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West Adams Board Regular Meeting

January 27, 2025 6:30 pm

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Minutes

Draft minutes — not yet approved Edit Approval

[6:40 pm] Meeting called to order. Quintus Jett presiding. Edit

Edit Roll Call

[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 (5): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Brandy A. Robinson, VACANT , and VACANT

[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. Edit

[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 Edit

[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 Edit

[7:07 pm] Connye Thomas arrived at the meeting. Editar

[7:10 pm] Tora Miller arrived at the meeting. Editar

[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/ Edit

[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. Edit

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[7:23 pm]Brian Piatek made a motion related to agenda item 5c1.

The motion was: Motion to approve Nov 2024 MER

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[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.

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[7:26 pm]Richard Williams made a motion related to agenda item 5c2.

The motion was: Motion to approve MER Dec 2024

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[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.

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[7:31 pm]Blake Lynch made a motion.

The motion was: Motion to approve UmeWorks for domain renewal NTE $22

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[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.

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[7:34 pm]Quintus Jett made a motion related to agenda item 5b1.

The motion was: Motion to approve December 2024 minutes

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[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.

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[7:39 pm]Quintus Jett made a motion related to agenda item 5d1.

The motion was: 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. Editar

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[7:51 pm]Connye Thomas made a motion.

The motion was: Motion to approve CIS Language Against Council File: 15-0389-S2

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[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.

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[7:54 pm]Quintus Jett made a motion related to agenda item 5d2.

The motion was: 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. Edit

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[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.