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.
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Planning
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Bertrum M. CeDillos, Chairman
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Robert Spates
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Shannon Lawrence, ViceChair
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 Art Kaskanian |
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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.
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Human
Services Commission
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Rene
G. Anderson, Chair
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Richard
Luna
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Barbara
Banks
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Patrice
Moore
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Sam
H. Joo
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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.
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Recreation
& Parks Commission
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Woods
Woolwine, Jr., Chair
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Shoji
Nishida
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Stephen
L. Dyson
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Kay
Winter
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Terri
Hasse |
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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.
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Senior
Citizens Commission
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Vacancy
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Martha
A. Kirksey |
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Helen
Carson
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Vacancy
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Warner
Foster
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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.
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Gardena
Youth Commission
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Paula
M. Ramirez, Chair
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Vacancy
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Phylicia
Johnson
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Vacancy
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Emily
J. M. Saenz
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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.
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Gardena
Cable Usage Corporation
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Stephen
L. Dyson
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Christopher
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Edward
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Diane
Schweitzer |
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Ingrid
Tsukiyama
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Vacancy
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