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City Commission, Corporation, Board and Committee members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council to advise the City on important programs and policy decisions. Public participation, therefore, is a vital component of the City’s governing system. All meetings of advisory groups are open to the public.

Planning and Environmental Quality Commission
Comprised of five members, this Commission was created in compliance with the State Government Code as an advisory agency to the City Council on all matters of land use and the environment. Its responsibilities are to make investigations and reports on the design and improvement of proposed subdivisions, and to submit reports and recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to zoning, land use, environment, the City’s General Plan and other related matters. This Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber located at City Hall.

Planning & Environmental Quality Commission

	Art Kaskanian, Chairman	Nolan Jamora, Commissioner
	Steve Sherman, Vice Chairman	Shannon Lawrence, Commissioner
	Brenda Jackson, Commissioner

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Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission is comprised of five members who are responsible for the development and utilization of human resources within the City for the betterment of the community. The Mayor and each Councilmember appoints one member-at-large to serve on this commission. Its responsibilities are to advise the Council on all matters relating to social conditions within the City, assess and report to the Council the social needs of the citizenry, and advise the Human Services Division on policy and program direction for meeting such needs and making appropriate recommendations to the Council. This Commission meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.in the Management Information Center (MIC) of the Council Chamber at City Hall.

Human Services Commission

	Rene G. Anderson, Chair	Richard Luna
	Barbara Banks	George Nakakura
	Jennifer Harris

Recreation and Parks Commission
This Commission is comprised of five members who advise the Council on matters relating to recreation and parks within the City. The Commission considers, advises, and/or recommends to the City Council the needs of the City pertaining to the acquisition, development, and use of facilities, buildings and structures for recreational and park purposes; promotes public interest in recreation and parks programs and regulations; consults and confers with public officials and agencies, citizens, civic, educational, professional, and other organizations. This Commission meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.in the Council Chamber located at City Hall.

Recreation & Parks Commission

	Woods Woolwine, Jr., Chair	Alexis Moore
	Stephen L. Dyson	Terri Hasse

Senior Citizens Commission
This Commission is comprised of five members who advise the Council on all matters relating to the needs and concerns of the City’s older adult population. The Commission coordinates its activities with those of the Affiliated Committee on Aging. This Commission meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.in Room G of Nakaoka Community Center, located at 1670 W. 162nd Street, at the Civic Center.

Senior Citizens Commission

	Martha A. Kirksey	Barbara Rosales
	Bill Labeau	Mildred Williams
	Fred Purifoy

Gardena Youth Commission
The Youth Commission is comprised of five members appointed by the City Council and five “at-large” members approved by the Commission and ratified by the City Council. The Commission identifies and evaluates youth and community problems, projects and concerns and makes recommendations to the City Council to resolve such issues. They act in the capacity of volunteers working in community activities with community groups, organizations and Recreation and Human Services staff. This Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.in the Management Information Center (MIC) of the Council Chamber at City Hall.

Gardena Youth Commission

	Paula M. Ramirez, Chair	Vacancy
	Phylicia Johnson	Vacancy
	Emily J. M. Saenz

City of Gardena Public Improvement Corporation
This Corporation is comprised of five members, appointed by the City Council, who execute financing documents and assist in the development of major public improvement projects in the City of Gardena. This Corporation meets on an annual basis, typically the month of August.

Gardena Cable Usage Corporation
This Corporation is comprised of nine members, appointed by the City Council, with the primary purpose of providing assistance to the general public by managing and encouraging the use of public access cable television. This Corporation meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall.

Gardena Cable Usage Corporation

	Stephen L. Dyson	Diane Schweitzer
	Edward Kim	Vacancy
	Ingrid Tsukiyama	Vacancy

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