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Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council
The Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council covers the southern part of Granada Hills, in the northwest San Fernando Valley, in Council District 12. Under the City's Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils, anyone who lives, works or owns property in the area is a stakeholder, as is anyone who declares a community interest there through a school, nonprofit, religious or other community group.
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The October 1 board agenda listed up to $5,000 to retain a planning expert who meets American Institute of Certified Planners standards to discuss next steps on the City's proposed Corridor Transition (CT-1 to CT-3) zoning in Granada Hills, a request for a City Attorney opinion on whether a neighborhood council can set up internships, apply for grants or form a nonprofit, and a grant of up to $5,000 for Granada Hills Charter High School students to compete in DECA. The September 3 agenda listed grants of up to $1,000 each for the North Valley YMCA Thanksgiving baskets and the Kennedy boys soccer team and up to $1,500 for the Granada Hills Street Faire.
| City Council districts | Council District 12 |
|---|---|
| Region | North West Valley |
| Alliances | Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils |
| Certified | January 17, 2006 |
| Website | ghsnc.org |
Board
| Seat | Name | Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Sally Kolstad | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Mark Morris | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Michael Benedetto | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Bradley Smith | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Abbey Ronquillo | President |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | John Horn | Secretary |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Carol Hart | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Linda Williamson | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Anush Danielyan | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Amanda Mercado-Nguyen | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | James Mercado-Nguyen | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Steven Hosseini | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Brendel Geddes | Treasurer |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Douglas Escobar | |
| Member-at-Large Director (2027) | Alex Honadel |
When and where the Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council meets
Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council regular board meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Location: Online (Zoom) on August 6 and October 1; the September 3 meeting was listed at Granada Hills Charter High School, 10535 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills. Schedule as of October 1, 2026.
| Agendas and minutes | Agendas and minutes |
|---|
Committees
- Budget
- Outreach
- Planning and Land Use Management
- Government Affairs
- Education
- Homeless
- Collaboration and Sustainability
- Emergency Services and Homelessness
Budget
| Fiscal year | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| City allocation | $25,000 (plus $22,271.01 rolled over from 2025-26) |
| Spent so far | $1,846.79 |
Meetings
Past meetings
October 2026
- October 1, 2026 agenda only, minutes not posted The Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council's board agenda for its Oct. 1, 2026, Zoom meeting listed for possible action up to $5,000 to hire an AICP planner…
September 2026
- September 3, 2026 agenda only, minutes not posted The Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council's board agenda for Sept. 3, 2026 included four grants totaling up to $4,000 (our sum): up to $1,000 each to the…
August 2026
- August 28, 2026 (special) agenda only, minutes not posted The Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council's special joint meeting of the board and the Budget Committee on Aug. 28, 2026, had on its agenda three grants of…
- August 6, 2026 minutes posted The Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council's board on Aug. 6, 2026, approved Alex Honadel as a board member, 11-0, and postponed its 2026-27 administrative…