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LA-32 to Revisit Farmdale Garden Grant, Consider September Event Funding

The August 19 meeting continues unfinished board business, including a proposed $5,000 garden grant and support for neighborhood events.

LA-32 Neighborhood Council · General Board · Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The short version

1.The board meets Wednesday, August 19, at 6 p.m. at El Sereno Senior Branch Library, 5226 Huntington Dr. S.
2.The board will consider revisiting an August 5 grant vote and re-approving $5,000 for Farmdale Elementary School’s community garden. The agenda says a director’s error led to the award being changed to $4,500.
3.Proposed spending includes up to $1,200 for a Mexico Independence Day event, $600 for a neighborhood cleanup and $500 for a Black Walnut Day booth.
4.This continues the August 5 meeting: there will be no general public comment on non-agenda matters or community, government or committee reports. Residents may comment on agenda items when those items are considered.
5.Residents and directors will have three minutes total to request future agenda items, with no discussion beyond the president accepting or rejecting each request.

Up for a vote

Reconsider the August 5 vote on item 8, after the award amount was changed to $4,500 because of a director’s error.

Up for vote

Re-approve a $5,000 Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG), originally approved May 6, for Farmdale Elementary School to expand and improve the Farmdale Community Garden.

Up for vote

Approve minutes from the June 24 Executive Committee, June 18 Beautification Committee and July 1 General Board meetings.

Up for vote

Co-sponsor the September 16 Mexico Independence Day event with El Sereno Senior Citizens Center, spending up to $1,200 for lunch and/or a DJ.

Up for vote

Sponsor a September 19 Neighborhood Cleanup Day on Huntington Drive, spending up to $600.

Up for vote

Participate with an information/support booth at September 5 Black Walnut Day at Ascot Hills Park, spending up to $500 on promotional items and refreshments.

Up for vote

Pay up to $50 to retain the la32nc.com domain name until September 2027.

Up for vote

Pay up to $500 in website fees until October 2027.

Up for vote

Purchase a whiteboard, pens and related supplies for council use for up to $150.

Up for vote

Follow the money

Proposed re-approval of Farmdale Community Garden grant$5,000

Proposed Mexico Independence Day event co-sponsorshipUp to $1,200

Proposed Neighborhood Cleanup Day sponsorshipUp to $600

Proposed Black Walnut Day booth promotional items and refreshmentsUp to $500

Proposed domain-name renewal through September 2027Up to $50

Proposed website fees through October 2027Up to $500

Proposed whiteboard, pens and suppliesUp to $150

What's next

Agenda-item comments are limited to one minute per speaker unless the presiding officer adjusts the limit; the agenda requests speaker cards.
Black Walnut Day is scheduled for September 5, 2026, at Ascot Hills Park; council participation is pending a vote.
The Mexico Independence Day event is scheduled for September 16, 2026; council co-sponsorship is pending a vote.
Neighborhood Cleanup Day is scheduled for September 19, 2026, from 9–11 a.m., starting on Huntington Drive; council sponsorship is pending a vote.
Ester Petschar will give a brief report on the Doyle Lane retrospective at the Huntington, scheduled for September 13, 2026–February 22, 2027.
The recording secretary will present a board attendance report for fiscal year 2025–2026.
Request disability accommodations or translation at least three business days (72 hours) before the meeting by contacting Ernesto Rubio at rubio_ernesto@yahoo.com.

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Summary written by AI from the council's posted document. Check the original for official wording.