{"id":17102,"date":"2025-06-07T10:46:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T17:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whcouncil.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=17102"},"modified":"2025-06-12T16:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T23:20:22","slug":"whwcnc-regular-full-board-meeting-5","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/whcouncil.org\/es\/event\/whwcnc-regular-full-board-meeting-5\/","title":{"rendered":"WHWCNC REGULAR FULL BOARD MEETING"},"content":{"rendered":"

Agenda can be downloaded HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Supporting documents can be downloaded HERE\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0June 11, 2025<\/u> Regular Virtual Full Board Meeting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0BY ZOOM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Website: www.empowerla.or<\/a>g<\/p>\n

Email: NCsupport@lacity.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone<\/p>\n

Please click the link below to join the webinar:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/96493712127<\/a><\/p>\n

Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting<\/p>\n

Code is 964 9371 2127 and Press #<\/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 por correo electr\u00f3nico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Every person wishing to address the Committee must enter the meeting via the above Zoom link or dial (669) 900-6833 and enter 964 9371 2127 and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the Meeting of the Woodland Hills \u2013 Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] meeting, the public will be requested to dial *9 by phone or use the Raise Hand option on Zoom, to 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.<\/p>\n

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Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board\u2019s 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 WHWCNC Board or Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.<\/p>\n

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SB 411 Updates:<\/p>\n

In the event of a disruption that prevents the Board 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 Board control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the Board 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 Board from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1.<\/p>\n

The Board shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and shall provide an opportunity for the public to address the Board and offer comments in real time.<\/p>\n

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 Board, which 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.<\/p>\n

(i) If the Board 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<\/u> to provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed.<\/p>\n

(ii) If the Board 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.<\/p>\n

(iii) If the Board 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/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, \u00a0Juliet 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(2 minutes 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 (2 minutes 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 (2 minutes 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 two (2) minute per speaker and 10 minutes total.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

    All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. There will be ONE opportunity to speak only unless allowed by the presiding officer. 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 Minutes<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> Board Meeting \u2013 May 14, 2025 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\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 5 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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 Roll Call Vote<\/p>\n

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      1. Officer Reports<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        (estimated time 5 minutes)<\/p>\n

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

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

        Treasurer<\/strong> \u2013 Heath Kline<\/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 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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\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

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          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<\/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, \u00a0Juliet Schwartz<\/p>\n

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

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          1. Items for Discussion and Possible Action: <\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

            Heath Kline, Treasurer <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

            (25-049) Approval of MER for June 2025<\/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 <\/em>(estimated time 5 minutes)<\/p>\n

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            Motion for the Board to approve the May, 2025 Monthly Expense Report (MER).<\/p>\n

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            See posted MER<\/strong> included in supporting documents (18 pages).<\/p>\n

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

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

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

            25-050 <\/u><\/strong>Motion for CUB application for full line of alcoholic beverages at Kourosh Restaurant, 22635 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 1367: (<\/u><\/strong>ZA-2024-2448-CUB \/ ENV-2024-2449 CE)<\/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 <\/em>(estimated time 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

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            Conditional Use Permit request to allow the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing 2,990 square-foot Persian restaurant (Kourosh Restaurant) that has operated at this site since 1990, with 57 indoor seats and existing parking in a large parking lot in front. They seek to be able to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., daily. The project does not involve any interior or exterior alterations to the building, and there will be no entertainment.<\/p>\n

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            MOTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            As pertaining to the proposed issuance of a CUB for serving a full line of alcoholic beverages at Kourosh Restaurant, 22635 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills CA, 91367, and after having held one(1) public meeting over Zoom for the application filed by the restaurant owner, Famoush Ranjbari, the WHWCNC Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee hereby finds<\/p>\n

            that:<\/p>\n

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            WHEREAS<\/em>, the proposed project is in basic compliance with all of the requirements of the Los Angeles City Municipal Code, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC); and<\/p>\n

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            WHEREAS<\/em>, the proposed project adheres to all of the requirements of the City\u2019s and State\u2019s codes without requesting variances or exemptions; and<\/p>\n

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            WHEREAS<\/em>, the restaurant seeks to be able to operate from 8 AM to 2:00 AM daily; and<\/p>\n

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            WHEREAS<\/em>, the restaurant will have 9 parking spaces specifically designated for their use, and dozens of other parking spaces that patrons may us within the shopping center lot; and<\/p>\n

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            WHEREAS<\/em>, there will be no modifications to either the interior or exterior of the restaurant;<\/p>\n

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            THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM), for the findings and recommendations stated herein, recommends that the application and plans submitted by Kourosh Restaurant at 22635 Ventura Blvd. for a CUB to sell and serve a full line of alcoholic beverages receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC).<\/p>\n

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            The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee also recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills \u2013Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the City of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings and recommendations to SUPPORT this motion presented to the WHWCNC Board on June 11, 2025.<\/p>\n

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            Motion: Matt Richman<\/p>\n

            Second: Marty Lipkin<\/p>\n

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            VOTE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 YES -6 (Steurer, Wasserman, Rice, Richman, Fletcher, Lipkin)<\/p>\n

            NO -0<\/p>\n

            ABSTAIN-0<\/p>\n

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

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

            Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

            (24-51) (CIS) Community Impact Statement, Council File 25-0600-S7<\/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 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

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            Council File 25-0600-S7<\/p>\n

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            The WHWCNC joins other Neighborhood Councils in Supporting Council File 25-0600-S7 for the City Council to restore Neighborhood Council (NC) budgets from the current proposed $25,000 back to $32,000.<\/p>\n

            The $32,000 funding is critical for operational effectiveness, community engagement, and support for local nonprofits and community focused events. This proposed reduction represents less than half of the original $50,000 allocation intended when Neighborhood Councils were initially established, not accounting for inflation, which significantly magnifies the impact of this funding decrease.<\/p>\n

            The WHWCNC also requests a rollover of supplemental funds from the prior fiscal year.\u00a0 Unspent rollover funds are a part of each NC\u2019s allocated \u00a0funds and are necessary to maintain effective community outreach and engagement, as has been practiced in previous fiscal years.<\/p>\n

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            Vote at Committee:\u00a0 \u00a0 Yes 3\u00a0 No 0\u00a0 Abstain 0.<\/p>\n

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            https:\/\/cityclerk.lacity.org\/lacityclerkconnect\/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-0600-S7<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

            Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

            (24-052) (CIS) Community Impact Statement, Council File 25-0002-S29<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

            \u00a0<\/u><\/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\u00a0 <\/em>(estimated time 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

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            Council File No: 25-0002-S29 \u2013 Support AB 867.<\/p>\n

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            Motion: The WHWCNC Board to supports AB 867. On April 8, 2025, the Resolution (Blumenfield \u2013 Hernandez) was introduced in support for AB 867 (Lee), which would prohibit the declawing of a cat unless a veterinarian performs the procedure for a medically necessary purpose that benefits the cat’s health. The Resolution states that cat declawing is a cruel and unethical surgical procedure that includes the amputation of the first knuckle of each cat’s toes, resulting in lifelong disfigurement and pain. The Resolution further states that declawing is prohibited or considered unethical in several countries, including Sweden, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom as well as in 15 counties and cities in the United States including New York and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

            The Department of Animal Services is in support of AB 867. At its meeting held on May 13,<\/p>\n

            2025, the Board of Animal Services Commissioners approved a report in support of AB 867.<\/p>\n

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            Vote at Committee:\u00a0 \u00a0 Yes 3\u00a0 No 0\u00a0 Abstain 0.<\/p>\n

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

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

            Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

            (24-053) (CIS) Community Impact Statement, Council File 22-0560<\/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 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

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            City Council File No. 22-0560<\/p>\n

            Municipal Lobbying Ordinance<\/p>\n

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            Motion: The WHWCNC Board approve and requires the Ethics Commission and the City Council to take immediate action, to approve and enforce a Municipal Lobbying Ordinance that will finally put an end to lobbying and behind the scenes deal making that benefits special interests that has allowed and promoted corruption in Los Angeles City Government.<\/p>\n

            This action is long overdue and the WHWCNC is shocked to learn that this ordinance was not approved in 2022. The WHWCNC also objects to the exemptions being considered in the<\/p>\n

            Municipal Lobbying Ordinance for 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(5)s as these exemptions have been abused and used as an avenue for corrupt practices and activities.<\/p>\n

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            In May 2022, the Ethics Commission recommended comprehensive updates to the<\/p>\n

            Municipal Lobbying Ordinance (MLO). See Council File No. 22-0560. The Ad Hoc Committee<\/p>\n

            on Government Reform held hearings on the Ethics Commission\u2019s policy proposal in February<\/p>\n

            and March of 2023.<\/p>\n

            But no further action was taken and the council file expired on March 17, 2025.<\/p>\n

            On April 23, 2025, the members of the Ethics Commission voted to retransmit the previous 2022 recommendations.<\/p>\n

            The City Council is required to hold a public hearing on policy proposals that are transmitted by the Ethics Commission within 180 days. If a hearing is not held within that time period, the City Clerk is required to schedule the policy proposal at the next regular City Council meeting. Los Angeles City Charter \u00a7 703(c).<\/p>\n

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            Vote at Committee:\u00a0 \u00a0 Yes 4\u00a0 No 0\u00a0 Abstain 0<\/p>\n

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            Go to the link below to see the full report.<\/p>\n

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            Roll Call Vote<\/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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\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 \u2013Chair pending appointment by Governance Committee<\/p>\n

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

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

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

            The next Regular Board meeting will be held IN PERSON on July 9, 2025. \u00a0Please 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 POSTING OF AGENDAS \u2013 agendas are posted for public review as follows:<\/p>\n