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Environmental Committee Meeting Teleconference
August 17, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
AGENDA
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
ENVIRONMENTAL, SUSTAINABLE AND BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 6:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85647439195
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 85647439195 and Press #
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option.
Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar ID # 85647439195 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.
AB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time
public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide
public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed
or adjourned.
Any messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – 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 (2)s minute per speaker.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – 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.
General Public Comment is limited to (2) minutes per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by
the presiding officer of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.
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AGENDA
- Call to Order
- Roll Call: Karen DiBiase, Alex Farassati, Sean McCarthy, Tristin Esfandiari
- Public Comment by the Public on Items NOT on the Agenda. (2 minutes each)
- Approval of Committee Minutes: none
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Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.
- Review of Mission Statement:
Environmental & Beautification Committee
This new committee will determine its mission statement during its first few meetings.
Its intention is to address issues related to the environment and to educate both the NC Board and the community, through the organization of public forums, arranging for presentations by experts in their field at Board and Committee meetings.
The committee will also provide articles for the NC newsletter, and produce flyers for distribution at different events.
Guiding Principles
The committee intends on addressing environmental issues associated with development proposals, proposed City, State and Federal ordinances, sustainable design and policies, and local infrastructure improvements and maintenance.
Education and Awareness
Other intentions will be to focus on environmental education and awareness.
- Expanding committee roster
- Possible community cleanup(s) by partnering with Chamber of Commerce, Volunteers Cleaning Communities, other organizations, etc.
- Possible tree planting by partnering with City of LA, The Tree People, other organizations, etc.
- New Business to be placed on next month’s committee meeting agenda.
Adjournment of Meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on Sept 21, 2022, by teleconference. The Committee Meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of the month. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for 2021-2022 year: Full Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Please visit the NC website calendar page at whcouncil.org for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC website calendar for updated meeting schedules.
*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 Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@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, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at
(818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for any change of meeting date
and/or time.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System
at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
- A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.
*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 website at www.whcouncil.org
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. 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