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WHWCNC Governance Committee Meeting Agenda
January 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PST
WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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200 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org
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Regular Governance Committee Meeting
Agenda
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
January 16, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiaBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
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 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.
- Call to Order.
- Roll call of members: Executive Committee and Officers: Chair – Dena Weiss, Heath Kline, Karen DiBiase and Don Patterson.
- Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker.
- Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per speaker.
- Approval of Committee Minutes: December 19, 2023.
Items for discussion and possible action:
Item One: Review of Qualifications for an Area 3 Representative
Review of qualifications for Jayce Baron to apply for the Area 3 Alternate Representative position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.
Roll call vote.
Item Two: Review of Qualifications for an Area 6 Representative
Review of qualifications for exchange of Board seats. Heath Kline is the current Area 6 CBO Representative. He also qualifies as the Area 6 Business Representative and wishes to switch seats.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.
Roll call vote.
Item Three: Review of Qualifications for an Area 6 Representative
Review of qualifications for exchange of Board seats. Bobbie Wasserman is the current At Large Alternate Representative. She also qualifies as the Area 6 CBO Representative and wishes to switch seats.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.
Roll call vote.
Item Four: Review of Qualifications for an Area 6 Representative
Review of qualifications for Janice C. Mendel to apply for the Area 6 Alternate Representative position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.
Roll call vote.
Item Five: Review of Qualifications for an Area 6 Representative
Review of qualifications for Brian Schlichter to apply for the Area 6 Alternate Representative position.
Awaiting supporting application documents.
Roll call vote.
Item Six: Review of Qualifications for an Area 7 Representative
Review of qualifications for Rosaleen O’Sullivan to apply for the Area 7 Alternate Representative position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.
Roll call vote.
Item Seven: Review of Qualifications for Possible At Large Representative
Review of qualifications for additional candidates to apply for any vacant At Large Alternate position, pending the outcome of Item Three.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers if additional people apply.
Roll call vote.
Item Eight: Appointment of a NC Homelessness Liaison
Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment from our Neighborhood Council, to allow a Board member to be appointed as a Homelessness Liaison. The chair of the Homelessness Committee, Reina Cerros- McCaughey, has stepped up to apply for the position. See below:
Homelessness Liaisons play a vital role in addressing homelessness-related issues within our community.
Homelessness is a complex and pressing challenge that affects communities across the nation, including our own. To better address this issue, foster collaboration, and facilitate communication, we have established a series of Neighborhood Council Homelessness Liaison Meetings. These meetings provide a platform for Neighborhood Council leaders to come together, share insights, and collectively work towards solutions to homelessness in our area. Homelessness Liaisons will serve as the bridge between your council and the broader community efforts to combat homelessness. They will participate in our upcoming meetings, share insights from your neighborhood, and collaborate with others to develop and implement effective strategies.
To appoint your Homelessness Liaisons, please designate one or more individuals from your Neighborhood Council who are passionate about addressing homelessness and willing to actively engage in our community efforts.
Item Nine: Bylaw Review
Discussion and action regarding review of Bylaws which were last amended on May 19, 2022. Creation of timetable for amendments for the 14 Articles. Committee members will review Articles 1 and 2 (name and purpose) in advance, and come to the meeting with any changes. We will move onto more if there is time so please be prepared to discuss.
See posted existing Bylaws.
Roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on February 20, 2024, at the Woodland Hills Library. 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 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 Posting of Agendas –
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
- A copy of this agenda is also physically posted outside the building of the old site of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber was located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The sign is still present and the agendas are outside the doors to the right of the entrance. The location can be accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.
- www.whcouncil.org
- You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)
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.
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.WHWCNC.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 Dena Weiss at: d.weiss@whcouncil.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 our website.Jan 16, 2024