Gardena names Mina Semenza city clerk emeritus; treasurer Guy Motto honored
July 03, 2026 | Gardena, Los Angeles County, California
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The Gardena City Council on July 2 presented formal commendations recognizing two longtime municipal officials.
The council read and adopted a resolution honoring Mina Semenza for more than 13 years of service as city clerk and bestowed upon her the title of "city clerk emeritus," effective July 2026. Semenza accepted the recognition and addressed the audience, thanking family, staff and community partners; she framed the role as a privilege rooted in public service and emphasized transparency and civic engagement as hallmarks of her tenure.
Separately, the council presented a resolution recognizing Guy Motto for his service as city treasurer. Motto thanked colleagues and staff, acknowledged his learning curve as an elected official and expressed appreciation to the residents of Gardena for their support.
Quote: "Serving residents of Gardena has not simply been an honor. It has been one of the defining privileges of my life," Mina Semenza said as she accepted the title of city clerk emeritus.
Why it matters: The commendations publicly acknowledge institutional memory and continuity in city government and mark personnel transitions that affect how resident services and municipal records are managed going forward. The city also announced a brief reception and a time-capsule opening as part of the celebration.
The council recessed for a short break to reseat council members, take photographs and open a 50-year time capsule outside City Hall before adjourning the special meeting.
The council read and adopted a resolution honoring Mina Semenza for more than 13 years of service as city clerk and bestowed upon her the title of "city clerk emeritus," effective July 2026. Semenza accepted the recognition and addressed the audience, thanking family, staff and community partners; she framed the role as a privilege rooted in public service and emphasized transparency and civic engagement as hallmarks of her tenure.
Separately, the council presented a resolution recognizing Guy Motto for his service as city treasurer. Motto thanked colleagues and staff, acknowledged his learning curve as an elected official and expressed appreciation to the residents of Gardena for their support.
Quote: "Serving residents of Gardena has not simply been an honor. It has been one of the defining privileges of my life," Mina Semenza said as she accepted the title of city clerk emeritus.
Why it matters: The commendations publicly acknowledge institutional memory and continuity in city government and mark personnel transitions that affect how resident services and municipal records are managed going forward. The city also announced a brief reception and a time-capsule opening as part of the celebration.
The council recessed for a short break to reseat council members, take photographs and open a 50-year time capsule outside City Hall before adjourning the special meeting.
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