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WHWCNC COMMUNITY SERVICES PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
October 17, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
AGENDA– COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY Committee Meeting
October 17, 2022 at time 6:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
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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 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. 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) 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.
AGENDA
- Call to Order:
- Roll Call: Geraldine Weiss (chair), Mark Schwartz, Arturo Valasquez, Houtan Hormozian, Rachel Tabak
- Public Comment by the Public on Items NOT on the Agenda. (2 minutes each)
- Approval of Committee Service Meeting Minutes of August 15, September 19, 2022.
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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.
- RENEWED: MOTION TO APPROVE LETTER TO REQUEST AN INCREASE IN RESOURCES AND ALLOCATION OF POLICE TO THE TOPANGA DIVISION
To Chief Michael Moore and Valley Bureau Chief Alan Hamilton:
The Topanga Division needs a deployment of additional officers and resources.
The citizens of Woodland Hills Warner Center are deeply concerned over the dramatic spiral of violent crime and murders of innocent stakeholders in our neighborhood. Our area ranks first in crime increase, in the Los Angeles area in most categories. Woodland Hills is a peaceful area of the San Fernando Valley where families come and settle and to safely work and raise their children. It is concerning that there has been 10 homicides so far this year in our area. This is twice as many as in 2020 (100% increase) and 4 more than in 2021 (67% increase). Overall total violent crimes are up 16% since 2020 and 26% since 2021. Property crimes also have risen.
For such a dramatic increase in overall crime, there must be a dramatic reaction and solution.
Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Counsel requests request that the City and its officials responsible maximize allocation of officers and resources to the Topanga division. Additional officer deployment and allocation is crucial in an area of Los Angeles where crime is skyrocketing and the residents are fearful. The consequence of inaction will be preventable loss of life and property.
Very truly yours,
Concerned Citizens of Woodland Hills Warner Center through its Neighborhood Council.
See attachment of Topanga Area Crime Profile from 9-11-22 through 10-8-22.
Roll call vote
Possible Presentation by someone from the Topanga Division on current crime statistics.
- END OF YEAR HOLIDAY IDEAS.
Discussion for possible action. Ideas: partner with the Chamber? We need to come up with ideas and budget in order to get something approved for our next full November Board meeting otherwise it will be too late. Bring ideas for motions to this meeting please for holiday action.
Possible motion on whatever is suggested.
- FUTURE BUSINESS: Discussion about future agenda topics and new business for next meeting.
Adjournment of Meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on November 21, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for 2022 -2023 year: the third Monday of every month at 6:30pm, with the first if necessary for overspill of business. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.
*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 d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
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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
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