{"id":16939,"date":"2025-05-11T17:39:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T00:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whcouncil.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16939"},"modified":"2025-07-08T00:22:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T07:22:46","slug":"wh-wcnc-full-regular-board-meeting","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/whcouncil.org\/es\/event\/wh-wcnc-full-regular-board-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-WCNC FULL REGULAR BOARD MEETING"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Regular Full Board Meeting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84, in the Community Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

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200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012<\/p>\n

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Email: NCsupport@lacity.org<\/a> Website: www.empowerla.or<\/a>g<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367<\/strong><\/p>\n

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6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

IN PERSON BOARD MEETING <\/strong><\/p>\n

Si requiere servicios de traducci\u00f3n, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 d\u00edas de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o <\/strong>por correo electr\u00f3nico www.whcouncil.org<\/a> para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.<\/p>\n

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*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS <\/strong>\u2013 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 (1) minute per speaker unless adjusted by the President. Public comment can only be made one time and will be heard at the beginning of an agenda item.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – <\/strong>Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board\u2019s jurisdiction <\/em>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.<\/p>\n

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Board Members<\/u>:<\/p>\n

Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle \/ Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey<\/p>\n

Area 2 \u2013 Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr<\/p>\n

Area 3 \u2013 Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron<\/p>\n

Area 4 \u2013 Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss<\/p>\n

Area 5 \u2013 Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers<\/p>\n

Area 6 \u2013 Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby, Leslie Payne<\/p>\n

Area 7 \u2013 Kate Kennedy, Lillian \/ Joyce Fletcher, \u00a0Rosaleen O\u2019Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz<\/p>\n

At-Large \u2013 August Steurer, Vacant Seat for Alternate
\nYouth Member \u2013 Vacant seat<\/p>\n

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AGENDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Call to Order<\/p>\n

Pledge of Allegiance<\/p>\n

Roll Call<\/p>\n

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Public <\/strong>Announcements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield \u2013 if available\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 minute each)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Office of Local and State Officials \u2013 if available\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 minute each)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Other Local Agencies \u2013 if available\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 minute each)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Public Comment is limited to one (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the President.<\/em>
\n\u00a0A request can be made in advance for additional time.<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures & Reports: <\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. There will be ONE opportunity to speak only. 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.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Approval of the Minutes<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Approval of Minutes:<\/strong> Special Board Meeting \u2013 April 2, 2025\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0(estimated time 5 minutes)<\/p>\n

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      See posted support documents\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roll Call Vote<\/p>\n

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      1. Officer Reports<\/strong> (estimated time 5 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        President \u2013 Dena Weiss\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

        Vice President \u2013 <\/strong>Elie El Habr<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Committee reminders<\/p>\n

        1: Committee posting must published online, sent to empower LA, and posted at the fire station 72 hours before the meeting.<\/p>\n

        2: Booking for in-person committee meetings at Capital One Cafe process.<\/p>\n

        Treasurer<\/strong> \u2013 Heath Kline (absent)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Secretary -Karen DiBiase\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

        Parliamentarian \u2013 Don Patterson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Area Reports<\/u><\/strong> (it is requested that each area designate one representative<\/strong> to report each month). \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (estimated time 10 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle \/ Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey<\/p>\n

          Area 2 \u2013 Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr<\/p>\n

          Area 3 \u2013 Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron<\/p>\n

          Area 4 \u2013 Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss<\/p>\n

          Area 5 \u2013 Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers<\/p>\n

          Area 6 \u2013 Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby, Leslie Payne<\/p>\n

          Area 7 \u2013 Kate Kennedy, Lillian \/ Joyce Fletcher, \u00a0Rosaleen O\u2019Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz<\/p>\n

          At Large – August Steurer
          \n2. Items for Discussion and Possible Action: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Item No. 1<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Heath Kline, Treasurer; Dena Weiss, President<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          (25-041) Motion to Approve the March MER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

          For discussion and possible action \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 5 minutes)<\/p>\n

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          Motion to approve the March 2025 Monthly Expenditure Report [MER]<\/p>\n

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          See March MER supporting document (38 pages).<\/p>\n

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          Roll Call Vote<\/em><\/p>\n

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          Item No. 2<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Heath Kline, Treasurer; Dena Weiss, President <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          (25-042) Motion to Approve the April MER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          For discussion and possible action \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 5 minutes)<\/p>\n

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          Motion to approve the April 2025 Monthly Expenditure Report [MER]<\/p>\n

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          See April MER supporting document (47 pages).<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

          Roll Call Vote<\/em><\/p>\n

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          Item No. 3<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Tracey Rosen, Outreach Chair<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          (25-043) Motion to Approve Payment for Canva Pro Annual Software License up to $125. <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          For discussion and possible action \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 5 minutes)<\/p>\n

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          WHEREAS,<\/strong> the DONE previously paid the NCs’ annual license fee for the Canva Pro<\/a> SaaS program, providing predesigned templates for general and NC election outreach,<\/em> which we have utilized, and we have created our own custom pages for WHWCNC print, email, branded giveaway items and website marketing, and;<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          WHEREAS,<\/strong> DONE has notified NCs that to retain access to Canva Pro, DONE’s predesigned templates, and their own created pages, they need to pay the annual license fee beginning May of 2025, THEREFORE, <\/strong>the WHWCNC approves the purchase of a Canva Pro annual license fee estimated to be $100.00, but not to exceed $125.00, from the Election Expense budget category [budget line 108], that currently has $1,000 in available funds to spend.<\/p>\n

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          Roll Call Vote<\/em><\/p>\n

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          Item No. 4<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs of PLUM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          (25-044) PLUM Committee from<\/u><\/strong> 4\/17\/25 for: Case CPC-2023-6206-DB-SPP-SPR-HCA, VTT-83939.\u00a0\u00a0 126 Townhomes\/Condominiums<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          21241-21243 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          For discussion and possible action \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

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          Motion:\u00a0 \u00a0As pertaining to Case CPC-2023-6206-DB-SPP-SPR-HCA, VTT-83939-CN, a residential development with 126 three-story single-family condominium townhomes–seven (7) homes of which restricted for Very Low Income (VLI) Households–and associated parking (within private parking garages and surface stalls) and 15,894 SF of open space areas at 21241-21243 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364, the PLUM Committee of the WHWCNC, held two public meeting for the application filed by California Landmark Group, and the WHWCNC Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM) hereby finds that:<\/p>\n

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          WHEREAS, the proposed project designs and plans for construction of a residential townhome development with total of 126 detached single-family residential condominium homes\/dwelling units within eight (8) clusters of homes adheres to requirements of the Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills Community Plan; and<\/p>\n

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          WHEREAS, the proposed project utilizes the Density Bonus Ordinance with a set-aside of 7 VLI Household Units; and<\/p>\n

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          WHEREAS, 15,894 SF of open space will be provided in the project through a waiver of development standards; and<\/p>\n

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          WHEREAS, the applicant requests an off-menu incentive for the removal of incremental step-backs above 25 ft. as well as waivers of development standards for reduced passageways, westerly side yard and rear yard, and an increase in building height to allow for rooftop structures and equipment; and<\/p>\n

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          Therefore, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning Land Use and Mobility Committee of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council, for the findings stated herein, finds that the submitted application and plans filed by California Landmark Group for the development and construction of 126 three-story single-family condominium townhomes (including 7 VLI units) in a complex at 21241-21243 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364\u00a0 receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC) on June 17, 2025.<\/p>\n

          Motion:\u00a0 Martin Lipkin<\/p>\n

          Second:\u00a0 Karen Koe<\/p>\n

          Aye: <\/strong>6 (Unanimous: Peterson, Lipkin, Koe, Steurer, Richman, Rice)<\/p>\n

          Nay: <\/strong>0<\/p>\n

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          See Supporting Document.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Roll Call Vote<\/em><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Item No. 5<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Dena Weiss, Governance Chair <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          (25-045) Motion to approve switch of Areas for Board Member Megan Jacoby<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0 For discussion and possible action \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 5 minutes)<\/p>\n

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          The Governance committee reviewed and approved the qualifications of Megan Jacoby, who currently is a Board member in Area 6, to switch areas and to apply for the Area 5 CBO position. Motion to approve this switch.<\/p>\n

          Vote at Governance- unanimous- 4 Aye.<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Roll call vote<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Dena Weiss, Governance Chair <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          (25-046) Election Candidate Forum <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

          \u00a0 For discussion and possible action \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

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          Empower LA has provided guideline for Neighborhood councils who may wish to provide a forum for candidates to provide information to voters. It is up to the Board whether we do so or not. There are various laws that restrict the use of public resources for election matter and our Neighborhood councils should plan the forum in advance and consult with the Department\u2019s Neighborhood of Empowerment Advocate throughout the planning and implementation process. \u00a0If approved, an Ad Hoc Committee will immediately be convened to set up the date, the location and the questions. Notice will be provided to all candidates This needs to occur before May 27, 2025.<\/p>\n

          Motion to approve a candidate forum, with the establishment of a non-candidate Ad Hoc committee to set up the forum, while coordinating with Empower LA regarding logistics and moderator and content.<\/p>\n

          Vote at Governance- unanimous- 4 Aye.<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          See Supporting Document.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Roll call vote<\/p>\n

          Item No. 7<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Dena Weiss, President; Elie El Habr, Vice President<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          (25-047) \u00a0Community Impact Statement (CIS) in Support of City\u00a0Council File 25-0193<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Ban on Dog & Cat Meat as Condition of Sister City Status for Hanoi Vietnam<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

          \u00a0 For discussion and possible action \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 10 minutes)<\/p>\n

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          WHEREAS<\/strong>, since 2019, it has been the official position of the City of Los Angeles to oppose dog meat, including specifically in the country of Vietnam (Council File: 19-0002-S101<\/a>) introduced by our CD3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield; and<\/p>\n

          WHEREAS<\/strong>, on September 10, 2023, President Biden and the leader of Vietnam entered into the Joint Leaders\u2019 Statement: Elevating United States-Vietnam Relations To A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; and<\/p>\n

          WHEREAS<\/strong>, the Joint Leaders\u2019 Statement encourages states and cities in the United States and Vietnam to enter into sister city\/state relationships; and<\/p>\n

          WHEREAS<\/strong>, since it is the official position of Los Angeles to oppose dog meat in Vietnam, the city that Los Angeles enters into a sister city relationship with should ban dog and cat meat.\u00a0 The Sister City Project to End Dog and Cat Meat in Vietnam will offer a city in Vietnam a sister city relationship with Los Angeles which would be conditioned on the Vietnam city banning dog and cat meat;<\/p>\n

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          THEREFORE<\/strong>, It Is Resolved that the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports City Council File 25-0193, introduced by our CD-3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, and the Sister City Project to End Dog and Cat Meat in Vietnam, and requests the City Council to pass a resolution to form a Sister City relationship with Hanoi with the condition that Hanoi ban dog and cat meat.<\/p>\n

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          This resolution can be filed as a Community Impact Statement in support of\u00a0Council File 25-0193<\/a>\u00a0and any other City Council resolution or motion on this subject.\u00a0\u00a0[Further information regarding the dog and cat meat trades in Vietnam and the Sister City Project to End Dog and Cat Meat in Vietnam can be found in the following CityWatch article:\u00a0https:\/\/www.citywatchla.com\/animal-watch\/29620-five-million-dogs-and-cats-desperately-need-saving-in-vietnam<\/a>]<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          See Supporting Document.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Roll call vote<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Item No. 8<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Dena Weiss, Governance Chair <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          (25-048) \u00a0Review of Revised Standing Rules <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

          \u00a0 For discussion and possible action \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 40 minutes)<\/p>\n

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          The Ad Hoc committee made suggestions to the Governance Committee, to revise certain standing rules. The Governance Committee has reviewed the suggested changes and voted on the attached modifications.<\/p>\n

          Vote at Governance- unanimous- 4 Aye.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Motion for the Board to approve all modifications.<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          See supporting documents for modifications.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Roll call vote<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Committee Reports,<\/u><\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (estimated time 10 minutes)<\/p>\n

          Budget Committee \u2013 Heath Kline, Chair\u00a0 (absent)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arts and Culture Committee \u2013 Masha Dowell and Harout Aristakessian, Co-Chairs<\/p>\n

          Community Services Committee \u2013 Joyce Fletcher, Chair
          \nCommunity Outreach Committee \u2013Tracey Rosen, Chair<\/p>\n

          Education and Youth Committee \u2013 Julie Waltrip, Chair
          \nEnvironmental & Beautification Committee \u2013 Karen DiBiase, Chair
          \nGovernance Committee \u2013 Dena Weiss, Chair<\/p>\n

          Government Relations Committee- Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair<\/p>\n

          Homeless and Social \u00a0Justice Advocacy Committee \u2013Jayce Baron, Chair<\/p>\n

          Public Safety and Transportation \u2013Julie Waltrip, Rosaleen O\u2019Sullivan, Co- Chairs
          \nPLUM Committee \u2013 Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs<\/p>\n

          WHIP Committee \u2013 August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Adjournment of Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The next Regular Board meeting will be held virtually on June 11,2025.\u00a0 Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.<\/p>\n

          Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 year: Full Board meetings are held the second Wednesday 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.<\/p>\n

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          *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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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          *PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS \u2013 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<\/a> 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.<\/a><\/p>\n

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          *PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS \u2013 agendas are posted for public review as follows:<\/p>\n