West Adams
Board regular meeting
January 27, 2025

Draft minutes — not yet approved

[6:40 pm] Meeting called to order. Quintus Jett presiding.
[6:41 pm] The roll was called.
Present (9): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Absent (3): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, and Brandy A. Robinson

[6:42 pm] Report from CD 10 Johnathan Mitchell
Ask to forward him any outstanding 311 request as related to lighting.

Please report Christmas Tree Dumping  via 311 - LA San will pick them up.
[6:46 pm] Introduction of LAFD Michael Suarkeo Captain I/Resiliency Officer - Community Liaison 

Engine 94 were amongst the first wave of response to the Palisades Fires 
[7:00 pm] Rio from CicLAvia rio@ciclavia.org
Feb 23 9a -3p
3 Hubs 
- West Adams
 - Jefferson 
- University Park 

Route is on Jefferson from Vermont to LaBrea. Cars will only be able to cross on Crenshaw, Western, Normandie, and Arlington
[7:07 pm] Connye Thomas arrived at the meeting
[7:10 pm] Tora Miller arrived at the meeting
[7:11 pm] Gibson Nyambura - Empower LA will be transitioning to new website address. As updates occur some bugs may occur they are working to fine tune.

https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/
[7:14 pm] Public Comment 
Connye Thomas - Announced she is Running as a Delegate for Democratic Party

Y.Summers - Lives off of Jefferson - Had no idea that CicLaVie is happening. A lot of 3 story buildings being built on her block.


[7:23 pm] On agenda item 5c1, Brian Piatek made a motion to "Motion to approve Nov 2024 MER"
[7:24 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve MER"
Ayes (8): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (1): Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:26 pm] On agenda item 5c2, Richard Williams made a motion to "Motion to approve MER  Dec 2024"
[7:27 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve MER  Dec 2024"
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (1): Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:31 pm] Blake Lynch made a motion to "Motion to approve UmeWorks for domain renewal NTE $22"
[7:32 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve UmeWorks for domain renewal NTE $22"
Ayes (8): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (1): Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:34 pm] On agenda item 5b1, Quintus Jett made a motion to "Motion to approve December 2024 minutes"
[7:34 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve Dec 2024 minutes"
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (1): Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:39 pm] On agenda item 5d1, Quintus Jett made a motion to "Motion to discuss Proposed Opposition to Community Councils receiving same status as
Neighborhood Councils. Council File 15-0389-S2 & Council File 15-0389-S1"
[7:48 pm] Jace Dawson arrived at the meeting
[7:51 pm] Connye Thomas made a motion to "Motion to approve CIS Language Against Council File: 15-0389-S2"
[7:52 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve CIS Language Against 
Council File: 15-0389-S2
Title: Community Councils / Same Privileges As Neighborhood Councils / Legal and Charter Considerations
/ Brown Act Compliance / Los Angeles Administrative Code Amendment"
Ayes (9): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (1): Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:54 pm] On agenda item 5d2, Quintus Jett made a motion to "Motion to discuss CIS Regarding Council File: 24-0995: Ratepayer Advocate/ Supplementary Review/ Proposed Sewer Service Charge Rate Adjustments/ Wastewater System Challenges"
[7:57 pm] Tora Miller left the meeting
[7:58 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to discuss CIS Regarding Council File: 24-0995: Ratepayer Advocate/ Supplementary Review/ Proposed Sewer Service Charge Rate Adjustments/ Wastewater System Challenges"
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (1): Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[8:04 pm] Meeting adjourned.

The neighborhood council counts abstentions as yes votes.