Recreation and Parks Commission
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- Agenda Items - At the time the Board/Commission/Committee considers the item or during Public Comment.
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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
Approval of RPC Special Meeting, Monday March 16, 2026
6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Stephen W. Dyson Dontae Rayford Eddy Lee Mathews Woods Woolwine Jr. Phillip A. Johnson
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Recreation Activity Resource Guide b. FIFA
9. STAFF LIAISON REPORT
1. Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve a. Senior Stroll Thursdays 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM b. Sunday Stroll Sunday April 12, 2026, 1:00 – 4:00 PM c. Earth Day Clean-up Saturday, April 18, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Nakaoka Community Center d. Saturday Stroll Saturday April 25, 206 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2. Youth & Adult Sports a. Youth Soccer Season begins Saturday April 11, 2026, Rowley Park b. Adult Softball begins Friday, April 17, 2026, at Fukai Park c. Baseball & Softball Registration starts Monday, May 4, 2026 d. Baseball & Softball Clinics will be on Tuesday May 12, 2026 3. Past Events a. California Parks & Recreation Society Conference Tuesday, March 10, 2026 b. Gardena’s State of the City Thursday March 12, 2026, 6:00 PM Aquatics Center c. Casino Night Friday March 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Nakaoka Community Center d. Girl Boss Friday March 20, 2026, 6:00 PM Nakaoka Community Center e. Spring Equinox Saturday March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM Johnson Park f. Koi Show Saturday March 21 – March 22, 2026, 10:00 AM Nakaoka Community Center g. Basketball Banquet Sunday, March 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Rowley Park h. Easter Bunny Brunch Saturday, April 4, 2026, 8:30 AM Nakaoka Community Center i. Hoppin Good Time Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 AM Rowley Park j. TRP Blockbuster Movie Night 4. Upcoming Event a. Youth Chess Tournament Saturday, April 18, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Nakaoka Community Center b. Spring Community Yard Sale Saturday April 25, 2026, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mas Fukai c. Public Safety Day Saturday April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM City Hall d. Cinco de Mayo Parade Saturday May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM e. Boys 2 Men Friday May 8, 2026, 5;30 PM – 8:30 PM Nakaoka Community Center
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Recreation and Parks Commission will adjourn to the next meeting at 7:30 pm on May 11, 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.
The Recreation and Parks Commission will adjourn to the next meeting at 7:30pm on Month xx, 20xx.
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: April 10, 2026