May 13, 2025
3rd (and final) community cleanup at the American Legion Hall on Saturday, May 17th 8-10am.
Wear long pants, hats, gloves. Tools and bags will be provided.
Let’s make this meeting place for our Veterans look great for Memorial Day weekend!
May 2, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Outreach Committee Meeting
April 28, 2025, 6:30pm
Community Room, Capital One Cafe at Westfield Topanga
6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 1038, Los Angeles, CA 91303
The AGENDA can be downloaded HERE or viewed below
The Supporting Documents can be downloaded HERE
Apr 25, 2025
The agenda will be posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the meeting
Apr 13, 2025 | Elections, HomePage
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council system is currently holding elections for several positions on The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC). This year, the NC elections will be held via Mail-In Ballots which must be received before June 3, 2025.
Elections are being held for Residential, Business, and Community Based Organization (CBO) representatives for the following areas: Area 2, Area 4, Area 6 and an At-Large representative. Request your Mail-In Ballot before May 27th at https://clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-services/elections/neighborhood-council-elections/how-vote
Key Deadlines
- April 4, 2025 – First day to request a mail-in ballot
- May 27, 2025 – Last day to request mail in ballot
- June 3, 2025 – Election Day (all ballots need to be mailed by this date)
- June 18, 2025 – Certification of Election results
Additional information to vote, review candidates, view results, and additional key dates can be found at https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/elections
What are Neighborhood Councils?
Los Angeles’ 99 Neighborhood Councils form the grassroots level of the Los Angeles City government and are led by NC board members made up of community stakeholders. NC board members adhere to the same rules and regulations as Los Angeles city government employees.
Who is eligible to vote in the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council election?
People from the community who live, work or own a business, own real estate property, or have a stake within the WHWCNC boundary (e.g. attend church, school, community organization, etc.). Please note that the WHWCNC is divided into 7 areas and applicants and/or voters must qualify in the corresponding areas that are currently up for election.
How do I know if I am a stakeholder in one of the areas that is partaking in the 2025 NC Election?
Areas 2, 4, and 6 plus the At-Large position will be part of the 2025. To determine which area you might be a stakeholder in, please visit https://whcouncil.org/about/council-members#maps
How can I learn more about the WHWCNC’s committees?
The committee descriptions can be found at https://whcouncil.org/committees Committees are made up of up to 6 WHWCNC Board members and up to 15 WHWC Stakeholders. If you would like to attend a committee meeting or participate in a WHWCNC committee as a stakeholder, please reach out to the corresponding Committee Chair listed on our website.
Sign up to receive WHWCNC Board Meeting and Committee Meeting agendas via email at https://lacity.gov/government/subscribe-agendas/neighborhood-councils
If you have any questions about being involved in the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council, please email [email protected]
Apr 11, 2025
Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Governance Committee Meeting by Zoom
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84574801809
Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 84574801809 and Press #
The AGENDA is available below or can be downloaded HERE
The supporting documents can be downloaded HERE
Mar 20, 2025
Outreach Committee Meeting
March 25, 2025, 6:30pm via ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989340313
Via Phone: 888-475-4499 US Toll-free and enter Meeting ID: 899 8934 0313
The agenda can be downloaded HERE
Mar 10, 2025
Environmental & Beautification Committee Special Meeting
March 11, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89296365487
Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting
The meeting ID is 892 9636 5487 and Press #
The agenda can be downloaded HERE
Mar 9, 2025
WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Regular Full Board Meeting
City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84, in the Community Room
200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: [email protected] Website: www.empowerla.org
21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.
IN PERSON BOARD MEETING
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker unless adjusted by the President. Public comment can only be made one time and will be heard at the beginning of an agenda item.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting.
Board Members:
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 –William Barnett, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz
At-Large – August Steurer, Vacant Seat for Alternate
Youth Member – Vacant seat
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available (2 minute each)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (2 minute each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minute each)
General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to one (1) minute per speaker and 10 minutes total due to length of agenda.
- Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures & Reports:
All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. There will be ONE opportunity to speak only. Time limits set for each agenda item may be adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. Time limits may vary so the public is encouraged to join the meeting several minutes PRIOR to a specific agenda item being discussed.
- Approval of the Minutes:
- 1. Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – December 11, 2024 (estimated time 5 minutes)
Roll Call Vote
- Approval of Minutes: Special Board Meeting- January 27, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)
Roll Call Vote
- Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – February 12, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)
Roll Call Vote
- Approval of the Minutes: from Joint Board/ Budget Committee Meeting- February 27, 2025
(estimated time 5 minutes)
See posted support documents Roll Call Vote
- Officer Reports (estimated time 5 minutes)
President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Tracey Rosen
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson
- Area Reports- for this month this will be after the Items for Discussion and Possible Action. 2. Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(25-022) Approval of MER for February 2025
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion for the Board to approve the February 2025 Monthly Expense Report (MER).
See posted WHWCNC Feb 25 MER 20250228Red (64 pages) included in supporting documents under separate tab.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 2
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(25-023) Motion to Adopt the Budget Committee’s Recommended Budget Reallocation to support all pending expenditures brought before the Budget Committee.
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
WHEREAS: the WHWCNC Budget Committee met on February 27, 2025, to review:
- The Treasurer’s report of our FY24-25 Annual Funding allocation of $36,555.64;
- Year-to-date spending paid by the City Clerk ($20,053.35);
- Pending board-approved spending awaiting required documentation that, upon receipt, the Treasurer can submit to the City Clerk ($5,750) for payment;
- Required Operations expenditures for the remaining four months of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 ($2,196.75);
This review identified $8,555.54 in unspent funds available for allocation during the remainder of FY24-25 and/or rollover to the next fiscal year.
WHEREAS: the Budget Committee subsequently reviewed:
- February continued board agendized spending motions that will appear on the March agenda ($2,200);
- NC Subcommittees passed spending motions that will appear on the board’s March or subsequent agendas ($4,000);
- Net additional new spending items requested by committees ($1,342.09), inclusive of the $5,255 in the Office/Operations budget category line-item detail that Governance identified as not spendable before year-end that could be returned to available-to-spend funds;
- The Budget Committee’s desire to maintain the Election expenditures budget allocation ($1,000);
These reviews determined that $13.45 would remain available in the Outreach budget category for the balance of the fiscal year or rollover to FY25-26 if the full board approved all these items for the amount requested.
WHEREAS: the Budget Committee unanimously determined that sufficient unspent funds exist to allocate to each new pending expenditure in its proper budget category, and directed the Treasurer to prepare a revised budget allocation for full board approval that:
- Distributes the $8,555.54 in available funds across City Clerk-defined budget categories; and
- Allocates funds to specific line items within the Office/Operational Expense Category; and
- Ensures necessary funding is available for all pending expenditure items reviewed in their proper budget category, subject to full board approval.
THEREFORE: the Treasurer moves that the full board approve a new balanced budget allocation that:
- Decreases Office/Operational Budget Category line items by $3,655 (to $8,290);
- Increases the Outreach Budget Category by $1,665 (to $20,265.64);
- Maintains the Election Budget Category at $1,000; and
- Increases the Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) Budget Category by $2,000 (to $7,000).
The Treasurer will file this revised budget allocation with the City Clerk as required under Neighborhood Council funding policies.
Roll Call Vote by Committee
10 YES: Budget – Heath Kline, Arts & Culture – Masha Dowell, Community Services – Joyce Fletcher, Education & Youth – Reina Cerros McCaughey, Environmental & Beautification – Karen DiBiase, Governance – Dena Weiss, Public Safety & Transportation – Shelly Schwartz, WHIP August Steurer, Ad Hoc-Virtual Meeting Tech – Dean Mathews.
0 NO, 3 Absent: PLUM, Government Relations, Homeless & Social Justice, 2 Ineligible: Ad Hoc-Standing Rules, Ad Hoc-Holiday Decorations
See WHWCNC Budget Com Review 20250227 (2 pages – click to enlarge) in supporting documents
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3
Dean Mathew, Chair of Hybrid Ad hoc Committee
(25-024) (previously 25-021) Funding for Hybrid Meeting Equipment
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion for the Board to approve funding up to $1,600 from the 2024-2025 Budget/Office-Operational for the purchase of audio/video and computer equipment plus necessary accessory products to allow the Board and Committees to operate SB411/AB2449 compliant Hybrid Meetings where members and the public attend in-person and virtual. Anticipated vendors: Amazon.com, and Best Buy, who can deliver products quickly and/or at the best price.
The Hybrid Ad Hoc Committee accepted the recommendations of the Hybrid Meeting ad hoc committee in support of creating an optimal environment for conducting efficient hybrid meetings. The ad hoc committee proposes purchasing the minimal essential equipment, including NexiGo Meeting 360 Ultra, a TBD Microsoft Windows computer, tripods, carrying cases, accessories, and cables. This equipment will enable the council to utilize the community room at the fire station, which already has the necessary audio-visual equipment to complement the proposed purchases. This does not include additional equipment needed for large meeting locations that do not have the capabilities of the Fire Station community room.
Vote at Ad Hoc Committee YES: 3 – NO: 0
See Supporting Document. Description of proposed Hybrid Meeting Equipment.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 4
Tracey Rosen, Chair of Outreach Committee
(25-025 ) Motion to approve $1,750 to table at the Valley Cultural Foundation’s 2025 Summer Concerts at Warner Park
The Outreach Committee motions to approve $1,750 to table at the Valley Cultural Foundation’s 2025 Summer Concerts at Warner Park. The Valley Cultural Foundation has agreed to reduce the budget for the WHWCNC to table at the 2025 Summer Concerts at Warner Park. We are not required to table at every concert and the Outreach Committee will notify the Valley Cultural Foundation as to which concerts we will participate at based on NC volunteer availability, weather, and anticipated stakeholder attendance. Note that parking passes will not be provided by the Valley Cultural Foundation this year.
Kate Kennedy, seconded
YES: 3 – Tracey Rosen, Harout Aristakessian, Kate Kennedy
NO: 0
RECUSED: Joyce Fletcher
See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (5)
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(25-026) (previously 25-018) Funding for Non-Profit, Mini Therapy Horses
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion to provide $600 in funding from the WHWCNC 2024/2025 NPG Funds and/or emergency funding to support the non-profit Mini Therapy Horses for the care and feeding for a mini therapy horse for (1) one year.
In return the WHWCNC will receive a personalized digital certificate, a digital fact sheet, and periodic updates about the mini. These items can be displayed on our NC website and in our NC newsletter. The minimum annual funding is $600/year to support a mini therapy horse.
Mini Therapy Horses was founded in 2008 by Victoria Nodiff-Netanel and is a recognized leader in equine assisted activities (EAA) and equine assisted therapy (EAT) with miniature horses.
Mini Therapy Horses conducts regular visits at Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena, Ronald McDonald House in both Pasadena and Los Angeles, the Department of Children and Family Services Juvenile Court, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center,
UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, the Greater Los Angeles Veteran’s Hospital and L.A. Family Housing, amongst others. Whether comforting children bedside after surgery as they come out of anesthesia or visiting with a veteran who just wants to sit quietly and share space with one of our horses, the MTH team is there to bring a sense of calm, comfort and happiness.
As members of the LA Mayor’s Crisis Response Team, the highly trained teams offer resources and support to survivors of traumatic incidents city-wide. These little horse heroes have responded to tragedies like the mass shootings in San Bernardino, Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks and also served as first-responders during the Woolsey Fire.
Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 4 No 0 Abstain 0
See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (6)
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(25-027) CIS for Council File: 25-0065 – State Fireworks laws or Regulations / Fireworks Related Fires / Illegal Fireworks
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
The Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports the City of LA to find ways to reduce public safety risks associated with the purchase, use and sale of illegal fireworks and also advocates for stronger penalties than listed in the motion made by the City. Illegal fireworks are regularly seen and heard in Woodand Hills. Fires caused by fireworks are a threat to Woodland Hills as we have a very wooded and hilly terrain. We request immediate and very strong action to be taken to improve the safety of our residents.
Below are the motion recommendations made by the City for City Council discussion and possible action:
o Increased penalties for the possession or use of illegal fireworks.
o Introduce graduated fines or harsher consequences for repeat offenders.
o Allow for civil fines against property owners where illegal fireworks are found to be used, sold, or stored.
o Stronger enforcement of California state restrictions on the sale, possession, and use of fireworks.
o Advocate for increased penalties under state law, such as felony charges for large-scale possession or sale.
o Mandate collaboration with county, state, and federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, for investigations and interdictions of illegal fireworks imports to combat illicit fireworks smuggling or trafficking
Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 4 No 0 Abstain 0
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (7)
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(25-028 ) Funding Request -Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Festival
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion for the board to approve up to $100 from the (General Outreach Line Item) in the 2024/2025 Budget for booth decorations and outreach handouts specific to the theme of the event for the 4th Annual Valley Asian & Pacific Islander Cultural Festival taking place on May 10th, 2025, at Pierce College. The intent is to showcase our NC booth, therefore bringing more stakeholders to our booth to engage with the board members and the WHWCNC.
The two items requested can be purchased from Amazon.
Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 4 No 0 Abstain 0
See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (8)
Masha Dowell, Chair of Arts and Culture Committee
(25-029 ) Funding Request -NPG for MPTF for art supplies
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
The Arts and Culture Committee is requesting approval of an NPG for the Motion Picture Television Fund in an amount up to $400 to support art supplies for their resident-led fine arts program. The program serves senior residents in our community, providing important creative and social engagement opportunities.
The committee met quorum and voted as follows:
YES (4): Co-Chairperson Masha Dowell, Juliet Schwarz, Reina Cerros McCaughey, Steve Sommers
ABSENT (2): Co-Chairperson Harout Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (9)
Karen DiBiase, Chair of Environmental and Beautification Committee
(25-030 ) Funding Request – Funding request to approve $2,000 to support the Community Benefit Foundation._
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 10 minutes)
Motion to approve an NPG for $2,000 to support the Community Benefit Foundation. This organization supports and participates at exhibit booths at every CBF event, as well as weekly cleanup throughout the
entire West San Fernando Valley. At least one Saturday a month is devoted to a beautification project in Woodland Hills. Funds to be used provide and maintain tools and supplies as needed for these SBF
events.
Unanimous approval by the Environmental Committee vote on 2-11-25:
Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0, Absent: 1.
Supporting Document Will Be Provided if Available.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (10) Dena Weiss (President)
(23-031) Officer Elections for Interim President and Vice President Positions:
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 30 minutes)
Due to the fact that the next officer election is due to take place in July when both the current President and Vice President will be absent, an election is held to appoint interim Officers until the full new Board votes for the new Officer in July. This will allow President Weiss and Vice President Rosen, who will remain on the Board, to guide and train new Officers for a more seamless transition.
Voting is governed by the WHWCNC Bylaws:
BYLAWS: ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS
Section 1:
The Officers of the Board (“the Officers”) shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, a Treasurer, a Secretary and a Parliamentarian. These Officers shall be elected by the Board as provided below, and all must be elected members of the Board. An appointed member of the board can be elected as an Officer should no elected member choose to be nominated for a specific Officer position or no elected member is elected by a majority vote of the board for a specific Officer position. The Youth member and Alternate members cannot serve as an Officer of the Board.
Per the Bylaws, see below the list of Elected voting board members who are eligible to be nominated for an Officer position. Appointed members, alternate members and alternate members who were elected as an alternate then later appointed to a voting board seat, are not eligible to be elected to an Officer position but are listed for reference.
At-Large
None.
Area 1
Karen DiBiase (current Secretary), Geoffrey Hobson and Shelly Schwartz.
Reina Cerros-McCaughey (alternate).
Area 2
None.
Area 3
Tracey Rosen. (stepping down as Vice President).
Area 4
Martin Lipkin and Dena Weiss (stepping down as President).
Area 5
Julie Waltrip.
Area 6
Heath Kline (current Treasurer).
Area 7
Joyce Fletcher.
Should no elected Board member agree to be nominated or elected for a particular position, the presiding Officer will request approval from the Board to allow an appointed Board member to be nominated and elected to hold the Officer position for that particular seat. Per the Bylaws, alternates cannot be elected to be an Officer, but are listed for reference.
List of Appointed Board members by Area:
At Large
August Steurer.
Area 1
None.
Area 2
Julian Tu, Masha Dowell (moved from alternate to business rep), Elie El Haber (moved from alternate to CBO rep)
Area 3
Dean Matthew, Harout Aristakessian, Jayce Baron (alternate).
Area 4
Don Patterson (current Parliamentarian).
Area 5
Steve Sommers (moved from alternate to business rep).
Area 6
Megan Jacoby (moved from alternate to business rep).
Area 7
Kate Kennedy, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz (alternate).
Nominations and voting.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 11
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(25-32) Motion to Inform the City Clerk of Change of Officers and to Submit an Updated Financial Officers Letter of Acknowledgement & Agreement
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
WHEREAS: With the change of NC President and Vice President, we must:
- Inform the City Clerk of these changes;
- Authorize our newly elected President to become a financial officer assuming the positions of 2nd Signor and 2nd Cardholder;
- Authorize our newly elected Vice President to become a financial officer assuming the position of Alternate Signor;
- Ensure both officers complete the Financial Officers Letter of Acknowledgement & Agreement; and
- Ensure both officers complete the required NC Funding Program training with the City Clerk.
THEREFORE: The WHWCNC Board appoints:
_____________________, our new board President, to the role of Financial Officer assuming the positions of 2nd Signor and 2nd Cardholder; and
_____________________, our new board Vice President, to the role of Financial Officer assuming the position of Alternate Signor.
These roles will become effective when the required documentation is submitted to the City Clerk by the Treasurer and the necessary training has been completed by the appointees.
See WHWCNC City Clerk Financial Officers Agreement (4-pages) in support docs.
Roll Call Vote
Area Reports (it is requested that each area designate one representative to report each month). (estimated time 10 minutes)
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 –William Barnett, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Juliet Schwartz
August Steurer
Committee Reports, (estimated time 10 minutes)
Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair Arts and Culture Committee – Masha Dowell and Harout Aristakessian, Co-Chairs
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Tracey Rosen, Chair
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Government Relations Committee- Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair
Homeless and Social Justice Advocacy Committee –Jayce Baron, Chair
Public Safety and Transportation –Julie Waltrip, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Co- Chairs
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Ad Hoc Committee for Standing Rules- August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Ad Hoc Committee for technology use at Virtual Meetings- Dean Matthew Chair Ad Hoc Holiday Decorations Committee – Joyce Fletcher & Masha Dowell, Co-Chairs
Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular Board meeting will be held virtually on April 9, 2025. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 year: Full Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and, upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) before the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: [email protected].
Mar 12, 2025
*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non- exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record, if available, related to an item on the agenda, please contact the President and / or Dena Weiss, at email address [email protected].
*PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
- whcouncil.org and go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for any change of meeting date and/or time.
- You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
A copy of this agenda is also physically posted in the plexiglass case fixed to the front door of the Fire station 84 located at 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
- *RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org.
- SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss al [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
Mar 8, 2025
Come join us for a fun and empowering day of learning self-defense techniques with Krav Girl Tactics, hosted by the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council and Councilmember Bob Blumenfeld! This in-person event will be held on March 22nd from 2-4pm at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park.
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this class is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their personal safety skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your confidence and learn valuable self-defense strategies. Men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-self-defense-class-with-krav-girl-tactics-tickets-1267701040939?aff=oddtdtcreator
Feb 27, 2025
The WHWCNC Environmental Committee and friends will be meeting on Saturday March 1st to beautify Woodland Hills.
Please meet at Shoup/Burbank, from 8am-10am, to help cleanup some street trees along Shoup Blvd.
Tools will be provided. Please bring gloves, wear long pants and closed-toes shoes.
Afterwards, go enjoy the Woodland Hills Farmers Market to help support our community.
Feb 20, 2025 | Full Board, HomePage
Would you like to be more involved and serve as an official representative in our community? The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council system will be holding elections for several positions on The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC). This year, the NC elections will be held via Mail-In Ballots which must be received before June 3, 2025.
Elections will be held for Residential, Business, and Community Based Organization (CBO) representatives for the following areas: Area 2, Area 4, Area 6 and an At-Large representative. Applications must be submitted before March 17, 2025 through https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/elections/
Key Deadlines
- Now – Apply to be a candidate in Areas 2, 4, 6 or At-Large of the WHWCNC
- March 17, 2025 – Deadline to apply as a candidate
- April 4, 2025 – First day to request a mail-in ballot
- May 27, 2025 – Last day to request mail in ballot
- June 3, 2025 – Election Day (all ballots need to be mailed by this date)
- June 18, 2025 – Certification of Election results
All information to apply, run, vote, review candidates, view results, and additional key dates can be found at https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/elections
What are Neighborhood Councils?
Los Angeles’ 99 Neighborhood Councils form the grassroots level of the Los Angeles City government and are led by NC board members made up of community stakeholders. NC board members adhere to the same rules and regulations as Los Angeles city government employees.
Who is eligible to run or vote in the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council election?
People from the community who live, work or own a business, own real estate property, or have a stake within the WHWCNC boundary (e.g. attend church, school, community organization, etc.). Please note that the WHWCNC is divided into 7 areas and applicants and/or voters must qualify in the corresponding areas that are currently up for election.
How do I know if I am a stakeholder in one of the areas that is partaking in the 2025 NC Election?
Areas 2, 4, and 6 plus the At-Large position will be part of the 2025. To determine which area you might be a stakeholder in, please visit https://whcouncil.org/about/council-members#maps
What are the commitments to serve on the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council?
- All WHWCNC Board members are expected to attend monthly regular board meetings which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and currently alternating monthly between in-person and via Zoom (a maximum of 3 absences in a 12-month period).
- Each board member is expected to serve on at least one committee and participate in that committee’s monthly meeting and activities.
- Every board member is also encouraged to participate at WHWCNC approved outreach at community events and neighborhood beautification activities (based on availability)
How can I learn more about the WHWCNC’s committees?
The committee descriptions can be found at https://whcouncil.org/committees Committees are made up of up to 6 WHWCNC Board members and up to 15 WHWC Stakeholders. If you would like to attend a committee meeting or participate in a WHWCNC committee as a stakeholder, please reach out to the corresponding Committee Chair listed on our website.
How can you apply for vacant positions in areas not included in the 2025 election?
Applicants for vacant positions which are not included in the 2025 NC election can be appointed by the WHWCNC board. If you are interested in applying, please email [email protected] Please note that only Board Members who have been elected (not appointed) can serve on the Executive / Governance Committee.
Sign up to receive WHWCNC Board Meeting and Committee Meeting agendas via email at https://lacity.gov/government/subscribe-agendas/neighborhood-councils
If you have any questions about being involved in the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council, please email [email protected]
Feb 9, 2025
WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
February 12, 2025 Regular Virtual Full Board Meeting
BY ZOOM
200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Website: www.empowerla.org
Email: [email protected]
6:30 p.m.- 09:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96493712127
Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting
Code is 964 9371 2127 and Press #
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Karen DiBiase, Secretaria, al 818-639-9444 o por correo electrónico www.whcouncil.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OCTOBER 6, 2023 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 411 (PORTANTINO) AND LA CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, THIS WOODLAND HILLS WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.
Every person wishing to address the Committee must enter the meeting via the above Zoom link or dial (669) 900-6833 and enter 964 9371 2127 and then press # to join the meeting. When prompted by the presiding officer, to provide public input at the Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council [WHWCNC] meeting, the public will be requested to dial *9 by phone or use the Raise Hand option on Zoom, 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 WHWCNC Board or Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
SB 411 Updates:
In the event of a disruption that prevents the Board from broadcasting the meeting to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the Board control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the Board shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the Board from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1.
The Board shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and shall provide an opportunity for the public to address the Board and offer comments in real time.
Notwithstanding Section 54953.3, an individual desiring to provide public comment through the use of an internet website, or other online platform, not under the control of the Board, which requires registration to log in to a teleconference may be required to register as required by the third-party internet website or online platform to participate.
(i) If the Board provides a timed public comment period for each agenda item shall not close the public comment period for the agenda item, or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph to provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed.
(ii) If the Board does not provide a timed public comment period, but takes public comment separately on each agenda item, shall allow a reasonable amount of time per agenda item to allow public members the opportunity to provide public comment, including time for members of the public to register pursuant to subparagraph (D), or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.
(iii) If the Board provides a timed general public comment period that does not correspond to a specific agenda item shall not close the public comment period or the opportunity to register, pursuant to subparagraph (D), until the timed general public comment period has elapsed.
Board Members:
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 –William Barnett, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Rosaleen O’Sullivan
At-Large – August Steurer, Vacant Seat for Alternate
Youth Member – Vacant seat
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available (2 minutes each)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (2 minutes each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minutes each)
General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to one (1) minute per speaker and 10 minutes total.
- Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures & Reports:
All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. There will be ONE opportunity to speak only. Time limits set for each agenda item may be adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. Time limits may vary so the public is encouraged to join the meeting several minutes PRIOR to a specific agenda item being discussed.
- Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – December 11, 2024, January 27, 2025 (estimated time 5 minutes)
See posted support documents Roll Call Vote
- Officer Reports
(estimated time 5 minutes)
President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Tracey Rosen
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson
- Area Reports (it is requested that each area designate one representative to report each month). (estimated time 10 minutes)
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Rochelle / Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros- McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Masha Dowell, Elie El Habr
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Z. Aristakessian, Jayce Baron
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss
Area 5 – Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers
Area 6 –William Barnett, Heath Kline, Megan Jacoby
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Lillian / Joyce Fletcher, Rosaleen O’Sullivan
- Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(25-013) Approval of MER for December 2024 and January 2025
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion for the Board to approve the December 2024 and January 2025 Monthly Expense Report (MER).
See posted MERS included in supporting documents via the Board Calendar Event post.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 2
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(25-014) Motion to Approve Juliet Ladines Schwarz for the Area 7 Alternate position
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion to approve Juliet Ladines Schwartz for the Area 7 Alternate position.
Vote at Governance Committee- 4 yes, 0 no, 0 abstained- unanimous.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 3
Julie Waltrip, Chair Education Committee
(25-015) Motion to Approve $4,800.00 NPG for Taft Charter High School
For discussion and possible action: (estimated time 10 minutes)
WhereAs, The Education Committee has received an NPG Application from the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for Taft Charter High School (Area 5- Ventura Boulevard and Winnetka Avenue).
The Education Committee hereby requests $4,800.00 towards their $16,250.00 (total) to provide funding for Department Stipends and the Positive Behavior Intervention & Support/Restorative Justice (PBIS/RJ) Program. These on-campus projects are scheduled annually and are on-going throughout the school year from February 2025 until the last day of school in June 2025. Both programs are happening now and will continue regardless of the source of funding; and Leegie Parker, PTO President provided the committee a detailed presentation of these projects, including resources and supplies needed for multi-departmental curriculum and execution inside of classrooms. The Department Stipends include classroom materials such as arts supplies, books, calculators, software, sheet music and instruments, and equipment for labs, Physical Education and Robotics. Stipends will provide 2,200 Taft students, grades 9 through 12 these tools needed for an enhanced education. Departments include: AIAT-full inclusion gifted program, Art-Fine, Art-Visual, College Office, Computer Science, Drama, English, Foreign Language, Health, Library, Mathematics, Music-Instrumental, Music-Vocal, Physical Education, Science, Social Special Education and Vex Robotics.
The PBIS/RJ Program is a new initiative at Taft this school year. The objective is to encourage all students to act responsibly, address conflict resolution through positive communication and underscore behavior expectations campus-wide. Funds will be used for the production of displays and posters, with placements throughout the campus highlighting these objectives.
Wristbands will be created for every student to serve as a reminder to make positive choices. A resulting productive and harmonious school atmosphere will positively impact the greater community as students carry these modeled, learned and practiced values into their homes, neighborhoods, places of work/higher education and beyond; and
WhereAs, The Education Committee, after receiving input and having discussion via zoom voted yes to recommend to the full Board passage and funding of the attached NPG.
Therefore, The Education Committee, moves that the full board approve the attached
Taft Charter PTO NPG for $4,800.00 and direct the treasurer to submit this NPG and
supporting documentation to the City Clerk for funding tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Education Committee Vote: Julie Waltrip YES, Reina Cerros McCaughey YES, Elie El-Bahr YES, Heath Kline NO, Shelly Schwartz NO, and Steve Sommers YES
See Taft NPG (19 pages) included in supporting documents.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (4)
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(25-016) Request for Mitigation Related to Street Racing
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
MOTION: The Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC) recognizes that Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted new laws designed to clamp down on street racing and automotive sideshows. These laws primarily affect organized racing events and side shows.
AB 1978 authorizes police officers to impound vehicles of cars and spectators at such events.
AB 2186 extends to cars caught racing on private property or makeshift tracks, like parking lots.
AB 3085 enables authorities to later impound vehicles identified at street races, even if the cars weren’t seized during the event. AB 2807 clarifies what constitutes a ‘sideshow’ or ‘street takeover,’ terms often used to describe these gatherings, which can range from spontaneous racing to coordinated displays of car stunts.
However, these laws will not solve general street racing on neighborhood streets as law enforcement cannot be everywhere all the time. Often street racing can involve several racers, two racers or one racer.
(NTHTSA) The Risks Associated with Street Racing
Street racing is not merely a nuisance; it poses significant risks to public safety. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), street racing contributes to a notable percentage of traffic fatalities and injuries. The reckless behavior of participants often leads to accidents that can affect innocent bystanders, making it a pressing issue for law enforcement and community leaders.
In addition to physical dangers, street racing can disrupt the peace in residential neighborhoods. The noise generated by revving engines and screeching tires can disturb the tranquility of late-night hours, leading to increased stress and anxiety among residents. This disruption is not just an inconvenience; it can have long-term effects on mental health and community cohesion.
In Area 7 of the WHWCNC street racers have become a loud and dangerous problem.
At night, cars and motorcycles race up and down Mulholland Drive and South Topanga Blvd. The cars, with engines screaming at top speed and tires burning, they can be heard all over the neighborhood all night long. The noise can be heard inside of homes that are blocks away. All night, every night, racers race down the street with the intention of making as much noise as possible and intentionally driving as fast as possible. We feel bad for the residents living on, or closer to, the streets. Often the racers hit and damage the cars of residents legally parked on Topanga Blvd.
Therefore, we request the following mitigation be implemented by the Department of Transportation (LADOT), Caltrans, LAPD, CHP, and Council District 3.
- Gavin Newsom signed AB-645 into law and six cities in the state will receive speed cameras in their neighborhoods starting in 2024. Los Angeles is one of those cities. Speed cameras stop speeders as they are designed to photograph and generate speeding tickets that are then mailed to offenders and include a first-time warning, fines beginning at $50 and subsequent costlier tickets sent to drivers through the mail without adding any points to the driver’s records nor impacting the driver’s insurance
The WHWCNC requests a speed camera be installed in Woodland Hills on Mulholland Drive and South Topanga Blvd.
The WHWCNC also requests speed cameras be installed on other streets in Woodland Hills where neighborhoods are negatively impacted by street racing.
- Advocacy groups such as “Street Racing Kills,” focuses on educating young people about the significant risks associated with street racing. While the new laws offer a stronger framework for law enforcement, prevention through education could more effectively deter youth from engaging in such perilous behavior. If we start teaching kids about these dangers early, perhaps we can prevent more tragedies.
The WHWCNC requests the Department of Motor Vehicles, Recreation and Parks, LAPD and LAUSD fund classes and programs that directly educate youth of the dangers of street racing. Those dangers include racer deaths, accidental deaths caused by racers that may lead to imprisonment, damage to streets, damage to resident cars and homes, lawsuits, arrest and loss of driver license.
The Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council advises the following government agencies and departments of its findings and recommendations:
California Department of Motor Vehicles
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Department of Transportation -LADOT
California Highway Patrol
California Department of Transportation – Caltrans – District 7
Council District 3 – Councilmember Bob Blumenfield
Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 3 No 0 Abstain 0 Absent 1
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (5)
Joyce Fletcher, Chair of Community Services Committee
(25-0017) Funding for a WHWCNC Booth at the 4th Annual Valley Asian & Pacific Islander Cultural Festival
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion to approve $250 from the WHWCNC 2024/2025 Budget-General Outreach, to provide a WHWCN booth to participate on May 10, 2025, from 11AM to 5PM at the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation 4th Annual Valley Asian & Pacific Islander Cultural Festival celebrating the vast diversity from the Asian cultures that enhance the San Fernando Valley and the City of Los Angeles.
The event will highlight the cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands focusing on expression through music, dance, food and children’s activities. The San Fernando Valley has a large Asian & Pacific Islander population with over 100,000 residents who make a substantial contribution to our economy and community.
Exhibitor: ($150 discounted rate until April 14th with receipt of completed application and payment or after April 15th $250.)
$150 To Exhibit. $250 on April 15 or later.
Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 3 No 0 Abstain 0 Absent 1
See Supporting Documents.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (6) Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
(25-018) Funding for Non-Profit, Mini Therapy Horses
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion to provide $600 in funding from the WHWCNC 2024/2025 NPG Funds and/or emergency funding to support the non-profit Mini Therapy Horses for the care and feeding for a mini therapy horse for (1) one year.
In return the WHWCNC will receive a personalized digital certificate, a digital fact sheet, and periodic updates about the mini. These items can be displayed on our NC website and in our NC newsletter. The minimum annual funding is $600/year to support a mini therapy horse.
Mini Therapy Horses was founded in 2008 by Victoria Nodiff-Netanel and is a recognized leader in equine assisted activities (EAA) and equine assisted therapy (EAT) with miniature horses.
Mini Therapy Horses conducts regular visits at Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena, Ronald McDonald House in both Pasadena and Los Angeles, the Department of Children and Family Services Juvenile Court, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center,
UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, the Greater Los Angeles Veteran’s Hospital and L.A. Family Housing, amongst others. Whether comforting children bedside after surgery as they come out of anesthesia or visiting with a veteran who just wants to sit quietly and share space with one of our horses, the MTH team is there to bring a sense of calm, comfort and happiness.
As members of the LA Mayor’s Crisis Response Team, the highly trained teams offer resources and support to survivors of traumatic incidents city-wide. These little horse heroes have responded to tragedies like the mass shootings in San Bernardino, Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks and also served as first-responders during the Woolsey Fire.
Community Services Committee Vote: Yes 4 No 0 Abstain 0
See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. 7
Julie Waltrip, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Chairs of Public Safety Committee
(24-019) Motion to Approve Public Safety Committee Hosting KravGirl Safety Event – Open to the General Public
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
WhereAs, The Public Safety Committee and co-sponsor Councilmember Bob Blumenfeld’s office will host an event with local business person and Krav Maga specialist Jennifer Silverstein of KravGirlTactics.com on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Warner Center Park.
Jennifer Silverstein provided the committee a detailed presentation of the elements of the event, which will be a 90-minute introduction of self-defense and awareness for the community. All members of the public are invited to learn basic skills to stay safe and be aware of potential threats before they become an imminent danger. The event will consist of an introduction to Krav Girl/ krav maga tactics, as well as possible speakers including an officer from our local PD and/or the head of security at a local business. Participants will learn what to do in “red, orange, yellow” danger zones, and will also have 40 minutes of practice with hands-on tactics. Participants will leave the training feeling better prepared to defend themselves regardless of age, gender, or ability.
The event is scheduled to be held at Warner Center Park and will be free of charge. The event will be located at the north side of the park in the Lou Bredlow Pavilion. The Public Safety Committee will meet shortly before the event to set up our WHWCNC booth in the location to signal visitors where we will be meeting. The Public Safety Committee will budget $100 to provide water and snacks to attendees.
WhereAs, The Public Safety Committee, after receiving input and having discussion over two meetings voted unanimously to recommend to the full Board the approval and implementation of this event.
Therefore, The Public Safety Committee moves that the Board approve and volunteer if possible at the event, and approve a budget of $100 for water and snacks.
Vote at Public Safety Committee – Bill Barnett YES, Rose O’Sullivan YES, Shelly Schwartz YES, Julie Waltrip YES, Steve Sommers YES.
See Supporting Documents.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (8)
Tracey Rosen, Chair of Community Outreach Committee
(25-020) Approval of Banner Designs
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Replacement banners were previously approved by the Board. The Outreach Committee motions for the board to approve one of the two presented street banner designs to promote the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council.
Vote at Outreach Committee – Tracey Rosen YES, Joyce YES, Kate Kennedy YES, ONE ABSENT.
See Supporting Document.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (9)
Dean Mathew, Chair of Hybrid Ad hoc Committee
(25-021 ) Funding for Hybrid Meeting Equipment
For discussion and possible action (estimated time 5 minutes)
Motion for the board to approve funding for Hybrid Meeting Equipment up to $1,600.00 to support the monthly Operations of the WHWCNC.
The Committee proposes funding can be reallocated from the 2024/2025 WHWCNC Budget – Operational Expenses, (Line Item No.30 Paper and Ink $400) and from (Line item No.35 Board Retreat $800) and from (Line item Water and Refreshments $400) and allocated to (Operational Expenses – Line Item No.36 Hybrid Meeting Equipment which is currently $0.00) or from other such available Budget Line Items, where those funds will probably not be spent by the end of the Fiscal Year June 30, 2025 and as determined by the Treasurer and approved by the board. EmpowerLA and SB2499 Rules apply to Hybrid Meetings.
Vote at Ad Hoc Committee to be provided
See Supporting Document. Description of proposed Hybrid Meeting Equipment.
Roll Call Vote
Committee Reports, (estimated time 10 minutes)
Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair Arts and Culture Committee – Masha Dowell and Harout Aristakessian, Co-Chairs
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Community Outreach Committee –Tracey Rosen, Chair
Education and Youth Committee – Julie Waltrip, Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Government Relations Committee- Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair
Homeless and Social Justice Advocacy Committee –Jayce Baron, Chair
Public Safety and Transportation –Julie Waltrip and Rosaleen O’Sullivan, Co-Chairs
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Ad Hoc Committee for Standing Rules- August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
Ad Hoc Committee for technology use at Virtual Meetings- Dean Matthew Chair Ad Hoc Holiday Decorations Committee – Joyce Fletcher and Masha Dowell, Co-Chairs
Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular Board meeting will be held IN PERSON on March 12, 2025. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 year: Full Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
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- *RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org
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Feb 7, 2025
Outreach Committee Special Meeting
February 10, 2025, 10:30am via ZOOM
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