborhoods and halting deterioration of older homes, this committee reviews and considers qualified applications for home improvement loans. Using money from federal grants, the City’s program includes free counseling and low-interest loans for cleanup, repair and paint, structural work, electrical and mechanical repairs, and plumbing. The committee reviews issues of credit, amortization conditions, loan deferrals, collateral, and other elements of the program. Meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00am.
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Housing and Human Concerns Committee
The objective of this committee is to advocate for and monitor the basic needs and housing needs for the entire community with a special focus on disadvantaged residents, to improve the quality of life of Redwood City residents and to assure that human considerations are given adequate importance in physical and economic decision making. This includes monitoring changing social needs, recommending improvements in services, promoting awareness of and advocating solutions to social issues with a special emphasis on housing and developing and recommending community development block grant programs and strategies. This committee makes recommendations to the Council on expenditures within a budget of approximately $1.5 million. Meetings are on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
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Library Board
The Redwood City Library system has a Downtown Library and three community libraries. The Board's responsibility is to represent and serve as a voice for the Redwood City community, and to develop policies necessary for the administration and governance of the library system. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 pm.
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Park and Recreation Commission
Redwood City ’s many parks, facilities, recreation and community service programs are an integral part of our community’s quality of life. The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on policies regarding the acquisition and development of parks, the Open Space element of the City’s general plan, and recreational related programming. In the past, Commissioners joined staff in working with neighbors for the renovation of Stafford, Stulsaft, Andrew Spinas, Maddux, and Fleishman Parks and in the development of the Phil Shao Skate Park. Meetings are the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission takes under consideration and advises the City Council on many planning issues dealing with what is built in the City. This Commission makes recommendations about the overall General Plan for the City, reviews specific plans for neighborhoods or other specific areas, such as the proposed Downtown Precise Plan, and evaluates the environmental impacts of proposed projects. It also reviews and comments on building subdivisions and significant developments. Meetings are usually the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. However special meetings are sometimes held on the other Tuesdays as needed.
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Port Commission
The Port of Redwood City is the only deepwater port in the Bay Area south of San Francisco. The five-member Board of Port Commissioners governs the Port, and is responsible for its supervision and management including the selection of the Executive Director and establishing the annual Port budget. The Port Commission sets policy and decides uses for the maritime, industrial, commercial, and recreational property of the Port and adjacent waterfront areas. The Commission is also responsible for establishing rental and related charges for the use of Port maritime facilities and the Port of Redwood City Marina. Meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:00 am, and may meet in additional special sessions.
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Senior Affairs Commission
The purpose of the Senior Affairs Commission is to promote awareness of older adult issues and trends in the areas of social, economic, and personal needs. Members make recommendations and advise the City Council and City Manager regarding the funding of programs and services that operate within Redwood City for the benefit of the City's older adult population. Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm.
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