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WHWCNC Governance Committee Meeting
2023-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Post:agenda Jul 18, 2023
Regular Governance Committee Meeting
Agenda
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
July 18, 2023
6:30 p.m.
If there is a change in location, this will be posted on the website.

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the 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 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

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

Call to
Roll call of members: Executive Committee and Officers: Chair – Dena Weiss, Mihran Kalaydjian, Paul Lawler, Karen

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per
Approval of Committee Minutes: April 18, 2023.

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

Item One:
Review of qualifications for Arturo Velasquez to apply for the Area 2 CBO position. Application form and supporting documents to be submitted.

Roll call vote.

Item Two:
Motion to review and reapprove amended Standing Rules. Revisions previously discussed and voted on. Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Three:
Discussion of suggested future Governance Committee topics including future revisions to the Bylaws once the new officers are seated.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on August 15, 2023 at the same location.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los
Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org

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

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the 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.
whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

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

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

Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website.

CANCELLATION OF GOVERNANCE MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Regular Governance Committee Meeting
Agenda
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
July 18, 2023
6:30 p.m.
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200 N. Spring Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Website: www.empowerla.org
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND THE AGENDA CANNOT BE DISCUSSED, DUE TO ADVANCE NOTICE OF A LACK OF QUORUM, DUE TO TWO OF THE OFFICERS INFORMING THE CHAIR OF UNAVAILABILITY, THEREBY DETROYING QUORUM FOR THE MEETING. THE NEXT GOVERNANCE MEETING WILL BE AFTER THE ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS, AND IS EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 15, 2023 AT THE WOODLJul 18, 2023

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee
2023-07-20 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on July 20. The significant item for discussion is below. The full agenda can be downloaded or viewed here: Jul 20, 2023 PLUM Agenda

Discussion and possible motion on planning case ADM-2023-3738-OVR-WC (Administrative Clearance) for a net, 50,000 SF horizontal expansion to the exiting office tower located at 21555 Oxnard Street. The addition will serve as football operations offices and training facilities (L.A. Rams).

WHWCNC COMMUNITY SERVICES PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-08-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Neighborhood Council
Governing Board

President Dena Weiss
Vice President Mihran Kalaydjian
Secretary, Karen DiBiase
Treasurer Paul Lawyer
Parliamentarian Open Seat

Committee Chair, Rachel Tabak
Committee Members:
Theresa Campbell,
Chris Waddy,
Geraldine Weiss

CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA

WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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200 N. Spring Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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

Special Community Services and Public Safety Aug 2, 2023 Committee Meeting
Agenda
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
August 2, 2023
6:30 p.m.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiaBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the 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 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

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

Call to

Roll call of members: Chair: Rachel Tabak, Board Members: Theresa Campbell, Chris Waddy, Geraldine Weis

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker unless Chair allows additional time. LAPD update about safety concerns.
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per
Approval of Committee Minutes if available for April, 2023.

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

Item One:
Discussion item: Grateful hearts March 1130-2 – Supporting our heroes by raising funds for our local first responders. Net proceeds will directly benefit the seven West Valley Fire Stations in Battalion #17 — Stations 72, 73, 84, 93,104,105 and 106 and LAPD’s Topanga Station.

Item Two:
Discuss how to orchestrate lighting up Ventura Boulevard for the holidays

Item Three:
Discussion item: Potential donations to Boys of Girls Club to help run their club.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on September 6 , 2023 at the same location.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los
Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org

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

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the 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.
whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

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

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

Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website.

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee
2023-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2023. Major items to be discussed are below. The full agenda can be found here: Aug 3, 2023 PLUM Committee Agenda

Discussion and possible motion on planning cases ZA-2023-2170-ZAD; VTT-83927-HCA; ENV-2023-2172-EAF, 21011 5300 Oakdale Dr., Woodland Hills, CA 91364
The applicant is proposing to subdivide four existing parcels into 23 ground lots on a 612,868 square foot site, generally located at 5300 Oakdale Avenue at the northeast corner of Oakdale Avenue and Collier Street for the construction of 21, two-story homes with two lots, totaling 180,834 square feet, to be preserved as public space and will be dedicated in fee to a public agency (the “Preservation Parcels”).

Discussion and possible motion on planning case ZA-2023-2536-MCUO, 5780 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, 91367. The applicant seeks a master CUB for the onsite sale and dispensing of a full-line of alcohol for on-site consumption in conjunction with five existing food service venues with outdoor seating. The hours of operation are proposed to be 6:00 am to 2:00 am daily.

WHWCNC Full Board Meeting 8-9-2023
2023-08-09 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Regular Full Board Meeting
City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84 Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
August 9, 2023
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.

For info on Neighborhood Councils contact Empower LA
200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org Website: www.empowerla.org
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.

Board Members:
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Paul Lawler
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss, Rachel Tabak
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Theresa Campbell
Area 6 –Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Lillian / Joyce Fletcher
At-Large – August Steurer, Bobbie Wasserman
Youth Member – Vacant seat
*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.
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 (2) minutes per speaker and 10 minutes total due to limited timing at the firestation venue.

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

Item No. (1) Empower LA/ Dena Weiss (current President)
(23-045) 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.
List of Elected Board members by Area
At-Large – None.
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson and Shelly Schwartz.
Area 2 – Paul Lawler.
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen.
Area 4 – Martin Lipkin and Dena Weiss.
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip and Theresa Campbell.
Area 6 – Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline.
Area 7 – Joyce Fletcher.
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:
At Large – August Steurer
Area 1, 2, 2, 5, 7 – None
Area 4 – Don Patterson.
Nominations and voting. (25 minutes)
Roll Call Vote

Items for Discussion and Possible Action and roll call votes:

Item No. (2) from the President
(23-046) Approval of the Minutes
Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – July 12, 2023 (3 minutes)
See posted support document Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3 from PLUM Committee Don Patterson and Martin Lipkin, Co-Chairs
(23-047) Case ADM-2023-3738 (Administrative Review)
Los Angeles Rams Temporary Practice Facility
21555 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Final Case Report (https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Case-Report-LA-Rams-Practice-Field-FINAL.pdf)
For discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)
The applicant proposes the demolition of two existing ancillary structures and a portion of an existing surface parking lot in order to construct a 65,345 gross square foot office addition with ancillary gymnasium and outdoor athletic fields. This results in an approximately 50,000 square feet of net additional building space. The existing building meets all requirements for the 2035 Warner Center Specific Plan for the Downtown District. They are seeking Administrative Clearance to permit a horizontal addition to an existing structure as allowed in Section 5.3.2.7 of the WC 2035 Plan.
MOTION
As pertaining to Case ADM-2023-3738 at 21555 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, 91367, having held one public meeting for the application filed by TKG Management, Inc. for the development of a portion of an existing surface parking lot in order to construct a 65,345 gross square foot office addition with ancillary gymnasium and outdoor athletic fields, the WHWCNC Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM) hereby finds that:
WHEREAS, the proposed project designs and plans adhere to the requirements of the Downtown District of the 2035 Warner Center Specific Plan without requesting variances or exemptions; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site plan activates currently unused surface parking lots and vacant ancillary buildings; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development will maintain existing ingress and egress to the property and large areas of parking; and
WHEREAS, the facility will have minimal or no access by the public, resulting in minimal impacts to traffic; and
WHEREAS, all prosed landscaping is climate appropriate and will mitigate the visual impact of the facility;
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 August 9, 2023 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.

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 August 9, 2023.
See posted support document- click link above Roll Call Vote

Item No. 4 from PLUM Committee Don Patterson and Martin Lipkin, Co-Chairs
(23-048) Cases: ZA-2023-2170-ZAD, VTT-83927-HCA, ENV-2023-2172-EAF
Oakdale Estates
5300 North Oakdale Avenue Woodland Hills, 91364
Final Case Report (https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Case-Report-OakdaleEstates-FINAL.pdf)
For discussion and possible action:
The Applicant proposes the creation of Oakdale Estates—a private, gated community. This is a 23-lot subdivision, with 21 lots to be developed as part of the Project. Each of the 21 lots will allow for the construction of a two-story, single-family home (the “Proposed Project”). The community includes the construction of a gated Private Street which will intersect Oakdale Avenue and provide access to all 21 homes. The Project encompasses 432,034 square feet of lot area on approximately 2/3 of the western portion of the Subject Property. The remaining 1/3 (approx. 4.15 acres or 180,834 SF) are being donated to the Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA). This project represents the remaining 13-acre portion of the former Bothwell Ranch, a once prominent commercial orange grove.
MOTION
As pertaining to Case ZA-2023-2170-ZAD at 5300 Oakdale Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, held three public meetings for the application filed by Oakdale Estates, LLC for the development of Oakdale Estates—a private, gated community of 21 lots, across 432,034 square feet of lot area on approximately 2/3 of the western portion of the Subject Property, the WHWCNC Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM) hereby finds that:
WHEREAS, the proposed project designs and plans adhere to requirements of the Canoga Park – Winnetka – Woodland Hills – West Hills Community Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project requests relief on Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.15; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project requests approval of a ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S DETERMINATION; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project requests relief from LAMC Section 12.22.C.20.F; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project developer has sought and incorporated resident concerns regarding water runoff on north side of development;
WHEREAS, 4.5 acres of the original property is to be donated to the Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority, administered by the State of California; and
WHEREAS, all 21 proposed homes will have 2,500-gallon cistern for water retention and landscape use, energy-efficient home systems and appliances, as well as additional state-of-the-art smart home technologies;
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 Oakdale Estates, LLC receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC), with their agreement to try to fulfill the following “request” of “no/limited” parking on Oakdale Avenue during construction.
See posted support document -click link above
Roll Call Vote

Item No. 5 from the President.
(23-049) Motion to Approve Expenditure of $1,000 for Participation in the Congress of Neighborhoods
For discussion and action: (10 minutes)
Motion to approve the expenditure of $1,000 from Outreach line item, for participation in the 2023 Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods, which will take place in-person on Saturday, September 23 at City Hall and is free and open to the public:
See information provided by Empower LA in prior email to board members:
“Consider having your Neighborhood Council be a sponsor for this year’s event. Click here to learn more”.
For further information, visit neighborhoodcongress.la.

Item No. 6 from August Steurer, Committee Co-Chair Outreach Committee
(23-050). Presentation and Possible Motion to Consider Reallocation of Expenditures for Outreach
For discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
Presentation of budget considerations and suggestions of a budget to accomplish outreach goals
Roll Call Vote

Committee Reports,

(5 minutes)
Budget Committee – Paul Lawler, Chair
Community Services, Public Safety and Transportation Committee – Rachel Tabak, Chair
Community Outreach Committee – August Steurer and Chris Waddy, Co-Chairs
Education and Youth Committee –Mihran Kalaydjian, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Public Health and Homelessness Committee –Reina Cerros-McCaughey, Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Ad-hoc Committee – Flight Path and Noise Advisory Committee, Martin Lipkin, Chair
Hybrid Committee- Heath Kline, Chair.

Area Reports (5 minutes)

Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Paul Lawler
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss, Rachel Tabak
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Theresa Campbell
Area 6 –Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Lillian / Joyce Fletcher
At-Large – August Steurer, Bobbie Wasserman
Youth Member – None
Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular Board meeting will be held in person on September 13, 2023, once more at the Firestation # 84, unless otherwise indicated. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for the 2023 -2024 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 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 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 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.orgAug 9, 2023

WHWCNC REGULAR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-08-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
I

200 N. Spring Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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

Regular Governance Committee Meeting
Agenda
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
August 15, 2023
6:30 p.m.
If there is a change in location, this will be posted on the website.

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the 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 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

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

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

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per
Approval of Committee Minutes: April 18, 2023.

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

Item One:
Review of qualifications for Arturo Velasquez to apply for the Area 2 CBO position. Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Two:
Motion to review and reapprove amended Standing Rules. Revisions previously discussed and voted on, but subject to further discussion and revision per comments made in the July full Board meeting.
Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Three:
Motion to approve a final version of the NPG supplemental questionnaire form, previously discussed in Governance.
Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Four:
Discussion of Board retreat and topics. President Weiss will offer her home and provide food, if we cannot secure a free venue.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on September 19, 2023 at the same location.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los
Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org

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

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the 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.
whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

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

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

Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website.Aug 15, 2023

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM Committee) Regular Meeting
2023-08-17 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2023. The significant items for discussion are below. The full agenda can be found here: Full PLUM Agenda

Discussion and possible motion on planning case AA-2023-2925-PMLA and ZA-2023-2926-ZAA for 23139 W. Collins St., Woodland Hills, 91367.
The applicant proposes a parcel map to subdivide one RA-1 lot into two lots.
Courtesy Presentation for 6464 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
The Applicant plans to propose a 276 dwelling unit mixed-use multi-family Project in the Downtown District of the WC 2035 Plan Area. The Project will include 270,387 square feet of Floor Area, inclusive of 4,045 square feet of ground floor commercial uses. The Project is seeking a Project Permit Compliance Review and two off-menu density bonus incentives and will restrict 10% of the base density affordable to very low-income Households.

WHWCNC Public Health and Homelessness Committee Agenda
2023-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
Neighborhood Council Committee Members:
Reina Cerros McCaughey, Co-Chair
Geoffrey Hobson-Co-Chair
Theresa Campbell
Harry Sherman-Stakeholder
WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: NCsupport@lacity.org Website: www.empowerla.org
Public Health and Homelessness
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
TuAug 29, 2023esday, August 29, 2023 6:30 p.m.

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

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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL-

APPROVAL OF MINUTES IF AVAILABLE

I. GOVERNMENT REPORTS

Public Safety
City Council Representative
Government Departments/Agencies, including Department of Neighborhood Empowerment

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – Comments from the public on non-agenda items within the Board’s subject matter Each speaker will be allowed two (2) minute(s)

New Business:

Item 1- Committee members introductions and roles.
Item 2-Review Code of Conduct rules, and meeting decorum.
Item 4-Discuss possible changes and Refreshing the PHH page.
Item 5-Discuss future projects for the committee to review and evaluate.

ADJOURNMENT: Time
Next Meeting: September 26, 2023 6:30 P.M.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org

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

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

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

Public Access of Records –
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.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.whc

ouncil.org

WHWCNC PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-09-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Public Safety Committee Meeting
Agenda
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
September 6, 2023
6:30 p.m.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas)
antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiaBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo
electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the
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 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
AGENDA
______________________________________________________________________________
Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comments are limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of
the committee.

Call to Order.
Roll call of members: Chair: Rachel Tabak, Board Members: Theresa Campbell, Chris Waddy,

Julie Waltrip, Varant Majarian

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives:Slo Fernandez (2) Seth

Samuels

Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per

speaker. 5. Approval of Committee Minutes if available for August 2, 2023
ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on October 11, 2023 at the same location.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los
Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide
reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and
activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids
and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please
make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting
the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email:
NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas –
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the 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.

www.whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early

Notification System (ENS)
Notice to Paid Representatives –
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you
to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section
48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please
contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
Public Access of Records –
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are
distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our
website: www.WHWCNC.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy
of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss at:
d.weiss@whcouncil.org.
Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance
policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws.
The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website
Sep 6, 2023

WHWCNC REGULAR FULL BOARD MEETING
2023-09-13 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Join us for the next Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 6:30pm at the LAFD 84 Community Room, 21050 Burbank Blvd.
On our agenda

Updated budget
Alcohol license: 5780 Canoga

Agenda: Sep 13, 2023

Community Services Committee Meeting
2023-09-18 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Community Services Committee Meeting September 18 2023 and supporting Docs

WHWCNC Governance Committee Meeting
2023-09-19 18:30 - 20:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Regular Governance Committee Meeting
Agenda
City of Los Angeles Fire Station 84,
Community room
21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
September 19 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the 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 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

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

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

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker.
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per speaker.
Approval of Committee Minutes: August 15, 2023.

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

Item One:
Review of qualifications for Harout Z. Aristakessian to apply for the Area 3 Business Representative position. Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Two:
Review of qualifications for Arturo Velasquez to apply for the Area 2 CBO position. Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Three:
Motion to review and reapprove amended Standing Rules. Revisions previously discussed and voted on, but subject to further discussion and revision per comments made in the July, 2023, full Board meeting. Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Four:
Review of board attendance and rules regarding board and committee members missing meetings. Discussion and possible roll call vote regarding action to be taken to address derelict members. Supporting document is posted for July through September but additional documents will be reviewed during meeting.

Item Five:
Discussion of Board retreat and topics including Board mission and goals. Location choice.

Item Six:
Discussion about the Budget meeting.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on October 17, 2023, at the Woodland Hills Library. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas –
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the 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.
www.whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

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

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

Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website.Sep 19, 2023

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Meeting - Cancelled
2023-09-21 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
The September 21 regular meeting of the PLUM Committee is cancelled.

Public Health and Homelessness Committee Meeting
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
PHH agenda 9-26-2023
West Valley Food Pantry NPG application and supporting documents
Pierce College Food Pantry NPG application
Public Health and Homelessness
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 6:30 p.m.

Mayor Bass Telephone Town Hall
2023-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Join Mayor Karen Bass for her first telephone town hall and an update on confronting the homelessness crisis, creating safer neighborhoods and making Los Angeles more livable for all.

Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee
2023-10-05 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Significant items for discussion are below. The full agenda is posted here: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/Plum_2023-10-05.pdf

Discussion and possible motion on planning cases ENV-2023-2927-CE and ZA-2023-2626ZAA, 23139 W. Collins., Woodland Hills, 91367. The applicant seeks a parcel map to subdivide one RA-1 lot into two lots with no proposed construction.
Discussion and possible motion on planning case ZA-2023-4553-CUB 23036-21040 W. Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Pascal Patisserie). The applicant seeks a Conditional Use Permit to allow for on-site sales of a full line of alcoholic beverages with a restaurant with 90 total seats, having hours of operation from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.
Discussion and possible motion on planning case. ADM-2023-6353-DB-SPP-HCA-WC-ED1, 21300 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The applicant proposes a two-phased density bonus Project which will provide 301 dwelling units (297 of which to be restricted affordable and 4 Manager’s Units). The units will be restricted affordable to both moderate and lower income households. The Project is seeking approval of a Project Permit Compliance Review and Density Bonus with three off menu incentives. This project is submitted through Executive Directive 1 and is presented to PLUM as a courtesy presentation.

WHWCNC BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD
COUNCIL
Oct 10, 2023
Agenda for
Special Budget Committee Meeting
& Possible Quorum-Meeting of Full NC
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Tuesday October 10 , 2023
6:30PM to 7:50PM.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor
contacte Karen DiaBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the 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 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted
by the presiding officer of the Committee .
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.
1. Call to Order. Roll call of members: Heath Kline, Budget Committee Chair as NC Treasurer, plus the Chair or Representative of each Committee
of the Board (one role per person with the limitation of one vote per committee).
2. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker.
3. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda within the purview of the committee).
(1) minute per speaker.
Items for discussion and possible action:
Stakeholder Public Comment will be taken on each agenda item: (2) minutes per speaker.
Item (1):
Review & discussion of last year’s adopted 2022-2023 FY budget & actual spending (attached)
Item (2):
Review & discussion of our adopted 2023-2024 FY current budget & YTD spending (attached)
Item (3):
Brief elevator presentations from each committee of the NC of what each committee sees as their
goals and their funding needs (what their committee will directly spend) if determined, to accomplish
these goals, and what they need from other committees or the entire NC, to carry out their goals.
Our Standing Committees are:
• Budget & Finance Heath Kline, Chair
• Community Services Joyce Fletcher, Chair
• Education Julie Waltrip, Chair
• Environmental Sustainability and Beautification Karen DiBiase, Chair
• Governance, Dena Weise, Chair,
• Outreach Chris Waddy & Tracy Rosen, Co-Chairs
• PLUM Don Patterson & Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
• Public Health & Homelessness Reina Cerros-McCaughey, Chair
• Transportation & Public Safety Rachel Tabak, Chair
• WHIP August Steurer & Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Each committee should be represented by one of its committee chairs (when there are co-chairs of the
committee) or another member of the committee if a chair is unable to attend or has another role on the
budget committee to maximize participation, points of view expressed, and number of participants
voting.
Item (4.):
Discussion and possible action:
The following action may be necessary to support expenditures that exceed the funds available in their
proper budget category for pending expenditure item(s) should they be approved by the board.
Motion to make a reallocation of funds assigned to budget categories that are:
• Office/Operational Expenditures† $11,901.46 unspent-available $9,703
† Note this budget category has future monthly reoccurring costs-obligations not reflected in the available funds
amount.
• Outreach Expenditures $16,050 unspent-available $15,049.01
• Election Expenditures $750 unspent-available $0
• Neighborhood Purposes Grants (NPG) Expenditures $7,700 unspent-available $7,700
• Community Improvement Projects (CIP) Expenditures $5,000 unspent-available $5,000
See Item (2.) FY2023-2024 budget attachment.
Roll call vote. (if applicable).
ADJOURNMENT: The time, date, and location of the next Budget Committee meeting will be
announced. See Public Posting of Agendas section below.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los
Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to
ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or
other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your
request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood
Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas –
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
● A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the 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.
● www.whcouncil.org
● You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)
Notice to Paid Representatives –
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and
report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq. More information is available at
ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or
ethics.commission@lacity.org
Public Access of Records –
In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the
board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.WHWCNC.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition,
if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Dena Weiss at: d.weiss@whcouncil.org.
Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural
matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our
website.
Office/

Board Meeting
2023-10-11 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States

WHWCNC REGULAR BOARD MEETING
2023-10-11 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
Community Room

21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
October 11, 2023
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Board Members:
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Paul Lawler
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss, Rachel Tabak
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Theresa Campbell
Area 6 –Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Lillian / Joyce Fletcher
At-Large – August Steurer, Bobbie Wasserman
Youth Member – Vacant seat

*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.

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 (2) minutes per speaker and 10 minutes total due to limited timing at the firestation venue.

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 13, 2023 (5 minutes)

See posted support document Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports (5 minutes)

President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Chris Waddy
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(23-058) Approval of MER for September 2023

For discussion and action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the Board to approve the September 2023 Monthly Expense Report (MER).

See posted Financial Support document Roll Call Vote
Item No. 2
Geraldine Weiss, Governance, Chair
(23-059) Stakeholders Appointment to Area 3, CBO Seat

For discussion and action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Harout Aristakessian to the Area 3 Community Based Organization board seat.

Roll Call Vote

Item No. 3
PLUM, Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs
(23-060) ZA-2023-4553-CUB Pascal Patisserie
21040-C W Victory Blvd, Unit 40-C Woodland Hills CA 91367

For Discussion and action: (10 minutes)

MOTION: As pertaining to Case ZA -2023-4553-CUB for Pascal Patisserie, a bakery and restaurant located at 21040-C W Victory Blvd, Unit 40C, Woodland Hills, CA 91367., having held one public meeting for:

A CUB Conditional Use Beverage Permit to allow beer, wine and distilled spirits for onsite consumption only, in conjunction with an existing full-service restaurant, and patio.
The request will allow the applicant to offer dinner and will be an added value to a clientele looking for a broader range of beverage choices, therefore providing a benefit to the community.
The applicant is requesting a CUB to allow a full-line type 47, acholic beverages, for onsite consumption only; in conjunction within a 4,010 S.F. existing restaurant with 84 interior seats and 6 outdoor seats, hour of operation 7:00am to 11:00pm daily.

WHEREAS, the applicant attests that the following is true:

1) The establishment has been in continuous operation at the same location since 2016 and maintains permits to operate a bakery and restaurant.
2) There is more than the required number of parking spaces.
3) The establishment has not been the subject of nuisance abatement and has not been issued any citations or violations by the LAPD; and,
4) The establishment meets the indoor and outdoor seating limits of the Restaurant Beverage Program; and,
5) The establishment is not a drive-through fast-food restaurant; and,
6) The restaurant is not part of a multi-tenant entitlement; and,
7) The hours of operation will have restaurant service and alcohol sales from:
7 AM to 11PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
8) There is no minimum drink purchase required of patrons; and,
9) No employee, while working, is allowed to solicit or accept any alcoholic or non- alcoholic beverage from any customer while on the premises; and,
10) Outdoor food and beverage service shall be limited to seated patrons; and,
11) All portions of the restaurant used for private events are subject to all these provisions and hours of operation stated herein; and,
12) Complaints shall be responded to within 24 hours by the restaurant. The restaurant shall maintain a log of all calls and emails, detailing the date the complaint was received, the nature of the complaint, and the manner in which the complaint was resolved. This log shall be made available to the Department of City Planning upon
Request. Within the restaurant, the interior shall be adequately illuminated so as to make
discernible all objects and persons, or have a minimum average surface illumination of 2.0 foot-candles (21.5 lx); and,
13) The restaurant shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the conditions and activities on the premises and within the parking areas under its control do not adversely affect or
detract from the quality of life for near-by properties, property owners, and businesses; and,
14) Within 24 hours of its occurrence, all graffiti on the property under the restaurant’s control shall be removed or painted over to match the color of the surface to which it is applied; and,
15) All trash and recycling bins under control of the restaurant shall be kept closed and locked at all times when they are not in use, and shall be maintained such that they do not overflow; and,
16) The restaurant shall comply with California Labor Code 6404.5 which prohibits the smoking of tobacco or any non-tobacco substance, including from electronic smoking devices or hookah pipes, within any enclosed place of employment; and,
17) The owner or the operator will reapply under the Restaurant Beverage Program if there is: (A) a change in State alcohol license type or (B) a modification to the floor plan, including, but not limited to, floor area or number of seats or (C) a change in the ownership or the operator of the restaurant or (D) the existing CUB will expire within the next 12 months; and,
18) The City shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance with all of these requirements; and,
19) A copy of the approval requirements from City Planning shall be retained on the premises, at all times, and produced upon request by the Police Department, the Department of Building and Safety, the Department of City Planning, or the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and,
20) Prior to the Conditional Use Permit final approval, the owner and operator shall execute and record a covenant and agreement satisfactory to the Director of Planning, acknowledging that the owner and operator shall agree to comply with each of the provisions set forth in the determination letter. A certified copy bearing the Recorder’s number and date shall be provided to the Department of City Planning. The agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs or assigns. The agreement with the requirements attached must be submitted to the Department of City Planning for approval before being recorded; and,
21) The applicant shall provide an ABC compliant barrier around the outside patio to separate the patio from persons in the parking lot.

WHEREAS the above conditions follow the proposed requirements for the current Restaurant Beverage Program.

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council, for the statements stated herein, recommends that this PLUM Motion regarding the CUB Conditional Use Permit application submitted on behalf of restaurant Pascal Patisserie located at 21040-C Victory Blvd – Unit 40C, receive support of the Board of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council.

FURTHER, 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 its subsequent recommendation to support this application as presented on October 11, 2023

See posted Support document Roll Call Vote

Item No. 4
PLUM, Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs
(23-061) AA-2023-2925-PMLA; ZA-2023-2926-ZAA; ENV-2023-2927-CE
23139 Collins Street, Woodland Hills CA 91367
For discussion and action: (10 minutes)

The applicant is proposing to subdivide an RA-1 zoned lot into 2 lots creating a flag lot on the rear of the property. Applicant is also requesting a Zoning Administrator adjustment regarding under width access stem at the midpoint of the rear lot.

MOTION
As pertaining to Cases AA-2023-2925-PMLA and ZA-2023-2926-ZAA, having held 1 public PLUM in person meeting for the application to permit subdivision of the parcel at 23139 Collins St. Woodland Hills, into two lots, creating a flag lot in the rear, in an RA-1 zone, and the application for Zoning Administrator adjustment to allow 20 ft. lot width, at the midpoint of the proposed rear lot, in lieu of the required 70 ft. minimum lot width, the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee hereby finds that:

WHEREAS, based on the Preliminary Parcel Map, dated 4/20/23, provided by the applicant as part of the application, the proposed lot split does not involve a parcel landlocked by topography; and,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Parcel Map, dated 4/20/23, provided by the applicant as part of the application, shows 2 lots conforming to zoning regulations for square footage. However, the rear flag lot is 20 ft. wide at the midpoint and thus does not conform to the lot width requirement of minimum 70 feet at the midpoint for RA-1 zoned parcels as defined by Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Article 2, Sections 12.03 (lot width definition) and 12.07. C. 4, (“RA” Suburban Zone Standards minimum width requirement); and,

WHEREAS, the proposed lot split and subsequent development can impinge on the animal keeping privileges of adjoining property owners authorized by the RA-1 zoning regulations, and thus deprive owners of the value of the RA-1 zoning which they chose; and,

WHEREAS, the proposed lot split will result in a nonconforming flag lot increasing the density, in a very low density residential community as designated by the General Plan, and thus deprive Walnut Acres owners of the value of the RA-1 zoning; and,

WHEREAS, the proposed lot split and nonconforming flag lot will potentially create privacy issues and conflicts with adjoining residents, and will potentially depreciate the value of adjoining properties; and,

WHEREAS, flag lots change the character of the Walnut Acres community and have the potential to destroy the character and semi-rural atmosphere of the entire Walnut Acres RA-1 zoned community thus depriving Walnut Acres owners of the value of the RA-1 zoning; and,

WHEREAS, the CD3 Council Office and the South Valley Area Planning Commission have opposed lot splits in the neighborhood in the past, and there have been no new lot splits approved in Walnut Acres since 2006; and,

WHEREAS, most existing flag lots in the Walnut Acres community pre-date and do not comply with the current regulations, and according to City Planning may not be developable because they cannot meet current fire regulations, and thus set no precedent for these applications, and,

WHEREAS, due to the numerous negative impacts of flag lots on the Walnut Acres community, and especially on the five properties adjoining the project site, an adjustment of the width of the proposed rear lot from 70 ft. to 20 ft., at the midpoint, creating an nonconforming flag lot, is not warranted; and,

WHEREAS, a title search for the property reveals a Grant Deed that restricts

further subdivision of the property without written permission of the Grantors; and,

WHEREAS, according to the SB 9 Fact Sheet, issued by California Department of Housing and Community Development, dated March 2022, parcels located in agricultural zones, thus RA-1 zoned properties, are not subject to SB 9 mandates.

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee, for the findings and conditions stated herein above, finds that the application for subdivision of an RA-1 zoned parcel at 23139 Collins Street into two lots creating a flag lot, and the application for Zoning Administrator adjustment for midpoint lot width nonconformance not receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council.

AND FURTHERMORE, 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 its subsequent recommendation to not support these applications as presented to the WHWCNC Board on Oct. 11, 2023.

Item No. 5

Public Safety and Transportation, Rachel Tabak, Chair
(23-062) Motion to Support Recommendations Proffered by the Councilmember’s Office to Caltrans

For discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Traffic safety has long been a concern on State Highway 27 / Topanga Canyon Blvd. While traffic studies and piecemeal safety improvements have been proposed and/or implemented by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the Warner Center Neighborhood Protection Plan Committee (a subcommittee of the Warner Center 2035 Plan Implementation Board), many of proposals/implementation pause at Topanga Canyon Blvd. because it falls under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

Councilmember Blumenfield’s Office – specifically the Councilmember’s Legislative Director Jeff Jacobberger, and Woodland Hills Field Deputy/Land Use Planning Deputy Seth Samuels – have been working with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, State Senator Henry Stern’s Office, and State Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s Office to coordinate a meeting with Caltrans to review and (hopefully) implement the proposed traffic safety improvements on Topanga Canyon Blvd.

WE, the Public Safety Committee of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council, THEREFORE MOVE to bolster the following recommendations proffered by the Councilmember’s Office to Caltrans:

General Requests:

Reassess the need for, and hours of, peak hour lanes.

Peak-hour lanes in both directions in both AM and PM? Do they need to run from 7a-10a and then again from 3p-7p? Do we need them on Saturdays? If parking was allowed from 9a-4p (instead of 10a-3p) and on Saturdays, would that help the businesses on Topanga Canyon Blvd? Caltrans and/or LADOT should have traffic counts to help make this determination.

Change the parking time limit from 1 hour to 2 hours.

1 hour is way too short. It discourages people from parking there; less people parking means that the curb lane becomes a raceway even during the non-peak hours.

Upgrade all curb ramps to fully ADA-compliant ramps; and repair all broken sidewalks
Plant lots of street trees

There is a need to reassess the species of trees that are planted in the public right-of-way

Relocate Metro Line 150 and LADOT bus stops as needed.
Taking TCB Out of the State Highway Network (at least a portion of it)

Location-Specific Requests:

at Sherman Way: There is a short gap in the Sherman Way bike lanes at Topanga Canyon Blvd.
at Gault: signalize the crosswalk at OLV Catholic Church and potentially install a mid-block refuge island.
at Hart/Bell Creek: the City’s long-range plan calls for creating biking/walk paths on all our waterways, including Bell Creek, so it may make sense to add a signalized ped/bike crossing.
at Vanowen: it does not look like the sidewalk on the west side of TCB alongside the AT&T Building is ADA-compliant.

Get an access agreement from AT&T if needed and create a minimum 5 foot-wide sidewalk along this section.

b/w Oxnard St. / Burbank Blvd.: in the southbound direction (at least on weekends), people race down the curb peak hour lane from Oxnard, and then have to cut in because there are always cars parked once you get closer to Burbank.

Roll Call Vote

Item No. 6
Public Health and Homelessness Committee, Reina Cerros-McCaughey and Geoffrey Hobson, Co-Chairs
(23-063) Motion to approve $2,000 for a Neighborhood Purpose Grant for the West Valley Food Pantry

For discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion to approve $2.000 for a Neighborhood Purpose grant for the West Valley Food Pantry . The West Valley Food Pantry currently feeds approximately 700 families a week. Due to inflationary costs of food, housing, utilities, medication, and numerous other expenses, its numbers are on the rise. As it endeavors to feed the hungry in our community, it has asked the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council for financial support to help it do just that. The money received from this grant would go directly to the purchase of food and necessities for its seniors, families with school age children, and the homeless. The funding will come from the NPG line item as approved by the board in the 2023-2023 Administrative Packet.
For further information see:

https://www.westvalleyfoodpantry.org The West Valley Food Pantry works to end hunger in the San Fernando Valley. We do this by providing food and supportive services for individuals and families in need. Open Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm, Friday 9:30am – 12:00pm

See posted Support documents Roll Call Vote

Item No. 7
Public Health and Homelessness Committee, Reina Cerros-McCaughey and Geoffrey Hobson, Co-Chairs
(23-064) Motion to approve $1,500 for a Neighborhood Purpose Grant for The Foundation for Pierce College

For discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion to approve $1,500 for a Neighborhood Purpose Grant for The Foundation for Pierce College Basic Needs program. The program currently serves over 900 students. The Foundation provides college students with direct food supplies, housing support, as well as other resources such as scholarships as needed by individual students. The foundation is assisting the Brahma Bodega as it provides a store shopping experience for its students within the campus bodega. Students are welcome to shop and take basic goods such as prepared meals, snacks, and beverages. Students are treated with dignity and respect when shopping at the bodega. It is requesting a donation to the general fund for the benefit of the students in need. See https://www.lapc.edu. The funding will come from the NPG line item as approved by the board in the 2023-2023 Administrative Packet.

See posted Support documents Roll Call Vote

Item No. 8
Environmental Sustainability and Beautification Committee, Karen DiBiase, Chair
(23-065) Motion for the board to approve funding up to $300.00 to purchase a Heavy Duty Folding Portable Steel Cart/Wagon

For discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to approve funding up to $300.00 to purchase a Heavy Duty Folding Portable Steel Cart/Wagon, or similar, for use during “First Saturday” clean-ups and other NC cleanup projects. Many streets are littered with trash, overgrown weeds and brush. The NC participates with the community in cleanups to provide a more safe and beautiful environment. The funding will come from the Environmental Committee Budget line item ($1,000) as approved by the board in the 2023-2023 Administrative Packet.

Item No. 9
Community Outreach, Chris Waddy and Tracey Rosen, Co-Chairs
(23-066) Motion for the Board to Approve Participation in Broomstick Bash (no cost)

For discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion to have a table at the 2023 Woodland Hills Recreation Center’s Broomstick Bash. (See flyer attached).
In the past, The Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council has participated at the Halloween party (Broomstick Bash) hosted by The Woodland Hills Recreation Center. This is a free event open to the
public. It is a great way to connect with the families of Woodland Hills. The Broomstick Bash is back and The Rec Center is looking for the Neighborhood Council to support the event by having The Neighborhood
Council’s presence. The Neighborhood Council’s participation would come at no cost to the NC.
See posted Support document Roll Call Vote
Item No. 10
Community Outreach, Chris Waddy and Tracey Rosen, Co-Chairs
(23-067) Motion for the board to create a Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council YouTube Channel.

For discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

The Neighborhood Council will use YouTube (along with other forms of media) to promote neighborhood council membership, attendance at meetings, promotion of approved and authorized neighborhood council events, and inform the community about the services and resources available. A YouTube channel makes it easy to share information across all digital platforms i.e., the website, Instagram, and Facebook. According to The BONC Digital Communications Policy 6.3.” The establishment or closure of a Neighborhood Council Digital Communications account must be approved by official action of the neighborhood council.” The motion passed 6 yes 0 no 0 abstain on September 25, 2023.
Roll Call Vote

Committee Reports, (10 minutes)

Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Chris Waddy and Tracey Rosen, Co-Chairs
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Public Health and Homelessness Committee –Reina Cerros-McCaughey and Geoffrey Hobson, Co-Chairs
Public Safety and Transportation –Rachel Tabak, Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Ad-hoc Committee – Flight Path and Noise Advisory Committee, Martin Lipkin, Chair

Area Reports (5 minutes)

Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Paul Lawler
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss, Rachel Tabak
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Theresa Campbell
Area 6 –Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Lillian / Joyce Fletcher
Adjournment of Meeting

The next Regular Board meeting will be held in person on November 8, 2023, once more at the Firestation # 84, unless otherwise indicated. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting dates for the 2023 -2024 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 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 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 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.orgOct 11, 2023

Community Services Committee Meeting
2023-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
This is a public meeting of the Community Services Committee to be held on October 16, 2023 at 7pm at Fire Station #84
The agenda is available at Oct 16, 2023

Sepulveda Basin Community Plan
2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Join us for a Community Meeting In Person or Virtual
on October 17 and 18!
The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, in partnership with Council Districts 2, 3, 4 and 6, the Office of the Mayor and multiple federal, state and local partners, invites you to the upcoming Community Meetings for the Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan in-person on Tuesday October 17th and virtual on Wednesday October 18th.
Both meetings will include an update on the Vision Plan and a presentation on the draft plan for the future of the Basin. The in-person meeting will include an interactive open house where you’ll be able to ask questions directly with project team members. We want your feedback as we propose enhancements for the Sepulveda Basin.
In Person
Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Encino Community Center 4935 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Format: Presentation followed by an open house
Virtual
Date: October 18, 2023
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom bit.ly/sbvpcm3
Format: Presentation and moderated Q&A
RSVP at bit.ly/cm3sbvp. The RSVP is not required, but helps us better accommodate everyone.
These community meetings are a series of meetings, workshops, and events meant to gather ideas and feedback from the communities surrounding the Sepulveda Basin, the greater Valley community, and region.
Your participation in this process is essential to achieving a unified vision for this important public space. We hope you can join us!

Governance Committee Meeting
2023-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Oct 17, 2023
Regular Governance Committee Meeting
Agenda
City of Los Angeles Fire Station 84,
Community room
21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
October 17, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the committee’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the committee is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer.

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

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

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

Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker.
Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (1) minute per speaker.
Approval of Committee Minutes: August 15, 2023.

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

Item One:
Harout Z. Aristakessian is an Alternative Board member for Area 3. He previously provided documents to show that he also qualifies for the CBO position. As he is already a Board member, a motion is made to transfer him from his Alternate position to the CBO position.

See the WHWCNC Bylaws:

Section 6: Other Election Related Language

Alternates: For each area, one (1) Alternate Area Representative shall be selected pursuant to the Elections Rules and Procedures. The Alternate Representative must attend all Board meetings of the Neighborhood Council. The Alternate Representative shall be a voting member of the Neighborhood Council at any Neighborhood Council Board meeting where the corresponding Area Representative is absent.

If an Area Representative resigns or is removed from office, the corresponding Alternate Representative shall become the Representative for that area for the remainder of the Representative’s elected term.

Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Two:
Two prior Board members wish to reapply to be on the Board. At the last Board meeting, it was suggested that we post on social media, the exact positions that are vacant and do more outreach in order to invite stakeholders, who are currently unaware of the vacant seats, to also apply. In order to make the process fair and accessible for all, a motion is made to temporarily postpone voting on qualifications of potential Board members, until this outreach has been done.

Roll call vote.

If the motion is supported, move on to item 5. If not supported, consider items 3 and 4.

Item Three:
Review of qualifications for Arturo Velasquez to apply for the Area 2 CBO position.

Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.
Item Four:
Review of qualifications for Aaron Quantz to apply for the Area 3 CBO position.

Supporting document is posted.

Roll call vote.

Item Five:
Discussion of Board retreat and agenda topics including Board mission and goals. The retreat will be on November 4, 2023, at 10:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Fire station 84. A draft of suggested topics to be discussed are posted.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on November 21, 2023, at the Woodland Hills Library. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas –
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

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

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

Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website.

Environmental Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
2023-10-18 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
Please note that the Environmental Committee Meeting on October 18th has been cancelled

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee
2023-10-19 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, October 19. Significant items for discussion are below, the full agenda can be found here: Click here for October 19, 2023 PLUM Meeting agenda

Discussion and possible motion on planning cases TBD (To Be Determined), 6464 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, 91367. The Applicant proposes a 276 dwelling unit mixed-use multi-family Project in the Downtown District of the WC 2035 Plan Area. The Project will include 271,618square feet of Floor Area, inclusive of 4,045 square feet of ground floor commercial uses. The Project is seeking a Project Permit Compliance Review and two off-menu density bonus incentives and will restrict 10% of the base density affordable to very low-income Households.

Community Outreach Committee Meeting
2023-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Our next Community Outreach Committee meeting will be on Monday, October 23rd at 6:30pm. Please note the change of location as we will be meeting at the LAFD Station #84 for this meeting.
The agenda can be found at Oct 23, 2023

Share your thoughts about walking & driving at night to make our streets safer
2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Toole Design will be holding up to six conversations with Los Angeles-area residents on Thursday and Friday (November 2-3) to learn about the behaviors and experiences of people walking and driving at night. This work is part of a study funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and will serve to educate transportation professionals across the country in making our streets safer for all users.

They would love to learn about your experience! As a “thank you” for participating, each participant will receive a $40 Visa gift card and (if they attend an in-person meeting) refreshments. The conversations will be held on the following dates/times:

· Thursday, November 2, 2023
o Noon – 1:30pm (VIRTUAL!)
o 3:30-5pm (VIRTUAL)
o 6:00 -7:00 pm (Woodland Hills Library)

· Friday, November 3, 2023
o 9:30-11am (South LA Cafe)
o 11:30am – 1pm (South LA Cafe)
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Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee Regular Meeting
2023-11-02 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The PLUM Committee will be holding its regular meeting on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Significant items for discussion are below. The full agenda can be view here: Click for full agenda.

Presentation by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s Office on 2035 Warner Center Plan Implementation Board and Neighborhood Protection Program
Discussion and possible motion on planning cases TBD (To Be Determined), 6464 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, 91367. The Applicant proposes a 276 dwelling unit mixed-use multi-family Project in the Downtown District of the WC 2035 Plan Area. The Project will include 271,618 square feet of Floor Area, inclusive of 4,045 square feet of ground floor commercial uses. The Project is seeking a Project Permit Compliance Review and two off-menu density bonus incentives and will restrict 10% of the base density affordable to very low- income Households.
Discussion and possible motion regarding a request for the installation of a dog park/pet elimination area to be included in the proposed project, Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 6464 Canoga Ave. Woodland Hills, 91367.
Consideration of recommending Matt Richman to be appointed as a stakeholder representative on the PLUM Committee.

Community Services Committee Meeting
2023-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Meeting Agenda
Community Services Committee
Monday, November 6, 2023
7:00 p.m.
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City of Los Angeles Fire Station #84 Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Parking is available in the lot across the street.
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WHWCNC FULL REGULAR BOARD MEETING
2023-11-08 06:30 - 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
Community Room

200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

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

21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
November 8, 2023
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

Board Members:
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Paul Lawler
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Harout Z. Aristakessian
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss,
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Theresa Campbell
Area 6 –Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Lillian / Joyce Fletcher
At-Large – August Steurer, Bobbie Wasserman
Youth Member – Vacant seat

*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.

AGENDA
Click here for Supporting documents for NC Board Meeting Agenda Nov 2023 (1)
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 (2) minutes per speaker and 10 minutes total due to limited timing at the firestation venue.

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 – October 11, 2023 (5 minutes)

See posted support document Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports (5 minutes)

President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Chris Waddy
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(23-068) Approval of MER for October 2023

For discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the Board to approve the October 2023 Monthly Expense Report (MER).

This MER will be distributed at the board meeting. The City Clerk has not made the document available as of the agenda posting time.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. 2
Dena Weiss, President and Heath Kline, Treasurer
(23-069) $1,000 Budget Reallocation to Provide Funds for Refreshments

For discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Whereas, The FY23-24 Budget that the Board approved last June did not provide any funding for food and refreshments at NC meetings, retreats, and outreach events as we have traditionally done under the Office/Operational Expenditure Category budget category.
Whereas, the Outreach Expenditure Category has a been previously allocated $ 16,050 of which $600.99 has been spent or allocated, leaving $15,449.01 unspent, unincumbered, and available.
Therefore, The WHWCNC Board directs the Treasurer to make the following updates to our 23-24 NC Annual Budget and file it with the City Clerk as required:

Reduce by $1,000 the Outreach Expenditure Category from $16,050.00 to $15,050.00

2.) Increase by $1,000 the Office/Operational Expenditure Category from $11,901.56 to $12,901.56 and add the subcategory allocation for: Food & Refreshments For NC Meetings, Retreats, & Outreach Events $1,000.

See FY23-24 Budget previously posted as part of the November 23 Supporting Documents.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. 3
Community Services Committee – Chair, Joyce Fletcher
(23 -070) Funding for NC Booth at the Grateful Hearts/Disaster Preparedness Fair Event on April 6, 2024
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the Board to approve funding of $500.00 from the WHWNC Budget / General Outreach fund to
purchase a WHWCNC booth at the 15th Annual Grateful Hearts / Disaster Preparedness Fair event to be held on
April 6, 2024 from 9AM – 5PM at Warner Ranch Park. This event will combine two events, The Grateful Hearts Event and the annual Disaster Preparedness Fair.

This local event raises funds to support our local responders and provide essential items for firefighters and police officers which are not covered by City budgets. Fire Station 84 provides free meeting space for WHWCNC committees and the monthly WHWCNC Board Meeting. The booth provides an opportunity for all board members to meet with stakeholders and discuss issues and concerns that affect the stakeholders of Woodland Hills and the West Valley. Early approval of this event will provide adequate time to advertise our participation in the event to our stakeholders.

See posted flyer Roll Call Vote

Item No. 4
Community Services Committee – Chair, Joyce Fletcher
(23 -071) Funding to Replace (4) Torn or Missing WHWCNC Banners on Poles on Ventura Blvd
Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to approve funding up to $900.00 from the WHWCNC Budget / General Outreach to replace (4) double sided torn or missing WHWCNC Banners on poles on Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills.
The vendor is A3 Visual (a AAA Flag & Banner company) which is an approved vendor.
The banners were destroyed by heavy rain storms and high winds.

See posted invoice and photographs Roll Call Vote

Item No. 5
PLUM, Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs
(23 -072) Toll Brothers Apartment Development (mixed use)
6464 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, 91367

Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)

Applicant proposes to demolish a vacant, 1960’s earthquake-damaged red brick and glass Filmation building on
corner of Canoga Ave. and Victory Blvd. and construct new 8-story mixed-use structure with 276 residential units
(21 units set aside for Very Low Income [VLI] ) and 4,045 SF of commercial space under State law AB 2097
which supersedes the 2035 Warner Center Specific Plan, mandating that no conditions can be attached to any
motion the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Board adopts. However, the Neighborhood
Council can make recommendations which the LA Planning Department can discuss with the Applicant.

Motion:
As pertaining to the proposed Toll Brothers apartments/mixed-use building (No Planning Case Number assigned)
at 6464 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, after having held three (3) live public meetings for the application filed by Toll Brothers, for mixed-use structure project in the Downtown District of the Warner Center Plan under
AB 2097, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Board hereby finds that:

WHEREAS, the proposed project is in basic compliance with the 2035 Warner Center Specific Plan; and

WHEREAS, the proposed project adheres to all of the requirements of the Downtown District of the 2035 Warner Center Specific Plan without requesting variances or exemptions except those granted under State laws; and

WHEREAS, the building will provide 276 residential units, with at least 21 units offered at Very Low Income (VLI) rental rates set by the State, as well as 4,045 SF of commercial space as required in a mixed-use structure in the WC Downtown District; and

WHEREAS, the 11,940 SF of usable Publicly Available Open Space (PAOS) exceeds the Specific Plan requirements; and

WHEREAS, at least 30% of the 438 vehicle parking spaces will provide EV charging with additional EV stations added in the future; and

WHEREAS, all 42 existing trees on the site will be removed and replaced with a total of 84 newly- planted shade producing trees in the PAOS, parklette and other areas; and

WHEREAS, the developer has modified the architecture to reflect agreements with the WHWCNC PLUM Committee; and

WHEREAS, all building materials and equipment will be stored on-site; and

WHEREAS, the issues of the dog relief area location and size are a significant question, a request/recommendation with possible solution(s) has been drafted in a letter from the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council which the community hopes will be adopted and implemented by Toll Brothers for this project;

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that for the findings and recommendations stated herein, that application and plans submitted by Toll Brothers for its application for a mixed-use, VLI residential building at 6464 Canoga Avenue in Warner Center receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC).

We also propose 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 on November 8, 2023.

See posted report Roll Call Vote

Item No. 6
PLUM, Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs
(23-073) Toll Brothers Apartment Development
6464 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, 91367

Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion related to a specific request for the installation of a dog park / dog bathroom area to be included in the proposed project, Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 6464 Canoga Avenue Woodland Hills 91367 as the development allows residents to have dogs.

RE: Letter per Community Dog Park / Dog Bathroom Area
Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 6464 Canoga Ave. Woodland Hills, 91367
The Los Angeles Development Review Process provides an overview of the entire development process, describes what circumstances will trigger a particular review process, and provides the chronological processes that must be completed before proceeding to further reviews.
The Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council provides recommendations related to the City of Los Angeles policies, standards, and regulations on land use, property development and construction review which are designed to help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, while protecting the rights and privileges of property owners.
At certain times the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council may feel the need to weigh in on a particular component within a development in an effort to better serve the health, safety and welfare of its citizens.
Therefore, as pertaining to the installation of a dog park / pet bathroom area at development Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 6464 Canoga Ave. Woodland Hills, 91367, a new mixed use 8 story building at the corner of Canoga Ave. and Victory Blvd. in the Downtown District of Warner Center with 276 residential units and 4,045 sf of retail space with 27 or 28 units) offered at Very Low Income (VLI) rental rates which are set by the State.
Whereas, the project will provide amenities including Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS), 11,679 SF (15% of site area) as required. And the project proposes 11,940 SF—mostly along Victory Blvd and a meandering walkway park-let along Canoga Ave. Two large furnished outdoor patios will be provided for resident use only, and
Whereas, the developer plans to provide a dog washing station for resident use and the developer also plans to allow resident dogs to use the Victory Blvd. public right of way located in front of the dog washing station for use by resident dogs, as a dog bathroom area, and
Whereas, this public right of way is not fenced and therefore this could be a hazard to cars and both dogs and residents who may try to use it as a dog bathroom area, and
Whereas, as the LA DOT has future plans to widen Victory Blvd. and will use the right of way for street widening, and
Whereas, Victory Blvd. is a busy street with no fences, and fencing could provide a danger to a car and driver should an automobile accident occur, and
Whereas, the public right of way is generally not an appropriate location for a dog bathroom area as it would be dangerous for animals and residents, and
Whereas, establishing a specified safe dog park/ dog bathroom area also works to reduce pet waste issues in a community by centralizing dog deposits in one designated area, which is a win for everyone.
Therefore, the Woodland Hills -Warner Center Neighborhood Council recommends the following:

a) The developer provides an enclosed dog bathroom area on the project’s Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS) as the project allows residents to have dogs.
b) The developer identifies an area situated on the southeast side of the project and/or preferably towards the back of the community easily accessible to all residents. Dog parks / dog bathroom areas do not necessarily have to be large nor located on perfectly flat areas and can occupy a piece of land in the community that is not suitable for other uses due to a slope or rough terrain.
d) Use of decomposed granite could be used as it is extremely durable, requires minimal upkeep and is more environmentally friendly.

Specially designed artificial turfs for pet bathroom areas are also available.

WHEREAS the above letter is concurrent with the PLUM Committee recommendation for the proposed project:
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council, for the statements stated herein, recommends that this PLUM Letter regarding a dog park/pet bathroom area located at Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 6464 Canoga Ave. Woodland Hills, 91367 receive approval of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council.
The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommends 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 its subsequent supporting recommendation.

Roll Call Vote

Committee Reports, (10 minutes)

Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Chris Waddy and Tracey Rosen, Co-Chairs
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Public Health and Homelessness Committee –Reina Cerros-McCaughey and Geoffrey Hobson, Co-Chairs
Public Safety and Transportation –No Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs

Area Reports (5 minutes)

Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Paul Lawler
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Theresa Campbell
Area 6 –Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Lillian / Joyce Fletcher
Adjournment of Meeting

The next Regular Board meeting will be held in person on December 13, 2023, once more at the Firestation # 84, unless otherwise indicated. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for the 2023 -2024 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.

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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

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