Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council — Agenda — 2026-06-10

--- Page 1 --- Neighborhood Council General Board Lydia Grant, President Armen Mardirousi, First Vice-President Melissa Sagastume, Second VicePresident Barry Glover, Treasurer Cindy Cleghorn, Corresponding Secretary Karen Moran, Recording Secretary Leny Freeman, Region 1 VACANT, Region 1 Sherry McCoy, Region 2 VACANT, Region 2 Mikal John McEnany, Region 3 Dillon Dorothy, Region 3 Jon von Gunten, Region 3 Vicky Cerpa, Region 4 Dante Jose Calvo, Region 4 Mark Seigel, Region 4 VACANT, Region 4 VACANT, Education Rep Cheryl Schmidt, Public Safety Rep Nina Royal, Senior Rep Vartan Keshish, Community Interest Rep CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA SUNLAND-TUJUNGA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL P.O. BOX 635 Tujunga, CA 91042 Phone: 818-951-7411 Email: Secretary@stnc.org Website: www.stnc.org TRANSLATION SERVICE – If you need translation service, please contact Lydia Grant, STNC President via e-mail at stnclydia@gmail.com or 818-951-7411 at least 72 hours before the meeting. SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al concejo vecinal 72 horas antes del evento. Por favor contacte Lydia Grant, President, al electrónico stnclydia@gmail.com or 818-951-7411 para avisar al Concejo Vecinal Special General Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM In Person Elk’s Lodge at 10137 Commerce Avenue, Tujunga 91042 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 TWO minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Lydia Grant, President a. 3,800 sq. ft ADU – Updates b. Dam Dredging Updates - For more information about the mitigation area, please visit: www.dpw.lacounty.gov/wrd/Projects/BTWMA 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS ● Opportunity to join the STNC Board and Committees. Please send an interest letter to president@stnc.org to apply. 3. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM/ROLL CALL - Determination of Quorum /Roll Call, Report on Voting Eligibility - Karen Moran 4. DISCUSSION//Updates/Q&A: (2 min per Representative Including Q&A) A. LAPD, LAFD, Elected Officials/Representatives (Mayor, CD7, State Assembly, LAUSD, DONE, NC Budget Advocates, City Departments, LADWP B. CHARTER REFORM C. LA CITY BUDGET ADVOCATES White Paper Released 1 --- Page 2 --- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhzdQWmrbZOezzaWo_CuFRYYmmd5B3EL/view 5. STNC COMMITTEES: Discussion / Possible Action: A. Land Use update re: Next meeting will be June 15. B. Beautification - Community Cleanups D. STARC - no longer meeting, needs chair E. STAT - Tree Watering 6. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION regarding Council File 26-0600 with reference to Animal Food, Spay/Neuter and dogs playing for life budget allocations. 7. DISCUSSION: TREASURER’S REPORT: Current fiscal year balance $13,414.96; remaining financial obligations; potential rollover for next fiscal year. A. Motion to approve outstanding Monthly Expenditure Report for May 2026 B. Motion to approve $250 to NC Budget Advocates C. Motion to approve up to $2,000 to Sunland-Tujunga Elks for National Night Out sponsorship. D. Motion to approve up to $1,000 for McGroarty Art Center Summer Event sponsorship. E. Motion to approve up to $100 for Canva F. Motion to approve up to Annual Budget Packet including cardholders, second signer. G. Motion to approve annual Zoom payment up to $300 H. Motion to approve list of storage items to keep or return to City. 8. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION: Approve STNC Board Minutes for meeting held May 13, 2026. 9. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - 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 one minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. 10. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION: Committee & Liaison Reports and Confirm Assignments - by liaison chairs present Homeless Citywide Budget / Budget Advocates LADWP MOU / LADWP Committee LANCC VANC PlanCheckNC Emergency Preparedness Sustainability 11. PRESENTATION & TRAINING on the Neighborhood Council (NC) System A. Bylaws, Standing Rules, BONC Policies, Brown Act (Meeting Agenda Posting, ENS). B. NC Meetings: Agenda Items, Presenters, Meeting Agendas, Making Motions, Community Impact Statements. C. NC Alliances (Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils - VANC meets 2nd Thursday on Zoom; LANCC meets 1st Saturday at 10am; PlanCheckNC meets 2nd Saturday at 10am, STNC Community Events/Meetings, Other Training Opportunities. 2 --- Page 3 --- 12. FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS BUDGET DAY 27JUN2026 at City Hall - 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?a ff=oddtdtcreator Sign up for STNC Newsletter at: stnc.org • STNC is on Instagram and Facebook ST Pride at Sunland Park 12-4pm - June 13 Verdugo Hills Pool Movie Night - August 22 McGroarty Art Center - Burgers, Blues & Brews 6-10pm August 22 4th of July parade planning with the STSH Rotary on Tuesdays 13. ADJOURN Posted: 6/5/26 — Remove after: 6/12/26 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 Lydia Grant, President 818-470-6629 or stnc.presidentgrant@gmail.com 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 at our website: stnc.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 Cindy Cleghorn) at secretary@stnc.org PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows: * NORTH VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY HALL,7747 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042 – front window * www.stnc.org * You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions 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 3 --- Page 4 --- 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. SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN: Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Lydia Grant de la Mesa Directiva, al 818-470-6629 (o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal) 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.NeighborhoodCouncilWebsite.org 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). 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, assisted 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 Lydia Grant, STNC President at 818-470-6629. 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 our website: www.stnc.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 Cindy Cleghorn, Corresponding Secretary, at email: secretary@stnc.org. 4 --- Page 5 --- PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows: * NORTH VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY HALL,7747 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042 – front window * www.stnc.org * You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions 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 RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS - For information on the STNC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council Bylaws. The Bylaws are available on our website www.stnc.org 5