June 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Board of Commissioners Meeting
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1. ACTION
Call to Order / Roll Call
Presenter:
Holly Mitchell, Commission Chair
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2. INFORMATION
AB 2449 Request to Participate Remotely Due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances
Presenter:
Holly Mitchell, Commission Chair
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3. INFORMATION
Report out on Closed Session of the Board of Commissioners and Executive Committee – June 11, 2026
Presenter:
Serita Young, Legal Counsel, Richards, Watson & Gershon
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4. INFORMATION
Remarks by the Commission Chair of the Board
Presenter:
Holly Mitchell, Commission Chair
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5. INFORMATION
President/CEO Report
Presenter:
Karla Pleitéz Howell, President & CEO
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6. ACTION
Election of Vice Chair of the Commission
Presenter:
Holly J. Mitchell, Commission Chair
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7. ACTION
Consent
Presenter:
JR Nino, Vice President of Operations & Sustainability
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7.A. Approve Commission Meeting Summary Action Minutes – May 14, 2026
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7.B. Approve the Monthly Financial Statements for the Month Ending April 30, 2026
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7.C. Contract: Approve One (1) New Agreement, Twenty-Two (22) Renewals and Authorize Staff to Complete Final Execution of the Agreements Upon Approval from the Board.
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8. INFORMATION
Remarks by the Commission Chair of the Board
Presenter:
Holly J. Mitchell, Commission Chair
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9. ACTION
Approve amendment of the Strategic Partnerships with Eight (8) Hospitals in Los Angeles County in the Amount of $14,314,284 for a Total of $319,148,965 Through June 30, 2027, to Continue Implementing the Welcome Baby Program and Authorize First 5 LA Staff to Execute Agreements with Each of the 8 Hospitals for a Cumulative Amount up to $14,314,284 for FY 26-27 (Written Only)
Presenter:
Diana Careaga, Director of Family Supports
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10. ACTION
Waive Governance Guideline # 1 to Establish a Strategic Partnership with Shields for Families in the Amount of $809,513 Through June 30, 2027, for Implementation of the Welcome Baby Program and Authorize First 5 LA Staff to Execute Agreement. (Written Only)
Presenter:
Diana Careaga, Director of Family Supports
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11. INFORMATION
May Revise and Legislative Priorities Review (Written Only)
Presenter:
Ofelia Medina, Director of Public Policy & Early Care and Education
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12. ACTION
Finance Update: Present the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and updated LTFP for Approval and Approve Resolution 2026-02 Presenters: JR Nino, VP Operations and Sustainability; Raoul Ortega, Director of Finance; Daisy Lopez, Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis |
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13. RECEIVE AND FILE
Public Hearing: Receive and File First 5 CA’s Annual Report
Presenter:
HaRi Kim Han, Data Strategy Specialist
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14. INFORMATION
Home Visiting: Current and Future System Opportunities Presenters: Aurea Montes-Rodriguez, VP of Community Engagement and Policy; Diana Careaga, Director of Family Supports; Melissa R. Franklin, EdD, MBA, Director, Division of Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health - Health Promotion Bureau Los Angeles County Department of Public Health; Sharlene Gozalians, DRPH, MPH, CHES, Director of LABBN, Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center LA Best Babies Network; Priya Batra, Deputy Director, Health Promotion Bureau – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health NOTE: There will be a break halfway through this item.
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15. INFORMATION
Public Comment for items not on the agenda |
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16. ACTION
Adjournment |
