TONIGHT: STNC Board Meeting @ 7PM -- ZOOM

General Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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. Public comment on any agenda item will be limited to 1 minute per person and
a total of 30 minutes unless adjusted by the presiding officer. Comments from the public on 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.
This meeting is being held by the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council using
teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.8(a)(2)(B).
1. Welcoming remarks: Lydia Grant, President
Call to order
Verdugo Hills Pool is OPEN !
LACity Channel 35 - https://lacityview.org/live
Flag salute - Madesyn Meadows, Senior Verdugo Hills High School
STNC Committees require at least one board member. We need a Boardmember for Beautification
Committee.. We also need committee members on the STNC Budget and STARC. If you have an interest pleas email [email protected]
Determination of Quorum /Roll Call, Report on Voting Eligibility - Karen Moran
2. Speaker with Q&A: Steve Kang, President Board of Public Works [20 with Q&A]
● a. Commissioner Kang’s career has been centered around civic engagement and community
empowerment and spans a diverse range of impactful roles, including Director of External Affairs at
the Koreatown Youth & Community Center (KYCC), a $20 million multi-service nonprofit
organization that provides vital social services such as mental health counseling, youth programming,
affordable housing, financial literacy education, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Melissa
our VP Outreach ecently met him at the opening of Verdugo Hills Pool.
Key Responsibilities of the Board of Public Works
● Policy & Management, Infrastructure Development, Street & Sanitation Services,Water & Waste
Management Emergency Response
3. DISCUSSION//Updates/Q&A with LAPD, LAFD, Elected Officials/Representatives, DONE, NC Budget
Advocates, City Departments (2 min per Representative Including Q&A)
4. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:: Formation of ad-hoc Emergency Preparedness committee consisting
of up to 5 board and stakeholders, 3 person quorum with purpose to review and provide committee tasks to the
board by the February 11, 2026 board meeting
5. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:: Formation of ad-hoc STNC Bylaws & Standing Rules
committee consisting of up to 5 board and stakeholders, 3 person quorum with purpose to review
and provide updates to the board by the February 11, 2026 board meeting to the STNC Bylaws
and Standing Rules if necessary with deadline to submit to DONE / City is April 2026.
6. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION: Stakeholder Concerns, Communication Channels, and
Strategies for Effective Outreach
Discuss the primary topics raised by stakeholders—whether in person, on social media, by direct email, or via
phone messages—and explore how the STNC Board can most effectively communicate these concerns to the
City. The Board may also consider ways to guide residents and businesses in advocating for themselves.
Items for Discussion:
1. Key Issues Raised by Stakeholders (Past Year) including:
o Homelessness and crime
o Funding and resource requests
o Committee Efforts
o General quality-of-life concerns
2. Projected Ongoing Issues for 2026
o Continuation of public safety concerns including homelessness and emergency preparedness
o Increased community outreach and engagement needs
o Helping to improve business development in Sunland-Tujunga
3. Communication Channels and Opportunities
o In-Person Engagement: Increasing STNC presence at community events and public spaces
o Digital communication: Strengthening outreach, improving responsiveness, and sharing clear
updates via social media and email newsletters
o Direct Communication: Improving handling of emails and phone inquiries from stakeholders
4. Advocacy Tools
o Community Impact Statements and letters to the City
o Guidance for residents and businesses on how to communicate concerns directly to City
departments and elected officials
5. Community Participation and Volunteerism
o Encouraging stakeholder involvement in Council activities
o Exploring volunteer outreach programs to assist unhoused individuals in connecting with
services
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o Supporting community-led projects such as holiday decorating and beautification
6. Identifying What Works
o Discussion on which efforts have had the greatest positive impact
o Recommendations for strengthening communication and engagement in the year ahead
7. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION: 2026 Events Calendar.
8. 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.
● Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Update - Celeste Santarrosa, Communications
Specialist - [email protected]
9. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION: Motion to approve outstanding Monthly Expenditure Reports
10. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION: To approve outstanding General Board Meeting minutes.
11. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION: To revisit approval of McGroarty Art sponsorship for August
2025.
12 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
13. 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
14. FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 14 next Board meeting
15. ADJOURN Revised Posted: 12/6/25 — Remove after: 12/11/25
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72
horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Cindy Cleghorn, Secretaria, al (818) 951-7411 o por
correo electrónico [email protected] para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OCTOBER 6, 2023 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL
411 (PORTANTINO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, THE
SUNLAND-TUJUNGA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED
VIRTUALLY.
Every person wishing to address the Board must dial (669) 444-9171, and enter 892 0652 4158
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.
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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.
SB 411 Updates:
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.
(C) The eligible 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.
(D) 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.
(E) (i) An eligible 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 subparagraph (D), to provide public comment until that timed public comment period
has elapsed.
(ii) An eligible 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 subparagraph (D), or otherwise be recognized
for the purpose of providing public comment.
(iii) An eligible legislative body that provides a timed general public comment period that does not
correspond to a specific agenda item shall not close the public comment period or the opportunity
to register, pursuant to subparagraph (D), until the timed general public comment period has
elapsed.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72
horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Cindy Cleghorn, Secretaria, al (818) 951-7411 o por
correo electrónico [email protected] para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
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.
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
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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: [email protected].
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 [email protected]
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
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