WHWCNC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
November 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PST
WH-WC NC
Governance Committee
Meeting
200 N. Spring Street
Los Ángeles, CA 9001
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Website: www.empowerla.org
Regular Meeting
By Zoom
Agenda
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:30 PM
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IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OCTOBER 6, 2023 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 411 (PORTANTINO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, THIS WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.
Every person wishing to address the Committee must enter the meeting via the above Zoom link or dial (669) 900-6833 and enter 84574801809 and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] Governance Committee [GOVCOM] meeting, the public will be requested to dial *9 by phone or use the Raise Hand option on Zoom, to address the GOVCOM on any agenda item before the GOVCOM 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 GOVCOM’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the GOVCOM 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 WHWCNC Board or GOVCOM meeting. Public comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the GOVCOM.
SB 411 Updates:
In the event of a disruption that prevents the GOVCOM 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 GOVCOM control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the GOVCOM 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 GOVCOM from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1.
The GOVCOM shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and shall provide an opportunity for the public to address the GOVCOM and offer comments in real time.
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 GOVCOM, 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.
(i) If the GOVCOM 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 subparagraph to provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed.
(ii) If the GOVCOM 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 subparagraph (D), or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.
(iii) If the GOVCOM provides a timed general public comment period that does not correspond to a specific agenda item shall not close the public comment period or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph (D), until the timed general public comment period has elapsed.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call:
President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Tracey Rosen
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson
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.
- 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.
- Approval of Minutes: Special Committee Meeting October 1, agenda, 2024. (approximately 5 minutes)
See supporting document.
Roll Call Vote
- Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
Item One: Review of qualifications for Elie El Habr to apply for the Area 2 Alternate position.
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 5 minutes)
Review of qualifications for Elie El Habr to apply for the Area 2 Alternate position. As the CBO position is also open, he would automatically slide into that seat once the Board votes on his appointment.
Supporting documents will be emailed as they contain private information.
Roll call vote
Item Two: Should the WHWCNC switch from City Clerk run elections to a aelf run “Selection Process?”
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 20 minutes)
As many other NCs are choosing to do:
Should the Governance Committee recommend to the full WHWCNC board that they pass a motion by a simple majority to opt out of City Clerk administered Vote by Mail only Elections this election cycle and instead opt to run its own local Selection Process for the public [eligible qualifying Stakeholders] to vote in person at a town hall style event for the candidates they would like to fill the even area and At-large seats and represent them on the NC for the next term of office?
To prepare for this discussion, Governance committee members should familiarize themselves with the details of Selection Process whereby NCs take charge of their own election process for the public choosing their NC representatives, as the WHWCNC did for the first ten years of our existence, independently and in collaboration with the other South Valley NCs before the City Clerk starting running NC elections. To do this, review the support docs on the selection process from DONE, the City Clerk and the linked presentation from Glenn Bailey at the November LANCC meeting.
See LANCC Discussion on Elections vs Selections:
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Starting at 41:00 minutes into the recording and ending at 58: minutes.
See also the following supporting documents:
DONE 10/31/24 Email Subject: Important: Information on NC Option to Change to Selection Update [3 pages]
DONE Comparison Table; What’s the Difference Between Neighborhood Council Elections and Selections? [ 3 pages]
DONE NC Selection Procedures Stipulation Work Sheet (5 pages)
Roll call vote
Item Three: Motion to Approve Additional Board Authorized Filers of CIS on the City Clerk CIS Portal
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 10 minutes)
Motion to approve additional board authorized filers of CIS on the City Clerk CIS Portal.
Currently the board has only one CIS filer; Heath Kline. The City Clerk allows up 5 CIS filers per NC Board. Heath Kline is requesting the board appoint additional filers to share the workload and speed the timeliness of filings.
Jayce Baron’s committee has submitted a CIS for board passage and plans on doing more and has expressed interest in becoming a board filer.
Roll call vote
Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular GOVCOM meeting will be held on December 17, 2024, by Zoom, unless otherwise indicated. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date, time, venue and method of the next GOVCOM meeting.
Meeting dates for the 2024-2025 year: GOVCOM meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. 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.
*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 based on 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 the availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) before 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 our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact the President and / or Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org.
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
- whcouncil.org and 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 and/or time.
- You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
A copy of this agenda is also physically posted in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire Station 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
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- *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 The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org
- 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 Dena Weiss al weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
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