West Adams
Board regular meeting
November 20, 2023

Draft minutes — not yet approved

[6:44 pm] The roll was called.
Present (10): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Marcia Jones, Blake Lynch, John Ma, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, and Richard Williams
Absent (3): Tora Miller, Connye Thomas, and Phillip Wiley

[6:46 pm] Johnathan Mitchell Rep

There are a number Events CD10 is sponsoring over the next few months. 
Rancho Park Turkey Giveaway 
Bike Giveaway 
SnowDays 


Danielle from the  Neighborhood ___ Announcement of services 

Grace Yu - City Council Candidate introducing herself to neighborhood council and members. 

StakeHolder Sheryl Francis - Jefferson & National Traffic Safety Concern Northbound traffic turning lane 
[6:50 pm] New Candidate Introduction
Education Rep
Jennifer Walker 

[6:55 pm] On agenda item 5B, John Ma made a motion to "Move to Nominate Jennifer Walker to the WANC Board as the Educational Rep term ending 2027"
[6:57 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Move to Nominate Jennifer Walker to the WANC Board as the Educational Rep term ending 2027"
Ayes (9): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, John Ma, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Recused (1): Marcia Jones
The motion passed.

[6:59 pm] New Candidate Introduction for At Large 2025 
Angela Gilbert 


New Candidate Introduction for At Large 2027 
Julio Valdez  
[7:07 pm] On agenda item 5b, John Ma made a motion to "Move that we appoint Angela Gilbert to at large  2025 seat"
[7:09 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Move that we appoint Angela Gilbert to at large  2025 seat"
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, John Ma, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Abstentions (1): Steven Meeks
Recused (1): Marcia Jones
The motion passed.

[7:10 pm] On agenda item 5b , John Ma made a motion to "Appoint Julio Valdez to 2027 Rep"
[7:11 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Appoint Julio Valdez to 2027 Rep"
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, John Ma, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Abstentions (1): Steven Meeks
Recused (1): Marcia Jones
The motion passed.

[7:13 pm] John Ma made a motion to "Motion to approve the standing rules"
[7:20 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the standing rules"
Ayes (9): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, John Ma, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Recused (1): Marcia Jones
The motion passed.

[7:21 pm] Quintus Jett made a motion to "Send a letter to CD10 & LADOT 
showing support to have this West Adams neighborhood area requesting speed camera installation in for the priority"
[7:45 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Send a letter to CD10 & LADOT 
showing support to have this West Adams neighborhood area requesting speed camera installation in for the priority"
Ayes (5): Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, John Ma, and Brian Piatek
Noes (4): Jace Dawson, Steven Meeks, Brandy A. Robinson, and Richard Williams
Recused (1): Marcia Jones
The motion passed.



The neighborhood council counts abstentions as yes votes