West Adams
Board regular meeting
March 17, 2025

Draft minutes — not yet approved

[6:49 pm] Meeting called to order. Quintus Jett presiding.
[6:49 pm] The roll was called.
Present (11): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Absent (1): Brandy A. Robinson

[6:50 pm] Public Comment: 
Christopher Art Active Non Profit. Submitted an art program NPG Application. 
K. Nascimento - LAUSD Want to hear from the community Hi, I’m here on behalf of LAUSD Boardmember Sherlett Hendy Newbill’s office.  My name is Kirk Nascimento.  My contact is ksn9141@lausd.net.  My telephone is (323) 298-3411.  Boardmember Newbill’s email is:  Sherbet.newbill@lausd.net.  
Jessica Legaspi - West Adams Biz Improvement District - Anything they can do to support. Next Meeting is @ delicious pizza
[6:56 pm] Jessica Legaspi- Manager for the West Adams Business Improvement District. Feel free to reach me at jessica@lani.org

Government officials 
Octaviano Rios -  Robert Rules Training is still available.
Canva Pro Account available for free
[7:04 pm] Motion to approve Feb 2025 Board & Stakeholder Meeting Minutes
[7:08 pm] Board Member Dujon challenges her ineligibility to vote. 
Board Member Dawson also states he has done all trainings 
BoardMemeber Thomas states she is missing her ethics training
[7:11 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to Approve Feb 24 2025 Board & Stakeholder Meeting Minutes."
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (4): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[7:15 pm] Brian Piatek made a motion to "Motion to approve the September 2024 MER"
[7:16 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the September 2024 MER"
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (4): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[7:17 pm] On agenda item 5b2, Blake Lynch made a motion to "Motion to approve the February 2025 MER"
[7:18 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the February 2025 MER"
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (4): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[7:19 pm] On agenda item 5b3, Tora Miller made a motion to "Motion to pay UmeWorks $64 for their February invoice Not To Exceed $75"
[7:20 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to pay UmeWorks $64 for their February invoice Not To Exceed $75"
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (4): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[7:24 pm] On agenda item 5b4, Richard Williams made a motion to "Motion to fund West Adams NC ZOOM license NTE $200"
[7:25 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to fund West Adams NC ZOOM license NTE $200"
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (4): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[7:26 pm] On agenda item 5b6, Brian Piatek made a motion to "Motion to move $10,000 from Office Expenses in the WANC budget to NPG requests"
[7:31 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to move $10,000 from Office Expenses in the WANC budget to NPG requests."
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (4): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[7:40 pm] On agenda item 6c, Brian Piatek made a motion to "Motion to approve WANC to host an Emergency & Disaster Management event."
[7:41 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve WANC to host an Emergency & Disaster Management event."
Ayes (6): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, and Juilio Valdez
Noes (1): Richard Williams
Ineligible (4): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[7:51 pm] On agenda item 6a, Quintus Jett made a motion to "Motion to approve WANC Stakeholders co-chairs and Stakeholder members of subcommittees to have option of westadamsnc.org email addresses."
[7:52 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve WANC Stakeholders co-chairs and Stakeholder members of subcommittees to have option of westadamsnc.org email addresses."
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (4): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[8:10 pm] Jace Dawson left the meeting
[8:16 pm] On agenda item 6c, Blake Lynch made a motion to "Motion to approve NPG request from Parents, Educators/Teachers & Students in Action (PESA) NTE $5000."
[8:28 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve NPG request from Parents, Educators/Teachers & Students in Action (PESA) NTE $5000.

Dorsey is having their next Teen Court session March 26th at 4:00pm in their courtroom."
Ayes (4): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, and Juilio Valdez
Noes (3): Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, and Richard Williams
Ineligible (3): Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[8:38 pm] Quintus Jett made a motion to "Motion to approve a CIS from the Land Use Committee regarding joining with ECWA NC to require the City to enforce the laws and ordinances regarding lawful and unlawful Cannabis Dispensaries in South LA, including the WANC area."
[8:39 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve a CIS from the Land Use Committee regarding joining with ECWA NC to require the City to enforce the laws and ordinances regarding lawful and unlawful Cannabis Dispensaries in South LA, including the WANC area."
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Brian Piatek, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (3): Dorsay Dujon, Steven Meeks, and Connye Thomas
The motion passed.

[8:40 pm] Meeting adjourned.

The neighborhood council counts abstentions as yes votes.