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North Hills East Board Regular Meeting

July 13, 2026 6:30 pm

Carl's Jr. 9505 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills CA 91343

Agenda

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 (1), Edwin Avila(1), Elvira Higuera (0), Bonney Klabunde (3), Wil Negrete (0), Yadira Sanchez (2), Jose Sermeno (1), Jay Stern (0) Approximately 4 minutes

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. 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 — Star Resendez d. State Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez - Nayeli Garcia Leonardo, Field Representative c. State Assemblymember Pilar Shiavo — Julia Estrada, Field Representative d. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath - Karen Dominguez, East Valley Field Deputy d. Mayor Karen Bass — Genesis Discua, East Valley Area Representative 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 i. Sarah Rendon, CA Climate Action Corps Fellow, Black Thumb Farms, a non-profit organization provides farming & gardening education, fresh produce, and cut flowers in the San Fernando Valley. They will be converting a 2.3-acre vacant lot in Mission Hills into their new urban farm and community gathering space. (Presentation and Q&A 20 minutes maximum)

5. EXECUTIVE AND COMITTEE REPORT

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

6. 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

7. Discussion and possible action to approve June 2026 MER (Monthly Expenditure Report)

Approximately 4 minutes

Anticipated motion Approve June 2026 MER (Monthly Expenditure Report)

8. Discussion and possible action to approve Minutes for June 8, 2026 meeting

Approximately 4 minutes

Anticipated motion Approve Minutes for June 8, 2026 meeting

9. Discussion and possible action to fill Region 4 Board Seat

Representative lives in the section South of Parthenia, East of the 405, West of Sepulveda, North of the Railroad, OR the section South of Chase, East of Sepulveda, North of Roscoe and West of the Pacoima Wash. Approximately 4 minutes

Anticipated motion Appoint Region 4 Board Seat

10. Discussion and possible action to fill Youth Board Seat

Open to Stakeholders between the ages of fourteen (14) years or older and no more than seventeen 917) years of age, at the time of election or selection. Approximately 4 minutes

Anticipated motion Appoint Youth Board Seat

11. Discussion and possible action to fill one (1) At-Large Stakeholder Board Seat

Open to Stakeholders at least eighteen (18) years of age. Approximately 4 minutes

Anticipated motion Appoint one At Large Stakeholder

12. Discussion and possible action to appoint an Alternate Signer

Approximately 3 minutes

Anticipated motion Appoint Alternate Signer

13. Discussion and possible action to approve NHENC to submit a letter of recommendation to renew the charter for Valor Academy Elementary School.

Sample letter of support submitted for review. Valene Molina, Operations Manager, Valor Academy Elementary School presenting (14 minutes presentation and discussion)

Anticipated motion Approve NHENC to submit a letter of recommendation to renew the charter for Valor Academy Elementary School.

14. Discussion and possible approval of up to $300 to provide bottles of water for National Night Out Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

This annual, nationwide event is designed to strengthen community bonds and promote police-community partnerships. NHENC has the opportunity to have an outreach table there. Event will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Plaza de Valle, 8610 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402. Event hosted by North Hills East and Panorama City Senior Lead Officers. Approximately 5 minutes

Anticipated motion Approval of up to $300 to provide bottles of water for National Night Out Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

15. Discussion and possible approval of a community clean up with Council District 7, NHENC a co sponsor on Saturday, September 19 2026.

Approximately 5 minutes

Anticipated motion Approval of a community clean up with Council District 7, NHENC a co sponsor on Saturday, September 19 2026.

16. Discussion and possible approval of up to $300 to provide snacks for the September 19, 2026 clean up.

Approximately 4 minutes

Anticipated motion Approval of up to $300 to provide snacks for the September 19, 2026 clean up.

17. Discussion and possible approval of amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027

This amended budget does not include rollover funds. Move up to $1000 from the Neighborhood Purpose Grant category to Outreach category for Outreach materials. Board had previously approved funds for the purchase of outreach materials in the last fiscal year but the order was not ready to place in time for end of year deadlines. New category totals: Neighborhood Purpose Grant - $0.00, Outreach -$1,650.00 (Outreach materials - $1000.00, Outreach Events - $650.00) Approximately 5 minutes

Anticipated motion approval of amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027

18. Discussion and possible approval of up to $250 for NHENC branded magnets

Up to 1,000 (qty) magnets. Items were approved last fiscal year but not purchased Approximately 3 minutes

Anticipated motion Approve of up to $250 for NHENC branded magnets

19. Discussion and possible approval of up to $600 for NHENC branded notepads

Up to 500 (qty.), set up/design fee, sales tax. Items were approved last fiscal year but not purchased Approximately 3 minutes

Anticipated motion Approval of up to $600 for NHENC branded notepads

20. Discussion and possible approval of NHENC requesting to be an exhibitor at 2026 Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods on Saturday, September 26 at City Hall.

Anticipated motion Approve of NHENC requesting to be an exhibitor at 2026 Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods on Saturday, September 26 at City Hall.

21. Discussion and possible approval of up to $500 to contribute to the 2026 Congress of Neighborhoods.

Anticipated motion Approval of up to $500 to contribute to the 2026 Congress of Neighborhoods.

22. Discussion and possible action to approve up to $60 for new padlocks for storage unit

Anticipated motion Approve up to $60 for new padlocks for storage unit

23. ADJOURNMENT