West Adams Board Regular Meeting
August 19, 2024 6:30 pm
Minutes
Draft minutes — not yet approved Edit Approval
[6:39 pm] Meeting called to order. Quintus Jett presiding. Edit
[6:39 pm] The roll was called.
- Present (9): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Absent (5): Angela Gilbert, Brandy A. Robinson, Connye Thomas, Jennifer Walker, and Phillip Wiley
[6:44 pm] Public Comment Jessica Lunca Brightstar Network of Schools Labrea & Mansfield School - 250 Students in the area Stella Elementary Community Resource Baldwin Hills Conservatory - David McNiel State Agency investing funds into the community Arion Sanchez - Halloween event coming up October 31 4-8pm Volunteers and Table Host wanted Jennifer Smith, Chesapeake and Hillcrest Block Captain, inviting everyone to a block party on obama and colliseum 9/14. Hosting mayor august 31 at her home Edit
[6:50 pm] District Director for Senator Want to connect more with the neighborhood Wanted to share about constituent services, Open to assisting with issues that impact the community on a state level. Policy Analyst in their office to address policy changes. Community Events Coffee with Senator 8/24 at Bethune Library 10a - 11:30a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on 10/12 at South Park Rec 2p - 6p Edit
[6:57 pm] Johnathan Mitchell of CD10 Council Office - 10/19 Table Taste of Soul is available - 8/23 Movies in the park at shatto Park from 6- 9 - 8/31 west side neighborhood park from 6- 9 - He has a meeting coming with Cultural Affairs re Murals in the neighborhood. Would like to have WANC suggest locations - Lights are out due to vandalism, working through a priority list of locations. Would like to have WANC suggest locations - Building and Safety Website accepts complaints regarding over grown shurbs Coyotes - States is trying to determine what to do. The city is not allowed to relocate them. The city is passing out Coyote kits. Edit
[7:09 pm] Clay Williams UME Works Webmaster for WANC Services Design Web & Graphics Current Monthly Maintence - Web & Plug in are up to date Staging Pro - Site to stage maintence changes Event Calendar - Domain Registrar Hosting Services Previously was providing a few times a month Creating post and board meeting notifications Always available by email or phone Can provide training Currently rate at $75/hr Clay can look into the load times. referenced the theme of the site is causing the load lag time. Edit
[7:18 pm]Quintus Jett made a motion related to agenda item 5G.
The motion was:
Motion to approve UmeWorks invoices from May 2024 - July 2024 not to exceed $250
[7:21 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve UmeWorks invoices from May 2024 - July 2024 not to exceed $250
- Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Noes (1): Blake Lynch
The motion passed.
[7:29 pm] Tora Miller left the meeting. Edit
[7:30 pm]Dorsay Dujon made a motion related to agenda item 5I .
The motion was:
Motion to approve UmeWorks or another vendor for funding NTE $3000 for website services during FY 2024-2025.
[7:32 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve UmeWorks or another vendor for funding NTE $3000 for website services during FY 2024-2025.
- Ayes (5): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Brian Piatek, and Juilio Valdez
- Noes (3): Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, and Richard Williams
The motion passed.
[7:33 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion related to agenda item 5J .
The motion was:
Motion to approve Constant Contact as a vendor for mass email marketing purposes with funding in FY2024-2025 NTE $90 per month
[7:35 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve Constant Contact as a vendor for mass email marketing purposes with funding in FY2024-2025 NTE $90 per month
- Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:36 pm]Richard Williams made a motion related to agenda item 5b .
The motion was:
Motion to approve July 2024 MER
[7:38 pm] Richard would like us to explore the pricing of alternative storage units. Richard Currently have a 5x10 maybe Edit
[7:40 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve July 2024 MER
- Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:48 pm] S.Meeks would like us to ask the city clerk: "Do we have to take an official event to participate in an event outside?" Explore Flyer and walking man 2x a year Edit
[7:52 pm] Tracy - Taste of Soul was nice to engage for the board. Edit
[7:59 pm] Special Hybrid Board Meeting for Land Use and Public Safety: Monday 8/26 Edit
[8:02 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion related to agenda item 5c.
The motion was:
Motion to reimburse Quintus Jett for $141.41 for water and other supplies in support of a school event (Baldwin Hills Elementary School’s 80thAnniversary celebration last June 1, 2024) in June 2024
[8:04 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to reimburse Quintus Jett for $141.41 for water and other supplies in support of a school event (Baldwin Hills Elementary School’s 80thAnniversary celebration last June 1, 2024) in June 2024
- Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:06 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion related to agenda item 5e.
The motion was:
Motion to approve a maximum spend for monthly Board& Stakeholder Meeting refreshments NTE $250.
[8:07 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve a maximum spend for monthly Board& Stakeholder Meeting refreshments NTE $250.
- Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:10 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion related to agenda item 5F.
The motion was:
Motion to approve the order of new business cards for the board with members' new email addresses on them NTE $600
[8:13 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve the order of new business cards for the board with members' new email addresses on them NTE $600
- Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:15 pm]Dorsay Dujon made a motion related to agenda item 6a.
The motion was:
motion toacceptarolloveroffundsfromthepreviousFiscalYear of $8112.76.
[8:15 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
motion to accept a rollover of funds from the previous fiscal year of $8112.76.
- Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:18 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion related to agenda item 6b.
The motion was:
motion to approve a Budget reallocation of $3000 from Outreach to Office Expenses for website services per the recommendation of the City Clerk’s Office.
[8:19 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
motion to approve a Budget reallocation of $3000 from Outreach to Office Expenses for website services per the recommendation of the City Clerk’s Office.
- Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:22 pm] Explore Yard signs for upcoming elections Outreach - Provide Voter Cards at WANC meetings and events Quintus - Would like each board member to bring things to life about things they would like to see in community. Edit
[8:26 pm] Meeting adjourned.