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WHWCNC Community Services and Public Safety Committee Meeting
2022-08-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Aug 15, 2022 Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Agenda – COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY Committee Meeting
August 15 , 2022 at time 6:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 913 8232 9763
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 913 8232 9763 and Press #

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 dial +1 669 900 6833 and enter Zoom ID No. 913 8232 9763 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

AB 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.

*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.

*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.

AGENDA

Call to Order:
Roll Call: Geraldine Weiss (chair), Mark Schwartz, Arturo Valasquez, Nancy McLean, Houtan Hormozian

Public Comment by the Public on Items NOT on the Agenda. (2 minutes each)

Approval of Committee Service Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2022.

_______________________________________________________________________________
Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WORRISOME UPTICK IN CRIME STATISTICS

Presentation by Sean Dinse and/ or Topanga Division. Education of the community and statistics about crime and crime prevention.

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP PROJECTS: Continuing discussion about cleaning up areas. Report by DW.

Holiday ideas.

FUTURE BUSINESS: Discussion about future agenda topics and new business for next meeting.

Adjournment of Meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on September 19, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: the first and third Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like
a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554
or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org.

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org 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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System
at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.

Governance Committee Meeting Teleconference
2022-08-16 18:30 - 21:00
AGENDA – GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
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Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:30pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86850992271)
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 868 5099 2271 and Press #
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 868 5099 2271 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.
AB 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.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item
before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard
only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.
*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.
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by
the presiding officer of the board.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Members: Chair – Joyce Fletcher, Dena Weiss, Paul Lawler, Karen DiBiase,
Mihran Kalaydjian
3. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker
4. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minutes per speaker
5. Approval of Committee Minutes: None at this time. ____________________________________________________________________________
Items for discussion and possible action:
Stakeholder Public Comment will be taken on each agenda item: (2) minutes per speaker
1. Review of board member attendance at board meetings.
2. Review of board member attendance at committee meetings.
3. Review of possible meeting locations for possible in-person board meetings
4. Review of rules related to NC events
5. New business to be placed on the next committee meeting agenda
Adjournment of meeting:
*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: • www.whcouncil.org 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. • You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
• A 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.
*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
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

Environmental Committee Meeting Teleconference
2022-08-17 18:30 - 20:00
AGENDA
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Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
ENVIRONMENTAL, SUSTAINABLE AND BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 6:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85647439195

Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 85647439195 and Press #

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 85647439195 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.

AB 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.

*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)s minute per speaker.

*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.

General Public Comment is limited to (2) minutes per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by
the presiding officer of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.

____________________________________________________________________________________

AGENDA

Call to Order

Roll Call: Karen DiBiase, Alex Farassati, Sean McCarthy, Tristin Esfandiari

Public Comment by the Public on Items NOT on the Agenda. (2 minutes each)

Approval of Committee Minutes: none

_____________________________________________________________________________

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

Review of Mission Statement:

Environmental & Beautification Committee
This new committee will determine its mission statement during its first few meetings.

Its intention is to address issues related to the environment and to educate both the NC Board and the community, through the organization of public forums, arranging for presentations by experts in their field at Board and Committee meetings.

The committee will also provide articles for the NC newsletter, and produce flyers for distribution at different events.

Guiding Principles
The committee intends on addressing environmental issues associated with development proposals, proposed City, State and Federal ordinances, sustainable design and policies, and local infrastructure improvements and maintenance.

Education and Awareness
Other intentions will be to focus on environmental education and awareness.

Expanding committee roster

Possible community cleanup(s) by partnering with Chamber of Commerce, Volunteers Cleaning Communities, other organizations, etc.

Possible tree planting by partnering with City of LA, The Tree People, other organizations, etc.

New Business to be placed on next month’s committee meeting agenda.

Adjournment of Meeting:

The next Committee Meeting will be held on Sept 21, 2022, by teleconference. The Committee Meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of the month. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting dates for 2021-2022 year: Full Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Please visit the NC website calendar page at whcouncil.org for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC website calendar for updated meeting schedules.

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like
a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at
(818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org 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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System
at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

PLUM Committee Regular Meeting
2022-08-18 18:30 - 21:00
The Planning, Land Use, and Mobility Committee of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council will hold it’s regular meeting on August 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm. The full agenda can be found here: Click here for full agenda. Major discussion items include:

ZA-2022-1090-ZV-ZAA 22450 W. Collins Street, Woodland Hills, 91367
Change from current 6 bed Residential Detox Program to 12 bed Residential Detox Program.
Consideration of additional standard condition on development motions.

Proposed new standard condition:
FURTHER: The Woodland Hills Warner Center PLUM Committee requires that the project owner and/or tenants maintain the property in a clean and neat condition throughout the per- and post- development process including, removal of all weeds, trim bushes and trees, provide and maintain security fencing, promptly remove graffiti, and maintain the adjacent public sidewalks, and tree wells. Should the owner fail to maintain the property as agreed, the WHWC Neighborhood Council shall notify the owner and responsible parties of the condition of the property.

Community Outreach Committee Teleconferece
2022-08-22 18:30 - 19:30
AGENDA – COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, August 22, 2022 at 6:30pm
AGENDA
Click for Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87673960528

Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID:
87673960528 and then press #

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 87673960528 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.
AB 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.
*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.
*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.

AGENDA

Call to Order:

Roll Call: Chair Peter Fletcher, Kathleen Barth, Logan Fisher and Rachel Tabak

Public Comment by the Public on Items NOT on the (2 minutes each)

Approval of Committee Minutes:

See posted support document Roll Call Vote

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

Discussion and assignment of article topics for September WHWCNC newsletter.

Discussion on strategy to promote WHWCNC Mayoral candidate forum to take place in September or October.

Discussion of strategy and timing to promote 2023 WHWCNC election which will take place on June 18, 2023
Discussion and assignment of committee member to use the WHWCNC Canva account to design and post election graphics

9.Discussion and possible action to right a letter of support to the council office for a Yellow Bike memorial in Woodland Hills. http://yellowbikeproject.com

10.Assignment of one committee member to setup the Official WHWCNC Nextdoor account and development of content strategy.
11.Assignment of one committee member to research local newspapers and do outreach to get our meetings in their community calendars. Here is a link to the Daily News Meeting calendar- https://www.dailynews.com/2022/07/11/community-meetings-in-the-san-fernando-valley-july-11-18/
12Assignment of one committee member to input stakeholder names and email addresses in the Constant Contact email database.

Adjournment of Meeting:

The next Committee Meeting will be held on August 22, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting 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.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans withDisabilitiesAct,theCityofLosAngelesdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofdisabilityand,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,pleasemakeyourrequest

least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non- exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org

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

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.
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

Public Health and Homelessness Committee Meeting Teleconference
2022-08-23 18:30 - 20:30
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Click for Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 938 9924 1002 and Press #
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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.
AB 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.
*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.
*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.
Public 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.
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order PM
2. Roll Call: Chair Aaron Quantz, Mark Schwartz, Reina Cerros McCaughey, Mihran Kalaydijian, Tristin Esfndiari
3. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker
4. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker
5. Approval of Committee Minutes if available

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.
6. Discussion and possible action on composing a letter to LAHSA about the problems and shortcomings and solutions with the Homeless Count. Draft letter attached. (Aaron Quantz & Mihran Kalaydjian)
Roll Call Vote
7. Discussion and possible action regarding West Valley Neighborhood Alliance (“WVNAH”) the Public Health & Homelessness Committee will stop immediately its engagement and any future participation with WVNAH (Aaron Quantz & Mihran Kalaydjian).
Roll Call Vote
8. Discussion and possible action regarding the (West Valley Food Pantry) and an existing church (Prince of Peace Church). Draft a letter of support to the Councilman Bob Bloomfield along to the city planning about issuing a conditional use permit.
Roll Call Vote
9. Discussion and possible action related Council File 20-0769-S2 regarding Health, Mental Health, and Social Services Delivery / Unsheltered Residents. In a time where permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness is in short supply, and the average time living on the streets prior to being placed into housing is increasing, providing healthcare to our unsheltered neighbors is of paramount importance.
10.Discussion and possible action related Council File 21-0002-S83 regarding AB 1400 (Kalra) / California Guaranteed Health Care for All Program (CalCare) / Universal Single-Payer Health Care Coverage / Health Care Cost Control System. This bill would establish a single-payer health care system in California, called CalCare, that will ensure that all Californians, regardless of employment, income, immigration status, race, gender, or any other considerations, can get the health care they need, free at the point of service.
11. Items to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting
Adjournment of Meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on 27 September 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting 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.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.
*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non- exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org 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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
A 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.
*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
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg 8-25-2022
2022-08-25 19:30
Thursday, August 25, 2022 – 7:30 pm
Meeting Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
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VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee 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 dial 1 669 900 6833 to access by phone or internet via browser or the “Zoom” App and enter Webinar ID # 890 7787 1030 and then press # to join the meeting. The Chair will give listeners instructions for providing public comments at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the Chair or Moderator, to address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on each item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.
AB 361 Updates: Submission of Public comment cannot be required in advance of the meeting, only real-time
public comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the people cannot provide public comment or cannot be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.
Messaging and virtual backgrounds are in the control of the individual Committee member in their personal capacity. They do not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.

PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on an item. The Committee will accept comments from the public on agenda items only when the Committee considers the individual item.
PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – During the General Public Comment period, the Committee listens to comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Committee’s jurisdiction. Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a public member may become the subject of a future Committee meeting.

Public Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. The presiding member may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.
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AGENDA

Call to Order
Establish Quorum: Roll Call — Heath Kline, Kathleen Barth, John Sandy Campbell, August Steurer
Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda.

(2 minutes each)

Approval of Available Committee Minutes: Roll Call Vote

Draft minutes posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting.
Committee Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee.

DWP Rates

Consideration and possible action to Support of Motion from Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils with motion from WHWCNC.
“The Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils supports the use of the ratepayer categories used in the Water and Power Associates recommendation letter of June 30,2022 for the purpose of projecting rate increases from the LA100 Power System program for each year into the future where rates are forecast”.

Animal Services Department

Discussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC Board’s position whether to join in and support of Two resolutions from the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils.
At its monthly meeting on August 11, 2022, the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils passed the following two resolutions:

Suspension or Termination of Animal Services Department Volunteers.

RESOLVED, that the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC), representing the 34 Neighborhood Councils throughout the San Fernando Valley, strongly condemns the suspension or termination of Volunteers for speaking with the press about conditions in the City Animal Shelters or exercising their First Amendment rights.
In discussion of the motion and in the Hot Topic #5 explanation attached to the agenda, it was noted that in the last month, the Los Angeles Times, as well as other news outlets, have run stories very critical of the Animal Services Department and conditions for animals in the City Animal Shelters, for example:
‘It’s Inhumane’: Dogs At L.A. Animal Shelters Go Weeks Or Months Without Being Walked: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-14/la-city-animal-shelters-dogs-sit-in-kennels-weeks-months-without-walks
‘Horrified’: L.A. City Council Members Call For Action On Overcrowded Animal Shelters: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-16/l-a-city-council-members-called-for-action-city-shelters
LA Animal Services Officials Blame Staff Shortage, Pandemic Challenges For Issues At City Shelters: https://abc7.com/animal-shelters-la-city-council-concerns-emergency-meeting/12061158/
Volunteers who spoke with the press and others about conditions at the City Animal Shelters have been suspended or terminated. As well as likely being a First Amendment violation subjecting the City to potential liability, this harms the animals who are deprived of the essential care given by these Volunteers, making the conditions exposed in these articles even worse.

The problems at the City Shelters have been brought up at the Board of Animal Services Commissioners (BASC) meetings for many months, to no avail. For the most part, the BASC and Department Management did little or nothing to fix the problems. And recently, the Commissioners have taken steps to severely limit public comment, and to prevent Neighborhood Council resolutions and Community Impact Statement from being heard at their meetings.
So it’s no wonder that Shelter Volunteers, who care deeply about the animals, spoke to the press, newspapers and television news, about what is going on at the Shelters. The Commissioners and Animal Services Department management were ignoring their complaints. In a further attempt to cover-up conditions at the Shelters, the Animal Services Department management, with the apparent approval of the Commissioners, have suspended and terminated Volunteers, in an attempt to intimidate Volunteers into silence.
The above resolution passed with 17 in favor, 3 abstentions. (Only one representative from each Neighborhood Council is allowed to vote.)

Northeast Valley Animal Shelter

RESOLVED, that the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC), representing the 34 Neighborhood Councils throughout the San Fernando Valley, believes the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter should be a full-service municipal animal shelter as contemplated by Proposition F and that no action should be taken on the RFP (Request for Proposal) until it is determined if this can be done.
In discussion of the motion and in the Hot Topic #4 explanation attached to the agenda, it was noted that at last month’s VANC meeting, we passed the following resolution regarding the Northeast Valley animal shelter:
The Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC) represents the 34 Neighborhood Councils throughout the San Fernando Valley, including all of the Neighborhood Councils in the vicinity of the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter. This shelter is a City facility built with Proposition F funds to be a municipal animal shelter, open to the public. It was not meant to be a private facility to house rescue organizations. Nevertheless, the Board of Animal Services Commissioners has issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) to do just that, lease the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter to rescue organizations to operate. The Board of Animal Services Commissioners and Animal Services Department did not provide an opportunity for the affected Neighborhood Councils to provide input into this decision. Therefore, it is RESOLVED that VANC takes the position that the Department of Animal Services and City Council should receive input from the affected Neighborhood Councils before releasing the Request for Proposal for rescue organizations to operate the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter.
The RFP was released without input from the affected Neighborhood Councils. In response to VANC’s motion, the City Council introduced a resolution (Council File 22-0897, Koretz and Blumenfield) to amend the City Charter to make sure things like this don’t happen in the future. The proposed charter amendment would require that the commission associated with any department contemplating the issuance of an RFP hold a public hearing or the department hold a public meeting, to provide members of the public an opportunity to offer relevant ideas for consideration by the department prior to the drafting of the RFP.
But the Animal Services Commission doesn’t appear to be doing anything to stop the RFP for the Northeast Valley Shelter. So the resolution above was passed, 18 in favor, 3 abstentions.

COUNCIL FILE 21-1472: NOVEMBER 2022 BALLOT MEASURE FOR INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING

Discussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC supporting placement of a City Charter Amendment to create more-independent Redistricting Commissions
8, Committee consideration of Possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas.
Issue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting.

Adjournment of Meeting

Meeting dates for the 2021-2022 year: Committee holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete committee and board meetings list. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
The next Regular Committee Meeting will be held on September 8, 2022, via teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time. Any needed Special Meetings before the date will be posted there also.
Due to COVID 19, virtual teleconferencing replaces ALL in-person Committee meetings. However, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and other auxiliary aids or services, may be provided upon request.
To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) before 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
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, the Committee provides non-exempt writings distributed to a majority of all of the Committee Members in advance of a meeting on the WHWCNC website: www.whcouncil.org or via the scheduled meeting video presentation. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: www.whcouncil.org and go to the Calendar page and click on the date. You can also receive Committee agendas via email by subscribing to LA City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted outside of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber window located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber offices are at the Promenade Mall outside the mall’s east entrance and south of Ruth Chris Restaurant. Access the offices from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.

RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org

WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg 9-1-2022
2022-09-01 19:30 - 22:30
Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Cmte Special Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 1, 2022 – 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89614691727
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
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VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and concerns over COVID19, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee 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 dial 1 669 900 6833 to access by phone or internet via browser or the “Zoom” App and enter Webinar ID # 896 1469 1727 and then press # to join the meeting. The Chair will give listeners instructions for providing public comments at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the Chair or Moderator, to address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on each item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.
AB 361 Updates: Submission of Public comment cannot be required in advance of the meeting, only real-time public comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the people cannot provide public comment or cannot be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.
Messaging and virtual backgrounds are in the control of the individual Committee member in their personal capacity. They do not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.

PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on an item. The Committee will accept comments from the public on agenda items only when the Committee considers the individual item.
PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – During the General Public Comment period, the

Committee listens to comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Committee’s jurisdiction. Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a public member may become the subject of a future Committee meeting.
Public Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. The presiding member may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Establish Quorum: Roll Call — Heath Kline, Kathleen Barth, John Sandy Campbell, August Steurer
3. Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda.
minutes each)
4. Approval of Available Committee Minutes: Roll Call Vote
Draft minutes posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting.
Committee Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee.

5. DWP Rates (Reconsideration of adopted motion)
Reconsideration and possible action to adopt a substitute motion adopted at the previous meeting on August 25th.
Reconsideration of:
The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following motion:
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] supports the use of the ratepayer categories used in the Water and Power Associates recommendation letter of June 20, 2022, for the purpose of projecting rate increases for a variety of consumption DWP residential and small business users from the LA100 power system program for each year into the future where rates are forecast. See examples set forth in the attached letter. [link]. The table should show the projected rate increases for both Zone 1 and Zone 2 (high consumption areas of the SFV) ratepayers. Furthermore, the WHWCNC asks that the LADWP widely disseminate these updated table showing projected rate increases in advance of any future rate increases through billing inserts, email and text alerts, social media and print and broadcast media campaigns in sufficient time for the public to provide input before any rate increases are put into effect.
The WHWCNC will inform the Board of Commissioners of the LADWP, DWP Management, the LADWP Rate Payer Advocate, the Mayor and City Council of this position.
Offered Substitution:
The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following motion:
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] supports the Water and Power Associates letter of June 20, 2022 [letter link], to the LA Department of Water & Power [LADWP] Board of Commissioners.
The WHWCNC strongly believes that all future rate increases projected under the LA100 Strategic Long-Term Resource Plan [presentation link], or come about because of, for example, but not limited to projected increases from increased use of water from the Metropolitan Water District [MWD] and their upstream providers and surcharges that these providers may be imposing on LADWP be communicated to its customers through the use of charts like those contained at the end of the Water and Power Associates letter [bottom of page 2]
LADWP should expand its projected rate increase charts for water and electricity to show the projected rate increases for both Zone 1 and Zone 2 (high temperature-consumption allotment areas of the San Fernando Valley & East LA) [map link], ratepayers. Additionally, LADWP charts should show customers under rate plans such as “Time of Use” or have dedicated meters-billing plans for EV charging or meters for outdoor water use. Charts should be available for any new rate plans offered.
The LADWP should maintain prominently on its website updates to the rate charts that show projected versus actual rate increases for the past five years. Projected versus actual billed rates should be explained. This information will allow customers to see trends and gauge for themselves the accuracy of LADWP rate projections and the reliance they should put on them.
Furthermore, the WHWCNC asks that the LADWP widely disseminate these updated tables showing projected rate increases in advance of future rate increases. LADWP should use billing inserts, NC outreach, email, and text alerts, social media, and print and broadcast media campaigns in sufficient time for the public to provide input before rate increases take effect. Most importantly, customers will be able to respond intelligently to the signals LADWP and the marketplace is sending them about their resource consumption, savings, and generation opportunities.
The WHWCNC will inform the LADWP Board of Commissioners, DWP Management, the LADWP Rate Payer Advocate, the Mayor, the LA City Council Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice and River Committee, LA City Council Member Bob Blumenfield, and staffs of this position.
6. Animal Services Volunteers Termination (Reconsideration of adopted motion)
Reconsideration and possible action to adopt a substitute motion adopted at the previous meeting on August 25th.
Reconsideration of:
The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following motion:
WHEREAS the Los Angeles Times, as well as other news outlets, have run stories very critical of the Animal Services Department and conditions for animals in the City Animal Shelters, for example:
‘It’s Inhumane’: Dogs At L.A. Animal Shelters Go Weeks Or Months Without Being Walked: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-14/la-city-animal-shelters-dogs-sit-in-kennels-weeks-months-without-walks
‘Horrified’: L.A. City Council Members Call For Action On Overcrowded Animal Shelters: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-16/l-a-city-council-members-called-for-action-city-shelters
LA Animal Services Officials Blame Staff Shortage, Pandemic Challenges For Issues At City Shelters: https://abc7.com/animal-shelters-la-city-council-concerns-emergency-meeting/12061158/
; and,
WHEREAS, Volunteers who spoke with the press and others about conditions at the City Animal Shelters have been suspended or terminated; and,
WHEREAS, This harms the animals who are deprived of the essential care given by these Volunteers, making the conditions exposed in these articles even worse; and,
WHEREAS, This may likely being a First Amendment violation subjecting the City to potential liability; and,
WHEREAS, The problems at the City Shelters have been brought up at the Board of Animal Services Commissioners (BASC) meetings for many months, to no avail, because, for the most part, the BASC and Department Management did little or nothing to fix the problems; and,
WHEREAS, Recently, the Commissioners have taken steps to severely limit public comment, and to prevent Neighborhood Council resolutions and Community Impact Statement from being heard at their meetings; and,
WHEREAS, Commissioners and Animal Services Department management have ignored complaints of Shelter Volunteers, who care deeply about the animals and needed to speak to the press, newspapers and television news, about what is going on at the Shelters; and,
WHEREAS, In a further attempt to cover-up conditions at the Shelters, the Animal Services Department management, with the apparent approval of the Commissioners, have suspended and terminated Volunteers, in an attempt to intimidate Volunteers into silence;
THEREFORE, The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council RESOLVE, that it strongly condemns the suspension or termination of Volunteers for speaking with the press about conditions in the City Animal Shelters or exercising their First Amendment rights and the actions be investigated and the volunteers reinstated.
Offered Substitution:
The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee [WHIP] recommends the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council to adopt the following CIS and submit it to the following three City Council files:
Council File 22-1111-S10 Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committee Meetings / Public Comment / Communication(s) from Public / 2022 (NO MOTION ATTACHED – only a general public comment file)
Council File 22-0943 Department of Animal Services / Animal Shelters / Budgetary Needs (AGAINST UNLESS AMENDED)
Council File 20-1177 Glue LLC / Marketing, Fundraising, Public Relations and Website Development and Management Services / Contract (AGAINST)
DRAFT CIS
Like most Angelenos, members of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council were appalled and disappointed by the reports in the Los Angeles Times [link to LAT] of mistreatment and neglect of animals in the care of the Department of Animal Services. It appears that the Department is understaffed and lacks skilled managerial leadership, and these shortcomings led to a profound breach of moral and fiduciary duty.
It is unfathomable how neither the Personnel Audits and Animal Welfare Committee (PAAW) nor the Mayor-appointed Board of Animal Services Commissioners gave any public indication of these problems. Instead, they left it to a newspaper exposé [link to LAT] and volunteers’ honest, heartbreaking words [link to ABC7] to make these conditions known to the broader public. News media news outlets have documented these conditions before, including occupied animal living quarters overrun by rats [link to Newsweek] and flooding shelters [link to CF 19-1584].
Necessary actions must be taken to quickly and efficiently process into the system the many people who have applied to be volunteers, including, as necessary, clerical staff being transferred to the Department to process backlogged applications. The City shelters’ substantial volunteer corps, without which the shelters could not operate, must be treated with the respect they deserve and given a formal seat at the table in current and future decision-making for the shelters and their procedures and operation. One option worth considering is the formation of a volunteers’ “Animal Services Advisory Committee,” with representatives elected by the volunteers from each of the City’s shelters.
Volunteers suspended or terminated for speaking to the media, after bringing their concerns first to Department of Animal Services management and the Board of Animal Services Commissioners only to be ignored, must be immediately reinstated. Terminating highly skilled volunteers who run shelter programs such as dog playgroups, train other volunteers, and walk the more challenging dogs further harms animals in the shelters. Retaliation against employee whistleblowers is illegal, and reprisals against volunteers are equally wrong and erode trust in our City’s governance structures. Should the City be able to terminate a volunteer for engaging in good faith criticism of the City? Good governance depends upon the willingness of constituents to speak out without fear of retaliation.
A complete and comprehensive audit should be undertaken by the City Controller of the Department of Animal Services, including its volunteer program, to analyze the Department’s needs, budget, staffing structure and numbers, and the effectiveness of its expenditures.
Additionally, the exorbitant $1.5 million contract with the marketing firm The Glue LLC should be immediately examined, and the nature, circumstances, and expenditure on this contract should be investigated by the Controller for fraud, waste, and abuse. The contract is currently delinquent, and its costs are much higher than industry standards. This should include a review of the change in the terms of use [link to Ordinance 185617] of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund instituted in 2018, which was approved by both the Animal Services Commission and the PAAW Committee. In FY 2021-2022, 63% of all expenditures from the donor-funded Animal Welfare Trust Fund went to the Glue marketing contract (for services that have yet to be delivered) rather than the care of animals. Animal care is why people donate to and the purpose of this trust.
Contrary to the motion [link to CF 22-0943] introduced by Councilmember Koretz, this is not simply a crisis of budgetary resources; it is a crisis of dubious priorities, inept management, and derelict and negligent oversight. For example, the City has never adequately funded or enforced its spay and neuter policies, which has directly contributed to the current overcrowding. Alongside these management issues, however, it is true that the City has chronically underfunded the Department of Animal Services and must henceforth budget appropriately for the needs of the animals. There is a clear need for the Department to have permanent independent, neutral oversight, such as from an ombudsman to whom issues of concern could be directed. This is especially the case given the Department’s substantial skilled volunteer workforce. Often, they are the first to recognize needed changes and need a communication channel free of retribution.
The shelter system’s animals, volunteers, employees, and taxpayers deserve the humane and ethical treatment that a better-run department would provide. The responsibility for delivering it falls to you and your appointees.
7. Privatization of Northeast Valley Animal Shelter built with Public Funds
Item continued from August 25, 2022.
Offered Motion:
WHEREAS, The Northeast Valley Animal Shelter is a City facility built with Proposition F funds to be a municipal animal shelter, open to the public. It was not meant to be a private facility to house rescue organizations. Nevertheless, the Board of Animal Services Commissioners has issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) to do just that, lease the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter to rescue organizations to operate; and,
WHEREAS, The Board of Animal Services Commissioners and Animal Services Department did not provide an opportunity for the affected Neighborhood Councils to provide input into this decision, the Department of Animal Services and City Council should receive input from the affected Neighborhood Councils before releasing the Request for Proposal for rescue organizations to operate the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter; and,
WHEREAS, The RFP was released without input from the affected Neighborhood Councils; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council introduced a resolution (Council File 22-0897, Koretz and Blumenfield) to amend the City Charter to require that the commission associated with any department contemplating the issuance of an RFP hold a public hearing or the department hold a public meeting, to provide members of the public an opportunity to offer relevant ideas for consideration by the department prior to the drafting of the RFP; and,
WHEREAS, the Animal Services Commission doesn’t appear to be doing anything to stop the RFP for the Northeast Valley Shelter;
Therefore, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council RESOLVE, that the Board believes the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter should be a full-service municipal animal shelter as contemplated by Proposition F and that no action should be taken on the RFP (Request for Proposal) until it is determined if this can be done.
8. Adjournment of Meeting
Meeting dates for the 2021-2022 year: Committee holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete committee and board meetings list. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
The next Regular Committee Meeting will be held on September 8, 2022, via teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time. Any needed Special Meetings before the date will be posted there also.
Due to COVID 19, virtual teleconferencing replaces ALL in-person Committee meetings. However, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 9781960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and other auxiliary aids or services, may be provided upon request.
To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) before 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
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, the Committee provides non-exempt writings distributed to a majority of all of the Committee Members in advance of a meeting on the WHWCNC website: www.whcouncil.org or via the scheduled meeting video presentation. 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 fletcher@whcouncil.org
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: whcouncil.org and go to the Calendar page and click on the date. You can also receive Committee agendas via email by subscribing to LA City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted outside of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber window located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber offices are at the Promenade Mall outside the mall’s east entrance and south of Ruth Chris Restaurant. Access the offices from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.

RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action

reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org

Education Committee Meeting Teleconference
2022-09-06 18:30 - 20:30
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Click for Agenda
August Minutes
NPG Grant Calabash
Calabash NPG Discovery Cube Presentation
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93062390507
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 930 6239 0507 and Press #
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 930 6239 0507 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.
AB 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.
*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.
*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.
Public 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.
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Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.
6. Presentation by Nathanial Shin, LA Unified Student Board Member. (10 Minutes & Q&A)
7. Presentation by Brent Smiley – Educator Sherman Oaks for Enriched Studies and Social Studies. Brent will cover about Charter Funds, owed that are current, owed that are past due, written off, in dispute, and collected for the preceding 12 months from individual San Fernando Valley Charter School.
8. Presentation by Juan Vega semi-retired musician and educator. The importance of music education in our schools.
9. Discussion and Possible action – The Education Committee asks the WHWCNC to pass a motion directing the preparation of a letter to LAUSD requesting an accounting of funds; billed, owed that are current, owed that are past due, written off, in dispute, and collected for the preceding 12 months from individual San Fernando Valley Charter School. The accounting should breakdown funds that are owed to the district and separately funds that are owed to SFV LAUSD schools.

A letter to LAUSD Superintendent
Mr. Alberto Carvalho,
Superintendent LAUSD
333 S. Beaudry Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Dear Mr. Carvalho:
All the members of Woodland Neighborhood Councils Education Committee are 100% in Agreement with VANC (Valley Alliance Neighborhood Councils) the motion that was passed during their regular meeting on 11 AUG 2022. We want an immediate accounting of the funds due to our schools.
We want our local schools to be refunded the money lost because of charter holds. With that in mind, WHWCNC is asking for an accounting, by valley schools, of what money is due back to that particular schools and when they can expect to receive the funds.
Our parents are upset that they lost classroom/ cafeteria space and now they want to be reimbursed for that unused space. They have need of those funds for their children and are anticipating a speedy reply.
Superintendent LAUSD
cc: Scott Schmerelson
cc: Nick Melvoin
cc: Kelly Gonez
LAUSD Board of Education
10. Update on the school certificate of Recognition. Let us decide a time to drop to hand out the certificates to the school. (Education Chair – Mihran Kalaydjian)
11. Discussion and Possible action Neighborhood Purpose Grant for the benefit of Calabash Charter for $4,653. This grant will be used to directly pay for the necessities of providing science education and opportunities for learning for a public elementary school in Woodland Hills through the purchasing of mobile field trips (presentations provided on campus) from Discovery Cube.
12. Discussion and possible action to Move that the education committee WHNC reach out to our schools in obtaining information as to how our committee can be of service to the schools.Recognizing the financial limitations of our Council, we can meet with the school leaders and establish communication/team effort for the upcoming school year. (Colleen Schwab)
13. New Business to be placed next month’s committee meeting agenda.
14. Adjournment of Meeting: P.M.
The next Committee Meeting will be held on October 4, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting 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.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.
*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like
a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org 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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
A 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.
*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
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg Canceled for 9-8-2022
2022-09-08 19:30
9-8-2022 Meeting has been canceled.
Next regular meeting will be on 9-22-2022.
Cancellation PDF

September Full Board Meeting Teleconference
2022-09-14 18:30 - 21:30
AGENDA
Click for Agenda
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
FULL BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 6:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96493712127 )
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 964 9371 2127 and Press #
Click for August 10 Board Minutes
Click for August MER
Click for LAUSD Letter

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 964 9371 2127 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.

AB 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.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.

*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.

General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the board.

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AGENDA

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield (3 minutes)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (3 minutes each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minutes each)

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.
___________________________________________________________________________________

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

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

Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting, August 10, 2022 (5 minutes)

See posted support document. Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports (5 minutes)

President – Joyce Fletcher
Vice President – Dena Weiss
Treasurer – Paul Lawler
Secretary – Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Mihran Kalaydjian

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No. (1) Treasurer, Paul Lawler
(22-085) August 2022 Monthly Expense Report – MER

Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to approve the MER for August 2022.

See posted support document Roll Call Vote

Item No. (2) Vice President – Dena Weiss
(22-086) EmpowerLA Civic University 1.0

Discussion and possible action: (5) minutes)
Per EmpowerLA, motion for the board to appoint six (6) Woodland Hills-Warner Center NC board members to attend Civic U 1.0 in October 2022. Appointed board members must be able to attend all three sessions in October. Please share this opportunity with those who have never had the chance to attend a Civic U. Please also select a group of people who represent a mix of ethnicities and gender identities.

Civic U 1.0 sessions will take place:

Thursday, October 06, 2022at 6:30pm: Power Structure at Los Angeles City Hall
Thursday, October 13, 2022at 6:30pm: The Guts of City Government: Equity in Resources and Services
Thursday, October 27, 2022at 6:30pm: Empowerment Toward Inclusion

Roll Call Vote

Item No. (3) Community Services and Public Safety Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-087) Funding for Neighborhood Cleanups

Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)
MOTION for the Board to approve the Community Services Public Safety Committee to arrange monthly community clean ups in Woodland Hills, while inviting various community groups to participate. The clean ups will be on a Saturday morning, on a date to be arranged, and will be promoted on our website. An amount up to $500 is also requested from Budget line-item General Outreach Funds, to pay for necessities such as trash bags, gloves and trash grabbers and safety equipment if the Committee is unable to obtain these items from Councilmember Bob Blumenfeld’s office. Roll Call Vote
Item No. (4) Education Committee – Mihran Kalaydjian, Chair
(22-088) Letter to LAUSD and Accountability of LAUSED Funds

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

The Education Committee asks the WHWCNC to pass a motion directing the preparation of a letter to LAUSD requesting an accounting of funds; billed, owed that are current, owed that are past due, written off, in dispute, and collected for the preceding 12 months from individual San Fernando Valley Charter Schools. The accounting should breakdown funds that are owed to the district and separately funds that are owed to San
Fernando Valley LAUSD schools
Roll Call Vote

Item No. (5) Woodland Hills Issues & Policy Committee [WHIP] – Heath Kline, Chair
(22-089) Council File 22-1111-S10 Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committee Meetings / Public Comment / Communication(s) from Public / 2022 (NO MOTION ATTACHED – only a general public comment file)
Council File 22-0943 Department of Animal Services / Animal Shelters / Budgetary Needs (AGAINST UNLESS AMENDED)
Council File 20-1177 Glue LLC / Marketing, Fundraising, Public Relations and Website Development and Management Services / Contract (AGAINST)

Discussion & Possible Action: (10minutes)
DRAFT CIS
Like most Angelenos, members of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council were appalled and disappointed by the reports in the Los Angeles Times [link to LAT] of mistreatment and neglect of animals in the care of the Department of Animal Services. It appears that the Department is understaffed and lacks skilled managerial leadership, and these shortcomings led to a profound breach of moral and fiduciary duty.
It is unfathomable how neither the Personnel Audits and Animal Welfare Committee (PAAW) nor the Mayor-appointed Board of Animal Services Commissioners gave any public indication of these problems. Instead, they left it to a newspaper exposé [link to LAT] and volunteers’ honest, heartbreaking words [link to ABC7] to make these conditions known to the broader public.
News media outlets have documented these conditions before, including occupied animal living quarters overrun by rats [link to Newsweek] and flooding shelters [link to CF 19-1584].
Necessary actions must be taken to quickly and efficiently process into the system the many people who have applied to be volunteers, including, as necessary, clerical staff being transferred to the Department to process backlogged applications. The City shelters’ substantial volunteer corps, without which the shelters could not operate, must be treated with the respect they deserve and given a formal seat at the table in current and future decision-making for the shelters and their procedures and operation. One option worth considering is the formation of a volunteers’ “Animal Services Advisory Committee,” with representatives elected by the volunteers from each of the City’s shelters.
Volunteers suspended or terminated for speaking to the media, after bringing their concerns first to Department of Animal Services management and the Board of Animal Services Commissioners only to be ignored, must be immediately reinstated. Terminating highly skilled volunteers who run shelter programs such as dog playgroups, train other volunteers, and walk the more challenging dogs further harms animals in the shelters. Retaliation against employee whistleblowers is illegal, and reprisals against volunteers are equally wrong and erode trust in our City’s governance structures. Should the City be able to terminate a volunteer for engaging in good faith criticism of the City? Good governance depends upon the willingness of constituents to speak out without fear of retaliation.
A complete and comprehensive audit should be undertaken by the City Controller of the Department of Animal Services, including its volunteer program, to analyze the Department’s needs, budget, staffing structure and numbers, and the effectiveness of its expenditures.
Additionally, the exorbitant $1.5 million contract with the marketing firm The Glue LLC should be immediately examined, and the nature, circumstances, and expenditure on this contract should be investigated by the Controller for fraud, waste, and abuse. The contract is currently delinquent, and its costs are much higher than industry standards. This should include a review
of the change in the terms of use [link to Ordinance 185617] of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund instituted in 2018, which was approved by both the Animal Services Commission and the PAAW Committee. In FY 2021-2022, 63% of all expenditures from the donor-funded Animal Welfare Trust Fund went to the Glue marketing contract (for services that have yet to be delivered) rather than the care of animals. Animal care is why people donate to and the purpose of this trust.
Contrary to the motion [link to CF 22-0943] introduced by Councilmember Koretz, this is not simply a crisis of budgetary resources; it is a crisis of dubious priorities, inept management, and derelict and negligent oversight. For example, the City has never adequately funded or enforced its spay and neuter policies, which has directly contributed to the current overcrowding. Alongside these management issues, however, it is true that the City has chronically underfunded the Department of Animal Services and must henceforth budget appropriately for the needs of the animals. There is a clear need for the Department to have permanent independent, neutral oversight, such as from an ombudsman to whom issues of concern could be directed. This is especially the case given the Department’s substantial skilled Volunteer workforce. Often, they are the first to recognize needed changes and need a communication channel free of retribution.
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council strongly condemns the suspension or termination of Volunteers for speaking with the press or with Animal Services Department Management or Oversight Board about conditions in the City Animal Shelters or exercising their First Amendment rights. These suspensions and terminations should be investigated, and all the Volunteers terminated for these reasons should be reinstated immediately.
The shelter system’s animals, volunteers, employees, and taxpayers deserve the humane and ethical treatment that a better-run department would provide. The responsibility for delivering it falls to you and your appointees.
The WHWCNC will so inform the Board of Animal Services, Department of Animal Services GM, the Mayor, Members of the Los Angeles City Council, staff of the City Council, Personnel Audits and Animal Welfare Committee (PAAW), LA City Council Member Bob Blumenfield’s staff.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (6) Woodland Hills Issues & Policy Committee [WHIP] – Heath Kline, Chair
(22-090) Community Impact Statement RE: LADWP Ratepayer Impacts of LA100 Proposal
& Necessary Public Outreach

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following motion:
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] supports the Water and Power Associates letter of June 20, 2022 [letter link], to the LA Department of Water & Power [LADWP] Board of Commissioners.
The WHWCNC strongly believes that all future rate increases projected under the LA100 Strategic Long-Term Resource Plan [presentation link], or come about because of, for example, but not limited to projected increases from increased use of water from the Metropolitan Water District [MWD] and their upstream providers and surcharges that these providers may be imposing on LADWP be communicated to its customers through the use of charts like those contained at the end of the Water and Power Associates letter [bottom of page 2]
LADWP should expand its projected rate increase charts for water and electricity to show the projected rate increases for both Zone 1 and Zone 2 (high temperature-consumption allotment areas of the San Fernando Valley & East LA) [map link], ratepayers. Additionally, LADWP charts should show customers under rate plans such as “Time of Use” or have dedicated meters-billing plans for EV charging or meters for outdoor water use. Charts should be available for any new rate plans offered.
The LADWP should maintain prominently on its website updates to the rate charts that show projected versus actual rate increases for the past five years. Projected versus actual billed rates should be explained. This information will allow customers to see trends and gauge for themselves the accuracy of LADWP rate projections and the reliance they should put on them.
Furthermore, the WHWCNC asks that the LADWP widely disseminate these updated tables showing projected rate increases in advance of future rate increases. LADWP should use billing inserts, NC outreach, email, and text alerts, social media, and print and broadcast media campaigns in sufficient time for the public to provide input before rate increases take effect. Most importantly, customers will be able to respond intelligently to the signals LADWP and the marketplace is sending them about their resource consumption, savings, and generation opportunities.
The WHWCNC will so inform the LADWP Board of Commissioners, DWP Management, the LADWP Rate Payer Advocate, the Mayor, the LA City Council Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice and River Committee, LA City Council Member Bob Blumenfield, and staffs of these bodies.
Roll Call Vote

Item No (7) Woodland Hills Issues & Policy Committee [WHIP] – Heath Kline, Chair
(22-091) Taxpayer Funded Northeast Valley Animal Shelter RFP To Operate As a Private Rescue Organization Facility

Discussion & Possible Action: (10 minutes)
WHEREAS, The Northeast Valley Animal Shelter is a City facility built with Proposition F funds to be a municipal animal shelter, open to the public. It was not meant to be a private facility to house rescue organizations. Nevertheless, the Board of Animal Services Commissioners has issued an Request for Proposal [RFP] to do just that, lease the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter to rescue organizations to operate; and,

WHEREAS, The Board of Animal Services Commissioners and Animal Services Department did not provide an opportunity for the affected Stakeholders and Neighborhood Councils [NCs] to provide input into this decision, the Department of Animal Services and City Council should receive input from the affected Stakeholders and NCs before releasing the RFP for rescue organizations to operate the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter; and,
WHEREAS, The Request for Proposal RFP was released without input from the affected Stakeholders and NCs; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council introduced a resolution (Council File 22-0897, Koretz and Blumenfield) to amend the City Charter to require that the commission associated with any department contemplating the issuance of an RFP hold a public hearing or the department hold a public meeting, to provide members of the public an opportunity to offer relevant ideas for consideration by the department prior to the drafting of the RFP; and,
WHEREAS, the Animal Services Commission doesn’t appear to be doing anything to stop the RFP for the Northeast Valley Shelter;
THEREFORE, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council RESOLVE, that the Board believes the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter should be a full-service municipal animal shelter as contemplated by Proposition F and that no action should be taken on the RFP until it is determined if this can be done.
The WHWCNC will so inform the Board of Animal Services, Department of Animal Services GM, the Mayor, Members of the Los Angeles City Council, staff of the City Council, Personnel Audits and Animal Welfare Committee (PAAW), LA City Council Member Bob Blumenfield’s staff.
Roll Call Vote

Area Reports – (10 minutes)

Area 1 – Aaron Quantz, Karen DiBiase, Mark Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 2 – Arturo Velasquez, Paul Lawler, Sean McCarthy, Kathleen Barth
Area 3 – John Sandy Campbell
Area 4 – Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss, Don Patterson, Rachel Tabak
Area 5 – Vacant
Area 6 – Leslie Simon, Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Joyce Fletcher, Houtan Hormozian
At-Large – Kathleen Barth
Youth Member – Talia Isaacs

Committee Reports – (10 minutes)

Budget Committee – Paul Lawler, Chair
Community Services and Public Safety Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Education Committee – Mihran Kalaydjian, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Public Health and Homelessness Committee – Aaron Quantz, Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson, Chair
Social Media & Community Outreach Committee – Chair, TBD
WHIP Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Ad-hoc Committee – Flight Path and Noise Advisory Committee – Martin Lipkin, Chair

Announcements:
The next Regular Board meeting will be held on October 12, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting 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. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

Adjournment of Meeting:

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like
a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at
(818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org 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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System
at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

Planning Land Use & Mobility (PLUM) Regular Meeting
2022-09-15 18:30 - 21:00
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022. There will be one significant item of discussion noted below. The full agenda can be viewed here: Full Agenda

ZA-2022-1090-ZV-ZAA 22450 W. Collins Street, Woodland Hills, 91367
Request to change from current 6 bed Residential Detox Program to 12 bed Residential Detox Program.

Community Services Public Safety Agenda
2022-09-19 18:30 - 19:30
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
AGENDA– COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY Committee Meeting
September 19 , 2022 at time 6:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 913 8232 9763
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 913 8232 9763 and Press #

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 dial +1 669 900 6833 and enter Zoom ID No. 913 8232 9763 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

AB 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.

*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.

*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.

AGENDA

Call to Order:

Roll Call: Geraldine Weiss (chair), Mark Schwartz, Arturo Valasquez, Houtan Hormozian, Rachel Tabak

Public Comment by the Public on Items NOT on the Agenda. (2 minutes each)

Approval of Committee Service Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2022.

_______________________________________________________________________________
Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

MOTION TO APPROVE LETTER TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR WAGES FOR POLICE PATROL MEN AND AMOUNT OF POLICE PATROL MEN FOR THE TOPANGA DIVISION

Dear Chief Moore:
The citizens of Woodland Hills Warner Center are deeply concerned over the dramatic spiraling of crime in our neighborhood. Currently the LAPD is down 280 officers and there is an increase of crime which ranks Woodland Hills at the top of the increased crime list.
These statistics merit the allocation of additional officers to the Topanga Division.
These statistics merit a pay increase in terms of hourly rate and / or overtime pay to police officers in the Topanga Division.
With such an increase in crime in a specific area, must come an increase in a police presence to protect our community.
The time for solutions is now. The time for action must be now, to prevent an increase of harm and crime to our citizens who count on the Topanga Division for protection.
Very truly yours,
Concerned Citizens of Woodland Hills through its Neighborhood Council.

Roll call vote

Possible Presentation by Sean Dinse and/ or Topanga Division on current crime statistics.

MOTION FOR THE BOARD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WHRC ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL AND VOTE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $50 FOR HALLOWEEN CANDY AND HAND OUTS

The Woodland Hills Recreation Center will be joined by Shadow Ranch Park in hosting its Annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1:00-5:00pm. They are expecting three to four hundred children and parents to participate in a fun and safe environment. They will provide game booths, costume contests, candy, prizes, music, crafts at no cost to the community along with food items at a low cost to the patrons. There will also be a Silent Auction with the support of donations from our community members. All donors will receive recognition during the Halloween Carnival which will help offset the incurred expenses for our event and go to help develop even more recreational activities for our patrons.

A booth will consist of an activity and prizes for the children. We are welcome to market the Neighborhood Council as well.

Roll call vote.

MOTION TO AUTHOR THE FOLLOWING LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING MOTORHOMES AND SAFETY ON THE STREETS.

To Councilmen Blumenfield’s and Lee’s Office:

The citizens of WHWCNC understand that solutions are needed for solving the motorhome issue in the City of Los Angeles but the current response is unrealistic. Our Senior Lead Officers and Councilman’s Office are fielding most of the complaints regarding these motorhomes. The problem isn’t just abandoned motorhomes, it’s the motorhome’s inhabitants engaged in hoarding, populating trash, narcotic use/sales, criminal activity and public health issues. Sadly, many of the people living in their motorhomes are drug addicts, mentally ill or choose to be there and any enforcement/police contact is just pushing these individuals down the road. We’re not solving the problem by addressing the abandoned motorhomes. Our officers are being inundated with community complaints about the occupied motorhomes with no real solutions.

There has to be something to hold persons occupying motorhomes, on city streets, accountable for their nuisance/criminal behaviors. One way to control this problem is by issuing free permits in order to assist with tracking the registered owner of the motorhome and/or person claiming ownership. When a person obtains the permit, there are a set of regulations they need to abide by or have their permit revoked if they violate the conditions of the permit three times. If they continue to violate the conditions of the permit once it’s been revoked, the motorhome will be eventually impounded. These are public safety and health issues that need to be articulated and currently, Parking Enforcement does not have the answers for addressing the safety/nuisance concerns. Police need to articulate the public safety and health concerns but need assistance.

The WHWCNC suggests the following conditions to be included in the permit rules to allow a person to safely occupy a motorhome on city streets:

-Keep the area clean in and around the motorhome.
-Do not block any portion of the sidewalks and/or store items on the public street.
-Move every 7 2 hours.
-Park in only commercial areas, not residential area.
-Do not dump grey/black water onto a public street.
-Do not urinate/defecate on private property or public street/sidewalk.
-Do not store or leave Propane tanks and/or gas on the sidewalk or street.
-Do not engage in use and/or sales of dangerous narcotics.
-Not Possess dangerous weapons
-Do not interfere with surrounding businesses, including trespassing. Do not block driveways and entrances to businesses -Do not park in public parks, libraries and/or in proximity to schools.
-Do not engage in any criminal activity.
-The motorhome should be currently registered and/or in the process of being registered.

The City of Simi Valley has the following Motorhome Permit Process established and it would be wise for the City of LA to adopt a version of it so we can say that the person was advised of the conditions of the permit and if they violate it, there are repercussions.
https://www.simivalley.org/departments/police-department/divisions/operations-division/traffic-bureau/oversize-vehicle-permit

Please consider this recommendation and help the citywide issue of motorhomes in our communities.

Roll call vote

END OF YEAR HOLIDAY IDEAS.

Discussion for possible action. Ideas: partner with the Chamber? We need to come up with ideas and budget in order to get something approved for our next full Board meeting. Bring ideas to the meeting please for possible motion.

FUTURE BUSINESS: Discussion about future agenda topics and new business for next meeting.

Adjournment of Meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on October 17, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: the third Monday of every month at 6:30pm, with the first if necessary for overspill of business. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like
a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554
or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org.

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.whcouncil.org 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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System
at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org 2026

Month
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March

Mar 2, 2026

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February

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 16, 2026 (Canceled)

Feb 2, 2026

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January

Jan 19, 2026

Jan 5, 2026

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2025

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December

Dec 1, 2025

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November

Nov 17, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

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Oct 20, 2025

Oct 6, 2025

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Sep 15, 2025

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August

Aug 17, 2025

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July

Jul 21, 2025

Jul 7, 2025

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June

Jun 2, 2025

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May

May 19, 2025

May 5, 2025

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April

Apr 21, 2025

Apr 7, 2025

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March

Mar 3, 2025

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February

Feb 1, 2025

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January

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

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2024

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December

Dec 2, 2024

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November

Nov 18, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

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October

Oct 21, 2024

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September

Sep 4, 2024

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August

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 5, 2024

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July

Jul 21, 2024

Jul 15, 2024

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June

Jun 3, 2024

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May

May 20, 2024

May 6, 2024

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April

Apr 15, 2024

Apr 1, 2024

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March

Mar 18, 2024

Mar 4, 2024

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February

Feb 19, 2024

Feb 5, 2024

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January

Jan 15, 2024

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2023

Month
Agendas
Minutes

December

Dec 18, 2023

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November

Nov 6, 2023

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October

Oct 16, 2023

Oct 2, 2023

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August

Aug 2, 2023

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April

Apr 7, 2023

Apr 6, 2023

Apr 4, 2023

Apr 3, 2023

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March

Mar 4, 2023

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February

Feb 6, 2023

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2022

Month
Agendas
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November

Nov 21, 2022

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October

Oct 17, 2022

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September

Sep 19, 2022

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August

Aug 15, 2022

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July

Jul 18, 2022

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June

Jun 20, 2022

Jun 6, 2022

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May

May 16, 2022

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April

Apr 18, 2022

Apr 4, 2022

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March

Mar 17, 2022

Mar 7, 2022

Mar 1, 2022

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February

Feb 21, 2022

Feb 7, 2022

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January

Jan 22, 2022

Jan 17, 2022

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2021

Month
Agendas
Minutes

December

Dec 20, 2021

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November

Nov 15, 2021

Nov 1, 2021

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October

Oct 18, 2021

Oct 4, 2021

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September

Sep 20, 2021

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August

Aug 16, 2021

Aug 13, 2021

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May

May 3, 2021

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April

Apr 5, 2021

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March

Mar 15, 2021

Mar 1, 2021

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February

Feb 22, 2021

Feb 1, 2021

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January

Jan 20, 2021

Jan 4, 2021

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2020

Month
Agendas
Minutes

December

Dec 7, 2020

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November

Nov 16, 2020

Nov 2, 2020

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October

Oct 8, 2020

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September

Sep 21, 2020

Sep 14, 2020

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August

Aug 17, 2020

Aug 3, 2020

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July

Jul 6, 2020

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June

Jun 15, 2020

Jun 1, 2020

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March

Mar 2, 2020

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February

Feb 3, 2020

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January

Jan 6, 2020

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2019

Month
Agendas
Minutes

December

Dec 2, 2019

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November

Nov 4, 2019

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October

Oct 7, 2019

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September

Sep 16, 2019

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August

Aug 5, 2019

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July

Jul 15, 2019

Jul 1, 2019

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April

Apr 15, 2019

Apr 1, 2019

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March

Mar 4, 2019

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February

Feb 18, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

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January

Jan 7, 2019

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2018

Month
Agendas
Minutes

November

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 5, 2018

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October

Oct 15, 2018

Oct 1, 2018

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September

Sep 17, 2018

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August

Aug 20, 2018

Aug 6, 2018

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July

Jul 16, 2018

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June

Jun 18, 2018

Jun 13, 2018

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May

May 21, 2018

May 7, 2018

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April

Apr 30, 2018

Apr 18, 2018

Apr 7, 2018

Apr 2, 2018

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March

Mar 19, 2018

Mar 5, 2018

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February

Feb 20, 2018

Feb 5, 2018

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January

Jan 29, 2018

Jan 16, 2018

Jan 2, 2018

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2017

Month
Agendas
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December

Dec 4, 2017

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November

Nov 20, 2017

Nov 7, 2017

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October

Oct 16, 2017

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September

Sep 4, 2017

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July

Jul 17, 2017

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June

Jun 19, 2017

Jun 5, 2017

Jun 3, 2017

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May

May 15, 2017

May 1, 2017

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April

Apr 17, 2017

Apr 4, 2017

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March

Mar 20, 2017

Mar 6, 2017

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2011

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October

Oct 17, 2011

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2001

Month
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January

Jan 22, 2001

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WHWCNC Governance Committee Meeting
2022-09-20 18:30 - 19:30
AGENDA – GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Click for Agenda
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:30pm VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86850992271) Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 868 5099 2271 and Press #
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 868 5099 2271 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.
AB 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.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.
*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.
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the board.

AGENDA

Call to Order
Roll Call: Members: Acting Chair – Dena Weiss, Paul Lawler, Karen DiBiase, Mihran Kalaydjian.

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minutes per speaker
Approval of Committee Minutes: August 12, 2022.

Items for discussion and possible action:
Stakeholder Public Comment will be taken on each agenda item: (2) minutes per speaker

Announcement that elections will go forward on the next full board meeting for the role of the current vacant officer position of Vice President. Applications for the Vice President position will be considered by full board members per Neighborhood Council Bylaws.
Review of qualifications for board member position Philip Swain for Area 2 Alternate Representative. Application form submitted.
Review of qualifications for board member position Ann Marie Donkin for Area 3 Residential Representative. Application form submitted.
Review of qualifications for board member position Gretchen Gesell to apply for Area 5 Residential Representative. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
Review of qualifications for board member Reina Cerros McCaughey to apply for the for At Large position. Application form submitted.
Review of qualifications for board member position At Large for August Steurer. Application form submitted. August Stern is also eligible for Alternative Representative in Area 6.
Review of qualifications for board member position Bobby Wasserman for At Large position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
New business to be placed on the next committee meeting agenda

Adjournment of meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on October 17, 2022, by teleconference. If additional applications are submitted in time for review before the next full Board Meeting, a Special Meeting will be heard in or to review qualification. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time of meeting dates for the 2022 year: the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

*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 by email at d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss at d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org 2026

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March

Mar 1, 2026 (Special Meeting)

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January

Jan 20, 2026

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2025

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November

Nov 18, 2025

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October

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 4, 2025

Oct 1, 2025

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August

Aug 28, 2025

Aug 2, 2025

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June

Jun 17, 2025

Jun 11, 2025

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May

May 20, 2025

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April

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

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March

Mar 31, 2025

Mar 18, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

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February

Feb 18, 2025

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January

Jan 21, 2025

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2024

Month
Agendas
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December

Dec 17, 2024

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November

Nov 19, 2024

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October

Oct 15, 2024

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September

Sep 17, 2024

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August

Aug 20, 2024

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July

Jul 16, 2024

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June

Jun 18, 2024

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May

May 21, 2024

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April

Apr 16, 2024

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March

Mar 19, 2024

Mar 10, 2024

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February

Feb 20, 2024

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January

Jan 16, 2024

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2023

Month
Agendas
Minutes

December

Dec 19, 2023

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November

Nov 21, 2023

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October

Oct 17, 2023

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September

Sep 19, 2023

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August

Aug 15, 2023

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July

Jul 18, 2023

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April

Apr 18, 2023

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March

Mar 21, 2023

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February

Feb 21, 2023

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January

Jan 17, 2023

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2022

Month
Agendas
Minutes

November

Nov 15, 2022

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October

Oct 18, 2022

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September

Sep 20, 2022

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August

Aug 16, 2022

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June

Jun 21, 2022

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April

Apr 19, 2022

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March

Mar 16, 2022

Mar 15, 2022

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February

Feb 21, 2022

Feb 15, 2022

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January

Jan 18, 2022

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2021

Month
Agendas
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December

Dec 14, 2021

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November

Nov 17, 2021

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September

Sep 29, 2021

Sep 14, 2021

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August

Aug 17, 2021

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May

May 6, 2021

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February

Feb 16, 2021

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January

Jan 19, 2021

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2020

Month
Agendas
Minutes

December

Dec 29, 2020

Dec 22, 2020

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November

Nov 17, 2020

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October

Oct 20, 2020

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September

Sep 22, 2020

Sep 15, 2020

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July

Jul 21, 2020

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February

Feb 18, 2020

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January

Jan 21, 2020

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2019

Month
Agendas
Minutes

December

Dec 17, 2019

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November

Nov 19, 2019

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October

Oct 15, 2019

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June

Jun 27, 2019

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May

May 28, 2019

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April

Apr 23, 2019

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March

Mar 19, 2019

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2018

Month
Agendas
Minutes

December

Dec 18, 2018

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WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg Cancelled for 9/22/2022
2022-09-22 19:30
Cancellation Agenda PDF
Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee Meeting Cancelled
Thursday, September 22, 2022 – 7:30 pm
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89077871030
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 and Press “#”

CANCELLED Public Health and Homelessness Committee Meeting Teleconference September 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT
2022-09-27 18:30 - 20:30
Cancellation Agenda
Public Health and Homelessness
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Agenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting
27 September, 2022 at time 6:30p.m.
IN OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH
THE MEETING IS CANCELED

Education Committee Meeting Teleconference
2022-10-04 18:30 - 20:00
This Meeting Has Been Cancelled to the oberservaence of Yom Kipur

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee Meeting
2022-10-06 18:30 - 22:00
The Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee will be meeting on October 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The primary item for discussion is below the full agenda can be access be clicking here: Agenda.

Presentation on updated plan for the redevelopment of the Boething Treeland Nursery property.
The committee will hear a presentation and provide initial feedback on an updated plan for the redevelopment of the Boething Treeland Nursery Property located at 23475 Long Valley Rd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The proposed redevelopment encompasses the entire property on both sides of Valley Circle Blvd. at Ventura Blvd. No action will be taken as a result of this presentation.

To access the Zoom, click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/85687171590

Full WHWCNC Board Monthly Meeting
2022-10-12 18:30 - 22:00
Link to agenda
AGENDA
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
FULL BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 6:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96493712127 )
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 964 9371 2127 and Press #

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 964 9371 2127 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.

AB 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.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.

*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.
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by
the presiding officer of the board.

___________________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield (3 minutes)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (3 minutes each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minutes each)

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

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

Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – September 14, 2022 (5 minutes)

See posted support document. Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports (5 minutes)

President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Vacant
Treasurer – Paul Lawler
Parliamentarian – Mihran Kalaydjian

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No (1) President, Dena Weiss
(22-092) Stakeholder Request for Area 2 Alternate Board Seat

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Philip Swain to the Area 2 Alternate board seat.
Roll Call Vote

Item No (2) President, Dena Weiss
(22-093) Stakeholder Request for Area 3 Residential Board Seat

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Annmarie Donkin to the Area 3 Residential board seat.
Roll Call Vote

Item No (3) President, Dena Weiss
(22-094) Request for Area 5 Residential Board Seat

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Gretchen Gesell to the Area 5 Residential board seat.
Roll Call Vote

Item No (4) Community Services Committee, Chair Dena Weiss
(22-095) Participation in Annual Halloween Carnival

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for WHWCNC to have a booth at the Woodland Hills Recreation Center / Shadow Ranch Park Annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1:00-5:00pm. Motion for the Board to approve $50 expenditure for candy for the children.

Three to four hundred children and parents are expected to participate in a fun and safe environment. There will be game booths, costume contests, candy, prizes, music, crafts at no cost to the community. There will offer food items at a low cost to the patrons. There will also be a Silent Auction with the support of donations from community members. All donors will receive recognition during the Halloween Carnival which will help offset the incurred expenses for their event and go to help develop even more recreational activities for our patrons. Table and chairs will be provided.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. (5) President, Dena Weiss
(22-096) Yellow Bike Memorial

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to approve a letter of support to the Department of Public Works for a Yellow Bike
memorial in Woodland Hills. See background described at http://yellowbikeproject.com

Proposed letter of support would read:

The Department of Public Works Office of Community Beautification
Attn: Gerry Valido
200 N. Spring St., Room 361
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Re: Support for Adopt-a-Median Application re Yellow Bike Project
Dear Mr. Valido:
This letter is to express the support of the WHWCNC for the Adopt-A-Median project proposed at 5520 De Soto Avenue in Woodland Hills.
On April 1, 2018, 15-year-old Sebastian Montero, a resident of Tarzana was killed when he was hit by a motorist while riding his bicycle at De Soto Avenue and Burbank Boulevard. The community and the Montero family would like to memorialize this tragic loss by erecting a marker at the site of the accident. This memorial consists of a 16′ pole topped with a sculpture of a bicycle and a placard with Sebastian’s name, the date of the collision, the reminder “Streets Are For Everyone” (S.A.F.E) and the hashtag #SafetyMatters.
The design of the sculpture has been approved by LADOT as visually safe for passing motorists and the structure of the sculpture has been engineered to safety standards. The installation will be performed by the artist, Scott Froschauer, and maintenance of the sculpture will be overseen by S.A.F.E., a bicycle safety advocacy nonprofit in conjunction with the artist. The location where the memorial is proposed is within the jurisdiction of Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council and we support this project.
See attached photo Roll Call Vote

Item No. (6) President, Dena Weiss
(22-097) Funding for WHWCNC Website – Webmaster Management
Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)
MOTION for the Board to approve $1,000.00 in funding from the board approved WHWCNC 2022-2023 Budget (Line Item, Webmaster) for webmaster Wendy Moore (Moore Business Solutions) to be available to make any necessary improvements or repairs to the WHWCNC website and assistance with technology as needed. Wendy Moore has been providing maintenance and updates to the website for the past (4) years.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. (7) President, Dena Weiss
(22-098) ) Financial Officers Letter of Acknowledgement and Agreement
Discussion and possible action: 5 minutes)
Per requirement by EmpowerLA, a motion for the board to approve the “Financial Officers Letter of Acknowledgement and Agreement” which makes President Geraldine / Dena Weiss the second signer on funding documents and second bank card holder of the WHWCNC.
See posted support document Roll Call Vote

Area Reports – (10 minutes)

Area 1 – Aaron Quantz, Karen DiBiase, Mark Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 2 – Arturo Velasquez, Paul Lawler, Sean McCarthy
Area 3 – John Sandy Campbell
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – None
Area 6 – Leslie Simon, Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Houtan Hormozian
At-Large –None
Youth Member – Talia Isaacs

Committee Reports – (10 minutes)

Budget Committee – Paul Lawler – Chairs
Community Services Committee / Safety – Dena Weiss, Chair
Education Committee –Mihran Kalaydjian – Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Public Health and Homelessness Committee –Aaron Quantz, Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson, Chair
WHIP Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Ad-hoc Committee – Flight Path and Noise Advisory Committee – Martin Lipkin, Chair

Announcements:
The next Regular Board meeting will be held on November 9, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting 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. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

Adjournment of Meeting:

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like
a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org.

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System
at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss al d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org 2026

Month
Agendas
Minutes

March

Mar 11, 2026

Mar 11, 2026 (Supplemental)

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February

Feb 17, 2026 (Supplemental)

Feb 17, 2026 (Canceled)

Feb 11, 2026

Feb 11, 2026 (Supplemental)

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January

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 14, 2026

Jan 8, 2026

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2025

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Agendas
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December

Dec 10, 2025

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November

Nov 12, 2025

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October

Oct 8, 2025

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Sep 10, 2025

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August

Aug 13, 2025

Aug 1, 2025

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Jul 7, 2025

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June

Jun 11, 2025

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May 14, 2025

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April

Apr 2, 2025

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March

Mar 12, 2025

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February

Feb 12, 2025

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January

Jan 8, 2025

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2024

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December

Dec 11, 2024

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November

Nov 13, 2024

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October

Oct 9, 2024

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September

Sep 10, 2024

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August

Aug 14, 2024

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July

Jul 10, 2024

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May

May 22, 2024

May 8, 2024

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April

Apr 10, 2024

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March

Mar 13, 2024

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February

Feb 15, 2024

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January

Jan 10, 2024

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2023

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Agendas
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December

Dec 13, 2023

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November

Nov 8, 2023

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October

Oct 11, 2023

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September

Sep 13, 2023

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August

Aug 9, 2023

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July

Jul 12, 2023

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June

Jun 21, 2023

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May

May 30, 2023

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April

Apr 19, 2023

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March

Mar 8, 2023

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February

Feb 8, 2023

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January

Jan 12, 2023

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2022

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December

Dec 12, 2022

Dec 10, 2022

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November

Nov 9, 2022

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October

Oct 12, 2022

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September

Sep 14, 2022

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August

Aug 10, 2022

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July

Jul 13, 2022

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June

Jun 8, 2022

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May

May 11, 2022

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April

Apr 13, 2022

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March

Mar 9, 2022

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February

Feb 9, 2022

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January

Jan 12, 2022

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November

Nov 11, 2021

Nov 10, 2021

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October

Oct 13, 2021

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September

Sep 8, 2021

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July

Jul 14, 2021

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June

Jun 9, 2021

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May

May 12, 2021

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April

Apr 14, 2021

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March

Mar 10, 2021

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February

Feb 10, 2021

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January

Jan 13, 2021

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2020

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Agendas
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December

Dec 9, 2020

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November

Nov 10, 2020

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October

Oct 14, 2020

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September

Sep 9, 2020

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August

Aug 12, 2020

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July

Jul 8, 2020

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June

Jun 10, 2020

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May

May 13, 2020

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March

Mar 11, 2020

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February

Feb 13, 2020

Feb 10, 2020

Feb 1, 2020

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January

Jan 8, 2020

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2019

Month
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December

Dec 11, 2019

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November

Nov 13, 2019

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October

Oct 16, 2019

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September

Sep 11, 2019

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August

Aug 14, 2019

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July

Jul 24, 2019

Jul 10, 2019

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June

Jun 12, 2019

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May

May 8, 2019

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April

Apr 10, 2019

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March

Mar 13, 2019

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February

Feb 15, 2019

Feb 13, 2019

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January

Jan 9, 2019

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December

Dec 12, 2018

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November

Nov 14, 2018

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October

Oct 10, 2018

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September

Sep 12, 2018

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August

Aug 9, 2018

Aug 8, 2018

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July

Jul 11, 2018

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June

Jun 13, 2018

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May

May 23, 2018

May 9, 2018

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April

Apr 11, 2018

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March

Mar 14, 2018

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February

Feb 20, 2018

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January

Jan 17, 2018

Jan 10, 2018

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Dec 13, 2017

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Nov 8, 2017

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Oct 11, 2017

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Sep 13, 2017

Sep 12, 2017

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Aug 9, 2017

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July

Jul 12, 2017

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June

Jun 14, 2017

Jun 3, 2017

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May 11, 2017

May 10, 2017

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April

Apr 19, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 10, 2017

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Mar 8, 2017

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October

Oct 19, 2016

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September

Sep 16, 2016

Sep 14, 2016

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Aug 10, 2016

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July

Jul 13, 2016

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June

Jun 8, 2016

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May

May 16, 2016

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April

Apr 13, 2016

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March

Mar 9, 2016

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February

Feb 10, 2016

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January

Jan 13, 2016

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WHWCNC COMMUNITY SERVICES PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-10-17 18:30 - 19:30
Link to Agenda
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
AGENDA– COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY Committee Meeting
October 17, 2022 at time 6:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 913 8232 9763
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 913 8232 9763 and Press #

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 dial +1 669 900 6833 and enter Zoom ID No. 913 8232 9763 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

AB 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.

*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.

*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.

AGENDA

Call to Order:
Roll Call: Geraldine Weiss (chair), Mark Schwartz, Arturo Valasquez, Houtan Hormozian, Rachel Tabak

Public Comment by the Public on Items NOT on the Agenda. (2 minutes each)

Approval of Committee Service Meeting Minutes of August 15, September 19, 2022.

_______________________________________________________________________________
Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

RENEWED: MOTION TO APPROVE LETTER TO REQUEST AN INCREASE IN RESOURCES AND ALLOCATION OF POLICE TO THE TOPANGA DIVISION

To Chief Michael Moore and Valley Bureau Chief Alan Hamilton:

The Topanga Division needs a deployment of additional officers and resources.

The citizens of Woodland Hills Warner Center are deeply concerned over the dramatic spiral of violent crime and murders of innocent stakeholders in our neighborhood. Our area ranks first in crime increase, in the Los Angeles area in most categories. Woodland Hills is a peaceful area of the San Fernando Valley where families come and settle and to safely work and raise their children. It is concerning that there has been 10 homicides so far this year in our area. This is twice as many as in 2020 (100% increase) and 4 more than in 2021 (67% increase). Overall total violent crimes are up 16% since 2020 and 26% since 2021. Property crimes also have risen.

For such a dramatic increase in overall crime, there must be a dramatic reaction and solution.

Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Counsel requests request that the City and its officials responsible maximize allocation of officers and resources to the Topanga division. Additional officer deployment and allocation is crucial in an area of Los Angeles where crime is skyrocketing and the residents are fearful. The consequence of inaction will be preventable loss of life and property.

Very truly yours,
Concerned Citizens of Woodland Hills Warner Center through its Neighborhood Council.

See attachment of Topanga Area Crime Profile from 9-11-22 through 10-8-22.

Roll call vote

Possible Presentation by someone from the Topanga Division on current crime statistics.

END OF YEAR HOLIDAY IDEAS.

Discussion for possible action. Ideas: partner with the Chamber? We need to come up with ideas and budget in order to get something approved for our next full November Board meeting otherwise it will be too late. Bring ideas for motions to this meeting please for holiday action.

Possible motion on whatever is suggested.

FUTURE BUSINESS: Discussion about future agenda topics and new business for next meeting.

Adjournment of Meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on November 21, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for 2022 -2023 year: the third Monday of every month at 6:30pm, with the first if necessary for overspill of business. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.
*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 d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss at (818) 269-1302 or email d.weiss@whcouncil.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System
at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
A 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.
*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
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, al d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

WHWCNC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-10-18 18:30 - 19:30
Link to agenda
AGENDA – GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:30pm VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86850992271) Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 868 5099 2271 and Press #
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 868 5099 2271 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.
AB 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.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.
*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.
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the board.

AGENDA

Call to Order
Roll Call: Members: Acting Chair – Dena Weiss, Paul Lawler, Karen DiBiase, Mihran Kalaydjian.

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minutes per speaker
Approval of Committee Minutes: September 19, 2022.

Items for discussion and possible action:
Stakeholder Public Comment will be taken on each agenda item: (2) minutes per speaker

Review of qualifications for board member Reina Cerros McCaughey to apply for the At Large position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
Review of qualifications for August O. Steurer to apply for the At Large position. Application form and supporting documents submitted. August Steurer is also eligible for the Alternative Representative in Area 6.
Review of qualifications for Bobbie Wasserman to apply for the At Large position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
Review of qualifications for Mark Ball to apply for the Area 3 Residential position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
Review of qualifications for Lynn Martines to apply for the Area 3 Residential position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
Review of qualifications for Christopher Waddy to apply for the Area 5 Residential position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
Review of qualifications for Christopher P. Curl to apply for the Area 7 Residential position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
Review of qualifications for Christine K. Robinson to apply for the Area 7 Residential position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
Review of qualifications for Aaron Williams to apply for the Area 7 Residential position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.
New business to be placed on the next committee meeting agenda

Adjournment of meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on November 22, 2022, by teleconference. If additional applications are submitted in time for review before the next full Board Meeting, a Special Meeting will be heard in or to review qualification. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time of meeting dates for the 2022 year: the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

*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 by email at d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss at d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:

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.
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

· A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, al d,weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978- 1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

Regular Meeting of the Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee
2022-10-20 18:30 - 21:00
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Major items are listed below. The full agenda can be found here: October 20, 2022 PLUM Agenda

Presentation on updated plan for the redevelopment of 20401 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Self Storage Facility)
The committee will hear a presentation and provide initial feedback on an updated plan for the redevelopment of 20401 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364. The proposed redevelopment is a self-storage facility. No action will be taken as a result of this presentation.

10/25/2022 Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting
2022-10-25 18:30 - 21:00
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Agenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting
25 October, 2022 at 6:30p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting

Then Enter This Webinar ID: 938 9924 1002 and Press # 9

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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.
AB 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.
*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.
*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.
Public 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

Call to Order

Roll Call: Chair Aaron M Quantz, Mark Schwartz, Reina Cerros McCaughey, Mihran Kalaydijian,

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker

Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker

Approval of Committee Minutes from August 23rd Committee Meeting

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

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

Discussion 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.

The WHWCNC board is in support of the council motion directing the Department of
Recreation and Parks to report on a strategy and timeline for a pilot program to evaluate the use of
zero-emission maintenance equipment at parks and golf courses.
The WHWCNC recommends that American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), be the organization that helps the
City of Los Angeles with their zero-emissions maintenance equipment pilot project, in order to avoid common
problems that may arise in transitioning untrained staff.
AGZA 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.
Roll Call Vote

Discussion 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).

To 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:
1) 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.
2) 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.
Therefore, 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.
Roll Call Vote
8. 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.
Roll Call Vote

Discussion 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
https://www.dailynews.com/2020/01/09/neighbors-demand-full-cleanup-of-former-rocketdyne-site-in-warner-center/
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/rwqcb4/water_issues/programs/remediation/chromium/chromium_s1.html
https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/la-times-today/2021/06/12/santa-susana-nuclear-meltdown-1959-impact
Benzine from Natural gas: https://sdvoice.info/gas-stoves-cancer-california-benzene/

Roll Call Vote
10. 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
Items to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting
Adjournment of Meeting:
The 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.
Meeting 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.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.
*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non- exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:

www.whcouncil.org 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.
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.
*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
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

Special Full Board Meeting to Appoint Board Members
2022-10-26 19:00 - 21:00
Link to Agenda Oct 26, 2022

AGENDA
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
FULL BOARD MEETING- SPECIALLY SET FOR APPOINTMENTS ONLY
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84437055704) Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting and then Enter This Webinar ID: 844 3705 5704 and Press #
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 844 3705 5704 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.
AB 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.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.
*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.
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the board.

AGENDA

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield (3 minutes)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (3 minutes each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minutes each)

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.

Items for Discussion and Voting- Election of Board Members. This item has been specially set due to timing issues. At the last full Board meeting, none of the agenda items were discussed nor voted on due to loss of quorum. At the next full Board meeting there will be many more items to discuss and be voted on. Due to the amount of applications for Board positions, this will result in a meeting that may continue past midnight which will be an undue burden on the public and Board and impede ability to timely discuss and vote on Stakeholder concerns. This Special meeting will allow discussion and voting on previously vetted and approved Board member applicants, while preserving time at the November 9, 2022 Board meeting for Stakeholder concerns and additional discussion and voting agenda items.

Item No (1) Governance Committee, Chair Dena Weiss
(22-092) Stakeholder Request for Area 2 Alternate Board Seat

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Philip Swain to the Area 2 Alternate board seat.
Roll Call Vote

Item No (2) Governance Committee, Chair Dena Weiss
(22-093) Stakeholders Request for Area 3 Residential Board Seat and Alternate Seat

Discussion and possible action: (20 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Annmarie Donkin or Mark Ball or Lynn Martines to the Area 3 Residential board seat. The first runner up will be appointed to the Alternate seat.

Roll Call Vote

Item No (3) Governance Committee, Chair Dena Weiss
(22-094) Stakeholder Request for Area 5 Residential Board Seat and Alternate Seat

Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Gretchen Gesell or Christopher Waddy to the Area 5 Residential board seat. The first runner up will be appointed to the Alternate seat.

Item No (4) Governance Committee, Chair Dena Weiss
(22-095) Stakeholder Request for Area 7 Residential Board Seat and Alternate Seat

Discussion and possible action: (20 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Christopher P. Curl or Christine K. Robinson or Aaron Williams to the Area 7 Residential board seat. The first runner up will be appointed to the Alternate seat.
Roll Call Vote

Item No (5) Governance Committee, Chair Dena Weiss
(22-096) Stakeholder Request for At Large Board Seat and Alternate Seat

Discussion and possible action: (20 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Reina Cerros McCaughey or August O. Steurer or Bobbie Wasserman to the At Large board seat. The first runner up will be appointed to the Alternate seat.
Roll Call Vote

Announcements:
The next Regular Board meeting will be held on November 9, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting 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. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

Adjournment of Meeting:

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org.

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss al d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.

WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg for 10-27-2022
2022-10-27 19:15
Agenda pdf
Meeting Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89077871030
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 890 7787 1030 and Press “#”
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In conformity with the September 16, 2021, Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee 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 dial 1 669 900 6833 to access by phone or internet via browser or the “Zoom” App, enter Webinar ID # 890 7787 1030, and then press # to join the meeting. The Chair will give listeners instructions for providing public comments at the start of the meeting. To telephonically call in to comment, the public must dial *9 (raising your hand)when prompted by the Chair or Moderator to address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on each item. Zoom users should use the app’s “raise hand” feature.
AB 361 Updates: Submission of Public comment cannot be required in advance of the meeting. Only real-time public comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the people cannot provide public comment or cannot be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.
Messaging and virtual backgrounds are in the control of the individual Committee member in their personal capacity. They do not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.

PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on an item. The Committee will accept comments from the public on agenda items only when the Committee considers the individual item.
PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – During the General Public Comment period, the Committee listens to comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Committee’s jurisdiction. Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a public member may become the subject of a future Committee meeting.

Public Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. The presiding member may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA

Call to Order
Establish Quorum: Roll Call — Heath Kline, John Sandy Campbell, August Steurer
Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda.

(2 minutes each)

Approval of Available Committee Minutes: Roll Call Vote

Draft minutes posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting.
Committee Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee.
Draft motions posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting.

CF 22-1146 Motion to instruct DONE to update CIS Portal to function correctly.

Consideration and possible action regarding filing CIS on the Council Motion in CF 22-1146 excerpted here:
In the City Council motion, the City Council instructs the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to report back in 45 days on the status of the Community Impact Statement Portal, including the issues that led to numerous Community Impact Statements not being transmitted, the length of time the errors were present in the system, the list of the City Commissions that were impacted by not having the correct email configurations on the portal, the number of Community Impact Statements that were not transmitted as intended by the Neighborhood Councils, and the steps that have been taken to remedy the issue and prevent this from happening again in the future.
Also in the motion, the City Council instructs the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, with the assistance of the Information Technology Agency, to report back in 45 days on the necessary technological upgrades needed to the Community Impact Statement Portal to ensure that the submission of Community Impact Statements is as seamless and streamlined as possible and that technical issues of this sort will not arise in the future.

CF 22-1232 Ballot Measure for Charter Reform regarding the Ethics Commission.

Discussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC Board’s position whether to file a CIS regarding the recommendations of the Ethics Commissions Ad Hoc Charter Reform SubCommittee

Council File 22-1189, 22-1195, 22-1199 : Censure of City Council Members Martinez, De Leon, and Cedillo; Removal of Chairmanships for Council Member De Leon.

Discussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC filing a CIS regarding Censure of City Council Members and removal as chairs of committees.

COUNCIL FILES 21-1472, 22-1196, 22-1197 : Efforts to put up Ballot Measure in 2023 and 2024 for Charter Reform regagarding a new Independent Council Redistricting process and establishing the number of City Council Seat based on Population.

Discussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC supporting placement of a City Charter Amendment to create more-independent Redistricting Commissions to increase the number of council members based on population.

Committee consideration of Possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas.

Issue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting.

Adjournment of Meeting

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A copy of this agenda is also physically posted outside of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber window located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber offices are at the Promenade Mall outside the mall’s east entrance and south of Ruth Chris Restaurant. Access the offices from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.

RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee
2022-11-03 18:30 - 22:30
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 6:30pm. Significant items on the agenda are listed below. The full agenda is here: Nov 3, 2022 PLUM Agenda

ZA-2022-4017 (CUW) 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Proposed new rooftop wireless facility with 6 antennas and 12 RRUS.
ADM- 2022-4764 6366-6410 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Request for administrative clearance to change and remodel an existing office building into a hotel and restaurant within the existing footprint with a slight increase in height.
ENV-2022-6081-EAF 22736 W. Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Demolition of existing self-service car wash and construction of a new drive-thru self-service car wash.

WHWCNC FULL BOARD MEETING
2022-11-09 18:30 - 22:30
Link to Agenda
AGENDA
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
FULL BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 6:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96493712127 )
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 964 9371 2127 and Press #
Click for September 14th Minutes
Yellow Bike Project
Board Members Eligible for VP Position
NC Funding Program Letter
PLUM 6400 Canoga Hotel Case Report
Topanga Area Profile
PLUM Case Report Dish Location

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 964 9371 2127 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.

AB 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.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.

*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.
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by
the presiding officer of the board.

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AGENDA

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield (2 minutes)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (2 minutes each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minutes each)

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.
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Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

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

A.Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – September 14, 2022 (5 minutes)
Board Meeting – October 12, 2022 (adjourned before Organization, Operations, Policies and Procedures occurred due to lack of quorum)

See posted support document Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports (5 minutes)

President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Vacant
Treasurer – Paul Lawler
Parliamentarian – Mihran Kalaydjian

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No. (1) Paul Lawyer, Treasurer, and Dena Weiss, President,
(22-092) ) Financial Officers Letter of Acknowledgement and Agreement
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)
Per requirement by EmpowerLA, a motion for the board to approve the “Financial Officers Letter of Acknowledgement and Agreement” which makes President Geraldine / Dena Weiss the second signer on funding documents and second bank card holder of the WHWCNC.
See posted support document Roll Call Vote

Item No (2) Governance Committee, Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-093) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 2 Alternate Board Seat

Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Philip Swain to the Area 2 Alternate board seat.

Roll Call Vote

Item No (3) Governance Committee, Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-094) Stakeholders Appointment to Area 3 Residential Board Seat and Alternate Seat

Discussion and possible action: (20 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Annmarie Donkin or Mark Ball or Lynn Martines to the Area 3 Residential board seat. The first runner up will be appointed to the Alternate seat.

Roll Call Vote

Item No (4) Governance Committee, Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-095) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 5 Residential Board Seat and Alternate Seat

Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Gretchen Gesell or Christopher Waddy to the Area 5 Residential board seat. The first runner up will be appointed to the Alternate seat.

Roll Call Vote

Item No (5) Governance Committee, Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-096) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 7 Residential Board Seat and Alternate Seat

Discussion and possible action: (20 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Christopher P. Curl or Christine K. Robinson or Aaron Williams to the Area 7 Residential board seat. The first runner up will be appointed to the Alternate seat.

Roll Call Vote

Item No (6) Governance Committee, Chair Dena Weiss
(22-097) Board Member or Stakeholder Appointment to At Large Board Seat and Alternate Seat

Discussion and possible action: (20 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Reina Cerros McCaughey or August O. Steurer or Bobbie Wasserman to the At Large board seat. The first runner up will be appointed to the Alternate seat

Roll Call Vote
Item No. (7) Governance Committee, Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-098) Election Of Vice President

Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)

Nominations will be accepted for the position of Vice President.

The new Vice President will serve until the 2023 WHWCNC Election has been certified by the City
Clerk and then a WHWCNC Officers Election will be held at the next regular Board Meeting. The 2023 WHWCNC election will be held on June 18. 2023.

Description Per the Bylaws:
Section 2: Duties and Powers
Vice-President. The Vice-President shall act as a presiding officer in the absence of the President. In case of vacancy in the office of President, or in the case of the President’s unavailability due to sickness, disability, death or resignation, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President and when so acting shall have all the powers and perform such other duties the Bylaws and Standing Rules and EmpowerLA may prescribe. The Vice-President shall be responsible for the oversight and compliance of the Standing Committees of the WHWCNC.

Election of Vice President:

The Officers must be elected members of the Board … or

an appointed member of the board can be elected as an Officer, should no elected member agree to be
nominated for a specific Officer position or no elected member is elected by a majority vote of the board for a specific Officer position.

The Youth Member and Alternate Representatives cannot serve as an Officer of the Board.

The Youth Member can vote in the election.

Alternate Representatives cannot vote in the election unless one of their area reps is absent.

If there are more than two (2) candidates for an office and none receives a majority vote on the first election, a run-off election shall be held immediately between the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes.

See posted list of elected board members and appointed board members eligible for nomination for Parliamentarian.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. (8) Governance Committee, Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-099) Funding for WHWCNC Website – Webmaster Management
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)
MOTION for the Board to approve $2,000.00 in funding from the board approved WHWCNC 2022-2023 Budget (Line Item, Webmaster) for webmaster Wendy Moore (Moore Business Solutions) to be available to make any necessary improvements or repairs to the WHWCNC website and assistance
with technology as needed. Wendy Moore has been providing maintenance and updates to the website for the past (4) years.

Roll Call Vote

Item No. (9) Community Services / Public Safety, Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-100) Motion to Approve Letter to Request and Increase in Resources and Allocation of Police to the Topanga Division

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

To Chief Michael Moore and Valley Bureau Chief Alan Hamilton (with ccs to Bob Blumenfeld, Seth Samuels and John Popoch:

The Topanga Division needs a deployment of additional officers and resources.

The citizens of Woodland Hills-Warner Center are deeply concerned over the dramatic spiral of violent crime and murders of innocent stakeholders in our neighborhood. Our area ranks first in crime increase, in the Los Angeles area in most categories. Woodland Hills is a peaceful area of the San Fernando Valley where families come and settle and to safely work and raise their children. It is concerning that there has been 10 homicides so far this year in our area. This is twice as many as in 2020 (100% increase) and 4 more than in 2021 (67% increase). Overall total violent crimes are up 16% since 2020 and 26% since 2021. Property crimes also have risen.

For such a dramatic increase in overall crime, there must be a dramatic reaction and solution.

Woodland Hills Warner-Center Neighborhood Counsel requests request that the City and its officials responsible maximize allocation of officers and resources to the Topanga division. Additional officer deployment and allocation is crucial in an area of Los Angeles where crime is skyrocketing, and the residents are fearful. The consequence of inaction will be preventable loss of life and property.

Very truly yours,
Concerned Citizens of Woodland Hills Warner Center through its Neighborhood Council.

See attachment of Topanga Area Crime Profile from 9-11-22 through 10-8-22.

Roll call vote
Item No. (10) Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee [PLUM] – Don Patterson, Chair
(22-101) Conditional Use Permit – Wireless, Case No. ZA-2022-4017, ENV-2022-4018, Conditional Use – Wireless LALAX04022B, 11/03/2022.

Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
Application for a Conditional Use Permit for an array of wireless antennas and a wireless telecommunications facility to be located at 21859 W. Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, on top of the Marriott Hotel.
RESOLUTION:

The Planning Land Use and Mobility committee of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC), having held one remote meeting via ZOOM on the DISH Wireless WTF request and has made the following finds and recommends the support of the Board of the WHWCNC as follows:

WHEREAS: DISH Wireless proposes installing a wireless facility consisting of 3 new FRP Screen Box for 3-panel antennas divided into three sectors, twelve 12 remote radio units (RRUs) – four located at each sector installed on the existing rooftop. The antennae’s associated equipment will be on an equipment platform on the rooftop, and

WHEREAS: Existing service is insufficient to meet existing demand by customers in the West Valley due to overloaded existing facilities resulting in interrupted service, dropped calls, or complete denial of service during peak usage hours, and

WHEREAS: The LAMC authorizes the Zoning Administrator to grant Conditional Uses, allows conditional use of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, and

WHEREAS: Dish satisfies LAMC Sec: SEC. 12.21.20 that sets Wireless Telecommunication Facilities (WTF) Standards, qualifying for a conditional use that allows for antennas located on an existing transmission tower on a parcel zoned C4 and meet by-right criteria, and

WHEREAS: The location meets the minimum distances to habitable structures required by the FCC. The antennas will be painted matte in a non-reflective color to match the existing transmission tower where they will be installed. The proposed antennas meet setback requirements from all abutting streets, residential uses, and all zones, and

WHEREAS: DISH RF emissions are regulated by the FCC to ensure public safety standards based on peer-reviewed scientific studies, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and

WHEREAS: DISH Wireless analyzed several alternate locations as candidates for a DISH WTF, and the subject location is the only location that has the requisite space, power, and telco utility availability on site, as well as land-lord interest in leasing space to DISH Wireless for a new WTF, and

WHEREAS: The site is of adequate size, shape, topography, location, and access to utilities to accommodate the proposed wireless facility in that all setbacks are met, and it has access to power and telephone connections, and

WHEREAS: The use and development will be compatible with the intended character of the area and are similar to other rooftop approvals elsewhere in the City, and

WHEREAS: DISH Wireless will operate this facility in full compliance with the regulations and licensing requirements of the FCC, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the CPUC, governed by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other applicable laws.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That the Planning, Land Use, and Mobility Committee, for the findings and conditions stated herein, finds that the submitted application and plans by DISH Wireless for the proposed Conditional Use Permit at the Warner Center Marriott located at 21850 W. Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council for the requested actions. Further Neighborhood Council advises the City of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings and its subsequent supporting recommendation to approve this application as presented on November 9th, 2022.
Roll call vote
Item No. (11) Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee [PLUM] – Don Patterson, Chair
(22-102) Case No. ADM-2022-4764 (Administrative Review) / ENV-2008-3471-EIR 6400 Canoga Hotel, 6400 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, 91367 (Downtown District-Warner Center)
Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)

Project Description
The requested application is an Administrative Review and Clearance (No conditions and Planning Director makes determination) to turn the existing three-story Atrium office complex on Canoga Blvd. into a hotel, ballroom and restaurant complex on virtually the same footprint as the existing office complex. (Allowed under the 2035 Warner Center Specific Plan –Section 5.3.2.1). Also asking for Administrative Clearance to permit a vertical and horizontal additions (Primarily two new Porte Cocheres/entry awnings and a 4th story pool/cabana area and guest rooms above the western portion of the building) to an existing structure as allowed in Section 5.3.2.7 of the WC 2035 Plan.

PLUM Motion
As pertaining to Cases ADM-2022-4764 and ENV-2008-3471-EIR at 6400 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, 91367, having held one public meeting for the application filed by 6400 Canoga Owner, LLC for the change of use and vertical and horizontal additions to an existing 3-story, 45-foot tall, 141,303 sf Atrium office building, and remodeling it for a conversion to a hotel and restaurant that will rise to 4-stories in one portion of the building, increase square footage to 152,619 sf, and have 240 guest rooms, a ballroom, and a restaurant activating Canoga Avenue, the WHWCNC Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM) hereby finds that:

WHEREAS, the proposed project designs and plans adhere to all of the requirements of the Downtown District of the 2035 Warner Center Specific Plan without requesting variances or exemptions; and

WHEREAS, the commercial requirement(s) of the Downtown District will continue to be met by turning existing commercial office space into commercial hotel and restaurant space; and

WHEREAS, the proposed site plan will maintain the same building footprint and parking facilities currently being used to accommodate 340 cars in the existing 3-story elevated parking structure and on the existing surface parking lot.; and

WHEREAS, a total of 79 new bike spaces will be provided; and

WHEREAS, a new 5,575 sf (indoor) restaurant that includes outdoor dining space on the north and west facing sides will be constructed activating that area of Canoga Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to the “request” to constructively work with all future adjacent redevelopment projects to facilitate the mandate Specific Plan requirement for connectivity and mobility between projects through the block; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed to provide a landscaping plan and planting palette to the WHWCNC PLUM Committee and WHWCNC Board, and to the CD-3 and City Planning before final City approval is rendered; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has agreed to attempt to fulfill the “requests” that the WHWCNC Board is making in lieu of formal Conditions because this is an Administrative Review application.

Therefore, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning Land Use and Mobility Committee of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council, for the findings stated herein, finds that the submitted application and plans from Sandstone Properties receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC), with their agreement to try to fulfill the following “requests”:

Requests

Because Administrative Clearance approvals do not allow any Conditions of Approval, The WHWCNC is listing the following items as “requests” because questions or issues sometimes arise within City Planning or with the public, and these “requests” can help resolve those questions. Additionally, the Applicant has suggested that they would return to PLUM or the WHWCNC Board as a courtesy with landscape plans and any changes to the design once the permitting process has commenced.

All plans presented November 9, 2022 at the Board of the WHWCNC shall be dated as such and, upon revision of the revised plan package reflecting the Revised Site Plan included herein, shall be re-submitted to Planning as an (updated) project plan application submittal.
The applicant will not submit any significant, further updated plans without first presenting them to the WHWCNC for support.
The Applicant will place a project sign on the project under construction which is clearly visible to the street showing a rendering of the proposed/approved project building(s), plus specifics as to the size (number of units), ownership and contact information.
Additionally, all “requests” herein shall be printed on one of the Project Summary pages.
Appropriate liquor licenses shall be obtained for the restaurant, bar areas and all other areas where liquor will be served. If liquor is to be served on the restaurant patio(s), the necessary railing/fencing must be installed.

6.) The owner/developer shall work through the CD-3 to establish agreements and rules with adjacent property owners to insure that perpetual connectability to and through their properties is maintained as required in the WC 2035 Specific Plan.

The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills– Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the city of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings and subsequent recommendation to APPROVE this application presented on November 3, 2022.

See posted support document

Roll Call Vote

Item No. (12) Community Services Public Safety Committee, Dena Weiss, Chair
(22-103) Yellow Bike Memorial

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to approve a letter of support to the Department of Public Works for a Yellow Bike
memorial in Woodland Hills. See background description: http://yellowbikeproject.com

Proposed letter of support would read:

The Department of Public Works Office of Community Beautification
Attn: Gerry Valido
200 N. Spring St., Room 361
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Re: Support for Adopt-a-Median Application re Yellow Bike Project
Dear Mr. Valido:
This letter is to express the support of the WHWCNC for the Adopt-A-Median project proposed at 5520 De Soto Avenue in Woodland Hills.
On April 1, 2018, 15-year-old Sebastian Montero, a resident of Tarzana was killed when he was hit by a motorist while riding his bicycle at De Soto Avenue and Burbank Boulevard. The community and the Montero family would like to memorialize this tragic loss by erecting a marker at the site of the accident. This memorial consists of a 16′ pole topped with a sculpture of a bicycle and a placard with Sebastian’s name, the date of the collision, the reminder “Streets Are For Everyone” (S.A.F.E) and the hashtag #SafetyMatters.
The design of the sculpture has been approved by LADOT as visually safe for passing motorists and the structure of the sculpture has been engineered to safety standards. The installation will be performed by the artist, Scott Froschauer, and maintenance of the sculpture will be overseen by S.A.F.E., a bicycle safety advocacy nonprofit in conjunction with the artist. The location where the memorial is proposed is within the jurisdiction of Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council and we support this project.
See attached photo
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (13) Woodland Hills Issues & Policy Committee [WHIP] – Heath Kline, Chair
(22-104) Community Impact Statement RE: Community Impact Statement Portal / Neighborhood Council Transmissions / City Commissions / Technological Upgrades CIS CF 22-1146

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)
Summary CF 22-1146:
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council thanks Councilmembers Nithya Raman and Paul Koretz for putting forth this much-needed motion. Circumstances require attention due to the revelation that CISs submitted via the DONE CIS portal to specific city departments, commissions, and committees have not arrived at their destination. The proper functioning of this Portal for submitting Community Impact Statements is essential to the function of the Neighborhood Council System.
We heartily support the actions requested in CF22-1146, which requires: “that the City Council instruct the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to report back in 45 days on the status of the Community Impact Statement Portal, including the issues that led to numerous Community Impact Statements not being transmitted, the length of time the errors were present in the system, the list of the City Commissions that were impacted by not having the correct email configurations on the portal, the number of Community Impact Statements that were not transmitted as intended by the Neighborhood Councils, and the steps taken to remedy the issue and prevent this from happening again in the future.” We caution the City Council that the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment previously engaged in deceptive and diversionary practices with Neighborhood Councils when replying to requests like the City Council’s questions. Please see attached complete CIS.
Motion:
The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies [WHIP] Committee unanimously recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following Community Impact Statement:
Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council Community Impact Statement (CIS) Regarding CF 22-1146: Community Impact Statement Portal / Neighborhood Council Transmissions / City Commissions / Technological Upgrades
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council thanks Councilmembers Nithya Raman and Paul Koretz for making this much-needed motion. Circumstances require immediate attention due to the revelation that CISs submitted via the DONE CIS portal to specific city departments, commissions, and committees have not arrived at their destination. The proper functioning of this Portal for submitting Community Impact Statements is essential to the function of the Neighborhood Council System.
We heartily support the actions requested in CF 22-1146, which requires: “that the City Council instruct the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to report back in 45 days on the status of the Community Impact Statement Portal, including the issues that led to numerous Community Impact Statements not being transmitted, the length of time the errors were present in the system, the list of the City Commissions that were impacted by not having the correct email configurations on the portal, the number of Community Impact Statements that were not transmitted as intended by the Neighborhood Councils, and the steps taken to remedy the issue and prevent this from happening again in the future.” We caution the City Council that the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment previously engaged in deceptive and diversionary practices with Neighborhood Councils when replying to requests like the City Council’s questions.
We also support the additional actions requested, which require the following:
The City Council instructs the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, with the assistance of the Information Technology Agency, to report back in 45 days on the necessary technological upgrades needed to the Community Impact Statement Portal to ensure that the Community Impact Statement submissions are as seamless and streamlined as possible; furthermore, ensure that technical issues of this sort will not arise in the future.
Currently, the CIS Portal appears inconsistent and “glitchy,” preventing submissions. At the same time, this causes frustration and doubt with the designated NC submitters, who cannot tell if their actions are the problem or if the CIS Portal Page is the problem. The primary problem experienced relates to the submittal of PDFs. If there is proper maintenance and upgrades, this should not happen. A newly designed CIS portal page should use current industry best practices for layout and back-end processing; for example work without the use of pop-up windows and should work seamlessly with current Chrome, Edge, Fire Fox and Safari browsers. The submission site should allow for drag and drop or navigating to and selecting attachment files.
While we applaud this measure, we request the reassurance that needed technological upgrades, if any, be integrated into the new citywide technology plan. Optionally, we also request consideration of the transference of the DONE CIS maintenance responsibilities to the City Clerk’s office.
As an additional safeguard, we propose that all Neighborhood Councils receive an automated alert when an email from the current NC CIS system bounces back to the server until the review above is completed and reviewed by the City Council.”
Submitted by:
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (14) Woodland Hills Issues & Policy Committee [WHIP] – Heath Kline, Chair
(22-105) Community Impact Statement RE: Charter Reform / Ethics Commission / Powers and Responsibilities / Ballot Measure

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)
Supplemental Reference Material: Ethics Commission File (Charter Sec 700 Ethics Reforms)
Council File Number CF 22-1232:
Summary:
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports the recommended changes to the charter from the Ethics Commission only if amended. Therefore, we ask for the following amending actions.

Genuine Independent Appointments
More Restrictive Eligibility Requirements
Raise the vote threshold for removal of a commissioner
Increased maximum penalty
Increase the minimum commission budget
Independent outside counsel for the Commission

These reforms would ensure the Commission is sufficiently independent enough to be entrusted with the expanded power offered.
Motion
The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies [WHIP] Committee unanimously recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following Community Impact Statement:
Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council Community Impact Statement (CIS) Regarding CF 22-1232 : Charter Reform / Ethics Commission / Powers and Responsibilities / Ballot Measure
WHWCNC Position: Support If Amended
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports the recommended changes to the charter from the Ethics Commission only if amended. Therefore, we give the following amending actions required below.
The City of Los Angeles’ Ethics Commission was once a model for the nation over three decades ago. Given recent events of the last decade, an update is long overdue. The city must immediately start the work necessary to put a Charter Reform proposal on a near-future ballot.
However, you must not rush this work and waive it out of committee as a convenient answer to the ever-continuing scandals at City Hall. It deserves a full and fair hearing in committee with robust public involvement and discussion, including Neighborhood Councils.
The Ethics Commission’s recommendations broadly reflect input it received regarding the empowerment of the body to enforce the law, meaningfully change policy, and change the power dynamics at City Hall.
However, we believe they fail to enhance the Commission’s independence sufficiently. We still see the opportunity for elected officials to strong-arm commissioners and meddle with the enforcement actions and policy proposals of the Ethics Commission in the same way elected officials manipulated the Redistricting Commission when those officials were not getting what they wanted.
We recommend the following specific amendments:

Independent Appointment: The City of LA cannot have a genuinely independent Ethics Commission until there is no involvement of elected officials in the member appointment process. The incumbent commissioners should be responsible for accepting and vetting applications through a public process.
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission proposes adding restrictions excluding any bidder, contractor, developer, or someone with a direct financial interest in the city’s work from serving on the Commission. These restrictions are warranted but incomplete. We also recommend excluding anyone affiliated with the management of an employee union, a recent candidate for the City of LA, former elected officials in the City of LA, and anyone who has donated or raised above a certain threshold for local candidates.
Raise the vote threshold for removal of a commissioner: The Commission recommends increasing the number of elected officials who may initiate removal and reducing the threshold to a majority vote. Due to the presence of “tribal” factions in the City Council, removal should require action by a supermajority of the City Council, so we recommend requiring a 2/3rds vote for all proceedings removing Ethics Commissioners.
Increased maximum penalty: The Commission recommends increasing the administrative penalty to $10k per violation. We recommend adopting Chicago’s maximum fine of $20k indexed to inflation per violation.
Raise minimum budget: The Commission recommends their budget be set at $4.5 million and tied to CPI. While this would protect against retaliation or defunding during a financial crunch, this essentially freezes the status quo into the charter. If the City Council expands, ethics will require more money. The budgeted minimum must be indexed for growth in the number of elected officials and separately indexed for the number of employees. $4.5 million is only a few hundred thousand above the Commission’s current budget.
Independent outside counsel: Realistically the City Attorney cannot serve multiple masters in these matters. The Commission’s recommendations include new expenditures, like having independent outside counsel, which is essential for good governance. These new additions will require even more money. A minimum budget of $7-10 million to be indexed for inflation would start the Commission with the resources needed to fulfill its broad mandate.

These reforms would ensure the Commission is sufficiently independent enough to be entrusted with the expanded power offered.
We appreciate your immediate attention to this topic,
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (15) Woodland Hills Issues & Policy Committee [WHIP] – Heath Kline, Chair
(22-106) Community Impact Statement RE: Elected Officials / Offensive Misconducts / Immediate Resignation Demand / Censure / Racially Insensitive and Divisive Statements / Professional Conduct Failure

Discussion and Possible Action: (10 minutes)

Council File Numbers CF 22-1189 & CF 22-1195:
Summary:
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council heartily supports the actions taken by the City Council on October 26, 2022, to censure Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, and Gil Cedillo. Their behavior would never be tolerated at the Neighborhood Council level. Neighborhood Council members must adhere to a Code of Conduct and take Anti-Bias training as part of our service. Unfortunately, it appears that a double standard exists for members of the City Council. This Neighborhood Council demands the immediate resignations of Councilmembers de León and Cedillo so the City can begin trusting and respecting City leaders.

Motion
The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies [WHIP] Committee unanimously recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following Community Impact Statement:
Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council Community Impact Statement (CIS) Regarding CF 22-1189 & CF 22-1195: Elected Officials / Offensive Misconducts / Immediate Resignation Demand / Censure / Racially Insensitive and Divisive Statements / Professional Conduct Failure
WHWCNC Position: Support
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council heartily supports the actions taken by the City Council on October 26, 2022, to censure Councilmembers Martinez, de Leon, and Cedillo.
The behavior evidenced by Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, and Gil Cedillo would never be tolerated at the Neighborhood Council level. Neighborhood Council members must adhere to a Code of Conduct and take Anti-Bias training as part of our service. We believe the City Councilmembers should lead with their behavior rather than become a national mockery. The rules around our decorum and training are clear. Equally clear is the double standard that exists for members of the City Council. Were Neighborhood Council members to behave similarly, we would face censure, removal, and dismissal by our board, the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, and the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. Indeed, they removed elected NC board members from Neighborhood Councils for far less egregious violations than what we are sickened to have heard from these disgraced city and union leaders.
Our City of LA is a rich amalgamation of residents of global origins. In 2022, we don’t expect to hear explicit recordings of literal bigotry, recordings of the leaders of City Hall participating in offensive rhetoric against numerous cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual identities while discussing gerrymandering based on race and socioeconomic status, and backroom deals to keep themselves in power.
This Neighborhood Council demands the immediate resignations of Councilmembers de León and Cedillo so the City can begin trusting and respecting City leaders.
Submitted by:
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Roll Call Vote

Area Reports – (10 minutes)

Area 1 – Aaron Quantz, Karen DiBiase, Mark Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 2 – Arturo Velasquez, Paul Lawler, Sean McCarthy
Area 3 – John Sandy Campbell
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – None
Area 6 – Leslie Simon, Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Houtan Hormozian
At-Large –None
Youth Member – Talia Isaacs

Committee Reports – (10 minutes)

Budget Committee – Paul Lawler – Chairs
Community Services Committee / Safety – Dena Weiss, Chair
Education Committee –Mihran Kalaydjian – Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Public Health and Homelessness Committee –Aaron Quantz, Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson, Chair
WHIP Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Ad-hoc Committee – Flight Path and Noise Advisory Committee – Martin Lipkin, Chair

Announcements:
The next Regular Board meeting will be held on December 14, 2022, by teleconference. President Dena Weiss will prepare the Agenda but be unable to attend due to family commitment overseas. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for 2022 -2023 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

Adjournment of Meeting:

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like
a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org.

*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• www.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.
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System
at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss al d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg - 11-10-2022
2022-11-10 19:30
Click for Agenda PDF
Committee Meeting Will be held:
November 10, 2022 At 7:30 pm
By Virtual Meeting Teleconference and Phone Number For Public Participation
Online Internet Access via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477494746 or
Join the Meeting by Telephone: Dial (1 669 900 6833) & Then Enter This Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 and Press “#”
Committee Members are Chairperson Heath Kline, John Sandy Campbell, and August Steurer
In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet-based service option.
The Chair will give listeners instructions for providing public comments at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the Chair or Moderator, to address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee acts on each item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.
AB 361 Updates: Submission of Public comment cannot be required in advance of the meeting; only real-time public comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the public cannot provide public comment or cannot be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.
Messaging and virtual backgrounds are in the control of the individual Committee member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.
Contact Person: Heath Kline, 818-312-5610, h.kline@whcouncil.org
Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee Meeting Agenda

Public Input on Agenda Items – The public may address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee acts on an item. The Committee will accept comments from the public on agenda items only when the Committee considers the individual item.
Public Input on Matters not appearing on the Agenda – During the General Public Comment period, the Committee listens to comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda within the Committee’s jurisdiction. * Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a public member may become the subject of a future Committee meeting.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you receive compensation to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
Public Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. As needed, the presiding member may impose different time limits per each agenda item.

Call to Order

Establish Quorum:

Roll Call — Heath Kline, John Sandy Campbell, August Steurer

Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda.

(2 minutes each)
Agenda Items for Discussion and Possible Action by the Committee:

Approval of Available Committee Minutes

Roll Call Vote — Heath Kline, John Sandy Campbell, August Steurer
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. If available, the event page for this meeting has draft minutes posted on whcouncil.com.

Council Files 21-1472, 22-1196, 22-1197, 23-0002-S1:

Efforts to put up one or more Charter Reform Ballot Measures in 2023 and 2024 regarding 1) a new Independent Council Redistricting process and 2) the Establishment of more Council based on population.

The Committee conducts their discussion of the issues with the possibility of acting regarding WHWCNC filing a CIS regarding the proposals for placement of a City Charter Amendment to create more-independent Redistricting Commissions and recommendations to increase the number of council members, possibly based on population.
Roll Call Vote — Heath Kline, John Sandy Campbell, August Steurer

Committee consideration of Possible issues

Discussion on future Committee meeting agendas acting to set a date for the next meeting.

Issue suggestions are posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting.

Adjournment of Meeting

Meeting dates for the 2021-2022 year: Committee holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete committee and board meetings list. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to the holiday, the meeting on November 24, 2022, is cancelled. The next Regular Committee Meeting will be held on December 8, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time.
Due to COVID-19, virtual teleconferencing replaces ALL in-person Committee meetings. However, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and other auxiliary aids or services may be provided upon request.
To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) before the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Dena Weiss by email at d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, at d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, the Committee provides non-exempt writings distributed to a majority of all of the Committee Members in advance of a meeting on the WHWCNC website: www.whcouncil.org or via the scheduled meeting video presentation. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss by emailing d.weiss@whcouncil.org
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS –

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted outside of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber window located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber offices are at the Promenade Mall outside the mall’s east entrance and south of Ruth Chris Restaurant. Access the offices from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.
Agendas posted for public review: At www.whcouncil.org, go to the Calendar page and click on the date.
You can also receive Committee agendas via email by subscribing to LA City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org

WHWCNC Governance Meeting
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Link AgendaNov 15, 2022

AGENDA– GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:00pm VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86850992271) Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 868 5099 2271 and Press #
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In 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 # 868 5099 2271 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.
AB 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.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.
*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.
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the board.

AGENDA

Call to Order
Roll Call: Members/ Executive Committee: Chair – Dena Weiss, Mihran Kalaydjian,

Paul Lawler, Karen DiBiase.

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minutes per speaker
Approval of Committee Minutes: October 18, 2022.

Items for discussion and possible action:
Stakeholder Public Comment will be taken on each agenda item: (2) minutes per speaker

Review of qualifications for Julie Waltrip to apply for the Area 5 Business Representative position. Application form and supporting documents submitted.

Review of qualifications for Robert Goodman to apply for the Area 7 Business Representative position. Application form submitted. Supporting documents pending.

Review of Standing Rules. Revisions previously commenced and provided in supporting document.

New business to be placed on the next committee meeting agenda

Adjournment of meeting:
The next Committee Meeting will be held on a date to be determined by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time of meeting dates for the 2022 year: the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

*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 by email at d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss at d.weiss@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:

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.
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

· A 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.

*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

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, al d,weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978- 1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee Meeting
2022-11-17 18:30 - 22:00
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, November 17. Significant items for discussion are highlighted below. The full official agenda is here: 11/17/22 PLUM Committee Agenda

ZA-2022-5065-CWW 23388 Mulholland Dr., Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Addition of a new wireless facility on existing building.

ZA-2022-2788-CU-SPP-SPR-WDI 22822 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Construction of a new 3,342 square foot fast food drive-thru restaurant (In-N-Out) and demolition of existing former bank building.

ENV-2022-6081-EAF 22736 W. Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Demolition of existing self-service car wash and construction of a new drive-thru self-service car wash.
