Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council — Agenda — 2026-06-03

--- Page 1 --- Page 1 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda LAKE BALBOA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Certified September 9, 2004 Los Angeles became a city, April 4, 1850 California became a state September 9, 1850 Board Meeting Agenda June 3, 2026 630P-700P meet and greet 7:00 PM- meeting starts Gault St School Auditorium 17000 Gault Street Lake Balboa CA 91406 The Agenda is posted for public review at Ralph’s Market, 17250 Saticoy St, and digitally at www.LakeBalboaNC.org. You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS) As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting (213) 978-1551 or email ncsupport@lacity.org Notice to Paid Representatives: If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org. 1 . Call meeting to order WELCOME to our STAKEHOLDERS There are refreshments at the back of the room, please help yourself. If you want to address the board on any item on the agenda tonight, please complete a speaker card located at the back of the auditorium and bring it to me. L.A. City Charter Sec 900. Purpose (Of Neighborhood Councils) To promote more citizen participation in government and make government more responsive to local needs, a citywide system of neighborhood councils, and a Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is created. Neighborhood councils shall include representatives of the many diverse interests in communities and shall have an advisory role on issues of concern to the neighborhood. Our Mission is to bring forward our concerns to our elected officials, From the Ralph M. Brown Act, 1953 --- Page 2 --- Page 2 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda “The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created.” We are a department within the city of Los Angeles. We are required to follow city and state laws. The Brown Act does not allow us to discuss anything that is NOT on tonight’s agenda. There is an item called PUBLIC COMMENT where you can address items NOT on the agenda. The President has suggested time limits for each item so that the meeting will end around 915p. Time allocations are approximate and may be shortened or lengthened at the discretion of the President. The time keeper is: ______ 2. Pledge of Allegiance – 3. Roll Call – 4. Discussion and possible action to approve LBNC minutes from February 4, 2026 Meeting 5. Discussion and possible action to approve LBNC minutes for March4, 2026 Meeting 6. Discussion and possible action to approve LBNC minutes for April 1, 2026 meeting 7. Discussion and possible action to approve LBNC Special meeting for April 19, 2026 8. Announcements and Reports: If present, PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELF and limit your comments to 2 minutes- Thank you • West Valley LAPD Captain III Brian Wendling 26929@lapd.online – 818-374-7640 Senior Lead Officer (SLO) - Officer Mike Terrazas 818-374-7631 34499@lapd.online Also Representing LBNC Sgt Anthony Duran 818-374-7694 37527@lapd.online NON-Emergency 877-ASK- LAPD 877-275-5273 • LA Fire Dept Battalion 10 ‘A’ Platoon, Battalion Chief Robert J Barna robert.barna@lacity.org 818-756-8610 • LA City Council District 6 (CD 6) Imelda Padilla 818-778-4999 • Rosie.Avetisyan@lacity.org - Field Rep for Lake Balboa • Lorena.Bernal@lacity.org – District Director • Christopher.E.Hernandez@lacity.org - Homelessness Coordinator • Lamont.Cobb@lacity.org – Land Use • Alexandra.Leard@lacity.org – VNY Airport – Deputy Chief of Staff • LA Mayor Karen Bass’ office–213-400-0916 genesis.discua@lacity.org, east Valley Field Rep 213-224-8460 • LA City Attorney’s Office – 213-978-8100 Hydee Feldstein Soto • LA City Planning Liaison Ariel.Jones@lacity.org 213-820-4255 • LA Metro Ron Macias maciasr@metro.net • LAUSD Scott Schmerelson’s office (District 3) 818-654-3785 Deputy Director of School and Community Engagement Karla Silva Karla.Silva1@lausd.net 213-241- 8333 --- Page 3 --- Page 3 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda • LA County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath office (District 3) 818-901-3831 District Director Mirna Ezquivel mezquivel@bos.lacounty.gov HELP for HOMELESS www.la-hop.org Constituent Advocate ESFV Office Paulina Torres & Karen Dominguez • CA Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel 46th Assembly district 818-380-2460 Zoe.Hronsky@asm.ca.gov • CA State Senator Caroline Menjivar, (District 20) sd20.senate.ca.gov 916-651- 4020 Star.Resendez@sen.ca.gov 818-901-5588 • US Representative Luz Rivas (District 29) 818-253-3535 All of LBNC • US Representative Brad Sherman – (District 30) - 818-501-9200 Mary.Chakerian@mail.house.gov Covers the Basin • Van Nuys Airport Citizen’s Advisory Council (CAC) Alicia Avery resident of Lake Balboa VNYCAC@lawa.org. • NEW Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) vincent.autiero@lacity.org 213-978-1551 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS: PLEASE ADVISE THE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED LOBBYIST. PLEASE ADVISE THE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL IF YOU ARE AN LBNC STAKEHOLDER. Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda items, Issues, Announcements and Complaints within the jurisdiction of the Lake Balboa NC. You have up to 2 minutes per speaker. The State of California’s Brown Act prevents the board from discussing your comments, however we can ask clarifying questions. If there is a large group, you may be asked to select a spokesperson. You can also email your thoughts to LBNC President at: lindag@lakebalboanc.org. L.A.City Charter Sec. 907 Early Warning System “establish procedures for receiving input from neighborhood councils prior to decision by the City Council, City Council Committees and boards and commissions.” L.A.City Charter Sec. 909. Annual City Budget Priorities. Each neighborhood council may present to the Mayor and Council an annual list of priorities for the City budget. The Mayor shall inform certified neighborhood councils of the deadline for submission so that the input may be considered in a timely fashion. ➢ IF you are interested in learning more about where your tax dollars are scheduled to go https://cao.lacity.gov/budget/ L.A.CITY Charter Sec. 910. Monitoring of City Services. Neighborhood councils shall monitor the delivery of City services in their respective areas and have periodic meetings with responsible officials of City departments, subject to their reasonable availability. PLEASE use MyLA311 10) Discussion and possible action regarding updates on the Balboa/Victory projects.CD6 LaMont Cobb 11) Budget Advocate – Region 3 - Updates, (budgetadvocates.org) –Budget Representatives: Budget Advocate Mihran Kalaydjian 2025 White Paper read pages 1-15 then look under department for specifics EX: page 40 for City Council https://www.budgetadvocates.org/_files/ugd/f03c84_17341704205f406e95d2dce3965a7814.pdf --- Page 4 --- Page 4 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda BUDGET DAY 27JUN2026 at City Hall Please join us if you can….. Neighborhood Council Budget Day 2026 Tickets, Saturday, June 27 • 9 AM - 1 PM | Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-council-budget-day-2026-tickets- 1987795675375?aff=oddtdtcreator 12) Discussion and possible action regarding the selection of LBNC’s T-shirt for the 2026 Congress of Neighborhoods Quilt - Gravani 13) Discussion and possible action regarding the committee meetings schedule and our responsibility to our stakeholders. Gravani 14) Discussion and possible action regarding Council File 26-0600 with reference to Animal Food, Spay/Neuter and dogs playing for life budget allocations. Gravani 15) Discussion and possible action regarding the conversion of Roscoe Boulevard and Saticoy Street into one way traffic James Brown 16) FUNDING DEADLINE: (events/checks deadlines have passed) a) June 20, 2026 – Final date to use NC bank card 17) BUDGET: Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the fiscal year 2026- 2027 Lake Balboa NC Budget Linda Schwering 18) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of up to $5,000 to be spent on Outreach items also giving approval of board member(s) on what to purchase so that LBNC funds do not go back to the city account. Gravani 19) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of LBNC’s Jan 2026 MER (Monthly Expenditure Report) Schwering 20) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of LBNC’s March 2026 MER (Monthly Expenditure Report) Schwering 21) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of LBNC’s April 2026 MER (Monthly Expenditure Report) Schwering https://cityclerk.lacity.org/election/NC_Funding_Policies_and_Guidelines.pdf City Clerk’s Policies & Guidelines Neighborhood Council Funding Program states: Page 4, 2. Fiduciary Responsibility Item d. “Funding-related matters, including Neighborhood Purpose Grants (NPGs) and Monthly Expense Reports (MERs), must be approved as individual agenda items and cannot be approved under Consent Calendars.” Consent Calendar: In the interest of time, Items 22-28 will be voted as one item, unless anyone wishes to have further discussion on any item. 22) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action to approve up to $400.00 for LBNC logo event table cover. 23) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of up to $256.00 for the 2026-2027 LBNC zoom license renewal. Schwering 24) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of up to $125.00 to renew Microsoft Office365 for the LBNC laptop. Schwering 25) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the renewal expenditure of up to $100 for Canva License renewal for FY 2026-2027 Schwering 26) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the Outreach expenditure of up to $675.00 for 500 Light’n Whistle keychains for Emergency Preparedness Schwering 27) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the Outreach expenditure of up to $600.00 for 500 4-inch clips (used to hold papers together or chip bags) Schwering 28) FUNDING: Discussion and possible action regarding the Outreach expenditure of up to $650.00 for 500 (frisbee type item) 9inch round Sport Flyer Schwering 29) NO LBNC MEETING IN JULY due to 4th of July holiday – HAPPY 250 ! --- Page 5 --- Page 5 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda 30.THANK YOU LBNC Board Members & Neighborhood Watch Block Captains for all YOU do behind the scenes for our community. 31. Adjourn Meeting . Next Regular Meeting IN PERSON of the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Wednesday August 5, 2026 at Gault St School Auditorium For your convenience, the Bylaws are available on our website www.lakebalboanc.org" in compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting, may be viewed at our website by clicking on the following link: www.lakebalboanc.org, or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact danica@lakebalboanc.org our current secretary .P.O. Box 7720, Lake Balboa, CA 91409 -- Voicemail (818) 779-9026 visit our website: www.LakeBalboaNC.org Complete the survey w.LakeBalboaNC.org/survey ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:(Teleconference Meeting Only) LBNC does not have teleconference meetings as of now. Every person wishing to address the Board must dial (XXX) XXX-XXXX, and enter XXX XXX XXX and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the Neighborhood Council meeting the public will be requested to dial *9 or use the Raise Hand option, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to _2_ minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT: As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting President at lindag@lakebalboanc.org --- Page 6 --- Page 6 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS: In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non- exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at Ralphs Grocery store or_at our website: www.lakebalboanc.org (NC website) or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact President (name of Board Member) at LindaG@lakebalboanc.org PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS: Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows: ● Ralphs Grocery Store at 17250 Saticoy St. by the drinking fountain ● www.NeighborhoodCouncilWebsite.com ● You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS) NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES: If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS: The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS: For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website www.LakeBalboaNc.org --- Page 7 --- Page 7 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council – COMMITTEES Budget Committee – Ad hoc Treasurer Chair lindas@lakebalboanc.org Committee: Executive Officers BUDGET Representatives –Mihran@lakebalboanc.org – budgetadvocates.org - Emergency Preparedness – meeting 2nd Saturday of the Month 930a at FlyAway* Chair- lindas@lakebalboanc.org Committee Brown, Hazra, Jerosimich, Tomlinson Lake Balboa Amateur Radio Check-in – Every Sunday 9am –Lake Balboa Amateur Radio Check-in FRS/GMRS Net if Channel 20 or on 16 if busy Education: meeting 2nd Monday of the month 7p at FlyAway* Chair mihran@lakebalboanc.org Committee: Hazra, Gutierrez, Middleton Health & Public Safety – Quarterly meeting 3rd Wednesday of the month 18FEB, 20May, 19Aug, 18 Nov 2026 700pm at FlyAway* Chair – jamesb@lakebalboanc.org Co-Chair Hazra Committee: Jerosimich, Land Use – 3rd Tuesday of the ODD numbered Months 7pm at FlyAway* –Chair – Steve@lakebalboanc.org Committee Fynn, Hazra, Heredia, Jerosimich, Kalaykjian, Knoll, Middleton, Schatz, Outreach – 4th Tuesday of the month 630pm at ONEgeneraton 17400 Victory Blvd – Mihran@lakebalboanc.org Committee: Hazra, Knoll, Preissel, Middleton Rec and Park - 4th Thursday of the month 630pm at ONEgeneraton 17400 Victory Blvd - chair Miriam@lakebalboanc.org Committee: Hazra, Middleton, Knoll VNY Airport – 3rd Tuesday of the EVEN numbered Months 7pm at FlyAway* Chair Nick@lakebalboanc.org Committee: Hazra, Middleton, Novak Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Areas Steering Committee – Miriam Pressel – Alternate Mihran Kalaydjian Meets 4th Tuesday of odd numbered months 630pm zoom.us/j/98376926906 Community Police Advisory Board – CPAB – 630pm – 2nd Wednesday of month at West Valley Police Department – 19020 Vanowen St, Reseda CA 91335 Van Nuys Airport - Citizens Advisory Commission – CAC - 7pm 1st Tuesday of month Van Nuys City Council Location varies, check agenda at iflyvny.com send specific questions to: vnycac@lawa.org *FlyAway Bus Terminal 7610 Woodley Ave take elevator to 2nd floor free parking in front short term lot --- Page 8 --- Page 8 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda How to send your public comments to City Hall In search bar type the council file number in this format 13-1493 OR 13-1493-S12 On the right side will be a window with your searched council file, click on it Response is a PUBLIC COMMENT FORM complete the form and SUBMIT NEXT, you MUST go to YOUR email that you identified. You will receive an authorization email from the city clerk. Complete and reply to the authorization email. CityClerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect RESPONSE: LACityCLERK Connect REPLACE WITH THE COUNCIL FILE YOU WANT TO COMMENT ON At the top line showing the council file number you will see NEW Click on it --- Page 9 --- Page 9 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda Created by Linda Gravani, President Lake Balboa NC What’s the council file all about and what has been happening to this file Street Vending / Special Sidewalk Vending District Program You can also search by topic PUBLIC COMMENTS will be HERE CLICK HERE READ MOTION HERE --- Page 10 --- Page 10 of 10 Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Agenda COMMUNITY CONCERNS & PRIORITIES Issues addressed with Council Member Padilla on February 4, 2025 per City Charter section 900 Sepulveda Basin 1. 4 additional Park Rangers 2. Vehicles for Park Rangers 3. Rangers carry weapons CF20-0190 did not pass committee 4. Cameras in the park 1 installed 5. Anti-camping laws enforced 6. Goats to clear brush - finally FEB2026 goats are in the basin Van Nuys Airport 1. STOP FUMES that permeate the area 2. STOP individual seat sales on charters 3. STOP PAVs – personal air vehicles (air taxi) 4. All communities affected by noise, fumes & soot to be included at vision plan meetings 5. Adhere to 10p-7a curfew 6. Keep Whiteman Open 7. Citizen’s Advisory Council’s agenda must be on ENS system NOW under LAWA on schedule Land Use 1. Inaccurate RHNA figures destroying neighborhoods, address with state officials 2. METRO housing project of 248 units at Balboa/Victory @ G Line parking lot (East of Balboa) 3. Building project 194 units at Balboa/Victory (west of Balboa) 4. Mayor’s Executive 1 – destroying single family neighborhoods Dog Park 1. Recycled Water for grass 2. Lights for evening use 3. Alternate route needed for bike path Emergency issues 1. Keep CERT Program Classes now continue via zoom 2. Support funding for necessary EMD personnel 3. Approve funding for LBNC’s emergency bins expired items HOMELESS (Big Business) 1. Monitor the housing funds and provide the services required 2. Accounting of how the city funds have been spent Mayor spending 5.8 million (plus $1.8 million) so she doesn’t have to 3. Vacant units/buildings need to house the homeless City Council 1. Be in the room when public comments are being expressed 2. Hold certificate presentations until after city business is handled Community Impact Statements 1. Need to know why you are voting for/against council files 2. Provide enough time for NCs to vote on council files, many are rushed through 3. Acknowledgement of receipt of our official statements