Youth Commission
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- PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Gardena Board/Commission/Committee 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 Board/Commission/Committee 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 Board/Commission/Committee considers the item or during Public Comment.
- If you wish to address the Gardena Board/Commission/Committee, 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 Board/Commission/Committee. The Board/Commission/Committee 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 Board/Commission/Committee will be given three (3) minutes to speak.
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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 MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
1. Samantha Badillo-Cordero 2. Anaiyah Harris 3. Aidan Madison 4. Abisola Ogundimu 5. Anaiya Bowers
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time where the public may address the Gardena Youth Commission on items that are not on the agenda, but within the Gardena Youth Commission jurisdiction. Comments should be limited to three minutes.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting of the Youth Commission, January 12, 2026
6. YOUTH COMMISSIONER REPORT
A. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Feedback - January 17, 2026
B. Teen Night Feedback - February 6, 2026
C. Japan Opportunity Updates
7. STAFF LIAISON REPORT
A. Water Safety Workshop
A CPR and First Aid class is already available to the city, in which the city would only assist employees with getting CPR certified. While Commissioners can get certified, they will not be able to teach others. An alternative would be a Water Safety Workshop that can teach the community about topic such as safe pool behavior, a simple CPR class, sun protection, etc. This workshop would be recurring and cover a range of topics.
B. Girl Boss Workshop - Activities and Vendors
What are some activities that you would like to see during the event? Are there any specific vendors you would like to see?
C. Youth in Government Day
D. City Council Presentation Date 2026
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Gardena Food Pantry Partnerships
B. New Youth Commissioner Appointed
A new Youth Commissioner, Ryan Henderson, will be appointed on February 10, 2026, at the City Council meeting.
9. OLD BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Gardena Youth Commission will adjourn to the next meeting at 6:30 pm on March 9, 2026.
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: February 6, 2026
