WHWCNC SPECIAL GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

WH-WC NC

Governance Committee

Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200 N. Spring Street

Los Ángeles, CA 9001

 

Email: NCsupport@lacity.org

Website: www.empowerla.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Special Meeting

                    By Zoom 

             Agenda

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

6:30 PM

 

Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

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Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting

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Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiaBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OCTOBER 6, 2023 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 411 (PORTANTINO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, THIS WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.

Every person wishing to address the Committee must enter the meeting via the above Zoom link or dial (669) 900-6833 and enter 828 5285 6726 and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] Governance Committee [GOVCOM] meeting, the public will be requested to dial *9 by phone or use the Raise Hand option on Zoom, to address the GOVCOM on any agenda item before the GOVCOM takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered.

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the GOVCOM’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the GOVCOM 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 WHWCNC Board or GOVCOM meeting. Public comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the GOVCOM.

 

 SB 411 Updates:

In the event of a disruption that prevents the GOVCOM from broadcasting the meeting to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the GOVCOM control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the GOVCOM shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the GOVCOM from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1.

The GOVCOM shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and shall provide an opportunity for the public to address the GOVCOM and offer comments in real time.

Notwithstanding Section 54953.3, an individual desiring to provide public comment through the use of an internet website, or other online platform, not under the control of the GOVCOM, that requires registration to log in to a teleconference may be required to register as required by the third-party internet website or online platform to participate.

(i) If the GOVCOM provides a timed public comment period for each agenda item shall not close the public comment period for the agenda item, or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph to provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed.

(ii) If the GOVCOM  does not provide a timed public comment period, but takes public comment separately on each agenda item, shall allow a reasonable amount of time per agenda item to allow public members the opportunity to provide public comment, including time for members of the public to register pursuant to subparagraph (D), or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.

(iii) If the GOVCOM provides a timed general public comment period that does not correspond to a specific agenda item shall not close the public comment period or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph (D), until the timed general public comment period has elapsed.

 

AGENDA

Call to Order

Roll Call:

President – Dena Weiss (working out of town, but will try to attend)         

Vice President – Tracey Rosen

Treasurer – Heath Kline

Secretary -Karen DiBiase 

Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

 

Public Announcements:

Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available                                                                                                                  (2 minute each)

Office of Local and State Officials – if available                                                                                                                  (2 minute each)

Other Local Agencies – if available                                                                                                                  (2 minute each)

 

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:

General Public Comment is limited to (1) minutes per speaker and 10 minutes total.

 

 

 

1. Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

Time limits set for each agenda item may be adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. Time limits may vary so the public is encouraged to join the meeting several minutes PRIOR to a specific agenda item being discussed.

 

1. Approval of Minutes: Deferred to the Regular Committee meeting.

 

2. Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item One: Motion to Write and Send a Letter From the Board  to Address Comments and Discussion about the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization (WHHO) at the July 29, 2024, Special Full Board Meeting

Discussion and possible action:                                                                      (approximately 15 minutes)

Discussion and motion regarding writing and sending a letter to the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization (WHHO) to address comments and discussion which took place at the July 29, 2024, Special Full Board Meeting, during item No. (24-066): Motion by the Board supporting the Woodland Hills Homeowners Association (WHHO) letter on the Draft Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) Ordinance. Any letter will be written and signed by President Weiss after the Governance Committee has decided on choice of language.

 

After discussion with the City Attorney, it is suggested that the Board write a letter to WHHO and apologize for any comments that do not reflect the majority of the Board’s positions.  The following is a template:

To whom it may concern:

            The WHWCNC would like to apologize for any disparaging comments made during the discussion of the PLUM Motion to request the Board support the Woodland Hills Homeowners Association (WHHO) letter on the Draft Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) Ordinance,  which was discussed and voted on at the July 29, 2024, Special meeting of the full Board. The WHWCNC recognizes that WHHO is a valued organization in our diverse community and that all group endeavors to improve the lives of our all individuals in our neighborhood must be listened to, considered and appreciated, without unnecessary disparaging comment.

 

Roll call vote

 

Item Two: (continued from September 17, 2024 meeting) Reconsideration of Patterson Prior Motion Regarding Minute Requirements

Discussion and possible action:                                                                      (approximately 10 minutes)

Reconsideration of the Patterson motion at the last Governance Committee meeting, to add discussion to the minutes of the July 29, 2024 Board meeting.

See supporting documents, which is the prior motion made.

Roll call vote

 

Item Three: (continued from September 17, 2024 meeting) Discussion Regarding Comments made about the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization (WHHO) at the July 29, 2024 Special Full Board Meeting

Discussion and possible action:                                                                      (approximately 10 minutes)

Discussion and possible action regarding comments made about the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization (WHHO) at the July 29, 2024 Special Full Board Meeting.

 

Roll call vote

 

Adjournment of Meeting

The next Regular GOVCOM meeting will be held on October 15, 2024, by Zoom, unless otherwise indicated. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date, time, venue and method of the next GOVCOM meeting.

Meeting dates for the 2024-2025 year: GOVCOM meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. 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.

 

*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 based on disability and, upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) before the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@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, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact the President and / or Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org.

 

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:

• whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for any change of meeting date and/or time.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions.

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire Station 84  located at  21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

 

• *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 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 Dena Weiss al weiss@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 lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978- 1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.Oct 1, 2024