On the agenda: Beverly Hills meeting — License Plate Reader (Oct 22)

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Beverly Hills City Council Liaison I Health and Human Relations Commission Committee
will conduct a Special Meeting, at the following time and place, and will address the
agenda listed below:
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
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Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
11:00 AM
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In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can view this
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on Spectrum Cable, and can participate in the teleconference/video conference by using the link
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be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Beverly Hills City Council
Liaison /Health and Human Relations Commission Committee. Beverly Hills Liaison meetings will
be in-person at City Hall.
AGENDA
1) Public Comment
a. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to directly address the
Committee on any item listed on the agenda.
2) 2026 Health and Human Relations Commission Accomplishments

3) Discussion of 2027 Incoming Chair’s Focus Area Topics, Areas of Interest, and Work Plan
Initiatives
4) City Council Liaison Direction
5) Adjournment

Huma Ahmed
City Clerk
Posted: October 16, 2026

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efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call
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A detailed agenda packet is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office at 455 N Rexford Drive
Room 290 and the Library at 444 N. Rexford Drive. The agenda packet is also available at www.
beverlyhills.org.

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:

Beverly Hills City Council Liaison / Health and Human Relations Commission
Committee

FROM:

Trevor Richmond, Interim Fire Chief

DATE:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

2026 Health and Human Relations Commission Accomplishments

Rose Kaiserman and Pam Kraushaar will serve as the Chair and Vice Chair of the Health and
Human Relations Commission from January 2026 to December 2026.
The areas of interest for 2026 included:
• Mental Health Education
• Emergency Preparedness
• Wellness
• Optimize Public Health and Safety
• Community Health and Unhoused Programs
• Support City Health and Human Relations
• Social Media Safety
• Community Engagement
From January through October, the Health and Human Relations Commission accomplished the
following:
1. Held the 3nd Annual Social Media Safety Day discussion to build awareness about the
mental health effects of social media on children and their families. In 2024 the
Commission spearheaded a City proclamation which was established on September 4,
2024, declaring Social Media Safety Day every year on this day.
2. Held Kindness Week February 8-14, 2026, a citywide celebration dedicated to inspiring
compassion, connection, and community spirit. Activities included the Day of Giving at
the Farmers Market, a donation drive for food, clothing, and essential items; Beverly Hills
Active Adult Club Valentine’s Dance; The Kindness Van activation - Kindness is Free in
partnership with the Boys & Girls Club visited both Beverly Vista Middle School and
Beverly Hills High School; Students at Horace Mann and El Rodeo elementary schools
created a Banner of Gratitude honoring Beverly Hills’ first responders; and a citywide
Social Media Challenge Day, where the community shared messages of kindness to
spread positivity throughout the community.
3. Updated the Civility logo—originally introduced in 2010 when the Election Civility
Statement was first formalized— it was refreshed by the City’s Graphics team to provide
a more modern and engaging look. The Commission began using the updated design
this year.

4. Updated the Election Civility Statement. The revision incorporated the name of the newly
combined body – Health and Human Relations Commission. The City Council adopted
the Statement on February 4, 2026.
5. Integrated the Election Civility Statement into municipal elections where all candidates
and their campaign managers sign in support of the statement. This initiative promotes
an environment where respect and responsible actions prevail in all elections and in
every aspect of community life.
6. Held the annual Embrace Civility Award where the Commission honored an outstanding
individual who demonstrated and promoted positive civil behavior. Honoree will be
formally recognized at the November 10, 2026, City Council meeting. Promotional efforts
included a social media campaign throughout August with public outreach at City events,
distribution to the City Council, all commissioners and in commission packets.
Nomination forms were available electronically on the City’s website, and in a hardcopy
medium at multiple locations in the City.
7. Celebrated Civility Month. The Commission raises awareness during the month of
October. Banners are prominently displayed around City Hall campus, La Cienega and
Roxbury parks, and at all major lobbies in various departments. Promotional efforts
include a social media campaign throughout October, public outreach at the Beverly Hills
Art Show and distribution of ‘Civil City’ stickers.
8. Provided emergency drinking water at a reduced cost to the Beverly Hills community.
9. Conducted community outreach via social media, with the City’s Communications Office,
promoting guest speakers and other programs and initiatives.
10. Learned about and actively supported health, safety, human relations, mental health,
wellness, and emergency preparedness through ongoing meetings, educational
resources, discussions, and mindfulness exercises.
January

Nurse Practitioner Program Update & Highlights. Provided information
to the Health and Human Relations Commission about the Nurse
Practitioner Program.
Suicide Prevention, Warning Signs, and Risk Factors. A presentation
by Nathan Lichtman, MSW, Training & Outreach Program Manager,
Suicide Prevention, Didi Hirsch.
Update to the Election Civility Statement. Staff recommended updating
the Election Civility Statement to include the name of the newly merged
commission - Health and Human Relations Commission.
2026 Health and Human Relations Commission Meeting Dates.
Provided the proposed 2026 meeting dates for the Health and Human
Relations Commission.

February

Mobile Stroke Unit – A presentation by May Nour, MD, PhD, on UCLA
Health’s Mobile Stroke Unit Program.

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Crisis Response Team – A presentation by Kira Mintz, LCSW, Director of
Briskin Wilder Welcome Center at the Maple Counseling Center.
March

Crisis Management and Redirecting Unhealthy Behaviors – A
presentation by Ali Norman-Frank, NormanAid Wellness Center.

April

Insects and Vectors Abatement and Prevention Tips – A presentation
by Aaron Arugay, Executive Director, Los Angeles County West Vector &
Vector-Borne Disease Control District.
Helping Teens Have Healthy Relationships – A presentation by Ali
Norman-Franks, NormanAid Wellness Center.

May

June

Review of the Beverly Hills Evacuation Preparedness Drill –
Information on fire safety and the May 2, 2026, evacuation preparedness
drill.
If You Heard What I Heard – Carolyn Siegel, founder of If You Heard
What I Heard, provided a presentation to the Commission.
Mental Health Medicine Cabinet and a Moment of Mindfulness –
Commissioner Erica Felsenthal, PhD, spoke on mental health, resilience
and led the Commission in a Moment of Mindfulness.

July

September

October
(confirmed)

Honoring Outgoing Health and Human Relations Commissioner Erica
Felsenthal, PhD – The Commission recognized and honor outgoing
Commissioner Erica Felsenthal, PhD.
Beverly Hills Case Management and Improving the Lives of Older
Adults – A presentation by Lika Litt, LCSW, Jewish Family Service Los
Angeles, on case management and the partnership with the City of
Beverly Hills.
Selection for the 2026 Embrace Civility Award Honoree – The
Embrace Civility Award recognizes individuals or groups in our community
who exemplify positive human relations in all aspects of community life. At
this meeting, the Commission selected the 2026 honoree.
3rd Annual Social Media Safety Day – In honor of Social Media Safety
Day, the City of Beverly Hills presented an educational session featuring
Erica Felsenthal, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, and
Marc Berkman, CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety.
UCLA Health’s Mobile Stroke Unit Program – A presentation by Kayla
Kilani, MPH, RN, BSN, PHN, MICN, Nurse Manager-Mobile Stroke Unit.
View the Mobile Stroke Unit on Display at the Fire Station. The
Commission and public will view the mobile stroke unit.

November
December
December
(confirmed)

2025 Consumer Confidence Report Regarding Water – A presentation
about the City’s water quality by Jason Dyogi, Public Works Department.
Guest Speaker(s) TBD – agenda planning in-process.
Guest Speaker(s) TBD – agenda planning in-process.
2026 Health and Human Relations Commission Accomplishments –
Provides the Commission with a list of Commission accomplishments for
calendar year 2026.

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2026 Outgoing Chair and Vice Chair – Recognition of current Chair and
Vice Chair.
Honoring Outgoing Health and Human Relations Commissioners
Helena Rosenthal, MBA, MPH, and Noelle Batista.
11. The Commission was led in a “Moment of Mindfulness” to promote mental health,
resiliency, and teach mindfulness techniques to our community.
April

Commissioner Erica Felsenthal, PhD. – guided meditation.

May

Commissioner Erica Felsenthal, PhD. – guided meditation.

June

Commissioner Erica Felsenthal, PhD. – guided meditation.

12. Project Updates from the Commission.
January

Kindness Week (February 8-14)

February

Kindness Week Recap (February 8-14)

June

BH Reads

July

BH Reads
Embrace Civility Awards

The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) provided monthly updates on the following
topics:
1. The mental health resources that the school district offers to students to encourage
mental wellness such as the Norman Aid Wellness Center at the Beverly Hills High
School, the Mental, Social, and Physical Wellness activities at the Beverly Vista Middle
School, Bulldog Aid Center, and the Maple Counseling Center’s Parenting Group
Support sessions for parents. The launch of BHUSD Cares bullying prevention platform.
2. Awareness themes, celebrations, and community service projects.
3. School programs such as nutrition, a dedicated kosher kitchen, STEM engagement via
Robotics Program, and expanded college counseling. New student enrollment, school
tours, and return to school efforts, after school High Impact Tutoring for grades 3-12,
Interim Assessment Blocks for state testing, and Skills USA competition.
4. Various events and activities such as the construction of the Konheim Athletics Building,
Beverly Hills High School Academic Decathlon Team competition, new turf installations
at both Horace Mann and El Rodeo Elementary schools, Walk to School, Elros Fun Run,
Probability Fair, and the opening of the Manaster Family Instrumental Music Room.
5. Various advisory, committee, and board meetings; other meeting discussions and the
finalized Joint Power Agreement.

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6. Discussed safety and emergency management topics, the partnerships with the Police
Department and private security, anti-vaping, and Teen CERT. The bolstering
technology and online safety– the launch of AI-supported math instruction pilot and
introduced BHUSD TV for student programing and live events. Active Shooter training
and fire and lockdown drills, and the newly approved closed-campus safety policy.
Limiting iPad use in early grades and upper-grade tech guidelines.
7. Partnership with the City on Kindness Week, City Greens Project, and Culinary Arts
students working alongside Chef Giacomino Drago in support of the Mayor and City
Council installation event.
The Beverly Hills Police Department provided monthly updates on the following topics:
8. High profile incidents and success stories.
9. Safety information and crime prevention such as traffic reminders, theft prevention,
National Bike Safety, Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the department’s
emergency response time.
10. Community events like the Golden Globes, LA Marathon, and National Night Out.
11. The Real-Time Watch Center, redlight cameras, Automatic License Plate Reader,
drones and continued expansion of policing with cutting-edge technology.
12. Police Officer recruitment, staffing, training, awards, recognitions, and additional
personnel to support the opening of the Metro station. The swearing in of Police Chief
Max Subin and Lieutenant Kevin Orth’s promotion to Captain.
13. Community outreach events such as Coffee with a Cop, Black and White Gala, Catalytic
Converter Etch & Catch, Police Service Day, Pancake Breakfast, and National Night
Out.
14. Updates regarding department activities including metrics on response times,
enforcement on commercial and residential burglaries, thefts from motor vehicles, and
arrests. Incidents like DUI/driver license checkpoint, smash and grabs, vehicle thefts,
and vehicle pursuits.
15. Program updates regarding the Police Department Explorer and Neighborhood Watch
Programs, Citizens Academy, participation with Team Beverly Hills, and grant funded
programs.
16. Safety mitigation measures for the new Metro station, e-Bikes and e-Scooters, and the
upcoming Halloween holiday.

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The Beverly Hills Fire Department provided monthly updates on the following topics and
programs:
17. High-profile incidents and success stories.
18. Firefighter recruitment, staffing, graduations, awards, and succession planning. Training
such as Metro station preparedness, technical rescue on high-angle scenarios, Great
Shakeout earthquake preparedness training, Battalion Chief academy, and Apparatus
Operator 1A class.
19. Community Risk Reduction operations and activities.
20. Fire Department programs such as the Nurse Practitioner Program, Human Services
Programs, JUST IN CASE BH, Community Risk Reduction/Fire Prevention, Emergency
Management Program, CERT and CPR training, Emergency Evacuation Assistance
Registry, and the BH Wellness Network Program.
21. Provided the CERT and JUST IN CASE BH program monthly newsletters.
22. Community outreach events such as Team Beverly Hills, Kindness Week, Fire Service
Day, Backdraft Ball, Junior Firefighter Camp, Empowerment Camp, National Night Out,
Civility Month, JUST IN CASE BH Emergency Preparedness Fairs, Beverly Hills Art
Show, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Warning System testing, evacuation preparedness drill,
and Fire Prevention Week.
23. Fire Department responses and incidents metrics and call volume.
24. Evacuation protocol and planning enhancement.
25. Large and major incidents like traffic accidents, brush and structure fires, high-winds,
heavy rainstorms, and extreme heat.
26. Red flag activations, strike Team deployments and pre-deployments, and utilization of
the Type III and VI fire vehicle.
27. Wildfire and weather monitoring.
28. Emergency Operations Center activations.
29. Human Services activities and community outreach events like Farmer’s Market,
shelters, social services, and monthly Roxbury Park senior wellness drop-in hours to
provide on-site assessment.
30. Homeless counts and response, quarterly statistics, and regional coordination. Success
stories of the unhoused program as well as housing and shelter occupancy levels.
31. Updates on the homeless outreach, the Beverly Hills Outreach Team support services,
Metro readiness and unhoused trespassing, and partnership with the Mental Health
Evaluation Team.

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32. Emergency Medical Services activities and educational topics such as BH Wellness
Network program, Nurse Practitioner Program, mobile stroke unit, and Hantavirus. The
Mobile Integrated Health Summit, and the county’s Emergency Medical Dispatch Audit.
Staff Attendance and Other Health and Human Relations Related Topics:
33. Staff Attendance:
- Fire Department
o Fire Chief Gregory Barton
o Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Poirier
o Assistant Fire Chief Trevor Richmond
o Battalion Chief Ettore Berardinelli
o Battalion Chief Mark Hein
o Battalion Chief Mike Cherry
o EMS Division Chief Sean Stokes
o Fire Administrator Michael Liongson
o Human Services Administrator Enisha Clark
o Human Services Outreach Manager Susana De La Torre
o Emergency Services Manager Margarita Kustanovich
o Executive Assistant Karen Gutierrez
o Management Assistant Austin Brault
o Administrative Assistant Roger Askin
- Police Department
o Police Captain Renato Moreno
o Police Captain Kevin Orth
- Public Works Department
o Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Program Manager Josette
Descalzo
o Utilities General Manager Robert Welch
o Water Quality Specialist Jason W. Dyogi
34. Other Related Topics:
- The Commission met with the City Council Liaisons on January 27, 2026, and
October 22, 2026.
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Presentation from the City’s Public Works Department regarding the City’s water
supply, Burton Way Median Green Street and Water Efficient Landscape Project,
and the annual Water Quality Report (2025).

35. National Recognition Calendar 2026. A promotional events and awareness calendar
used as a guide for meeting themes, discussion topics and/or to raise awareness.
Supplemental information was also included in monthly packets.
February

Senior Independence Month

March

National Poison Prevention Week
Earthquake Preparedness (for April)
Earth Day (for April)
Stress Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April

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May

July

National Wildfire Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Summer and Extreme Heat Safety
Fireworks Safety
International Overdose Awareness Day

September

Social Media Safety

October
(confirmed)

Bullying Prevention Month
Crime Prevention Month
National Fire Prevention Awareness Month
Embrace Civility Month
Thanksgiving Cooking Safety

June

November
(confirmed)
December
(confirmed)

Holiday Fire Safety
Health Awareness Month

Events and Participation:
36. Kindness Week (Farmer’s Market, El Rodeo Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary,
Beverly Vista Middle School, and Beverly Hills High School)
37. LA Marathon
38. Evacuation Drill
39. Police Department’s Pancake Breakfast
40. Fire Department Fire Service Day.
41. Fire Department Backdraft Ball event.
42. National Night Out.
43. City Council Installation Ceremony.
44. Father’s Day Car Show.
45. JUST IN CASE BH community meetings, events, and Emergency Preparedness Fairs.
46. 9/11 Memorial Ceremony.
47. Participated in the Great ShakeOut on October 15, 2026, a nationwide earthquake drill.
48. Reminded the community that September is National Preparedness Month.
49. Civility Month
50. October 7th Remembrance

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51. Beverly Hills Art Show
52. Menorah Lighting Celebration (tbd)
53. Holiday Lighting (tbd)
54. Visit to the Police Department and tour of the Real-Time Watch Center. (tbd)
55. City Council Recognition of Outgoing Health and Human Relations Commissioner and
former Health and Safety Commissioners Erica Kryztal Felsenthal, Ph.D. (confirmed for
December 9th)
56. Chair Kaiserman attended the quarterly Mayor’s Cabinet Meetings; Vice Chair
Kraushaar served as backup attendee.
57. No Commissioner recusals.
Supplemental Information included in packets:
- Beverly Hills Police Department Metrics
- Beverly Hills Fire Department Metrics
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Monthly Newsletters
- Beverly Hills Fire Department Human Services Division Drop-In Consultations Now
Available
- Beverly Hills Fire Department Human Services Contact Card
- Blue Can Water – Product Information
- Kindness Week Event Flier
- Beverly Hills City Council Liaison/Health and Human Relations Commission Liaison
Committee Meeting Highlights (January 27, 2026)
- Blue Can Water – Product Information
- Beverly Hills Care Management Program
- Free Beverly Hills Senior Legal Services Program
- Transportation for Seniors & Disabled
- LA Marathon 2026 Event Notice
- Jewish Family Service LA - Case Management Program & Centers
- Bet Tzedek Legal Clinic
- Earthquake Preparedness Month
- National Poison Prevention Awareness
- Election Civility Statement
- 22nd Annual Earth Day Event Flier
- Beverly Hills is Metro Ready!
- City of Beverly Hills, Emergency Evacuation Assistance Registry
- Stress Awareness Month
- Beverly Hills Fire Service Day 2026 Event Flier
- Beverly Hills Evacuation Drill Information
- BH Wellness Network Paramedic Subscription Program Information
- BH Advance Provider Response Unit / Nurse Practitioner Program Contact Card
- National Wildfire Awareness Month
- Wildfire Evacuation Routes
- Beverly Hills Fire Department Ready! Set! Go! Brochure
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Beat the Heat and be Sun Safe!

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Firework Safety Awareness
Beverly Hills 2026 National Night Out Event Flier
Embrace Civility Award Application Information
BH Reads! Event Flier
Bullying Prevention Month
Crime Prevention Month
National Fire Prevention Awareness Month
Election Civility Statement

The following continued to be the goals of the Commission:
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To Create a “Community Culture of Awareness and Preparedness.”
To Encourage Good Decision Making, Responsible Actions, and Battle Complacency on
Health, Safety, and Human Relations Matters.
To Serve as Ambassadors to the Community and Share Resources and Information.

Staff would like to commend the Health and Human Relations Commission for its outstanding
achievements and extensive accomplishments that supported the mission of improving the
overall health and safety of the community and advancing a just and equitable multicultural
society.

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:

Beverly Hills City Council Liaison / Health and Human Relations
Commission Committee

FROM:

Trevor Richmond, Interim Fire Chief

DATE:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

Discussion of 2027 Incoming Chair’s Focus Area Topics, Areas of Interest,
and Work Plan Initiatives

ATTACHMENTS

None

The purpose of this memo is to request review and approval of the Health and Human Relations
Commission (Commission) calendar year 2027 work plan, by the Beverly Hills City Council
Liaison/Health and Human Relations Commission Committee, consisting of Vice Mayor Mary
Wells, and Councilmember Sharona Nazarian.
BACKGROUND
It has been the practice of the Commission that the incoming Chair names an Area of Focus for
their term and that they provide suggestions and seek input on other Items of Interest the
Commission may want to cover or highlight in the coming year. This format was designed by the
previous Commissioners to establish a map or guideline for the Commission to follow that
provides a clear direction and focus and allows the Chair to highlight a specific topic. Also,
historically, in December the Commission identifies a workplan item to be included in the
budget. The definitions appear below.
Area of Focus:
One umbrella topic the Chair would like the Commission to focus on during their term.
Items of Interest:
Subject matter/topics of interest to the Commission. Commission may want to study or
have a staff member, or a subject area expert or a community member provide
information to the Commission or public.
Work Plan Items:
An actual task that will be completed by the Health and Human Relations Commission.
This is reflected in the City’s budget and is based on the fiscal year.
Commissioners provided input and are seeking approval for any other areas of interest to be
heard in 2027.

DISCUSSION
For 2027, incoming Commission Chair Pam Kraushaar requested the following areas of focus
and corresponding items of interest:
FOCUS: Optimizing Mental and Physical Health, Safety, and Human Relations
A. Continue to advance community health, safety, and human relations by cultivating best
practices, supporting staff in leading these initiatives, and leveraging established
programs like Neighborhood Watch and Just in Case Beverly Hills.
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
The following are items of interest for the Commission.
1. Mental health education and local partnerships – develop, distribute, and digitally
promote community-wide mindfulness and wellness tools.
2. Public health preparedness – to effectively respond to future health and safety
challenges.
3. Community health, unhoused services, and mental health – support social services,
elderly assistance, and resources.
4. Promote a civil environment where kindness, respect and responsible actions prevail.
5. Social media safety education – raise awareness and empower the community with the
tools to stay safe and smart online.
6. Optimize emergency preparedness through coordinated communication strategies,
public alerting systems, and community drills.
A. Topics will rotate monthly, every other month and quarterly. A schedule will be set
accordingly. On other occasions we plan to coordinate with existing “awareness” months
to learn about preventative health strategies. For example, if October is Breast Cancer
Awareness month, we would have a speaker to go with that topic.
Work Plan Items for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028 (Budget)
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Continue to support staff and the various health, safety, and human relations related
programs offered to the community.

RECOMMENDATION
The Commission requests the Beverly Hills City Council Liaison/Health and Human Relations
Commission Committee review and consider approving the Commission’s focus and items of
interest for the calendar year 2027 and the work plan items for the second half of fiscal year
2026-2027 and first half of fiscal year 2027/2028.

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