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West Adams Board Regular Meeting

February 26, 2024 6:30 pm

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[6:46 pm] Meeting called to order. Quintus Jett presiding. Edit

Edit Roll Call

[6:46 pm] The roll was called.

  • Present (8): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Absent (7): Jace Dawson, John Ma, Tora Miller, Brandy A. Robinson, Connye Thomas, Jennifer Walker, and Phillip Wiley

[6:48 pm] Johnathan Mitchell CD10 Field Rep - DOT request about slow down signage on Jeff BLVD - Cape Seal is under way in the area but has been paused due to weather. Temps must be above 65 degrees - Board Member Piatek. Asked if gravel can be maintained until the next stage is available. * If your property has been damaged due to CAPE seal process - file a claim with city clerk office. - Board Member to send a list of vacant blighted properties to CD10 office - Graffiti in the area is on the rise due to gang wars. Edit

[6:48 pm] Connye Thomas arrived at the meeting. Edit

[6:54 pm] DONE Rios reports: - Hosting March 28th a Women’s Leadership Event @CityHall RSVP required on first come first serve basis - April 1 Bylaws Amendments due - More house keeping to be sent Edit

[6:56 pm] Executive Report: - Hybrid Meetings Approved - Community Impact Statement Filers are now on file - Cannabis Relations office made contact with board to share details of what’s happening in the area. - Empower LA has been sharing more information to help keep them abreast of information and trainings. Edit

[6:58 pm] Finance Committee Report: - Shared information on how to access LA City Clerks NC Funding Page - $16,600 account balance -$1297.04 - Uncategorized funds Approved Expenditures not yet posted - $250 Transfer to Council of ?neighborhoods - 341 Brian Piatek for Payment of Storage Unit in October - $1000 NC Support Software - $400 New Banner for Shower of Hope $1991 Total Allocated funds $1,200 in clean streets program 13,980.45 Estimated YTD Available Balance June is fiscal Year end Outreach Event Applications are due by April WANC can only care over $10,000 yearly WANC is in the process of completing FY 2023-2024 Inventory of Assets - Board Member Piatek has sent photos of all items in the WANC storage unit Edit

[7:04 pm] Tora Miller arrived at the meeting. Edit

[7:08 pm] Steven Meeks recused himself due to a conflict of interest with the Charcoal restaurant @ La Cienga and Jefferson. Edit

[7:13 pm] Josh of Charcoal presenting overview of project Requesting to have full line of alcohol on premises State has yet to approve the Type 47 License Culms already has master conditional uses licenses that WANC supported in 2021. Brain Likes the security plan and understanding of the training needed for restaurant operation. Coach feels the city will take care of concerns. BoardMember Lynch: does not approve due to lack of community investment plans. Conneye: Wants to know how many other restaurants will potentially have license. Answer is 20 vacant lots but they would all need the Edit

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[7:22 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion related to agenda item 6a.

The motion was: Board discussion and action regarding full-line alcohol sales at new restaurant, Charcoal to be located at 3321 La Cienega, 90016 (Cumulus), Representative from Craig Lawson & Co LLC-Land Use Consulting-Case #ZA-2023-8306-MPA (Previously introduced and discussed in February 2024 Land Use Committee with no recommendation vote taken)

[7:23 pm] Jennifer asked about Valet They are not sure yet How will be vented? They are in plan check with the city. The base building was built with restaurant in mind. Disposal Techniques - Loading dock behind the restaurant Why a full a bar ? support the atmosphere Dorsay - Community involvement should be a requirement in an approval or disproval vote. Tora - Are you currently involved in the community with other locations? Rep doesn’t have a definite answer Richard - Area is changing. The people that want to go there will be there. Julio- Accidents already present in the intersection concerned about drunk driving Tracy - Josiah Citeron Spoke has a number of restaurants Chefs in Hunger // Nice restaurant resume Edit

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[7:23 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Board discussion and action regarding full-line alcohol sales at new restaurant, Charcoal to be located at 3321 La Cienega, 90016 (Cumulus), Representative from Craig Lawson & Co LLC-Land Use Consulting-Case #ZA-2023-8306-MPA (Previously introduced and discussed in February 2024 Land Use Committee with no recommendation vote taken)
  • Ayes (0): none
  • Noes (0): none
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[7:32 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Board discussion and action regarding full-line alcohol sales at new restaurant, Charcoal to be located at 3321 La Cienega, 90016 (Cumulus), Representative from Craig Lawson & Co LLC-Land Use Consulting-Case #ZA-2023-8306-MPA (Previously introduced and discussed in February 2024 Land Use Committee with no recommendation vote taken)
  • Ayes (5): Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (4): Angela Gilbert, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, and Connye Thomas
  • Recused (1): Steven Meeks

The motion passed.

[7:34 pm] Public safety Committee - Last month police chief and Karen bass held a meeting on how to stop accidents due to speeding Education - April 4th Committee Meeting Edit

[7:40 pm] Jace Dawson arrived at the meeting. Edit

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[7:41 pm]Dorsay Dujon made a motion.

The motion was: Motion to accept the Tongva Land use agreement language below: We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered here today is the home and traditional land belonging to the Tongva Nation. Today, we come with respect and gratitude for the Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.

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[7:42 pm]Jennifer Walker made a motion.

The motion was: We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered here today is the home and traditional land belonging to the Tongva Nation. Today, we come with respect and gratitude for the Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.

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[7:47 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion.

The motion was: Send Tongva agreement back to outreach for word smiting

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[7:47 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Send Tongva agreement back to outreach for word smiting
  • Ayes (0): none
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[7:49 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion.

The motion was: Motion to Approve to approve the December 2023 MER

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[7:50 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Motion to Approve to approve the December 2023 MER
  • Ayes (11): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[7:51 pm]Jace Dawson made a motion related to agenda item 5c.

The motion was: approve the January 2024 MER.

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[7:51 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

approve the January 2024 MER.
  • Ayes (11): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[7:53 pm]Jace Dawson made a motion related to agenda item 5e.

The motion was: Finance committee’s recommendation to not approve the NPG request from Eayikes (FY 2023-2024)

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[7:56 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Motion to not approve the NPG request from Eayikes (FY 2023-2024)
  • Ayes (11): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[8:01 pm]Richard Williams made a motion related to agenda item 5d .

The motion was: Finance committee’s recommendation to approve NPG request from Architecture for Communities Los Angeles (AIA) not to exceed $5,000.

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[8:04 pm]Richard Williams made a motion.

The motion was: Finance committee’s recommendation to approve NPG request from Architecture for Communities Los Angeles (AIA) not to exceed $500.

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[8:09 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve NPG request from Architecture for Communities Los Angeles (AIA) for $500.
  • Ayes (4): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Brian Piatek, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (7): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Connye Thomas, and Juilio Valdez

The motion failed.

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[8:11 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion.

The motion was: WANC Digital Strategy AdHoc Committee that would expire by June 30, focused on issues such as WANC’s digital catalogs, automation use, systems to better communicate with stakeholders, and board member onboarding to NC Management system.

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[8:16 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

WANC Digital Strategy AdHoc Committee that would expire by June 30, focused on issues such as WANC’s digital catalogs, automation use, systems to better communicate with stakeholders, and board member onboarding to NC Management system.
  • Ayes (10): Jace Dawson, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[8:17 pm]Quintus Jett made a motion.

The motion was: Refer Vineyard Rec’s March 23 from 11-2 Request to Outreach

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[8:20 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion.

The motion was: UmeWorks invoice 4463 (December 2023) and invoice 4511, requesting payments totaling $666.25

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[8:22 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

UmeWorks invoice 4463 (December 2023) and invoice 4511, requesting payments totaling $666.25
  • Ayes (10): Jace Dawson, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[8:23 pm]Richard Williams made a motion.

The motion was: Motion to Approve Angela Gilbert as second card holder

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[8:26 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Motion to Approve Angela Gilbert as second card holder
  • Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (1): Tora Miller

The motion passed.

[8:30 pm] Meeting adjourned.