The Education Committee will host a Special Meeting on Tuesday November 28th at 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the Fire Station #84. Parking is across the street and the address is 21050 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills, Ca 91364.Nov 28, 2023
LAUSD is exploring the potential development for affordable housing for its employees and families on LAUSD district land. They will be holding two virtual meetings on November 1st. These meetings are open to the public to learn about the nine district properties under consideration, the process for the Request of Expressions for Interest (REI), and next steps in the process.
November 1, 2023
Attend the 9am virtual meeting at: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88393909094#success
Attend the 6pm virtual meeting at: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83271761283#success
Please see the flyer below for more information:
Our next Community Outreach Committee meeting will be on Monday, October 23rd at 6:30pm. Please note the change of location as we will be meeting at the LAFD Station #84 for this meeting.
The agenda can be found at Oct 23, 2023
This is a public meeting of the Community Services Committee to be held on October 16, 2023 at 7pm at Fire Station #84
The agenda is available at Oct 16, 2023
Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council
VIRTUAL MEETING By TELECONFERENCE
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85687171590
Zoom Meeting Online: Webinar ID # 856 8717 1590
By Telephone: Dial (1 669 900 6833)
To Join the Meeting then Enter this Webinar ID: 856 8717 1590 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: 856 8717 1590 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.
Chair: Lauren Coffman
Committee Members: Peter Fletcher, Sean McCarthy, August Steurer, Karen Koe, Marty Lipkin, Henry Rice
(1.5 minutes each)
Items for Discussion and Possible Action
All Public comment is limited to 1.0 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding chair of the committee. Public Comment period for each item will be 15 minutes total.
20032 W. Ventura Blvd, WH 91364 Construction of a 1300 SF drive-thru restaurant with no inside dining and consists of a to-go and patio dining.
Every person wishing to address the NC Committee must either dial +1 669 900 6833 or go online via Zoom, and enter Zoom Webinar ID No. 839 2240 5678 to join or, if joining telephonically, 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 Committee on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Zoom users should use the “raise hand” feature.
Finding and moving to a community where you feel at home and it matches the vision you feel it should be is hard. And when you do find that place like Woodland Hills, then you don’t want to worry about how your community might change so that it no longer fits your needs.
Why should you have to worry? Can’t there be a way for you to know how your community will grow and how it might change?
A well-crafted Community Plan will direct the development of the community to get the right changes that the community wants. Community members will enjoy their neighborhoods more when the community develops they way they envisioned.
Our Community Plan needs a refresh to adapt to new needs, preserve what we like, and direct future development to benefit the community. Community Planners started working on this several years ago, but their work is not finished.
At this event Community Planners will present their process and where they are on the path to having a new Community Plan for Canoga Park, Winnetka, West Hills and Woodland Hills. Discussions will focus on Woodland Hills. This event is where Woodland Hills has the opportunity to respond to preliminary concepts, policies and goals envisioned for the new Community Plan.
Without your participation, Planners are not able to know what your vision is for the future of Woodland Hills in the future. They want to inform you and then hear from you. You will possibly determine important aspects of the community’s development. Let them know what’s important to you and what you feel is mistaken.
Time for getting some answers and responding to what the Planners have presented. Public discussion will be moderated by the Neighborhood Council.
This event is Not a Board Meeting although Board Members may attend. No Board Meeting or Actions will occur.
Public and Board Members must be civil or they may be removed from the meeting.
WHWCNC Education Committee Teleconference, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm PST, click on meeting date for agenda, Jan 5, 2021
AGENDA – WHWCNC EDUCATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
5 January 2021, 6:30 P.M.
VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
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 meetings will be conducted entirely telephonically.
Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter Zoom ID No. 930 6239 0507 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: [email protected] or phone: (213) 978-1551.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed on our website at : www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 639-9444 or email: [email protected]
PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS – The public is requested dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al [email protected] o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or [email protected]
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
AGENDA
Call to Order
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Item No. (1): Parents, Educators/Teachers & Students in Action (PESA)
Item No. (2): Status of NPGs Submitted to City of Los Angeles
Discussion and Possible Action:
Item No. (3): LAUSD Issues and Possible Projects
Discussion and Possible Action:
Item No. (4): Possible New Projects
Discussion and Possible Action:
Item No. (5): New Business
Adjournment of meeting
*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
This is a public special meeting of the WHWCNC Education Committee on Oct 29, 2020 (Click for Revised Agenda with supporting documents) (click on date to access the full agenda)
AGENDA – WHWCNC EDUCATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
29 October 2020, 6:30 P.M.
VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
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 meetings will be conducted entirely telephonically.
Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter Zoom ID No. 930 6239 0507 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: [email protected] or phone: (213) 978-1551.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed on our website at : www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 639-9444 or email: [email protected]
PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS – The public is requested dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al [email protected] o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or [email protected]
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
AGENDA
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Item No. (1): Neighborhood Purposes Grant for the Foundation for Pierce College earmarked for the sole purpose of supporting the Brahma Pantry
Discussion and Possible Action:
Over the past year the Education Committee has explored ways to support the work of the Brahma Pantry, a food pantry on the campus of Los Angeles Pierce College. The Brahma Pantry serves students by helping them meet their basic needs, but the pandemic-related campus closure has made it difficult to help alleviate food insecurity among the student population. Meeting food costs was difficult for many students before the pandemic and has become increasingly difficult because of employment loss and the looming threat of evictions. The committee’s fact-finding activities include several conversations between committee member Gina Thornburg and the pantry manager, as well as a visit to the pantry; a tour of the pantry last fall by three committee members; research on the plight of California community college students by committee member Dan Chernow; and a Q&A with the pantry manager, D’arcy Corwin, at the August 2020 Education Committee meeting. Therefore, the Education Committee finds that:
WHEREAS a recent research article in Ed Source (https://edsource.org/2020/community-colleges-struggle-with-students-food-needs-as-pandemic-increases-demand/634155) reports that 26 of 46 California community-college campuses responding to an EdSource survey continue to distribute food to needy students despite campus closures, while 21 reported an increase of applications for food and/or an increase in the amount of food being requested; and
WHEREAS rolled-over funds in the Brahma Pantry account are not being replenished by the state after Governor Newsom removed $11.4 million for food pantries from the California Community Colleges 2020–21 budget (https://www.google.com/search?q=California+Community+Colleges+may+
revision+budget&oq=California+Community+Colleges+may+revision+budget&aqs=chrome..69i57j33.12646j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#); and
WHEREAS LA Pierce College is the sole community college in the Woodland Hills–Warner Center Neighborhood Council district; and,
WHEREAS members of the WHWCNC Education Committee have conducted due diligence in understanding the need for monetary donations to support the hunger-alleviation work of the Brahma Pantry; and
WHEREAS the Foundation for Pierce College is the fiscal agent responsible for receiving and paying out donations to the on-campus Brahma Pantry;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the WHWCNC Education Committee recommends that the board of the Woodland Hills–Warner Center Neighborhood Council APPROVE the following Neighborhood Purposes Grant:
According to the Office of the City Clerk Neighborhood Council Funding Program, issue a Neighborhood Purposes Grant in the amount of $2,500 to the Foundation for Pierce College, earmarked solely for the purpose of supporting the Brahma Pantry’s hunger-relief activities, including grocery-store gift cards for students during the pandemic and/or the purchase of food items for the physical pantry once the campus is reopened.
Item No. (2): Neighborhood Purposes Grant for Hi-SET Exams for Students of the West Valley Occupational Center
Discussion and Possible Action:
WHEREAS, the West Valley Occupational Center (WVOC) in Woodland Hills is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Division of Adult and Career Education, preparing students for academic advancement and an array of careers, and
WHEREAS, the HiSET exam is a critical milestone for WVOC students to graduate from their respective High School Diploma or High School Equivalency programs, and
WHEREAS, WVOC students in career tracks must also have a high school diploma or its equivalent to qualify for future employment, and
WHEREAS, the HiSET exam costs $185 per student, and
WHEREAS, the LAUSD does not have the funding to cover the cost of the exam, leaving this cost to the students, and
WHEREAS, not all WVOC students can afford the cost of the exam, and
WHEREAS, approximately 200 WVOC students take the HiSET exam annually, and
WHEREAS, the community of Woodland Hills benefits when its stakeholders are better prepared academically and technically for future careers,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the WHWCNC Education Committee recommends that the board of the Woodland Hills–Warner Center Neighborhood Council APPROVE the following Neighborhood Purposes Grant:
According to the Office of the City Clerk Neighborhood Council Funding Program, issue a Neighborhood Purposes Grant in the amount of $925.00 to the West Valley Occupational Center for the purpose of defraying the cost of more than five or paying for the total cost of five HiSET exams for enrolled WVOC students in the 2020–2021 academic school year. The number of students to benefit from this grant shall be determined at the discretion of the administration of the WVOC.
Item No. (3): LAUSD Hygiene Project: Draft Letter of Interest for Sisters on the Street Pilot Project at Taft High School
Discussion and Possible Action:
WHEREAS, Sisters on the Streets is a non-profit organization serving the San Fernando Valley with a variety of programs, one such aimed at providing access to feminine hygiene products free of charge to the homeless and to the economically disadvantaged, and
WHEREAS, according to California AB 10 passed in 2017 and in effect as of January 1, 2018, free feminine hygiene products must be provided to students by all schools whose poverty to pupil threshold is a minimum 40%, and
WHEREAS, according to figures for 2019 published on the California Department of Education’s, California Schools Dashboard, some 63.3% of William Howard Taft High School students, approximately 1,480 in number, are economically disadvantaged, and
WHEREAS, Sisters on the Streets co-founder, Laura Rathbone, spoke to the WHWCNC Education Committee at its 6 October 2020 regularly scheduled meeting, describing a possible pilot program for William Howard Taft High School which entailed providing three feminine hygiene product dispensers and an initial supply of 3,000 feminine hygiene products,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the WHWCNC Education Committee will provide a letter to Sisters on the Streets articulating the Committee’s interest in supporting said William Howard Taft High School pilot project, with text as follows:
Laura Rathbone
Co-Founder
Dear Ms. Rathbone,
Thank you for your recent visit to the 6 October 2020 meeting of the WHWCNC Education Committee. The Committee found your presentation compelling. As such, we are extremely interested in finding a way to support the possible pilot program for William Howard Taft high school that you described, the dispensing of free-of-charge feminine hygiene products.
As you outlined it, said pilot program would include the installation of three feminine hygiene product dispensers at William Howard Taft High School and providing of an initial supply of 3,000 feminine hygiene products.
Please keep us informed as to your progress in creating the Taft pilot program. The student peace of mind and the increased attendance that is sure to be realized from the program, is a benefit to all.
Best regards,
Bill Anderson
Area 4 Representative / Chairman Education Committee
Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Item No. (5): Discussion of Possible Zoom Meeting with Local Principals, re: Long Distance Learning
Discussion and Possible Action:
Item No. (6): Possible New Projects
Discussion and Possible Action:
Item No. (7): New Business
Adjournment of meeting:
*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
WHWCNC Education Committee Meeting – 6:30 p.m. agenda (click on agenda to access it with attachments)
AGENDA – WHWCNC EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
6 October 2020, 6:30 P.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
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 meetings will be conducted entirely telephonicaly.
Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter Zoom ID No. 930 6239 0507 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: [email protected] or phone: (213) 978-1551.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed on our website at : www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 639-9444 or email: [email protected]
PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS – The public is requested dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al [email protected] o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or [email protected]
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
AGENDA
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Item No. (1): LAUSD Hygiene Project
Item No. (2): Discussion FY 2021 Budget
Item No. (3): Pierce College Brahma Pantry Support
Item No. (4): Support of West Valley Occupational Center HiSet Program
Item No. (5): Discussion of Possible Projects
Item No. (6): New Business
Adjournment of meeting:
*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
This is a public meeting of the WHWCNC Education Committee Aug 4, 2020 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PDT
AGENDA – WHWCNC EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
4 August 2020, 6:30 P.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
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 meetings will be conducted entirely telephonically.
Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial +1 669 900 6833, and enter Zoom ID No. 934 0211 8910 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. The public is requested to dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: [email protected] or phone: (213) 978-1551.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed on our website at : www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 639-9444 or email: [email protected]
PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS – The public is requested dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN – Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joyce fletcher de la Mesa Directiva, al [email protected] o por correo electrónico avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or [email protected]
PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
AGENDA
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Item No. (1): Discussion of “Meet the Principals” Outreach Program
Item No. (2): Pierce College Brahma Pantry Support
Whereas Neighborhood Councils were established as advisory bodies who advocate for their communities with City Hall on important issues like development, homelessness, and emergency preparedness. Neighborhood Councils are part of the Los Angeles City government, and have annual budgets funded by taxpayer dollars; and,
Whereas a recent research article in Ed Source (https://edsource.org/2020/community-colleges-struggle-with-students-food-needs-as-pandemic-increases-demand/634155) reports in a survey of Community Colleges that out of 46 responses to an EdSource survey of the 115 community colleges, all 46 have campus food pantries, with 26 continuing to distribute food despite campus closures. Twenty-one say their food pantries have seen an increase of applications for food and/or an increase in the amount of food being requested; and,
Whereas Pierce Community College is the sole Community College in the geographical area of the Woodland Hills Neighborhood Council; and,
Whereas the WHWCNC Education Committee has explored and determined the need for donations to address elements of many student’s food insecurity issues at the College;
Be it resolved that the WHWCNC Education Committee requests the full WHWCN to do the following:
Item No. (3): LAUSD Hygiene Project
Item No. (4): West Valley Occupational Center HiSet Program
Item No. (5): Discussion of Possible Project with Girl Scouts and / or Boy Scouts
Item No. (6): Discussion of Possible Jobs Fair Project
Item No. (7): Discussion FY 2021 Budget / Timeline
Item No. (8): Discussion Committee Administrative Item – Possible New Committee Members
Item No. (9): Discussion Committee Administrative Item – Committee Organization
Item No. (10): New Business
Adjournment of meeting:
*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
MINUTES – EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 – 6:30 – 7:50 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Present: Bill Anderson, John Sandy Campbell, Dan Chernow, Paul Lawler, Douglas Marriott,
Ginny Sand, Gina Thornburg, PhD.
QUORUM of 7 at 6:36 p.m.
Motion to accept the minutes by: Paul Lawler; Second by: Gina Thornburg.
Vote – Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 2
John Sandy Campbell commented that the WHWCNC Board of Directors virtual Board meetings should employ appropriate online meeting technology so that the public can see the individual Board member faces and thus connect with them. She urged other members of the WHWCNC Board of Directors to voice their support of this.
Dan Chernow voiced his support, commenting that the public should be able to see WHWCNC Board Members during the meetings.
Douglas Marriott also voiced his support for the public being able to see WHWCNC Boar Member faces at the meetings.
Gina Thornburg stated that DONE directives regarding Neighborhood Council Board virtual meetings are advisory and not “rules.” Neighborhood Council Board Members’ faces should be seen by stakeholders as some members of the public have hearing issues. Stakeholders need to be able to match Board Member comments with Board Member faces. She said that she has raised the issue with DONE without response.
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS:
Item No. (1) Review of Committee FY 2020 Projects interrupted as a result of cessation of Neighborhood Council Meetings due the Coronavirus
Dan Chernow reported that meeting invitations to the Principals have been put on hold until we know how the schools will open in the fall. LAUSD will not make an announcement on this before the end of June. The Committee discussed whether to continue the program in FY 2021 as the current fiscal year, FY20, ends on 30 June. Support for continuation of the program was voiced by all Committee members.
Gina Thornburg reported that she had spoken with program administrator, D’Arcy Corwin, in April. The pantry is still providing students with food support but is experiencing difficulties as donations from local supermarkets have stopped. She suggested that the Committee should look to providing support via a food drive or an NPG in FY 2021 as the pantry is still feeding students and there may be a 2nd wave to the current pandemic. Doug Marriott voiced support for the program.
Doug Marriott reported that an NPG application for the project had been sent to Sisters on the Street before the pandemic shutdown occurred. Contact needs to be re-established. Gina Thornburg stated that follow up with Matthew Meyers of Taft was interrupted by the pandemic. She also expressed concern about keeping the program targeted at Woodland Hills high schools and middle schools as Sisters of the Street serviced the entire San Fernando Valley. Bill Anderson observed that this issue could be resolved by ensuring that the language in any NPG application be such that the use of the NPG would be for Woodland Hills schools only.
Bill Anderson reported that the NPG application form given to WVOCHS Principal Monica Balbuena was not processed due to cessation of both Committee and WHWCNC Board meetings in March. As result, no vote on the application could be done by either body in time to meet Los Angeles City funding deadlines. The Committee voiced support for picking up the program in the new fiscal year, having the WVOCHS Principal submit a new NPG.
Motion for the WHWCNC Education Committee to continue our work in the remainder of this fiscal year (2020) and in the next fiscal year (2021) on the projects included in Item No. (1), namely, “Meet the Principals” Outreach Program; Pierce College Brahma Pantry Support; LAUSD Hygiene Project; West Valley Occupational Center HiSet Program.
Motion: Dan Chernow, Second: Doug Marriott
PASS Yes: 7 No: 0 Abstain: Total: 7
Item No. (2) Discussion of Possible Plans for FY 2021
Discussion of Possible Projects for FY 2021
The Committee discussed various ways the Committee could sponsor and / or work with the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts. Sponsoring membership in local troops was discussed along with helping with uniforms; NPG donations; funds for community services activities.
A sub-committee Chaired by John Sandy Campbell and including Ginny Sand and Bill Anderson was created to research potential projects with both sets of scouts.
Action Item: The Scouts Sub-Committee will get discuss how to proceed and obtain
information from both the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts regarding possible projects.
Per a suggestion by John Sandy Campbell, the Committee discussed developing a possible annual event that would feature a panel discussion by people in various professions who graduated from high schools in Woodland Hills. The panelists would be in mid-career and provide local students with insights into these careers and how they developed their career path. The event could be live or for the time being an online event. Development of the event could include various scenarios including a possible awards ceremony for student community service. An entrepreneurship discussion could be part of a larger event or a separate offering.
The event could take place in May 2021 but would need planning to start now.
Action Item: The Committee will individually consider ideas for this event for a continued discussion at its next meeting.
The Committee discussed the yearly budget process. Bill Anderson suggested that the Committee first finalize what projects it will undertake in FY 2021. Once decided, costs could be researched.
Paul Lawler reported that the timeline for budgeting this year in unclear as the pandemic has caused the people in the City Clerks Office to work from home. There is little telephone communication. As a result, it is unclear how and when things will be handled, events in particular as the “old” event packet will have to be changed for the pandemic. More may be known by August, possibly a new event packet will be available.
Action Item: Paul Lawler to report any new information on the budget time line and event packet at the next committee meeting.
Action Item: The Committee members will study all project suggestions and discuss a go-forward scenario at the next meeting of the Committee.
Item No. (3) Discussion of Committee Administrative Items
Bill Anderson announced that former Committee member Aaron Williams had formally resigned from the Committee citing lack of time for the Committee. Bill Anderson expressed to Aaron the thanks of the Committee for his service.
Bill Anderson asked that the Committee come up with suggestions for additional people to serve on the Committee. A teacher is especially desired. Ginny Sand asked about limitations to the number of people that can serve on the Committee. Bill Anderson said that each committee can have no more than five WHWCNC Board of Directors members and is limited to a total committee roster of eleven – a limit of six stakeholders.
Action Item: The Committee will bring new member suggestions to its next meeting.
The Committee discussed how it could become mor efficient in working on its projects. Gina Thornburg suggested that at least two people be assigned to each project and that they “check in” with each other between meetings to keep the work going. John Sandy Campbell suggested that the Committee start using an online application, “Team Work.”
Action Item: The Committee will discuss work organization and using “Team Work” at its next meeting.
Adjournment of meeting:
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 7:40 p.m. by Dan Chernow; Second by: Douglas Marriott.
Vote – Yes: 7 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Total: 7
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Education Committee Meeting viaTeleconference, click on the date for the agenda Jun 2, 2020
AGENDA – WHWCNC EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2 June 2020, 6:30 P.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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AGENDA
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Item No. (1)
Review of Committee FY 2020 Projects interrupted as a result of cessation of Neighborhood Council meetings due to the coronavirus:
Item No. (2)
Discussion of Possible Committee Plans for FY 2021:
Item No. (3)
Discussion of Committee Administrative Items
Adjournment of meeting:
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This a public meeting of the Education Committee on Mar 3, 2020 ,
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 – 6:30 – 7:50 pm
Woodland Hills Library, 22200 Ventura Boulevard, 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 not appearing on the Agenda will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public Comment is limited to 15 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.
Committee Members: Bill Anderson (Chair); John Sandy Campbell; Dan Chernow, EdD; Paul Lawler; Doug Marriott, EdD; Ginny Sands; Gina Thornburg, PhD.
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS:
Items for discussion and possible vote:
2. Pierce College Brahma Pantry
3. LAUSD Hygiene Project
Adjournment of meeting:
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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 committee in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email [email protected]
Public Posting of Agendas – agendas are posted for public review as follows:
www.whcouncil.org – go to the website Calendar page and click on the date – Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. The Education Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month. Check the calendar page for any change of meeting date.
You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions
Reconsideration and Grievous 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