WHWCNC Homelessness Committee Teleconference Meeting-April 2021

AGENDA- WHWCNC HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, April 13, 2021-6:30 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 938 9924 1002 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.

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 :
www.whcouncil.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 Joyce Fletcher at (818) 639-9444 or email: j.fletcher@whcouncil.org

PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS – The public is requested 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. 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 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 two minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
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 Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

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 §§ 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 POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
● www.whcouncil.org and go to the calendar page and click on the date, board meeting and agenda
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ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO ACTION, INCLUDING A MOTION AND VOTE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT SUBMITSSION

AGENDA

Committee Members: Ray Cole, Aaron Quantz, John Sandy Campbell

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Comments from Public Officials
4. General Public Comment On Non Agenda Items- Public Comment: 2 minutes.
5. Approval of Minutes

6. Presentations:
Review of NPG’s approved at last meeting and possible new NPG
• Rachael Rosenburg from Nonprofit Bundles of Joy
• Sophia Walker-Gold Award Project, Girl Scout Troop 22G

7. Homeless Encampments and RV Parking-Woodland Hills
Discussion and possible action:
Possible Solutions for outreach, support and housing for unhoused stakeholders

8. Neighborhood Homeless Count
Discussion and possible action:
Conducting our own Neighborhood Homeless Count to determine the number of homeless individuals in Woodland Hills and their needs
• Formulate assessment form
• Plotting area coverage
• Assistance from volunteers

9. Unhoused Stakeholder Presentations
Discussion and possible action:
Presentation/discussions with unhoused stakeholders and how we can assist

10. Community Impact Statement
Discussion and possible action:
• Review of council files and possible community impact statements
• Multi-Disciplinary Street Team / Housing Services / Council District 2 / Funding (CF 21-0201)
• CARE+ Cleanups / COVID-19 Crisis / Homeless Encampments / Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines (21-0031)

11. Woodland Hills Homelessness General Matters
Discussion and Possible Action:
Discussions of general matters involving homelessness in the community

12. Adjournment of meeting:

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

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.