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Notice and Agenda
Special Meeting
of the
La Cañada Flintridge City Council
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
City Hall
One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Jeanne K. Hobson, Mayor
Stephanie Fossan, Mayor Pro Tem
Quemars S. Ahmed, Councilmember
Kim Bowman, Councilmember
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3:45 PM City Council Special Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call Jeanne K. Hobson, Mayor
Stephanie Fossan, Mayor Pro Tem
Quemars S. Ahmed, Councilmember
Kim Bowman, Councilmember
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Item for Consideration
1) Interviews of Applicants for the Sustainability and Resilience Commission All interview scheduled times are approximate and may vary Applicant Name Commission/Committee Time
Benjamin Teixeira Sustainability and Resilience
Commission
3:45 p.m.
Mary Baron Nelson Sustainability and Resilience
Commission
3:55 p.m.
Comments from the City Council
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
I certify under penalty of perjury that the agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board at One Civic Center Drive at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
Tania Garcia, City Clerk
Benjamin Teixeira La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts
Irvine, CA
Sep 2022 – June 2026
• Major: Economics
• Cumulative GPA: 3.60/4.00
• Awards & Honors: Honors in Economics, Dean’s Honor List (six-time recipient) • Senior Thesis: Legal & Economic Development in Eighteenth-Century London
EXPERIENCE
Chris Kluwe for Assembly
Canvasser
Huntington Beach, CA
Aug 2026 – present
• Engaged directly with district voters to communicate the candidate’s platform and log community concerns. • Recorded voter sentiment and demographic data to assist campaign staff in refining voter targeting strategies.
ProRep Coalition
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
July 2026 – present
• Coordinated Southern California town hall events to build grassroots support for electoral reform initiatives. • Created and presented slide decks to crowds of over 30 people to educate them on proportional representation.
Office of U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)
District Office Intern
Dana Point, CA
Jan 2026 – May 2026
• Assisted field representatives in preparing for stakeholder meetings with local governments and business groups.
• Drafted correspondence to federal agencies supporting local stakeholder requests for federal appropriations. • Served as the primary contact for district residents; utilized case management software to log constituent opinions, track casework, and maintain office records.
Office of California State Assemblymember Diane Dixon (72nd District) District Office Intern
Newport Beach, CA
Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
• Processed constituent inquiries and liaised with state agencies to resolve casework. • Authored community correspondence and response letters detailing legislative positions. • Supported field staff in executing town halls, community events, and meetings with local civic organizations. • Conducted targeted legislative research to support active assembly bills and district-specific initiatives.
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
Law Clerk
Los Angeles, CA
June 2025 – Aug 2025
• Researched legal and financial records for active investigations, maintaining strict confidentiality. • Reviewed financial and medical documents to identify fraudulent billing patterns for prosecuting attorneys. • Drafted pre-trial motions and organized evidentiary exhibits for discovery and witness testimony.
LEADERSHIP
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Vice President of Finance
Irvine, CA
Oct 2023 – Aug 2024
• Managed and audited a $75,000 annual operating budget, ensuring compliance and transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills:
Software:
Interests:
Fluent Portuguese, conversational Spanish
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite Soccer, Running, Poker, Tennis
HONORS, AWARDS:
2006
2007-2009
2022
Dr. Patricia Greene
Leadership Award
Chancellor’s Prize
JOPHON Writing Award
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
(APHON), Chicago, IL
UCLA School of Nursing, Los Angeles, CA
APHON, Chicago, IL
2022 Best Poster Award Society for Neuro-oncology, Tampa, FL
TEACHING
DIDACTIC TEACHING:
California State University Los Angeles School of Nursing 1995-1997 Varied n/a Guest lecturer
Azusa Pacific University Graduate School of Nursing
2002 Pediatric Conditions/
Neurological Assessment,
Headaches
n/a Guest lecturer
UCLA School of Nursing, Undergraduate & Masters-entry Clinical Nursing Programs 2014
2015-2019
Secondary Prevention
Pediatrics
4.0 4.0
Co-faculty
Faculty liaison/lecturer
KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF USC
2020-present
2015-2019
Newborn Assessment &
Anticipatory Guidance
Interprofessional Education
Experience
Bioethics in Pediatrics
n/a Faculty
Faculty
Faculty participant
CME COURSES DEVELOPED
APHON
2003
2005
Pediatric Chemotherapy &
Biotherapy
Foundations of Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology
Nursing
8 units
16 units
Co-author
Co-author
GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS, EXAM AND DISSERTATION COMMITTEES:
2017-2020 Colin Goodwin PsyD student, Cal
Lutheran University
Psychology
SERVICE
MEDICAL SCHOOL SERVICE:
2019-2024
2019-2024
Member, Curriculum Committee
Member, CD/MSE Committee
USC Keck SOM
USC Keck SOM
HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL GROUP SERVICE:
2005-2008
2013-2017
2016-2018
Member, Committee on Interdisciplinary
Practice
Member, Institutional Review Board
Co-chair, Advanced Practice Nursing
CHLA
CHLA
CHLA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
1998-2004
2000-2006
2011-2014
2015-2019
2019-2024
Board member, President
Member, Test Development
Committee
Board Member-at-Large
Chair, Evidence-based Practice &
Research Committee
Member, Research Committee
LA Chapter, National Association of
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
APHON
APHON
Council on Medical Student Education in
Pediatrics (COMSEP)
CONSULTANTSHIPS AND ADVISORY BOARDS:
2007-2012 Board member, Vice-chair We Can Pediatric Brain Tumor Network PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
1982-present
1988-present
1995-present
2012-present
2019-present
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
APHON
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) National Pediatric Nurse Scientist Collaborative
Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP)
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2001-2005
2018-2021
2019-2022
2022-present
2022-present
Board Member
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
La Canada Flintridge Educational
Foundation
San Fernando Valley Refugee
Children’s Center
San Gabriel Valley Moms Demand
Action Against Gun Violence
LCF Climate Coalition
League of Women Voters
Nursing educator, food bank worker
Communications, homelessness,
voter advocacy
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
MANUSCRIPT REVIEW:
2007-2018
2012-present
2014-present
2019-present
2019-present
2020-present
Oncology Nursing Forum
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Psycho-oncology
BMJ Open
Supportive Care in Cancer
Integrative Cancer Therapies
GRANT REVIEWS:
2012-2014
2015-present
2017
2017-2019
2018
Research grants
Nursing research
and evidencebased practice
Nursing research
grants
Research and
evidence-based
practice
Special Emphasis
Panel,
Neuropsychology
USC CTSI, Los Angeles, CA
APHON, Chicago, IL
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Wynnewood, PA
Institute for Nursing & Interdisciplinary Research, CHLA, Los Angeles, CA National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
MAJOR AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
Research Areas
1. Mechanisms of brain injury after childhood cancer treatment
2. Neurocognitive and psychosocial outcomes after childhood cancer treatment GRANT SUPPORT - CURRENT:
NSF GRANT (OLCH/LEPORE, PIS) 1/2024-12/2026
8% EFFORT
CRANIAL RADIATION DOSE RELATIONSHIP TO BRAIN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
GGRANT SUPPORT - PAST:
R01 CA237230-02 (Milam/Freyer, PIs)
6/2019-5/2024
NIH NINR 8% effort year 1, then 1-2%
Project Milestones: Young adult cancer survivorship
Objective is to develop a population-based cohort of young adult survivors of the most common types of cancer in those ages 21-39, to examine health status, achievement of adult milestones, and use of health care services Role: co-investigator
Total Direct Costs: $3,133,000
Grant No. n/a (Sands, PI) 12/2021-11/2023
Making Headway Foundation 10% effort
Neuroanatomical, cognitive and family aspects to recovery from a brain tumor Objective is to prospectively evaluate neurocognitive functioning and brain growth trajectory in children with brain tumors receiving treatment on the Head Start 4 Protocol Role: co-investigator
Total Direct Costs: $45,500
1F31NR01156001 (Baron Nelson, PI) 9/2009-5/2012
NIH NINR 75% effort
CNS Injury in Children with Brain Tumors Treated with Chemotherapy Objectives were to compare structural neural integrity using magnetic resonance imaging procedures in children with brain tumors treated with chemotherapy to age- and gender-matched healthy controls, and to explore the relationship between brain tissue loss, memory and executive functioning, and quality of life Role: PI
Total Direct Costs: &170,000
Grant No. n/a (Baron Nelson, PI) 5/2010-4/2012
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Explorer Award 10% effort CNS injury in Children with Brain Tumors Treated with Chemotherapy Objectives same as above
Role: PI
Total Direct Costs: $20,000
1K23NR014902-01A1 (Baron Nelson, PI) 9/2014-7/2018
NIH NINR 75% effort
Treatment-related CNS injury in Children with Posterior Fossa Brain Tumors Objectives were to compare neural integrity globally and within specific brain structures using magnetic resonance imaging procedures in children with a history of posterior fossa brain tumors treated with different treatment modalities
Role: PI
Total Direct Costs: $397,686
Grant No. n/a (Riley, Baron Nelson, co-PIs) 11/2015-10/2016 CureSearch Community Impact Award 10% effort
Veteran Parent Intervention for Parents of Children with Brain Tumors Objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Veteran Parent intervention in enhancing resilience and quality of life in parents of children with brain tumors
Role: co-PI
Total Direct Costs: $20,000
Grant No. n/a (Sands, PI) 9/2016-8/2021
Making Headway Foundation 10% effort
Neuroanatomical, cognitive and family aspects to recovery from a brain tumor Objective is to prospectively evaluate neurocognitive functioning and brain growth trajectory in children with brain tumors receiving treatment on the Head Start 4 protocol Role: co-investigator
Total Direct Costs: $40,000/year
Grant No. n/a (Baron Nelson, PI) 1/2017-12/2018
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Discovery Grant 15% effort Altered Cerebral Blood Flow After Pediatric Posterior Fossa Brain Tumor Treatment Objective was to calculate cerebral blood flow values in children at least one year after treatment for posterior fossa brain tumors with either surgery alone or with surgery, chemotherapy, and cranial irradiation compared to healthy sibling controls
Role: PI
Total Direct Costs: $98,396
INVITED LECTURES, SYMPOSIA, KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
2012
2013
2014
2017-
2020
Invited lecture
Invited lecture
Invited lecture
Invited lecture (annual)
“CNS injury in children with brain tumors treated with chemotherapy.” Fifth Annual International Nursing Conference on Child and Adolescent Cancer Survivorship, Williamsburg, VA
“Confidently caring for children with brain tumors on COG trials.” Children’s Oncology Group annual meeting, Louisville, KY
“The complete and unique journey of a child with a brain tumor: working together for quality care delivery.” Southern California Chapter of APHON Annual Meeting, Dana Point, CA
“Brain Tumor Basics” and “Childhood brain tumor survivorship and transitions” (2017 only), Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation webinars
INVITED GRAND ROUNDS, CME LECTURES
2017
2018
2018
Grand Rounds
CME Webinar
CME lecture
“Research grant writing – keys to success”, CHLA, Los Angeles, CA “An EBP approach to implementing the Standards for Psychosocial Care for children with cancer and their families”, APHON, Chicago, IL “How to write specific aims”, CHLA, Los Angeles, CA
THESIS:
2012 PhD UCLA Mechanisms of brain injury from chemotherapy in children with brain tumors
PUBLICATIONS:
*indicates trainees
** indicates co-first or co-corresponding or co-senior authors REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES:
1. Tanedo J*, Gajawelli N, Guo S, Baron Nelson M**, Lepore N**, White matter tract changes in pediatric posterior fossa brain tumor survivors after surgery and chemotherapy. Frontiers in Neuroimaging. 1:845609. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnimg.2022.845609
2. Stahl J, Nelson MB, Ochoa CY, Mobley EM, Milam JF, et al., Palliative care among adult cancer survivors: knowledge, attitudes, and correlates. Palliative & Supportive Care. 1-6, 2021.
PMID:34154694
3. Baron Nelson M, Kim Y, Hamilton L, Dekker A, Miller K, Hamilton AS, Milam J, Factors associated with interest in complementary and alternative medicine among young adult survivors of childhood cancer.
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 39(1): 30-39, 2021.
4. O’Neil SH, Whitaker AM, Kayser K, Baron Nelson M, Finlay JL, et al, Neuropsychological outcomes on Headstart III: a prospective, multi-institutional clinical trial for young children diagnosed with malignant brain tumors. Neuro-oncology Practice. 7:329-337, 2020.
5. Baron Nelson M, O’Neil SH, Wisnowski JL, Hart D, Sawardekar S, et al. Maturation of brain microstructure and metabolism mediate increased capacity for self-regulation during the transition from childhood to adolescence. Journal of Neuroscience. 39:8362-8375, 2019. PMID 31444243, PMCID PMC6794926
6. Tamrazi B, Liu C, Sen SY, Nelson MB, Dhall G, Nelson MD. Brain irradiation and gadobutrol administration in pediatric patients: effect of MRI brain signal intensity. Radiology. 289:188-194, 2018.
PMID 29989524
7. Evans A*, Malvar J, Garretson C, Pedroja Kolovos E, & Baron Nelson M. The use of aromatherapy to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea in children with cancer: a randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled trial. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 25:392-398, 2018.
8. Baron Nelson M, Arellano, K & Riley K. Adding a parent to the brain tumor team: evaluating a peer support intervention for parents of children with brain tumors. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 35:218-228, 2018. PMID 29589794
9. Tamrazi B, Nguyen BS, Liu, C, Azen CG, Nelson MB, Dhall G, et al. Changes in signal intensity of the dentate nucleus and globus pallidus in pediatric patients: impact of brain irradiation and presence of primary brain tumors independent of linear gadolinium-based contrast agent administration. Radiology. 287: 2017. PMID 29189102
10. Baron Nelson M, Compton P, Macey PM, Patel SK, Jacob E, et al., Diffusion tensor imaging and neurobehavioral outcome in children with brain tumors treated with chemotherapy. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 33: 119-128, 2015. PMID 26219302, PMCID PMC5960591
11. Evans AC, Baron Nelson M, Dhall G. Pregnancy in a patient with malignant brain tumor taking temozolamide: case report and review of the literature. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 32: 326- 328, 2015. PMID 25573618
12. Baron Nelson M, Macey PMM, Harper, RM, Jacob E et al, Structural brain alterations in children an average of 5 years after surgery and chemotherapy for brain tumors. Journal of Neuro- oncology. 119: 317-326, 2014. PMID 4146685, PMCID PMC4146685
13. Patel SK, Peters BB, Bell T, Verner J, Katz ER, Baron MN, et al. Parent involvement and neurocognitive functioning in childhood cancer survivors. Journal of Behavioral Health. 3: 43-
52, 2014.
14. Meeske KA, Siegel SE, Gilsanz V, Bernstein L, Nelson MB, et al. Premature carotid artery disease in pediatric cancer survivors treated with neck irradiation. Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 53: 615- 621, 2009. PMID 19522651
15. Meeske KA & Baron Nelson M. The role of the long-term follow-up clinic in discovering new emerging late effects in adult survivors of childhood cancer. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 25: 213-219, 2008. PMID 18539912
16. Meeske KA, Nelson MD, Lavey R, Gee S, Nelson MB, Bernstein L, et al. Premature carotid artery disease in long-term survivors of childhood cancer treated with neck irradiation: five case reports. Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 29:480-484, 2007. PMID 17609626
17. Meeske K, Patel S, Palmer S, Nelson M, Parow A. Factors associated with health-related quality of life in pediatric cancer survivors. Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 49: 298-305, 2007. PMID 16779805
18. Baron Nelson M & Meeske K. Young adult survivors of childhood cancer: unique needs of an emerging population. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. 17: 96-103, 2005. PMID 15748222
19. Kinahan K & Baron Nelson M. Issues and concerns in caring for adult survivors of childhood cancer:
North American survey of needs and best practice models. Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care. 35: 203-206, 2005
20. Richardson R, Baron Nelson M & Meeske K. Young adult survivors of childhood cancer: attending to emerging medical and psychosocial needs. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 16: 136- 144, 1999. PMID 10444941
21. Baron MC. Advances in the care of children with brain tumors. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. 23:
39 -43,1991. PMID 1826715
REFEREED REVIEWS, CHAPTERS, AND EDITORIALS:
1. Baron Nelson M, Compton P, Patel S, Jacob E, Harper R. CNS injury and neurobiobehavioral outcome in children with brain tumors – a review of the literature. Cancer Nursing. 36: E31- E47, 2013. PMID 2271957
BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, AND TEXT BOOKS:
1. Baron Nelson M & Guelcher C. (eds.) Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. 2014.
SELECTED ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1. Dhanani S*, O’Neil SH, Cho S, Shin B……..Lepore N & Baron Nelson M. Differential and dosedependent effects of cranial irradiation on individual brain structures and neuropsychological outcomes in children with posterior fossa brain tumors treated with different modalities. Society for Neurooncology, Tampa, FL. November 2022.
2. Stahl J, Baron Nelson M, Ochoa CY, Mobley EM, Milam JE, Freyer DR & Miller KA. Palliative care among cancer survivors: knowledge, attitudes, and correlates. Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA. April 2020
3. Bashore L, Baron Nelson M, Phillips C, Luke J, Skeens M, Belson P, Mazzeo A & Lulloff A. What to expect after earning a doctoral degree in nursing: an interactive workshop to facilitate your success. Association of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurses, San Jose, CA, September 2019
4. Dhanani S, Tanedo J*, O’Neil SH, Baron Nelson M. Patterns of brain injury and neurocognitive outcomes in pediatric posterior fossa tumor survivors treated with surgical resection with or without adjuvant chemotherapy. Sixth Annual Pediatric Medical Student Research Forum, Orlando, FL, August 2019
5. Tanedo J, Tsao S, Gajawelli N, Lepore N, Baron Nelson M. Treatment related DTI changes in the posterior thalamic radiation in survivors of childhood posterior fossa tumors. International Symposium on Medical Information Processing and Analysis (SIPAIM), Mazatlan, Mexico, October 2018
6. Baron Nelson M, Tanedo J, O’Neil SH, Huft K, Tondulkar A, et al. Radiation dose effect on neuropsychological outcomes of posterior brain tumor survivors. In: Neuro-oncology, 20(Supp 2). International Society of Pediatric Neuro-oncology, Denver CO, July 2018
7. Baron Nelson M, O’Neil SH, Tanedo J*, Huft K*, et al. Cognitive and psychosocial outcome of children with posterior fossa tumors treated with or without cranial irradiation. International Conference on Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivorship. Philadelphia, PA, April 2018
8. Baron Nelson M, Evans A, Lafond D, Browne EK & Garee A. Expanding your educational horizons:
PhD or DNP? Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses. Palm Springs, CA, August 2017
9. Tanedo J, Sacchetto D, Yepes F, Colognier J, Descoteaux M, Nelson MD, Lepore N, Baron Nelson M. Brain structural changes after treatment of cerebellar tumors in children. Society for Neuroscience. San Diego, CA, November 2016
10. O’Neil SH, Kayser K, Jin Z, Finlay JL, Dhall G, Gardner SL, Saigal P, Nelson MB, et al.
Neuropsychological outcomes on “Head Start 3”: a prospective, non-randomized multi-institutional clinical trial, 2003-2009. The 48th Congress of the Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP). Dublin, Ireland, October 2016
11. Evans A, Garretson C, Pedroja E, Malvar J, Margol A, Sposto R, Baron Nelson M. The use of aromatherapy to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea in children with cancer: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses.
Indianapolis, IN, September 2016
12. Baron Nelson M, Kim Y*, Nelson Jr MD, Moore IM. Brain imaging findings after cancer treatment in childhood: state of the science. Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses.
Indianapolis, IN, September 2016
13. Lafond DA, Baron Nelson M, Browne EK. Evidence-based practice: beyond the basics. Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses. Indianapolis, IN, September 2016
14. Baron Nelson M, Evans A, Rangan K, Vasquez L, Britt B. Establishing a neuro-oncology nursing research program. Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses. Providence RI, September 2015
15. Chai Y*, Nelson MB, Lao Y, Lepore N. Tract-specific analysis in children with brain tumors treated with surgery and chemotherapy. Organization of Human Brain Mapping. Hamburg, Germany, June 2014
16. Evans A, Baron Nelson M, Britt B, Dhall G, Margol A, Robison N et al. Boswellia as an alternative to dexamethasone in children with brain tumors. International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro- oncology. Singapore, June 2014
17. Robison N, Dhur N, Khemani J, Margol A, Wong K, Evans A, Nelson MB et al. Nongerminomatous germ cell tumors with synchronous pineal and suprasellar involvement. International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-oncology. Singapore, June 2014
18. Baron Nelson M, Macey PM, Patel SK, Jacob E, Harper R, Compton P. CNS injury in children with brain tumors treated with chemotherapy. Fifth Annual International Nursing Conference on Child and Adolescent Cancer Survivorship. Williamsburg, VA, June 2012
19. Baron Nelson M, Compton P, Macey PM, Jacob E, Patel SK, Harper RM. DTI to define CNS injury in children with brain tumors. Western Institute of Nursing. Las Vegas, NV, March 2011