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. Elected officials are not allowed to serve on Commissions, but Citizens may serve on multiple Commissions. If interested please complete the Commission Application found under each Commission section and email to cityclerk@cityofgardena.org

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. The term of service for a member of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission is two years and the monthly rate of pay is $100. Members are required to attend scheduled meetings in order to receive the monthly rate of pay. Elected officials are not allowed to serve on Commissions, but Citizens may serve on multiple Commissions.

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• Deryl Henderson – Chair
• Stephen P. Langley – Vice-Chair
• Jules Kanhan – Commissioner
• Steve Sherman – Commissioner
• Ronald Wright-Scherr – Commissioner

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 6:00 p.m. in the Human Services Building, located at 1651 W. 162nd Street. The term of service for a member of the Human Services Commission is two years and the monthly rate of pay is $50. Members are required to attend scheduled meetings in order to receive the monthly rate of pay. Elected officials are not allowed to serve on Commissions, but Citizens may serve on multiple Commissions.

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• LaWanda Staten – Chair
• Shari Farmer – Commissioner
• Sharon Pamplin – Commissioner
• Valerie Loduem – Commissioner
  
• Tanoh Amoa (King Nat) Jr. – Commissioner

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. The term of service for a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission is two years and the monthly rate of pay is $50. Members are required to attend scheduled meetings in order to receive the monthly rate of pay. Elected officials are not allowed to serve on Commissions, but Citizens may serve on multiple Commissions.

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• Woods Woolwine, Jr. – Chair
• Stephen W. Dyson – Commissioner
• Carrie Scott – Commissioner
• Eddy Lee Mathews – Commissioner
• Phillip Johnson – Commissioner

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 3:00pm at the Nakaoka Community Center, located at 1670 W. 162nd Street, at the Civic Center. The term of service for a member of the Senior Citizens Commission is two years and the monthly rate of pay is $50. Members are required to attend scheduled meetings in order to receive the monthly rate of pay. Elected officials are not allowed to serve on Commissions, but Citizens may serve on multiple Commissions.

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• Peggy Evans – Chair
• Linda Barentine -Vice-Chair
• Shari Farmer – Commissioner
• Patricia A. Worthy – Commissioner
• Joyce Warren – Commissioner

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. The term of service for a member of the Youth Commission is two years and members are appointed on a volunteer basis. Elected officials are not allowed to serve on Commissions, but Citizens may serve on multiple Commissions.

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• Samantha Badillo Cordero – Commissioner
• Damilola Ogundimu – Commissioner      
• Anaiyah Harris – Commissioner
• Aidan Madison – Commissioner

The City of Gardena Economic Advisory Commission (GEBAC)

Its mission is to promote economic opportunities by establishing and preserving a business and job friendly environment to attract and retain businesses, industry and commerce, that will enhance Gardena’s economic viability, financial stability, and improve the overall quality of life of its residents.

GEBAC meets on the 3rd Wednesday of odd months at 12:00 p.m.

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Click here for Unscheduled Vacancy Notice

• Steve Rogers – Chair
• Gilbert Bernal Jr. – Commissioner
• Gene Hale – Commissioner
• Louis Enriquez – Commissioner
• Jules Laross Kanhan – Commissioner
• Josh Bettencourt – Commissioner
• Moe Shemirani – Commissioner
• Naresh Solanki – Commissioner
• Edward Yoon – Commissioner
• Kale Morita – Commissioner

Gardena Beautification Commission

Comprised of nine members, including a Councilmember (as Chairperson), eight citizens and a few staff advisors, this Commission is involved with all aspects of improving the physical environment of Gardena. Commission projects include elimination of graffiti, beautification of streets and parkways, tree planting, and other related activities. The Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Management Information Center (MIC) located at City Hall.

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• Paulette C Francis – Chairperson 
• Paula May – Commissioner
• Dan Medina – Commissioner
• Ochuwa Oghie – Commissioner
• Barbara Phillips – Commissioner
• Esther Trujillo – Commissioner
• Patricia Worthy – Commissioner

Rent Mediation Board

Each Councilmember shall appoint one member from each of the three member groups and each member shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. On April 10, 1987, an Ordinance of the City of Gardena became effective that established mandatory mediation and hearings for residential rental units within the City of Gardena. The term of service for a member of the Rent Mediation Board coincides with the term of the City Council member by whom they were appointed, and the monthly rate of pay is $50. Members are required to attend scheduled meetings in order to receive the monthly rate of pay. Elected officials are not allowed to serve on Commissions, but Citizens may serve on multiple Commissions.

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Micaela T. Bryant
Ki Young Park
Margie Hoyt
Cassandra Villa

Gerlin Munoz
Tim McClone
Burt Nakamura
Jack Nemeth, Chair
Vacancy

Florence D. Bagsby
Paul Hall
Joanne Brown
Woods Woolwine
Doris Sims