First Saturdays Clean-Up
2023-12-02 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Our next First Saturdays neighborhood clean-up will be on Saturday, December 2nd at approximately 8am in the Candy Cane Lane neighborhood.

Candy Cane Lane area needs a little community help from the Neighborhood Council.

Let’s meet at the corner of Winnetka Ave/Martha St. (next to the freeway). We can start at the corner with picking up the trash and then work our way down Martha St. towards Corbin St. There are some leaves piled near the drains that should be picked up before any rain comes.

Please bring water, gloves, and a can-do attitude. Rakes and bags to be provided.
8am-11am

For more information, please email Karen DiBiase at k.dibiase@whcouncil.org

Education Committee 12/5/23
2023-12-05 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The WHWCNC Education Committee hosts its regular meeting in a new location. Please come Tuesday December 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM to the Community Room at the Woodland Hills Fire Station # 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364. All are welcome. For agenda and minutes, click here: Dec 5, 2023

Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee Regular Meeting
2023-12-07 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, December 7, 2023. The significant item for discussion is below. Download the full agenda here.

Discussion and possible motion on planning cases ZA-2023-6534-ZAA; AA-2023-6519-PMLA; and ENV-2023-6520-CE. 22840 Calvert St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The applicant proposes to subdivide a single-family parcel to two parcels. The applicant seeks an adjustment to permit a 20-foot mid-point lot width in lieu of 70-feet in the RA zone (flag lot condition).

WHWCNC Full Board Meeting
2023-12-13 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Neighborhood Council Governing Board Officers:
President Dena Weiss
Vice President Chris Waddy
Secretary, Karen DiBiase
Treasurer Heath Kline Parliamentarian Don Patterson
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA

WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

Regular Full Board Meeting
City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84, in the Community Room

200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

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

21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
December 13, 2023
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.
IN PERSON BOARD MEETING WITH VIRTUAL MEETING OPTION FOR STAKEHOLDERS BY TELECONFERENCE
Zoom Meeting Option Online or By Telephone
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96493712127 )
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 964 9371 2127 and Press #
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.

Stakeholders using the virtual meeting option who wish to address the Neighborhood Council must (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96493712127 ) or dial 1 669 900 6833 and enter Webinar ID # 964 9371 2127 and then press # to join the meeting (at this time participation via Zoom is an option for the public, but NOT WHWCNC board members). Join Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS
Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting, or per the following:
[1] In person at the meeting; ([2] by clicking the ‘raise hand’ button via Zoom during the period allotted for public comment; or [3] by dialing *9 (if joining the meeting via telephone) to ‘raise hand’ during the period allotted for public comment when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard when the respective item is being considered.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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. AB 361 UPDATES: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance at the meeting and only real-time public comment is required. If the there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.

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

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 – November 8, 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
(23-074) 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).

See October MER (23 pages) included in Dec. supporting documents. Roll Call Vote

Item No. 2
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(23-075) Approval of MER for November 2023
For discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

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

See November MER (16 pages) included in Dec. supporting documents. Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance
(23-076) Stakeholders Appointment to Area 2 Residential Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint either Julian Tu or Masha Dowell to the Area 2 Residential Representative Board seat. The person with the most votes will become the Residential Representative and the runner up will become the Alternate Representative.

Qualification at Governance: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote
Item No. 4
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance
(23-077) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 2 CBO Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Peter Haber to the Area 2 CBO Representative Board seat.

Qualification at Governance: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote
Item No. 5
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance
(23-078) Stakeholders Appointment to Area 3 Business Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint either Eric Lipp or Dean Mathew to the Area 3 Business Representative Board seat. The person with the most votes will become the Business Representative and the runner up will enter a run-off election to become the Alternate Representative (see item 6).

Qualification at Governance: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 6
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance
(23-079) Stakeholders Appointment to Area 3 Alternate Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint either the runner-up the Business Representative board vote (see item 5) or Scott Saccoccio to the Alternate Board seat.

Qualification at Governance: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote
Item No. 7
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance
(23-080) Stakeholders Appointment to Area 5 Alternate Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Steve Sommers to the Area 5 Alternate Representative Board seat.

Qualification at Governance: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote
Item No. 8
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance
(23-081) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 6 Residential Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint William (Bill) Barnett to the Area 6 Residential Representative Board seat.

Qualification at Governance: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote
Item No. 9
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance
(23-082) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 7 Residential Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Kate Kennedy to the Area 7 Residential Representative Board seat.

Qualification at Governance: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote

Item No. 10
Julie Waltrip, Chair Education & Youth Committee
(23-083) Motion to Approve $1300.00 NPG Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary School PTO
For discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)
WhereAs, The Education & Youth Committee received an NPG Application from the Lions of Lockhurst, the 501(c)(3) non-profit PTO for Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary School (Area-4 south of Victory between Platt and Valley Circle) requesting funding of $1,300 toward their $11,300 project to develop a sustainable elevated-wheel chair accessible student vegetable garden and outdoor learning center.
Seliene Hacker, PTO President, and Krista Bella, Lockhurst Principal, provided the committee and stakeholders a detailed presentation of the elements of the project, the “hands-on-learn-by- doing” curriculum covering ecology, nutrition, sustainability, and art that will be taught, by Lockhurst teachers, and retained outside experts. The garden and associated programing will serve all 500 plus Lockhurst students: TK through 5th grade, including students with special needs that are integrated into the school’s programing; and
WhereAs, The Education Committee, after receiving input and having discussion over several meetings voted unanimously to recommend to the full Board passage and funding of the attached NPG.
Therefore, The Education Committee, moves that the full board approve the attached Lockhurst NPG for $1300.00 and direct the treasurer to submit the NPG and supporting documentation to the City Clerk for funding.
Julie Waltrip YES, Reina Cerros McCoughey YES, Heath Kline YES, Shelly Schwartz YES
See Lockhurst NPG (8 pages) included in Dec. supporting documents. Roll Call Vote

Item No. 11
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance
(23-084) Board Members’ Non Attendance at Meetings and Consequences
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Review, discussion, and possible action related to Board member attendance in compliance with Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council Bylaws Article V, Section 7: “Absences”. Both Mihran Kaladjian and Theresa Campbell are not in compliance. Governance reviewed attendance history and voted that the Board make a decision regarding enforcing this provision.

“ARTICLE V: GOVERNING BOARD
Section 7: Absences
A Neighborhood Council Representative who fails to attend three (3) regularly scheduled Neighborhood Council Board meetings in any twelve (12) month period may be removed as a Neighborhood Council Representative by a two-thirds vote of the Board present and voting. The President of the Board will notify the representative of their removal via email notice to the representative’s last known email address on record.”

Vote at Governance- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, on Patterson YES

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, 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
Adjournment of Meeting

The next Regular Board meeting will be held in person on January 10, 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 lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978- 1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.Dec 13, 2023

Community Services Meeting
2023-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
WHWCNC Community Services Committee
Fire Station 84
7 pm

Click for Agenda

WHWCNC GOVERNANCE MEETING
2023-12-19 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
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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
December 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: November 21, 2023.

Items for discussion and possible action:

Item One:
Discussion and possible motion for approval up to $10,000 to purchase equipment for hybrid meetings, including Owl cameras, projectors, and necessary equipment. Quotes will be provided at meeting.

Roll call vote.

Item Two:
Discussion and possible motion for approval up to $500 to purchase proper carriers/ containers for storage and transportation of equipment for NC meetings. Quotes will be provided at meeting.

Roll call vote.

Item Three:
Review of qualifications for approval of any additional applicants for open board seats. This includes, but is not limited to, possibly Schyler Katz for Area 7 residential and an Area 5 candidate.

Roll call vote.

Item Four:
With the resignation of Theresa Campbell, the Area 5 CBO position is vacant. Motion to move Steve Sommers from the Area 5 Alternate Representative, to the CBO position.

Roll call vote.

Item Five:
Discussion and possible motion to modify the language at the beginning of agendas with language provided by the city clerk related to California Senate Bill 411 (SB 411), which was approved by the City Council in Council File 23-1114.

Roll call vote.

Item Six:
Discussion and possible action regarding a review of committees and leadership, and the training and mentoring of new board members.

Item Seven:
Discussion and possible action regarding review of Bylaws which were last amended on May 19, 2022. Creation of timetable for amendments for the 14 Articles. Committee members will review Articles 1 and 2 (name and purpose) in advance, and come to the meeting with any modifications.

Roll call vote.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on January 16, 2024, at the Woodland Hills Library. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas –
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the old site of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber was located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The location can be 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.Dec 19, 2023

Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee CANCELLED
2023-12-21 18:30 - 21:00
The regular meeting of the PLUM committee scheduled for December 21, 2023 is cancelled. See Cancellation Notice here.

Education & Youth Committee 1/2/24
2024-01-02 18:30 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The Education & Youth Committee hosts its regular meeting Tuesday January 2, 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Fire Station #84 Community Room 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills, Ca 91364. All are welcome to attend. For Agenda and supporting documents click here:Feb 1, 2024

Education Committee Meeting 1/2/24
2024-01-02 18:30 - 20:30 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Please join us for our next Education Committee Meeting
Fire Station #84
Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Tuesday January 2, 2024
6:30 p.m.
The agenda can be found Jan 2, 2024

Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee CANCELLED
2024-01-04 18:30 - 20:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The January 4, 2024 regular meeting of the Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee is CANCELLED. See the cancellation notice here.

1st Saturday Clean-Up 1/6/24
2024-01-06 08:30 - 11:30
Please join us for our first 1st Saturdays Clean Up of 2024 from 8:30 to 11:30 AM Saturday, January 6th! We will remove trash and trim street trees.

We will clean the two blocks east of Canoga to Variel, north side of Vanowen. We can meet at Milwood Ave. (see map below for exact location)
There is no rain expected. Parking available on Milwood.

Please spread the word, we can use more volunteers to help beautify our community

Regular Outreach Committee Meeting - January 8, 2024
2024-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Join us for the first Outreach Committee meeting of 2024 on January 8, 2024 at 6:30pm The meeting will be held in the upstairs community room of the Woodland Hills Library.
The agenda can be found at Jan 8, 2024

WHWCNC REGULAR FULL BOARD MEETING
2024-01-10 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Regular Full Board Meeting
City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84, in the Community Room

200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

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

21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
January 10, 2024
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.
IN PERSON BOARD MEETING
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

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

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

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

AGENDA

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

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

General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to (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 – December 13, 2023 (5 minutes)

See posted support document Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports (5 minutes)

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

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(24-001) Approval of MER for December, 2023
For discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

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

See December MER included in supporting documents. Roll Call Vote

Item No. 2
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-002) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 3 Business Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Dean Mathew to the Area 3 Business Representative Board seat.

Qualification at Governance Committee: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, on Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-003) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 5 Alternate Representative Seat
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint Allan Biggins to the Area 5 Alternate Representative Board seat.

Qualification at Governance Committee: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote

Item No. 4
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-004) Stakeholders Appointment to Area 7 Residential Representative / Alternate / Business Seat
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to appoint either Schyler Katz or Kate Kennedy to the Area 7 Residential Representative Board seat. The person with the most votes will become the Residential Representative and the runner up will become the Alternate Representative, but automatically fill the vacant Business Representative seat.

Qualification at Governance: vote- unanimous (4)
Dena Weiss YES, Heath Kline YES, Karen DiBiase YES, Don Patterson YES

Roll Call Vote
Item No. 5
(24-005) Swearing in of new Board members

(5 minutes)

Item No. 6
PLUM, Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Chairs
(24-006) AA-2023-6519-PMLA; ZA-2023-6534-ZAA
22840 W. Calvert Street, Woodland Hills CA 91367

Discussion and possible 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-2023-6519-PMLA and ZA-2023-6534-ZAA, having held 1 public
PLUM in person meeting for the application to permit subdivision of the parcel at 22840
Calvert 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 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 provided by the applicant, as part of the application, shows 2 lots conforming to zoning regulations for minimum area. 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 applicant intends to construct two (2) single family dwellings, totaling 10,720 sqft. on the property; 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, flag lots, hidden from the street, tend to promote neighborhood disturbances and criminal activity; 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, 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; and,

WHEREAS, the applicant presented no justification that will allow the Zoning Administrator to take away rights from adjacent property owners without rezoning the property, and,

WHEREAS, due to the numerous negative impacts of flag lots on the Walnut Acres community, especially on the three properties adjoining the project site, and the immediate neighborhood over stressed by 3 existing pre-2006 flag lots within 500 feet of the project site, an adjustment of the width of the proposed rear lot from 70 ft. to 20 ft., at the midpoint, creating another nonconforming flag lot, is not warranted; and,

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 22840 Calvert 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 presented to the WHWCNC Board on 1-10-2024.

Vote at PLUM Committee:
Motion: Henry Rice, Second Joyce Fletcher: Aye 7, Nay zero, Abstain one.

See supporting document Roll Call Vote

Item No. (7) Community Services Committee – Chair, Joyce Fletcher
(24-007) Funding Request – WHWCNC Outreach/Promotional Items
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)
Motion for the board to approve funding up to $2,500.00 from the 2023-2024 Budget – Community Services
Committee fund ($1,000.00) and the General Outreach fund ($1,500.00) for the purchase of outreach promotional
items for use at various WHWCNC events. At this time the WHWCNC has depleted its supply of outreach promotional items.
The next major event will be the Grateful Hearts event held on April 6, 2024 at Warner Park. See the posted flyer.
All board members are invited to participate and provide outreach to the stakeholders of Woodland Hills.
The vendor is HALO Branded Solutions or an equivalent vendor should any issue arise per the office of the city clerk
as more stringent funding requirements have been put in place.

The posted invoices include the logo imprint fee, price, tax and shipping for:
250 Kelly Green WHWCNC Logo Branded Grocery Tote Bags $855.00
250 Royal Blue WHWCNC Logo Branded Grocery Bags $855.00
500 Rectangle Flashlight and Keychain $575.00
See attached support documents.
Vote at Community Services Committee:
Joyce Fletcher YES, Kren DiBiase YES, Dena Weiss YES, Tracey Rosen YES.

Roll Call Vote
Item No. (8) Community Services Committee – Chair, Joyce Fletcher
(24-008) WHWCNC Board Member Street Survey

Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Motion for the board to approve the Woodland Hills Street Survey. The Survey will be filled out by each area board member
and discussed at the Board Retreat. Comments and concerns will be provided to the CD 3 Council office and related City Departments.

See attached survey.
Vote at Community Services Committee:
Joyce Fletcher YES, Kren DiBiase YES, Dena Weiss YES, Tracey Rosen YES.

Roll Call Vote

Item No. (9) Education & Youth Committee – Chair, Julie Waltrip
(24-009) Motion to Approve the WHWCNC’s participation in Resource Fair at Woodland Hills Academy Middle School

Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Whereas, The Education & Youth Committee received an email from the Woodland Hills Academy (a Los Angeles Unified Middle school in Area-1 on De Soto) offering the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council a free booth to participate in their third annual West Valley Community Resource Fair Saturday February 24th, 2024, from 11AM – 2PM.
Camerino Sanchez, Counseling Assistant for Woodland Hills Academy wrote the event is earlier in the year this time around and is a great opportunity to share various services available in our community, from housing, food, healthcare, mental health support, clothing, safety, political representation, and more. The event is free and open to all. Many local agencies will be present. Families of students from all of Woodland Hills neighboring schools (elementary to high school) in LAUSD’s Region North are invited to attend. A mix of both Spanish and English-speaking families are expected.
Whereas, The Education Committee, after receiving input and having discussion over a couple meetings voted with a unanimous YES to recommend to the full Board passage of this motion.
Therefore, The Education Committee, moves that the full board not only approve this motion but also with their vote, please say whether or not you will be able to come as a volunteer to work a shift at the booth that day. The Outreach Committee would need to provide items to pass out at the booth as well.
Committee’s Roll Call Vote: Julie Waltrip YES, Reina Cerros McCaughey YES, Heath Kline YES, Shelly Schwartz ABSENT, and Allan Biggins INELIGIBLE.
See flyer in supporting documents.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. (10) Education & Youth Committee – Chair, Julie Waltrip
(24-010) Motion to Approve the training credential request for Stakeholder Allan Biggins

Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Whereas The Education & Youth Committee appointed Allan Biggins to Stakeholder status on the Education Committee by unanimous vote in November. Then in December, he was unanimously vetted and determined to be qualified and eligible to be seated to the Area 5 Alternate position at the Governance Committee meeting. Stakeholder and soon-to-be board member Allan Biggins needs to be given his login and password credentials to access his required training so that he can receive his voting privileges with no more delay.
Whereas, The Education Committee, after receiving Allan Biggins’ invaluable input in many discussions over several meetings voted with a unanimous YES to recommend to the full Board passage of this motion. Therefore, The Education Committee, moves that the full board not only approve this motion but also welcome him to the board as soon as possible.
Committee’s Roll Call Vote: Julie Waltrip YES, Reina Cerros McCaughey YES, Heath Kline YES, Shelly Schwartz ABSENT, and Allan Biggins INELIGIBLE.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. (11) Education & Youth Committee – Chair, Julie Waltrip
(24-011) Motion to Approve Remote Committee Meetings

Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)

Whereas, the Education and Youth Committee has discovered that having the option to meet remotely via Zoom could increase both attendance and productivity. Furthermore, Zoom allows for recording of the committee meeting to distribute/post it as public record. Since committee members already have all the equipment needed to conduct Zoom meetings on their personal devices, then all that’s needed are login credentials for Zoom.
Our Education Committee members, our stakeholders and our grant applicants subscribe to a 9-month school calendar, so during school holidays and break times, we especially want to meet virtually to make quorum and maximize the productivity of the committee’s projects despite schools being closed. Then, while school is in session, many of our committee participants are educators who taught students all day with little bandwidth leftover to come to an in-person meeting during the weeknights and would be much more inclined to join our meeting via zoom.
Together, we discovered with December’s full board meeting that having the option to meet hybrid enabled our grant applicant to present her NPG virtually via Zoom despite being unable to attend the meeting in person. Her NPG was successfully funded and paid within 1 week of her online appearance to the physical board.
The Education Committee’s hope is that the full board’s passage of this motion could pave the way for each chair to gather their committee either in person, hybrid or virtually depending on the needs of their committee at the time. With your Yes vote, you are giving committee chairs the OPTION to meet virtually via Zoom right away. This benefits not only the Education Committee but also all other committees of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council. Whereas, The Education Committee, after discussions already voted with a unanimous YES to recommend to the full Board passage of this motion. Therefore, The Education Committee, moves that the full board approve this motion.
Committee’s Roll Call Vote
Julie Waltrip YES, Reina Cerros McCaughey YES, Heath Kline YES, Shelly Schwartz ABSENT, and Allan Biggins INELIGIBLE.
Roll Call Vote

Committee Reports, (10 minutes)

Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Tracey Rosen, Chair
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
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 – Julian Tu, Paul Lawler, Peter Haber, Masha Dowell
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Harout Z. Aristakessian
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss,
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 –William Barnett, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Lillian / Joyce Fletcher
Adjournment of Meeting

The next Regular Board meeting will be held in person on February 14, 2024, once more at the Firestation # 84, unless otherwise indicated. The Board will decide whether to move this meeting date, due to the fact that it lies on Valentine’s Day. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for the 2024-2025 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 ground by the right side door of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330,Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber is under construction but the sign is still there and it is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris The entrance 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 lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978- 1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.Jan 10, 2024

Community Services Committee Meeting
2024-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Neighborhood Council Committee Members:
Joyce Fletcher, Chair Karen Di Biase
Tracey Rosen
Dena Weiss
Click for Agenda

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Meeting Agenda
Community Services Committee
Monday, January 15, 2024
7:00 p.m.

City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84 – Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Parking is available in the lot across the street.

Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 18, 2023

October 2, 2023 – no quorum
October 16, 2023
December 4. 2023 – no quorum
December 18, 2024

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

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

IV. AGENDA ITEMS

For discussion and possible action:

Discussion related to the revised WHWCNC board member street survey to be provided

to board members to be filled out and discussed at the Board Retreat.
See posted support documentation.

Review of WHWCNC invoice for Pole Banners on Ventura Blvd., and the invoice procedure

for vendor payments per the City Clerk.

Discussion related to the board retreat and committee recommendations to perhaps be

presented to the Governance Committee for discussion.

Discussion related to the facilitation of community partnerships related to December

Holiday activities on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills such as tree lighting, wreath
decorations on store windows and business participation such as holiday tree lighting in
parking lots of shopping centers on the Blvd.

Discussion related to requesting City Improvements to the median on Mulholland Drive.

See posted support documentation.

Discussion related to possibly finding a new location to physically post WHWCNC agendas

that is more convenient and visible to stakeholders.

Discussion related to how the WHWCNC can better serve the senior and veteran

population in Woodland Hills.

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

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

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

Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

West Valley Warner Center Chamber window located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at whcouncil.org

You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

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

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

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

WHWCNC Governance Committee Meeting Agenda
2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
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Regular Governance Committee Meeting
Agenda
Woodland Hills Library
Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
January 16, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the 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, 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: December 19, 2023.

Items for discussion and possible action:

Item One: Review of Qualifications for an Area 3 Representative
Review of qualifications for Jayce Baron to apply for the Area 3 Alternate Representative position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.

Roll call vote.

Item Two: Review of Qualifications for an Area 6 Representative
Review of qualifications for exchange of Board seats. Heath Kline is the current Area 6 CBO Representative. He also qualifies as the Area 6 Business Representative and wishes to switch seats.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.

Roll call vote.

Item Three: Review of Qualifications for an Area 6 Representative
Review of qualifications for exchange of Board seats. Bobbie Wasserman is the current At Large Alternate Representative. She also qualifies as the Area 6 CBO Representative and wishes to switch seats.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.

Roll call vote.

Item Four: Review of Qualifications for an Area 6 Representative
Review of qualifications for Janice C. Mendel to apply for the Area 6 Alternate Representative position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.

Roll call vote.

Item Five: Review of Qualifications for an Area 6 Representative
Review of qualifications for Brian Schlichter to apply for the Area 6 Alternate Representative position.
Awaiting supporting application documents.

Roll call vote.

Item Six: Review of Qualifications for an Area 7 Representative
Review of qualifications for Rosaleen O’Sullivan to apply for the Area 7 Alternate Representative position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.

Roll call vote.

Item Seven: Review of Qualifications for Possible At Large Representative
Review of qualifications for additional candidates to apply for any vacant At Large Alternate position, pending the outcome of Item Three.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers if additional people apply.

Roll call vote.

Item Eight: Appointment of a NC Homelessness Liaison
Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment from our Neighborhood Council, to allow a Board member to be appointed as a Homelessness Liaison. The chair of the Homelessness Committee, Reina Cerros- McCaughey, has stepped up to apply for the position. See below:

Homelessness Liaisons play a vital role in addressing homelessness-related issues within our community.
Homelessness is a complex and pressing challenge that affects communities across the nation, including our own. To better address this issue, foster collaboration, and facilitate communication, we have established a series of Neighborhood Council Homelessness Liaison Meetings. These meetings provide a platform for Neighborhood Council leaders to come together, share insights, and collectively work towards solutions to homelessness in our area. Homelessness Liaisons will serve as the bridge between your council and the broader community efforts to combat homelessness. They will participate in our upcoming meetings, share insights from your neighborhood, and collaborate with others to develop and implement effective strategies.
To appoint your Homelessness Liaisons, please designate one or more individuals from your Neighborhood Council who are passionate about addressing homelessness and willing to actively engage in our community efforts.

Item Nine: Bylaw Review
Discussion and action regarding review of Bylaws which were last amended on May 19, 2022. Creation of timetable for amendments for the 14 Articles. Committee members will review Articles 1 and 2 (name and purpose) in advance, and come to the meeting with any changes. We will move onto more if there is time so please be prepared to discuss.

See posted existing Bylaws.

Roll call vote.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on February 20, 2024, at the Woodland Hills Library. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas –
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted outside the building of the old site of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber was located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The sign is still present and the agendas are outside the doors to the right of the entrance. The location can be 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.Jan 16, 2024

Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM Committee) - CANCELLED
2024-01-18 18:00 - 21:00
The January 18, 2024 Meeting of the Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee is cancelled due to a lack of projects to review. See the cancellation notice here.

Regular Community Outreach Committee Meeting 1/22/24
2024-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Please join us for our next Community Outreach Committee meeting on January 22nd. The agenda is available HERE

Woodland Hills Library, Second Floor
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
January 22nd, 2024, 6:30pm

Special Environmental / Beautification Committee Meeting
2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Please join us for our next Environmental / Beautification Committee Meeting on January 23, 2024 at the Woodland Hills Library (Upper room) from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

The agenda can be found HERE

Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting
2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Please join us for our next Public Health & Homelessness Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30pm at the Woodland Hills Library.

Agenda is available HERE .
Supporting documents are available HERE

Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee Regular Meeting
2024-02-01 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, February 1, 2024. Items for discussion are below. The full agenda is located by clicking here.

Review of New Cases to be placed on next meeting agenda, Review of Current Cases, and general committee business.
The committee will discuss the status of currently outstanding cases and assignment of new cases for consideration at future meetings.
Discussion on frequency of regular meetings.
The committee will consider whether to contain to have two regular meetings per month or reduce frequency to one meeting per month due to current planning case load.
Discussion and possible action to develop a committee mission statement.

Cancelled-Community Services Committee Meeting
2024-02-05 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
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Cancelled due to inclement weather
Meeting Agenda
Community Services Committee
Monday, February 5, 2024
6:30 p.m.

City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84 – Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Parking is available in the lot across the street.

Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 15, 2024

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

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

IV. AGENDA ITEMS

For discussion and possible action:

Discussion to finalize the WHWCNC board member street survey and the process to be

used for board members to fill it out and discuss the survey at the Board Retreat.

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

Also, member printing of handouts, crayons, etc. not purchased at HALO.

Discussion related to the board retreat and committee recommendations to be

presented to the Governance Committee for discussion.

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

Discussion related to creating community partnerships with stakeholders who may not

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

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

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

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

Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

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

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

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

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

Education Committee 2/6/24
2024-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The WHWCNC’s Education Committee hosts their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday February 6, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the Community Room at the Woodland Hills Fire Station #84 at 21050 Burbank Blvd. All are welcome to attend. See agenda and supporting documents by clicking here: Feb 6, 2024

Saturday Clean-Up - Feb 10th
2024-02-10 08:30 - 10:30
We can use your help to clean-up Woodland Hills!
Every month, the Neighborhood Council identifies an area in our community that needs a little TLC and volunteers remove overgrowth and trash as well as trim trees and bushes as needed. The more volunteers we have, the more impact we can make. No experience necessary. Simply show up and we’ll provide the tools.
On February 10th (please note date change due to expected rain on Feb 3rd), we will be clearing the Center Divider on Ventura Blvd at Oakdale (across from the ex-Osh business), from 8:30-10:30am
We look forward to seeing you there!

2/11/2024 Special WHIP Committee Meeting
2024-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
We will be holding a special WHIP Committee meeting on Sunday, February 11th at 1pm at LA Fire Station #84.
The agenda is available HERE

Special Environment & Beautification Committee Meeting
2024-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodland Hills Public Library, Upper Room, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, United States
Please join us for a special Environment & Beautification Meeting on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30pm at the Woodland Hills Public Library (2nd floor meeting room).
The agenda can be found HERE

Regular Board Meeting - Canceled
2024-02-14 18:30
Please note that our regular board meeting for February has been postponed to Thursday, February 15th as a special board meeting

Special Board Meeting - February 15, 2024
2024-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Please join us for our (special) monthly Board Meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm at LAFD Fire Station #84.
The full agenda can be found HERE
Supporting document can be found HERE

Special Full Board Meeting
City of Los Angeles Fire Station #84, in the Community Room
[West side of building – Parking available across the street]
21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
February 15, 2024
6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
IN-PERSON BOARD MEETING (ABRIDGED) AGENDA ITEMS
Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(24-012) Approval of MER for January, 2024
Item No. 2
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-013) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 3 Alternate Representative Seat
Motion for the Board to approve Jayce Baron to the Area 3 Alternate Representative Seat.
Item No. 3
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-014) Board member Heath Kline’s Seat Switch in Area 6, to Business Seat
Motion for the Board to approve Heath Kline to switch from Area 6 CBO seat to the Area 6 Business
representative seat.
Item No. 4
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-015) Board member Bobby Wasserman’s seat switch to Area 6 CBO seat
Motion for the Board to approve Bobby Wasserman to switch from At Large Alternate seat to Area 6 CBO seat.
Item No. 5
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-016) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 6 Alternate Representative Seat
Motion for the Board to approve Janice Mendell to the Area 6 Alternate Representative Seat.
Item No. 6
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-017) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 7 Alternate Representative Seat
Motion for the Board to approve Rosaleen O’Sullivan to the Area 7 Alternate Representative Seat.
Item No. 7
Dena Weiss, President
(24-018) Oath of Office and Seating of New Board Member
Administer NC Oath of Office and seat newly appointed board members.
Item No. 8
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-019) Election Of Vice President and Appoint the New VP to Serve as Alternate Signor Financial Officer
Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
Nominations will be accepted for the position of Vice President.
Item No. 9
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-020) Appointment of Reina Cerros- McCaughey as NC Homelessness Liaison
Motion for the Board to approve Reina Cerros-McCaughey, the current co-chair of the homelessness committee,
to be appointed as a Homelessness Liaison.
Item No. 10
Dena Weiss, Board President & Chair of Governance Committee
(24-021) Motion to pass the required enabling Board President Attestation and Board Justification CIS
Resolution to give the WHWCNC the option to have virtual-hybrid and virtual remote meetings.
The Governance Committee of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council unanimously
recommends to the full board of the NC that they (a.) pass by not less than a 2/3 majority [16] of the 23 seats on
the WHWCNC the following Board Resolution & Community Impact Statement [CIS] declaring the NC’s
decision to have the option to conduct its full board and/or committee meetings in a hybrid-virtual and/or fully
virtual format
Item No. 11
Tracey Rosen – Chair Community Outreach Committee
(24-022) Funding Request – WHWCNC Outreach- MOTION TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE 2024
SEASON OF VALLEY CULTURAL CENTER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Motion to approve $3,500 in funding from the Board approved WHWCNC 2023-2024 Budget (General Outreach
Expenditure) to purchase a WHWCNC outreach booth at the Valley Cultural Foundation’s Spring-Summer
Concert Series held in Warner Center Park. This amount will allow us to have a booth, tent, chairs, signage and
recognition at each of the (10) concerts + 5 Movies in the Park to promote the WHWCNC and engage with
stakeholders. We will also be acknowledged as a co-sponsor at one concert where we will be provided the
opportunity to speak from the stage to promote the NC. Payment due by April 6, 2024, for NC to be included in
preprinted event programs and event signage.
Item No. (12)
Tracey Rosen – Chair Community Outreach Committee
(24-0023) Funding Request – WHWCNC Outreach- MOTION TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR ONE
GENERATION SENIOR SYMPOSIUM ON MAY 18, 2024
Motion to approve $1,000 in funding from Board approved WHWCNC 2023-2024 Budget (General Outreach
Expenditure) to allow participation in the One Generation Senior Symposium on June 2023 at its soccer field
located at: 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406. This amount will allow us to have a booth, tent, signage,
and logo recognition at this event to promote the WHWCNC and engage with stakeholders. Payment due by April
1, 2024, for the NC to be included in pre-event social media and print promotion and event signage.
Item No. (13)
Julie Waltrip- Chair Education & Youth Committee
(24-024) Motion to Approve $2000.00 NPG Woodlake Elementary Community Charter School PTSA
Item No. 14
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(24-025) Motion to reallocate funds in our 23-24 FY Budget to provide funds within and between City Clerk
defined budget categories to provide available funds to support newly authorized board expenditures.
The WHWCNC treasurer is aware several new spending items will be placed on February 15 Special Meeting
agenda that were not previous on the NC’s budget and accounted for under the City Clerk’s prescribed budget
categories.
Item No. 15
Heath Kline, WHIP Chair
(24-026) WHIP Submits a CIS for consideration regarding composition of Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevards
Specific Plan Review Board
For discussion and possible action:
A Community Impact Statement to SUPPORT an action of the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevards Corridor
Specific Plan Review Board regarding a pending amendment affecting the board structure. Action pertains
to a City Planning report adopted by the City Planning Commission and submitted to the City Council in Council
File 17-1071-S1 recommending amendments to the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevards Corridor Specific Plan. This
Motion pertains only to changes regarding the Plan Review Board.
2. Committee Reports,
Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Tracey Rosen, Chair
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
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
3. Area Reports
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Paul Lawler, Peter Haber, Masha Dowell
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Aristakessian
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss,
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers, Allan Biggins
Area 6 –Bill Barnett, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Joyce Fletcher, Schyler Katz
At-Large – August Steurer, Bobbie Wasserman
Adjournment of Meeting
• A copy of this agenda is also physically posted at the lobby entrance of LA Fire Station 84,
21050 Burbank Blvd., [west of DeSoto,] Woodland Hills, CA 91367.

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

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

WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

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

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

Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 15, 2024

February 5. 2024 Cancelled due to rain

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

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

IV. AGENDA ITEMS

For discussion and possible action:

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

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

Discussion related to the board retreat and committee recommendations to be

presented to the Governance Committee for discussion.

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

CS Committee update to be published in the WHWCNC Newsletter

One Generation Senior Symposium.

Discussion related to creating community partnerships with stakeholders who may not

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

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

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

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

Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

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

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

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

Items for discussion and possible action:

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

Roll call vote.

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

Roll call vote.

Item Three:
Discussion and possible action:

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

Governance Committee

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

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

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

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

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

Item Four: Board Retreat
Discussion and action:

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

Roll call vote if necessary.

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

See posted existing Bylaws.

Roll call vote.

ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be on March 19, 2024, at the Woodland Hills Library. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org.

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

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

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

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

Reconsideration and Grievance Process –
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and on our website.Feb 20, 2024

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