Northridge West Neighborhood Council — Agenda — 2026-06-09

--- Page 1 --- Northridge West Governing Board Janis Kraft, President Kathleen Edwards, VP Admin Nathan Lichtman, VP Outreach Sam Dulys, Treausrer Nicolas Haddad Kevin Herzberg Krystal Sims Jeff Diamond Vacant Seat Vacant Seat Vacant Seat Vacant Seat Vacant Seat CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA NORTHRIDGE WEST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Email: NCsupport@lacity.org Website: www.empowerla.org General Board Meeting Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 6:15 PM Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84328253782 Or Telephone +1 (669) 444-9171 US Webinar ID: 843 2825 3782 Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Janis Kraft, President, al (310) 403-2239, o por correo electrónico janiskraftnwnc@yahoo.com para avisar al Concejo Vecinal. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE JANUARY 1, 2026 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 707 (DURAZO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL FILE 23-1114, THE NORTHRIDGE WEST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY. Every person wishing to address the Board must dial +1 (669) 444-9171 and enter 843-2825 3782 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. --- Page 2 --- In the event of a disruption that prevents the eligible legislative body from broadcasting the meeting to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the eligible legislative body’s control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the eligible legislative body shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the eligible legislative body from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1. California Government Code Section 54953.8(b(3). The legislative body shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and shall provide an opportunity for the public to address the legislative body and offer comments in real time. California Government Code Section 54953.8(b)(4). Notwithstanding Section 54953.3, an individual desiring to provide public comment through the use of an internet website, or other online platform, not under the control of the eligible legislative body, that requires registration to log in to a teleconference may be required to register as required by the third-party internet website or online platform to participate. California Government Code Section 54953.8(b(5), A legislative body that provides a timed public comment period for each agenda item shall not close the public comment period for the agenda item, or the opportunity to register, pursuant to paragraph (5), to provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed. California Government Code Section 54953.8(b)(6(A), A legislative body that does not provide a timed public comment period, but takes public comment separately on each agenda item, shall allow a reasonable amount of time per agenda item to allow public members the opportunity to provide public comment, including time for members of the public to register pursuant to paragraph (5), or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment. California Government Code Section 54953.8(b)(6)(B). I. CALL TO ORDER a) Call to Order by Presiding Officer b) Roll Call c) Pledge of Allegiance II. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS – a) Approval of May 12, 2026 General Board meeting minutes b) Approval of May 2026 MER III. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Speakers will be allowed up to 2 minutes to speak and there will not be any Q&A IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) 6/20/26 Final day for credit card charges b) New online funding training started 6/1/26. All board members are required to take the training which is 6 segments, youtube link below. Training must be completed by August 31, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8K7Sssr3cRGgAsrp91T7gcPXXRwXK Zd --- Page 3 --- V. PRESIDENT’S REPORT a) All board members please work on ideas to fill vacant seats VI. GOVERNMENT REPORTS a) Public Safety LAPD Devonshire Division. (non-emergency number 1 877-ASK LAPD) b) CD 12 City Council Representative c) Other Government Departments/Agencies d) Department of Neighborhood Empowerment e) Budget Advocate, www.budgetadvocates.org VII. FUNDING MOTIONS a) Review, discussion and vote to approve 2026-2027 $25,000 NWNC budget. Final approved budget must be uploaded starting on 7/1/26 along with documents, BAC and signatures. b) Discussion and vote to approve $100 Canva Pro license. c) Discussion and possible motion to approve the Credit Card purchase of a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf “Gift Card,” in the amount of up to $150.00 from Administrative funds to be used by any NWNC Board Committee to provide Stakeholders refreshments at the City Approved Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf meeting location. OR: For the approval of a CC charge of up to $75.00 for Stakeholder refreshments at the Public Safety Committee meeting to be held June 15 or 16 (TBD), at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. (*Note: in this case, the NWNC Card holder would have to attend that entire Committee meeting. d) Discussion and possible vote to approve in concept up to $2500 in CIP account for brush abatement at Limekiln Canyon. Funds must be kept in CF account established by CD12 for matching purposes. VII. NEW BUSINESS a) Update-VANC has agreed to host an Alzheimer’s Community Education Forum via zoom for Valley NCs and stakeholders this Fall. b) Discussion and possible Board Appointments of Sam Dulys and Jeff Diamond as Budget Advocate “Representatives,” c) Discussion of Board members who may be interested in registering and car- pooling to the Budget Day event at City Hall on Saturday, June 27. d) Discussion and possible motion to create an Ad Hoc Committee, composed of Beautification and Public Safety Committee members, to pursue going forward with City entities (City Attorney, CD12, LAPD, etc.), in reclamation of public monies (over $5000.00), and possible prosecution relating to the “hit-and-run,” damages done to the 2 Horse Topiaries and Tampa median from the identified responsible individual. e) Discussion to discuss and recruit volunteers at National Night Out on 8/4/26 f) Discussion on possible appointment of board member to the Secretary position g) Discussion and vote for Sam Dulys to have a NWNC credit card --- Page 4 --- VIII. NWNC Committee Reports a) Executive Committee (Janis Kraft) b) Public Safety (Jeff Diamond) c) Government Affairs () d) Planning and Land Use (Sam Dulys) e) Elections (Janis Kraft). f) Homelessness (Nathan Lichtman) g) Beautification (Sam Dulys) h) Budget (Sam Dulys) i) Outreach (Nathan Lichtman) j) Education (Krystal Sims) IX. ADJOURNMENT (End time is 9:15PM or shortly thereafter) THE AMERICANS 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, 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 by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org 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 Neighborhood Council Office Space Address (if applicable), at our website: www.NeighborhoodCouncilWebsite.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 Janis Kraft, President, at (310) 403-2239 or http://janiskraftnwnc@yahoo.com PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows: ● Matador Credit Union, 9401 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325 www.northridgewest.org ● 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 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 --- Page 5 --- meetings and our website www.northridgewest.org