Meeting Agenda

Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee

Thursday, February 24, 2022 – 7:00 pm

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In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet-based service option.

Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial 1 669 900 6833 to access by phone or go online via the “Zoom” App and enter Webinar ID # 890 7787  1030 and then press # to join the meeting. The Chair will give listeners instructions for providing public comments at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the Chair or Moderator, to address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on each item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

AB 361 Updates: Submission of Public comment cannot be required in advance of the meeting, only real-time public comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the public cannot provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. Messaging and/or virtual background is in the control of the individual Committee member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes action on an item. The Committee will accept comments from the public on agenda items only when the respective item is considered. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Comments from the public within the Committee’s jurisdiction on other matters not appearing on the agenda are heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that, under the Brown Act, the Committee 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 Committee meeting.

Public Comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding Chair of the Committee. The presiding Chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.

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AGENDA

1. Call to Order
   

2. Establish Quorum/Roll Call
   

3. Public Comments by the Public on Items NOT on the Agenda. (2 minutes each)

4. Approval of Available Committee Minutes:

   Roll Call Vote

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding Chair of the Committee.

5. Consideration of CIS to CF 19-0603:
   

   https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=19-0603

Should WHWCNC support or not support CF-19-0603, a motion [Blumenfield/Rodrigue] that directs City Planning to expand zones designated as Fire District 1 and prohibit Types IV and V construction?

Reference: Article on Portland Tall-timber Project, Link: https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/green-light-for-the-tallest-mass-timber-building-in-the-u-s_o

Reference: Sustainability Considerations for Mass-timber, Link: https://www.woodworks.org/why-wood/sustainability/

Reference: Article on new Sustainable Building,  Link:  https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2020/1/15/21058051/climate-change-building-materials-mass-timber-cross-laminated-clt

Reference: Mass-timber Seismic and Wind Resistance  Link:  https://www.thinkwood.com/resilience

5. Consideration of CIS to CF 21-1431:
   

   https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1431

Should WHWCNC support the creation of an ordinance per CF-1414? This motion requires the replacement obligations and occupant protection provisions of California Government Code Section 66300 to apply to Housing Development Projects that submit a complete application, file a complete set of building plans for plan check and permit, or receive a project or permit approval on or after January 1, 2022.

6. Consideration of CIS to CF 21-1414:
   

   https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1414

Should WHWCNC support and/or recommend modifications to CF 21-1414, a motion [Koretz/Blumenfield] that directs City Planning to create interim development standards under the ministerial approval requirements of SB9 (CA Senate Bill 9)?

Reference: CF 21-1414 Motion   Link:     https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-1414_mot_12-01-21.pdf

Reference: Director of City Planning Communication on SB9 Implementation  Link:  https://files.constantcontact.com/17b75751701/349899ca-0c58-4a93-ad38-c39a04268679.pdf

7. Placement of Possible New Business on future Committee meeting agendas.

8. Adjournment of Meeting

The next Committee Meeting will be held on March 10, 2022, 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: Committee meeting are held the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. 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.

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A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and south of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.

*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

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