Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee Meeting
2025-04-17 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025 via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83688139479) The significant item for discussion is below. The full agenda can be found here: PLUM Agenda Apr 17, 2025

Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the development plans for the 3.88-acre property located at 21241- 21243 Ventura Boulevard, 5436 Comercio Way and 21200-21240 Clarendon Street in Woodland Hills, located in the C4-1LD and P-1LD Zones and the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan area. Due to uncertainty of future market demands, the Applicant/Property Owner, California Landmark Group, is seeking Los Angeles City Planning approval for two different projects, as described below, but would proceed to construct the one that is most palatable for market conditions at the time that construction would commence.

Townhome Condominium Project (Planning Case No. CPC-2023-6206-DB-SPP-SPR-HCA, VTT-83939-CN) – A residential development with 126 three-story single-family condominium townhomes, seven (7) homes of which restricted for Very Low Income (VLI) Households, and associated parking (within private parking garages and surface stalls) and open space areas. Download the Case Report.
Mixed-Use Project (Planning Case No. CPC-2024-4749-DB-SPPC-PR-HCA) – A seven-story mixed-use development with 578 residential apartment units (including 48 VLI Household units), approximately 7,400 square feet of commercial space, and two parking levels (on and above grade) containing commercial and residential parking stalls. Download the Case Report.

Community Services Committee Meeting
2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Room, Capital One Cafe, 6600 CA-27 Suite 1038 Suite 103, Canoga Park, CA, 91303, United States
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA
Community Services Committee Members
Joyce Fletcher, Chair Karen Di Biase
Kate Kennedy
Julian Tu
WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Website: www.empowerla.org
Community Services Committee Meeting Agenda
Click for Agenda
Monday, April 21, 2025
6pm to 7:45pm
Located at the
Community Room, Capital One Café
inside Westfield Topanga Mall – First Floor near Nordstrom
6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 1038, Los Angeles, CA 91303
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL
Members: Joyce Fletcher-Chair, Karen DiBiase, Kate Kennedy, Julian Tu
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 7, 2025
March 3, 2025
III.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Comments from the public on non-agenda items that are within the WHWCNC’s Board jurisdiction and within the committee’s jurisdiction.
Each speaker will be allowed two (2) minute(s).
IV.
AGENDA ITEMS
For discussion and possible action:
1.
Discussion of plans for NC participation in the Chamber of Commerce Asian Fair.
Review of Sign-Up Sheet and decorations.
2.
Discussion related to any neighborhood issues and concerns.
3.
Discussion about ways to support diversity, seniors, veterans and LGBTQ neighbors
in our community.
4.
Discussion about events and committee goals for fiscal year 2024/2025.
5.
New Business – for discussion and possible action at the next committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does
not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation
to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive
listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure
availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the
meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551
or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas
The Community Services Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. However, visit our
website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as a date may change.
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
Fire Station 84 front window located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367.
On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at www.whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)
Notice to Paid Representatives
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq.
More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
Public Access of Records
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please get in touch with Dena Weiss by email to d.weiss@whcouncil.org
Reconsideration and Grievance Process
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website www.whcouncil.org.

Environmental & Beautification Committee Special Meeting
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Environmental & Beautification Committee Special Meeting
BY ZOOM
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84721431771
Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting
The meeting ID is 847 2143 1771 and Press #

The agenda can be found HERE

WHWCNC SPECIAL GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
WH-WC NC
Special Governance Committee
Meeting

200 N. Spring Street
Los Ángeles, CA 9001

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

By Zoom
Agenda
Monday, April 28, 2025
6:00 PM

Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7974989053
Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 7974989053 and Press #
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiaBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OCTOBER 6, 2023 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 411 (PORTANTINO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, THIS WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.

Every person wishing to address the Committee must enter the meeting via the above Zoom link or dial (669) 900-6833 and enter 7974989053 and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] Governance Committee [GOVCOM] meeting, the public will be requested to dial *9 by phone or use the Raise Hand option on Zoom, to address the GOVCOM on any agenda item before the GOVCOM takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered.

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the GOVCOM’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the GOVCOM 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 WHWCNC Board or GOVCOM meeting. Public comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the GOVCOM.

SB 411 Updates:
In the event of a disruption that prevents the GOVCOM from broadcasting the meeting to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the GOVCOM control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the GOVCOM shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the GOVCOM from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1.
The GOVCOM shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and shall provide an opportunity for the public to address the GOVCOM and offer comments in real time.
Notwithstanding Section 54953.3, an individual desiring to provide public comment through the use of an internet website, or other online platform, not under the control of the GOVCOM, that requires registration to log in to a teleconference may be required to register as required by the third-party internet website or online platform to participate.
(i) If the GOVCOM provides a timed public comment period for each agenda item shall not close the public comment period for the agenda item, or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph to provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed.
(ii) If the GOVCOM does not provide a timed public comment period, but takes public comment separately on each agenda item, shall allow a reasonable amount of time per agenda item to allow public members the opportunity to provide public comment, including time for members of the public to register pursuant to subparagraph (D), or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.
(iii) If the GOVCOM provides a timed general public comment period that does not correspond to a specific agenda item shall not close the public comment period or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph (D), until the timed general public comment period has elapsed.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call:
President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Elie El Habr
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

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

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minutes per speaker and 10 minutes total.

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

Deferred to our regular meeting.

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item One: Election Candidate Forum
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 10 minutes)
Empower LA has provided guideline for Neighborhood councils who may wish to provide a forum for candidates to provide information to voters. It is up to the Board whether we do so or not. There are various laws that restrict the use of public resources for election matter and our Neighborhood councils should plan the forum in advance and consult with the Department’s Neighborhood of Empowerment Advocate throughout the planning and implementation process.
Motion to suggest to the Board that an Ad Hoc committee be created to set up a Candidate Forum, while coordinating with Empower LA regarding logistics and moderator and content.
See attached guidance document.
Roll call vote

Item Two: Continued Review of Ad Hoc Committee’s proposed Amendments to Standing Rules
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 90 minutes)
The continuation of a review of existing Standing Rules and the Ad Hoc Committee’s suggestions for modifications.

See supporting documents for the Ad Hoc Committees April 13, 2025, Revisions to the Standing Rules.

Roll call vote

Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular GOVCOM meeting will be held on May 20, 2025, by Zoom, unless otherwise indicated. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date, time, venue and method of the next GOVCOM meeting.
Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 year: GOVCOM meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

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

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

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

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 in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire Station 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

.

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

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

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) 978- 1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.

Apr 28, 2025

Outreach Committee Meeting 4/28/25
2025-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Community Room, Capital One Cafe, 6600 CA-27 Suite 1038 Suite 103, Canoga Park, CA, 91303, United States
Outreach Committee Meeting
April 28, 2025, 6:30pm
Community Room, Capital One Cafe at Westfield Topanga
6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 1038, Los Angeles, CA 91303

The AGENDA can be downloaded HERE or viewed below

The Supporting Documents can be downloaded HERE

Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Special Meeting – Zoom
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:00
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Zoom!
Agenda: Apr 29, 2025
Woodland Hills – Warner Center NC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: HSJA Committee Meeting – Woodland Hills NC
Time: Apr 29, 2025 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87182952726
Meeting ID: 871 8295 2726

1st Saturday Clean-Up - May 3rd
2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00
The WHWCNC 1st Saturday Community Cleanup will be on May 3rd.

We will be meeting at the American Legion Hall at 5320 Fallbrook Ave., Woodland Hills (just north of Fallbrook/Ventura Blvd).

This is our turn to help our veterans improve their meeting building and get them ready for Memorial Day.

Time: 8-10am
Wear: work clothes, closed-toe shoes, a hat, gloves, etc.
See you there!

Jesse Gabriel's Day of Service
2025-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Join us for Jesse Gabriel’s Day of Service on Sunday, May 4th. Join dozens of community groups and nonprofits to work on a dozen different service projects across the San Fernando Valley. Our community needs amazing volunteers like you to come out and show your support for these wonderful organizations!

For more information and to register, please visit Bit.ly/AJGVDS25

Community Services Committee Meeting
2025-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Room, Capital One Cafe, 6600 CA-27 Suite 1038 Suite 103, Canoga Park, CA, 91303, United States
Community Services Committee Members
Joyce Fletcher, Chair Karen Di Biase, Kate Kennedy
Julian Tu
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA

WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Community Services Committee Meeting Agenda
Click for agenda
Click for support document
Monday, May 5, 2025
6pm to 7:45pm

Located at the
Community Room, Capital One Café
inside Westfield Topanga Mall – First Floor near Nordstrom 6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 1038, Los Angeles, CA 91303

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL
Members: Joyce Fletcher-Chair, Karen DiBiase, Kate Kennedy, Julian Tu

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 7, 2025
April 21, 2025 – Cancelled

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Two-minute comments from the public on non-agenda items

that are within the WHWCNC’s Board jurisdiction and within the committee’s jurisdiction.
Each speaker will also be allowed a two (2) minute comment on each agenda item.

IV. AGENDA ITEMS
For discussion and possible action:

Discussion of plans for NC participation in the Chamber of Commerce Asian
Pick our NC sponsored Mini Therapy Horse. See mini horses at this link.

https://www.minitherapyhorses.com/meet-the-minis

Discussion related to any neighborhood issues and
Discussion about ways to support diversity, seniors, veterans and LGBTQ neighbors in our community.

Plan a project or NPG to support Woodland Hills’ American Legion Post 826 and its
75th Anniversary.

Discussion about events and committee goals for fiscal year 2024/2025.

How to form a WHWCNC non-profit.
See attached document.

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

ADJOURNMENT
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas
The Community Services Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. However, visit our website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as a date may change. Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
Fire Station 84 front window located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367.
On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at www.whcouncil.org You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)
Notice to Paid Representatives
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq.
More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
Public Access of Records
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please get in touch with Dena Weiss by email to d.weiss@whcouncil.org Reconsideration and Grievance Process
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website www.whcouncil.org.

4th Annual Valley Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival
2025-05-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States

Regular Full Board Meeting 5/14/25
2025-05-14 18:30 - 21:00
Please join us for the regular monthly Board meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council
The agenda and meeting details will be available here 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

WH-WCNC FULL REGULAR BOARD MEETING
2025-05-14 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Regular Full Board Meeting
City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84, in the Community Room

200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

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

21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
May 14, 2025
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.
IN PERSON BOARD MEETING
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker unless adjusted by the President. Public comment can only be made one time and will be heard at the beginning of an agenda item.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting.

Board Members:
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 – Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby, Leslie Payne
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz
At-Large – August Steurer, Vacant Seat for Alternate
Youth Member – Vacant seat

AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

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

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to one (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the President.
A request can be made in advance for additional time.

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures & Reports:

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

Approval of the Minutes:

Approval of Minutes: Special Board Meeting – April 2, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)

See posted support documents Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports (estimated time 5 minutes)

President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Elie El Habr
Committee reminders
1: Committee posting must published online, sent to empower LA, and posted at the fire station 72 hours before the meeting.
2: Booking for in-person committee meetings at Capital One Cafe process.
Treasurer – Heath Kline (absent)
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

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

Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 – Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby, Leslie Payne
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz
At Large – August Steurer
2. Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer; Dena Weiss, President
(25-041) Motion to Approve the March MER

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

Motion to approve the March 2025 Monthly Expenditure Report [MER]

See March MER supporting document (38 pages).

Roll Call Vote

Item No. 2
Heath Kline, Treasurer; Dena Weiss, President
(25-042) Motion to Approve the April MER

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

Motion to approve the April 2025 Monthly Expenditure Report [MER]

See April MER supporting document (47 pages).

Roll Call Vote

Item No. 3
Tracey Rosen, Outreach Chair
(25-043) Motion to Approve Payment for Canva Pro Annual Software License up to $125.

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

WHEREAS, the DONE previously paid the NCs’ annual license fee for the Canva Pro SaaS program, providing predesigned templates for general and NC election outreach, which we have utilized, and we have created our own custom pages for WHWCNC print, email, branded giveaway items and website marketing, and;

WHEREAS, DONE has notified NCs that to retain access to Canva Pro, DONE’s predesigned templates, and their own created pages, they need to pay the annual license fee beginning May of 2025, THEREFORE, the WHWCNC approves the purchase of a Canva Pro annual license fee estimated to be $100.00, but not to exceed $125.00, from the Election Expense budget category [budget line 108], that currently has $1,000 in available funds to spend.

Roll Call Vote

Item No. 4
Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs of PLUM
(25-044) PLUM Committee from 4/17/25 for: Case CPC-2023-6206-DB-SPP-SPR-HCA, VTT-83939. 126 Townhomes/Condominiums
21241-21243 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 15 minutes)

Motion: As pertaining to Case CPC-2023-6206-DB-SPP-SPR-HCA, VTT-83939-CN, a residential development with 126 three-story single-family condominium townhomes–seven (7) homes of which restricted for Very Low Income (VLI) Households–and associated parking (within private parking garages and surface stalls) and 15,894 SF of open space areas at 21241-21243 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364, the PLUM Committee of the WHWCNC, held two public meeting for the application filed by California Landmark Group, and the WHWCNC Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM) hereby finds that:

WHEREAS, the proposed project designs and plans for construction of a residential townhome development with total of 126 detached single-family residential condominium homes/dwelling units within eight (8) clusters of homes adheres to requirements of the Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills Community Plan; and

WHEREAS, the proposed project utilizes the Density Bonus Ordinance with a set-aside of 7 VLI Household Units; and

WHEREAS, 15,894 SF of open space will be provided in the project through a waiver of development standards; and

WHEREAS, the applicant requests an off-menu incentive for the removal of incremental step-backs above 25 ft. as well as waivers of development standards for reduced passageways, westerly side yard and rear yard, and an increase in building height to allow for rooftop structures and equipment; and

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 filed by California Landmark Group for the development and construction of 126 three-story single-family condominium townhomes (including 7 VLI units) in a complex at 21241-21243 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC) on June 17, 2025.
Motion: Martin Lipkin
Second: Karen Koe
Aye: 6 (Unanimous: Peterson, Lipkin, Koe, Steurer, Richman, Rice)
Nay: 0

See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. 5
Dena Weiss, Governance Chair
(25-045) Motion to approve switch of Areas for Board Member Megan Jacoby

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

The Governance committee reviewed and approved the qualifications of Megan Jacoby, who currently is a Board member in Area 6, to switch areas and to apply for the Area 5 CBO position. Motion to approve this switch.
Vote at Governance- unanimous- 4 Aye.

Roll call vote

Dena Weiss, Governance Chair
(25-046) Election Candidate Forum

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 15 minutes)

Empower LA has provided guideline for Neighborhood councils who may wish to provide a forum for candidates to provide information to voters. It is up to the Board whether we do so or not. There are various laws that restrict the use of public resources for election matter and our Neighborhood councils should plan the forum in advance and consult with the Department’s Neighborhood of Empowerment Advocate throughout the planning and implementation process. If approved, an Ad Hoc Committee will immediately be convened to set up the date, the location and the questions. Notice will be provided to all candidates This needs to occur before May 27, 2025.
Motion to approve a candidate forum, with the establishment of a non-candidate Ad Hoc committee to set up the forum, while coordinating with Empower LA regarding logistics and moderator and content.
Vote at Governance- unanimous- 4 Aye.

See Supporting Document.

Roll call vote
Item No. 7
Dena Weiss, President; Elie El Habr, Vice President
(25-047) Community Impact Statement (CIS) in Support of City Council File 25-0193
Ban on Dog & Cat Meat as Condition of Sister City Status for Hanoi Vietnam

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 10 minutes)

WHEREAS, since 2019, it has been the official position of the City of Los Angeles to oppose dog meat, including specifically in the country of Vietnam (Council File: 19-0002-S101) introduced by our CD3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2023, President Biden and the leader of Vietnam entered into the Joint Leaders’ Statement: Elevating United States-Vietnam Relations To A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Leaders’ Statement encourages states and cities in the United States and Vietnam to enter into sister city/state relationships; and
WHEREAS, since it is the official position of Los Angeles to oppose dog meat in Vietnam, the city that Los Angeles enters into a sister city relationship with should ban dog and cat meat. The Sister City Project to End Dog and Cat Meat in Vietnam will offer a city in Vietnam a sister city relationship with Los Angeles which would be conditioned on the Vietnam city banning dog and cat meat;

THEREFORE, It Is Resolved that the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports City Council File 25-0193, introduced by our CD-3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, and the Sister City Project to End Dog and Cat Meat in Vietnam, and requests the City Council to pass a resolution to form a Sister City relationship with Hanoi with the condition that Hanoi ban dog and cat meat.

This resolution can be filed as a Community Impact Statement in support of Council File 25-0193 and any other City Council resolution or motion on this subject. [Further information regarding the dog and cat meat trades in Vietnam and the Sister City Project to End Dog and Cat Meat in Vietnam can be found in the following CityWatch article: https://www.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29620-five-million-dogs-and-cats-desperately-need-saving-in-vietnam]

See Supporting Document.

Roll call vote

Item No. 8
Dena Weiss, Governance Chair
(25-048) Review of Revised Standing Rules

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 40 minutes)

The Ad Hoc committee made suggestions to the Governance Committee, to revise certain standing rules. The Governance Committee has reviewed the suggested changes and voted on the attached modifications.
Vote at Governance- unanimous- 4 Aye.

Motion for the Board to approve all modifications.

See supporting documents for modifications.

Roll call vote

Committee Reports, (estimated time 10 minutes)
Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair (absent) Arts and Culture Committee – Masha Dowell and Harout Aristakessian, Co-Chairs
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Tracey Rosen, Chair
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Government Relations Committee- Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair
Homeless and Social Justice Advocacy Committee –Jayce Baron, Chair
Public Safety and Transportation –Julie Waltrip, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Co- Chairs
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs

Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular Board meeting will be held virtually on June 11,2025. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 year: Full Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

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

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

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

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 in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire station 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

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*RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss al weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

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.May 14, 2025

Saturday Neighborhood Clean-Up!
2025-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 | American Legion Post 826, 5320 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
3rd (and final) community cleanup at the American Legion Hall on Saturday, May 17th 8-10am.
Wear long pants, hats, gloves. Tools and bags will be provided.
Let’s make this meeting place for our Veterans look great for Memorial Day weekend!

Community Services Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Room, Capital One Cafe, 6600 CA-27 Suite 1038 Suite 103, Canoga Park, CA, 91303, United States
Community Services Committee Members
Joyce Fletcher, Chair Karen Di Biase Kate Kennedy
Julian Tu
Click For Agenda

WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Community Services Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 19, 2025
6 pm to 7:45pm

Located at the
Community Room, Capital One Café
inside Westfield Topanga Mall – First Floor near Nordstrom 6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 1038, Los Angeles, CA 91303

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL
Members: Joyce Fletcher-Chair, Karen DiBiase, Kate Kennedy, Julian Tu

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 7, 2025
April 21, 2025 – Cancelled
May 5, 2025

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Two-minute comments from the public on non-agenda

items that are within the WHWCNC’s Board jurisdiction and within the committee’s jurisdiction.
Each speaker will also be allowed a two (2) minute comment on each agenda item.

IV. AGENDA ITEMS
For discussion and possible action:

Review of the Asian Fair and discussion related to Community Service commitments for

future NC outreach events.

Discussion to write a CIS relative to City Council File No. 22-0560

Municipal Lobbying Ordinance
In May 2022, the Ethics Commission recommended comprehensive updates to the
Municipal Lobbying Ordinance (MLO). See Council File No. 22-0560. The Ad Hoc Committee
on Government Reform held hearings on the Ethics Commission’s policy proposal in February
and March of 2023. But no further action was taken and the council file expired on March 17,
2025.
On April 23, 2025, the members of the Ethics Commission voted to retransmit the
previous 2022 recommendations.
The City Council is required to hold a public hearing on policy proposals that are
transmitted by the Ethics Commission within 180 days. If a hearing is not held within that time
period, the City Clerk is required to schedule the policy proposal at the next regular City Council
meeting. Los Angeles City Charter § 703(c).
Go to the link below to see full report.
https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=22-0560

Discussion about ways to support diversity, seniors, veterans and LGBTQ neighbors in our community.

Plan a project or NPG to support Woodland Hills’ American Legion Post 826 and its
75th Anniversary.

Discussion about events and committee goals for fiscal year 2024/2025.

How to form a WHWCNC non-profit.

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

ADJOURNMENT
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org

Public Posting of Agendas
The Community Services Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. However, visit our website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as the date may change. Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
Fire Station 84 front window located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367.

On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at www.whcouncil.org You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

Notice to Paid Representatives
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq.
More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
Public Access of Records
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please get in touch with Dena Weiss by email to d.weiss@whcouncil.org Reconsideration and Grievance Process
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website www.whcouncil.org.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF GOVERNANCE MEETING
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
WH-WC NC
Governance Committee
Meeting

200 N. Spring Street
Los Ángeles, CA 9001

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

Regular Meeting
By Zoom

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
6:30 PM

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MAY 20, 2025 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING SET TO BE HELD AT 6:30 P.M. BY ZOOM.

May 20, 2025

CANCELLATION: Arts & Culture Committee May 2025 Meeting
2025-05-22 08:00 - 17:00
The Arts & Culture committee meeting for May 22nd, 2025, has been canceled. Please join us at our next meeting on June 19th at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

Outreach Committee Meeting 5/26/25
2025-05-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Community Room, Capital One Cafe, 6600 CA-27 Suite 1038 Suite 103, Canoga Park, CA, 91303, United States
The agenda will be posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the meeting

South Valley Town Hall 5/31/2025
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00
Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Vice President, Len Shaffer, would like to invite your NC Board to attend and participate in the South Valley Town Hall on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The town hall will occur in person at the Encino Community Center (4935 Balboa Blvd., Encino, CA 91316).

Members of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Councill are planning to be in attendance.

The agenda can be downloaded HERE

Special Community Services Committee Meeting
2025-06-02 18:15 - 20:00 | Community Room, Capital One Cafe, 6600 CA-27 Suite 1038 Suite 103, Canoga Park, CA, 91303, United States
Community Services Committee Members
Joyce Fletcher, Chair Karen Di Biase Kate Kennedy
Julian Tu
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA

WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Special – Community Services Committee Meeting Agenda
Click for Special Agenda 6:15 pm
Monday, June 2, 2025
6:15 pm to 7:45pm

Located at the
Community Room, Capital One Café
inside Westfield Topanga Mall – First Floor near Nordstrom 6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 1038, Los Angeles, CA 91303

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL
Members: Joyce Fletcher-Chair, Karen DiBiase, Kate Kennedy, Julian Tu

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 5, 2025
May 19, 2025

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Two-minute comments from the public on non-agenda

items that are within the WHWCNC’s Board jurisdiction and within the committee’s jurisdiction.
Each speaker will also be allowed a two (2) minute comment on each agenda item.

IV. AGENDA ITEMS
For discussion and possible action:

Discussion and CIS – Support of Council File Opposition of reducing Neighborhood Council (NC) budgets from $32,000 to $25,000.

https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-0600-S7

Council File No: 25-0002-S29

https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-0002-S29
SUMMARY
On April 8, 2025, the Resolution (Blumenfield – Hernandez) was introduced in support for AB 867 (Lee), which would prohibit the declawing of a cat unless a veterinarian performs the procedure for a medically necessary purpose that benefits the cat’s health. The Resolution states that cat declawing is a cruel and unethical surgical procedure that includes the amputation of the first knuckle of each cat’s toes, resulting in lifelong disfigurement and pain. The Resolution further states that declawing is prohibited or considered unethical in several countries, including Sweden, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom as well as in 15 counties and cities in the United States including New York and Los Angeles.

Discussion about ways to support diversity, seniors, veterans and LGBTQ neighbors in our community.

Plan a project or NPG to support Woodland Hills’ American Legion Post 826 and its
75th Anniversary.

Discussion about events and committee goals for fiscal year 2024/2025.

How to form a WHWCNC non-profit.

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

ADJOURNMENT
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org

Public Posting of Agendas
The Community Services Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. However, visit our website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as the date may change. Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
Fire Station 84 front window located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367.

On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at www.whcouncil.org You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

Notice to Paid Representatives
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq.
More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
Public Access of Records
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please get in touch with Dena Weiss by email to d.weiss@whcouncil.org Reconsideration and Grievance Process
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website www.whcouncil.org.

Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee
2025-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83871859383
The full agenda can be found here: Jun 5, 2025 PLUM Agenda The item under discussion is:

Discussion and possible motion on planning cases ZA-2024-2448-CUB, ENV-2024-2449-CE. 22635 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The applicant proposes CUB to allow sale and dispensing of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing and operating 3,060 sqft restaurant with 51 seats. Hours of operation: 8am – 2am daily. (Kourosh Restaurant)

1st Saturday Clean-up
2025-06-07 08:00 - 10:00
We were planning a clean-up on Topanga Cyn/Mulholland and much to our surprise (and happiness!), we saw that the City has already removed the weeds and made that corner presentable. So there will be no “official” cleanup this weekend. Looks like our effort to beautify Woodland Hills is starting to affect others!

However, if interested in removing graffiti in our West Valley, the WV Chamber of Commerce will be at 5445 Balboa Blvd, in Encino, just south of the 101 Fwy. This is a painting project, so please dress appropriately. 8am-10am

WHWCNC REGULAR FULL BOARD MEETING
2025-06-11 18:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Agenda can be downloaded HERE
Supporting documents can be downloaded HERE
WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

June 11, 2025 Regular Virtual Full Board Meeting
BY ZOOM

200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Website: www.empowerla.org
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org

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

Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96493712127
Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting
Code is 964 9371 2127 and Press #
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OCTOBER 6, 2023 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 411 (PORTANTINO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, THIS WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.
Every person wishing to address the Committee must enter the meeting via the above Zoom link or dial (669) 900-6833 and enter 964 9371 2127 and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] meeting, the public will be requested to dial *9 by phone or use the Raise Hand option on Zoom, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered.

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future WHWCNC Board or Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

SB 411 Updates:
In the event of a disruption that prevents the Board from broadcasting the meeting to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the Board control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the Board shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the Board from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1.
The Board shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and shall provide an opportunity for the public to address the Board and offer comments in real time.
Notwithstanding Section 54953.3, an individual desiring to provide public comment through the use of an internet website, or other online platform, not under the control of the Board, which requires registration to log in to a teleconference may be required to register as required by the third-party internet website or online platform to participate.
(i) If the Board provides a timed public comment period for each agenda item shall not close the public comment period for the agenda item, or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph to provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed.
(ii) If the Board does not provide a timed public comment period, but takes public comment separately on each agenda item, shall allow a reasonable amount of time per agenda item to allow public members the opportunity to provide public comment, including time for members of the public to register pursuant to subparagraph (D), or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.
(iii) If the Board provides a timed general public comment period that does not correspond to a specific agenda item shall not close the public comment period or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph (D), until the timed general public comment period has elapsed.
Board Members:
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 – Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby, Leslie Payne
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Juliet Schwartz
At-Large – August Steurer, Vacant Seat for Alternate
Youth Member – Vacant seat

AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available (2 minutes each)
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 two (2) minute per speaker and 10 minutes total.

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures & Reports:

All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. There will be ONE opportunity to speak only unless allowed by the presiding officer. 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 – May 14, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)

See posted support documents Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports

(estimated time 5 minutes)
President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Elie El Habr
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

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

Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 – Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby, Leslie Payne
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Juliet Schwartz
At-Large – August Steurer, Vacant Seat for Alternate

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(25-049) Approval of MER for June 2025

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

Motion for the Board to approve the May, 2025 Monthly Expense Report (MER).

See posted MER included in supporting documents (18 pages).
Roll Call Vote

Item No. 2
Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs of PLUM Committee
25-050 Motion for CUB application for full line of alcoholic beverages at Kourosh Restaurant, 22635 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 1367: (ZA-2024-2448-CUB / ENV-2024-2449 CE)

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 15 minutes)

Conditional Use Permit request to allow the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing 2,990 square-foot Persian restaurant (Kourosh Restaurant) that has operated at this site since 1990, with 57 indoor seats and existing parking in a large parking lot in front. They seek to be able to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., daily. The project does not involve any interior or exterior alterations to the building, and there will be no entertainment.

MOTION:
As pertaining to the proposed issuance of a CUB for serving a full line of alcoholic beverages at Kourosh Restaurant, 22635 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills CA, 91367, and after having held one(1) public meeting over Zoom for the application filed by the restaurant owner, Famoush Ranjbari, the WHWCNC Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee hereby finds
that:

WHEREAS, the proposed project is in basic compliance with all of the requirements of the Los Angeles City Municipal Code, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC); and

WHEREAS, the proposed project adheres to all of the requirements of the City’s and State’s codes without requesting variances or exemptions; and

WHEREAS, the restaurant seeks to be able to operate from 8 AM to 2:00 AM daily; and

WHEREAS, the restaurant will have 9 parking spaces specifically designated for their use, and dozens of other parking spaces that patrons may us within the shopping center lot; and

WHEREAS, there will be no modifications to either the interior or exterior of the restaurant;

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM), for the findings and recommendations stated herein, recommends that the application and plans submitted by Kourosh Restaurant at 22635 Ventura Blvd. for a CUB to sell and serve a full line of alcoholic beverages receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC).

The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee also 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 recommendations to SUPPORT this motion presented to the WHWCNC Board on June 11, 2025.

Motion: Matt Richman
Second: Marty Lipkin

VOTE: YES -6 (Steurer, Wasserman, Rice, Richman, Fletcher, Lipkin)
NO -0
ABSTAIN-0
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(24-51) (CIS) Community Impact Statement, Council File 25-0600-S7

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 15 minutes)

Council File 25-0600-S7

The WHWCNC joins other Neighborhood Councils in Supporting Council File 25-0600-S7 for the City Council to restore Neighborhood Council (NC) budgets from the current proposed $25,000 back to $32,000.
The $32,000 funding is critical for operational effectiveness, community engagement, and support for local nonprofits and community focused events. This proposed reduction represents less than half of the original $50,000 allocation intended when Neighborhood Councils were initially established, not accounting for inflation, which significantly magnifies the impact of this funding decrease.
The WHWCNC also requests a rollover of supplemental funds from the prior fiscal year. Unspent rollover funds are a part of each NC’s allocated funds and are necessary to maintain effective community outreach and engagement, as has been practiced in previous fiscal years.

Vote at Committee: Yes 3 No 0 Abstain 0.

https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-0600-S7

Roll Call Vote

Item No. 4
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(24-052) (CIS) Community Impact Statement, Council File 25-0002-S29

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 15 minutes)

Council File No: 25-0002-S29 – Support AB 867.

Motion: The WHWCNC Board to supports AB 867. On April 8, 2025, the Resolution (Blumenfield – Hernandez) was introduced in support for AB 867 (Lee), which would prohibit the declawing of a cat unless a veterinarian performs the procedure for a medically necessary purpose that benefits the cat’s health. The Resolution states that cat declawing is a cruel and unethical surgical procedure that includes the amputation of the first knuckle of each cat’s toes, resulting in lifelong disfigurement and pain. The Resolution further states that declawing is prohibited or considered unethical in several countries, including Sweden, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom as well as in 15 counties and cities in the United States including New York and Los Angeles.
The Department of Animal Services is in support of AB 867. At its meeting held on May 13,
2025, the Board of Animal Services Commissioners approved a report in support of AB 867.

Vote at Committee: Yes 3 No 0 Abstain 0.

https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-0002-S29

Roll Call Vote
Item No. 5
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(24-053) (CIS) Community Impact Statement, Council File 22-0560

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 15 minutes)

City Council File No. 22-0560
Municipal Lobbying Ordinance

Motion: The WHWCNC Board approve and requires the Ethics Commission and the City Council to take immediate action, to approve and enforce a Municipal Lobbying Ordinance that will finally put an end to lobbying and behind the scenes deal making that benefits special interests that has allowed and promoted corruption in Los Angeles City Government.
This action is long overdue and the WHWCNC is shocked to learn that this ordinance was not approved in 2022. The WHWCNC also objects to the exemptions being considered in the
Municipal Lobbying Ordinance for 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(5)s as these exemptions have been abused and used as an avenue for corrupt practices and activities.

In May 2022, the Ethics Commission recommended comprehensive updates to the
Municipal Lobbying Ordinance (MLO). See Council File No. 22-0560. The Ad Hoc Committee
on Government Reform held hearings on the Ethics Commission’s policy proposal in February
and March of 2023.
But no further action was taken and the council file expired on March 17, 2025.
On April 23, 2025, the members of the Ethics Commission voted to retransmit the previous 2022 recommendations.
The City Council is required to hold a public hearing on policy proposals that are transmitted by the Ethics Commission within 180 days. If a hearing is not held within that time period, the City Clerk is required to schedule the policy proposal at the next regular City Council meeting. Los Angeles City Charter § 703(c).

Vote at Committee: Yes 4 No 0 Abstain 0

Go to the link below to see the full report.
https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=22-0560
Roll Call Vote
Committee Reports, (estimated time 10 minutes)
Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair Arts and Culture Committee – Masha Dowell and Harout Aristakessian, Co-Chairs
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Tracey Rosen, Chair
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Government Relations Committee- Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair
Homeless and Social Justice Advocacy Committee –Chair pending appointment by Governance Committee
Public Safety and Transportation –Julie Waltrip, Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs

Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular Board meeting will be held IN PERSON on July 9, 2025. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 year: Full Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

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

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

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

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 in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire station 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

.

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

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

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) 978- 1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.Jun 11, 2025

WHWCNC Regular Governance Meeting
2025-06-17 18:30 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States

WHWCNC Special WHIP meeting 6-19-25
2025-06-19 19:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States

WHWCNC WHIP Special Meeting 6-23-2025
2025-06-23 19:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Agenda

CIS 25-0002-S19 Draft

WHIP Report

Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
2025-06-24 18:30 - 19:00
Meetings will resume on July 29.

WHWCNC SPECIAL FULL COUNCIL MEETING
2025-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Meeting Agenda followed by supporting documents

CF 25-0002-S19 CIS

WHIP Report on CF-0002-S19 CIS

Letter from LA City Attorney on SB 79

California League of Cities Letter of Opposition

Regular Full Board Meeting 7/9/25
2025-07-09 18:30 - 21:00

July Full Board Meeting
2025-07-09 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Neighborhood
Council Governing
Board Officers:
President – Vacant
Vice President
Vacant
Secretary
Karen DiBiase
Treasurer Heath Kline
Parliamentarian Vacant
WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Website: www.empowerla.org
Regular Full Board Meeting
City of Los Angeles Fire Station #84,
in the Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
July 9, 2025
6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
IN PERSON BOARD MEETING
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del
evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico
www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item
before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard
only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker
unless adjusted by the President. Public comment can only be made one time and will be heard at the
beginning of an agenda item.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Comments from the public on other
matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General
Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a
matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by
a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting.
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Board Members:
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Jon Mann
Area 3 –Dean Mathew, Harout Aristakessian, August Steurer
Area 4 –Paul Scola, Martin Lipkin, Mary Jo Rizvi
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers, Megan Jacoby
Area 6 – Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Leslie Payne, Terry Stobie
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Joyce Fletcher, Juliet Schwarz
At-Large –Marc Shapiro, Melanie Kirschbaum
Youth Member – Vacant seat
AGENDA
Click for Agenda
Click for Administrative Packet
Click for June MER
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Swearing in of Board Members
WOODLAND HILLS – WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
OATH OF OFFICE
I pledge to represent Woodland Hills with dignity, integrity, and pride.
I will encourage other points of view, even when they differ from my own.
I will respect, value, and consider everyone’s opinion.
I will find the good in my neighborhood and praise it and promote it.
To my neighbors and to neighborhoods throughout the City of Los Angeles, I pledge to do this to
the best of my ability.
Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available (2 minute each)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (2 minute each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minute each)
Warner Center Active Transportation Hub Community Advisory Board-
Update by Steve Sommers (5 minute each)
General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to one (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the President.
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I. Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures & Reports:
All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. There
will be ONE opportunity to speak only. Time limits set for each agenda item may be adjusted by the
presiding officer of the Board. Time limits may vary so the public is encouraged to join the meeting several
minutes PRIOR to a specific agenda item being discussed.
Item No. (1) Empower LA
(25-056) Officer Elections for:
President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Parliamentarian.
Thank you to the Officers who have served the previous term of office.
The following Bylaws govern this election:
BYLAWS: ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS
Section 1:
The Officers of the Board (“the Officers”) shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, a Treasurer, a
Secretary and a Parliamentarian. These Officers shall be elected by the Board as provided below, and all
must be elected members of the Board. An appointed member of the board can be elected as an Officer
should no elected member choose 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
members cannot serve as an Officer of the Board.
Per the Bylaws, see below the list of Elected voting board members who are eligible to be nominated
for an Officer position. Appointed members, alternate members and alternate members who were
elected as an alternate then later appointed to a voting board seat, are not eligible to be elected to an
Officer position.
Elected Board Members
Area 1
Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson and Shelly Schwartz
Area 2
Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Jon Mann
Area 3
None
Area 4
Martin Lipkin, Paul Scola
Area 5
Julie Waltrip
Area 6
Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Leslie Payne
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Area 7
Joyce Fletcher
At-Large
Marc Shapiro
Should no elected Board member agree to be nominated or elected for a particular position, the presiding officer
will request approval from the Board to allow an appointed Board member to be nominated and elected to hold
the Officer position for that particular seat. Per the Bylaws, alternates cannot be elected to be an Officer.
List of Appointed Board members by Area:
Area 3
Dean Mathew, Harout Aristakessian, August Steurer
Area 4
Steve Sommers, Megan Jacoby
Area 7
Kate Kennedy, Juliet Schwarz
List of Ineligible Board members by Area:
Area 1
Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 4
Mary Jo Rizvi
Area 6
Terry Stobie
At-Large
Melanie Kirschbaum
Nominations and voting.
(30 minutes)
Roll Call Vote
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2. Items for Discussion and Possible Action and roll call votes:
Item No. 1 President
(25-057) Approval of the Minutes
Click for Minutes
Regular Board Meeting – June 11, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)
Roll Call Vote
Special Board Meeting – June 30, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)
See posted support documents Roll Call Vote
Item No. 2 Treasurer
(25-058) Motion to Approve the June MER
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion to approve the June 2025 Monthly Expenditure Report [MER]
See posted MER (54 pages) supporting document
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3 Treasurer
(25-059) Motion to Adopt the WHWCNC FY 2025-2026 Annual Administrative Packet and Initial
$25,000 Board Budget Allocation and Submit both to the City Clerk
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 10 minutes)
WHEREAS, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC) Board has reviewed the Office of the
City Clerk NC Funding Program Fiscal Year Administrative Packet for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and will follow the
City Clerk’s rules for creating budgets and spending public funds, as explained on pages 6 & 7 [pages 7 & 8 of the PDF
attached] of the admin packet; and
WHEREAS, the WHWCNC, will conduct officer elections at its July 9, 2025 meeting, including its Financial Officers:
President, Vice President and Treasurer and these newly elected officers will need to complete pages 2 through 5 [pages 3-6
of the PDF attached]†, of the Financial Officer section of the NC Funding Program Fiscal Year Administrative Packet
for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and will do so prior to the Treasurer submitting the document to the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the WHWCNC Board has carefully examined the prior year WHWCNC FY2024-2025 Annual Budget &
Month by Month Spending Report [page 15 of the WHWCNC FY25-26 Annual Administrative Packet supporting
document pdf]†, which shows the Board’s monthly spending (Columns F-Q) and total year-to-date spending (Column R) for
each budget item last FY. Using this information, along with input from experienced Board members and the Board’s
obligations for the next fiscal year, the Board has created an initial FY2025-26 Budget allocation (Column R1) for the
$25,000 in annual funding provided by the City; and
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WHEREAS, the WHWCNC understands that the adopted budget for Office/Operational Expenses allows for payment
without additional board motions. However, for all other expenses (Outreach, Election, Neighborhood Purposes Grants, and
Community Improvement Projects), separate board motions must be made and passed before the expenditure is made, even
if the expense is within the allocated budget for that category.
THEREFORE, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council approves the Administrative Package for FY25-
26 and adopts the initial Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget allocation amounts shown in the WHWCNC FY2025-2026 Draft
Budget
Allocation [page 14 of the pdf document]†. The Board directs its funding officers to include this budget in the Office of the
City Clerk NC Funding Program Fiscal Year Administrative Packet for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and submit it to the
City Clerk. The Treasurer is instructed to file this adopted budget with the City Clerk and use it as the operating budget for
the Neighborhood Council until it is replaced by a new budget reallocation. The Treasurer will also ensure that separate
board motions are made and passed before any non-Office/Operational expenditures are made.
See posted WHWCNC FY2025-2026 Admin Packet & Budget (15 pages) supporting document
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 4 President
(25-060) 2025 Board Retreat
For Discussion and possible action
Motion to approve holding a Saturday Board retreat. Date TBD.
An Ad Hoc Retreat Committee can be established to set up the location and agenda.
Roll Call Vote (estimated time 10 minutes)
Area Reports: (estimated time 10 minutes)
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Jon Mann
Area 3 –Dean Mathew, Harout Aristakessian, August Steurer
Area 4 –Paul Scola, Martin Lipkin, Mary Jo Rizvi
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers, Megan Jacoby,
Area 6 – Danny Mulvihill, Heath Kline, Leslie Payne, Terry Stobie
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Joyce Fletcher, Juliet Schwarz
At-Large – Marc Shapiro, Melanie Kirschbaum
Committee Reports, (estimated time 10 minutes)
Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Arts and Culture Committee – Masha Dowell and Harout Aristakessian, Co-Chairs
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –August Steurer, Chair
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Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – No Chair
Government Relations Committee- Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair
Homeless and Social Justice Advocacy Committee – Juliet Schwarz, Chair
Public Safety and Transportation –Julie Waltrip, Chair
PLUM Committee –Marty Lipkin, Chair
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Adjournment of Meeting.
The next meeting will be virtual on August 1 3 , 2 0 2 5 . Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org
for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 year: Full Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every
month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and, upon request
will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.
Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be
provided upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business
days (72 hours) before the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by
calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org.
*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-
exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be
viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like
a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact the President and / or
Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org.
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
• 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 in the plexiglass case
fixed to the front door of the Fire Station 84 located at 21050 Burbank
Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
.
• RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process
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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 Secretary Karen
DiBiase 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.

Arts & Culture Committee Meeting
2025-07-14 08:00 - 17:00
Please join us for our next Arts and Culture Committee meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM.
Zoom link:
Woodland Hills – Warner Center NC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Arts & Culture Committee Meeting
Time: Jul 17, 2025, 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82161783308
Meeting ID: 821 6178 3308
Agenda: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/ArtsAgendas_2025-07-17.pdf
