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West Adams Board Regular Meeting

May 20, 2024 6:30 pm

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[6:35 pm] Meeting called to order. Quintus Jett presiding. Edit

Edit Roll Call

[6:35 pm] The roll was called.

  • Present (11): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, Juilio Valdez, Jennifer Walker, and Richard Williams
  • Absent (3): Jace Dawson, Connye Thomas, and Phillip Wiley

[6:41 pm] Richard Williams Gave a brief comentary about Mrs Jetts Involvement. Moment of Silence for Ms Jett. Edit

[6:42 pm] SPACE FLIGHT JEFERSON AND JEFFERSON ASKS FOR CIS TO SUPPORT DANIELLE From NEIGHBORHOORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES LEGACY SUMMIT - JUNE 15TH They will PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT WILL AND ESTATE PLANNING ALSO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COMPTON LOCATION. PAY 90% OF Edit

[6:46 pm] StateAssemblyMan Herman Jones 55th Assembly District Mental Health Month - Saturday South LA Cafe South LA Mental Health Block Party The district office helps with all state-related needs and can help refer you to the correct department 23 Bills on the floor currently wanted to flag these 2 specifically. AB1986 Prison Book ban AB1810 Menstrual Equity Bill Asks we share land-use issues with him. Edit

[6:50 pm] Johnathan Mitchell- CD10 Field Deputy Report Rapid Response team increased from 3 to 8 A lot of weed abatement and tree cleanup is happening in the area. Please report it RV Issues: Motioned Passed in October to get oversized vehicle signs up in the district Working to continue community outreach and clean ups to address encampments of the unhoused. Edit

[6:54 pm] Board Member Comment - Tora Miller There is an unhoused man on Rimpau near Colin’s FishMarket in a wheelchair that needs assistance. Johnathan says they have engaged in the past but he has turned down help in the past. Angela Davis - Adams the trees have been trimmed back so far back that they are very sparse. Johnathan- Professional Tree Surgeons have gone out and things were done to code. Edit

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[6:58 pm]Tora Miller made a motion related to agenda item 5B.

The motion was: file a (Community Impact Statement (CIS) or board resolution) to authorize the use of teleconferencing for Neighborhood Council meetings, including board meetings and committee meetings, in accordance with the rules established by Senate Bill 411 and the subsequent motion passed by the City Council on November 1, 2023. The special teleconferencing rules available to Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils are necessary to empower increased accessibility and participation of community stakeholders in WANC discussions, decisions, operations, and activities. [A previous motion was passed in November 2023 with 9 yes and 0 no votes, short of the 10 votes required to achieve 2/3 of the total board seats of 15).

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[6:59 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

file a (Community Impact Statement (CIS) or board resolution) to authorize the use of teleconferencing for Neighborhood Council meetings, including board meetings and committee meetings, in accordance with the rules established by Senate Bill 411 and the subsequent motion passed by the City Council on November 1, 2023. The special teleconferencing rules available to Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils are necessary to empower increased accessibility and participation of community stakeholders in WANC discussions, decisions, operations, and activities. [A previous motion was passed in November 2023 with 9 yes and 0 no votes, short of the 10 votes required to achieve 2/3 of the total board seats of 15).
  • Ayes (10): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

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[7:02 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion related to agenda item 6G.

The motion was: AV equipment NTE $3400 to facilitate remote meetings consistent with the guidelines published by EmpowerLA, BONC and the LA City Council

[7:05 pm] Steven Meeks left the meeting. Edit

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[7:07 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

AV equipment NTE $3400 to facilitate remote meetings consistent with the guidelines published by EmpowerLA, BONC and the LA City Council
  • Ayes (10): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

[7:09 pm] Octavino Rios - Thanks Ms Jett for her service to the NC system on behalf of DONE. Women's Leadership Recognition Dinner - Presented certificates to: - Dorsay Dujon - Conneye Thomas (Absent) - Angela Gilbert Board Members should ensure that they have completed updated Stakeholders are required for training but board is required to administer Code of Conduct Training & signed. Homeless Liason Meeting May 29 in person only Edit

[7:18 pm] Quintus Jett - Presented updates on 1. Vineyard Residents (October 2023) 2. Update: CD10 Traffic Safety (March 2024) WANC requested CD10 provide insight into their plan to address the issue by June 15th. 3. Updated 20024 Letter of Support for the City of Los Angeles Ballona Creek Multi-Use Path Extension and Connections Project http://finishthecreek.com/ Edit

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[7:27 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion related to agenda item 5d3.

The motion was: Motion to approve Updated 20024 Letter of Support for the City of Los Angeles Ballona Creek Multi-Use Path Extension and Connections Project http://finishthecreek.com/

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[7:29 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Motion to approve Updated 20024 Letter of Support for the City of Los Angeles Ballona Creek Multi-Use Path Extension and Connections Project http://finishthecreek.com/
  • Ayes (9): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

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[7:30 pm]Richard Williams made a motion related to agenda item 6c.

The motion was: Approve to fund a table for the West Adams NC including light refreshments NTE (Not to Exceed) $250 for the Baldwin Hills Elementary School’s 80th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 1.

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[7:31 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve funding a table for the West Adams NC including light refreshments NTE (Not to Exceed) $250 for the Baldwin Hills Elementary School’s 80th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 1.
  • Ayes (9): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

[7:36 pm] Brian Piatek Presented Treasures Report & April 2024 MER We will have $9937 after tonight's expenditures Edit

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[7:37 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion related to agenda item 6b .

The motion was: April MER approve

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[7:38 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Motion to Approve April MER approve
  • Ayes (8): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, and Juilio Valdez
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

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[7:50 pm]Tora Miller made a motion related to agenda item 6E.

The motion was: Approve the spending of an additional $1000 for the 2024 Congress of Neighborhoods event on Saturday, September 28 at City Hall (theme: Neighborhood Power, Citywide Impact: The Next 25 Years Start Now); $250 approved for Fall 2023, each of the 99 Neighborhood Councils requested to contribute at least $1,000 (most common NC contribution), while aiming to exceed approximate 20% NC participation rate from last year. https://www.neighborhoodcongress.la

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

Approve the spending of an additional $1000 for the 2024 Congress of Neighborhoods event on Saturday, September 28 at City Hall (theme: Neighborhood Power, Citywide Impact: The Next 25 Years Start Now); $250 approved for Fall 2023, each of the 99 Neighborhood Councils requested to contribute at least $1,000 (most common NC contribution), while aiming to exceed approximate 20% NC participation rate from last year. https://www.neighborhoodcongress.la
  • Ayes (8): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, and Juilio Valdez
  • Noes (1): Richard Williams
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

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[7:56 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion related to agenda item 6H .

The motion was: Approve to plan a stakeholder outreach event NTE $3000 to promote West Adams NC in August 2024.

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[7:58 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve to plan a stakeholder outreach event NTE $3000 to promote West Adams NC in August 2024.
  • Ayes (9): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

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[8:00 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion related to agenda item 5D.

The motion was: Motion to approve WANC business cards for each Board members NTE $600 total.

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[8:03 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Motion to approve WANC business cards for each Board members NTE $600 total.
  • Ayes (9): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

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[8:08 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Motion to approve WANC business cards for each Board members NTE $600 total.
  • Ayes (0): none
  • Noes (0): none
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[8:11 pm]Angela Gilbert made a motion related to agenda item 6F.

The motion was: Approve WANC advertising NTE $2000 through the City of Los Angeles’ Bus Bench and Bus Shelter Ads for NCs program.

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[8:15 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve WANC advertising NTE $2000 through the City of Los Angeles’ Bus Bench and Bus Shelter Ads for NCs program.
  • Ayes (8): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, and Juilio Valdez
  • Noes (1): Richard Williams
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.

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[8:16 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion related to agenda item 5C4.

The motion was: Appointment of Tora Miller as the homelessness liaison Blake Lynch as the Grievance review motion

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[8:20 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Appointment of Tora Miller as the homelessness liaison Blake Lynch as the Grievance review motion
  • Ayes (9): Dorsay Dujon, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Brandy A. Robinson, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Jennifer Walker

The motion passed.