WHWCNC Regular Board Meeting 11/13/24

WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

 

        Regular Full Board Meeting

City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84, in the Community Room

200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Email: NCsupport@lacity.org Website: www.empowerla.org

 

   21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

 November 13, 2024

6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.

IN PERSON BOARD MEETING

 

The Agenda is included below or can be DOWNLOADED HERE

The Supporting Documents can be DOWNLOADED HERE

The supporting documents for the MER can be Downloaded HERE

 

Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may 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. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker unless adjusted by the President. Public comment can only be made one time and will be heard at the beginning of an agenda item.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – 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.

 

Board Members:

Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey

Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell

Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron

Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss

Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers

Area 6 –William Barnett, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby

Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher,  Rosaleen O’Sullivan
At-Large – August Steurer, Vacant Seat for Alternate
Youth Member – Vacant seat

 

AGENDA

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

 

Public Announcements:

Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available                                                      (2 minute each)

Office of Local and State Officials – if available                                                                     (2 minute each)

Other Local Agencies – if available                                                                                     (2 minute each)

 

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:

General Public Comment is limited to one (1) minute per speaker and 10 minutes total due to length of agenda.

 

1. Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures & Reports:

All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. There will be ONE opportunity to speak only. Time limits set for each agenda item may be adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. Time limits may vary so the public is encouraged to join the meeting several minutes PRIOR to a specific agenda item being discussed.

 

1. Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – July 29, 2024 and October 14, 2024                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (estimated time 5 minutes)

 

See posted support documents                                                                      Roll Call Vote

 

1. Officer Reports (estimated time 5 minutes)

President – Dena Weiss 

Vice President – Tracey Rosen

Treasurer – Heath Kline

Secretary -Karen DiBiase 

Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

 

1. Area Reports (it is requested that each area designate one representative to report each month).                                                                                                                                                                                                    (estimated time 10 minutes)

Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey

Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell

Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron

Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss

Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers

Area 6 –William Barnett, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby

Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher,  Rosaleen O’Sullivan

 

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No. 1

Presentation By Empower LA on Code of Conduct and Civility (24-086)

(estimated time 15 minutes)

 

Item No. 2

Heath Kline, Treasurer

(24-087) Approval of MER for October, 2024

For discussion and action                                                                                         (estimated time 5 minutes)

 

See posted support document                                                                                    Roll Call Vote

 

Item No. 3

Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs of PLUM

(24-088) PLUM Committee Motion regarding CHIP    

For discussion and possible action                                                                           (estimated time 15 minutes)

 

PLUM Motion to approve the written recommendation provided to the PLUM committee related to the Housing Element and Citywide Housing Incentive Program, CHIP with opposition to Inclusion of Single-Family Zoning Options in the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP)

WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles is mandated by the State to increase its residential zoning capacity to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) over eight years; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council must approve an updated Housing Element to the city’s General Plan by the February deadline to avoid triggering the State’s Builder’s Remedy; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of City Planning has engaged in the Housing Element Rezoning Program, resulting in multiple ordinances including the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP); and,

WHEREAS, the Planning Department’s report clearly demonstrates that sufficient zoning capacity can be achieved to meet the State’s mandate without rezoning single-family areas; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning Department has presented six optional strategies that would extend CHIP to single-family dwelling (SFD) zones; and,

WHEREAS, these options fail to address potential negative impacts, including:

1. Reduced opportunities for single-family home ownership, contradicting the preference of many apartment renters;
2. Potential increase in SFD prices due to reduced supply, decreasing affordability;
3. Possible economic consequences include workforce displacement and business relocation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council:

1. SUPPORTS the adoption of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Draft #3 of the Housing Element/CHIP Ordinance as presented by the Planning Department;
2. OPPOSES the inclusion of any of the seven Exhibit D “options” that would open single-family neighborhoods to multi-family zoning;
3. URGES the City Council to maintain the integrity of single-family neighborhoods while meeting the State’s housing mandate through other means, as outlined in the Planning Department’s report;
4. CALLS FOR a more comprehensive analysis of the economic and social impacts of any proposed changes to single-family zoning before such changes are considered in the future;
5. DIRECTS the President of the Neighborhood Council to send a letter to the City Council, the Mayor’s office, and the Department of City Planning conveying this position.

 

August Steurer made the motion to approve the written recommendation provided to the PLUM committee related to the Housing Element and Citywide Housing Incentive Program, CHIP.

Seconded by Sean McCarthy

Vote: Yes – Don Patterson, Joyce Fletcher, Sean McCarthy, Henry Rice, August Steurer, Bobbie Wasserman

No: 0

Abstain: Matt Richman

See the Planning documents online:

 

https://planning.lacity.gov/plans-policies/housing-element                                               Roll Call Vote

 

     Committee Reports,                                                                                 (estimated time 10 minutes)

Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair

Arts and Culture Committee – Masha Dowell, Chair (absent)

Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Tracey Rosen, Chair

Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair

Government Relations Committee- Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair

Homeless and Social  Justice Advocacy Committee –Jayce Baron, Chair

Public Safety and Transportation –Julie Waltrip,  Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs

WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs

Ad Hoc Committee for Standing Rules- August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs

Ad Hoc Committee for technology use at Virtual Meetings- Dean Matthew Chair

Ad Hoc Holiday Decorations Committee – Joyce Fletcher & Masha Dowell, Co-Chairs

 

Adjournment of Meeting

The next Regular Board meeting will be held virtually on December 11, 2024.  Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting dates for the 2024-2025 year: Full Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

 

*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 based on 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 the availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) before the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@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, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact the President and / or Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org.

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:

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A copy of this agenda is also physically posted in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire station 84  located at   21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

• *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 The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org
• 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 Dena Weiss al weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
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.Nov 13, 2024