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Community Services Meeting
2024-02-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Monday February 19th-6:30 PM
Fire Station 84

Neighborhood Council Committee Members:
Joyce Fletcher, Chair Karen Di Biase
Tracey Rosen
Kate Kennedy

WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

Email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Website: www.empowerla.org
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Meeting Agenda
Community Services Committee
Monday, February 19, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Click for Agenda
City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84 – Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Parking is available in the lot across the street.

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, d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 15, 2024

February 5. 2024 Cancelled due to rain

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Comments from the public on non-agenda items that are within the WHWCNC’s Board jurisdiction and within the committee’s jurisdiction.

Each speaker will be allowed two (2) minute(s).

IV. AGENDA ITEMS

For discussion and possible action:

Discussion related to specific logistics for how we will facilitate the April 6th Grateful Hearts event.

Tent Set-up, member printing of handouts, crayons, etc. not purchased at HALO.

Discussion related to the board retreat and committee recommendations to be

presented to the Governance Committee for discussion.

Discussion related to the Mission Statement for the Community Services Committee.

CS Committee update to be published in the WHWCNC Newsletter

One Generation Senior Symposium.

Discussion related to creating community partnerships with stakeholders who may not

be specifically served by other committees such as veterans, seniors, the LGBTQ community,
and Hispanic stakeholders, etc.

New Business – for discussion and possible action at the next committee meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
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, 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

Public Posting of Agendas –
The Community Services Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. However, visit our
website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as a date may change.

Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

West Valley Warner Center Chamber window located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

Notice to Paid Representatives –
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register asalobbyistandreportyouractivity.SeeLosAngelesMunicipalCodeSection48.01etseq.
More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

Public Access of Records –
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all 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

Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For 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.whcouncil.org.

WHWCNC Governance Committee Meeting
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Regular Governance Committee Meeting
Agenda
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
February 20, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Committee’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Committee 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 Committee meeting. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Committee.

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

Call to Order.
Roll call of members: Executive Committee and Officers: Chair – Dena Weiss, Tracey Rosen, Heath Kline, Karen DiBiase and Don Patterson.

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker.
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per speaker.
Approval of Committee Minutes: January 16, 2024.

Items for discussion and possible action:

Item One: Review of Qualifications for an Area 4 Alternate Representative
Discussion and action:
Review of qualifications for Aava Dekordi to apply for the Area 4 Alternate Representative position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.

Roll call vote.

Item Two: Review of Qualifications for an At Large Alternate Representative
Discussion and action:
Review of qualifications for applicant(s) to apply for the At Large Alternate Representative position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.

Roll call vote.

Item Three:
Discussion and possible action:

Refinement (if necessary) of the Governance Mission Statement for the NC Website. This is the current description on our website:

Governance Committee

Council Bylaws
Operating Procedures
– Standing Rules of the Council
– NC Training Manual
Ethics and Rules
Election Rules and Procedures
Grievance and Official Action – LA Conflict of Interest Code
Youth Board Member Information

This committee undertakes comprehensive evaluation of the organization’s Bylaws and Operating Procedures; to make them completer and more defined for the NC Board and all stakeholders.

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Process
The committee anticipates potential ethics questions so that future WHWCNC board members and stakeholders will have a sound and understandable framework for decisions. It clarifies the process and purpose of disciplinary measures such as grievances. It also defines what constitutes an “official action” by the WHWCNC board.
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Updates and Training
The committee is also responsible for periodic updates and training of board members regarding the rules in which the NC is required to operate under.

Compare this with the current description in the NC Board Application form:

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The Committee reviews and resolves a wide variety of NC governance issues and concerns. Reviews the existing NC Bylaws, Standing Rules, Best Practices and recommends updates when necessary. Verifies applicant qualifications for vacant board seats. Reviews board member attendance and makes recommendations. The committee reviews and maintains updates of new rules and regulations that govern NCs as determined by EmpowerLA and the City. Makes
recommendations to EmpowerLA and the City as needed.

Item Four: Board Retreat
Discussion and action:

Board Retreat discussion regarding the date and location and content. Continued from prior discussions at Governance.

Roll call vote if necessary.

Item Five: Bylaw Review
Discussion and action regarding review of Bylaws which were last amended on May 19, 2022. Committee members will continue where we left off.

See posted existing Bylaws.

Roll call vote.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on March 19, 2024, at the Woodland Hills Library. 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, 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.

Public Posting of Agendas –
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the plexiglass box at the front door of Firestation 84, located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
www.whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (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 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.

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.WHWCNC.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: d.weiss@whcouncil.org.

Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For 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 on our website.Feb 20, 2024

Cancelled WH Issues and Policies [WHIP] Cmte Mtg 2-22-2024
2024-02-22 18:30 - 21:30 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Meeting Cancelled
