Jun De Castro

This document outlines a three-year strategic roadmap for the City of Gardena's future, achieved through defined goals, objectives, and strategies. It encompasses the city's vision and serves as a guide for its operational direction.

This document, an interview with Mayor Tasha Cerda, outlines key initiatives and aspirations for the City of Gardena in 2026 and beyond. It focuses on bringing new businesses, fostering growth in manufacturing and aerospace industries, and highlights significant investments in infrastructure, including updated sewage systems, a new aquatic center, and a new senior center. The mayor also emphasizes the city's vibrant community events calendar and notable local food scene.

The meeting began with administrative proceedings, including a role call confirming all council members were present, followed by a closed session that lasted significantly longer than anticipated to address performance evaluation of the City Manager, labor negotiations, anticipated litigation, and existing litigation concerning Myaga Rightsmen versus City of Gardina. Upon returning to the regular session, the council recognized the retirement of two GTrans bus operators, Mary Morland and Ted Taylor, for their long service, estimated at 34 and 28 years, respectively. Following this, certificates of commendation were presented to the 20 participants who successfully completed the second annual Citizens Leadership Academy. The Human Services Commission provided an update, highlighting activities such as providing assistance through the community food pantry (440 visits), a back-to-school backpack giveaway assisting 330 students, and the rental assistance program which awarded over $156,000 in FY2024-2025. They also discussed upcoming holiday programs like Operation Gobble and Helping Heroes, and partnerships with local organizations such as the Kiwanas and Rotary Club. The agenda concluded with a video presentation on Gardina events and the reading of a proclamation designating November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday.

This document outlines KIPP Los Angeles Preparatory's Parent and Family Engagement Policy for its Title I, Part A programs. It details methods for involving parents and family members in policy development, the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and program evaluation through annual meetings, advisory council meetings, and surveys. The policy also addresses strategies for coordination with federal, state, and local programs, overcoming barriers to participation, and utilizing feedback to revise and improve family engagement practices for enhanced academic quality and school-family interactions.

The City Council meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance led by an eighth-grade student from St. Anthony of Padua. Following the invocation, the council recognized several entities and individuals. Presentations included the receipt of the Platinum Award through the South Bay Council of Governments Energy Recognition Program, highlighting upcoming energy-saving projects such as electric vehicle charging stations and HVAC/lighting upgrades at Rally Park and energy-efficient systems at the aquatic center. Certificates of Commendation were presented to retiring bus operator Lewis Alfred III for 27 years of service, permit technician Rita Lopez for 20 years of service, and building inspector John Moore for 11 years of service. Additionally, three youth residents, Ashley Lman, Kylie Bragg, and Josiah Davis, were honored with certificates for their courageous actions in rescuing a dog from a trash can compactor. The meeting also included presentations on the 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners and the Gardina videos presentation.