WHWCNC Homelessness Committee Teleconference Meeting (July)

AGENDA- WHWCNC HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday,  July 14, 2020-6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting By Teleconference

Virtual Meeting by Teleconferencing and Phone number for Public Participation

In conformity with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (MARCH 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically.  Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter Zoom ID 997 4093 2813 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.
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.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON AGENDA ITEMS

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 the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: NCSupport@lacity.org or phone: (213) 978-1551.

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 on our website at :
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AGENDA

Committee Members: Ray Cole, Gina Thornburg, Aaron Quantz, Komalpreet Batth, John Sandy Campbell

Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Public Announcements
• Possible Approval of New Committee Members

Item no. (1) Increased Public Involvement and Homelessness Information for Stakeholders
Discussion and possible action:
Creation of content for the website, stakeholder email blasts, and more public involvement

Item no. (2) Eviction Moratorium
Discussion and possible action:
Discussion of L.A. County’s Temporary Eviction Moratorium and Rent Freeze and its effect on homelessness in Woodland Hills

Item no. (3) Project Roomkey
Discussion and possible action:
Discussion on Project Roomkey and how our Neighborhood Council can assist with transitioning clients at the end of the pandemic

Item no. (4) Woodland Hills Homelessness General Matters and Stakeholder Requests
Discussion and Possible Action:
Discussions of general matters involving homelessness in the community
• Winnetka and 101 overpass encampment
• Other local area requests

Item no. (5) Community Ending Homelessness Updates
Discussion and possible action:
• Continued discussion on Access Center for Woodland Hills
• West Valley Alliance on Homelessness
o Virtual Town Hall on Homelessness, Monday July 20, 2020 from 3:00-5:00 pm

Item no. (6) Woodland Hills Homelessness Volunteer Opportunities
Discussion and Possible Action:
Volunteer Plans for 2020
• How the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition offers volunteer opportunities
• Organizations to partner with in Woodland Hills for volunteering

Item no. (7) Frequency of Committee Meetings
Discussion and Possible Action:
Discussion of doing two monthly meetings instead of one

Public Comment: 2 minutes.

The agenda may be revised prior to the meeting to add further items for discussion

Adjournment of meeting:

Disabilities Act Notification:

*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 j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
Brown Act Notification:
In compliance with Government Code 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 www.whcouncil.org.