Board Agenda: October 6, 2026

Agenda

Meeting Date: October 6, 2026 6:30 pm

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 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

Meeting Place 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045

Call to Order
Salute the Flag
Introductions
Consent Calendar: (The following items will be treated as one item and enacted with one vote unless a Board member or a stakeholder requests that an item be placed on the Discussion Calendar.)
1. Approval of Minutes of previous Board meeting
2. Moiton to approve BALLOT VOTING MODEL GROUP 5
  Ballot Types: One (1)
  Ballots Issued: One (1) ballot type per stakeholder.
  Board Seats: 31 total. 29 are elected. 14 are up for election.
  Term: Four (4) year terms, staggered.
  Voting Age: 18
  Stakeholder Verification: Documentation
  Candidate Restrictions: Candidates can run for no more than one board seat.
  Other Election Related Language (if applicable): N/A
  Vote-By-Mail Period: April 7, 2027 – May 18, 2027
  1) WESTCHESTER/PLAYA BALLOT
  Stakeholders who are at least 18 years of age at the time of the election and live, work, or own real property
  within the NCWP boundaries may vote for these races:Seat Name No. of Seats
  Residential District 1 Director 1
  Residential District 3 Director 1
  Residential District 5 Director 1
  Residential District 7 Director 1
  Residential District 9 Director 1
  Residential District 11 Director 1
  Residential District 13 Director 1
  Residential District 15 Director 1
  At-Large Director Seat 2 and 3 2
  Business Director, Zip Code 90094 1
  Income Real Property Director 1
  Religious Director 1
  Senior Citizens Director 1
3. Motion to approve the letter attached to this agenda item, addressed to Fred Puza, requests coordinated assistance with a long-standing problem: off-campus housing occupied by Loyola Marymount University students in residential neighborhoods.. The Board authorizes the President to make non-substantive edits for formatting or date, to sign the letter, and to transmit it by email and, if appropriate, by mail. The approved letter shall be included in the meeting minutes as an attachment.
Announcements from Governmental Representative (limit to 3 minutes please)
Announcements from Board Members
1. LA28 – Alex & Theresa
  1. how can we get involved
  2. how can we help our community
  3. what are our asks for the community
  4. schedule a presentation, November 3, 2026 or February 2, 2027
2. I move that the Westchester/Playa Neighborhood Council support outreach for Congressman Ted Lieu’s annual non-partisan virtual Veterans Appreciation event, “Conversations with Veterans,” by taking the following actions:Circulate the attached flyer and event information to all Board members;
  Post the flyer and details on the Neighborhood Council’s website, social media channels, and any relevant community boards; and
  Include the information in the next available e-blast / newsletter to stakeholders.
  Event Details:Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
  Format: Virtual (Zoom)
  Check-in for Speakers: 1:30 p.m.
  Program Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  Congressman Lieu (an Air Force veteran) hosts this annual event around Veterans Day. Approximately 8–9 veterans are invited to each share a brief story about an experience from their time in service (scary, exciting, inspirational, or motivational). Stories focus on what occurred while serving; no questions or discussion follow. The goal is to acknowledge veterans’ experiences and foster greater community appreciation.Who They Are Seeking:
  Veterans or reservists who have served on active duty and who live, work, or volunteer in California’s 36th Congressional District or nearby (including the West LA VA area).How Veterans Can Participate:
  Interested veterans should contact Janet Turner at Janet.Turner@mail.house.gov or call the office at 323-651-1040. Veterans may email a story or request a phone call so staff can take notes.This is a non-partisan event. Not every volunteer can be selected, as organizers seek a wide range of stories and experiences.Rationale:
  Supporting this outreach helps connect local veterans with a respectful platform to share their service experiences and strengthens community recognition of veterans in the Westchester/Playa area and surrounding neighborhoods.
Presentations
Discussion Calendar and related Public comment
1. Board Meeting for election night, November 7, 2026, will we have quorum, should we go dark or reschedule a special meeting?
2. Board Training for December 1, 2026 at our Board Meeting or Special Meeting in November 2026?
3. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report and MER for July 2026.
4. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report and MER for August 2026.
5. Motion to approve the personal reimbursement to the City of Los Angeles from Paula Gerez for the accidental purchase on the Neighborhood Council bank card on 12/5/2025 in the amount of $36.44 AMAZON MKTPL Bi40B8HK1, Seattle, WA.
6. New City requirements for vendors and business’.
7. Motion to approve the revision 1 of the budget for the NCWP Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Administrative Packet, including the recurring and non-recurring Office/Operational Expenditures listed in the packet. Approval of this packet and category authorizes those expenditures for the entire fiscal year, including recurring and non-recurring Office/Operational Expenditures Category for the entire fiscal year from this one time BAC.
Public Comment – non-agenda items (limited to 1 minute per speaker unless otherwise declared by the President or presiding director. Public comment on agendized items will be called as each agenda item is brought forward.)
Committee Reports
Adjourn