BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Woodland Hills Warner - Center Neighborhood Council | Your most local part of CIty Government - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://whcouncil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Woodland Hills Warner - Center Neighborhood Council | Your most local part of CIty Government REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD 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DESCRIPTION:Agenda: Sep 30\, 2025 \nREVISED AGENDA: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CaCgw_ww7IqL8QXEBFelAVeih-ECWIt3/view?usp=drivesdk \nMinutes: Sep 4\, 2025 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-and-social-justice-advocacy-committee/ LOCATION:Platt Library\, 23600 Victory Boulevard\, \, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91367\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice GEO:34.1862321;-118.6413591 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Platt Library 23600 Victory Boulevard Woodland Hills CA 91367 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=23600 Victory Boulevard\,:geo:-118.6413591,34.1862321 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20250903T163428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T163428Z UID:10001529-1757010600-1757016000@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Special Homeless and Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agenda: Sep 4\, 2025 \nhttps://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessAgendas_2025-09-04.pdf \n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/special-homeless-and-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20250822T175108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T231753Z UID:10001526-1756233000-1756238400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Canceled: Homeless and Social Justice Advocacy Cmte Mtg DESCRIPTION:Due to unanticipated technical problems\, the regular meeting is being rescheduled\, possibly to August 27th.\nAgenda: Aug 26\, 2025 \nJuly 29\, 2025 Minutes URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting-3/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20250724T010516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T011541Z UID:10001277-1753813800-1753819200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee DESCRIPTION:Jul 29\, 2025(6:30-8pm) \nPlatt Library – Meeting Room \n23600 Victory Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367 \nhttps://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HSJA-MEETING-MINUTES-MARCH-2025-.pdf URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee/ LOCATION:Platt Library\, 23600 Victory Boulevard\, \, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91367\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice GEO:34.1862321;-118.6413591 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Platt Library 23600 Victory Boulevard Woodland Hills CA 91367 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=23600 Victory Boulevard\,:geo:-118.6413591,34.1862321 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20250618T030405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T030405Z UID:10001520-1750789800-1750791600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Meetings will resume on July 29. URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting-cancelled/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20250426T225804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T230138Z UID:10001268-1745951400-1745956800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Special Meeting – Zoom DESCRIPTION:Looking forward to seeing everyone on Zoom! \nAgenda: Apr 29\, 2025 \nWoodland Hills – Warner Center NC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: HSJA Committee Meeting – Woodland Hills NC \nTime: Apr 29\, 2025 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87182952726 \nMeeting ID: 871 8295 2726 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-special-meeting-zoom-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Jayce Baron":MAILTO:j.baron@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T183500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20250324T214421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T214421Z UID:10001500-1742927700-1742932800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Special Meeting - Zoom DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s special meeting on Zoom. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85317830938 \nAgenda: Mar 25\, 2025 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-special-meeting-zoom/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Jayce Baron":MAILTO:j.baron@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T183500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20250222T190100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T023616Z UID:10001484-1740508500-1740513600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Special Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Mttg [ZOOM] DESCRIPTION:***REGULAR HSJA Committee Meeting is Cancelled. Please join us for our Special Meeting at 6:35pm the same night as the original Regular Meeting. \nPlease join us for our February Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom! \nAgenda: Feb 25\, 2025 \nWoodland Hills – Warner Center NC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89416209400 \nMeeting ID: 894 1620 9400 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,89416209400# US\n+16699006833\,\,89416209400# US (San Jose) \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• 833 548 0276 US Toll-free\n• 833 548 0282 US Toll-free\n• 877 853 5257 US Toll-free\n• 888 475 4499 US Toll-free \nMeeting ID: 894 1620 9400 \nFind your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdlTEsH1dx URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/special-homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-mttg-zoom/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Jayce Baron":MAILTO:j.baron@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20250124T075145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T075145Z UID:10001480-1737799200-1737844200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:SPECIAL MEETING - Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee [ZOOM] DESCRIPTION:Special Meeting will be held on Zoom. Find agenda here \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84110495390 \nMeeting ID: 841 1049 5390 \nJayce Baron URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/special-meeting-homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-zoom/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Jayce Baron":MAILTO:j.baron@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20241102T025512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T210620Z UID:10001216-1732645800-1732651200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting [ZOOM] DESCRIPTION:Join us 11/26/2024 for our monthly committee meeting on Zoom! \nAgenda: Nov 26\, 2024 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86366485370 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting-zoom-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Jayce Baron":MAILTO:j.baron@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20241015T230009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T221815Z UID:10001452-1730226600-1730232000@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting [IN PERSON] DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting will be in person at the Capitol One Cafe Conference Room in the Westfield Topanga Mall at 6600 CA-27 Suite 1038 Suite 1038\, Canoga Park\, CA 91303. \nAgenda Oct 29\, 2024 \nMore details to come. URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting-in-person/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Jayce Baron":MAILTO:j.baron@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240905T022603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T225445Z UID:10001435-1727202600-1727208000@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting [Zoom] DESCRIPTION:Please click the link below to join the webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85331079915 \nAgenda: Sep 24\, 2024 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Jayce Baron":MAILTO:j.baron@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240827T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240821T210007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T071735Z UID:10001190-1724783400-1724790600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting [Zoom] DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Homeless and Social Justice Committee Meeting on 8/27/24 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. \nZoom Meeting Information: \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87024093308\nOr Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 870 2409 3308 and Press # \nAgenda link: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessAgendas_2024-08-27.pdf URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting-zoom/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Jayce Baron":MAILTO:j.baron@whcouncil.org GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T123000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240531T012047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T012047Z UID:10001164-1717326000-1717331400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Donation drive to benefit Haven Hills and West Valley Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Please help support! \nSan Fernando Valley Moms Demand Action will be holding a donation drive for the benefit of Haven Hills domestic violence shelter and West Valley Food Pantry. \nSunday June\, 2\, 2024 from 11:00 A.M to 12:30 P.M. \nLocation: Woodland Hills Community Church 21338 Dumetz Rd\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, United States\, California. \n  \n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/donation-drive-to-benefit-haven-hills-and-west-valley-food-pantry/ LOCATION:21338 Dumetz Rd\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, Dumetz Road\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91364\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Homeless & Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Haven-Hills.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org GEO:34.1569645;-118.5959158 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=21338 Dumetz Rd Woodland Hills CA Dumetz Road Los Angeles CA 91364 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dumetz Road:geo:-118.5959158,34.1569645 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240526T002148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T003344Z UID:10001162-1716921000-1716928200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee - 5/28/24 DESCRIPTION:The Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday\, May 28\, 2024 via Zoom. Major items on the agenda are below. The full agenda can be accessed by clicking here. \n\n\n\nApproval of Minutes: April 2024 Click here to access the draft minutes. \nItem No. 1. For discussion and possible action: Request update report from Councilmember Bob Blumenfeld’s office on the following local items. \n\nProject timeline for Woodlake Family Apartments (Bowlero).\nProvide status of HACLA (Housing Authority) regarding deed issuance to the Ventura Village (Extended Stay) PSH project.\nDiscuss future committee action on these items. – Harry Sherman (15 minutes)\n\nItem No. 2. For discussion and possible action: Guest speaker Stacey Mosely from Fernando Valley Moms Demand Action. Donation drive for the benefit of Haven Hills domestic violence shelter and West Valley Food Pantry. Saturday June\, 2\, 2024 from 11:00 A.M to 12:30 P.M. Location: Woodland Hills Community Church 21338 Dumetz Rd\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, United States\, California. Discuss future committee action on this item. (10 minutes) \nItem No. 3. For discussion and possible action: San Fernando Valley Healing Project mental health and suicide prevention awareness training. Training recommended for community members\, professionals\, and volunteers who work with youth and adults at risk of experiencing homelessness. Marissa Duran (45 minutes) \nItem No. 3. For discussion and possible action: Update on the Committee’s Mission Statement for the website. Harry Sherman (10 minutes) \nItem No. 4. For discussion and possible action: Review committee links to local services for posting on the committee page. Masha Dowell (10 minutes) \nItem No. 5. For discussion and possible action: Update regarding City of L.A. CIRCLE program- CRISIS AND INCIDENT RESPONSE THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED ENGAGEMENT- Dean Mathews (5 minutes) URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-5-28-24/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240427T225628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T231248Z UID:10001398-1714501800-1714507200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting - 4/30/24 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee on Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024 from 6:30 P.M- 8:00 P.M. \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone\nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88551577762 \nOr Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 88551577762 and Press # \n  \nThe Agenda can be downloaded at Apr 30\, 2024 \n  \n \n \n \n \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/14927/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Homeless-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240323T201949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T185144Z UID:10001140-1711477800-1711485000@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee 3/26/24 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee \nTuesday\, March 26\, 2024\n6:30 P.M- 8:30 P.M. \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone\nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87489339469\nOr Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 874 8933 9469 and Press # \nAgenda: \nDOWNLOAD THE AGENDA HERE \n \n \n \n \n\n\n  \nSupporting Documents: \n \n \n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-3-26-24/ LOCATION:LAFD Fire Station 84\, 21050 Burbank Blvd.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91367\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Homeless-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org GEO:34.1729585;-118.5915767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LAFD Fire Station 84 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21050 Burbank Blvd.:geo:-118.5915767,34.1729585 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240227T224458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T001248Z UID:10001119-1709749800-1709755200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Special Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting 3/6/24 DESCRIPTION:Please note that the Special Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee meeting for Wednesday\, March 6th has been cancelled \n  \nThe Agenda is available HERE URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/special-homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting-3-6-24/ LOCATION:LAFD Fire Station 84\, 21050 Burbank Blvd.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91367\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Homeless-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org GEO:34.1729585;-118.5915767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LAFD Fire Station 84 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21050 Burbank Blvd.:geo:-118.5915767,34.1729585 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240222T052538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T223557Z UID:10001109-1709058600-1709064000@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting 2/27/24 - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:Please note that Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee meeting for 2/27\, 2024 has been RESCHEDULED as a Special Meeting on Wednesday\, March 6th at 6:30pm. \nWe will be meeting at: \nLAFD Fire Station #84 \n21050 Burbank Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367 \n  \n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/homeless-social-justice-advocacy-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20240125T001536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T012645Z UID:10001350-1706639400-1706644800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next Public Health & Homelessness Committee meeting on Tuesday\, January 30th at 6:30pm at the Woodland Hills Library. \n  \nAgenda is available HERE . \nSupporting documents are available HERE URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/public-health-homelessness-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Woodland Hills Public Library\, Upper Room\, 22200 Ventura Blvd.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91364\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice,Public Health ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org GEO:34.1678825;-118.6106854 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woodland Hills Public Library Upper Room 22200 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22200 Ventura Blvd.:geo:-118.6106854,34.1678825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20231109T003443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T012004Z UID:10001095-1701196200-1701199800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:WHWCNC PHH Agenda \nWhat: PHH Committee Meeting \nWhen: November 28\, 2023 \nWhere: Fire Station 84 (community room) \nTime: 6:30-7:30pm URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/public-health-homelessness-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:LAFD Fire Station 84\, 21050 Burbank Blvd.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91367\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice GEO:34.1729585;-118.5915767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LAFD Fire Station 84 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21050 Burbank Blvd.:geo:-118.5915767,34.1729585 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20230922T211727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T043645Z UID:10001320-1695753000-1695758400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Public Health and Homelessness Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:PHH agenda 9-26-2023 \nWest Valley Food Pantry NPG application and supporting documents \nPierce College Food Pantry NPG application \nPublic Health and Homelessness\nWoodland Hills Library\nSecond Floor\n22200 Ventura Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91364\nTuesday\, September 26\, 2023 6:30 p.m. URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/13571/ LOCATION:Woodland Hills Public Library\, Upper Room\, 22200 Ventura Blvd.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91364\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice,Public Health GEO:34.1678825;-118.6106854 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woodland Hills Public Library Upper Room 22200 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22200 Ventura Blvd.:geo:-118.6106854,34.1678825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20230826T195643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T195643Z UID:10001314-1693333800-1693339200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WHWCNC Public Health and Homelessness Committee Agenda DESCRIPTION:CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA \nNeighborhood Council Committee Members: \nReina Cerros McCaughey\, Co-Chair \nGeoffrey Hobson-Co-Chair \nTheresa Campbell \nHarry Sherman-Stakeholder \nWOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL \n200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles\, CA 90012 \nEmail: NCsupport@lacity.org Website: www.empowerla.org \nPublic Health and Homelessness \nWoodland Hills Library\nSecond Floor\n22200 Ventura Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91364 \nTuAug 29\, 2023esday\, August 29\, 2023 6:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSi 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 de la Mesa Directiva\, d.weiss@whcouicl.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal. \n  \nComments 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 (2) minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. \n  \nI.                        CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL-\n  \n\nAPPROVAL OF MINUTES IF AVAILABLE \n\n  \nI.             GOVERNMENT REPORTS\n\nPublic Safety\nCity Council Representative\nGovernment Departments/Agencies\, including Department of Neighborhood Empowerment\n\n  \n  \n\nGENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Comments from the public on non-agenda items within the Board’s subject matter Each speaker will be allowed two (2) minute(s)\n\nNew Business:\n  \nItem 1- Committee members introductions and roles.\n          Item 2-Review Code of Conduct rules\, and meeting decorum.\n          Item 4-Discuss possible changes and Refreshing  the PHH page.\n          Item 5-Discuss future projects for the committee to review and evaluate.\n\nADJOURNMENT: Time\nNext Meeting: September 26\, 2023 6:30 P.M.\nAs 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 \n  \nPublic Posting of Agendas – \nNeighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows: \n\nWest Valley Warner Center Chamber window located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367\nwhcouncil.org\nYou can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)\n\n  \nNotice to Paid Representatives – \nIf 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 \n  \nPublic Access of Records – \nIn 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 get in touch with Dena Weiss by email to d.weiss@whcouncil.org \n  \nReconsideration and Grievance Process – \nFor 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 www.whc \n\nouncil.org URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/whwcnc-public-health-and-homelessness-committee-agenda/ LOCATION:Woodland Hills Public Library\, Upper Room\, 22200 Ventura Blvd.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91364\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org GEO:34.1678825;-118.6106854 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woodland Hills Public Library Upper Room 22200 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22200 Ventura Blvd.:geo:-118.6106854,34.1678825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20230422T001038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T204348Z UID:10001298-1682449200-1682452800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WHWCNC - Public Health and Homelessness Committee Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:Click for Agenda\, NPG\, FTB\, IRS \nWOODLANDHILLS/ WARNERCENTERNEIGHBORHOODCOUNCILwhcouncil.org200 N. Spring Street\, Los Angeles\, CA90012Email: NCsupport@lacity.orgWebsite:www.empowerla.orgPublic Health andHomelessness CommitteeMeeting AgendaLos Angeles Public Library22200 Ventura BoulevardWoodland Hills\, CA 91364Tuesday\, April 25th\, 20237:00 P.M\nSi requiere servicios de traducción\, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes delevento. Por favor contacte Karen\, Secretaria\, al por correo electrónico k.Dibiase@whcouncil.orgComments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’sjurisdiction 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 PublicComment period; however\, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a futureBoard meeting. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding officerof the Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAaron M Quantz\, ChairReina Cerros McCaughey\, Co-ChairPHH Committee Members:Mark Schwartz\, Gretchen Gesell\, Christine RobinsonCALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:I. GOVERNMENT REPORTSa. Public Safetyb. City Council Representativec. Government Departments/Agencies\, including Department of NeighborhoodEmpowermentII. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT –a. Comments from the public on non-agenda items within the Board’s subject matterjurisdiction.Each speaker will be allowed 1 minute.b. Comments from the public for items on the Agenda.Each speaker will be allowed 2 minutesIII. NEW BUSINESS –Discussion and Possible Action:Approval of NPG for The Foundation for Pierce College -6201 Winnetka Avenue\, Woodland Hills\,CA 91371) See supporting documents.Request of funds towards the Los Angeles Pierce College Foundation Basic Needs program. The program currentlyserves over 900 students. The Foundation provides students with direct food supplies\, housing support\, as well asother resources as needed by the individual student. The foundation is providing a store shopping experience for ourstudents within the campus bodega. Students are treated with dignity and respect when shopping at the bodega. Weare requesting a donation to the general fund for the benefit of the students in need.Roll call vote:Discussion and Possible Action:Organize a board member volunteer day at New Friends Homeless Center. NFHC serves dinneron Friday evenings at the Woodland Hills United Methodist Church (5650 Shoup Ave\, WoodlandHills\, CA 91367). Pastor April Belt is the organizer. Board members will be invited to volunteerwith dinner service for the night. (Gretchen Gesell)Roll call vote:Discussion and Possible Action:Reach out to the Woodlands organization and invite them to our next committee meeting todiscuss and explore future joint events within the community. -(Gretchen Gesell)Roll call vote:Discussion and possible action:Call for Volunteers to the Free Farmer’s market. Ourstoryis.com is a non profit organizationproviding organic fresh produce to those in need. Location: River of the Valley : 22103 VanowenSt\, Canoga Park\, CA 91303 Located in the parking lot\, the last Saturday of every month. Nextdate is April 29th\, 2023\, in the church parking lot. (Reina Cerros McCaughey) \n\n\n\n\nRoll call voteDiscussion and possible action:Council File: 23-0423 – City-Funded Homeless Shelter Sites / Bed Occupancy Data /Demographic Data / Eligibility Requirements / Services Offered / Intake / Referrals / Los AngelesHomeless Services Authority (LAHSA)During the COVID-19 emergency\, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)provided daily occupancy reports for Project Roomkey sites to City partners. These reportswere utilized to ensure that beds could be filled as quickly as possible and allowed Cityoffices to monitor progress on Project Roomkey’s demobilization as the program was ending.As the City continues to make investments in interim housing and shelter sites\, Cityemployees and the public have a continuing need to access and understand the availability ofshelter beds. This information is key to promoting transparency within the shelter system\,shining a light on what is currently an opaque placement process and clarifying distinctionsbetween different sites in the City and how they are filled. Knowledge of shelter availabilityalso promotes a more effective distribution of this vital\, life-saving resource. Such informationpertaining to:• Demographic information about the population(s) the site is able to serve;• Eligibility requirements for entry\, such as whether a site accepts walk-ins;• Whether services offered include assessment\, referrals\, housing matches\, residence withina particular catchment area\, etc.;• Number and percentage of beds that are occupied;• Number and percentage of beds that are offline\, and the reason(s) they are offline;• Number and percentage of beds that are available;• Number of individuals referred to the site; and• Number of intakes scheduled at the site for that day.Roll Call VoteDiscussion and possible action:Council File 23-0429 – Holistic Investment Strategy / Permanent and Interim Housing /Projected Number and Cost(Holistic\, definition: Emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of itsparts)In recent years\, the City of Los Angeles has pursued a variety of strategies in an effort toaddress homelessness\, including significantly increasing our shelter and housing capacity.These have included the passage of Proposition HHH in 2017 to fund 10\,000 units ofpermanent supportive housing (PSH)\, the “Roadmap” agreement the City and Countyreached in 2020 to bring online 6\,700 new beds\, including both PSH and interim housing\, andthe purchase of hundreds of units through the state funded Project Homekey. However\, thecurrent rate of investment in both permanent and interim housing still falls short of what isneeded for us to actually meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness on our citystreets. We ask that the City Council direct the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) toreport back in 30 days regarding a holistic investment strategy to create the permanent andinterim housing needed to significantly reduce and ultimately end homelessness in the City ofLos Angeles. The plan should include:• Recommendations on the size of investment needed given the projected size of thepopulation of persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Los Angeles on a year byyear basis;• Recommendations on the housing typologies (permanent and interim) to target for \n\n\n\n\ninvestment;• Projection of the number of housing units generated by investment;• Projection of additional outside dollars the City will need to leverage; and• Identification of funding gaps.Roll Call VoteDiscussion and possible action:Council file 23-0426 – Affordable Housing / Multilingual Online System / Search andApplicationThe City of Los Angeles has increased its affordable housing supply in recent years\, themajority of which has been produced through incentive-based programs like the State DensityBonus and Transit Oriented Communities Incentive programs. Yet\, residents of Los Angeleswho qualify for affordable housing do not currently have a comprehensive and straightforwardmeans of finding and applying for this housing. On September 5\, 2016\, the City entered into asettlement agreement with the Independent Living Center of Southern California and otherplaintiffs to bring the City into compliance with accessibility requirements for affordablehousing. As a result of the settlement\, the City created the Accessible Housing Program(AcHP) to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to rent\, use\, andenjoy affordable housing that has received financial or other assistance from the City of LosAngeles (City) or the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles(CRA/LA). The Los Angeles Housing Department also launched its Affordable and AccessibleHousing Registry (Registry) in large part due to this settlement.The City Council instructs the Los Angeles Housing Department\, with support from any otherrelevant departments\, to report back within 45 days with recommendations and a proposedimplementation timeline for creating a comprehensive\, multilingual online system that wouldallow potential applicants to search for all available affordable housing in the City of LosAngeles and facilitate and simplify the ability of applicants to apply to such properties basedon their needs\, preferences\, and qualifications. The system should include all covenantedaffordable units\, including privately financed units created through incentive-based programs.The report recommendations should include funding\, personnel\, contracts\, and any otherresources needed to accomplish this work.Roll call voteDiscussion and possible action:Council File 23-0302 – Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) / Housing Authority of the City of LosAngeles / Housing Navigators / Case Managers / Extensions / Appeal ProcessThrough the American Rescue Plan Act\, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles(HACLA) was allocated 3\,365 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) to assist individuals andfamilies who are homeless or at risk of homelessness or fleeing domestic violence/humantrafficking with rental assistance.The EHV Dashboard (https://tinyurl.com/dashboardehv) provides updates on leasing\, issuanceand unit utilization on voucher awards and funding by Public Housing Authorities\, includingHACLA\, and as of March 15\, 2023\, 1\,388 EHV participants have leased a unit\, and there are2\,625 EHV participants with vouchers not yet leased. After September 30\, 2023 EHVs will not bere-issued\, and there is an urgency to assist individuals with EHVs with housing navigation andlease up.Housing navigators and housing case managers assisting EHV participants often are only able tocommunicate with HACLA case managers via email and when HACLA case managers change\,housing navigators/case managers assisting EHV participants have had to experience sendingdocuments multiple times to different HACLA case managers\, causing additional delays. Housing \n\n\n\n\nnavigators/case managers have experienced ambiguity and inconsistency in HACLA’s processrelated to appealing or correcting decisions made and for requesting EHV extensions. Mostimportantly\, housing navigators/case managers nor EHV participants are notified in advance ofexpiring EHVs or that EHVs have expired.The City Council requests a HACLA to report within 15 days on improving communicationbetween HACLA case managers and EHV participants and the housing navigators/casemanagers inclusive of addressing staff transition\, a more responsive appeals process\, updates onpending status\, notification for expiring EHVs\, and additional ways to contact HACLA staffRoll call voteADJOURNMENTAs a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act\, the City of LosAngeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will providereasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs\, services\, andactivities. Sign language interpreters\, assistive listening devices\, or other auxiliary aidsand/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services\, pleasemake your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contactingthe Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email:NCsupport@lacity.orgPublic Posting of Agendas –Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce (Promenade Mall)www.WHcouncil.orgYou can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early NotificationSystem (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 alobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq. More information isavailable at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213)978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.orgPublic Access of Records –In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5\, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majorityor all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at Neighborhood Council Office Space Address (ifapplicable)\, at our website: www.WHcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition\, if you would like acopy of any record related to an item on the agenda\, please contact Karen\, Secretary\, email at:k.Dibiase@whcouncil.orgReconsideration and Grievance Process –For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration\, stakeholder grievance policy\, or anyother procedural matters related to this Council\, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available atour Board meetings and our website www.WHcouncil.org URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/whwcnc-public-health-and-homelessness-committee-regular-meeting/ LOCATION:Woodland Hills Public Library\, Upper Room\, 22200 Ventura Blvd.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91364\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org GEO:34.1678825;-118.6106854 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woodland Hills Public Library Upper Room 22200 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22200 Ventura Blvd.:geo:-118.6106854,34.1678825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20230324T203823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T200040Z UID:10001284-1680028200-1680033600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:03/28/2023 Public Health & Homelessness meeting DESCRIPTION:https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessAgendas_2023-03-28.pdf \n  \nWoodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council\nAgenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting\n28 March\, 2023 at 6:30p.m.\nVIRTUAL MEETING BY\nTELECONFERENCE\nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 \nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\n·Then Enter This Webinar ID: \n938 9924 1002 and Press #9 \n\nVIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and \nPHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION \n\nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19\, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option. Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar 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. When calling-in telephonically\, 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. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.\n \nAB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting\, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. Any messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.\n \n*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. \nPublic comment is limited to 2) minute per speaker. \n\n*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. \nPublic Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the\ncommittee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed. \n·\n· AGENDA\n \n Call to Order\n \n Roll Call: Chair\, Aaron M Quantz\, co-Chair Reina Cerros McCaughey\, Mark Schwartz\, Christine Robinson\, Gretchen Gessell\n \n Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker\n \n Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minutes per speaker \nStakeholder Public Comment Period (on items on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker \n\nItems for Discussion and Possible Action: \n All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. \n\n 1. Discussion and possible action: (CF 22-1312) \nTarzana Treatment Centers / Unarmed Crisis sponse / Healthcare Services / People Experiencing Homelessness / Council District 3 \nTTC seeks to launch a mobile medical unit to respond to calls for medical and mental health services from street engagement teams operating within the Third Council District. The TTC mobile unit will have a minimum of two exam rooms\, one interview room\, a central intake area with a workstation\, and a bathroom\, and will bring primary medical care\, behavioral health screening\, SUD treatment interventions\, mental health treatment interventions\, benefit enrollment and follow up care directly to the streets. The TTC mobile unit will also be stationed at interim housing sites and other locations within the Third Council District to respond directly to the medical and mental health needs of the most under-served and vulnerable. \nThe TTC mobile unit will consist of one physician’s assistant\, one medical assistant\, one patient navigator/case manager\, one SUD counselor\, one mental health therapist\, and one van driver. The TTC mobile unit will work in partnership with the Council Office\, Hope of the Valley\, San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center\, and other homeless service providers to bring medical\, mental health\, and SUD treatment directly to the streets\, enhancing the services the homeless engagement teams can offer to individuals experiencing homelessness. The total cost of this program will be $1\,250\,000 for a one-year pilot \nRoll Call Vote\n \n2. Discussion and possible action: (CF 18-0610-S3) \nRight to Counsel / Low-Income Tenants / Eviction Defense Program \nRelated Council Files: 19-0685; 19-0685-S1; 20-0600-S83; 20-1084-S1; 20-1433-S2; 21-0042; 21-0600; 21-0600-S115; 22-0414; 22-0414-S1 \nThe General Manager of the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) respectfully requests authority to execute an amendment to increase the total contract compensation with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (C-138260) for the Eviction Defense Program. Approval of this request will expand funding to continue eviction defense services and allocate funds allotted from the Emergency Renters Assistance Program (ERAP2) created under the American Rescue Plan (C.F. No. 21-0042) in accordance with the executed Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); the Senate Bill 2 – Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) to the City of Los Angeles for Year 2 of the five-year cycle (C.F. No. 19-0685-S1); and General City Purposes (C.F. No. 21-0600). In addition\, LAHD recommends increasing the maximum rental assistance from $5\,000 to $20\,000 per eligible household for rental assistance in order to prevent tenant displacement. \nRoll Call Vote\n \n3. Discussion and possible action: (CF 23-0167) \nThe urban environment is a web of natural and built features interacting daily. Whether it’s the sun beating down on streets and sidewalks; or rain running off asphalt and saturated lawns into gutters\, these daily workings of life in a city are all surrounded by an important piece of green infrastructure – trees. \nTrees are combatants of the urban heat island effect\, providing necessary shade to streetscapes. Trees are interceptors of rainwater\, providing stormwater retention for overloaded drainage systems. Trees are absorbers of air and water pollutants\, improving health and wellness in neighborhoods\, and they are beautiful green canopies housing wildlife and improving the character of communities. \nIn the City of Los Angeles\, the Urban Forestry Division manages nearly 700\,000 street trees growing along 6\,500 miles of public roads\, making the City’s street tree population the largest urban forest in the nation. Having the largest urban forest does not come without its share of problems. The conflicts between tree roots and sidewalks in Los Angeles are widespread\, resulting in recurring expenses for repair and even at times\, tree removals. In 2016\, the City settled a $1.4 billion class action lawsuit\, commonly known as the “Willits Settlement\,” that determined the City’s crumbling sidewalk infrastructure was not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and prevented people with disabilities from traveling and accessing opportunities in Los Angeles. This legal action led the City to develop the “Sidewalk Repair Program\,” which as of today is the only program for sidewalks in the City. In an effort to comply with the Willits Settlement\, the City prepared a comprehensive EIR that supported the need to remove some 13\,000 street trees. However\, in late January 2023\, the Los Angeles Superior Court ruled that the EIR failed to thoroughly examine the impacts to wildlife and the environmental consequences of trading mature trees for young replacement trees. \nI THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council direct the Bureau of Street Services\, in coordination with the Urban Forestry Division and the City Forest Officer\, to report back on sustainable solutions and best practices to sidewalk repairs\, implemented by other cities\, that preserve our City’s mature street trees while ensuring safe sidewalks. \nI FURTHER MOVE that the City Council instruct the City Administrative Officer\, and all other relevant departments\, to report back on the steps necessary\, or already underway\, to secure federal funding under the urban forestry program of the new infrastructure bill. \nRoll Call Vote \n\n4. Discussion and possible action: (CF 22-1313) Rehousing Strategy / People Living in RVs / Street Engagement Strategy / Street Encampments / RV Dwelling / Safe Parking / Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) \nMOTION – HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY The most recent Point-in-Time Count data from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) indicate that nearly 6\,500 people experiencing homelessness in the City are living in a total of about 4\,000 recreational vehicles (RVs). That number\, which has grown by 40% since 2018\, represents 22% of the City’s total unsheltered homeless population.\n \n All too often\, RVs used as dwellings on LA’s streets are in grave disrepair\, meaning that people living in them face unsanitary and sometimes dangerous conditions. Many residents of RV s also lack access to adequate hygiene facilities. A number of the individuals who live in RVs actually make substantial rent payments to the vehicle’s owner\, paying out hundreds of dollars each month for precarious and substandard housing. RVs have also posed challenges for the neighborhoods in which they are located related to the release of untreated effluent into streets or stormwater drains\, increased risk of fires (especially from external generators)\, and other public safety concerns. Since 2010\, the City’s primary response to vehicular homelessness-particularly in RVs-has been a reactive one\, not one that focuses on resolving homelessness for inhabitants of RVs. The City has used LAMC 80.69.4\, a law that allows the City to prohibit the parking of oversized vehicles (those over 84 inches high and 22 feet long) between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m on specific streets. Through Council action\, hundreds of streets have been added every year to the list of streets where oversized vehicle parking is prohibited. In addition to street-specific oversized vehicle bans\, people who live in RVs on city streets must comply with rules that prohibit staying in one parking spot for more than 72 hours. Vehicles that violate this rule can be ticketed and towed. During the pandemic\, the City paused ticketing and towing of vehicles with people living in them in accordance with CDC guidelines to allow people experiencing homelessness to shelter in place-safely\, but in April of this year\, the City Council voted to resume parking enforcement for vehicles used as dwellings. \n This enforcement-based approach to addressing RVs\, however\, has proven to be largely ineffective. Often\, RV dwellers move their vehicles to other streets in response to a ticket or an oversized vehicle prohibition\, meaning that these bans simply move people experiencing homelessness from one street to another. Additionally\, the City’s capacity to enforce the new rules around RV dwelling is extremely limited-and likely to remain so- because of the lack of vendors and tow yard space to tow and impound oversized vehicles. It is clear that the City needs to come up with a more effective and holistic response to vehicular homelessness.\nIn the proposed 2022-23 California budget\, Governor Newsom has earmarked $300 million for Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) grants. Local governments can apply for ERF grants to create projects that serve people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in encampments. In 2022\, Council District 4 received an ERF grant of$1\,747\,115 to rehouse individuals living unsheltered along a 19-mile stretch of the Los Angeles River. \n Eligible fund uses include street outreach and engagement\, housing navigation\, interim and permanent housing\, capacity building\, activities to ensure sustained outcomes for people served\, and funding for the restoration of encampment sites. The likely expansion of this flexible funding stream presents a promising opportunity to secure funds to support a City-wide\, comprehensive approach to addressing RV homelessness effectively. \n Roll Call Vote \n 5. Discussion and possible action: (CF 17-0090-S19) \nProposition HHH Funded Projects / Unhoused Veterans / Area Median Income (AMI) Limits / Lease-up Hardships \nThe General Manager of the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) respectfully requests that your office review and approve this transmittal\, and forward it to the City Council for further consideration. Significant efforts have been made to develop Proposition HHH funded projects that serve unhoused veterans. As HHH projects complete construction and are ready to be occupied\, units reserved for veterans are experiencing longer leasing timelines compared to non-veteran units. Through this transmittal\, LAHD requests authority to increase income limits for veteran units to more expediently house veterans in HHH funded projects. Since HHH funds were awarded\, significant efforts have been focused on housing homeless veterans. However\, veteran-serving HHH projects that have completed construction and become ready for occupancy have taken significantly longer to lease up than non- veteran projects.\nThe delays in leasing HHH units serving veterans have been connected to overlapping eligibility restrictions\, income limits that are too low\, and the multiple housing alternatives available to veterans. These lease-up challenges are detailed below. LAHD has consulted with VA representatives\, management companies and service providers on this issue. They concur that veterans without tenant- based vouchers will elect to remain unhoused while waiting for a housing opportunity with their preferred location\, unit size\, and amenities. Many veterans would prefer to live near the services that are offered on the VA campus in West Los Angeles\, also the location of the VA hospital. The VA has also shared that the units most in demand are one-bedroom units that are near amenities\, have parking spaces\, and allow pets. In contrast\, projects experiencing lease-up hardships include projects in or near Downtown Los Angeles\, projects with studio units\, and other project types such as motel conversions. \nRoll Call Vote\n \nItems to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting Adjournment of Meeting: \nAdjournment of Meeting\n \nThe Woodland Hills/ Warner Center Neighborhood Council Public Health and Homelessness\nCommittee meets regularly on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. \nThe next Committee meeting will be held on 25 April\, 2023\,\nIN PERSON @ Los Angeles Public Library\, \nWoodland Hills branch: 22200 Ventura Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91364 . \nPlease visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.\nMeeting dates for 2022 -2023 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every\nmonth at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a \ncomplete list of committee and board meetings.\nMeeting dates and times are subject to change. \nCheck the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.\nDue to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.\nHOWEVER\, please check the www.whcouncil.org \nwebsite calendar page for any changes that may occur.\n*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the\nAmericans with Disabilities Act\, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of\ndisability and\, upon request\, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its\nprograms\, services and activities. Sign language interpreters\, assistive listening devices and other\nauxiliary aids and/or services\, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services\,\nplease make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to\nattend by contacting Dena Weiss\, at (818-340-6554 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the\nDepartment of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org\n \n*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5\, non-\nexempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be\nviewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition\, if you would\nlike a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda\, please contact \nDena Weiss at (818) 340-6554 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org\n \n*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:\nwww.whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings\nare held on the second Wednesday of each month. \nCheck the calendar for any change of meeting date and/or time.\nYou can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification\nSystem at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions\n·A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West\nValley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland \nHills\, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of\nthe mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from\nOwensmouth Street. Parking is free.\n \n*RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC\nprocess for board action reconsideration\, stakeholder grievance policy\, or any other procedural\nmatters related to this Council\, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at\nour website at www.whcouncil.org\n \nSERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción\, favor de avisar al Concejo\nVecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa\nDirectiva\, al d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.\nNotice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor\, attend\, or speak at this meeting\,\nCity law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal\nCode §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\,\nplease contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/03-28-2023-public-health-homelessness-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20230120T200751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T044603Z UID:10001251-1674585000-1674590400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting - Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Agenda DESCRIPTION:AGENDA LINK \nWoodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Agenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting \n24 January\, 2023 at 6:30p.m. \nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 Dial (1 669 900 6833) \nto Join the Meeting \n\n\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 938 9924 1002\n\n\nand Press # 9\n\n\nVIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION\n\n\nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19\, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option. \nEvery person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar 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. When calling-in telephonically\, 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. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature. \nAB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting\, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. \nAny messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \n*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 at the start of the meeting. Public comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker. \n*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. \nPublic Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed. AGENDA \nCall to Order \nRoll Call: Chair: Aaron M Quantz\, co-Chair: Reina Cerros McCaughey\, Mark Schwartz\, Annemarie Donkin \nPublic Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker \nStakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the Agenda): (2) minutes per speaker \n\nStakeholder Public Comment Period (on items listed on this Agenda) (2) minutes per speaker \nApproval of Committee Minutes: August 23rd and October 25th Committee meeting:\nSupport Documents:\nhttps://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessMinutes_2022-08-23.pdf \n https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessMinutes_2022-10- 25.pdf \n\n\nItems for Discussion and Possible Action:\n\n\nAll comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. \nItem No. (1) Discussion and possible action: \nTo provide $1500 to New Friends Homeless Center in support of their Friday evening Hot meals for the needy and homeless. \nSee Support Documents:\n \nRoll Call Vote \nItem No. (2) Discussion and possible action:\nRight to Return / Right to Remain / SB 330 and SB 8 Housing Crisis Act Implementation / Occupant Protections Enforced \nCOUNCIL TRANSMITTAL: LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT REPORT BACK ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOUSING CRISIS ACT (HCA) (SB 330 and SB 8) \nSUMMARY: \nThe General Manager of the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) respectfully submits this report in response to the various motions and amending motions from CF 20-0047/19-0400 and 21-0035 which requested a report back on the enforcement of the occupant protections established by the Housing Crisis Act (HCA). This report specifically focuses on the implementation of the Right to Return and Right to Remain provisions of the Housing Crisis Act. Through this report\, the General Manager of LAHD respectfully requests authority to amend the Department’s existing relocation contract to include Right to Return services for displaced tenants. LAHD also requests Council to instruct the City Attorney\, in consultation with LAHD\, to develop an ordinance that would require Right to Return services to be funded through a fee paid by developers as part of a housing development application. Lastly\, the Department seeks approval to revise it land use fee following an internally conducted fee study to support additional staffing for HCA implementation. \nRECOMMENDATIONS \nI. That the City Council\, subject to the approval of the Mayor: \nA. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of LAHD\, or designee\, to execute a contract amendment with Interwest Consulting Group\, Inc. (C-138119). This amendment will increase the contract amount by $200\,000 from the Foreclosure Registry Trust Fund\, Fund No. 56V/43\, Account No. 43WC71- SB330/Relocation and Right to Return Services for a new total contract amount of up to $4\,700\,000\, to provide additional relocation and Right to Return services\, in substantial conformance with the attached draft \nLAHD Report on the Implementation of the Housing Crisis Act pro forma Agreement\, subject to contractor’s performance\, funding availability\, and approval of the City Attorney as to form \nB. REQUEST the City Attorney\, with the assistance of LAHD\, to draft an ordinance within 60 days for Council approval requiring developers to pay for the cost of Right to Return services as part of the development application based on a new fee or cost study conducted by LAHD. \nC. REQUEST the City Attorney\, with the assistance of LAHD\, to amend LAMC Section 19.14 to include an \nupdated land use fee amount based on a revised fee study conducted by LAHD and to expand its applicability to cover all affordability covenants required by City ordinances\, regulations and planning \ndeterminations. \nD. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: i. Establish appropriation Account No. 43WC71-SB330/Relocation and Right to Return Services\, within the Foreclosure Registry Trust Fund (Penalty sub fund)\, Fund No. 56V/43. ii. Appropriate from cash balance in the amount of $200\,000 within the Foreclosure Registry Trust Fund\, Fund No. 56V/43\, Appropriation Account No. 43WC71- SB330/Relocation and Right to Return \nServices\, to fund Interwest Consulting Group\, Inc.\, a contract amendment to be executed for additional relocation and right to return services.\niii. Expend funds not to exceed $200\,000 upon proper demand of the LAHD General Manager\, or designee. \nE. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of LAHD\, or designee\, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions\, subject to the approval \nof the City Administrative Officer (CAO)\, and instruct the Controller to implement the instructions. \nBACKGROUND \nThe HCA\, which went into effect January 1\, 2020\, significantly increased affordable housing replacement requirements and tenant protections throughout the state. In addition to making several changes to the development process\, the HCA required the replacement of low-income housing and required displaced tenants to be provided relocation\, a Right to Return to the new development\, and a Right to Remain in their units until six months prior to start of construction. In 2020\, LAHD\, City Planning and LADBS provided a report to the PLUM and Housing Committees regarding the provisions and implementation of the HCA. On March 3\, 2021\, the City Council adopted Council Motion 20-0047/19-0400 instructing the departments to report back in more detail on replacement unit requirements\, the HCA’s interactions with other state laws\, and procedures to enforce the occupancy protections established under the HCA. \nItem No (3) Discussion and possible action: (from last month’s meeting) \nThe City’s FY 2021-22 Budget included a $1\,000\,000 pilot program in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) to deliver medical services to homeless residents. \nThe program also places individuals into various types of housing and provides hygiene services at high-needs locations throughout the City. The program received an additional $1\,000\,000 in the FY 2022-23 Budget to continue these needed services. This current service contract is ending on June 30\, 2022. At this time\, a new contract is required to recognize funding provided to LAHD in the FY 2022-23 Budget Resolution. \nIt is important that a new contract be properly executed with USC through the Los Angeles Housing Department\, administrator for this contract\, to ensure continuity of service. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct and authorize the General Manager of the Los \nAngeles Housing Department (LAHD) or designee to execute a contract with the University of Southern California (USC) to provide street medicine and housing services in the amount of $1\,000\,000 as approved in the City’s FY 22-23 Budget\, and that the contract commence July 1\, 2022 for a term of 12 months\, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. \nI FURTHER MOVE that the Council find that the services to be performed by the University of Southern California are for the performance of professional\, scientific\, expert\, technical\, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees. \nI FURTHER MOVE that LAHD be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. \nMOTION 72A: AMEND item #72 (CF: 22-0755) to add the following directions: I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council instruct the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA)\, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)\, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD)\, the Mayor’s Office\, the Unified Homelessness Response Center (UHRC)\, and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)\, to report in 60 days on the status of the City’s partnership with the USC Street Medicine Program\, and funding sources and options for expanding street medicine services across the City. \nItems to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting \nAdjournment of Meeting: \nThe next Committee Meeting will be held on 28 February 2023\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time. \nMeeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. \nMeeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. \nDue 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. \n*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 Dena Weiss\, at (818)-269-1302 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org\n \n*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 Dena Weiss at (818) 340-6554 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org \n*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: \n\nwww.whcouncil.org and 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 and/or time.\nYou can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions\n\n\n\nA copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.\n\n\n*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 website at www.whcouncil.org \nSERVICIOS 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 de la Mesa Directiva\, al d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal. \nNotice 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 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/public-health-homelessness-committee-meeting-woodland-hills-warner-center-neighborhood-council-agenda/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Reina McCaughey":MAILTO:r.mccaughey@whcouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20221216T041135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T041137Z UID:10001233-1672165800-1672171200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:December 27\, 2022 - Woodland Hills/ Warner Center Neighborhood Council – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Link to 122722 PH&H Agenda_Dec 27\, 2022 \n  \nWoodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council\nAgenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting\n27 December 2022 at 6:30p.m.\nVIRTUAL MEETING BY\nTELECONFERENCE\nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 \nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\n·Then Enter This Webinar ID: \n938 9924 1002 and Press #9 \n\nVIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and \nPHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION \n\nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19\, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option. Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar 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. When calling-in telephonically\, 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. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.\n \nAB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting\, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. Any messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.\n \n*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. \nPublic comment is limited to 2) minute per speaker. \n\n*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. \nPublic Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the\ncommittee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed. \n·\n·AGENDA\n \nCall to Order\n \nRoll Call: Chair Aaron M Quantz\, Mark Schwartz\, Reina Cerros McCaughey\, Annmarie Donkin\,\n \nPublic Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker\n \nStakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker\n \nApproval of Committee Minutes from August 23rd & October 25th Committee Meeting\n \nSee supporting documents:\n \nhttps://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessMinutes_2022-08-23.pdf\nhttps://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessMinutes_2022-10-25.pdf \n\nItems for Discussion and Possible Action: \nAll comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. \n1. Discussion and possible action: (CF 21-1230-S2) \n\nRelative to establishing the Livable Communities\nInitiative along suitable transit-rich corridors and related mattters. The Housing and Transportation Committees have approved the item and their reports are within the Council File \n\nMOTION: State law requires the City of Los Angeles to update its Housing Element every eight years and demonstrate sufficient zoned capacity for housing-especially affordable housing. For the 2021-2022 planning cycle\, the City was given a housing target of 456\,643 new units\, which we must accommodate for by 2029.\nAccording to Los Angeles City Planning\, while some of this capacity is achievable by maintaining the status quo\, there remains a shortfall of 255\,432 units. This shortfall necessitates innovative planning tools and programs to meet our housing targets. For this reason\, the City Council recently adopted Los Angeles’ most ambitious Housing Element to date. The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element outlines strategies that speak to the City’s diverse housing needs and goals around ending homelessness\, producing more housing\, expanding housing opportunities\, and creating mixed-use\, mixed-income neighborhoods across Los Angeles near jobs and transit. \n\n Some of these strategies will be included automatically in community plan updates\, but many of the policy programs detailed in Chapter 6 of the Housing Element require City Council action to effectuate.\nOne key program is the Livable Communities Initiative (LCI)\, identified as Program 131 of the adopted\nHousing Element. As detailed in the Housing Element\, “LCI is an opportunity to advance a holistic vision for livable\, healthy\, and sustainable communities along the City’s transit-rich corridors utilizing mixed-use\, mixed-income housing combined with opportunities to transform the street and public realm by adding or improving wide sidewalks\, tree canopy\, outdoor dining\, bicycle infrastructure\, transit shelters\, fast and frequent transit\, and public seating and plazas.” LCI helps to implement critical “complete street” strategies in the City’s adopted Mobility Plan 2035; moreover\, it encourages reinvestment and street activation across neighborhoods so that Angelenos have access to safe and enjoyable public spaces to walk\, roll\, and thrive. \n\n\n\nThe City’s current development regulations are confusing and restrictive\, and often make it challenging to build much-needed housing. In the midst of a housing shortage and low vacancy rates in Los Angeles\, where almost 60% of renters are cost-burdened\, the LCI alongside other strategies identified in the Housing Element are an opportunity to holistically plan for green\, affordable\, and connected communities. \n\nI THEREFORE MOVE that City Council direct Los Angeles City Planning\, with assistance from the\nDepartment of Building and Safety\, Los Angeles Department of Transportation\, and other relevant\ndepartments\, to report back within 180 days with strategies to establish the Livable Communities Initiative along suitable transit-rich corridors\, or analogous Citywide regulations\, that facilitates mid-scale development\, promotes the creation of housing units where ‘ they do not currently exist\, and creates or enhances existing commercial\, Mixed-use character. As part of its report\, City Planning should consider by-right or administrative development and zoning standards to mid-scale development; including\, but not limited to: Waivers or reductions of setback\, unit floor area\, and other development standards; An inclusionary housing requirement to increase access to affordable housing; A minimum density requirement to promote multifamily\, mixed-use development; Provisions to encourage greater lot density such as allowing for microunits\, shared housing\, or increasing area ratio (FAR) allowances; The elimination or reduction of parking minimums in “high quality transit areas” or “transit-rich areas”;\nExclusions and/or mitigations for lot located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ)\, an identified historic district\, or are designated as open space; and result in the demolition of buildings subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance\n \nI FURTHER MOVE that\, as part of this report back\, City Council directs Los Angeles City Planning to\ndevelop a community-driven outreach and engagement strategy that will assist in informing the necessary maps and reports required to identify suitable transit-rich corridors that would benefit from the Livable Communities Initiative and complement existing rezoning efforts through the implementation of the Housing Element (2021-2029). This strategy should demonstrate adequate engagement and involvement with marginalized\, historically underserved\, and/or disadvantaged communities potentially impacted by the selection of suitable corridors.\n \nI FURTHER MOVE that City Council direct Los Angeles City Planning\, in coordination with City Planning’s Urban Design Studio\, to report back within 180 days on options for an administrative clearance procedure for projects eligible for the Livable Communities Initiative that outlines objective Design and Development Standards to ensure high quality\, contextual design and compatibility with the vision of the Livable Communities Initiative outlined in Program 131 of the Housing Element (2021-2029). \nI FURTHER MOVE that City Council direct Los Angeles City Planning\, Los Angeles Department of\nTransportation\, the Department of Public Works\, and the Economic Workforce Development Department\, with assistance from the City Administrative Office and other relevant departments\, to report back within 180 days with options to establish a streamlined\, administrative review process that ensures projects eligible for the Livable Communities Initiative invest in public right-of-way amenities and infrastructure improvements in order to encourage transit ridership\, pedestrian and cyclist safety\, and placemaking.\n \n\n\nRoll Call Vote\n \n\n\nDiscussion and possible action: (CF 22-0755) \n\nThe City’s FY 2021-22 Budget included a $1\,000\,000 pilot program in partnership with the University of\nSouthern California (USC) to deliver medical services to homeless residents. The program also places\nindividuals into various types of housing and provides hygiene services at high-needs locations throughout the City. The program received an additional $1\,000\,000 in the FY 2022-23 Budget to continue these needed services. This current service contract is ending on June 30\, 2022. At this time\, a new contract is required to recognize funding provided to LAHD in the FY 2022-23 Budget Resolution. It is important that a new contract be properly executed with USC through the Los Angeles Housing Department\, administrator for this contract\, to ensure continuity of service.\n \nI THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct and authorize the General Manager of the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) or designee to execute a contract with the University of Southern California (USC) to provide street medicine and housing services in the amount of $1\,000\,000 as approved in the City’s FY 22-23 Budget\, and that the contract commence July 1\, 2022 for a term of 12 months\, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. \nI FURTHER MOVE that the Council find that the services to be performed by the University of Southern California are for the performance of professional\, scientific\, expert\, technical\, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees.\nI FURTHER MOVE that LAHD be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications as\nnecessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. \n\nMOTION 72A: AMEND item #72 (CF: 22-0755) to add the following directions: I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council instruct the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA)\, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)\, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD)\, the Mayor’s Office\, the Unified Homelessness Response Center (UHRC)\, and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)\, to report in 60 days on the status of the City’s partnership with the USC Street Medicine Program\, and funding sources and options for expanding street medicine services across the City. \n\nRoll Call Vote\n \n\n\n\n\nDiscussion and possible action: (CF 22-1313) \n\n\nMOTION: (Los Angeles City Council – HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE)\nThe most recent Point-in-Time Count data from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) indicate that nearly 6\,500 people experiencing homelessness in the City are living in a total of about 4\,000 recreational vehicles (RVs). That number\, which has grown by 40% since 2018\, represents 22% of the City’s total unsheltered homeless population. All too often\, RVs used as dwellings on LA’s streets are in grave disrepair\, meaning that people living in them face unsanitary and sometimes dangerous conditions. Many residents of RV s also lack access to adequate hygiene facilities. A number of the individuals who live in RVs actually make substantial rent payments to the vehicle’s owner\, paying out hundreds of dollars each month for precarious and substandard housing. RVs have also posed challenges for the neighborhoods in which they are located related to the release of untreated effluent into streets or stormwater drains\, increased risk of fires (especially from external generators)\, and other public safety concerns Since 2010\, the City’s primary response to vehicular homelessness-particularly in RVs-has been a reactive one\, not one that focuses on resolving homelessness for inhabitants of RVs. The City has used LAMC 80.69.4\, a law that allows the City to prohibit the parking of oversized vehicles (those over 84 inches high and 22 feet long) between 2a.m. and 6 a.m on specific streets. Through Council action\, hundreds of streets have been added every year to the list of streets where oversized vehicle parking is prohibited. In addition to street-specific oversized vehicle bans\, people who live in RVs on city streets must comply with rules that prohibit staying in one parking spot for more than 72 hours. Vehicles that violate this rule can be ticketed and towed. During the pandemic\, the City paused ticketing and towing of vehicles with people living in them in accordance with CDC guidelines to allow people experiencing homelessness to shelter in place-safely\, but in April of this year\, the City Council voted to resume parking enforcement for vehicles used as dwellings. This enforcement- based approach to addressing RVs\, however\, has proven to be largely ineffective. Often\, RV dwellers move their vehicles to other streets in response to a ticket or an oversized vehicle prohibition\, meaning that these bans simply move people experiencing homelessness from one street to another. \nAdditionally\, the City’s capacity to enforce the new rules around RV dwelling is extremely limited-and likely to remain so- because of the lack ofvendors and tow yard space to tow and impound oversized vehicles. It is clear that the City needs to come up with a more effective and holistic response to vehicular homelessness. One option to address vehicular homelessness in RVs is to provide designated sites as “safe parking” lots. Safe parking programs typically provide nighttime security and hygiene facilities\, as well as some case management on site. However\, there are currently very few safe parking sites within the City that are large enough to accommodate RVs. Furthermore\, none of these sites operate 24 hours a day\, which poses a particular challenge for people in RVs\, who do not opt to use the sites because it is onerous or impossible to move their vehicles out of the lots during daytime hours due to the size and condition of the vehicles. \nAnother strategy is to offer housing options to residents of RVs. Indeed\, the City Administrative Officer (CAO) recently proposed new outreach and engagement protocols to address Citywide vehicle dwelling (CF 21-0956-S1)\, which instructs that prior to towing a vehicle\, housing or shelter referrals should be made to vehicle dwellers “if available.” However\, the City simply does not have adequate numbers of shelter beds or interim housing sites to offer housing to every resident currently in an RV. It is likely that without adequate housing options to offer residents\, strict enforcement of existing RV laws would result in more individuals encamped in tents and makeshift shelters on City sidewalks. Effective housing navigation for people living in RVs will require specialized resources in order to successfully resolve homelessness for residents. Homeless service providers with experience working with residents of RV s report that incentives\, such as small cash payments\, can serve as useful tools to encourage residents moving into housing to relinquish their RVs when they move. Short-term storage options for RVs can also help residents overcome skepticism about moving into an interim housing site. \nIn the proposed 2022-23 California budget\, Governor Newsom has earmarked $300 million for Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) grants. Local governments can apply for ERF grants to create projects that serve people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in encampments. In 2022\, Council District 4 received an ERF grant of$1\,747\,115 to rehouse individuals living unsheltered along a 19-mile stretch ofthe Los Angeles River. Eligible fund uses include street outreach and engagement\, housing navigation\, interim and permanent housing capacity building\, activities to ensure sustained outcomes for people served\, and funding for the restoration of encampment sites. The likely expansion of this flexible funding stream presents a promising opportunity to secure funds to support a City-wide\, comprehensive approach to addressing RV homelessness effectively. \n\nTHEREFORE MOVE that the City Council direct the City Administrative Officer (CAO)\, with assistance from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the Department of Transportation (LADOT)\, to report back within 60 days with a comprehensive City-wide rehousing strategy for people experiencing RV homelessness\, in alignment with the City’s Street Engagement Strategy and LAHSA’s Best Practices for Addressing Street Encampments. The strategy should include the following components: Identifying and securing appropriate interim shelter and housing for people living in RV s across the City; Creation of incentives for voluntary relinquishment of RVs used as dwellings; Identifying and securing short-term storage lots for RVs after the owner or dweller moves into interim or permanent housing if the owner or dweller wishes to store the RV for a short time;\nExpanding Safe Parking programs\, in collaboration with LAHSA\, to include oversized/larger RVs in 24-\nhour Safe Parking programming; Demolishing RVs\, after the owner or dweller moves into interim or permanent housing\, with consent of the owner; leveraging case management from sanitation outreach/City-funded generalist outreach teams for people living in RVs\, with a focus on strategies for working with people living in RVs; and Necessary budgetary and staffing resources to implement the strategy. \nI FURTHER MOVE that the City Council direct the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report back\nwithin 60 days regarding the possibility of submitting an application on behalf of the City for an ERF grant to support the proposed City-wide rehousing strategy for people experiencing RV homelessness.\n \nRoll Call Vote\n \n\n\nDiscussion and possible action: (CF 21-1208)\nMotion: In 2016 the State of Califomia adopted methane emissions targets in an effort to reduce short-\nlived climate pollutants under SB 1383 requiring all jurisdictions to reduce organic waste disposal by 75% by 2025. This was a necessary response to scientific discoveries that greenhouse gasses released by “landfilling” food and yard waste is a major contributor to pollutants and climate change.\nThe research uncovered that Califomia landfills are the third largest source of generated methane gas.\nOrganics like food scraps\, yard trimmings\, paper\, and cardboard make up half of what is dumped in our\nlandfills. The new regulations require jurisdictions to adopt and enforce an ordinance on reducing\ncommercial and residential food waste generation. All jurisdictions starting in 2022 will need to provide\norganic waste collection services and utilize recycling facilities\, procure products made from recycled\norganic material\, as well as redirect 20 percent of edible food currently thrown away to those going hungry by the year 2025. Under the new law\, each jurisdiction is accountable for compliance by its sourcegenerators\, and CalRecycle\, the State’s recycling and waste regulatory agency\, is authorized to issue escalating penalties for non-compliance beginning in 2022.\nThe City of Los Angeles has been at the forefront implementing waste collection programs and recycling to address operational eficiencies and climate change. In January 2017 the City approved seven RecycLA contracts for the collection of solid waste\, recycling and organics from large multifamily properties and businesses. These contracts contained specific landfill reduction targets tiat must be contractually met. Since there is always room for improvement\, the City must begin work to ensure our policies are in compliance with the new State regulations beginning in 2022.\nDuring the course of the past year and a half\, City residents have been coping with the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result\, many residents have sought economic relief through the rent\nmoratorium and utility bill assistance. The implementation of the new regulations associated with organics may have an impact on the City residents and businesses as they emerge from the pandemic. Given this\, it is important that the City fully understand the economic impact of these regulations and provide ways to minimize their effect on struggling City residents and businesses. The Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) should be requested to analyze the law and prepare a report with recommendations on phasing in the steps for data-collection\, policy compliance\, and future plans for capital improvements that comply with the new CalRecycle regulations. The City supports the goals to reduce\nemissions of short-lived climate pollutants statewide and the regulations approved by CalRecycle already align with the City’s zero-waste goals.\nI THEREFORE MOVE that the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) be instructed to report to the City Council within 60 days on the steps necessary to comply with the CalRecycle regulations to reduce organic waste disposal by 75% by 2025; and the ability to develop a phased approach to compliance.\nI further move that the BOS\, With the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst\, be instructed to report on the potential impact of the CalRecycle regulations on the ratepayers and methods and approaches to provide relief to ratepayers and minimize potential impacts. \n\n\n\nRoll Call Vote \n\nDiscussion and possible action: \n\n\n\n\nMotion: The Holidays are upon us and it’s time to send some money to one of the non-profits who are and will be feeding those experiencing homelessness and to approve $1500 to be allocated to New Friends Homeless Center for the weekly Friday dinners for the Homeless at the Woodland Hills United Methodist Church on Shoup Ave\, in Woodland Hills \n\n\n\n\n Roll Call Vote \n\n\nItems to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting Adjournment of Meeting: \nAdjournment of Meeting\n \nThe Woodland Hills/ Warner Center Neighborhood Council Public Health and Homelessness\nCommittee meets regularly on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. The next Committee\nMeeting will be held on 24 January\, 2023\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at\nwhcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.\nMeeting dates for 2022 -2023 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every\nmonth at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a \ncomplete list of committee and board meetings.\nMeeting dates and times are subject to change. \nCheck the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.\nDue to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.\nHOWEVER\, please check the www.whcouncil.org \nwebsite calendar page for any changes that may occur.\n*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the\nAmericans with Disabilities Act\, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of\ndisability and\, upon request\, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its\nprograms\, services and activities. Sign language interpreters\, assistive listening devices and other\nauxiliary aids and/or services\, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services\,\nplease make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to\nattend by contacting Dena Weiss\, at (818-340-6554 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the\nDepartment of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org\n \n*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5\, non-\nexempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be\nviewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition\, if you would\nlike a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda\, please contact \nDena Weiss at (818) 340-6554 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org\n \n*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:\nlwww.whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings\nare held on the second Wednesday of each month. \nCheck the calendar for any change of meeting date and/or time.\nYou can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification\nSystem at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions\n·A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West\nValley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland \nHills\, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of\nthe mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from\nOwensmouth Street. Parking is free.\n \n*RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC\nprocess for board action reconsideration\, stakeholder grievance policy\, or any other procedural\nmatters related to this Council\, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at\nour website at www.whcouncil.org\n \nSERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción\, favor de avisar al Concejo\nVecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa\nDirectiva\, al d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.\nNotice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor\, attend\, or speak at this meeting\,\nCity law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal\nCode §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\,\nplease contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/december-27-2022-woodland-hills-warner-center-neighborhood-council-public-health-homelessness-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20221125T220109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221126T210332Z UID:10001020-1669746600-1669759200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:11/29/2022 Public Health & Homelessness Committee SPECIAL Meeting DESCRIPTION:Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Agenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee SPECIAL Meeting \n29 November 2022 at 6:30p.m. \nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting \n\n\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 938 9924 1002 and Press # 9 \n\n\nVIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION \nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19\, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option. \nEvery person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar 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. When calling-in telephonically\, 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. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature. \nAB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting\, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. \nAny messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \n*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 2) minute per speaker. \n*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. \nPublic Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nCall to Order \n\n\nRoll Call: Chair Aaron M Quantz\, Mark Schwartz\, Reina Cerros McCaughey\, Mihran Kalaydijian\, \n\n\nPublic Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker\n\n\nStakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker\n\n\nApproval of Committee Minutes from August 23rd & October 25th Committee Meeting\nSee supporting documents: \n\nhttps://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessMinutes_2022-08-23.pdf \nhttps://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/HomelessnessMinutes_2022-10-25.pdf \n  \n\n\nItems for Discussion and Possible Action:\n\n\nAll comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. \n\nDiscussion and possible action. Council File 21-1230-S2 relative to establishing the Livable Communities Initiative along suitable transit-rich corridors and related mattters.\n\n(This matter is referred to Los Angeles City Council Budget and Finance and Economic Development and Jobs Committees. The Housing and Transportation Committees have approved the item and their reports are within the Council File https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1230-S2 ) \nMOTION: State law requires the City of Los Angeles to update its Housing Element every eight years and demonstrate sufficient zoned capacity for housing-especially affordable housing. For the 2021-2022 planning cycle\, the City was given a housing target of 456\,643 new units\, which we must accommodate for by 2029. According to Los Angeles City Planning\, while some of this capacity is achievable by maintaining the status quo\, there remains a shortfall of 255\,432 units. This shortfall necessitates innovative planning tools and programs to meet our housing targets. For this reason\, the City Council recently adopted Los Angeles’ most ambitious Housing Element to date. The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element outlines strategies that speak to the City’s diverse housing needs and goals around ending homelessness\, producing more housing\, expanding housing opportunities\, and creating mixed-use\, mixed-income neighborhoods across Los Angeles near jobs and transit. Some of these strategies will be included automatically in community plan updates\, but many of the policy programs detailed in Chapter 6 of the Housing Element require City Council action to effectuate. \nOne key program is the Livable Communities Initiative (LCI)\, identified as Program 131 of the adopted Housing Element. As detailed in the Housing Element\, “LCI is an opportunity to advance a holistic vision for livable\, healthy\, and sustainable communities along the City’s transit-rich corridors utilizing mixed-use\, mixed-income housing combined with opportunities to transform the street and public realm by adding or improving wide sidewalks\, tree canopy\, outdoor dining\, bicycle infrastructure\, transit shelters\, fast and frequent transit\, and public seating and plazas.” LCI helps to implement critical “complete street” strategies in the City’s adopted Mobility Plan 2035; moreover\, it encourages reinvestment and street activation across neighborhoods so that Angelenos have access to safe and enjoyable public spaces to walk\, roll\, and thrive. \nThe City’s current development regulations are confusing and restrictive\, and often make it challenging to build much-needed housing. In the midst of a housing shortage and low vacancy rates in Los Angeles\, where almost 60% of renters are cost-burdened\, the LCI alongside other strategies identified in the Housing Element are an opportunity to holistically plan for green\, affordable\, and connected communities. \nI THEREFORE MOVE that City Council direct Los Angeles City Planning\, with assistance from the Department of Building and Safety\, Los Angeles Department of Transportation\, and other relevant departments\, to report back within 180 days with strategies to establish the Livable Communities Initiative along suitable transit-rich corridors\, or analogous Citywide regulations\, that facilitates mid-scale development\, promotes the creation of housing units where ‘ they do not currently exist\, and creates or enhances existing commercial\, ll Wixed-use .character. As pap of its report\, City Planning should consider by-right or administrative development and zoning standards to mid-scale development; including\, but not limited to: Waivers or reductions of setback\, unit floor area\, and other development standards; \nAn inclusionary housing requirement to increase access to affordable housing; \nA minimum density requirement to promote multifamily\, mixed-use development; \nProvisions to encourage greater lot density such as allowing for microunits\, shared housing\, or increasing area ratio (FAR) allowances; The elimination or reduction of parking minimums in “high quality transit areas” or “transit-rich areas”; \nExclusions and/or mitigations for lot located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ)\, an identified historic district\, or are designated as open space; and result in the demolition of buildings subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance \nI FURTHER MOVE that\, as part of this report back\, City Council directs Los Angeles City Planning to develop a community-driven outreach and engagement strategy that will assist in informing the necessary maps and reports required to identify suitable transit-rich corridors that would benefit from the Livable Communities Initiative and complement existing rezoning efforts through the implementation of the Housing Element (2021-2029). This strategy should demonstrate adequate engagement and involvement with marginalized\, historically underserved\, and/or disadvantaged communities potentially impacted by the selection of suitable corridors. \nI FURTHER MOVE that City Council direct Los Angeles City Planning\, in coordination with City Planning’s Urban Design Studio\, to report back within 180 days on options for an administrative clearance procedure for projects eligible for the Livable Communities Initiative that outlines objective Design and Development Standards to ensure high quality\, contextual design and compatibility with the vision of the Livable Communities Initiative outlined in Program 131 of the Housing Element (2021-2029). \nI FURTHER MOVE that City Council direct Los Angeles City Planning\, Los Angeles Department of Transportation\, the Department of Public Works\, and the Economic Workforce Development Department\, with assistance from the City Administrative Office and other relevant departments\, to report back within 180 days with options to establish a streamlined\, administrative review process that ensures projects eligible for the Livable Communities Initiative invest in public right-of-way amenities and infrastructure improvements in order to encourage transit ridership\, pedestrian and cyclist safety\, and placemaking. \n  \n Roll Call Vote \n2. Discussion and possible action: Council File: 22-0755 \nThe City’s FY 2021-22 Budget included a $1\,000\,000 pilot program in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) to deliver medical services to homeless residents. The program also places individuals into various types of housing and provides hygiene services at high-needs locations throughout the City. The program received an additional $1\,000\,000 in the FY 2022-23 Budget to continue these needed services. \nThis current service contract is ending on June 30\, 2022. At this time\, a new contract is required to recognize funding provided to LAHD in the FY 2022-23 Budget Resolution. It is important that a new contract be properly executed with USC through the Los Angeles Housing Department\, administrator for this contract\, to ensure continuity of service. \nI THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct and authorize the General Manager of the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) or designee to execute a contract with the University of Southern California (USC) to provide street medicine and housing services in the amount of $1\,000\,000 as approved in the City’s FY 22-23 Budget\, and that the contract commence July 1\, 2022 for a term of 12 months\, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. \nI FURTHER MOVE that the Council find that the services to be perfonned by the University of Southern California are for the performance of professional\, scientific\, expert\, technical\, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees. I FURTHER MOVE that LAHD be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. \n  \nMOTION 72A \nAMEND item #72 (CF: 22-0755) to add the following directions: I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council instruct the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA)\, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)\, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD)\, the Mayor’s Office\, the Unified Homelessness Response Center (UHRC)\, and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)\, to report in 60 days on the status of the City’s partnership with the USC Street Medicine Program\, and funding sources and options for expanding street medicine services across the City.\n \n Roll Call Vote \n3. Discussion and possible action: Council File 22-1313\nMOTION: HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE \nThe most recent Point-in-Time Count data from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) \nindicate that nearly 6\,500 people experiencing homelessness in the City are living in a total of about 4\,000 \nrecreational vehicles (RVs). That number\, which has grown by 40% since 2018\, represents 22% of the City’s total unsheltered homeless population. All too often\, RVs used as dwellings on LA’s streets are in grave disrepair\, meaning that people living in them face unsanitary and sometimes dangerous conditions. Many residents of RV s also lack access to adequate hygiene facilities. A number of the individuals who live in RVs actually make substantial rent payments to the vehicle’s owner\, paying out hundreds of dollars each month for precarious and substandard housing. RVs have also posed challenges for the neighborhoods in which they are located related to the release of untreated effluent into streets or stormwater drains\, increased risk of fires (especially from external generators)\, and other public safety concerns Since 2010\, the City’s primary response to vehicular homelessness-particularly in RVs-has been a reactive one\, not one that focuses on resolving homelessness for inhabitants of RVs. The City has used LAMC 80.69.4\, a law that allows the City to prohibit the parking of oversized vehicles (those over 84 inches high and 22 feet long) between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m on specific streets. Through Council action\, hundreds of streets have been added every year to the list of streets where oversized vehicle parking is prohibited. In addition to street-specific oversized vehicle bans\, people who live in RVs on city streets must comply with rules that prohibit staying in one parking spot for more than 72 hours. Vehicles that violate this rule can be ticketed and towed. During the pandemic\, the City paused ticketing and towing of vehicles with people living in them in accordance with CDC guidelines te-allew people experiencing homelessness to shelter in place-safely\, but in April ofthis year\, the City Council voted to resume parking enforcement for vehicles used as dwellings. This enforcement-based approach to addressing RVs\, however\, has proven to be largely ineffective. Often\, RV dwellers move their vehicles to other streets in response to a ticket or an oversized vehicle prohibition\, meaning that these bans simply move people experiencing homelessness from one street to another. Additionally\, the City’s capacity to enforce the new rules around RV dwelling is extremely limited-and likely to remain so- because of the lack ofvendors and tow yard space to tow and impound oversized vehicles. It is clear that the City needs to come up with a more effective and holistic response to vehicular homelessness. \nOne option to address vehicular homelessness in RVs is to provide designated sites as “safe parking” lots. Safe parking programs typically provide nighttime security and hygiene facilities\, as well as some case management on site. However\, there are currently very few safe parking sites within the City that are large enough to accommodate RVs. Furthermore\, none of these sites operate 24 hours a day\, which poses a particular challenge for people in RVs\, who do not opt to use the sites because it is onerous or impossible to move their vehicles out of the lots during daytime hours due to the size and condition of the vehicles. \nAnother strategy is to offer housing options to residents ofRVs. Indeed\, the City Administrative Officer (CAO) recently proposed new outreach and engagement protocols to address Citywide vehicle dwelling (CF 21-0956-S 1)\, which instructs that prior to towing a vehicle\, housing or shelter referrals should be made to vehicle dwellers “if available.” However\, the City simply does not have adequate numbers of shelter beds or interim housing sites to offer housing to every resident currently in an RV. It is likely that without adequate housing options to offer residents\, strict enforcement of existing RV laws would result in more individuals encamped in tents and makeshift shelters on City sidewalks. Effective housing navigation for people living in RVs will require specialized resources in order to successfully resolve homelessness for residents. Homeless service providers with experience working with residents of RV s report that incentives\, such as small cash payments\, can serve as useful tools to encourage residents moving into housing to relinquish their RVs when they move. Short-term storage options for RVs can also help residents overcome skepticism about moving into an interim housing site. In the proposed 2022-23 California budget\, Governor Newsom has earmarked $300 million for Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) grants. Local governments can apply for ERF grants to create projects that serve people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in encampments. In 2022\, Council District 4 received an ERF grant of$1\,747\,115 to rehouse individuals living unsheltered along a 19-mile stretch ofthe Los Angeles River. Eligible fund uses include street outreach and engagement\, housing navigation\, interim and permanent housing capacity building\, activities to ensure sustained outcomes for people served\, and funding for the restoration of encampment sites. The likely expansion of this flexible funding stream presents a promising opportunity to secure funds to support a City-wide\, comprehensive approach to addressing RV homelessness effectively.I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council direct the City Administrative Officer (CAO)\, with assistance from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the Department of Transportation (LADOT)\, to report back within 60 days with a comprehensive City-wide rehousing strategy for people experiencing RV homelessness\, in alignment with the City’s Street Engagement Strategy and LAHSA’s Best Practices for Addressing Street Encampments. The strategy should include the following components: \nIdentifying and securing appropriate interim shelter and housing for people living in RV s across the \nCity; \nCreation of incentives for voluntary relinquishment of RVs used as dwellings; \nIdentifying and securing short-term storage lots for RVs after the owner or dweller moves into interim or \npermanent housing if the owner or dweller wishes to store the RV for a short time; \nExpanding Safe Parking programs\, in collaboration with LAHSA\, to include oversized/larger RVs in 24-hour Safe Parking programming; \nDemolishing RVs\, after the owner or dweller moves into interim or permanent housing\, with consent of the owner; \nLeveraging case management from sanitation outreach/City-funded generalist outreach teams for people \nliving in RVs\, with a focus on strategies for working with people living in RVs; and \nNecessary budgetary and staffing resources to implement the strategy. \nI FURTHER MOVE that the City Council direct the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report back within 60 days regarding the possibility of submitting an application on behalf of the City for an ERF grant to support the proposed City-wide rehousing strategy for people experiencing RV homelessness. \n Roll Call Vote \n4. Discussion and possible action: Council File 21-1208\nMotion: In 2016 the State of Califomia adopted methane emissions targets in an effort to reduce short-lived climate pollutants under SB 1383 requiring all jurisdictions to reduce organic waste disposal by 75% by 2025. This was a necessary response to scientific discoveries that greenhouse gasses released by landfilling food and yard waste is a major contributor to pollutants and climate change. \nThe research uncovered that Califomia landfills are the third largest source of generated methane gas. Organics like food scraps\, yard trimmings\, paper\, and cardboard make up half of what is dumped in our landfills. The new regulations require jurisdictions to adopt and enforce an ordinance on reducing commercial and residential food waste generation. All jurisdictions starting in 2022 will need to provide organic waste collection services and utilize recycling facilities\, procure products made from recycled organic material\, as well as redirect 20 percent of edible food currently thrown away to those going hungry by the year 2025. \nUnder the new law\, each jurisdiction is accountable for compliance by its sourcegenerators\, and CalRecycle\, the State’s recycling and waste regulatory agency\, is authorized to issue escalating penalties for non-compliance beginning in 2022. \nThe City of Los Angeles has been at the forefront implementing waste collection programs and recycling to address operational eficiencies and climate change. In January 2017 the City approved seven RecycLA contracts for the collection of solid waste\, recycling and organics from large multifamily properties and businesses. These contracts contained specific landfill reduction targets tiat must be contractually met. Since there is always room for improvement\, the City must begin work to ensure our policies are in compliance with the new State regulations beginning in 2022. \nDuring the course of the past year and a half\, City residents have been coping with the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result\, many residents have sought economic relief through the rent moratorium and utility bill assistance. The implementation of the new regulations associated with organics may have an impact on the City residents and businesses as they emerge from the pandemic. Given this\, it is important that the City fully understand the economic impact of these regulations and provide ways to minimize their effect on struggling City residents and businesses. \nThe Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) should be requested to analyze the law and prepare a report with recommendations on phasing in the steps for data-collection\, policy compliance\, and future plans for capital improvements that comply with the new CalRecycle regulations. The City supports the goals to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants statewide and the regulations approved by CalRecycle already align with the City’s zero-waste goals. \nI THEREFORE MOVE that the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) be instructed to report to the City Council within 60 days on the steps necessary to comply with the CalRecycle regulations to reduce organic waste disposal by 75% by 2025; and the ability to develop a phased approach to compliance. \nI further move that the BOS\, With the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst\, be instructed to report on the potential impact of the CalRecycle regulations on the ratepayers and methods and approaches to provide relief to ratepayers and minimize potential impacts. \n  \n Roll Call Vote \n  \nItems to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting \n Adjournment of Meeting: \nThe Woodland Hills/ Warner Center Neighborhood Council Public Health and Homelessness Committee meets regularly on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. The next Committee Meeting will be held on 24 January\, 2023\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time. \nMeeting dates for 2022 -2023 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. \nMeeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. \nDue 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. \n*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 Dena Weiss\, at (818-340-6554 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org \n*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 Dena Weiss at (818) 340-6554 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org \n*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: \n\nwww.whcouncil.org and 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 and/or time.\nYou can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions\n\n\n\nA copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street.\n\n\nParking is free. \n*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 website at www.whcouncil.org \nSERVICIOS 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 de la Mesa Directiva\, al d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal. \nNotice 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.or9 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/11-29-2022-public-health-homelessness-committee-special-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20221021T212237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T213810Z UID:10001223-1666722600-1666731600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:10/25/2022 Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Agenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting \n25 October\, 2022 at 6:30p.m. \nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting \n\n\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 938 9924 1002 and Press # 9 \n\n\nVIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION \nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19\, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option. \nEvery person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar 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. When calling-in telephonically\, 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. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature. \nAB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting\, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. \nAny messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \n*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 2) minute per speaker. \n*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. \nPublic Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nCall to Order \n\n\nRoll Call: Chair Aaron M Quantz\, Mark Schwartz\, Reina Cerros McCaughey\, Mihran Kalaydijian\, \n\n\nPublic Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker\n\n\nStakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker\n\n\nApproval of Committee Minutes from August 23rd Committee Meeting \n\n\n\n\nItems for Discussion and Possible Action:\n\n\nAll comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. \n\nDiscussion and possible action to support Council File No. 18-0131 for Zero Emissions Maintenance Equipment Pilot / City Parks and Golf Courses. We recommend preparing a CIS to the mentioned Council File. The suggested CIS draft is below. The City of Los Angeles has long been an environmental leader\, setting ambitious goals for the reduction of pollution and greenhouse gases (GHGs)\, and implementing departmental improvements that help achieve these reductions.\n\n The WHWCNC board is in support of the council motion directing the Department of \nRecreation and Parks to report on a strategy and timeline for a pilot program to evaluate the use of \nzero-emission maintenance equipment at parks and golf courses. \nThe WHWCNC recommends that American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA)\, be the organization that helps the \nCity of Los Angeles with their zero-emissions maintenance equipment pilot project\, in order to avoid common \nproblems that may arise in transitioning untrained staff. \nAGZA is the certification organization that helped the City of South Pasadena achieves their groundbreaking zero emission operations for all city properties\, and is the most qualified and experienced consultancy to ensure the City’s program success. \n Roll Call Vote \n\nDiscussion and possible action on composing a letter regarding West Valley Neighborhood Alliance (“WVNAH”) the WHWCNC recommends stopping immediately its engagement and any future participation with WVNAH. (Aaron Quantz & Mihran Kalaydjian).\n\nTo send a “cease and desist” letter suspending WVNAH from claiming “NC Member Affiliation” with the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council (The single dissenting vote\, preferred to cancel all affiliation immediately\, with suspension.)\, until WVNAH addresses our concerns\, as follows: \n1) Political Advocacy. It appears that WVNAH and some Board members have taken political positions\, even endorsing candidates during meetings\, in violation of its nonpartisan mission to address homelessness. \n2) Voting Irregularities. The way WAVNA conducts its meetings and collects votes does not allow our NC to discuss and take an official position\, prior to asking our representation to vote\, in violation of our By Laws. There is also some concern about the balance of votes between NCs and other individuals and entities who vote for WVNAH positions. \nTherefore\, we ask WVNAH to cease and desist using NWNC as a “Member Neighborhood Council” or for any affiliation purposes\, and as WNAH to address these concerns. \n Roll Call Vote \n8. Discussion and possible action\, ideas for possible “recruitment” of Stakeholders to join our Committee. Ideal additions must be able to attend all Committee meetings. The Chair (Aaron M Quantz) feels it is a top priority to not only work FOR our Stakeholders but WITH them as well. Working with the residents of our town is paramount as we are budgeted taxpayer funds\, otherwise we are just playing government with ourselves. \nRoll Call Vote \n\nDiscussion and possible action: As we know\, the Valley has a direct connection to the aeronautical industry and big Defense contractors\, many of whom left large areas of contamination in Woodland Hills and around the San Fernando Valley. We will discuss the plethora of these areas and the companies that left them contaminated\nhttps://www.dailynews.com/2020/01/09/neighbors-demand-full-cleanup-of-former-rocketdyne-site-in-warner-center/\nhttps://www.waterboards.ca.gov/rwqcb4/water_issues/programs/remediation/chromium/chromium_s1.html\nhttps://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/la-times-today/2021/06/12/santa-susana-nuclear-meltdown-1959-impact\nBenzine from Natural gas: https://sdvoice.info/gas-stoves-cancer-california-benzene/\n\n\nRoll Call Vote \n10. Discussion and possible action: Chair requests ability to submit receipt for Black ink needed to print physical copies to post at the West Valley Chamber of Commerce \nItems to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting \nAdjournment of Meeting: \nThe next Committee Meeting will be held on 28 November 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time. \nMeeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. \nMeeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. \nDue 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. \n*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 \n*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 \n*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: \n\nwww.whcouncil.org and 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 and/or time.\nYou can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions\n\n\n\nA copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street.\n\n\nParking is free. \n*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 website at www.whcouncil.org \nSERVICIOS 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. \nNotice 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 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/10-25-2022-public-health-homelessness-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220927T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T155204 CREATED:20220926T050206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T200824Z UID:10001209-1664303400-1664310600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED Public Health and Homelessness Committee Meeting Teleconference September 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT DESCRIPTION:Cancellation Agenda  \nPublic Health and Homelessness \nWoodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Agenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting \n27 September\, 2022 at time 6:30p.m. \nIN OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH \nTHE MEETING IS CANCELED \n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/public-health-and-homelessness-committee-meeting-teleconference-september-27-630-pm-830-pm-pdt/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Homeless & Social Justice END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR