If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:
- PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Gardena Beautification Commission at publiccomment@cityofgardena.org two (2) hours before the meeting starts on the day of the meeting and write "Public Comment" in the subject line.
- ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENT: The Gardena Beautification Commission will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:
- Agenda Items - At the time the Commission considers the item or during Public Comment.
- If you wish to address the Gardena Beautification Commission, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to staff. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Commission. The Commission cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the Commission will be given three (3) minutes to speak.
The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email cityclerk@cityofgardena.org at least 24 business hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available.
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS
- Treat everyone courteously;
- Listen to others respectfully;
- Exercise self-control;
- Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
- Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and
- Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
Thank you for your attendance and cooperation
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. Darlene Castillo 2. Paulette C. Francis 3. Sam Kang 4. Paula May 5. Daniel Medina 6. Ochuwa Oghie 7. Giovanny Rivera 8. Esther Trujillo
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time where the public may address the Beautification Commission on items that are not on the agenda, but within the Beautification Commission jurisdiction. Comments should be limited to three minutes.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 17, 2025 - Minutes
5. FINANCE REPORT
1. Finance Report ending – July 31, 2025
6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
1. Police Department Update - Graffiti and Illegal Dumping
7. STAFF LIASON REPORT
1. Upcoming City Events
8. OLD BUSINESS
1. Community Garden Discussion
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. New Commissioner Introduction 2. Keep Gardena Beautiful Day Updates and Discussion 3. Halloween Home Decorating Contest Discussion 4. Home of the Month Plaque Voting
10. HOME OF THE MONTH
1. Review and vote for Home of the Month 2. Home of the Month submission-reminder
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Gardena Beautification Commission will adjourn to the next meeting at 5:30pm on September 18, 2025.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
Date Posted: August 18, 2025
