BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Woodland Hills Warner - Center Neighborhood Council | Your most local part of CIty Government - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://whcouncil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Woodland Hills Warner - Center Neighborhood Council | Your most local part of CIty Government REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20250225T010640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T010640Z UID:10001486-1740681000-1740688200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Budget Committee Meeting 2/27/25 DESCRIPTION:Special Budget Committee Meeting & Possible Quorum-Meeting of Full NC \nThursday\, February 27\, 2025 at 6:30 PM \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84574801809  \nOr Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 84574801809 and Press # \n  \nThe AGENDA can be downloaded HERE \nThe SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS can be downloaded HERE URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/budget-committee-meeting-2-27-25/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:Budget GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20240819T011429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T011429Z UID:10001189-1724266800-1724275800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:8-21-24 WH Issues and Policies Cmte Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/8-21-24-wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-virtual-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:WHIP GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T005446 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20240805T005445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T005445Z UID:10001431-1717614000-1722819286@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED 6-5-2024 WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg DESCRIPTION:This meeting was canceled and never agendized for actions URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/cancelled-6-5-2024-wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-mtg/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:WHIP GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20240331T195141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T071550Z UID:10001148-1713380400-1713391200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED 2024-04-17 WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg DESCRIPTION: URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/2024-04-17-wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-mtg/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:WHIP GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20240331T194658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T065345Z UID:10001147-1712170800-1712181600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies [WHIP] Cmte Mtg 4-3-2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/2024-04-03-wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-mtg/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:WHIP GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20240318T004353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T065226Z UID:10001138-1710961200-1710961200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Polices [WHIP] Cmte Meeting 3-20-204 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/24-03-20-issues-and-polices-whip-cmte-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, NONE\, NONE\, CA\, NONE\, United States CATEGORIES:WHIP GEO:37.0982847;-122.0979399 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ZOOM NONE NONE CA NONE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=NONE:geo:-122.0979399,37.0982847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20231009T044818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T182902Z UID:10001328-1696962600-1696968000@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WHWCNC BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING DESCRIPTION:WOODLAND HILLS\nWARNER CENTER\nNEIGHBORHOOD\nCOUNCIL\nOct 10\, 2023 \nAgenda for\nSpecial Budget Committee Meeting\n& Possible Quorum-Meeting of Full NC\nWoodland Hills Library\nSecond Floor\n22200 Ventura Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91364\nTuesday October 10 \, 2023\n6:30PM to 7:50PM.\nSi requiere servicios de traducción\, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor\ncontacte Karen DiaBiase\, Secretaria\, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.\nComments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard\nduring the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act\, the Board is prevented from acting on a\nmatter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however\, the issue raised by a member of the\npublic may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted\nby the presiding officer of the Committee .\nAll comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker\, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.\n1. Call to Order. Roll call of members: Heath Kline\, Budget Committee Chair as NC Treasurer\, plus the Chair or Representative of each Committee\nof the Board (one role per person with the limitation of one vote per committee).\n2. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (2) minutes per speaker.\n3. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda within the purview of the committee).\n(1) minute per speaker.\nItems for discussion and possible action:\nStakeholder Public Comment will be taken on each agenda item: (2) minutes per speaker.\nItem (1):\nReview & discussion of last year’s adopted 2022-2023 FY budget & actual spending (attached)\nItem (2):\nReview & discussion of our adopted 2023-2024 FY current budget & YTD spending (attached)\nItem (3):\nBrief elevator presentations from each committee of the NC of what each committee sees as their\ngoals and their funding needs (what their committee will directly spend) if determined\, to accomplish\nthese goals\, and what they need from other committees or the entire NC\, to carry out their goals.\nOur Standing Committees are:\n• Budget & Finance Heath Kline\, Chair\n• Community Services Joyce Fletcher\, Chair\n• Education Julie Waltrip\, Chair\n• Environmental Sustainability and Beautification Karen DiBiase\, Chair\n• Governance\, Dena Weise\, Chair\,\n• Outreach Chris Waddy & Tracy Rosen\, Co-Chairs\n• PLUM Don Patterson & Marty Lipkin\, Co-Chairs\n• Public Health & Homelessness Reina Cerros-McCaughey\, Chair\n• Transportation & Public Safety Rachel Tabak\, Chair\n• WHIP August Steurer & Heath Kline\, Co-Chairs\nEach committee should be represented by one of its committee chairs (when there are co-chairs of the\ncommittee) or another member of the committee if a chair is unable to attend or has another role on the\nbudget committee to maximize participation\, points of view expressed\, and number of participants\nvoting.\nItem (4.):\nDiscussion and possible action:\nThe following action may be necessary to support expenditures that exceed the funds available in their\nproper budget category for pending expenditure item(s) should they be approved by the board.\nMotion to make a reallocation of funds assigned to budget categories that are:\n• Office/Operational Expenditures† $11\,901.46 unspent-available $9\,703\n† Note this budget category has future monthly reoccurring costs-obligations not reflected in the available funds\namount.\n• Outreach Expenditures $16\,050 unspent-available $15\,049.01\n• Election Expenditures $750 unspent-available $0\n• Neighborhood Purposes Grants (NPG) Expenditures $7\,700 unspent-available $7\,700\n• Community Improvement Projects (CIP) Expenditures $5\,000 unspent-available $5\,000\nSee Item (2.) FY2023-2024 budget attachment.\nRoll call vote. (if applicable).\nADJOURNMENT: The time\, date\, and location of the next Budget Committee meeting will be\nannounced. See Public Posting of Agendas section below.\nAs a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act\, the City of Los\nAngeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to\nensure equal access to its programs\, services\, and activities. Sign language interpreters\, assistive listening devices\, or\nother auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services\, please make your\nrequest at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood\nEmpowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org\nPublic Posting of Agendas –\nNeighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:\n● A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center\nChamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Ste 2330\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91367. The Chamber is\nlocated at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant.\nThe Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.\n● www.whcouncil.org\n● You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)\nNotice to Paid Representatives –\nIf you are compensated to monitor\, attend\, or speak at this meeting\, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and\nreport your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq. More information is available at\nethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or\nethics.commission@lacity.org\nPublic Access of Records –\nIn compliance with Government Code section 54957.5\, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the\nboard in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.WHWCNC.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition\,\nif you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda\, please contact Dena Weiss at: d.weiss@whcouncil.org.\nReconsideration and Grievance Process –\nFor information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration\, stakeholder grievance policy\, or any other procedural\nmatters related to this Council\, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our\nwebsite.\nOffice/ URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/whwcnc-budget-committee-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Woodland Hills Public Library\, Upper Room\, 22200 Ventura Blvd.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91364\, United States CATEGORIES:Budget GEO:34.1678825;-118.6106854 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woodland Hills Public Library Upper Room 22200 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22200 Ventura Blvd.:geo:-118.6106854,34.1678825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20230321T025915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T200016Z UID:10001282-1679601600-1679601600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg on 03-23-23 DESCRIPTION:Agenda Pdf \n\n\n\nCommittee Meeting \nWill be held: \nMarch 23\, 2023 At 8:00 pm \nVirtual Meeting Teleconferencing and Phone Number For Public Participation \nAccess Meeting by Zoom Online at: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89077871030 \nor\nTo Join the Meeting by Telephone:\nDial (1 669 900 6833) & Then Enter This Webinar ID: 890 7787 1030 and Press “#” \nCommittee Members are Chairperson Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, and August Steurer\, and Aaron Williams \nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to 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. \nThe 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 acts 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 public comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the public 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 and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \nContact Person: Heath Kline\, 818-312-5610\, h.kline@whcouncil.org\n\n\n\nMeeting Agenda \n\n Public Input on Agenda Items – The public may address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee acts 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 appearing 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 within the Committee’s jurisdiction. * Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue 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 Notice to Paid Representatives – If you receive compensation 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 Public Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. As needed\, the presiding member may impose different time limits per each agenda item.\n\n\n Call to Order\n Establish Quorum:\nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Julie Waltrip\, Aaron Williams\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda.\n(2 minutes each)\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes\n\nRoll Call Vote — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Julie Waltrip\, Aaron Williams \nAll public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. If available\, the event page for this meeting has draft minutes posted on whcouncil.com. \nAgenda Items for Discussion and Possible Action by the Committee: \n\nItem No (A) WHIP Chair Heath Kline\n\nBoard CIS “Against Unless Amended” City Council File 22-0247 and Council File 22-0247-S1\, entitled “Los Angeles River Valley Bikeway and Greenway / Vanalden Avenue / Balboa Boulevard / Mitigated Negative Declaration Certification.”  The amendments requested are to preserve the Sepulveda Basin Dog Park in the following regards:   \nDiscussion and possible action: \nWHEREAS; The WHIP Committee after review of the attached document PRESERVE THE SEPULVEDA BASIN DOG PARK\, written by Miriam Preissel\, President of the Sepulveda Basin Off Leash Dog Park wherein she outlines the problem that will occur at the Sepulveda Basin Off Leash Dog Park and the adjacent parking area for the dog park (East of White Oak on between Victory on the North\, and the LA River on the South) if the City proceeds with its plans to create a new bike path between the dog park on north and the river on the south that will compromise the dog park and the dog park parking lot and put dogs and people at risk unnecessarily when there is a viable alternative to route the bike path on the south side of the river\, that was not explored adequately and once again the city is taking a significant action without input from effected stakeholders or Neighborhood Councils. \nTherefore it is RESOLVED that the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] Issues & Policies Committee [WHIP] recommends that the WHWCNC Board pass a resolution and file a CIS “Against Unless Amended” for Council File 22-0247\, entitled “Los Angeles River Valley Bikeway and Greenway / Vanalden Avenue / Balboa Boulevard / Mitigated Negative Declaration Certification.”  The amendments requested are to preserve the Sepulveda Basin Dog Park in the following regards: \n\nNone of the land of the Dog Park is taken for the bike path.\nNo trees\, especially shade trees\, in or adjacent to the Dog Park are removed.\nThe Dog Park is not closed during construction.\nThe bike path has sufficient separation from the Dog Park so that dogs in the park will not chase bikes along the fence line\, causing injury to other dogs or people in the Dog Park.\nThe parking lot for the Dog Park is not used as an entry or exit for the bike path\, which will cause bikes and pedestrians walking or running through the parking lot to interfere with dog owners getting their dogs into and out of the Dog Park.  This is a safety issue; dogs may try to chase bike riders in the parking lot\, causing injury to people and dogs.\nThe parking lot for the Dog Park\, which is already insufficient for users of the Dog Park during certain times\, not be used as a parking lot for bike riders and walkers on the bike path.  Users of the Dog Park already must park on grass areas during times of peak use.\nBefore any plan for the bike path is approved and before construction begins\, users of the Dog Park\, the organization Friends of the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park\, as well as the impacted Neighborhood Councils\, in the central and western San Fernando Valley\, including the WHWCNC\, should be given an opportunity to provide input\, at a town hall or other meeting\, because this is the only dog park that serves these regions. Hundreds of local residents regularly use the Dog Park and have not been given an adequate opportunity to provide input.  There are alternatives to the current plan which have been developed by users of the Dog Park\, such as continuing the bike path south of the Los Angeles River\, which have not been given a hearing.\nIt is also suggested that lights be put into the Dog Park.\nThe letter from Friends of the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park will be attached to the Community Impact Statement.Reference Letter: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ref-LetterOnDogPark.pdf\nItem No (B) WHIP Chair Heath Kline Council File 19-0002-S101:\n\nBoard CIS “Against Unless Amended” City Council File 19-0002-S101 entitled “China\, Vietnam\, South Korea\, Cambodia and Indonesia Sale of Dog Meat / Animal Cruelty Laws Enforcement:”  \nDiscussion and possible Action: \nTherefore it is RESOLVED:  The Woodland Hills – Warner Center  Issues & Policies Committee (WHWNC WHIP) requests that the WHWCNC Board pass a resolution for a Community Impact Statement (CIS) “For” Council File 19-0002-S101\, which was passed by the Los Angeles City Council and signed by the Mayor\, requesting the governments of China\, Vietnam\, South Korea\, Cambodia\, and Indonesia to ban the sale of dog meat and to enforce their animal cruelty laws. \n\n Committee Future Meeting(s) & Possible issues\nDiscussion on future Committee meeting agendas acting to set date for the next meeting.\n\nIssue suggestions are 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 in person on April13th\, 2023. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the location\, date and time. \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 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 Dena Weiss by email at d.weiss@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\, at d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.\n PUBLIC 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 Dena Weiss by email to d.weiss@whcouncil.org\n PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS –\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. \nAgendas are also posted for public review as follows: At www.whcouncil.org\, go to the Calendar page and click on the date.\nYou can also receive Committee agendas via email by subscribing to LA City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions \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  \n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-virtual-cmte-mtg-on-03-23-23/ CATEGORIES:WHIP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20230228T041426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T050603Z UID:10001272-1677700800-1677708000@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Committee Special Mtg Rescheduled 3-1-2023 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/whip-committee-3-1-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20230221T025532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T021809Z UID:10001259-1677180600-1677187800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg for 2-23-23 DESCRIPTION:Motion 5A – NC Budget increases \nMotion 5B – \n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-virtual-cmte-mtg-for-2-23-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20230130T200109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T042041Z UID:10001030-1675193400-1675193400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Special Virtual Mtg Agenda for 1-31-2023 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-special-virtual-mtg-agenda-for-01-31-2023/ CATEGORIES:WHIP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20230124T012613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T013017Z UID:10001255-1674761400-1674761400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Virtual Meeting 1-26-2023 DESCRIPTION:[pdf-embedder url=”https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WHWCNC-WHIP-Agenda-01-26-23.pdf” title=”WHWCNC WHIP Agenda-01-26-23″] URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-virtual-meeting-1-26-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20221206T025129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T030844Z UID:10001226-1670527800-1670527800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg 12-8-2022 DESCRIPTION:Click for Agenda pdf \nDecember 8\, 2022 \nAt 7:30 pm \nBy Virtual Meeting Teleconference and Phone Number For Public Participation \nOnline Internet Access via Zoom at: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477494746 \nor\nTo Join the Meeting by Telephone:\nDial (1 669 900 6833) & Then Enter This Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 and Press “#” \nCommittee Members are \nChairperson Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Aaron Williams \nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to 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. \nThe 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 acts 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 public comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the public 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 and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \nContact Person:\, Heath Kline\, 818-312-5610 \nh.kline@whcouncil.org \n  \nMeeting Agenda \n\n Public Input on Agenda Items – The public may address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee acts 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 appearing 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 within the Committee’s jurisdiction. * Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue 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 Notice to Paid Representatives – If you receive compensation 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 Public Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. As needed\, the presiding member may impose different time limits per each agenda item.\n\n  \n\n Call to Order\n Establish Quorum:\nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Aaron Williams\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n(2 minutes each) \nAgenda Items for Discussion and Possible Action by the Committee: \n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes\n\nRoll Call Vote — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Aaron Williams \nAll public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. If available\, the event page for this meeting has draft minutes posted on whcouncil.com. \n\n Council Files 21-1472\, 22-1196\, 22-1197\, 23-0002-S1:\nEfforts to put up one or more Charter Reform Ballot Measures in 2023 and 2024 regarding 1) a new Independent Council Redistricting process and 2) the Establishment of more Council based on population.\n\nThe Committee continues their discussion of the issues with the possibility of acting regarding WHWCNC filing a CIS regarding the proposals for placement of a City Charter Amendment to create more-independent Redistricting Commissions and recommendations to increase the number of council members\, possibly based on population. \nPreliminary Draft CIS \nCommunity Impact Statement Summary: \nSince the origination of LA’s city council system\, there have been 15 council districts. At the time\, there were 200\,000 people in the City of LA\, with about 13\,300 persons per district. That number is multiplied twenty times to over 3.85 million people today. Each Council District in Los Angeles has more people than the Cities of Burbank and Pasadena combined. There is scant evidence that this consolidation of power in such populated Districts is good for the residents and voters of LA. The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council wholeheartedly supports bringing Charter Reform Ballot Initiatives to the voters before 2024. These would increase and tie Council district sizes to population\, expand the City Council to provide more representation to our communities and remove Councilmembers and elected officials from redistricting. \nPreliminary Draft CIS \nWHIP recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center-Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] resolve and send the following WHIP statement of community impact as its own. The CIS supports calling for City Charter ballot measures on the expansion of the number of Council Districts and a new impartial Redistricting process to redistrict Los Angeles in time for the 2024 election cycle: \nCouncil File 21-1472 \nNovember 2022 Ballot / Ballot Measure / City Charter Amendment / Independent Redistricting Commission \nCouncil File 23-0002-S1 \nIndependent Redistricting Process / New Commission / New Redistricting Maps / City of Los Angeles / April 2023 Special Election \nCouncil File 22-1196  \nCharter Reform Ballot Initiative / 2024 / Redistricting Process / Los Angeles City Council Seats / Representation Fixed to Population Growth \nThe Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports the creation of an independent redistricting commission.  It is a necessary and overdue step for the City Council and Los Angeles Unified School Board Districts.  During the 2021 redistricting process\, many Neighborhood Councils had to expend significant energy and time to fight for their neighborhood in a polarized and politicized process.  It is time for Los Angeles to catch up to California and Los Angeles County\, which already have independent redistricting commissions. \nWe propose adding restrictions for applicant qualifications excluding any bidder\, contractor\, developer\, or someone with a direct financial interest in the City’s work from serving on the Commission.  We also recommend excluding anyone affiliated with the management of an employee union\, any recent candidate for a City of LA elected office\, former elected officials in the City of LA\, and anyone who has donated or raised above a certain threshold for local candidates. \nThe Redistricting process must follow a set of rank-ordered criteria to create new districts: \n\nPopulation Equality:Districts must comply with the S. Constitution’s requirement of “one person\, one vote.”\nFederal Voting Rights Act:Districts must ensure an equal opportunity for minorities to elect a candidate of their choice\nGeographic Contiguity:All areas within a district must connect as an undivided whole\, except for the particular case of islands\nGeographic Integrity:Without violating previous criteria\, Districts shall minimize the division of neighborhood councils before minimizing the division of communities of interest to the extent feasible. Communities of interest are secondary to neighborhood councils. They must be a contiguous population sharing common social and economic interests that justify inclusion within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.\nGeographic Compactness:To the extent practicable\, and where this does not conflict with previous criteria\, districts must not bypass nearby communities for more distant communities of interest. Communities of interest cannot be considered broader than 7 miles.\nTo the extent practicable\, Districts should not cross watersheds.\nDrawing Districts shall not consider any effects on Incumbents\, political candidates\, or political.\n\nThe City Council districts are currently too large to govern each area well. They have created an environment leading to opportunities for corruption by concentrating so much power in so few hands. A fifth of our City Council Members coming under indictment in the last decade is a strong indicator of opportunities for corruption. We also strongly believe in the expansion of the City Council’s size. \nIt is simply impossible for 15 Council Members to govern 4 million people appropriately.  Each City Council Member is supposed to represent over a quarter million residents.  For comparison\, in New York City (8.4 million people\, 51 council districts)\, each council district represents approximately 160\,000-170\,000 people.  In Chicago (2.71 million people\, 50 wards)\, each alderperson represents about 54\,000 people. The City of Fresno has a Council Member per 112\,000 persons. We favor getting to somewhere in the middle. \nWe support a ballot measure to establish a new City Council\, having one Council Member per 110\,000 residents to the nearest whole number and expanding the Council Districts as the population increases. \nServing as Commission Co-chairs\, two retired Superior Court Judges put forth by the presiding judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court shall select the Commission from a pool of about 80 candidates nominated across the City. At least one judge shall live in the City of Los Angeles. \nTo establish the pool of candidates\, each Los Angeles Neighborhood Council may nominate at least one and up to 3 candidates at the rate of one per 50\,000 in population to the nearest whole number\, ideally resulting in selecting about 1 out of 5 candidates to the Redistricting Commission of 17 members plus the two Co-chairs. \nWe support ballot measures to increase the number of Council districts and establish new redistricting procedures. They should appear on the same ballot. When voters pass one or both ballot measures as proposed\, the City Council must immediately initiate the redistricting process to complete new redistricting in time for the 2024 election cycle. \nRoll Call Vote — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Aaron Williams \n\n Council File 14-0425-S13:\n18447 West Sherman Way / Reseda Theatre Project / Reseda Theatre Senior Housing L.P. / Reseda Theatre and Public Market / Disposition and Development Agreement / Fifth Amendment.\n\nCommittee discussion with possible action regarding support for the position of the Reseda Neighborhood Council’s objection to continuing the process of modifying the development agreement until the community has been consulted. \nPreliminary Draft CIS \nCouncil File 14-0425-S13 \n18477 West Sherman Way | Reseda Theatre Project \nPosition: Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood opposes L.A. City Council File 14-0425-S13 – until the Reseda community has adequately been outreached to and their input has been satisfactorily received. \nThe revitalization of the Reseda Theater has been a dream of the Reseda Community for over two decades and why they supported the bundling of the theatre project with a senior housing project that promised to revitalize the theater years ago. Throughout the years the Reseda Neighborhood Council has requested updates regarding the progress of the theatre but was never informed regarding this proposed severance into two corporate entities. Respectively – the transfer of property from Reseda Theater Senior Housing\, LP to Reseda Theatre and Public Market LP. \nIn public records\, the Reseda Neighborhood Council discovered that incorporation documents setting the groundwork for using two corporate entities were filed in May 2021\, which means that there have been over 18 months to inform their community of potential changes. \nAs Woodland Hills has similarly been party to the same style of concealment of City development activities and perceived backroom dealings originating from our shared council office on development projects impacting our community such as the expansion of the West Valley Food Pantry or the aquation with public funds of properties across from Taft High School to be operated by a non-profit to provide homeless housing and services to targeted groups without details to the community of who will actually be served or any details of the programs that will be offered on-site to help the residents despite numerous inquiries from the public\, we feel it is our responsibility to join the Reseda NC in calling out development projects in Council District 3 that surreptitiously bypass Neighborhood Councils and community input. As the stakeholders of Reseda were not informed of the proposed changes and were without the opportunity to weigh in on serious concerns\, it continues the tradition of perceived backroom dealing and City Council corruption that has plagued the Los Angeles City Council for the past few years. By way of examples\, we refer to the ways that LA City Council handled its own redistricting and that of LAUSD recently where community input fell on deaf ears. We also see similarities in bypassing informing and taking input from the affected area stakeholders and NCs in the handling of the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter (see our CIS regarding Council File 22-0897). \nThe financing for this project has been supplied by the City of Los Angeles\, with our tax dollars. Reseda’s understandable concern is that this request to transfer ownership from one corporate owner to two is simply a cynical ploy on the part of the developer to guarantee that\, should they run into difficulties or roadblocks in the restoration of the theater\, they would fail to keep their promise to restore and revitalize the Reseda Theater in a form acceptable to the community. \nAs such\, the WHWCNC requests Council File 14-0425-S13 be continued until the stakeholders of Reseda have been given the opportunity to provide robust feedback and have their input be thoughtfully considered. This means the transfer of property from Reseda Theater Senior Housing\, LP to Reseda Theatre and Public Market LP be delayed\, and possibly denied\, until adequate outreach has been shown and input received. \nSincerely\, \nWoodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council \nRoll Call Vote — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Aaron Williams \n\n Council File 22-1489:\nVan Nuys Airport (VNY) / Development Projects / Community Impact / VNY Citizens Advisory Council.\n\nThe Committee initiates discussion with possible action regarding support for the motion by Councilman Blumenfield calling for a report from LA World Airports regarding a list of projects and awards\, past community engagement\, compliance with 2005 VNY Master Plan\, environmental impacts\, and proposal for future community engagement. \nRoll Call Vote — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Aaron Williams \n\n Council File 21-0407:\nNeighborhood Council / Standardize Election Rules / Stakeholder Participation.\n\nThe Committee to discuss and possibly take action regarding the Board issuing an impact statement regarding the Empower LA report to the City Council on by-laws issues related to Neighborhood Council Elections. Another requested action in the council file is for the City Attorney to standardize election rules and limit this authority. \nPreliminary Draft CIS \nThe Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council strongly encourages the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to submit a follow-up report-back to CF 21-0407 with input from experienced Neighborhood Council board members to expand on its responses to the specific City Council asks\, and emphasizing that the Neighborhood Councils are independent pursuant to the City Charter and that amendments to their bylaws cannot be made by the City Council or other entity\, only by each Neighborhood Council. \nRoll Call Vote — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\, Aaron Williams \n\n Committee consideration of Possible issues\nDiscussion on future Committee meeting agendas acting to set a date for the next meeting.\n\nIssue suggestions are 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. \nDue to the holiday\, the meeting on December 22\, 2022\, is probably canceled. A possible Special Meeting may be scheduled for December 29\, 2022. The next Regular Committee Meeting in January will be held on January 12\, 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time. \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 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 the availability of services\, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) before the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Dena Weiss by email at d.weiss@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 Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva\, at d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.\n PUBLIC 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 Dena Weiss by emailing d.weiss@whcouncil.org\n PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS –\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. \nAgendas posted for public review: At www.whcouncil.org\, go to the Calendar page and click on the date.\nYou can also receive Committee agendas via email by subscribing to LA City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions \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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-virtual-cmte-mtg-12-8-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20221108T030347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T033817Z UID:10001010-1668108600-1668108600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg - 11-10-2022 DESCRIPTION:Click for Agenda PDF \nCommittee Meeting Will be held: \nNovember 10\, 2022 At 7:30 pm \nBy Virtual Meeting Teleconference and Phone Number For Public Participation \nOnline Internet Access via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477494746 or \nJoin the Meeting by Telephone: Dial (1 669 900 6833) & Then Enter This Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 and Press “#” \nCommittee Members are Chairperson Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, and August Steurer \nIn conformity with the September 16\, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to 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. \nThe 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 acts 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 public comment is required. If broadcasting interruptions prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting\, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If the public 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 and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \nContact Person: Heath Kline\, 818-312-5610\, h.kline@whcouncil.org \nWoodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee Meeting Agenda\n\n Public Input on Agenda Items – The public may address the Committee on any agenda item before the Committee acts 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 appearing 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 within the Committee’s jurisdiction. * Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue 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 Notice to Paid Representatives – If you receive compensation 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 Public Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. As needed\, the presiding member may impose different time limits per each agenda item.\n\n\n\n Call to Order\n\n\n Establish Quorum:\n\nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\n\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n\n(2 minutes each) \nAgenda Items for Discussion and Possible Action by the Committee: \n\n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes\n\n\nRoll Call Vote — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer \nAll public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. If available\, the event page for this meeting has draft minutes posted on whcouncil.com. \n\n\n Council Files 21-1472\, 22-1196\, 22-1197\, 23-0002-S1:\n\nEfforts to put up one or more Charter Reform Ballot Measures in 2023 and 2024 regarding 1) a new Independent Council Redistricting process and 2) the Establishment of more Council based on population.\n\nThe Committee conducts their discussion of the issues with the possibility of acting regarding WHWCNC filing a CIS regarding the proposals for placement of a City Charter Amendment to create more-independent Redistricting Commissions and recommendations to increase the number of council members\, possibly based on population. \nRoll Call Vote — Heath Kline\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer \n\n\n Committee consideration of Possible issues\n\nDiscussion on future Committee meeting agendas acting to set a date for the next meeting.\n\nIssue suggestions are posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\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. \nDue to the holiday\, the meeting on November 24\, 2022\, is cancelled. The next Regular Committee Meeting will be held on December 8\, 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time. \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 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 the availability of services\, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) before the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Dena Weiss by email at d.weiss@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\, at d.weiss@whcouncil.org o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.\n PUBLIC 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 Dena Weiss by emailing d.weiss@whcouncil.org\n PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS –\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. \nAgendas posted for public review: At www.whcouncil.org\, go to the Calendar page and click on the date.\nYou can also receive Committee agendas via email by subscribing to LA City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions \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  \n  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-virtual-cmte-mtg-11-10-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T191500 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20221025T021441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T013500Z UID:10001004-1666898100-1666898100@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg for 10-27-2022 DESCRIPTION:Agenda pdf \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\, 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. To telephonically call in to comment\, the public must dial *9 (raising your hand)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 app’s “raise hand” feature. \nAB 361 Updates: Submission of Public comment cannot be required in advance of the meeting. Only real-time public 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\, 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. \nDraft motions posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n CF 22-1146 Motion to instruct DONE to update CIS Portal to function correctly.\n\nConsideration and possible action regarding filing CIS on the Council Motion in CF 22-1146 excerpted here: \nIn the City Council motion\, the City Council instructs the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to report back in 45 days on the status of the Community Impact Statement Portal\, including the issues that led to numerous Community Impact Statements not being transmitted\, the length of time the errors were present in the system\, the list of the City Commissions that were impacted by not having the correct email configurations on the portal\, the number of Community Impact Statements that were not transmitted as intended by the Neighborhood Councils\, and the steps that have been taken to remedy the issue and prevent this from happening again in the future. \nAlso in the motion\, the City Council instructs the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment\, with the assistance of the Information Technology Agency\, to report back in 45 days on the necessary technological upgrades needed to the Community Impact Statement Portal to ensure that the submission of Community Impact Statements is as seamless and streamlined as possible and that technical issues of this sort will not arise in the future. \n\n CF 22-1232 Ballot Measure for Charter Reform regarding the Ethics Commission.\n\nDiscussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC Board’s position whether to file a CIS regarding the recommendations of the Ethics Commissions Ad Hoc Charter Reform SubCommittee \n\n Council File 22-1189\, 22-1195\, 22-1199 : Censure of City Council Members Martinez\, De Leon\, and Cedillo; Removal of Chairmanships for Council Member De Leon.\n\nDiscussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC filing a CIS regarding Censure of City Council Members and removal as chairs of committees. \n\nCOUNCIL FILES 21-1472\, 22-1196\, 22-1197 : Efforts to put up Ballot Measure in 2023 and 2024 for Charter Reform regagarding a new Independent Council Redistricting process and establishing the number of City Council Seat based on Population.\n\nDiscussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC supporting placement of a City Charter Amendment to create more-independent Redistricting Commissions to increase the number of council members based on population. \n\n Committee consideration of Possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas.\n\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 November 10\, 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 Dena Weiss by email d.weiss@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 Dena Weiss at via email d.weiss@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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-virtual-cmte-mtg-for-10-27-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220905T162622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T165456Z UID:10001200-1662665400-1662665400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg Canceled for 9-8-2022 DESCRIPTION:9-8-2022 Meeting has been canceled.\nNext regular meeting will be on 9-22-2022.\nCancellation PDF URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-virtual-cmte-mtg-canceled-for-9-8-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220901T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220901T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220830T021855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T021855Z UID:10001198-1662060600-1662071400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Virtual Cmte Mtg 9-1-2022 DESCRIPTION:Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Cmte Special Meeting Agenda\nThursday\, September 1\, 2022 – 7:30 pm\nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89614691727 \nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting \nThen Enter This Webinar ID 896 1469 1727 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 COVID19\, 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 # 896 1469 1727 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  public 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\nPUBLIC 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.\nPUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – During the General Public Comment period\, the\n\nCommittee 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. \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\n1.              Call to Order\n2.              Establish Quorum: Roll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer\n3.              Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda.\nminutes each)\n4.              Approval of Available Committee Minutes:                                  Roll Call Vote \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  \n5.             DWP Rates (Reconsideration of adopted motion)\nReconsideration and possible action to adopt a substitute motion adopted at the previous meeting on August 25th. \nReconsideration of: \nThe Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following motion: \nThe Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] supports the use of the ratepayer categories used in the Water and Power Associates recommendation letter of June 20\, 2022\, for the purpose of projecting rate increases for a variety of consumption DWP residential and small business users from the LA100 power system program for each year into the future where rates are forecast. See examples set forth in the attached letter. [link]. The table should show the projected rate increases for both Zone 1 and Zone 2 (high consumption areas of the SFV) ratepayers.  Furthermore\, the WHWCNC asks that the LADWP widely disseminate these updated table showing projected rate increases in advance of any future rate increases through billing inserts\, email and text alerts\, social media and print and broadcast media campaigns in sufficient time for the public to provide input before any rate increases are put into effect. \nThe WHWCNC will inform the Board of Commissioners of the LADWP\, DWP Management\, the LADWP Rate Payer Advocate\, the Mayor and City Council of this position. \nOffered Substitution: \nThe Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following motion: \nThe Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] supports the Water and Power Associates letter of June 20\, 2022 [letter link]\, to the LA Department of Water & Power [LADWP] Board of Commissioners. \nThe WHWCNC strongly believes that all future rate increases projected under the LA100 Strategic Long-Term Resource Plan [presentation link]\, or come about because of\, for example\, but not limited to projected increases from increased use of water from the Metropolitan Water District [MWD] and their upstream providers and surcharges that these providers may be imposing on LADWP be communicated to its customers through the use of charts like those contained at the end of the Water and Power Associates letter [bottom of page 2] \nLADWP should expand its projected rate increase charts for water and electricity to show the projected rate increases for both Zone 1 and Zone 2 (high temperature-consumption allotment areas of the San Fernando Valley & East LA) [map link]\, ratepayers. Additionally\, LADWP charts should show customers under rate plans such as “Time of Use” or have dedicated meters-billing plans for EV charging or meters for outdoor water use. Charts should be available for any new rate plans offered. \nThe LADWP should maintain prominently on its website updates to the rate charts that show projected versus actual rate increases for the past five years. Projected versus actual billed rates should be explained. This information will allow customers to see trends and gauge for themselves the accuracy of LADWP rate projections and the reliance they should put on them. \nFurthermore\, the WHWCNC asks that the LADWP widely disseminate these updated tables showing projected rate increases in advance of future rate increases. LADWP should use billing inserts\, NC outreach\, email\, and text alerts\, social media\, and print and broadcast media campaigns in sufficient time for the public to provide input before rate increases take effect. Most importantly\, customers will be able to respond intelligently to the signals LADWP and the marketplace is sending them about their resource consumption\, savings\, and generation opportunities. \nThe WHWCNC will inform the LADWP Board of Commissioners\, DWP Management\, the LADWP Rate Payer Advocate\, the Mayor\, the LA City Council Energy\, Climate Change\, Environmental Justice and River Committee\, LA City Council Member Bob Blumenfield\, and staffs of this position. \n6.           Animal Services Volunteers Termination (Reconsideration of adopted motion)\nReconsideration and possible action to adopt a substitute motion adopted at the previous meeting on August 25th. \nReconsideration of: \nThe Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt the following motion: \nWHEREAS 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/ \n; and\, \nWHEREAS\, Volunteers who spoke with the press and others about conditions at the City Animal Shelters have been suspended or terminated; and\, \nWHEREAS\, This harms the animals who are deprived of the essential care given by these Volunteers\, making the conditions exposed in these articles even worse; and\, \nWHEREAS\, This may likely being a First Amendment violation subjecting the City to potential liability; and\, \nWHEREAS\, The problems at the City Shelters have been brought up at the Board of Animal Services Commissioners (BASC) meetings for many months\, to no avail\, because\, for the most part\, the BASC and Department Management did little or nothing to fix the problems; and\, \nWHEREAS\, 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; and\, \nWHEREAS\,  Commissioners and Animal Services Department management have ignored complaints of Shelter Volunteers\, who care deeply about the animals and needed to speak to the press\, newspapers and television news\, about what is going on at the Shelters; and\, \nWHEREAS\, 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; \nTHEREFORE\, The Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council RESOLVE\, that it 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 and the actions be investigated and the volunteers reinstated. \nOffered Substitution: \nThe Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee [WHIP] recommends the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council to adopt the following CIS and submit it to the following three City Council files: \nCouncil File 22-1111-S10 Personnel\, Audits\, and Animal Welfare Committee Meetings / Public Comment / Communication(s) from Public / 2022 (NO MOTION ATTACHED – only a general public comment file) \nCouncil File 22-0943 Department of Animal Services / Animal Shelters / Budgetary Needs (AGAINST UNLESS AMENDED) \nCouncil File 20-1177 Glue LLC / Marketing\, Fundraising\, Public Relations and Website Development and Management Services / Contract  (AGAINST) \nDRAFT CIS \nLike most Angelenos\, members of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council were appalled and disappointed by the reports in the Los Angeles Times [link to LAT] of mistreatment and neglect of animals in the care of the Department of Animal Services. It appears that the Department is understaffed and lacks skilled managerial leadership\, and these shortcomings led to a profound breach of moral and fiduciary duty. \nIt is unfathomable how neither the Personnel Audits and Animal Welfare Committee (PAAW) nor the Mayor-appointed Board of Animal Services Commissioners gave any public indication of these problems. Instead\, they left it to a newspaper exposé [link to LAT] and volunteers’ honest\, heartbreaking words [link to ABC7] to make these conditions known to the broader public. News media news outlets have documented these conditions before\, including occupied animal living quarters overrun by rats [link to Newsweek] and flooding shelters [link to CF 19-1584]. \nNecessary actions must be taken to quickly and efficiently process into the system the many people who have applied to be volunteers\, including\, as necessary\, clerical staff being transferred to the Department to process backlogged applications. The City shelters’ substantial volunteer corps\, without which the shelters could not operate\, must be treated with the respect they deserve and given a formal seat at the table in current and future decision-making for the shelters and their procedures and operation. One option worth considering is the formation of a volunteers’ “Animal Services Advisory Committee\,” with representatives elected by the volunteers from each of the City’s shelters. \nVolunteers suspended or terminated for speaking to the media\, after bringing their concerns first to Department of Animal Services management and the Board of Animal Services Commissioners only to be ignored\, must be immediately reinstated. Terminating highly skilled volunteers who run shelter programs such as dog playgroups\, train other volunteers\, and walk the more challenging dogs further harms animals in the shelters. Retaliation against employee whistleblowers is illegal\, and reprisals against volunteers are equally wrong and erode trust in our City’s governance structures. Should the City be able to terminate a volunteer for engaging in good faith criticism of the City? Good governance depends upon the willingness of constituents to speak out without fear of retaliation. \nA complete and comprehensive audit should be undertaken by the City Controller of the Department of Animal Services\, including its volunteer program\, to analyze the Department’s needs\, budget\, staffing structure and numbers\, and the effectiveness of its expenditures. \nAdditionally\, the exorbitant $1.5 million contract with the marketing firm The Glue LLC should be immediately examined\, and the nature\, circumstances\, and expenditure on this contract should be investigated by the Controller for fraud\, waste\, and abuse.  The contract is currently delinquent\, and its costs are much higher than industry standards. This should include a review of the change in the terms of use [link to Ordinance 185617] of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund instituted in 2018\, which was approved by both the Animal Services Commission and the PAAW Committee. In FY 2021-2022\, 63% of all expenditures from the donor-funded Animal Welfare Trust Fund went to the Glue marketing contract (for services that have yet to be delivered) rather than the care of animals. Animal care is why people donate to and the purpose of this trust. \nContrary to the motion [link to CF 22-0943] introduced by Councilmember Koretz\, this is not simply a crisis of budgetary resources; it is a crisis of dubious priorities\, inept management\, and derelict and negligent oversight. For example\, the City has never adequately funded or enforced its spay and neuter policies\, which has directly contributed to the current overcrowding. Alongside these management issues\, however\, it is true that the City has chronically underfunded the Department of Animal Services and must henceforth budget appropriately for the needs of the animals. There is a clear need for the Department to have permanent independent\, neutral oversight\, such as from an ombudsman to whom issues of concern could be directed. This is especially the case given the Department’s substantial skilled volunteer workforce. Often\, they are the first to recognize needed changes and need a communication channel free of retribution. \nThe shelter system’s animals\, volunteers\, employees\, and taxpayers deserve the humane and ethical treatment that a better-run department would provide. The responsibility for delivering it falls to you and your appointees. \n7.  Privatization of Northeast Valley Animal Shelter built with Public Funds\nItem continued from August 25\, 2022. \nOffered Motion: \nWHEREAS\, The Northeast Valley Animal 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; and\, \nWHEREAS\, 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\, 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; and\, \nWHEREAS\, The RFP was released without input from the affected Neighborhood Councils; and\, \nWHEREAS\, the City Council introduced a resolution (Council File 22-0897\, Koretz and Blumenfield) to amend the City Charter to 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; and\, \nWHEREAS\, the Animal Services Commission doesn’t appear to be doing anything to stop the RFP for the Northeast Valley Shelter; \nTherefore\, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee recommends that the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council RESOLVE\, that the Board 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. \n8. Adjournment of Meeting\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\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 lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 9781960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org\nTHE 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 fletcher@whcouncil.org\nPUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: 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\n\nreconsideration\, 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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-virtual-cmte-mtg-9-1-2022/ CATEGORIES:WHIP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220822T234522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T162840Z UID:10001197-1661455800-1661455800@whcouncil.org 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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-mtg-8-25-2022/ CATEGORIES:WHIP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220811T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220811T020652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T021940Z UID:10001180-1660244400-1660244400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg Cancelled for 8/11/2022 DESCRIPTION:Cancellation PDF \nMeeting Cancelled \nThursday\, August 11\, 2022 – 7:00 pm\nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477494746\nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 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 due to 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 go online via the “Zoom” App and enter Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 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 public 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 and does 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 respective 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\n2. 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\n5. 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 Committee Meeting will be held on August 25\, 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time. \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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-mtg-cancelled-for-8-11-2022/ CATEGORIES:WHIP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220804T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220804T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220803T174327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T180028Z UID:10001176-1659641400-1659641400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Special Mtg on 8-4-2022 DESCRIPTION:Agenda pdf \nWoodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee\nSpecial Meeting Agenda\nThursday\, August 4\, 2022 – 7:30 pm \nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE \nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87564517443 \nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting \nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 875 6451 7433 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 COVID19\, 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 # 875 6451 7443 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  public 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\nPUBLIC 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.\nPUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – During the General Public Comment period\, the\n\nCommittee 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. \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\n1. Call to Order\n2. Establish Quorum:\nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer \n3. Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda.\n(2 minutes each) \n4. Approval of Available Committee Minutes:\nRoll Call Vote; Draft 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.  \n5. COUNCIL FILE 22–0392: Metropolitan Transportation Authority — Digital Offsite Signs\nContinued discussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC Board’s position on an ordinance to allow digital off-site signs (BILLBOARDS) to be displayed on structures that are part of the Transportation Communication Network Program between the City and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. \n6. COUNCIL FILE 22–0736 (Related CF 20–1044\, CF–1045): Land Use Reform\,  Increased Transparency\, Policies and Procedures\, High Value Projects\nContinued discussion with possible action regarding ordinances modifying City Code. On August 19\, 2020\, the City Council introduced three Motions aimed at reforming the land use approval process and outcomes in response to concerns over corruption and undue influence in the legislative process. Generally\, the Motions aim to explore updating zoning throughout the City\, the pathway for approval of high-value projects and increased transparency in the approval process of projects. \nPrevious WHWCNC CIS on CF–1044 \n7. COUNCIL FILE 20–1536: Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program [STAP]\nContinued discussion with possible action regarding WHWCNC Board’s position on the implementation of STAP. The program replaces the contract in the current/past Coordinated Street Furniture Program. Under the new contract\, STAP with the new ordinance potentially allows hundreds to thousands of digital advertising signs on street furniture at transit stops. The proposed ordinance redefines what off-site signage is allowed in the public right-of-way. \n8. Adjournment of Meeting\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 August 11\, 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\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 lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance\, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 9781960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org\nTHE 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 fletcher@whcouncil.org\nPUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows: 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\n\nreconsideration\, 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 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-special-mtg-on-8-4-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220707T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220707T194500 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220706T200624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T200850Z UID:10000979-1657223100-1657223100@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Special Mtg - 7/7/22 DESCRIPTION:Agenda PDF \nWHIP Special Meeting Agenda \nThursday\, July 7\, 2022 – 7:45 pm – Special Time\nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE\nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86121582139 \nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID # 861 2158  2139 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 # 861 2158  2139 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_______________________________________________________________________________ \nSpecial Meeting Agenda\n1. Call to Order\n2. Establish Quorum: \nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, August Steurer \n3. Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n(2 minutes each) \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 4. Motion to support pending changes and suggested additional improvements to the Los Angeles Municipal Lobbying Ordinance [ref: LA CF 22-0560]: \nWHEREAS the WHWCNC WHIP Committee has had experience with paid lobbyists appearing before WHIP trying to influence the position of the Committee and\, in turn\, the WHWCNC Board\, without disclosing they were paid lobbyists. Then when confronted\, the individuals admitted they were paid lobbyists for a non-profit lobbying organization. However\, the lobbyist failed to disclose that the 501(c) organization paying them received its funding from an industry trade association that has taken a position against widely accepted local\, state\, national and international standards. The WHIP Committee determined these widely accepted standards would be in the best interest of the Woodland Hills community and the City of Los Angeles. \nNOW\, THEREFORE\, the WHWCNC WHIP Committee strongly supports the proposed changes to the Los Angeles Municipal Lobbying Ordinance\, including the suggested edits and additions\, and for the full WHWCNC to adopt this position and so inform city officials by filing the following Community Impact Statement: \nDRAFT  WHWCNC Community Impact Statement – Municipal Lobbying Ordinance Update\nThe Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] supports the changes to the municipal lobbying ordinance (MLO) regarding neighborhood councils [NCs]. We also request the consideration of changes to a few areas of the draft MLO that we believe will benefit transparency in the city. \nUnder section 48.08.8 of the current lobbying ordinance\, a lobbyist disclosure is required only for written communications to NCs. We believe the MLO should be updated to include identical disclosure requirements when a lobbyist makes an oral presentation or public comment to an NC related to their lobbying efforts. Therefore\, we deeply agree with section 48.11 of the draft MLO under consideration. \nNCs continue to meet virtually due to COVID. It is anticipated virtual meetings will continue in some form even when/if the pandemic passes. Additionally\, under AB 361\, we are prohibited from requiring “speaker cards\,” which is where traditionally lobbying disclosures had happened on our council. While the WHWCNC can require disclosure for its meetings\, that disclosure has no teeth for enforcement as it is not an ordinance and does not address the other 98 NCs that similarly serve as elected advisory bodies to the city. \nWe believe the lack of oral lobbyist disclosure requirement leaves many NC board members and attending members of the public at an information disadvantage that should be addressed for the following reasons: \n1) Transparency. We believe every voting member at a board meeting has the right to the knowledge if a lobbyist is speaking on an item for which they are compensated to lobby. \n2) Diffusion of responsibility. A lobbyist may send a correct written disclosure either via mail or email. Still\, often these communications do not go to every board member and attending members of the public. Unless the receiving board member is diligent in passing along these communications\, the possibility exists that other board members and members of the public following the discussion would not know of the lobbyist status of the individual speaking. \n3) Lack of training. NC members do not receive training on identifying or looking up lobbyist activities in the city through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. We believe the legal onus should be on the lobbyist to be as upfront and straightforward with the board\, and members of the public attending\, as possible. Additionally\, the responsibility is then on the paid lobbyist rather than the volunteer board member when it comes to the pursuit of this information. \nThe WHWCNC recommends similar verbal lobbying and paid representative disclosures for all city government meetings. Required disclosure announcements at these meetings could be made by the lobbyist or the presiding officer of the meeting. These disclosures would ensure the public is fully aware of the associations of all speakers who are paid lobbyists. NC members and members of the general public frequently listen to city government meetings or recordings of the meetings. Therefore\, we strongly feel that this minor addition would bring greater transparency to city processes. We urge the City Council to adopt this simple change. \nSuggested MLO Improvements. In addition\, the WHWCNC would like to suggest some additional changes that it believes will further improve the Municipal Lobbying Ordinance for the benefit of all levels of City government and members of the public: \n\nThe City Council should adopt a non-profit exemption of $200\,000 in revenue or $500\,000 in assets instead of the proposed $2\,000\,000. This change aligns with the IRS tax filing system and would allow any non-profit that files a 990-N or 990-EZ to gain exemption. This change also reflects the current San Francisco ethics ordinance. The current recommendation of $2 million in revenue is far too high and would exempt most non-profits in Southern California. Only 16% of Southern California non-profits have revenues above $1 million\, so an exemption set at twice that amount would adversely impact transparency.\nThe MLO should incorporate a provision requiring at the time of oral and written disclosures of a lobbyist\, representative\, member\, agent\, or employee of an IRC 501(c) (3)\, (4)\, (5) or (6) organization communicating with a City of LA entity a list of that organization’s “major donors.” “Major donor” is defined as contributing more than 5% of the annual funding to the organization during any 12 consecutive months during the preceding 48 months.\n\nThank you for your consideration of this topic\, \nWoodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council \n5. Committee consideration of possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas. \nIssue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n6. Adjournment of Meeting\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 July 13\, 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 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-special-mtg-7-7-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220621T022141 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220621T022141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T022141Z UID:10000977-1655751600-1655778101@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg cancelled for 6/23/2022 DESCRIPTION:The Juune 23\, 2022 meeting is canceled. URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-mtg-cancelled-for-6-23-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220609T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220609T000000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220607T221319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T052758Z UID:10001171-1654732800-1654732800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Meeting Cancelled for 6-9-2022 DESCRIPTION:Agenda pdf \nWHIP Meeting Cancelled\nThursday\, June 9\, 2022 – 7:00 pm\nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477494746\nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 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 due to 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 go online via the “Zoom” App and enter Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 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 public 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 and does 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 respective 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\n2. Establish Quorum: Roll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, Martin Lipkin\, 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\n5. 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 Committee Meeting will be held on June23\, 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time. \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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-meeting-cancelled-for-6-9-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220524T012651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T012651Z UID:10001163-1653591600-1653591600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies [WHIP] Cmte Mtg for 5-26-2022 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 26\, 2022 – 7:00 pm\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_______________________________________________________________________________ \nMeeting AGENDA\n\n\n Call to Order\n\n\n Establish Quorum: \nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, Martin Lipkin\, August Steurer\n\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n\n(2 minutes each) \n\n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes: \nRoll 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\n Consideration of Future Focus/Mission of the committee:\n\n\nThe Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council originally established the committee as PLUM2 to consider Statements regarding City policies related to City Planning. The Committee name was changed to Woodland Hills Issues and Policies [WHIP] when the focus was expanded to all WHWCNC Community Impact Statements. Now that Board President\, Joyce Fletcher\, believes committee should be writing Impact Statements on issues under their purview\, should  WHIP return to just dealing with Issues and Policies related to the Department of City Planning? \n\n\n Consideration of Requested Action from the Board President regarding the lack of accounting for Fees collected under the Warner Center Specific Plan and Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan.\n\n\nDiscussion and possible action requesting City Council action for an audit by appropriate agencies to brings transparency/clarity to the status of the funds with properly formatted reports to allow the Boards for the Specific Plans to perform their regulatory/supervisorial duties. \n\n\n (Time permitting) Consideration of action for recommendation to Board regarding the latest draft of the Community Plan Update for Woodland Hills and Ventura Boulevard.\n\n\nDiscussion and possible action to determine what should be the response from the Board\, if any\, to the Planning Team for the Community Plan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPara español siga hacia abajo.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDear Stakeholder\,\n\nToday\, Los Angeles City Planning is releasing updated draft land use designations for the three Community Plans of the Southwest Valley:\n\nCanoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills\,\nEncino-Tarzana\, and\nReseda-West Van Nuys-Lake Balboa.\n\nYou can explore the proposed land use designations in detail via the online StoryMap. The StoryMap tool is a guided experience that contains interactive maps and online feedback forms to make it easy for you to review the proposed content and share your comments.\n\nAs part of this release\, the Southwest Valley team has developed a three-part video series to provide background information and answer questions you may have regarding the Community Plans Update.\n\nThe Video Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart One provides an introduction to the Community Planning process and the City’s new Zoning Code\, gives an overview of the Southwest Valley geography\, and discusses changes to the boundaries of the Community Plans as well as the introduction of the Ventura Corridor as part of the Community Plans Update process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart Two focuses on the vision for the Southwest Valley Community Plans Update and discusses the strategies behind the newly proposed land use designations for achieving this vision.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart Three focuses on the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan\, discussing its place within the overall Community Plans Update process and future possibilities for the specific plan area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click on each part above to view the videos\, which can also be found on ourwebsite.\n\nVirtual Office Hours\n\nAdditionally\, the Southwest Valley team will be holding office hours wherein stakeholders may set up a time to speak one-on-one with planning staff. The office hours provide an opportunity for more in-depth discussions of topics relevant to the Community Plans Update.\n\nIf you are interested in signing up for an office hours session\, please RSVP here.\n\nOutside of these office hours\, you may also provide feedback on the land use proposals via our Feedback Form. In the coming months\, City Planning will release the Draft Zoning and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Southwest Valley Community Plans\, which will be followed by a comment period for the environmental document.We look forward to hearing your feedback and ideas for the Draft Plan.\n\nThank you for your continued engagement in the Southwest Valley Community Plans Update.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimadas Partes Interesadas\,\n\nHoy\, el Departamento de Planeación de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles está publicando un borrador actualizado de las designaciones del uso de suelo para los tres Planes Comunitarios del Suroeste del Valle de San Fernando que incluyen:\n\nCanoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills\,\nEncino-Tarzana y\nReseda-West Van Nuys-Lake Balboa.\n\nUsted puede explorar en detalle las designaciones del uso de suelo propuestas a través del StoryMap que es un Mapa Narrativo en línea. El StoryMap es una herramienta digital que ofrece una experiencia guiada y que contiene mapas interactivos y encuestas que facilitan aprender sobre las propuestas para los planes comunitarios y también el compartir sus comentarios.\n\nComo parte de esta publicación\, el equipo del Suroeste del Valle de San Fernando desarrolló una serie de tres videos para proporcionar información y responder a preguntas que usted pueda tener acerca de la Actualización de los Planes Comunitarios.\n\nLa Serie de Videos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa Primera Parte proporciona una introducción al proceso de Planeación Comunitaria y al nuevo código de zonificación de la Ciudad\, provee una descripción general de la geographia del Suroeste del Valle de San Fernando\, presenta posibles cambios a los límites geográficos de los Planes Comunitarios\, e introduce al corredor de Ventura Boulevard como parte del proceso de la Actualización de los Planes Comunitarios.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa Segunda Parte se enfoca en la visión para la Actualización de los Planes Comunitarios del Suroeste del Valle de San Fernando y presenta las estrategias detrás de las designaciones del uso de suelo para lograr esta visión.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa Tercera Parte se enfoca en el Plan Específico del Corredor de Ventura Boulevard y Cahuenga Boulevard\, y discute su lugar dentro del proceso general de la Actualización de Planes Comunitarios así como posibilidades futuras para el área del plan específico.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPara ver los videos que son parte de esta serie haga clic aquí.\n\nHoras de oficina virtual\n\nAdicionalmente\, el equipo del Suroeste del Valle de San Fernando ofrecerá horas de oficina donde las partes interesadas podrán platicar directamente con el personal de planeación.\n\nSi está interesado en inscribirse para una sesión de horas de oficina\, haga clic aquí.\n\nAlternativamente a estas horas de oficina\, también puede compartir su opinión y comentarios sobre los usos de suelo propuestos por medio de la encuesta. En los próximos meses\, el Departamento de Planeación publicará el borrador de zonificación y un borrador del Informe de Impacto Ambiental (DEIR por sus siglas en inglés) para los Planes Comunitarios del Suroeste del Valle de San Fernando y después seguirá el periodo de comentarios públicos para el documento del informe ambiental.\n\nGracias por su participación continua en el proceso de la Actualización de los Planes Comunitarios del Suroeste del Valle de San Fernando.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n Committee consideration of Possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas.\n\n\nIssue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\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 June 9\, 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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-whip-cmte-mtg-for-5-26-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220510T011621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T011702Z UID:10001152-1652382000-1652382000@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:Cancelled---WH Issues and Policies [WHIP] Cmte Mtg for 5-12-2022 DESCRIPTION:Link to Agenda pdf \nDue to lack of Quorum\, this meeting is Canceled\nThursday\, May 12\, 2022 – 7:00 pm\nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477494746\nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 and Press “#”\nVIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and \nPHONE 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 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 go online via the “Zoom” App and enter Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 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 public 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 and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles. \n\n\n PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS \n– 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 respective item.\n\n PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – \nDuring 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_______________________________________________________________________________ \nMeeting AGENDA\n\n\n Call to Order\n\n\n Establish Quorum: \nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, Martin Lipkin\, August Steurer\n\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n\n(2 minutes each) \n\n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes: \nRoll 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\n Consideration of CIS to CF 22-0158:\nLink https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=22-0158\n\nShould WHWCNC support\, not support without changes or not support\, CF 22-0158\, a motion [Bonin\, Raman\, Harris-Dawson/Blumenfield] to amend LAMC 12.03 / 12.80 / 12.81  to allow Shelters for the Homeless  and other interim housing in zones where they are not currently allowed\, such as R-1\, R-2\, RE and RA-1. \nAdditional Reference Material posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Consideration with possible action for CIS regarding changes to recent changes on limiting Public Comment at City Council to only those present in-person with entry restrictions.\n\n\nLA City Council has resumed in-person meetings\, but they are not allowing public comment via telephone. The recent city council agendas state: \n “Members of the public may also attend City Council meetings in-person. Public comment will be taken in-person\, only\, and not via teleconference. Please note that\, pursuant to Mayoral directives\, proof of Covid-19 vaccination or proof of a negative Covid-19 test within the prior 72 hours will be required to enter the City Hall building\, and indoor masking will be required regardless of vaccination status.” \nAdditional Reference Material posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Consideration with possible action for CIS regarding CF 20-0990\, a motion regarding implementation of required training for NC Board and Committee Members.\n\n\nReference Link: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=20-0990 \nThis report back lists seven specific areas of concern that the general manager of DONE wants the committee to consider. The central theme is how to force board members to complete this training\, including allowing the GM to change the bylaws of all NCs to achieve this goal. The GM would have unilateral authority to make all rules and regulations related to this training. The report recommends giving the GM authority over “current and future required trainings” for NCs without limits on the topics of any such training. That means future training on any topic could be mandated by the GM without input from anyone else\, especially the NCs. Other recommendations are to allow the department to not only change bylaws which shall take precedence over any inconsistent language in the Neighborhood Council’s bylaws. That means potentially creating bylaws with incorrect information with no way to fix wording until the next “window of opportunity” to update. The report summary includes references on how to force board members and committee members to take the diversity training as well as gender expression and gender identity training. It proposes that City Council directives require providing the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment with authority to carry them out. This relates to the 7 key items mentioned in the report. \nAdditional Reference Material posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Committee consideration of Possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas.\n\n\nIssue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\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 Committee Meeting will be held on May 26\, 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time.\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\n Notice to Paid Representatives\n– 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 THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT\n– 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.\n\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\n\n PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS\n– 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\n RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS\n– 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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-whip-cmte-mtg-for-5-12-2022/ CATEGORIES:WHIP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220502T013843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T015414Z UID:10001145-1651692600-1651692600@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Special Cmte Meeting 5/4/2022 DESCRIPTION:Link to Agenda pdf \nWednesday\, May 4\, 2022 – 7:30 pm\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\n Call to Order\n\n\n Establish Quorum: \nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, Martin Lipkin\, August Steurer\n\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n\n(2 minutes each) \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\n Consideration of CIS to CF 22-0158:\n\nLink https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=22-0158\n\nReview  and possible action for a CIS re: CF 22-0158\, a motion [Bonin\, Harris-Dawson\, Raman/Blumenfield] to amend LAMC 12.03 / 12.80 / 12.81  to temporarily and permanently allow Shelters for the Homeless  and other interim housing in zones where they are not currently allowed. \n\n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\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 May 12\, 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 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-special-cmte-meeting-5-4-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220426T014704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T040324Z UID:10001135-1651172400-1651172400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies [WHIP] Cmte Virtual Mtg on 4-28-2022 DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda \nThursday\, April 28\, 2022 – 7:00\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\n Call to Order\n\n\n Establish Quorum: \nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, Martin Lipkin\, August Steurer\n\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n\n(2 minutes each) \n\n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes: \nRoll 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\n\n Consideration of CIS to CF 22-0158:\n\nLink https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=22-0158\n\nShould WHWCNC support  or not support\, CF 22-0158\, a motion [Bonin/Blumenfield] to amend LAMC 12.03 / 12.80 / 12.81  to allow Shelters for the Homeless  and other interim housing in zones where they are not currently allowed. \nPossible motion: \nThe Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council opposes the motion in CF 22-0158\, and specifically opposes any changes to the City’s zoning regulations that would allow homeless shelters to be constructed without regard to otherwise applicable zoning restrictions\, location or consideration of impacts on the community. We also oppose any proposal to make temporary or interim homeless shelters permanent\, without regard to otherwise applicable zoning restrictions\, location or consideration of impacts on the community. \n  \n\n\n Consideration of Actions toward establishing the need or requesting updating or amending of Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan.\n\n\nWhat actions should the Board take in regards to weaknesses and underperformance of the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan? What budget requests should the committee make in this regard for the next NC budget? \nAdditional Reference Material posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n  \n\n\n Committee consideration of Possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas.\n\n\nIssue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n  \n\n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\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 May 12\, 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 URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-whip-cmte-virtual-mtg-on-4-28-2022/ CATEGORIES:WHIP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220331T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220329T011911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T223123Z UID:10001125-1648753200-1648753200@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Special Mtg 3/31/2022 DESCRIPTION:Special Meeting Agenda (linked to pdf) \nWHIP Documents Packet pdf \nThursday\, March 31\, 2022 – 7:00 pm\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: 819 8581 7582 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: 819 8581 7582 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_______________________________________________________________________________ \nSpecial Meeting AGENDA\n\n\n Call to Order\n\n\n Establish Quorum: \nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, Martin Lipkin\, August Steurer\n\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n\n(2 minutes each) \n\n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes: \nRoll 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\n\nConsideration of submitting CIS to CF 19-0603: \n\n\nLink: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=19–0603 \n  \nShould WHWCNC support or not support CF-19-0603\, a motion [Blumenfield/Rodriguez] that directs City Planning to expand zones designated as Fire District 1 and prohibit Types IV and V construction in Fire District 1 designated zones? \n  \nReference Material posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n  \n\n\n Committee consideration of Possible issues\nfor future Committee meeting agendas.\n\nIssue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n  \n\n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\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 April 14\, 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\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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-special-mtg-3-31-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220322T003030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T003906Z UID:10001120-1648148400-1648148400@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg on 3/24/2022 DESCRIPTION:Pdf of 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_______________________________________________________________________________ \nMeeting Agenda\n\n\n Call to Order\n\n\n Establish Quorum: Roll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, Martin Lipkin\, August Steurer\n\n\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n\n(2 minutes each)\n\n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes: Roll Call Vote\n\n\nDraft minutes posted here when available. \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\nConsideration of submitting CIS to CF 19-0603: \n\n\nLink: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=19–0603 \nShould WHWCNC support or not support CF-19-0603\, a motion [Blumenfield/Rodriguez] that directs City Planning to expand zones designated as Fire District 1 and prohibit Types IV and V construction in Fire District 1 designated zones? \nReference Material posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Consideration of CIS to CF 21-1414:\n\nhttps://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1414\n\nShould WHWCNC support\, not support\, or recommend modifications to CF 21-1414\, a motion [Koretz/Blumenfield] directing City Planning to create interim development standards under the ministerial approval requirements of SB9 (CA Senate Bill 9)? \nReference  Material: \nCF 21-1414 Motion   Link:     https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-1414_mot_12-01-21.pdf \nDirector of City Planning Communication on SB9 Implementation  Link:  https://files.constantcontact.com/17b75751701/349899ca-0c58-4a93-ad38-c39a04268679.pdf \nAdditional Reference Material posted when available on whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Committee consideration of Possible issues for future Committee meeting agendas.\n\n\nIssue suggestions posted when available on the whcouncil.com event page for this meeting. \n\n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\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 April 14\, 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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-cmte-mtg-on-3-24-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T155312 CREATED:20220308T024846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T045930Z UID:10001114-1646938800-1646938800@whcouncil.org SUMMARY:WH Issues and Policies Committee Meeting on 3-10-2022 DESCRIPTION:Agenda pdf \nMeeting Agenda \nThursday\, March  10\, 2022 – 7:00 pm\nVIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE\nZoom Meeting Online or By Telephone\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477494746\n\nDial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting\nThen Enter This Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 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 due to 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 go online via the “Zoom” App and enter Webinar ID: 814 7749 4746 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 public 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 and does 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 respective 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\n Call to Order\n\n\n Establish Quorum: \nRoll Call — Heath Kline\, Kathleen Barth\, John Sandy Campbell\, Martin Lipkin\, August Steurer\n\n Comments by the Public regarding Issues NOT on the Agenda. \n\n\n(2 minutes each) \n\n\n Approval of Available Committee Minutes: \nRoll Call Vote\n\nReference Material:      February 24th\, 2022 Draft Committee Minutes     Link: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Draft-WHWCNC-WHIP-Minutes-2-24-2022.pdf \n  \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\n\n Continued consideration of CIS to CF 21-1431:\n\nhttps://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1431\n\nShould WHWCNC support the creation of an ordinance per CF-1414? Obligations for affordable unit replacement plus the occupant protection provisions of California Government Code Section 66300 get applied to Housing Development Projects that submit a complete application\, file a complete set of building plans for plan check\, issue of building permits\, or receive a project or permit approval on or after January 1\, 2022. \nReference Material: \nDraft CIS     Link: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Draft-WHWCNC-WHIP-CIS-for-CF-21-1431.pdf \n  \n\n\n Consideration of a CIS relating to news story about Ram’s Training facility:\n\nhttps://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1414\n\nShould WHWCNC take a position on the possibility of a LA Rams’ Football training facility replacing the 34-acre Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Promenade 2035 project? \nReference  Material: \nFan Nation|Rams Digest    Link:  https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/news/rams-practice-facility-headquarters-woodland-hills-promenade-los-angeles#gid=ci029aac23b00524ff&pid=usatsi_16225860 \nLA Times    Link:   https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-02-24/rams-nfl-woodland-hills-promenade-chargers-dodgers-angels \n    \n\n\n Consideration of CIS to CF 21-1414:\n\nhttps://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1414\n\nShould WHWCNC support\, not support\, or recommend modifications to CF 21-1414\, a motion [Koretz/Blumenfield] directing City Planning to create interim development standards under the ministerial approval requirements of SB9 (CA Senate Bill 9)? \nReference  Material: \nCF 21-1414 Motion   Link:     https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-1414_mot_12-01-21.pdf \nDirector of City Planning Communication on SB9 Implementation  Link:  https://files.constantcontact.com/17b75751701/349899ca-0c58-4a93-ad38-c39a04268679.pdf \n    \n\n\n Placement of Possible New Business\non future Committee meeting agendas.\n\n  \n\n\n Adjournment of Meeting\n\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 Committee Meeting will be held on March 24\, 2022\, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time. \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  URL:https://whcouncil.org/event/wh-issues-and-policies-committee-meeting-on-3-10-2022/ CATEGORIES:WHIP END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR