Special Governance Committee Meeting via Zoom

Governing Board Officers:
President – Jon Mann
Vice President – Karen DiBiase
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary – Joyce Fletcher
Parliamentarian – August Steurer
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA
WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD
COUNCIL
200 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Website: www.empowerla.org
SPECIAL
Governance Committee Zoom Meeting Agenda
Thursday September 3, 2026
4:00pm – 5:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86872091326
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joyce.fletcher@whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
IN CONFORMITY WITH THE JANUARY 1, 2026 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 707
(DURAZO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL FILE 23-1114, THE_WOODLAND HILLS-WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY.
Every person wishing to address the Board by telephone must dial (669) 900-6833 and enter 868 7209 1326
and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the
Neighborhood Council meeting the public will be requested to dial *9 or use the Raise Hand option,
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.
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 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by
the presiding officer of the Board.
In the event of a disruption that prevents the eligible legislative body 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 eligible legislative body’s control that prevents members of the public from offering
public
comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the eligible legislative body 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 eligible legislative body from
broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1. California Government Code Section
54953.8(b(3).
The legislative body shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and shall provide
an opportunity for the public to address the legislative body and offer comments in real time.
California Government Code Section 54953.8(b)(4).
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 eligible legislative body, that 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. California Government Code Section 54953.8(b(5),
A legislative body that 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 paragraph (5), to
provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed.
California Government Code Section 54953.8(b)(6(A),
A legislative body that 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 paragraph
(5), or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.
California Government Code Section 54953.8(b)(6)(B).
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Two-minute comments from the
public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Committees 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 for items on the
agenda is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Committee.
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AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call:
President – Jon Mann
Vice President – Karen DiBiase
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary – Joyce Fletcher
Parliamentarian – August Steurer
Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available (2 minute each)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (2 minute each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minute each)
General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minutes per speaker and 10 minutes total.
I. Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:
All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
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.
2. Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
A. Approval of Minutes: Special Governance Committee Meeting on July 28, 2026
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)
ROLL CALL VOTE
2. Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
Item ( 1 ) Jon Mann, President
Motion to review qualifications for new board member
Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)
Review of the qualification for Elison DeCarvalho to be appointed to a vacant board seat in Area 2.
Current open position is Alternate Area Representative.
Support documents will be reviewed at the meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Item ( 2 ) Jon Mann, President
Motion to re-allocate up-to $1,000 from the FY26-27 WHWCNC Budget to each Committee.
Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
Motion to re-allocate up-to $1,000 from General Outreach from the FY26-27 WHWCNC Budget dated 7-
08-26 (Line 69) and available Roll Over Funds from FY25-26 (Line 117), to each WHWCNC Committee, to
inspire committees to better serve our community.
If a committee does not use their funds by March 1, 2027, those funds will be re-allocated back to the
General Outreach Budget Category.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Announcements:
The next Regular Governance Committee meeting will be held on October 20, 2026. Please visit the calendar page
at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for year 2025 -2026: Full Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at
6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and
times are subject to change.
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, assisted 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 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
Neighborhood Council Office Space Address (if applicable), at our website:
www.NeighborhoodCouncilWebsite.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 Joyce Fletcher, Secretary, at email:
J.Fletcher@WHCouncil.org.
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• Fire House 84 Front Door located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
• www.whcouncil.org
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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 Section
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
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 on our website www.whcouncil.org