Family & Human Services Advisory Committee

Advises and recommends programs designed to meet the social needs of the City. Candidates should have an active interest in social services and an awareness of the needs of the residents. Professional or volunteer experience in social service management would be helpful, but not required.

Meeting Date:  Third Wednesday of the month

Meeting Time:  5:30 p.m.

Location:  Neighborhood Center

Council Liaison:  Gustavo R. Velasco, Councilmember

Executive Secretary:  Sylvia Arias, Children Services Supervisor

Friends of the Library

Supports the Santa Fe Springs City Library by volunteering for events and programs held in the library and supports the library by raising funds for library programs and materials.Members should have the Library's vision and interest of public education and information.

Meeting Date:  First Friday of the month

Meeting Time:  5:30 p.m.

Location:  Santa Fe Springs City Library

Council Liaison:  Betty Putnam, Mayor Pro Tem

Executive Secretary:  Hilary Keith, Director of Library & Cultural Services

Heritage Arts Advisory Committee

Serves as a review panel to ensure that all City Council established criteria have been met with regards to commissioning public art. Candidates should have an interest in public art.

Meeting Date:  Last Tuesday of every month.No meeting in December.

Meeting Time:  9:30 a.m.

Location:  Heritage Park Train Depot

Council Liaison:  Betty Putnam, Mayor Pro Tem and Gustavo R. Velasco, Councilmember

Executive Secretary:  Hilary Keith, Director of Library & Cultural Services

Historical Advisory Committee

Collects and preserves memorabilia relative to the history of Santa Fe Springs. Candidates should have an interest in the heritage and historical preservation of the City.

Meeting Date:  Second Wednesday in January and First Wednesday in April, July, and October

Meeting Time:  5:30 p.m.

Location:  Heritage Park Train Depot

Council Liaison:  Betty Putnam, Mayor Pro Tem

Executive Secretary:  Hilary Keith, Director of Library & Cultural Services

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Advises on programs that best meet the recreational needs of the community; assists in policy formation regarding conservation and recreational activities. Candidates should have an active interest in sports, recreation programs and open-space preservation.

Meeting Date:  First Wednesday of the month, except July, August, and December

Meeting Time:  7:00 p.m.

Location:  City Hall Council Chambers

Council Liaison:  Joseph D. Serrano Jr., Councilmember

Executive Secretary:  Carole Joseph, Director of Recreation Services

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Plans and conducts projects that will foster mutual understanding about Senior Citizens. Candidates must be 60 years of age or older with an active interest in Senior affairs.

Meeting Date:  Second Wednesday of the month

Meeting Time:  10:00 a.m.

Location:  Neighborhood Center

Council Liaison:  Betty Putnam, Mayor Pro Tem

Executive Secretary:  Jo Ann Madrid, Senior Services Supervisor

Youth Leadership Advisory Committee

Fosters greater involvement of youth in the community and municipal government. The committee studies problems, activities, and concerns of youth as they relate to municipal programs or projects of the City and recommends solutions to the Council. Candidates must be between the ages of 13 and 18 years. No more than 2 family members may participate on the committee during any term.

Meeting Date:  First Monday of the month

Meeting Time:  6:00 p.m.

Location:  City Hall Council Chambers

Council Liaison:  Louie Gonzalez, Mayor

Executive Secretary:  Jeff Mahlstede, Recreation Supervisor