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TOWN OF WOODSIDE
2955 WOODSIDE ROAD
WOODSIDE, CA 94062
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ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
Meets second Monday of each month, 4:00 p.m.; appointed for two-year term.
The Committee strengthens multigenerational community involvement by initiating, sponsoring and celebrating local art, creativity and cultural activities including, but not limited to, the areas of art, photography, design, music, horticulture, culinary arts, literature, drama and dance. The Committee will create opportunities to educate, inform and engage the community about cultural affairs and will organize and supervise events to showcase local creative talent
LIVESTOCK AND EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Meets fourth Wednesday of each month; 5:30 p.m.; appointed for two-year term.
The Committee reviews applications for professional stable permits and forwards recommendations to the Planning Commission. It also reviews applications for exceptions to the private stable regulations and forwards recommendations to the Planning director. It conducts inspections of stables in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Code. The Committee develops and supports education and information programs which aid the community in sustaining, protecting enhancing and enjoying equestrian activities and facilities. The Committee is also a resource for Town Council, staff and residents on equestrian matters.
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
Meets fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; appointed for two-year term.
The Committee advises and assists the Town Council, Planning Commission and staff in implementing the policies and goals of the Open Space and Conservation elements of the General Plan, specifically with respect to acquisition and maintenance of conservation easements and open space preservation.
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Meets first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; appointed for three-year term.
The Committee guides the activities of the community recreation programs.
SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Meets fourth Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m.; appointed for two-year term.
The Committee advises and assists the Town Council, Planning Commission, and staff on conservation, open space, noise, public services and facilities as pertaining to the elements of the Town's General Plan.
TRAILS COMMITTEE
Meets second Thursday of each month, 3:00 p.m.; appointed for two-year term.
The Committee reviews land divisions, subdivisions and conditional use permits for locations for equestrian, pedestrian and bicycle trails and makes recommendations to the staff and to the Planning Commission.
WOODSIDE HISTORY COMMITTEE
Meets second Thursday of each month, 10:00 a.m.; appointed for two-year term.
The Committee advises the Town Council and staff regarding actions, policies and plans relating to historic preservation.
Committees are volunteer positions and serve in an advisory capacity to the Town Council.
Interested residents may request information and applications Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1-5:00 p.m., from the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, or telephone (650) 851-6790, or through the Town’s web site at www.woodsidetown.org. Vacancies are open until filled.
