WHWCNC GOVERNANCE MEETING

WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER

NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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200 N. Spring Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

 

Email: NCsupport@lacity.org

Website: www.empowerla.org

 

 

Regular Governance Committee Meeting

Agenda

Woodland Hills Library

Second Floor

22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

December 19, 2023

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.

1. Call to Order.
2. Roll call of members: Executive Committee and Officers: Chair – Dena Weiss, Chris Waddy, Heath Kline, Karen DiBiase and Don Patterson.

 

3. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker.
4. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per speaker.
5. Approval of Committee Minutes: November 21, 2023.

 

Items for discussion and possible action:

 

Item One:

Discussion and possible motion for approval up to $10,000 to purchase equipment for hybrid  meetings, including Owl cameras, projectors, and necessary equipment. Quotes will be provided at meeting.

 

Roll call vote.

 

Item Two:

Discussion and possible motion for approval up to $500 to purchase proper carriers/ containers for storage and transportation of equipment for NC meetings. Quotes will be provided at meeting.

 

Roll call vote.

 

Item Three:

Review of qualifications for approval of any additional applicants for open board seats.  This includes, but is not limited to, possibly Schyler Katz for Area 7 residential and an Area 5 candidate.

 

Roll call vote.

 

Item Four:

With the resignation of Theresa Campbell, the Area 5 CBO position is vacant. Motion to move Steve Sommers from the Area 5 Alternate Representative, to the CBO position.

 

Roll call vote.

 

Item Five:

Discussion and possible motion to modify the language at the beginning of agendas with language provided by the  city clerk related to California Senate Bill 411 (SB 411), which was approved by the City Council in Council File 23-1114.

 

Roll call vote.

 

Item Six:

Discussion and possible action regarding a review of committees and leadership, and the training and mentoring of new board members.

 

 

 

Item Seven:

Discussion and possible 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 modifications.

 

Roll call vote.

 

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on January 16, 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 on the outside of the window 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 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.Dec 19, 2023