Please join us for our Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 6:30 P.M- 8:00 P.M.
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
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The Agenda can be downloaded at Apr 30, 2024
This is a virtual public meeting of the Government Relations Committee. Zoom link to meeting on agenda. May 1, 2024
Please note that the Community Outreach meeting on Monday, May 27th has been canceled due to the holiday
The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council will be hosting a Board Retreat on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9 am – 3pm at LAFD Fire Station #84 (21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
The agenda can be downloaded at Apr 20, 2024
Please join us for our monthly full Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30pm at LAFD Fire Station #84.
The agenda can be downloaded at Apr 10, 2024
The Supporting Documents can be downloaded at Apr 10, 2024 supporting documents
Supporting Documents:
Please join us for our Environment & Beautification Committee Meeting on April 9th at 6:30 pm at the Woodland Hills Library (2nd floor community room).
The agenda can be downloaded here: Apr 9, 2024
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The Valley Economic Alliance is hosting a free virtual meeting of their Livable and Sustainable Communities Committee Meeting on April 18, 2024
WH-WC NC
Governance Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting over Zoom Agenda
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
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AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call:
President – Dena Weiss
Vice President – Tracey Rosen
Treasurer – Heath Kline
Secretary -Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson
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 (1) minutes per speaker and 10 minutes total.
All comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
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.
See supporting document. Roll Call Vote
Item One: Review of Qualifications for a youth position. (5 minutes)
Discussion and action:
Confirm the decision Governance made at the last meeting, that a youth potential stakeholder who resides in Woodland Hills but goes to school outside its boundaries is eligible to become a Board member. Review of qualifications for Karen Martinez to apply for the youth position.
Confidential supporting documents will be shared with Officers.
See supporting document. Roll call vote.
Item Two: Review of Standing Rules
Discussion and action: (10 minutes)
Discussion about future meeting timing and protocol for a review of Standing Rules and possible creation of an Ad Hoc Committee meeting to make recommendations.
Roll call vote.
Item Three: Heath Kline Treasurer Budget Review and Projected Spending
Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
Careful review of the current FY budget, what are our priority speeding items for the balance of the FY to position the NC for maximum effectiveness and community engagement during the next FY. For example, but not limited to equipment to support hybrid meetings, such as Meeting Owls and related support equipment, expenses for the board April workshop beyond funds available in the budget line: Food & Refreshment For NC Meetings, Retreats, & Outreach Events.
What purchases & spending recommendations does the GOVCOM wish to pass on to the full board for the balance of the FY? What budget reallocations are required to carry out this plan and should be passed on to the full board for consideration?
Report on status of NC Epson printer & past due balances from last FY- Possible actions
Possible Roll call vote.
Item Four: Status of April Board Retreat and Workshop
Discussion and action: (10 minutes)
Do we need a Board Workshop Ad Hoc? If so, who should this be?
How many board members have indicated they plan to attend? How many board members have indicated they can’t attend?
What is the program outline for the April Board Workshop?
Who are the invited speakers for the Board Workshop?
Have the invited speakers confirmed their attendance?
Who has vetted the material to be presented?
What colleterial materials must be prepared for the Board Workshop?
Collateral Cost?
Lunch and snacks menu?
Vendors? Costs?
Additional items that need to be addressed regarding Board Workshop.
Example of Neighborhood Council Workshop Agenda on April 20 – 9:00 to 3:00 pm
Break (15 minutes) 10:45 am
Lunch Break (45 minutes) Noon
Break (15 minutes) 2:15 pm
Adjournment 3:00 pm
Roll Call Vote
Item Five : WHWCNC Purposes and Goals
Discussion and possible action: (10 minutes)
What are the purpose and goals of the NC in the short term (balance of this FY?
What are the purpose and goals of the NC for the 24-25 FY?
How will the GOVCOM (Executive Committee provide the leadership and vision to achieve these goals?
How will we transform Committees to fit the purpose of the NC?
Roll Call Vote
Item Six : WHWCNC Committee Meeting Times
Discussion and possible action: (5 minutes)
Can WHWCNC Committees meet in the day time?
Roll Call Vote
Adjournment of Meeting
The next Regular GOVCOM meeting will be held in person on April 16, 2024, at the Woodland Hills Library at 22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, on the second floor, unless otherwise indicated. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date, time, venue and method of the next GOVCOM meeting.
Meeting dates for the 2024-2025 year: GOVCOM meetings are held on the third Tuesday 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].
*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:
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
WOODLAND HILLS
WARNER CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.empowerla.org
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Meeting Agenda
Community Services Committee
Monday, March 4, 2024
6:30 p.m.
City of Los Angeles Fire Station # 84 – Community Room
21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Parking is available in the lot across the street.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Dena Weiss de la Mesa Directiva, [email protected] o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
Each speaker will be allowed two (2) minute(s).
For discussion and possible action:
Tent Set-up, member printing of handouts, crayons, etc. items not purchased at HALO.
Committee will facilitate NC participation in this event.
November Election.
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, or 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 by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: [email protected]
Public Posting of Agendas –
The Community Services Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. However, visit our
website calendar page at whcouncil.org, to review all committee meeting dates, as a date may change.
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
Notice to Paid Representatives –
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register asalobbyistandreportyouractivity.SeeLosAngelesMunicipalCodeSection48.01etseq.
More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or [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 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 get in touch with Dena Weiss by email to [email protected]
Reconsideration and Grievance Process
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website www.whcouncil.org.
Please join us for our next Outreach Committee meeting on March 11th at 6:30pm. As the Library is not available on this date, we will be meeting in the Community Room of the CapitalOne Cafe in Westfield Topanga.
The agenda is available HERE
Please join us for our next Outreach Committee meeting on February 26th at 6:30pm. As the Library is not available on this date, we will be meeting in the Community Room of the CapitalOne Cafe in Westfield Topanga.
The agenda can be found HERE
Please join us for our (special) monthly Board Meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm at LAFD Fire Station #84.
The full agenda can be found HERE
Supporting document can be found HERE
Special Full Board Meeting
City of Los Angeles Fire Station #84, in the Community Room
[West side of building – Parking available across the street]
21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
February 15, 2024
6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
IN-PERSON BOARD MEETING (ABRIDGED) AGENDA ITEMS
Item No. 1
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(24-012) Approval of MER for January, 2024
Item No. 2
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-013) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 3 Alternate Representative Seat
Motion for the Board to approve Jayce Baron to the Area 3 Alternate Representative Seat.
Item No. 3
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-014) Board member Heath Kline’s Seat Switch in Area 6, to Business Seat
Motion for the Board to approve Heath Kline to switch from Area 6 CBO seat to the Area 6 Business
representative seat.
Item No. 4
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-015) Board member Bobby Wasserman’s seat switch to Area 6 CBO seat
Motion for the Board to approve Bobby Wasserman to switch from At Large Alternate seat to Area 6 CBO seat.
Item No. 5
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-016) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 6 Alternate Representative Seat
Motion for the Board to approve Janice Mendell to the Area 6 Alternate Representative Seat.
Item No. 6
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-017) Stakeholder Appointment to Area 7 Alternate Representative Seat
Motion for the Board to approve Rosaleen O’Sullivan to the Area 7 Alternate Representative Seat.
Item No. 7
Dena Weiss, President
(24-018) Oath of Office and Seating of New Board Member
Administer NC Oath of Office and seat newly appointed board members.
Item No. 8
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-019) Election Of Vice President and Appoint the New VP to Serve as Alternate Signor Financial Officer
Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
Nominations will be accepted for the position of Vice President.
Item No. 9
Dena Weiss, Chair of Governance Committee
(24-020) Appointment of Reina Cerros- McCaughey as NC Homelessness Liaison
Motion for the Board to approve Reina Cerros-McCaughey, the current co-chair of the homelessness committee,
to be appointed as a Homelessness Liaison.
Item No. 10
Dena Weiss, Board President & Chair of Governance Committee
(24-021) Motion to pass the required enabling Board President Attestation and Board Justification CIS
Resolution to give the WHWCNC the option to have virtual-hybrid and virtual remote meetings.
The Governance Committee of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council unanimously
recommends to the full board of the NC that they (a.) pass by not less than a 2/3 majority [16] of the 23 seats on
the WHWCNC the following Board Resolution & Community Impact Statement [CIS] declaring the NC’s
decision to have the option to conduct its full board and/or committee meetings in a hybrid-virtual and/or fully
virtual format
Item No. 11
Tracey Rosen – Chair Community Outreach Committee
(24-022) Funding Request – WHWCNC Outreach- MOTION TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE 2024
SEASON OF VALLEY CULTURAL CENTER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Motion to approve $3,500 in funding from the Board approved WHWCNC 2023-2024 Budget (General Outreach
Expenditure) to purchase a WHWCNC outreach booth at the Valley Cultural Foundation’s Spring-Summer
Concert Series held in Warner Center Park. This amount will allow us to have a booth, tent, chairs, signage and
recognition at each of the (10) concerts + 5 Movies in the Park to promote the WHWCNC and engage with
stakeholders. We will also be acknowledged as a co-sponsor at one concert where we will be provided the
opportunity to speak from the stage to promote the NC. Payment due by April 6, 2024, for NC to be included in
preprinted event programs and event signage.
Item No. (12)
Tracey Rosen – Chair Community Outreach Committee
(24-0023) Funding Request – WHWCNC Outreach- MOTION TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR ONE
GENERATION SENIOR SYMPOSIUM ON MAY 18, 2024
Motion to approve $1,000 in funding from Board approved WHWCNC 2023-2024 Budget (General Outreach
Expenditure) to allow participation in the One Generation Senior Symposium on June 2023 at its soccer field
located at: 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406. This amount will allow us to have a booth, tent, signage,
and logo recognition at this event to promote the WHWCNC and engage with stakeholders. Payment due by April
1, 2024, for the NC to be included in pre-event social media and print promotion and event signage.
Item No. (13)
Julie Waltrip- Chair Education & Youth Committee
(24-024) Motion to Approve $2000.00 NPG Woodlake Elementary Community Charter School PTSA
Item No. 14
Heath Kline, Treasurer
(24-025) Motion to reallocate funds in our 23-24 FY Budget to provide funds within and between City Clerk
defined budget categories to provide available funds to support newly authorized board expenditures.
The WHWCNC treasurer is aware several new spending items will be placed on February 15 Special Meeting
agenda that were not previous on the NC’s budget and accounted for under the City Clerk’s prescribed budget
categories.
Item No. 15
Heath Kline, WHIP Chair
(24-026) WHIP Submits a CIS for consideration regarding composition of Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevards
Specific Plan Review Board
For discussion and possible action:
A Community Impact Statement to SUPPORT an action of the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevards Corridor
Specific Plan Review Board regarding a pending amendment affecting the board structure. Action pertains
to a City Planning report adopted by the City Planning Commission and submitted to the City Council in Council
File 17-1071-S1 recommending amendments to the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevards Corridor Specific Plan. This
Motion pertains only to changes regarding the Plan Review Board.
2. Committee Reports,
Budget Committee – Heath Kline, Chair
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
Public Health and Homelessness Committee –Reina Cerros-McCaughey and Geoffrey Hobson, Co-Chairs
Public Safety and Transportation –No Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Marty Lipkin, Co-Chairs
WHIP Committee – August Steurer and Heath Kline, Co-Chairs
3. Area Reports
Area 1 – Karen DiBiase, Geoffrey Hobson, Shelly Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 2 – Julian Tu, Paul Lawler, Peter Haber, Masha Dowell
Area 3 – Tracey Rosen, Dean Mathew, Harout Aristakessian
Area 4 – Don Patterson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss,
Area 5 – Christopher Waddy, Julie Waltrip, Steve Sommers, Allan Biggins
Area 6 –Bill Barnett, Heath Kline
Area 7 – Kate Kennedy, Joyce Fletcher, Schyler Katz
At-Large – August Steurer, Bobbie Wasserman
Adjournment of Meeting
• A copy of this agenda is also physically posted at the lobby entrance of LA Fire Station 84,
21050 Burbank Blvd., [west of DeSoto,] Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
Please join us for our next Public Health & Homelessness Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30pm at the Woodland Hills Library.
Agenda is available HERE .
Supporting documents are available HERE
Join us for the first Outreach Committee meeting of 2024 on January 8, 2024 at 6:30pm The meeting will be held in the upstairs community room of the Woodland Hills Library.
The agenda can be found at Jan 8, 2024
