1. CALL TO ORDER

Meeting Called to Order by President Welcome and meeting overview Approximately 6 minutes

2. ROLL CALL BY SECRETARY

Absences as of last regular Board Meeting: Jill Akahoshi (0), Sonia Alvarez Perez (0), Edwin Avila(0), Elvira Higuera (0), Bonney Klabunde (2), Wil Negrete (0), Yadira Sanchez (0), Jose Sermeno (1), Jay Stern (0) Approximately 4 minutes

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. Council Member Imelda Padilla, Council District 6

Approximately 25 minutes including Q&A

5. EXECUTIVE AND COMITTEE REPORT

a. President's Report b. Vice President's Report c. Treasurer's Report d. Secretary's Report e. Parliamentarian's Report f. Committee Chair Reports 1.Finance 3. Land Use 4. Outreach 5. Rules Approximately 2 minutes per committee

6. CITY/STATE/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ANNOUNCEMENTS

If present, PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELF and limit your comments to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise pre-arranged. One (1) question per stakeholder. For additional questions, please contact the representative directly. a. LAPD Mission Station — Senior Lead Officer Cuellar #38790 b. U.S. Congresswoman Luz Rivas - b. State Senator Caroline Menjivar — Katherine Castrejon d. State Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez - Marisol Sanchez c. State Assemblymember Pilar Shiavo — Crystal Carr d. Mayor Karen Bass — Genesis Discua e. CD6 Councilmember Imelda Padilla — Odalys Gomez Field Deputy. f. CD7 Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez -Roberto Lopez, Area Representative g. Department of Neighborhood Empowerment — Vincent Autiero, Neighborhood Empowerment Advocate h. Other Departments and Community Representatives Approximately 45 minutes

7. CONSENT CALENDAR

Agenda items 8 and 9 will be voted on without discussion. Any Board Member or Stakeholder may request that item(s) be removed and voted on separately. (Approximately 4 minutes)

Moción anticipada Approve Consent Calendar, agenda items 8 and 9.

8. Discussion and Possible Approval of February 2026 MER

Approve February 2026 MER

Moción anticipada Approve February 2026 MER

9. Discussion and Possible Approval of Minutes for February 9, 2026 Meeting

Moción anticipada Approve Minutes for February 9, 2026 Meeting

10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO FILL OPEN ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD SEAT

Open to Stakeholders eighteen (18) years of age or older who lives, works, or owns property in the neighborhood or participates in a community based organization, including but not limited to a religious institution, educational institution, non-profit organization, neighborhood association, school/parent group, faith based group, senior group, youth group, arts association, service organization, boys or girls club, cultural group, or environmental group within the NHENC boundaries. (Approximately 4 minutes)

Moción anticipada Appoint Organizational Board Member

11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO FILL REGION 4 BOARD SEAT

Region 4 includes the section South of Parthenia, East of the 405, West of Sepulveda, North of the Railroad, AND the section South of Chase, East of Sepulveda, North of Roscoe and West of the Pacoima Wash (Approximately 4 minutes)

12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE UP TO $850 FOR A PROJECTOR

Projector can be used for presentations, show meeting agendas, materials etc. this will replace a previously purchased projector. Approximately 4 minutes

Moción anticipada APPROVE UP TO $850 FOR A PROJECTOR

13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A NEIGHBORHOOD PURPOSE GRANT FOR UP TO $2500 TO SUPPORTERS OF SHADOW RANCH AND WOODLAND HILLS PARKS FOR SALUTE TO RECREATION FAMILY FESTIVAL

The Salute to Recreation Family Festival is a long-standing community tradition that promotes recreation, health, and cultural diversity while fostering connections among residents of all ages and backgrounds. This grant will support free and low-cost activities, live entertainment, and interactive experiences. Funding will also enhance outreach efforts to include underserved communities, reinforcing the festival's role in promoting wellness, inclusivity, and community spirit in Northridge and the greater San Fernando Valley. Merab Ruiz, Fundraising Committee Chair presenting Approximately 10 minutes total

Moción anticipada APPROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PURPOSE GRANT FOR UP TO $2500 TO SUPPORTERS OF SHADOW RANCH AND WOODLAND HILLS PARKS FOR SALUTE TO RECREATION FAMILY FESTIVAL

14. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO AMEND NHENC BYLAWS

Structural Change - Add two board seats: Youth Board Member (1) and At Large Board member (1), this would bring the total number of At Large Board Members seats to four (4). Clarify Executive Committee, Standing Rules shall be the most recent Board approved version, correct inconsistencies regarding training Approximately 10 minutes

Moción anticipada APPROVE TO AMEND NHENC BYLAWS

15. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT HOMELESSNESS LIAISON

Approximately 4 minutes

Moción anticipada APPOINT HOMELESSNESS LIAISON

16. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

General Public Comments on non-agenda items within the NHENC’s subject matter jurisdiction. PLEASE ADVISE US IF YOU ARE A PAID LOBBYIST Approximately 10 minutes

17. ADJOURNMENT