West Adams
Board regular meeting
April 21, 2025

Draft minutes — not yet approved

[6:50 pm] Meeting called to order. Quintus Jett presiding.
[6:59 pm] The roll was called.
Present (8): Jace Dawson, Dorsay Dujon, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Steven Meeks, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, and Juilio Valdez
Absent (2): Tora Miller and Brandy A. Robinson

[7:00 pm] 5754 West Adams - Concerned about the vacancy and spualding lot vacant. Crime occuring in the area and running Water from the parking lot into the street.
[7:02 pm] Richard Williams arrived at the meeting
[7:03 pm] Trinity Tran - Public Bank LA - Urge city to allocate funds for a feasibility study. Public comment this coming friday (4/25) and monday (4/28)
[7:11 pm] 3400 Block of chesapeake worried about parking with new 66 unit building that has no parking 

Report from Johnathan Mitchell 
New Jefferson & Hillcrest there is a new cross walk due to resident. 

LAPD has to catch graffiti artist in the act in order for them to be charged. 
[7:28 pm] Octavino Rios Report - 
CS File 25-000-s13
State Bill 707 
Congress of Neighborhoods - 9/27 
City Clerks Office Dates 
MAY 20 - FINAL DATE FOR EVENT REQUEST 
JUNE 5TH - LAST DATE TO SUBMIT CHECK REQUEST 
JUNE 20TH - FINAL DAY TO USE CREDIT CARD 
Presented  a 25 year Certificate to celebrate WANC 

[7:38 pm] On agenda item 5a1, Brian Piatek made a motion to "Motion to approve the Board & Stakeholder Meeting Minutes September 16, 2024"
[7:40 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the Board & Stakeholder Meeting Minutes September 16, 2024"
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:41 pm] On agenda item 5a2, Jace Dawson made a motion to "Motion to approve the Board & Stakeholder Meeting Minutes October 21, 2024"
[7:41 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the Board & Stakeholder Meeting Minutes October 21, 2024"
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:42 pm] On agenda item 5a3, Jace Dawson made a motion to "Motion to approve the Board & Stakeholder Meeting Minutes March 17, 2025"
[7:43 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the Board & Stakeholder Meeting Minutes March 17, 2025"
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:44 pm] On agenda item 5b1, Blake Lynch made a motion to "Motion to approve the March 2025 MER"
[7:46 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the March 2025 MER"
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:49 pm] On agenda item 5b2, Quintus Jett made a motion to "Motion to move $5,000 from Office Expenses in the WANC budget to NPG requests"
[7:50 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to move $5,000 from Office Expenses in the WANC budget to NPG requests"
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[7:51 pm] On agenda item 6b, Connye Thomas made a motion to "Motion to approve NPG request by Art Active, Inc. for painting education at the West Adams Senior Center NTE $5,000."
[7:55 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve NPG request by Art Active, Inc. for painting education at the West Adams Senior Center NTE $5,000."
Ayes (0): none
Noes (0): none

[8:05 pm] Conneye Thomas retracted motion to approve Art Active, Inc. for painting education at the West Adams Senior Center NTE $5,000
[8:07 pm] Connye Thomas made a motion to "Motion to approve NPG request by Art Active, Inc. for painting education at the West Adams Senior Center NTE $2,500"
[8:07 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve NPG request by Art Active, Inc. for painting education at the West Adams Senior Center NTE $2,500"
Ayes (6): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Connye Thomas, and Juilio Valdez
Noes (2): Brian Piatek and Richard Williams
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[8:13 pm] On agenda item 6C, Richard Williams made a motion to "Motion to fund a NPG request to FAMLI, Inc for 33rd annual Malcolm X celebration and festival (i.e.., Malcolm X corridor) NTE $2500."
[8:32 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to fund a NPG request to FAMLI, Inc for 33rd annual Malcolm X celebration and festival (i.e.., Malcolm X corridor) NTE $2500."
Ayes (7): Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (1): Jace Dawson
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[8:35 pm] On agenda item 6d, Brian Piatek made a motion to "Neighborhood Wellness Fair/ Fire Service Day (Saturday, May 10),
hosted by Empowerment Congress West NC and Fire Station 94 on MLK Blvd,
NTE $1,000"
[8:36 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Neighborhood Wellness Fair/ Fire Service Day (Saturday, May 10),
hosted by Empowerment Congress West NC and Fire Station 94 on MLK Blvd,
NTE $1,000"
Ayes (7): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (1): Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[8:37 pm] On agenda item 6e, Brian Piatek made a motion to "Motion to fund 2025 Congress of Neighborhoods (Saturday, September 27) NTE $1,000."
[8:38 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to fund 2025 Congress of Neighborhoods (Saturday, September 27) NTE $1,000."
Ayes (8): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams
Noes (0): none
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[8:40 pm] On agenda item 6I, Blake Lynch made a motion to "Motion to increase the budget of the Disaster Preparedness
for Stakeholders Event to be held on May 31 by $2000 so the total budget would be set NTE $5000."
[8:41 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to increase the budget of the Disaster Preparedness
for Stakeholders Event to be held on May 31 by $2000 so the total budget would be set NTE $5000."
Ayes (7): Jace Dawson, Angela	Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Brian Piatek, Connye Thomas, and Juilio Valdez
Noes (1): Richard Williams
Ineligible (2): Dorsay Dujon and Steven Meeks
The motion passed.

[8:43 pm] Meeting adjourned.

The neighborhood council counts abstentions as yes votes.