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Community Services Committee Meeting
October 21 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm PDT
Community Services Committee Members
Joyce Fletcher, Chair Karen Di Biase
Kate Kennedy
Julian Tu
WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Website: www.empowerla.org
Community Services Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday October 21, 2024
6:30p.m. to 9:00p.m.
City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84 – Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Parking is available in the lot across the street.
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 de la Mesa Directiva, d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
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. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL
Members: Joyce Fletcher-Chair, Karen DiBiase, Kate Kennedy, Julian Tu
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 4, 2024
October 7, 2024
- GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Comments from the public on non-agenda items that are within the WHWCNC’s Board jurisdiction and within the committee’s jurisdiction.
Each speaker will be allowed two (2) minute(s).
IV. AGENDA ITEMS
For discussion and possible action:
- Update on holiday lights on Ventura Blvd. We’ll co-ordinate with the Arts and Culture
Committee, Masha Dowell to hang lights on trees on Ventura Blvd.
- NPG
Motion to approve an NPG for the benefit of Mini Therapy Horses. A 501(c)(3) non-profit,
who relies solely on the support of the public. Donations will help the organization
continue to bring joy, comfort and hope to sick children, veterans and people who
need it most. Link: https://www.minitherapyhorses.com/our-outreach
- How to write a Community Impact Statement.
See attached document.
- Reminder/placeholder- WHWCNC Toy Drive. The 21th Annual Motor4Toys Charity Car Show and
Toy Drive. NC purchase of a space/booth at the car show/toy drive. Dena Weiss will provide a car.
Sunday December 8th from 7am to 11am. We can set up the day before.
Planning for outreach for event.
- Forums – Discussion about ways to support Diversity, Seniors, Veterans and LGBTQ neighbors in
our community.
- Discussion of committee goals for fiscal year 2024/2025.
- New Business – for discussion and possible action at the next committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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, or 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 by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas
The Community Services Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. However, visit our
website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as a date may change.
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
- Fire Station 84 front window located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367.
- On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at whcouncil.org
- You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)
Notice to Paid Representatives
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register asalobbyistandreportyouractivity.SeeLosAngelesMunicipalCodeSection48.01etseq.
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
Public Access of Records
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all 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 get in touch with Dena Weiss by email to d.weiss@whcouncil.org
Reconsideration and Grievance Process
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website www.whcouncil.org.