Arts & Culture Committee Special Meeting
2025-03-06 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please join us for a special Arts and Culture committee meeting via Zoom on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6 pm.
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Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee (3/6/25) - CANCELLED
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:00
The March 6 PLUM Committee meeting is cancelled.

Environmental & Beautification Committee Special Meeting 3/11/25
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Environmental & Beautification Committee Special Meeting
March 11, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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WHWCNC REGULAR BOARD MEETING 3/12/25
2025-03-12 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
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
March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.
IN PERSON BOARD MEETING
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

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

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

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

AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

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

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

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures & Reports:

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

Approval of the Minutes:
1. Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – December 11, 2024 (estimated time 5 minutes)

Roll Call Vote

Approval of Minutes: Special Board Meeting- January 27, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)

Roll Call Vote

Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – February 12, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)

Roll Call Vote

Approval of the Minutes: from Joint Board/ Budget Committee Meeting- February 27, 2025

(estimated time 5 minutes)

See posted support documents Roll Call Vote

Officer Reports (estimated time 5 minutes)

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

Area Reports- for this month this will be after the Items for Discussion and Possible Action. 2. Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(25-022) Approval of MER for February 2025

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

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

See posted WHWCNC Feb 25 MER 20250228Red (64 pages) included in supporting documents under separate tab.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. 2
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(25-023) Motion to Adopt the Budget Committee’s Recommended Budget Reallocation to support all pending expenditures brought before the Budget Committee.

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
WHEREAS: the WHWCNC Budget Committee met on February 27, 2025, to review:

The Treasurer’s report of our FY24-25 Annual Funding allocation of $36,555.64;
Year-to-date spending paid by the City Clerk ($20,053.35);
Pending board-approved spending awaiting required documentation that, upon receipt, the Treasurer can submit to the City Clerk ($5,750) for payment;
Required Operations expenditures for the remaining four months of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 ($2,196.75);

This review identified $8,555.54 in unspent funds available for allocation during the remainder of FY24-25 and/or rollover to the next fiscal year.
WHEREAS: the Budget Committee subsequently reviewed:

February continued board agendized spending motions that will appear on the March agenda ($2,200);
NC Subcommittees passed spending motions that will appear on the board’s March or subsequent agendas ($4,000);
Net additional new spending items requested by committees ($1,342.09), inclusive of the $5,255 in the Office/Operations budget category line-item detail that Governance identified as not spendable before year-end that could be returned to available-to-spend funds;
The Budget Committee’s desire to maintain the Election expenditures budget allocation ($1,000);

These reviews determined that $13.45 would remain available in the Outreach budget category for the balance of the fiscal year or rollover to FY25-26 if the full board approved all these items for the amount requested.
WHEREAS: the Budget Committee unanimously determined that sufficient unspent funds exist to allocate to each new pending expenditure in its proper budget category, and directed the Treasurer to prepare a revised budget allocation for full board approval that:

Distributes the $8,555.54 in available funds across City Clerk-defined budget categories; and
Allocates funds to specific line items within the Office/Operational Expense Category; and
Ensures necessary funding is available for all pending expenditure items reviewed in their proper budget category, subject to full board approval.

THEREFORE: the Treasurer moves that the full board approve a new balanced budget allocation that:

Decreases Office/Operational Budget Category line items by $3,655 (to $8,290);
Increases the Outreach Budget Category by $1,665 (to $20,265.64);
Maintains the Election Budget Category at $1,000; and
Increases the Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) Budget Category by $2,000 (to $7,000).

The Treasurer will file this revised budget allocation with the City Clerk as required under Neighborhood Council funding policies.
Roll Call Vote by Committee
10 YES: Budget – Heath Kline, Arts & Culture – Masha Dowell, Community Services – Joyce Fletcher, Education & Youth – Reina Cerros McCaughey, Environmental & Beautification – Karen DiBiase, Governance – Dena Weiss, Public Safety & Transportation – Shelly Schwartz, WHIP August Steurer, Ad Hoc-Virtual Meeting Tech – Dean Mathews.
0 NO, 3 Absent: PLUM, Government Relations, Homeless & Social Justice, 2 Ineligible: Ad Hoc-Standing Rules, Ad Hoc-Holiday Decorations
See WHWCNC Budget Com Review 20250227 (2 pages – click to enlarge) in supporting documents
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3
Dean Mathew, Chair of Hybrid Ad hoc Committee
(25-024) (previously 25-021) Funding for Hybrid Meeting Equipment

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

Motion for the Board to approve funding up to $1,600 from the 2024-2025 Budget/Office-Operational for the purchase of audio/video and computer equipment plus necessary accessory products to allow the Board and Committees to operate SB411/AB2449 compliant Hybrid Meetings where members and the public attend in-person and virtual. Anticipated vendors: Amazon.com, and Best Buy, who can deliver products quickly and/or at the best price.
The Hybrid Ad Hoc Committee accepted the recommendations of the Hybrid Meeting ad hoc committee in support of creating an optimal environment for conducting efficient hybrid meetings. The ad hoc committee proposes purchasing the minimal essential equipment, including NexiGo Meeting 360 Ultra, a TBD Microsoft Windows computer, tripods, carrying cases, accessories, and cables. This equipment will enable the council to utilize the community room at the fire station, which already has the necessary audio-visual equipment to complement the proposed purchases. This does not include additional equipment needed for large meeting locations that do not have the capabilities of the Fire Station community room.

Vote at Ad Hoc Committee YES: 3 – NO: 0

See Supporting Document. Description of proposed Hybrid Meeting Equipment.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 4
Tracey Rosen, Chair of Outreach Committee
(25-025 ) Motion to approve $1,750 to table at the Valley Cultural Foundation’s 2025 Summer Concerts at Warner Park

The Outreach Committee motions to approve $1,750 to table at the Valley Cultural Foundation’s 2025 Summer Concerts at Warner Park. The Valley Cultural Foundation has agreed to reduce the budget for the WHWCNC to table at the 2025 Summer Concerts at Warner Park. We are not required to table at every concert and the Outreach Committee will notify the Valley Cultural Foundation as to which concerts we will participate at based on NC volunteer availability, weather, and anticipated stakeholder attendance. Note that parking passes will not be provided by the Valley Cultural Foundation this year.
Kate Kennedy, seconded
YES: 3 – Tracey Rosen, Harout Aristakessian, Kate Kennedy
NO: 0
RECUSED: Joyce Fletcher
See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. (5)
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(25-026) (previously 25-018) Funding for Non-Profit, Mini Therapy Horses

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

Motion to provide $600 in funding from the WHWCNC 2024/2025 NPG Funds and/or emergency funding to support the non-profit Mini Therapy Horses for the care and feeding for a mini therapy horse for (1) one year.

In return the WHWCNC will receive a personalized digital certificate, a digital fact sheet, and periodic updates about the mini. These items can be displayed on our NC website and in our NC newsletter. The minimum annual funding is $600/year to support a mini therapy horse.

Mini Therapy Horses was founded in 2008 by Victoria Nodiff-Netanel and is a recognized leader in equine assisted activities (EAA) and equine assisted therapy (EAT) with miniature horses.
Mini Therapy Horses conducts regular visits at Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena, Ronald McDonald House in both Pasadena and Los Angeles, the Department of Children and Family Services Juvenile Court, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center,
UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, the Greater Los Angeles Veteran’s Hospital and L.A. Family Housing, amongst others. Whether comforting children bedside after surgery as they come out of anesthesia or visiting with a veteran who just wants to sit quietly and share space with one of our horses, the MTH team is there to bring a sense of calm, comfort and happiness.

As members of the LA Mayor’s Crisis Response Team, the highly trained teams offer resources and support to survivors of traumatic incidents city-wide. These little horse heroes have responded to tragedies like the mass shootings in San Bernardino, Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks and also served as first-responders during the Woolsey Fire.

Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 4 No 0 Abstain 0

See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (6)
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(25-027) CIS for Council File: 25-0065 – State Fireworks laws or Regulations / Fireworks Related Fires / Illegal Fireworks

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

The Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports the City of LA to find ways to reduce public safety risks associated with the purchase, use and sale of illegal fireworks and also advocates for stronger penalties than listed in the motion made by the City. Illegal fireworks are regularly seen and heard in Woodand Hills. Fires caused by fireworks are a threat to Woodland Hills as we have a very wooded and hilly terrain. We request immediate and very strong action to be taken to improve the safety of our residents.
Below are the motion recommendations made by the City for City Council discussion and possible action:
o Increased penalties for the possession or use of illegal fireworks.
o Introduce graduated fines or harsher consequences for repeat offenders.
o Allow for civil fines against property owners where illegal fireworks are found to be used, sold, or stored.
o Stronger enforcement of California state restrictions on the sale, possession, and use of fireworks.
o Advocate for increased penalties under state law, such as felony charges for large-scale possession or sale.
o Mandate collaboration with county, state, and federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, for investigations and interdictions of illegal fireworks imports to combat illicit fireworks smuggling or trafficking

Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 4 No 0 Abstain 0

Roll Call Vote
Item No. (7)
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(25-028 ) Funding Request -Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Festival

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

Motion for the board to approve up to $100 from the (General Outreach Line Item) in the 2024/2025 Budget for booth decorations and outreach handouts specific to the theme of the event for the 4th Annual Valley Asian & Pacific Islander Cultural Festival taking place on May 10th, 2025, at Pierce College. The intent is to showcase our NC booth, therefore bringing more stakeholders to our booth to engage with the board members and the WHWCNC.
The two items requested can be purchased from Amazon.

Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 4 No 0 Abstain 0

See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (8)
Masha Dowell, Chair of Arts and Culture Committee
(25-029 ) Funding Request -NPG for MPTF for art supplies

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)

The Arts and Culture Committee is requesting approval of an NPG for the Motion Picture Television Fund in an amount up to $400 to support art supplies for their resident-led fine arts program. The program serves senior residents in our community, providing important creative and social engagement opportunities.
The committee met quorum and voted as follows:
YES (4): Co-Chairperson Masha Dowell, Juliet Schwarz, Reina Cerros McCaughey, Steve Sommers
ABSENT (2): Co-Chairperson Harout Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (9)
Karen DiBiase, Chair of Environmental and Beautification Committee
(25-030 ) Funding Request – Funding request to approve $2,000 to support the Community Benefit Foundation._

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 10 minutes)

Motion to approve an NPG for $2,000 to support the Community Benefit Foundation. This organization supports and participates at exhibit booths at every CBF event, as well as weekly cleanup throughout the
entire West San Fernando Valley. At least one Saturday a month is devoted to a beautification project in Woodland Hills. Funds to be used provide and maintain tools and supplies as needed for these SBF
events.
Unanimous approval by the Environmental Committee vote on 2-11-25:
Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0, Absent: 1.

Supporting Document Will Be Provided if Available.

Roll Call Vote

Item No. (10) Dena Weiss (President)
(23-031) Officer Elections for Interim President and Vice President Positions:

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 30 minutes)

Due to the fact that the next officer election is due to take place in July when both the current President and Vice President will be absent, an election is held to appoint interim Officers until the full new Board votes for the new Officer in July. This will allow President Weiss and Vice President Rosen, who will remain on the Board, to guide and train new Officers for a more seamless transition.
Voting is governed by the WHWCNC Bylaws:

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 but are listed for reference.

At-Large
None.
Area 1
Karen DiBiase (current Secretary), Geoffrey Hobson and Shelly Schwartz.
Reina Cerros-McCaughey (alternate).
Area 2
None.
Area 3
Tracey Rosen. (stepping down as Vice President).
Area 4
Martin Lipkin and Dena Weiss (stepping down as President).
Area 5
Julie Waltrip.
Area 6
Heath Kline (current Treasurer).
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, but are listed for reference.

List of Appointed Board members by Area:
At Large
August Steurer.
Area 1
None.
Area 2
Julian Tu, Masha Dowell (moved from alternate to business rep), Elie El Haber (moved from alternate to CBO rep)
Area 3
Dean Matthew, Harout Aristakessian, Jayce Baron (alternate).
Area 4
Don Patterson (current Parliamentarian).
Area 5
Steve Sommers (moved from alternate to business rep).
Area 6
Megan Jacoby (moved from alternate to business rep).
Area 7
Kate Kennedy, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz (alternate).

Nominations and voting.
Roll Call Vote

Item No. 11
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(25-32) Motion to Inform the City Clerk of Change of Officers and to Submit an Updated Financial Officers Letter of Acknowledgement & Agreement

For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
WHEREAS: With the change of NC President and Vice President, we must:

Inform the City Clerk of these changes;
Authorize our newly elected President to become a financial officer assuming the positions of 2nd Signor and 2nd Cardholder;
Authorize our newly elected Vice President to become a financial officer assuming the position of Alternate Signor;
Ensure both officers complete the Financial Officers Letter of Acknowledgement & Agreement; and
Ensure both officers complete the required NC Funding Program training with the City Clerk.

THEREFORE: The WHWCNC Board appoints:
_____________________, our new board President, to the role of Financial Officer assuming the positions of 2nd Signor and 2nd Cardholder; and
_____________________, our new board Vice President, to the role of Financial Officer assuming the position of Alternate Signor.
These roles will become effective when the required documentation is submitted to the City Clerk by the Treasurer and the necessary training has been completed by the appointees.
See WHWCNC City Clerk Financial Officers Agreement (4-pages) in support docs.
Roll Call Vote

Area Reports (it is requested that each area designate one representative to report each month). (estimated time 10 minutes)
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 –William Barnett, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz
August Steurer
Committee Reports, (estimated time 10 minutes)
Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair Arts and Culture Committee – Masha Dowell and Harout Aristakessian, Co-Chairs
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Tracey Rosen, Chair
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Government Relations Committee- Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair
Homeless and Social Justice Advocacy Committee –Jayce Baron, Chair
Public Safety and Transportation –Julie Waltrip, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Co- Chairs
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Ad Hoc Committee for Standing Rules- August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Ad Hoc Committee for technology use at Virtual Meetings- Dean Matthew Chair Ad Hoc Holiday Decorations Committee – Joyce Fletcher & Masha Dowell, Co-Chairs

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

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and, upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) before the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org.
Mar 12, 2025
*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non- exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact the President and / or Dena Weiss, at email address d.weiss@whcouncil.org.

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

whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for any change of meeting date and/or time.
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire station 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

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

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

WHWCNC Public Safety Special Zoom Meeting
2025-03-18 12:30 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
The WHWCNC Public Safety Committee is hosting a Special Meeting via ZOOM on Tuesday March 18, 2025 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm to discuss event planning for their Self-Defense Class happening this Saturday March 22, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion inside Warner Center Park. All are welcome. For more details, visit www.whcouncil.org.

WHWCNC Public Safety Special Zoom Meeting
2025-03-18 12:30 - 14:30 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
The WHWCNC Public Safety Committee is hosting a Special Meeting to discuss event planning for their Self-Defense Class happening this coming Saturday March 22,2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion inside Warner Park. All are welcome. For the ZOOM details on the agenda, click here: Mar 18, 2025

Government Relations Committee Meeting
2025-03-19 17:00 - 18:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Please join the next Government Relations Committee meeting on 03/19/25 via Zoom at 5 pm PST.
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
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Agenda: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/GovRelAgendas_2025-03-19.pdf

Arts & Culture Special Committee Meeting
2025-03-20 17:35 - 18:30
Please join us for our next Arts and Culture Special Committee meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM via Zoom.
Woodland Hills – Warner Center NC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Arts & Culture Committee Meeting
Time: Mar 20, 2025, 05:35 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84617419135
Meeting ID: 846 1741 9135
Agenda: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/ArtsAgendas_2025-03-19.pdf

Plannning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee - 3-20-25 CANCELLED
2025-03-20 18:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 I canceled.

FREE Self Defense Class with Kravgirl Tactics
2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Come join us for a fun and empowering day of learning self-defense techniques with Krav Girl Tactics, hosted by the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council and Councilmember Bob Blumenfeld! This in-person event will be held on March 22nd from 2-4pm at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park.
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this class is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their personal safety skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your confidence and learn valuable self-defense strategies. Men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-self-defense-class-with-krav-girl-tactics-tickets-1267701040939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Outreach Committee Meeting 3/24/25
2025-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Outreach Committee Meeting
March 25, 2025, 6:30pm via ZOOM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989340313
Via Phone: 888-475-4499 US Toll-free and enter Meeting ID: 899 8934 0313

The agenda can be downloaded HERE

Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Special Meeting - Zoom
2025-03-25 18:35 - 20:00
Join us for this month’s special meeting on Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85317830938
Agenda: Mar 25, 2025

WHWCNC Special Governance Meeting Agenda
2025-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
WH-WC NC
Governance Committee
Meeting

200 N. Spring Street
Los Ángeles, CA 9001

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

Regular Meeting
By Zoom
Agenda
Monday, March 31, 2025
6:30 PM
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
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Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiaBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OCTOBER 6, 2023 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 411 (PORTANTINO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, THIS WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.

Every person wishing to address the Committee must enter the meeting via the above Zoom link or dial (669) 900-6833 and enter 85414173072 and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] Governance Committee [GOVCOM] meeting, the public will be requested to dial *9 by phone or use the Raise Hand option on Zoom, to address the GOVCOM on any agenda item before the GOVCOM takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered.

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

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

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

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

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

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: February 18, 2025 (approximately 5 minutes)

See supporting document.
Roll Call Vote

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

Item One: Review of qualifications for Leslie Payne to apply for the Area 6 Alternate position.
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 5 minutes)
Review of qualifications for Leslie Payne to apply for the Area 6 Alternate position.

Supporting documents will be emailed as they contain private information.

Roll call vote

Item Two: Review of qualifications for Danny Mulvihill to apply for the Area 6 Residential position.
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 5 minutes)
Review of qualifications for Danny Mulvihill to apply for the Area 6 Residential position.

Supporting documents will be emailed as they contain private information.

Roll call vote

Item Three: Update Regarding Ensuring that Board and Committee Members Adhere to Board Bylaws and our Code of Conduct During Meetings
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 5 minutes)
At the last meeting, Weiss was going to check with Empower LA about additional tools and resources for enforcing appropriate behavior at meetings. Report by Weiss.

Item Four: New Mailing PO Box
Discussion and possible action: (approximately 10 minutes)
Our old P.O. Box on Ventura Blvd. inexplicably closed down with no prior notice. The NC needs to find a new location for receipt of mail. Discussion and vote on the size of the box and location. Discussion about who is tracking stakeholder’s emails.

Roll call vote

Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular GOVCOM meeting will be held on April 15, 2025, by Zoom, unless otherwise indicated. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date, time, venue and method of the next GOVCOM meeting.
Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 year: GOVCOM meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

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

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

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

whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for any change of meeting date and/or time.
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire Station 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

.

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

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

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978- 1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.Mar 31, 2025

Special Full Board Meeting 4/2/25
2025-04-02 18:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Special Full Board Meeting BY ZOOM April 2, 2025 6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87089941844
Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting Code is 87089941844 and Press #

The agenda can be downloaded HERE

The Supporting Documents can be downloaded HERE

Planning Land Use and Mobility (PLUM) Committee - CANCELLED
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:00
The April 3, 2025 meeting of the PLUM Committee is cancelled.

Community Services Committee Meeting
2025-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Room, Capital One Cafe, 6600 CA-27 Suite 1038 Suite 103, Canoga Park, CA, 91303, United States
Community Services Committee Members
Joyce Fletcher, Chair Karen Di Biase
Kate Kennedy
Julian Tu

WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

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

Community Services Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 7, 2025
6pm to 7:45pm
Click for Agenda
Located at the
Community Room, Capital One Café
inside Westfield Topanga Mall – First Floor near Nordstrom
6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 1038, Los Angeles, CA 91303

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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL
Members: Joyce Fletcher-Chair, Karen DiBiase, Kate Kennedy, Julian Tu

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 3, 2025

March 17, 2025 – was not held due to St. Patrick’s Day

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).

AGENDA ITEMS

For discussion and possible action:

Discussion of plans for NC participation in the Chamber of Commerce Asian Fair on May 10th.

2. Discussion and possible action related to neighborhood issues and concerns.
Casalena and request for no parking signs on neighborhood streets.
Update on Warner Center Park upgrades.
Request for May 14th Board Meeting – (30) minute Presentation and Q & A by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield on local issues In Woodland Hills.

Discussion and possible action related to stakeholder participation at WHWCNC Board meetings and

assurance that board meetings are conducted in a manner that best serves the needs of the community
and all stakeholders attending WHWCNC meetings.

Committee request to the WHWCNC Governance Committee and EmpowerLa to define for the Board

at the May 14th Board Meeting when and if Roberts Rules of Order can override WHWCNC Bylaws, Standing Rules and Best Practices and override a Board Meeting Agenda as written or a committee agenda as written and publicly posted.
Request the Governance Committee for the May 14th Board meeting submit a clarifying Standing Rule to be voted on by the board and implemented.

As the Standing Rules Ad hoc Committee has never met, a committee request to the Governance

Committee that the current revised Standing Rules 2022 be submitted by the Governance Committee to
the board on May 14th to be immediately approved. The Standing Rules can be improved and other rules written by the Ad hoc Committee, at a later date, as Standing Rules can be added to and voted on at any time.

Committee request to the Governance Committee and EmpowerLA to provide written information to

be provided to the board members at the May 14th Board Meeting that clearly describes other Censure Policy requirements, legal prerequisites or other possible reasons that may cause a Censure to be denied by EmpowerLA and the City, that are not described in the Censure Policy in the WHWCNC Bylaws.
Request the Governance Committee by May 14th create a Standing Rule that fully describes these other requirements, legal prerequisites and all other possible reasons or actions that must be a part of filing a valid and City acceptable Censure that are not described in the Bylaws Censure Policy.

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

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

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

Public Posting of Agendas

The Community Services Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. However, visit our
website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as a date may change.
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
Fire Station 84 front window located at 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367.
On the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council website at calendar page at www.whcouncil.org
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)

Notice to Paid Representatives
Ifyouarecompensatedtomonitor,attend,orspeakatthismeeting,Citylawmayrequireyoutoregister 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.

Planning Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM) Special Meeting
2025-04-08 18:30 - 21:00 | LAFD Fire Station 84, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 pm in the community room of Fire Station 84. The primary item on the agenda is below. The full agenda can be downloaded here: Apr 8, 2025 PLUM Agenda

Courtesy presentation of a new, multi-phased, master-planned Project in the downtown District of the Warner Center WC 2035 Plan, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd and 6100 Owensmouth Avenue.

Governance Committee Meeting 4/15/25
2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Governance Committee Meeting by Zoom
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84574801809
Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 84574801809 and Press #

The AGENDA is available below or can be downloaded HERE
The supporting documents can be downloaded HERE

Arts and Culture Committee Meeting - April 17, 2025
2025-04-17 17:30 - 18:30
Please join the Arts and Culture Committee for our next committee meeting on April 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm
Zoom Meeting Information:
Woodland Hills-Warner Center NC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Arts & Culture Committee Meeting
Time: Apr 17, 2025 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Planning, Land Use, and Mobility (PLUM) Committee Meeting
2025-04-17 18:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM, NONE, NONE, CA, NONE, United States
The PLUM Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025 via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83688139479) The significant item for discussion is below. The full agenda can be found here: PLUM Agenda Apr 17, 2025

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

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

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

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

The agenda can be found HERE

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

200 N. Spring Street
Los Ángeles, CA 9001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

Deferred to our regular meeting.

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

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

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

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

Roll call vote

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

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

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

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

whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for any change of meeting date and/or time.
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire Station 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

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

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

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

Apr 28, 2025

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

The AGENDA can be downloaded HERE or viewed below

The Supporting Documents can be downloaded HERE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IV. AGENDA ITEMS
For discussion and possible action:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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