Recreation and Parks Commission
** Revised **
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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. Stephen W. Dyson 2. Dontae Rayford 3. Eddy Lee Mathews 4. Woods Woolwine, Jr. 5. Philip A. Johnson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time where the public may address the Recreation Commission on items that are not on the agenda, but within the Recreation Commission's jurisdiction. Comments should be limited to three minutes.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Monday, January 12, 2026
6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review proposed revisions to Title 11 before Council presentation
9. STAFF LIAISON REPORT
A. Gardena Willows
B. Youth & Adult Sports
a. Youth Basketball season officially started Saturday, January 24, 2026 b. Youth Soccer Registration is open and will end on Saturday, February 28, 2026 c. Youth Soccer Clinics begin Tuesday and Thursdays February 17 - February 26, 2026 d. Youth Soccer Season starts Saturday, March 28, 2026 e. Adult Co-Ed Softball Registration begins Monday, March 2 - March 28, 2026
C. Past Events
a. B.R.I.D.G.E Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Nakaoka Community Center 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM b. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Parade Saturday, January 17, 2026 c. TRP Basketball begin Tuesday January 27, 2026, - March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Rush Gym d. Teen Night Friday February 6, 2026 Nakaoka Community Center
D. Upcoming Events
a. TRP Cupid Soiree Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Nakaoka Community Center b. Rising Roses UA Basketball Tournament Saturday February 14, 2026, 10:00 AM Rowley Park c. Youth Glow in The Dark Kickball Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Rush Gym d. Seniors on The Go Lakers Game Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:30 PM Nakaoka e. Mas Fukai Community Meeting Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mas Fukai Park f. Gardena Orchid Show Saturday March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Nakaoka Community Center g. Gardena's State of the City Thursday March 12, 2026, 6:00 PM Location TBA
E. Misc.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Recreation and Parks Commission will adjourn to the next meeting at 7:30pm 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
