Community Services Committee Special Meeting  

Monday, August 5, 2024

 

7:00p.m.

 

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Community Impact Statements

How to do a Community Improvement Application

 

City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84 – Community Room

21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Parking is available in the lot across the street.

 

Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

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. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

 

I.                CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL

Members: Joyce Fletcher-Chair, Karen DiBiase, Kate Kennedy, Julian Tu

 

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 3, 2024

                                            July 5, 2024

 

• GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Comments from the public on non-agenda items that are within the WHWCNC’s Board jurisdiction and within the committee’s jurisdiction.

Each speaker will be allowed two (2) minute(s).

 

IV.            AGENDA ITEMS

 

For discussion and possible action:

 

1. Reminder/placeholder- WHWCNC Toy Drive. The 21th Annual Motor4Toys Charity Car Show and

Toy Drive. NC purchase of a space/booth at the car show/toy drive. Dena Weiss will provide a car.

 

2. Committee tabling at Farmers Market August 10^th or other location and other date.

 

3. CS Committee articles/updates for the NC Newsletter.

 

4. How to write a Community Impact Statement.

See attached document.

 

5. Community Improvement Project (CIP) – Discussion related to installing water fountains, more lights

and general improvements to Warner Center Park. Research and provide a written plan for a        Community Improvement Project to improve Warner Center Park. The Plan will be discussed

with the CD3 Council office and Parks and Recreation.

See attached document – Guidelines for a CIP.

 

6. Forums – Discussion about NC Forums and important issues in the community that may be

addressed by the CS Committee presenting a Special Presentation/Forum.

 

8. Neighborhood community organizations that could benefit from a NPG.

    

9. Discussion of committee goals for fiscal year 2024/2025.

 

10. New Business – for discussion and possible action at the next committee meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT

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, or 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 by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or  email: NCsupport@lacity.org

 

 Public Posting of Agendas

The Community Services Committee meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Monday of each month. However, visit our

website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as a date may change.

 

Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

• Fire Station 84 front window located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367.
• On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at whcouncil.org
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

 

     Notice to Paid Representatives

If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register asalobbyistandreportyouractivity.SeeLosAngelesMunicipalCodeSection48.01etseq.

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

 

     Public Access of Records

In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all 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 get in touch with Dena Weiss by email to d.weiss@whcouncil.org

 

     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.