Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee – 5/28/24

The Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 via Zoom. Major items on the agenda are below. The full agenda can be accessed by clicking here.

Approval of Minutes: April 2024 Click here to access the draft minutes.

Item No. 1. For discussion and possible action: Request update report from Councilmember Bob Blumenfeld’s office on the following local items.

  • Project timeline for Woodlake Family Apartments (Bowlero).
  • Provide status of HACLA (Housing Authority) regarding deed issuance to the Ventura Village (Extended Stay) PSH project.
  • Discuss future committee action on these items. – Harry Sherman (15 minutes)

Item No. 2. For discussion and possible action: Guest speaker Stacey Mosely from Fernando Valley Moms Demand Action. Donation drive for the benefit of Haven Hills domestic violence shelter and West Valley Food Pantry. Saturday June, 2, 2024 from 11:00 A.M to 12:30 P.M. Location: Woodland Hills Community Church 21338 Dumetz Rd, Woodland Hills, CA, United States, California. Discuss future committee action on this item. (10 minutes)

Item No. 3. For discussion and possible action: San Fernando Valley Healing Project mental health and suicide prevention awareness training. Training recommended for community members, professionals, and volunteers who work with youth and adults at risk of experiencing homelessness. Marissa Duran (45 minutes)

Item No. 3. For discussion and possible action: Update on the Committee’s Mission Statement for the website. Harry Sherman (10 minutes)

Item No. 4. For discussion and possible action: Review committee links to local services for posting on the committee page. Masha Dowell (10 minutes)

Item No. 5. For discussion and possible action: Update regarding City of L.A. CIRCLE program- CRISIS AND INCIDENT RESPONSE THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED ENGAGEMENT- Dean Mathews (5 minutes)

Public Health and Homelessness Committee Meeting Teleconference

Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council

Click for Agenda

VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002 Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting

Then Enter This Webinar ID: 938 9924 1002 and Press #

 VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option.

Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar ID # 938 9924 1002 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

AB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.

Any messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to 2) minute per speaker.

*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.

Public Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.

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AGENDA

1. Call to Order  PM

2. Roll Call: Chair Aaron Quantz, Mark Schwartz, Reina Cerros McCaughey, Mihran Kalaydijian, Tristin Esfndiari

3. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker

4. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker

5. Approval of Committee Minutes if available


 

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

6. Discussion and possible action on composing a letter to LAHSA about the problems and shortcomings and solutions with the Homeless Count. Draft letter attached. (Aaron Quantz & Mihran Kalaydjian)

Roll Call Vote

7. Discussion and possible action regarding West Valley Neighborhood Alliance (“WVNAH”) the Public Health & Homelessness Committee will stop immediately its engagement and any future participation with WVNAH (Aaron Quantz & Mihran Kalaydjian).

Roll Call Vote

8. Discussion and possible action regarding the (West Valley Food Pantry) and an existing church (Prince of Peace Church). Draft a letter of support to the Councilman Bob Bloomfield along to the city planning about issuing a conditional use permit.

Roll Call Vote

9. Discussion and possible action related Council File 20-0769-S2 regarding Health, Mental Health, and Social Services Delivery / Unsheltered Residents. In a time where permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness is in short supply, and the average time living on the streets prior to being placed into housing is increasing, providing healthcare to our unsheltered neighbors is of paramount importance.

10.Discussion and possible action related Council File 21-0002-S83 regarding AB 1400 (Kalra) / California Guaranteed Health Care for All Program (CalCare) / Universal Single-Payer Health Care Coverage / Health Care Cost Control System. This bill would establish a single-payer health care system in California, called CalCare, that will ensure that all Californians, regardless of employment, income, immigration status, race, gender, or any other considerations, can get the health care they need, free at the point of service.

11. Items to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting

Adjournment of Meeting:

The next Committee Meeting will be held on 27 September 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

*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 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 L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street.
Parking is free.

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

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 Health and Homelessness Committee Meeting 29mar

 

 

Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council

Agenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting

29 March, 2022 at time 6:30p.m.

VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID:
938 9924 1002 and Press #

 

 

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option.

 

Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar ID # 938 9924 1002 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item.  Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

 

AB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time

public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide

public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.

Any messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity
and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.

 

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to 2) minute per speaker.

 

*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.

 

Public Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.

 

_______________________________________________________________________________

 

 

AGENDA

 

  1. Call to Order

 

  1. Roll Call: Sam Evans, Aaron Quantz, Mark Schwartz, Mihran Kalaydijian, Reina Cerros-McCaughey

 

  1. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker

 

  1. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker

 

  1. Approval of Committee Minutes:

See attached support document                                              Roll Call Vote

_______________________________________________________________________________

 

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

 

  1. 6. Item No. (1) Donations to non-profits and other charitable organizations in the West Valley.

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to approve NPG of $1500 for New Friends Homeless Center to provide unhoused individuals with food.

 

Roll Call Vote

 

  1. Item No. (2) Cabin Community Tour in CD3

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to approve a time and date for members of the Public Health and Homelessness Committee to tour the cabin community in Reseda and report back with key takeaways and observations.

 

Roll call vote

 

 

  1. Item No. (3)

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to coordinate with charitable organizations in the valley to provide meals and food to unhoused individuals and families, at a date, time, and place TBD.

 

 

  1. Items to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting

 

 

Adjournment of Meeting:

 

 

The next Committee Meeting will be held on 26 April  2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings.

Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

 

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

 

*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 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 L.A. City’s Early Notification System

at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

 

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.

 

*RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related

to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org

 

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 Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting Teleconference

 

 

Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council

Agenda – Public Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting

25 January, 2022 at time 6:30p.m.

VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93899241002
Dial (1 669 900 6833) to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID:
938 9924 1002 and Press #

 

 

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option.

 

Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial 1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom and enter Webinar ID # 938 9924 1002 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item.  Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

 

AB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time

public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide

public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.

Any messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity
and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.

 

*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to 2) minute per speaker.

 

*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.

 

Public Comment is limited to (2) minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. The presiding chair may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.

 

_______________________________________________________________________________

 

 

AGENDA

 

  1. Call to Order

 

  1. Roll Call: Sam Evans, Aaron Quantz, Mark Schwartz, Mihran Kalaydijian, Reina Cerros-McCaughey

 

  1. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker

 

  1. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker

 

  1. Approval of Committee Minutes:

See attached support document                                              Roll Call Vote

_______________________________________________________________________________

 

Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee.

 

  1. 6. Item No. (1) Donations to non-profits and other charitable organizations in the West Valley.

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to approve $500 each be allocated to New Friends Homeless Center and Bundles of Kindness.

 

Roll Call Vote

 

  1. Item No. (2) Letter to LAHSA

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to send a letter to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority(LAHSA) requesting that the 10 minute dropping off and collection of materials be done by a LAHSA representative.

 

Roll call vote

 

  1. Item No. (3) Community Food Resources in Woodland Hills

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to conduct a survey of current food resources in the Woodland Hills area.

 

Roll call vote

 

  1. Item No. (4) Virtual Forum on Homelessness

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to arrange a virtual forum at a date TBD about a topic relating to homelessness TBD

 

  1. Items to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting

 

 

Adjournment of Meeting:

 

 

The next Committee Meeting will be held on 22 February  2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings.

Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

 

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

 

*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 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 L.A. City’s Early Notification System

at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

 

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.

 

*RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the WHWCNC process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related

to this Council, please consult the WHWCNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website at www.whcouncil.org

 

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 Health and Homelessness Meeting

AGENDA – PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOMELESSNESS

 COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday October 26, 2021 at 6:30pm

VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

 

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet based service option.

 

Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833 and enter Zoom ID No. 883 8996 8604 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. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

 

AB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time

public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide

public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed

or adjourned.

 

Any messaging or virtual background is in the control of the individual board member in their personal capacity
and does not reflect any formal position of the Neighborhood Council or the City of Los Angeles.

 

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.

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call: Sam Evans, Aaron Quantz, Mark Schwartz, Mihran Kalaydijian, Reina Cerros-McCaughey

 

  1. Public Announcements by city officials and representatives: (3) minutes per speaker
  2. Stakeholder Public Comment Period (on items NOT on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker
  3. Approval of Committee Minutes: Minutes from last meeting

_____________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

  1. Items for discussion and possible action:

Stakeholder Public Comment will be taken on each agenda item: (2) minutes per speaker

 

Item No. (1) Donations to non-profits and other charitable organizations in the West Valley.

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion that the $1000 in line item PHHC of the 2021-2022 Budget be used for an NPG for a non-profit organization whose focus is on outreach and/or providing supplies for individuals experiencing homelessness in Woodland Hills. Committee members will reach out to various local non-profits to request they provide a NPG for committee review and possible action at the next committee meeting.

The NPG application package is attached for committee and stakeholder review

Roll Call Vote

 

Item No. (2) Supporting Homeless Stakeholders in Woodland Hills

 

Discussion:

 

How can the committee work with LAHSA, non-profits, the Council office and the City to locate food, housing and other services for the unhoused in Woodland Hills? Possible committee participation, in food drives, clothing drives, collection of hygiene products and volunteering to serve meals during the Holiday season. Possible outreach to the West Valley Food Pantry,  local churches, the Chamber and Rotary clubs for collaboration on these efforts and other effortts. The committee members will provide suggestions at this meetings for possible approval at the next committee meeting.

 

Item No. (3) Eviction Moratorium

 

Discussion:

 

Some protections from LA County’s evicition moratorium have been extended into next year, but this will only slow the eviction process. The committee will work with the Outreach Committee to keep stakeholders informed of all state and local eviction updates and options available to residents of Woodland Hills. The committee will provide this information to the Outreach Committee in the form of a 200 word article with appropriate links, every two weeks, to be placed on the WHWCNC newsletter and NC social media. Example -Click on this link for more information :

https://dcba.lacounty.gov/noevictions/

 

Item No. (4) Local Stakeholder Concerns about Homelessness in Woodland Hills

 

  1. RV Parking at Bowlero Bowling Alley
  2. RV parking on Valley Circle near El Camino High School
  3. RV Parking on Del Valle Street
  4. Tents on the sidewalk at Target on Ventura Blvd.
  5. The underpass at the 101 and Corbin Street

 

A committee member will review each location and submit a report and recommendation for each location at the next committee meeting.

 

  1. Items to be placed on the next committee meeting agenda.

 

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 by email [email protected]

 

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

  • www.whcouncil.org – go to the website at the whcouncil.org Calendar page and click on the date. The public Health and Homelessness Committee meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday 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
  • A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 2330, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Chamber is located at the Promenade Mall outside the east entrance of the mall and to the left of Ruth Chris Restaurant. The Chamber office is accessed from Owensmouth Street. Parking is free.

 

*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 at www.whcouncil.org

 

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]

Oct 26, 2021

Full Board Meeting Teleconference

 

 

AGENDA

Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council

FULL BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

Click For Agenda

Click for August 11 Board Minutes

Click for July MER

Community Services Ventura Blvd Report

PHH Committee Support Document

 

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.

 

A copy of this agenda is also physically posted on the outside of the window of the UPS Store located

 at 22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. (On Ventura Blvd. – 1/2 Block West Of De Soto Street on the North Side.) Parking is available on the street and in the nearby parking lot.

 

Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must either dial +1 669 900 6833 or go online via   Zoom and enter Webinar ID # 964 9371 2127 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. When calling-in telephonically, the public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item.  Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.

 

*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.

 

*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.

General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.

 

All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.

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AGENDA

 

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

 

 

 

Public Announcements:

Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available                            (5 minutes)

Office of Local and State Officials – if available                                          (3 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 (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.

 

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  1. Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

 

  1. Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – August 11, 2021 (5 minutes)

See posted support document.                                                            Roll Call Vote

 

  1. Officer Reports (10 minutes)

 

President – Joyce Fletcher

Open seats on the WHWCNC board – Area 5 Residential, Area 4 Alternate, Area 5 Alternate, Area 7 Alternate. The Governance Committee will accept applications until October 19th. If the seats are not filled, after October 19th the seats will remain open for stakeholder applications.

Vice President – Dena Weiss
Treasurer – Paul Lawler

Secretary – Karen DiBiase

Parliamentarian – Sean McCarthy

 

  1. Items for Discussion and Possible Action:

 

Item No. (1) Treasurer, Paul Lawler

(21-069) Approval of the July 2021 MER

 

Discussion and possible action:                                                                     (15 minutes)

 

Motion to approve the WHWCNC Budget/Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Monthly Expense Reconciliation

[MER] for July 2021.

See posted support document                                                                         Roll Call Vote

 

Item No. (2) Community Services Committee – Chair, Dena Weiss       (15 minutes)

(21-070) WHWCNC Virtual Halloween Celebration

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion for the board to approve a virtual WHWCNC Halloween costume contest on the Neighborhood Counsel website with expenditure of $300 in prizes for three different categories of costumes ($100 per category; funniest, scariest and most creative) from the Community Services Committee budget. Each $100 will purchase one award.

Stakeholder participants will send (1) photos of themselves, family or children in costume

to be uploaded to the WHWCNC website. The Community Services Committee will vote.

 

Item No. (3) Community Services Committee

(21-071) Letter related to needed improvements to Ventura Blvd. in Area 5

 

Discussion and possible action:                                                                     (15 minutes)

 

Motion for the board to approve a letter and document to be sent to Councilmember Bob Blumenfield which notifies and requests improvements to the median, sidewalks, empty lots, tree wells, tree trimming and removal of trash in Area 5.

 

Dear Councilmember Bob Blumenfield,

 

On July 21, 2021, Lisa Meyer Area 5 Business Representative, Peter Fletcher Area 5 CBO and Joyce Fletcher President of the Board walked the sidewalks of the WHWCNC Area 5 in Woodland Hills.

We found several areas of concern that need to be addressed by the City of Los Angeles.

 

Please see the attached document with photographs which documents many of the problems that need to be addressed. We are hoping to partner with you, your staff and other City Departments to ensure these issues are addressed with the help and support of the Council office.

 

Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council

 

See posted support document                                                          Roll Call Vote

 

Item No. (4) Sam Evans, Public Safety and Homelessness Committee

(21-072) Community Impact Statement (CIS) Council File No. 21-0658

 

Discussion and possible action:                                                                     (20 minutes)

 

Motion to approve a Community Impact Statement related to Council File # 21-0658.

 

Community Impact Statement to Support 100 Percent Deed-Restricted Affordable

Housing Projects / Expedited Approval Process / Strategic Plan

CF 21-0658

 

The Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports this Motion (21-0658),

which calls for a strategic plan to streamline 100 percent deed-restricted affordable housing

projects. As the Motion states, only 6 percent of the housing projects approved since 2015 have

been 100 percent deed-restricted affordable housing, while the need for affordable housing in

the City far outpaces that rate. To mitigate the housing and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles,

the City can and should encourage the development of fully affordable housing projects by

making them cheaper and easier to build.

 

Link to the City Council Motion:

https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-0658

 

See posted support document/Council File                                    Roll Call Vote

 

 

 

 

  1. Area Reports – (20 minutes)

 

Area 1 – Aaron Quantz, Karen DiBiase, Mark Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey

Area 2 – Arturo Valasquez, Paul Lawler, Sean McCarthy, Kathleen Barth
Area 3 – Nancy McLean, Angela Dawson, John Sandy Campbell, Alex Farassati

Area 4 – Brian Archibald, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss

Area 5 – Lisa Meyer, Peter Fletcher
Area 6 – Leslie Simon, Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline, Lauren Coffman

Area 7 – Ginny Sand, Joyce Fletcher, Houtan Hormozian
At-Large – Sam Evans, Eric Spitzer
Youth Member – Vacant

 

  1. Committee Reports – (20 minutes)

 

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

Community Services Committee – Dena Weiss, Chair
Education Committee – Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair & Mihran Kaladjian, Vice Chair
Environmental & Beautification Committee – Brian Archibald, Chair

Governance Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair

Public Health and Homelessness Committee – Sam Evans, Chair
PLUM Committee – Lauren Coffman, Chair
Public Safety and Transportation Committee – Houtan Hormozian, Chair
Social Media & Community Outreach Committee – Peter Fletcher, Chair & Kathleen Barth, Vice Chair
WHIP Committee – Heath Kline, Chair

 

Ad-hoc – Westfield Promenade 2035 Project – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Ad Hoc Committee – Measure A. Parks Program – Peter Fletcher, Chair
Ad Hoc Committee – Arts Fees and Cultural Amenities – Lauren Coffman, Chair

Ad-hoc Committee – Flight Path and Noise Advisory Committee – Martin Lipkin, Chair

 

Announcements:

The next Regular Board meeting will be held on October 13, 2021, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.

Meeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.

 

Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.
HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

 

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 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 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 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 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]

 

 

West Valley Neighborhood Alliance on Homelessness-Virtual Town Hall

Homelessness Town Hall Today Presented by the West Valley Neighborhood Alliance on Homelessness

Monday July 20th from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm

On Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99349157499
Webinar ID is: 993 4915 74
Or, call (669) 900-6833 or 833-548-0276 (toll-free) and enter the Webinar ID above.

 

 

Homelessness Committee Meeting March 2020

WHWCNC HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday March 10th, 2020–6:30pm
Woodland Hills Branch, Public Library, Community Room. Floor 2
22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Stakeholders and the public are permitted to address the Committee on any item on the Agenda prior to the Committee taking action on said item. It is requested speakers complete a “Speaker Card” and hand it to the Chair. Comments from Stakeholders and the Public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction on other matters not appearing on the Agenda will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public Comment is limited to 20 minutes. Each speaker is limited to two minutes, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee.

Opinions, positions or actions taken by the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council do not represent or imply similar opinions held by the Owner, Landlord, L.A.U.S.D, Business or representatives of any venue hosting a meeting of the Council Board, or Committee.

Mar 10, 2020

Committee Members: Ray Cole, Gina Thornburg, Aaron Quantz, Komalpreet Batth, John Sandy Campbell

Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Public Announcements
• Comments from Public Officials
• Approval of Minutes

Item no. (1) Community Impact Statements
Discussion and possible action:
Community Impact Statement for 19-0600-S167
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) / General Fund / 2018-19 / 2019-20 / Adopted Budget / Reprogamming Funds / Homelessness

Community Impact Statement for 15-1138-S33
Homeless Shelter Crisis / Declaration

Community Impact Statement for 20-0111
Homeless Housing and Recovery Project

Item no. (2) Homeless Laundry Services
Discussion and possible action:
Motion for up to $1,000.00 to West Valley Food Pantry to start a Community Laundry Program

Item no. (3) Community Ending Homelessness Updates
Discussion and possible action:
• West Valley Alliance on Homelessness
• Homelessness Bobcat
• Homelessness Liaison Regional Committees

Item no. (4) Woodland Hills Homelessness General Matters
Discussion and Possible Action:
Discussions of general matters involving homelessness in the community

Item no. (5) Woodland Hills Homelessness Volunteer Opportunities
Discussion and Possible Action:
• Discussion of a committee booth at Victory for Victims 5k on April 25, 2020. This supports Dignity Health’s Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS).
• Outreach to encampments in Woodland Hills and Warner Center

Item no. (6) Woodland Hills Homelessness Committee Structure
Discussion and Possible Action:
Discussions of Agenda styles and roles for committee memebers

Public Comment: 2 minutes. Speaker must fill out a speaker card

The agenda may be revised prior to the meeting to add further items for discussion

Adjournment of meeting:

Disabilities Act Notification: