Homeless And Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting

Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting
Agenda
January 27, 2026
12p – 2p
Located at the Platt Library – Meeting Room
23600 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes
del evento. Por favor contacte a Jon Mann de la Mesa Directivo, [email protected] o por correo
electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Committee’s
jurisdiction will be 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 or Board meeting.

Agenda

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Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless
adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
Items for discussion and possible action:
All comments are limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

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I. Call to Order.
II. Roll call of members
III. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker.
IV. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per speaker.
V. Approval of Committee Minutes: (date) Jan 9, 2025
Roll call vote
Items for discussion and possible action:
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
WOODLAND HILLS – WARNER
CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD
COUNCIL
200 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 9001
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.empowerla.org
Neighborhood Council
Governing Board
Committee Chair: Juliet Schwarz
Committee Members:
Reina Cerros McCaughey
Dean Mathew
Aaron M. Quantz
Harry Sherman
Melanie Kirschbaum
Stakeholder Public Comment will be taken on each agenda item: (2) minutes per speaker.
Item No. 1
(25-HSJA060) The Adult Skills Center – Susan Congdon
For discussion and possible action (10 Mins): Discussion regarding TASC and opportunities to collaborate.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 2
(25-HSJA061) New Friends Homeless Center – Pastor April Belt
For discussion and possible action (10 Mins): Discussion around New Friends Homeless Center as potential NPG
recipient.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3
(25-HSJA062) Rachael’s Bundles of Kindness – Deborah Rosenberg
For discussion and possible action (10 Mins): Deborah to introduce Rachael’s Bundles of Kindness to our committee for
possible NPG consideration and to discuss other potential opportunities to collaborate.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 4
(25-HSJA063) Follow up on CDI’s Early Learning Center – Juliet Schwarz
For discussion and possible action (5 Mins): Discussion regarding tomorrow’s volunteer day at the Children’s
Development Institute’s Early Learning Center and review current list of volunteers that have signed up.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 5
(25-HSJA064) Covenant House – Dean Mathew
For discussion and possible action (10 Mins): Discussion regarding participating in an outreach event with
Covenant House. Roll Call Vote
Item No. 6
(25-HSJA065) Navigating the City Clerk’s Office – Dean Mathew
For discussion and possible action (10 Mins): Dean to share info regarding accessing the City Clerk’s office for
assistance, as well as, current and upcoming new policies.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 7:
Discussion on future action items.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next meeting will be on February 24, 2026.
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
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Notice to Paid Representatives –
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lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq. More information is
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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 committee 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 the Committee Chair, Juliet Schwarz at [email protected]
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.