Social Services Commission
The Social Services Commission addresses issues concerning the City's veterans, homeless population, adults with developmental disabilities, and children with special needs.
Governing Code: Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 20, Sections 13.20.010 - 13.20.08
Social Services Commission Meeting Minutes
Members
Social Services Commission members and term dates
| Office |
Name |
Term Begins |
Term Expires |
| Member |
Deborah R. Bickford |
7-2-2024 |
6-30-2028 |
| Member |
Jocelyn De La Rosa |
7-1-2025 |
6-30-2027 |
| Member |
Stephen Leys |
7-1-2022 |
6-30-2026 |
| Vice Chair |
Teresa Furey |
7-1-2025 |
6-30-2029 |
| Chair |
Karen Pryor |
7-2-2024 |
6-30-2027 |
| Member |
Kenneth Johnson |
7-1-2025 |
6-30-2029 |
| Member |
Melissa Wright |
7-1-2024 |
6-30-2028 |
Staff Liaison
Viet Hoang, Deputy City Manager
Zulma Gent, Management Associate
(310) 618-5880
SocialServicesCommission@TorranceCA.Gov
Meetings
4th Thursday 6 p.m.
West Annex Commission Room
3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503
Agenda
January 22, 2026 DARK(PDF, 90KB)
February 26, 2026(PDF, 728KB)
March 26, 2026(PDF, 383KB)
April 23, 2026(PDF, 263KB)