Special WHWCNC Community Services Meeting Teleconference

AGENDA – COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, October 8, 2020 – 6:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

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VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In conformity with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (MARCH 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID-19,
the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meetings will be conducted entirely telephonically.
Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter Zoom ID
No. 913 8232 9763 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. 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.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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 the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: NCSupport@lacity.org or phone: (213) 978-1551.
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 on our website at :
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 Joyce Fletcher at (818) 639-9444 or email: j.fletcher@whcouncil.org
PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS – The public is requested 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. 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.
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
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
● Council website – www.whcouncil.org and go to the calendar page and click on the date, then meeting and agenda
● You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment Period (on items not on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker
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Items for discussion and possible action:
1. Recognition plaque for board member Pat Patton – Karen DiBiase
2. Board Resolution – per illegal fireworks in Los Angeles County – Ray Cole
4. Review of possible NC funding for Fall 2020 Holiday Decorations on Ventura Blvd: purchase price, annual installation costs and storage. – Committee
Cost of banners
Waive fee for permits
a. electricity on the light poles – Dena
b. specific decorations and cost of purchase – including banners – Dena and Peter
City vendor and cost of annual installation – Peter and Empower LA
c. businesses between Topanga and DeSoto on Ventura Blvd. holiday decorations -\
door wreaths – Joyce Fletcher with Ray and Mercy
d.. car dealers and Ralphs parking lot holiday decorations – Mercy Alpert and Ray Cole and Karen DiBiase
5. Planning for 2020-2021 and possible future partnerships, projects and NPG’s.
6. Review of current Committee Funds.
7. New Business, committee member requests and stakeholder requests to be reviewed at the next meeting
8. Community Services Requests for the Council office – List to be sent to Tim Glick
9. Report on current activities in the Community
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 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 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 – 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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
*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