WH Impacts and Policies Cmte Mtg 8-22-2019

Committee Members:
Chair: Heath Kline
Lauren Coffman, Angela Dawson, Martin Lipkin, Aaron Quantz, August Steurer

Ex Officio- Joyce Fletcher

Stakeholders and the public are permitted to address the Committee on any item on the Agenda prior to Committee actions on said item. It is requested speakers complete a “Speaker Card” and hand it to the Chair. Comments from Stakeholders and the Public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments within the Committee’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. Each speaker is limited to two minutes, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee.

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, Business or representatives of any venue hosting a meeting of the Council Board, or Committee.

AGENDA

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Call to Order

Roll Call

Public Announcements

Public Comment period

Items for discussion and possible action:

Homeless Encampment in Brush Areas

Should the NC Board advise the City Council to prioritize a focus on removing homeless encampments in brush areas to limit the risk of wildfires that can cause extensive damage.

Changes to City-wide Sign Ordinance (CF 11-1705)

Should the NC Board support the proposed changes regarding off-site advertising signage under the sign ordinance? Should the NC Board recommend additional changes regarding on-site signs?

Ref: 8-8-19 Report from City Planning

Ref: Report from City Planning

Ref: Sign Ordinance Update

Proposed Los Angeles Vacancy Tax (CF 19-0623
Should the NC Board support the investigation of creating a Vacancy tax on residence held vacant during a housing crisis as proposed by Councilmembers Bonin, Harris-Dawson, Ryu and Koretz.

Ref: CF 19-0623

Approval of Available Minutes

Requests for topics for future meetings

 Inclusionary Housing Policy within Community Plans (CF 19-0416)

Adjournment of meeting.

Disabilities Act Notification:

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 three business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Neighborhood Council at 818-639-9444.

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Public Input At WHIP Committee Meetings

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