Parks, Recreation & Social Services Commission Members Commissioner Anderson, Susan - Chairperson Commissioner Stika, Madonna - Vice-Chairperson Commissioner Austin, Luvert M. Commissioner Heinemann, Margery Commissioner Williamson, Dorothy M. Meeting Dates: Every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month Time: 7:00pm Place: Lawndale City Hall Council Chambers Address: 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale CA 90260 Parks, Recreation & Social Services Agendas are available the Friday before a meeting at Lawndale City Hall in the Community Services Dept.& City Hall Foyer. Though not required by state law, most cities have a commission to advise the council regarding parks and recreational activities.  Lawndale's Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission was created by the City Council by ordinance in 1959.  The commission consists of five members and holds regular meetings at least once per month.  Commissioners receive a small stipend for each meeting attended.  The Director of Community Services serves as the staff representative to the commission. Section 2.36.100 of the municipal code describes the duties and responsibilities of the commission as follows. "A.   The commission is advisory to the city council in matters pertaining to social and leisure programs for the city. The commission may make recommendations to the city council on priorities for the development and provision of social and leisure programs for the citizens of Lawndale and the acquisition and operation of related facilities. B.     The commission will be responsible for assisting the city council and community services department in identifying and assessing areas of social and leisure needs, and for cooperating with other individuals and community agencies engaged in serving human needs to identify service gaps and areas of duplication within the community. C.    The commission shall encourage maximum availability of social and leisure opportunities within the community through appropriate scheduling of facilities and through the promotion of citizen participation in the development and operation of non-tax-supported programs. D.    The commission shall establish such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for its government and for the faithful performance of its duties."