Community Services Commission

Meeting Information

Schedule of 2026 Community Services Commission Meetings(PDF, 150KB)

Community Services Commission meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m.

City Council Chamber
1424 Mission Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Next Meeting:
Community Services Commission Regular Meeting - April 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers

Commission Meeting Videos

Purpose, Membership, and Terms

The Community Services Commission is a seven member body that act in advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to activities promoting the health, interests and well-being of the City's senior citizen and youth populations, and all matters pertaining to parks and public recreation; recommends policies for the control, management, and use of Community Services facilities; recommends the acquisition, use, and relinquishment of Community Services facilities; advise the City Council on development of recreation areas, facilities, programs, and improved recreation services; recommends the adoption of standards on organizations, personnel, areas and facilities, program and financial support; and takes periodic inventories of recreation services that exist or may be needed and interprets the need of the public to the City Council and Community Services Director. Qualification for serving on the commission consist of being a resident elector (registered voter) of the city. Members are appointed to a three-year term, with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms, plus one partial term (if applicable).

Commission Members

• Anthony W. Lai, Chair (Term ends 12/31/2026)
• Anne Bagasao, Vice Chair (Term ends 12/31/2027)
• Bryan Samuels, Commissioner (Term ends 12/31/2027)
• Stephen L. Plotkin, Commissioner (Term ends 12/31/2026)
• Leslie Albe Field, Commissioner (Term ends 12/31/2026)
• Teresa Petrich, Commissioner (Term ends 12/31/2028)
• Lauren Weinberger, Commissioner (Term ends 12/31/2027)
• City Council Liaison, Sheila Rossi, Mayor

Staff Liaison
Melissa Snyder, Community Services Deputy Director
(626) 403-7362

Agendas & Minutes

(C) = Cancelled
(R) = Rescheduled
(SM) = Special Meeting