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Arroyo Seco board to weigh $4,000 for Monterey Hills event

The July 27 meeting also includes the annual budget, an Onteora Hillside Project update and letters on Montecito Heights issues.

Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council · Governing Board · Monday, July 27, 2026

The short version

1.The board meets Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at Ramona Hall, 4580 N. Figueroa Street.
2.Members will consider up to $4,000 for the October 10 Monterey Hills Community Event, including a climbing wall, council-branded marketing items and related expenses.
3.The board will consider its 2026–2027 budget, financial officer assignments and website expenses. This is an agenda; no approvals or vote results are recorded.
4.An Onteora Hillside Project update is scheduled, alongside letters about Montecito Heights large-vehicle restrictions and a drain/Kizh Nation issue, plus a Community Impact Statement on the California Wildlife Coexistence Act. The agenda does not spell out the proposed positions.
5.Residents may speak on non-agenda issues within the council’s jurisdiction, generally for two minutes each. The board cannot act on those issues unless they are placed on a future agenda.

Up for a vote

Approve prior meeting minutes.

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Take required board action on the Election Information Worksheet.

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Approve $500 for June 2026 website services and maintenance provided by The Mailroom.

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Approve The Mailroom’s 2026–2027 annual scope of work.

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Approve Smart & Final expenses for three FIFA events, listed as totaling $161.02; the individual amounts add to $161.03.

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Approve the June 2026 Monthly Expenditure Report (MER), the council’s monthly spending report.

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Approve the fiscal year 2026–2027 budget and administrative packet.

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Approve 2026–2027 financial officers: Steven Austin as treasurer; Lynda Valencia as second signer and first bank cardholder; Natalie Seaman as alternate signer and second bank cardholder.

Up for vote

Approve up to $4,000 for the October 10 Monterey Hills Community Event.

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Consider a letter regarding Montecito Heights large-vehicle restrictions.

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Consider a letter regarding Montecito Heights Drain and Kizh Nation; further details are not provided.

Up for vote

Consider a Community Impact Statement (CIS), a formal council position, on SB 1135, the California Wildlife Coexistence Act.

Up for vote

Follow the money

Proposed June 2026 website and maintenance fee for The Mailroom.$500

Proposed Smart & Final expenses for three FIFA events.$161.02 as printed; listed charges of $13.13, $52.96 and $94.94 total $161.03

Proposed Monterey Hills Community Event funding for a climbing wall, council-branded marketing items and associated expenses.Up to $4,000

What's next

Attend the July 27 meeting at 7 p.m. at Ramona Hall, 4580 N. Figueroa Street.
Hear the Planning and Land Use Committee’s update on the Onteora Hillside Project.
Request translation at least three business days before the meeting through secretary.asnc@gmail.com. Request disability accommodations at least three business days ahead through (213) 978-1551 or NCsupport@lacity.org.
The next board meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026.
The Monterey Hills Community Event is scheduled for October 10, 2026.

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