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SUMMARY:Community Outreach Committee Teleconferece
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nAGENDA – COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING \nMonday\, August 22\, 2022 at 6:30pm  \nAGENDA \nClick for Agenda \nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87673960528 \n  \nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID:  \n87673960528 and then press # \n  \nVIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION \nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID‐19\, the Woodland Hills‐Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call‐in option or internet based service option. \nEvery person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar ID # 87673960528 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. When calling‐in telephonically\, the public is requested to dial *9\, when prompted by the presiding officer\, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature. \nAB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting\, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. \nAny messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \n*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to 2) minute per speaker. \n*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. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nCall to Order:\n\n  \n\nRoll Call: Chair Peter Fletcher\, Kathleen Barth\, Logan Fisher and Rachel Tabak\n\n  \n\nPublic Comment by the Public on Items NOT on the (2 minutes each)\n\n  \n\nApproval of Committee Minutes:\n\nSee posted support document                                                             Roll Call Vote \n  \nItems for Discussion and Possible Action: \nAll comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. \n  \n\nDiscussion and assignment of article topics for September WHWCNC newsletter.\n\n  \n\nDiscussion on strategy to promote WHWCNC Mayoral candidate forum to take place in September or October.\n\n  \n\n Discussion of strategy and timing to promote 2023 WHWCNC election which will take place on June 18\, 2023\nDiscussion and assignment of committee member to use the WHWCNC Canva account to design and post election graphics\n\n  9.Discussion and possible action to right a letter of support to the council office for a Yellow Bike memorial in Woodland Hills. http://yellowbikeproject.com \n  \n10.Assignment of one committee member to setup the Official WHWCNC Nextdoor account and development of content strategy. \n11.Assignment of one committee member to research local newspapers and do outreach to get our meetings in their community calendars. Here is a link to the Daily News Meeting calendar- https://www.dailynews.com/2022/07/11/community-meetings-in-the-san-fernando-valley-july-11-18/ \n12Assignment of one committee member to input stakeholder names and email addresses in the Constant Contact email database. \n  \n  \nAdjournment of Meeting: \n  \nThe next Committee Meeting will be held on August 22\, 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time. \n  \nMeeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. \nMeeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. \n  \nDue to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER\, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur. \n  \n*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans withDisabilitiesAct\,theCityofLosAngelesdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofdisabilityand\,upon request\, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs\, services and activities. Sign language interpreters\, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services\,may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services\,pleasemakeyourrequest \n  \nleast (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher\, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org \n  \n*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5\, non- exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition\, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda\, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org \n  \n*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: \n\nwhcouncil.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.\nYou can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions\n\n  \nA copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free. \n  \n*RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration\, stakeholder grievance policy\, or any other procedural matters related to this Council\, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org \n  \nSERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción\, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva\, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal. \n  \nNotice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor\, attend\, or speak at this meeting\, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org \n\n \n 
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SUMMARY:Public Health and Homelessness Committee Meeting Teleconference
DESCRIPTION:Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council \nClick for Agenda\nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting \nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 938 9924 1002 and Press # \n VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION \nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19\, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option. \nEvery person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar ID # 938 9924 1002 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically\, the public is requested to dial *9\, when prompted by the presiding officer\, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature. \nAB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting\, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. \nAny messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \n*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to 2) minute per speaker. \n*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. \nPublic Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed. \n===================================================================================================================================== \nAGENDA\n1. Call to Order  PM \n2. Roll Call: Chair Aaron Quantz\, Mark Schwartz\, Reina Cerros McCaughey\, Mihran Kalaydijian\, Tristin Esfndiari \n3. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker \n4. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker \n5. Approval of Committee Minutes if available \n\n  \nItems for Discussion and Possible Action: \nAll comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. \n6. Discussion and possible action on composing a letter to LAHSA about the problems and shortcomings and solutions with the Homeless Count. Draft letter attached. (Aaron Quantz & Mihran Kalaydjian) \nRoll Call Vote \n7. Discussion and possible action regarding West Valley Neighborhood Alliance (“WVNAH”) the Public Health & Homelessness Committee will stop immediately its engagement and any future participation with WVNAH (Aaron Quantz & Mihran Kalaydjian). \nRoll Call Vote \n8. Discussion and possible action regarding the (West Valley Food Pantry) and an existing church (Prince of Peace Church). Draft a letter of support to the Councilman Bob Bloomfield along to the city planning about issuing a conditional use permit. \nRoll Call Vote \n9. Discussion and possible action related Council File 20-0769-S2 regarding Health\, Mental Health\, and Social Services Delivery / Unsheltered Residents. In a time where permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness is in short supply\, and the average time living on the streets prior to being placed into housing is increasing\, providing healthcare to our unsheltered neighbors is of paramount importance. \n10.Discussion and possible action related Council File 21-0002-S83 regarding AB 1400 (Kalra) / California Guaranteed Health Care for All Program (CalCare) / Universal Single-Payer Health Care Coverage / Health Care Cost Control System. This bill would establish a single-payer health care system in California\, called CalCare\, that will ensure that all Californians\, regardless of employment\, income\, immigration status\, race\, gender\, or any other considerations\, can get the health care they need\, free at the point of service. \n11. Items to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting \nAdjournment of Meeting: \nThe next Committee Meeting will be held on 27 September 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time. \nMeeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings.\nMeeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. \nDue to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER\, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur. \n*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act\, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and\, upon request\, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs\, services and activities. Sign language interpreters\, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services\, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services\, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher\, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org \n*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5\, non- exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition\, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda\, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org \n*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:\n• www.whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for any change of meeting date and/or time.\n• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions \nA copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street.\nParking is free. \n*RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration\, stakeholder grievance policy\, or any other procedural matters related to this Council\, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org \nSERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción\, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva\, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal. \nNotice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor\, attend\, or speak at this meeting\, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg 8-25-2022
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 25\, 2022 – 7:30 pm\nMeeting Agenda \nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE\nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89077871030 \nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 890 7787 1030 and Press “#” \nVIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION \nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and concerns over COVID-19\, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet-based service option. \nEvery person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial 1 669 900 6833 to access by phone or internet via browser or the “Zoom” App and enter Webinar ID # 890 7787  1030 and then press # to join the meeting. The Chair will give listeners instructions for providing public comments at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically\, the public is requested to dial *9\, when prompted by the Chair or Moderator\, to address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on each item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature. \nAB 361 Updates: Submission of Public comment cannot be required in advance of the meeting\, only real-time \npublic comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the people cannot provide public comment or cannot be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. \nMessaging and virtual backgrounds are in the control of the individual Committee member in their personal capacity. They do not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \n\n PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee takes action on an item. The Committee will accept comments from the public on agenda items only when the Committee considers the individual item.\n PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – During the General Public Comment period\, the Committee listens to comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Committee’s jurisdiction. Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however\, the issue raised by a public member may become the subject of a future Committee meeting.\n\nPublic Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. The presiding member may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed. \n_______________________________________________________________________________ \nAGENDA \n\n Call to Order\n Establish Quorum: Roll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n(2 minutes each) \n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes:  Roll Call Vote\n\nDraft minutes posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \nCommittee Items for Discussion and Possible Action:  \nAll comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. \n\n DWP Rates \n\nConsideration and possible action to Support of Motion from Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils with motion from WHWCNC. \n“The Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils supports the use of the ratepayer categories used in the Water and Power Associates recommendation letter of June 30\,2022 for the purpose of projecting rate increases from the LA100 Power System program for each year into the future where rates are forecast”. \n  \n\n Animal Services Department\n\nDiscussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC Board’s position whether to join in and support of Two resolutions from the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils. \nAt its monthly meeting on August 11\, 2022\, the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils passed the following two resolutions: \n\n Suspension or Termination of Animal Services Department Volunteers.\n\nRESOLVED\, that the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC)\, representing the 34 Neighborhood Councils throughout the San Fernando Valley\, strongly condemns the suspension or termination of Volunteers for speaking with the press about conditions in the City Animal Shelters or exercising their First Amendment rights. \nIn discussion of the motion and in the Hot Topic #5 explanation attached to the agenda\, it was noted that in the last month\, the Los Angeles Times\, as well as other news outlets\, have run stories very critical of the Animal Services Department and conditions for animals in the City Animal Shelters\, for example: \n‘It’s Inhumane’: Dogs At L.A. Animal Shelters Go Weeks Or Months Without Being Walked: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-14/la-city-animal-shelters-dogs-sit-in-kennels-weeks-months-without-walks \n‘Horrified’: L.A. City Council Members Call For Action On Overcrowded Animal Shelters: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-16/l-a-city-council-members-called-for-action-city-shelters \nLA Animal Services Officials Blame Staff Shortage\, Pandemic Challenges For Issues At City Shelters: https://abc7.com/animal-shelters-la-city-council-concerns-emergency-meeting/12061158/ \nVolunteers who spoke with the press and others about conditions at the City Animal Shelters have been suspended or terminated. As well as likely being a First Amendment violation subjecting the City to potential liability\, this harms the animals who are deprived of the essential care given by these Volunteers\, making the conditions exposed in these articles even worse. \n  \nThe problems at the City Shelters have been brought up at the Board of Animal Services Commissioners (BASC) meetings for many months\, to no avail.  For the most part\, the BASC and Department Management did little or nothing to fix the problems.  And recently\, the Commissioners have taken steps to severely limit public comment\, and to prevent Neighborhood Council resolutions and Community Impact Statement from being heard at their meetings. \nSo it’s no wonder that Shelter Volunteers\, who care deeply about the animals\, spoke to the press\, newspapers and television news\, about what is going on at the Shelters.  The Commissioners and Animal Services Department management were ignoring their complaints.  In a further attempt to cover-up conditions at the Shelters\, the Animal Services Department management\, with the apparent approval of the Commissioners\, have suspended and terminated Volunteers\, in an attempt to intimidate Volunteers into silence. \nThe above resolution passed with 17 in favor\, 3 abstentions.  (Only one representative from each Neighborhood Council is allowed to vote.) \n  \n\n Northeast Valley Animal Shelter\n\nRESOLVED\, that the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC)\, representing the 34 Neighborhood Councils throughout the San Fernando Valley\, believes the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter should be a full-service municipal animal shelter as contemplated by Proposition F and that no action should be taken on the RFP (Request for Proposal) until it is determined if this can be done. \nIn discussion of the motion and in the Hot Topic #4 explanation attached to the agenda\, it was noted that at last month’s VANC meeting\, we passed the following resolution regarding the Northeast Valley animal shelter: \nThe Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC) represents the 34 Neighborhood Councils throughout the San Fernando Valley\, including all of the Neighborhood Councils in the vicinity of the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter.  This shelter is a City facility built with Proposition F funds to be a municipal animal shelter\, open to the public.  It was not meant to be a private facility to house rescue organizations.  Nevertheless\, the Board of Animal Services Commissioners has issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) to do just that\, lease the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter to rescue organizations to operate.  The Board of Animal Services Commissioners and Animal Services Department did not provide an opportunity for the affected Neighborhood Councils to provide input into this decision.  Therefore\, it is RESOLVED that VANC takes the position that the Department of Animal Services and City Council should receive input from the affected Neighborhood Councils before releasing the Request for Proposal for rescue organizations to operate the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter. \nThe RFP was released without input from the affected Neighborhood Councils.  In response to VANC’s motion\, the City Council introduced a resolution (Council File 22-0897\, Koretz and Blumenfield) to amend the City Charter to make sure things like this don’t happen in the future.  The proposed charter amendment would require that the commission associated with any department contemplating the issuance of an RFP hold a public hearing or the department hold a public meeting\, to provide members of the public an opportunity to offer relevant ideas for consideration by the department prior to the drafting of the RFP. \nBut the Animal Services Commission doesn’t appear to be doing anything to stop the RFP for the Northeast Valley Shelter.  So the resolution above was passed\, 18 in favor\, 3 abstentions. \n\nCOUNCIL FILE 21-1472: NOVEMBER 2022 BALLOT MEASURE FOR INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING\n\nDiscussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC supporting placement of a City Charter Amendment to create more-independent Redistricting Commissions \n8\, Committee consideration of Possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas. \nIssue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\nMeeting dates for the 2021-2022 year: Committee holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete committee and board meetings list. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules. \nThe next Regular Committee Meeting will be held on September 8\, 2022\, via teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time. Any needed Special Meetings before the date will be posted there also. \nDue to COVID 19\, virtual teleconferencing replaces ALL in-person Committee meetings. However\, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur. \n\n Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor\, attend\, or speak at this meeting\, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org\n THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act\, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and\, upon request\, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs\, services\, and activities. Sign language interpreters\, assistive listening devices\, and other auxiliary aids or services\, may be provided upon request.\nTo ensure availability of services\, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) before the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org\nSERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción\, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva\, al j.fletcher@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.\nPUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5\, the Committee provides non-exempt writings distributed to a majority of all of the Committee Members in advance of a meeting on the WHWCNC website: www.whcouncil.org or via the scheduled meeting video presentation. In addition\, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda\, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org\n PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: www.whcouncil.org and go to the Calendar page and click on the date. You can also receive Committee agendas via email by subscribing to LA City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions\n\nA copy of this agenda is also physically posted outside of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber window located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367. The Chamber offices are at the Promenade Mall outside the mall’s east entrance and south of Ruth Chris Restaurant. Access the offices from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.  \n\n RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration\, stakeholder grievance policy\, or other procedural matters related to this Council\, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org\n\n 
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