WHWCNC Officers Meeting Teleconference

AGENDA – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING – WHWCNC
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

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Click for August 31 Officers Meeting Minutes

Click for Current Bylaws
VIRTUAL MEETING 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 meetings will be conducted entirely telephonically.
Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter
Webinar ID # 927 8660 9331 and then press # to join 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 :
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
● You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call – Officers: Joyce Fletcher, President – Sheppard Kaufman, Vice President – Paul Lawler, Treasurer – Komalpreet Kaur Batth, Secretary – Don Patterson, Parliamentarian
Public Announcements by City Officials : (2) minutes per speaker
Public Comment Period (on items not on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker
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Items for discussion and possible action:
1. Approval of Committee members – Sheppard Kaufman
2. Discussion about Board member and stakeholder questions and concerns – Joyce Fletcher
Resolved by Officers
Resolved by Committee Chairs
Resolved by WHWCNC Grievance process Bylaw (Article XI)
(See attached Bylaws)
Resolved by EmpowerLA, NC Grievance Portal
(Link to Empower NC Grievance Portal)
https://lacity.quickbase.com/db/bki8tm99k
3. Reading of the Bylaws with new amendments added by Empower LA – Don Patterson
Various sections may be discussed as needed
(see attached Bylaws)
4. Possible approval of Sub-Committee Formation – General NC outreach – Joyce Fletcher
1.Technology and Social Media Committee – Management of NC website, NC Zoom Meetings NC nextdoor,
NC facebook page, NC twitter page, NC telephone service, NC email service, maintenance and purchase of NC outreach materials, NC storage unit, NC inventory list, NC business card purchases, NC banners and advertising
1a).Sub-committee : Community Engagement Committee – notification to stakeholders of all events and agenda items. Provides weekly factual non-biased information to stakeholders by email, flyers, door hangers, bi-weekly constant contact email blasts and posting NC information on social media
3. SR -20: The Media – President of the NC is the primary spokesperson for the NC
5. “I represent the Stakeholders” vs “I represent the ideas and opinions of the stakeholders”
Officer support of the WHWCNC Bylaws Mission and Policies
(see attached Bylaws)
6. NC Virtual Forums and Community Projects
Virtual forums for 2020-2021 during COVID 19 safety protocols
Major NC sponsored community projects that require funding
Empower LA requirements
7. Approval of the Minutes – August 31, 2020 – submitted by Joyce Fletcher
8. Agenda items for the next Executive Committee Meeting and date and time (10 minutes)
Adjourned:
Announcements: The next Full Board Meeting will be held on October 14th, 2020 by teleconference.
Please visit the website calendar page at whcouncil.org for the date and time. NOTICE: due to the coronavirus the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council may hold a webinar SPECIAL MEETING if needed. Please visit the website calendar page to see if there is a Special Meeting posted.
Meeting dates for or the upcoming 2020 -2021 year; the proposed Board meeting are usually held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm.
Due to COVID 19 all in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.
Adjournment of meeting:
*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
*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 related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org – 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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
*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 Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website at www.whcouncil.org