SPECIAL WHWCNC FULL BOARD MEETING TELECONFERENCE

May 16, 2020

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA – WHWCNC FULL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.

VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

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VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

In conformity with the Governor’s Executive Order  N-29-20 (MARCH 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically.

Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter Zoom ID Number 918 0655 0899 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial  *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON AGENDA ITEMS

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

PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed on  our website at : www.whcouncil.org  or at the scheduled meeting.  In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 639-9444 or email: [email protected]

PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS – The public is requested dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period.   Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al [email protected] o por correo electrónico  avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

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

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

• UPS Store – 20929 Ventura Blvd., Suite 47-535, Woodland Hills California 91364
• whcouncil.org and go to the calendar page and click on the board meeting and agenda
• You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

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AGENDA

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Announcements:

Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available

Office of other Local and State Officials – if available

Other Public Announcements

Public Comment Period (on items not on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker

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1. Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

Approval of Minutes: February 12, 2020

1. Officer Reports:

President – Joyce Fletcher

Vice President – Sheppard Kaufman

Treasurer – Paul Lawler

Secretary – Komalpreet Kaur Batth

Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

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2. Items for Board discussion and possible action:

Item No. (1) Governance Committee, Don Patterson, Chair

(20-025) Board approval of Revised WHWCNC Bylaws

Discussion and possible action:

The  accompanying proposed-DRAFT Revised Bylaws are technical. Board members and stakeholders are encouraged to read them in advance of the board meeting.

Motion by the Governance Committee to introduce and the Board to approve the attached proposed revisions to the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council  Bylaws. Deadline for final approval is April 15, 2020.

See attached revised Bylaws           

Item No. (2) Governance Committee, Don Patterson, Chair

(20-026 Board approval of Revised WHWCNC Standing Rules

Discussion and possible action:

Board members and stakeholders are encouraged to read the Revised Standing Rules  in advance of the board meeting.

Motion by the Governance Committee to introduce and the Board to approve the attached proposed

revisions to the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council Standing Rules.

See attached revised Standing Rules

3. Committee Reports

Budget Committee – Paul Lawler and Joyce Fletcher, Co-Chairs

Community Outreach Committee – Peter Fletcher, Chair

Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair

Education Committee – Bill Anderson, Chair

Environmental and Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair

Governance Committee – Don Patterson, Chair

Homelessness Committee – Ray Cole, Chair

PLUM Committee – Lauren Coffman, Chair

Public Safety and Transportation Committee – Sheppard Kaufman, Chair

WHIP Committee – Heath Kline, Chair

Ad-hoc – Westfield Promenade 2035 Project – Joyce Fletcher

Ad Hoc Committee – Measure A. Parks Program -Peter Fletcher

Ad Hoc Committee – Arts Fees and Cultural Amenities – Lauren Coffman

4. Area Reports

At-Large – Sheppard Kaufman, Gina Thornburg

Area 1 – Aaron Quantz, Karen DiBiase, Komalpreet Kaur Batth, Tamara Johnson

Area 2 – Brian Drapkin, Paul Lawler, Sean McCarthy, Ray Cole

Area 3 – Nancy McLean, Angela Dawson, John Sandy Campbell, Alex Farassati

Area 4 – Don Patterson, Bill Anderson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss

Area 5 – Jason Green, Peter Fletcher

Area 6 – Pat Patton, Gilbert Yablon, Heath Kline, Lauren Coffman

Area 7 – Ginny Sand, Joyce Fletcher, Houton Hormozian, Tim Root

Youth member – Ved Kulkarni

Announcements: The next regular Board meeting will be held on June 10, 2020 . Please visit the website calendar page at whcouncil.org for the date and time. NOTICE: due to the coronavirus the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council may hold a webinar SPECIAL MEETING later in May 2020. Please visit the website calendar page to see if there is a Special Meeting posted.

Meeting dates for or the upcoming 2020 -2021 year; the proposed Board meeting are usually held the second Wednesday of every month at the American Legion Hall located at 5320 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 at 6:30pm.

HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

Adjournment of meeting:

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email [email protected] or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 [email protected]

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email [email protected]

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

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

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