City of Simi Valley
Staff Report
Ap
ril 6, 2026
To: City
Council
From: D
epartment of Environmental Services
Stratis Perros, Environmental Services Director
Subje
ct: Appointment to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee Staff Re
commendation
It
is recommended that the City Council approve and the Mayor appoint the seven nominees to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee, with terms commencing upon appointment and concluding when the City Council awards the Fiscal Year ( FY) 2026-27 Community Projects Grant funding.
Bac
kground
The C
ity Council created the Community Projects Grant (CPG) Review Committee (Review Committee) in February 2017. The Review Committee is comprised of seven representatives, including one from each of the four Neighborhood Councils, the Youth Council, the Council On Aging, and the Community-At-Large.
The R
eview Committee makes recommendations to the City Council on W aste Management’s annual allocation of $150,000 to the City’s Community Projects Grant Program, which provides funding to local non- profit organizations serving Simi Valley.
The application window for project grant applications closed on January 30, 2026, allowing all potential Review Committee members to identify any conflicts of interest before being appointed, to ensure that the Committee performs its duties objectively.
Discu
ssion
Eac
h of the City’s advisory boards nominated representatives to serve on the Review Committee at its regular meetings in March 2026.
The r
ecruitment for the Community-At-Large representative began on February 2, 2026, and concluded on February 16, 2026. A total of nine applications were received, and eight applicants were invited to interview. Only six applicants participated due to scheduling conflicts. Council Member Judge and Council Member Rhodes conducted interviews on March 11, 2026, and nominated one Community-At-Large representative.
The f
ollowing nominees are recommended for appointment to the Review Committee, with terms beginning on April 6, 2026, and concluding upon the City Council's award of FY 2026-27 CPG funding. The application for the recommended Community -At-Large Agenda Item No.
3A(1)
nominee is included for reference ( Attachment A). All other nominees were selected by their respective advisory boards.
Representative Position Nominating Entity Nominee
Neighborhood Council #1 Neighborhood Council #1 Paul Chandler Neighborhood Council #2 Neighborhood Council #2 Gayle Sutton Neighborhood Council #3 Neighborhood Council #3 Steve Busco Neighborhood Council #4 Neighborhood Council #4 Deanna Block Council On Aging Council On Aging David Lewis
Youth Council Youth Council Aman Sreejith
Community-At-Large City Council Interview Subcommittee Nadia Krupansky Financial Impact
There are no financial impacts.
City Council Priority
This item supports the City Council’s Thriving Community Pillar of Excellence.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve, and have the Mayor appoint the seven nominees to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee with terms commencing upon appointment and concluding when the City Council awards the FY 2026-27 CPG funding.
Summary
The City Council created the Community Projects Grant (CPG) Review Committee (Review Committee) in February 2017. The Review Committee is comprised of seven representatives, including one from each of the four Neighborhood Councils, the Youth Council, the Council On Aging, and the Community-At-Large. The Review Committee makes recommendations to the City Council on Waste Management’s annual allocation of $150,000 to the City’s Community Projects Grant Program, which provides funding to local non- profit organizations serving Simi Valley. The application window to submit project grant applications closed on January 30, 2026 , allowing all potential Review Committee members to identify any potential conflicts of interest before being appointed, to ensure that the Committee performs its duties objectively. It is recommended that the City Council approve and the Mayor appoint the seven nominees to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee, with terms commencing upon appointment and concluding when the City Council awards FY 2026-27 Community Projects Grant funding.
Prepared by: Cy
nthia McCullough, Deputy Environmental Services Director Attachment
Attachment A - Application
2 Submission # 4630204
IP Address 76.53.81.162
Submission Recorded On 02/12/2026 1:29 p.m.
Time to Take Survey 11 minutes, 24 seconds
CPG Review Committee - At-Large Member Application (Page 1) Applications are now being accepted for the at-large community representative to serve on the CPG Review Committee. Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 16, 2026. Applicants will be interviewed by a committee of two City Council Members and one applicant will be recommended to serve on the committee. Interviews are anticipated to take place in March of 2026.
The CPG Review Committee reviews funding requests from local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for projects and programs serving the community and makes recommendations to the City Council for funding awards. The CPG Review Committee consists of one representative from each of the four Neighborhood Councils, one representative from the Council On Aging, one representative from the Youth Council, and one representative from the community. Representatives are nominated by their representing committee and are appointed by the City Council. Terms for the representatives end when the City Council awards the annual funding.
All of the CPG Review Committee representatives will be recommended for appointment at the April 6, 2026 City Council meeting. Tentative meeting dates for the CPG Review Committee have been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on April 15, 2026 and April 22, 2026. * 1. Name
Nadia Krupansky
* 2. Address
* 3. Phone
*
* 5. Are you a resident of Simi Valley?
Yes
* 6. Are you familiar with the Community Projects Grant Program? Yes
I am only familiar with Community Projects Grant Program. I know that it is funding available for local non profits that provide resources/services to improve our community.
CPG Review Committee - At-Large Member Application (Page 2) * 7a. Do you currently have or have you previously had involvement with any of the non-profit organizations listed below? Yes
Please note that involvement does not automatically preclude an individual's eligibility to serve on the Review Committee. However, it is necessary to identify involvement with grant applicants up front to ensure that no conflicts of interests exist prior to Review Committee members being appointed.
List of organizations that applied and are being considered for funding are as follows:
Autism Society Ventura County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County
Body Brain Train
Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark & Simi Valley
Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara
Community Partners
For the Need Foundation
Forever Found
Gavin's Village Foundation
GiGi's Playhouse Simi Valley
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association
Many Mansions
New Beginnings Church
Nikao Imani Productions
Sarah's House
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Simi Sunrise Rotary Charity Foundation
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation
Simi Valley Football Booster Club Inc.
Simi Valley Girls Softball
Simi Valley Hospital & Health Care Services
Simi Valley Library Foundation
Simi Valley Woman's Club
Soroptimist International of Simi Valley
Southeast Ventura County YMCA
Spirit Life Church of Jesus Christ
The Samaritan Center - Simi Valley
Vets & Valor
4. Email
6a. If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain your experience with the program.
NADIA KRUPANSKY
Attachment A
3 One of my children attended the Boys and Girls Club aftercare program. This was over 5 years ago. I have also volunteered in the past (about 3 years ago) at the Samaritan Center with my daughter for a school project.
* 8. Have you previously served on any non-profit organization boards or committees? No
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I have been a resident of Simi Valley for over 40 years. I care deeply about our community and would love to be part team that ensures we are meeting the needs of our residents.
The review and recommendation process will require two to three public meetings during the months of April and May. The first meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. and the second meeting tentatively on May 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Simi Valley Public Library Community Room, located at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Both meetings will range approximately a few hours. * 10. Do you have any concerns with being able to attend the above referenced meetings? No
CPG Review Committee - At-Large Member Application (Page 3) Thank you for considering me for this opportunity. I have a mother of three girls ages 10, 12 and 15. I love being a part of the Simi Valley Community and would love to give back to the community. I have experience for working with federal grants that provide services to families in LA County. I would love to use some of my skills to assist my own community.
*
Nadia Krupansky
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Community Projects Grant Review Committee. 7b. If you answered yes to question no. 7a, please describe your involvement. Indicate the dates and organization. Please provide a description for all applicable organizations.
8a. If you answered yes, please list the boards and/or committees you previously served on and the dates served.
9. Why are you interested in serving as a member of the Community Projects Grant Review Committee?
11. Please add any additional information you would like considered.
12. Applicant's Digital Signature: By entering my name in the box provided, I am submitting my application to serve as a Community Projects Grant Review Committee Member at Large.
NADIA KRUPANSKY
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