Contact Information
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
(310) 603-0220 ext. 210
mquinonez@lynwood.ca.us
All commissions meet in the Lynwood City Council Chambers
Commissions & Boards
- Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board
- Personnel Board
- Planning Commission
- Public Safety / Traffic and Parking Commission
The various Commissions, Councils and Boards of the City of Lynwood provide input to both the City Council as well as staff on a variety of issues and topics. Community members are encouraged to attend, and participate in, any of the meetings noted here.
Commission Opportunities:
Individual members of the City Council appoint commissioners with the approval of a majority of the City Council. The City Council reserves the right to replace or transfer a commissioner through a majority vote of the Council.
Application
Current Lynwood residents may download a Commissioner Application. Completed applications are accepted in the City Clerk’s Office.
Commission Facts
- City elected officials are not allowed to serve in commissions.
- Citizens are not allowed to serve on more than one commission.
- The compensation for serving on a commission is a stipend of $50 paid per meeting attended.
- Agendas and minutes are published and available in the City’s agenda archive.
- Folder containing Commissions & Boards agendas for 2020 can be found HERE.
- Folder containing Commissions & Boards agendas older than 2020 can be found HERE.
Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board
Composition:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission is a five (5) member board comprised of Lynwood residents and appointed by the Lynwood City Council.
Duties:
The CDBG Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Lynwood City Council on matters pertaining to the City’s Community Development Block (CDBG) Grant and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Grant Programs and use of funds. The CDBG and HOME grants provide funds to a variety of programs and activities principally for low income residents. The CDBG Commission assures that the housing and community development needs of Lynwood’s low income residents are addressed with the use of these funds
Term:
The CDGB Board is appointed by the City Council on an annual basis.
Stipend:
$50 per meeting attended.
| CDBG BOARD |
|---|
| Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in designated location on an as needed basis |
| Director: John Yonai |
| Staff: Suzanne Trejo |
| AUDREY CASAS |
| Re-Appointment Date: 12/15/2020 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Mayor Casanova |
| YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ |
| Re-Appointment Date: 12/15/2020 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Mayor Pro Tem Solache |
| SYLVIA RAMIREZ |
| Appointment Date: 12/15/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Flores |
| LARRY ESPARZA |
| Appointment Date: 01/19/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Santana |
| VACANT (By Appointment, Jennifer Monjarrez) |
| Appointment Date: 01/05/2021 |
| Term Expires: |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Soto |
Composition:
The Personnel Board is a five (5) member board comprised of Lynwood residents and appointed by the Lynwood City Council.
Duties:
The Personnel Board is responsible for appeals submitted by any person in the classified service relative to any appealable disciplinary action, dismissal, demotion or alleged violation of this chapter or the personnel rules, use of pre-trial rules in Personnel Hearings and to publish/post notices of tests, conduct and grade tests for positions in the classified service.
Term:
The Personnel Board is appointed by the City Council on an annual basis.
Stipend:
$50 per meeting attended.
| PERSONNEL BOARD |
|---|
| Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in designated location |
| Director: Patrick Matson |
| Staff: Maria Salas |
| LILIANA SANCHEZ |
| Re-Appointment Date: 12/15/2020 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: Mayor Casanova |
| GARY HARDIE |
| Re-Appointment Date: 12/15/2020 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Mayor Pro Tem Solache |
| DEONDRA TISDALE |
| Appointment Date: 02/21/21 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Flores |
| MARIA ALVARADO |
| Appointment Date: 01/05/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Santana |
| ROSEMILLIE LOPEZ |
| Appointment Date: 01/19/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Soto |
Composition:
The Planning Commission is a five (5) member board comprised of Lynwood residents and appointed by Lynwood City Council.
Duties:
The Planning Commission reviews zoning, planning, and land use matters that cannot be approved on an administrative level. The Planning Commission ensures that any development and land use applications are consistent with the requirements set forth in the Lynwood Municipal Code. The Commission also serves as an advisory board to the City Council and makes recommendations on all land use and development applications. The decisions and recommendations of the Commission are to ensure the welfare and well being of Lynwood residents.
Term:
The Planning Commission is appointed by the City Council on an annual basis.
Stipend:
$50 per meeting attended.
| PLANNING COMMISSION |
|---|
| Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in designated location |
| Director: John Yonai |
| Staff: Anel Zarate |
| FRANCISCO MARTIN |
| Appointment Date: 10/19/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: Mayor Casanova |
| VACANT (Held by Marisol Daniels) |
| Appointment Date: |
| Term Expires: |
| Appointed by: |
| Mayor Pro Tem Solache |
| ARTURO RAMIREZ |
| Appointment Date: 12/15/2020 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Flores |
| ROWLAND BECERRA |
| Re-Appointment Date: 10/19/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Santana |
| KENNETH WEST |
| Re-Appointment Date: 01/05/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Soto |
Public Safety / Traffic & Parking Commission
Composition:
The Public Safety, Traffic & Parking (P.S.T.P.) Commission is a five (5) member board comprised of Lynwood residents and appointed by the Lynwood City Council.
Duties:
The P.S.T.P. Commission reviews items that relate to transportation, parking and code enforcement. The P.S.T.P. Commission ensures that all items brought to the table follow the Lynwood Municipal Code. The P.S.T.P. Commission also serves as an advisory board to the City Council by making recommendations on all transportation related design and enforcement. The decisions and recommendations of the Commissioners are to ensure the public safety of Lynwood residents.
Term:
The P.S.T.P. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council on an annual basis.
Stipend:
$50 per meeting attended.
| PUBLIC SAFETY/TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION |
|---|
| Meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in designated location on an as needed basis |
| Director: Thomas Thornton |
| Staff: Laura Ochoa |
| JULIAN DEL REAL-CALLEROS |
| Appointment Date: |
| 10/19/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: Mayor Casanova |
| JOE BATTLE |
| Appointment Date: |
| 01/05/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Mayor Pro Tem Solache |
| FRANK CARRASCO |
| Appointment Date: 12/15/2020 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Flores |
| VACANT (Held by Rowland Becerra) |
| Re-Appointment Date: |
| Term Expires: |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Santana |
| EFREN LOPEZ |
| Appointment Date: 01/05/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Soto |
Composition:
Duties:
Term:
Stipend:
| CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE |
|---|
| Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in designated location |
| Director: John Yonai |
| Staff: Suzanne Trejo |
| JAIME ROBERTO FLORES |
| Appointment Date: 01/05/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by Mayor Casanova |
| BRENDA RIVERA |
| Re-Appointment Date: 12/15/20 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Mayor Pro Tem Solache |
| DANIEL SALAZAR |
| Appointment Date: 12/15/20 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Flores |
| LORENE REED |
| Appointment Date: 01/05/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Santana |
| ANDREA LOPEZ |
| Appointment Date: 01/05/2021 |
| Term Expires: 12/31/2021 |
| Appointed by: |
| Council Member Soto |