Established in 1995 

The Art Committee was formed by the City Council to guide and encourage the growing artist community within Sand City. The general functions and responsibilities of the committee are to promote and enhance art programs in Sand City; to develop recommendations for and to advise the City Council on artistic matters in Sand City; to supervise and coordinate the activities, programs, and exhibits sponsored by the City; and to solicit support and contributions for art programs in Sand City. 

All members are appointed for one year terms:

The Coastal Committee was formed by the City Council to ensure coastal preservation and encourage only limited development.

All members are appointed for two-year terms:

Established in the mid-1980s 

The Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews architectural design of new development and makes recommendations to the City Council. The roles of the DRC are as follows:

1.  Working with appropriate City staff and advisors, develop recommendations on design, planning, land use, and development issues to the City Council
2. Working with appropriate staff and advisors, develop design guidelines and standards for development projects and neighborhoods in Sand City
3. Has design permit authority for new residential, commercial, and industrial development and major remodeling
4. Serves in an advisory capacity to City Council in considering site plan approvals for all land use entitlement in  San City
5. Serves as an advisory body at the request of the City Council in review of major urban design issues and land use issues involving General Plan updates and specific plans
6. Works with Planning Department on an informal basis when formulating urban design policy for City Council consideration

All members are appointed for two year terms:

The Housing Committee was formed by the City Council to provide review and insight on the number and kind of housing units proposed for Sand City. To carry out its responsibilities, the Housing Committee will have the following primary roles:

1. Working with appropriate staff and advisors, develop recommendations on housing issues to the full City Council
2. Working with appropriate staff and advisors, develop recommendations to enable the City to meet its legal requirements in regard to the Housing Element of the General Plan and affordable hosing for low and moderate income residents
3. Working with appropriate staff and advisors, develop recommendations for City programs and policies to meet community housing needs

All members are appointed for two-year terms:

The Parking Committee was formed in 2006 to address growing parking and congestion problems within Sand City, particularly within the West End District.

All members are appointed for two-year terms:

The Personnel and Budget Committee addresses the City Budget and personnel policy issues. This committee reports to the City Council. To carry out its responsibilities, the Budget and Personnel Committee will have the following primary roles:

Budget

1. Working with appropriate City staff and financial advisors, develop recommendations on budget, financial, and business issues for consideration by the full City Council
2. Working with appropriate City staff and financial advisors, review the annual fiscal City budget, for consideration by the full City Council 
3. Review and consider the annual audit reports on City operations, then develop comments and/or recommendation for full Council consideration
4. Identify potential or pending budget/financial issues or problems and then develop appropriate responses
5. Review on-going City financial operations and work with appropriate staff for improvements

Personnel

1. Working with appropriate City staff and personnel consultant, develop recommendations on personnel matters for consideration by the full City Council
2. Working with appropriate City staff and personnel consultant, develop and maintain a personnel policies manual for City staff for consideration by the full City Council
3. Working with the appropriate staff, monitor and review the City's personnel policies and practices then update or improve as necessary
4. Identify potential or pending personnel issues and problems then develop appropriate responses 

All members are appointed for two-year terms:

The Public Safety Committee was formed by the City Council to provide input and guidance to the area safety providers. Public safety functions include police, fire, certain public works, and other issues related to the general safety of Sand City residents, property owners, businesses, etc. To carry out its responsibilities, the Public Safety Committee will have the following roles:

1. Working with the appropriate staff and advisors, develop recommendations on public safety matters
2. Working with appropriate staff, develop funding recommendations to the Budget and Personnel Committee and full City Council on Public Safety matters
3. Identify and develop response to public safety issues and problems
4. Review on-going operations of the City's public safety programs/agencies and work with staff for improvements
5. Work with City department heads and City Manager on developing new public safety programs and funding for such programs
6. Assist department heads and City Manager in maintaining and improving Sand City's public safety programs
7. Discuss other public safety matters including general personnel issues, procedures, benefits, etc. with department heads and City Manager (not related to any personnel grievance or disciplinary action or procedure)

All members are appointed for two-year terms:

The West End Oversight Committee provides oversight and guidance for the West End Event.

All members are appointed for two-year terms: