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Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council   

Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee 

Notice of a Public Meeting

Thursday, September 9, 2021 – 7:00 pm

VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

In conformity with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically.

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce located at 6801 Owensmouth Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. (On the Eastside of Westfield Promenade Shopping Center. Parking is available in the parking lot.)

Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter Webinar ID #: 857 7459 3783 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding committee member, to address the Committee on any agenda item before the committee takes an action on an item.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting.

General Public Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.

All comment is limited to 2 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding member if the Committee.

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Meeting Agenda (Time permitting)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call
   

   Heath Kline, Chair; Kathleen Barth, Martin Lipkin, Eric Spitzer, August Steurer

3. Public Comment:
   

   Community Members may comment to the committee regarding issues not on the agenda that the committee may consider at a subsequent meeting.

4. Committee Member Orientation

Introductions of members. Explanation of member roles and committee purpose. Discussion of past issues and future issues.

5. Possible discussion and action regarding City participation in financing ADUs. CF 21-0541

Should the City invest in the facilitating homeowners constructing Accessory Dwelling Units in Single Family Residence zones  and engage in Master Lease with the owner of the unit.

https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-0541

6. Possible discussion and action regarding the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update of General Plan.

What should be the response of the community regarding updated goals, policies and programs which include rezoning of Community Plans to meet CA State RHNA requirements.

https://planning.lacity.org/plans-policies/housing-element-update#draft-concepts

https://planning.lacity.org/odocument/043fec77-de15-4838-99db-b5daf92651ee/Full.HE.Doc.HighRez.pdf

https://www.smgov.net/departments/pcd/agendas/Planning-Commission/2021/20210217/s20210217-10Cc.pdf

7. Future Agenda Items

Requests & Suggestions for new items to be placed on an agenda

Announcements:

The next Committee meeting will be held on September 23, 2021 by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting dates for 2021-2022 year:
WHIP Committee meeting are held the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00pm.
Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

8. Adjournment

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org

*PUBLIC DIGITAL POSTING OF AGENDAS – Agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the post for the Committee Meeting date and/or time.

• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions.

*RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org