ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING

WHWCNC ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, Feb. 25th, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
Woodland Hills Public Library
2nd Floor community Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA

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*PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS – The Public is permitted to
address the Committee on any item on the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on said item. It is requested that
speakers complete a “Speaker Card” and hand it to the Chair. 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 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 meeting.
Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
Comments from Stakeholders and the Public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being
considered. Comments within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction on other matters not appearing on the Agenda will
be heard during the Public Comment period. Public Comment is limited to 20 minutes.
The opinions, positions or actions taken by the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council do not represent or
imply similar opinions held by the Owner, Landlord, L.A.U.S.D, or representatives of any venue hosting a meeting of the
Neighborhood Council Board, or affiliated committees.
AGENDA
Committee members: Karen DiBiase-Chair, Don Patterson, Tamara Johnson, Dena Weiss, Angela Dawson
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public & Non-Agenda Announcements
1) General announcements & info from city departments, public officials or their representatives – if present.
Public Comment on matters of committee jurisdiction not on the agenda: (2) minutes per speaker
Approval of Minutes: September 18, 2019 and October 29, 2019 and November 26, 2019
Items for discussion and possible vote:
1) Discussion of joint community project with California Conservation Corps. and/or The Tree People
2) Update on list of dead LA City trees that need replacing/maintenance: discussion and possible letter to
Forestry Dept/Street Services
3) Discussion of Rocketdyne site cleanup status
4) Discussion of issues, projects and budget funding for future meetings
Adjournment of meeting:
*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 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 and 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 you wish to attend by contacting Karen DiBiase, at (818) 429-5483 or email k.dibiase@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@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 related to an item
on the agenda, please contact Karen DiBiase at (818) 429-5483 or email k.dibiase@whcouncil.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
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*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 Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website at www.whcouncil.org