  | Arcata Downtown & Other Community Events | Public events in the heart of and around Arcata. |
| | City Council | Public meetings of the Arcata City Council. |
| | Community Events | City-related public events and community meetings in Arcata. |
| | Economic Development Committee | This committee advises the Council and staff on manufacturing, retail, tourism, business expansion and revitalization, business loans and agriculture. |
| | Energy Committee | This committee advises the Council about energy efficiency and conservation and conversion to greener energy sources within the community. |
| | Forest Management Committee | This committee advises the Council about implementing the Arcata Community Forest/Jacoby Creek Forest Management Plan, and forestry issues on City-owned forestland. |
| | Historic Landmarks Committee | The Historic Landmarks Committee advises the Council and staff on preserving Arcata’s heritage of older buildings. |
| | Holidays Observed | City offices are closed on these days. Essential and emergency services are still available. |
| | Infill Program Engagement | |
| | Oversight Board of the Successor Agency | This agency's role is to wind down the affairs of the City's former Redevelopment Agency, as all redevelopment agencies were dissolved Statewide by Governor Brown in 2012. |
| | Parks and Recreation Committee | This committee advises the Council on acquisition, development and improvement of parklands, recreation areas and regional trails. |
| | Planning Commission | Public meetings of the Arcata Planning Commission. Commissioners make decisions on most planning and physical development permits in Arcata. |
| | Public Safety Committee | The Public Safety Committee's primary focus is to provide a public forum for the City of Arcata, the Arcata Police Department and community members to share their public safety concerns and identify potential solutions. |
| | Transaction & Use Tax Oversight Committee | This committee makes recommendations to the Council on how Measure G tax revenue is spent to maintain city roads and run the Arcata Police Department. |
| | Transportation Safety Committee | This committee advises the Council on transportation matters. Committee members are interested in pedestrian, bicycle, skate boarding and public transit issues. |
| | Volunteer Work Days | Join the Environmental Services Department and community partners as they improve and maintain Arcata's open spaces. |
| | Wetlands & Creeks Committee | This committee advises the Council on creek, tideland, and wetland resources policy-making; vegetation, recreation, wildlife and fisheries management; and restoration and enhancement projects in City wetlands and creeks. |