West Adams Board regular meeting July 21, 2025 Approved on August 18, 2025 [6:45 pm] Meeting called to order. Quintus Jett presiding. [6:45 pm] The roll was called. Present (11): Jace Dawson, Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Jhoiey Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Alexandria Sulaimankhil , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Absent (1): Tora Miller [6:45 pm] Board Members also present Emily Reyes Ernesto Ramirez Jhoiey Ramirez [6:47 pm] Request to look into why Street sweeping changed in Vineyard rec area. Q.Jett to follow up Serve Robotics - Personal Delivery Devices are about to enter West Adams Area [6:49 pm] Alexandria Sulaimankhil arrived at the meeting [6:53 pm] Field Rep for State Assembly of Issac Bryan: - Expanded film and tax credit - 16 Bills in Senate awaiting vote - Event for Students July 23 - 26 Office will be participating in African American Leaders for Tomorrow event at CSU Dominguez Hills - The Office of Assemblymember Isaac Bryan will be hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. This event is being hosted at and in partnership with West LA College. - AG has a web page to report any disturbances to your social security [7:00 pm] CD 10 Johnathan Mitchell- - A lot of tree trimming in the area - Working with DOT for traffic and safety precautions in the area - Please report any bulky items via 311 there is still a rapid response team within CD10 helping to tackle. - Movies in the park July 25th: Westside Neighborhood Park - Despicable Me 4 [7:15 pm] Fire Station 94 Battalion Chief Lance McCloskey - In the last quarter 1881 calls - 5 structure fires - 33 rubbish fires 213-485-6288 Safety Message: Make sure you are watching children ages age 1-4 this is the worst month for child age drowning. Also be mindful of Lithium Ion Battery Scooters [7:24 pm] On agenda item 5B, Jace Dawson made a motion to "Motion to approve the minutes of June 16, 2025 Board & Stakeholders Meeting" [7:25 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the minutes of June 16, 2025 Board & Stakeholders Meeting" Ayes (8): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Noes (0): none Ineligible (3): Jace Dawson, Jhoiey Ramirez , and Alexandria Sulaimankhil The motion passed. [7:27 pm] On agenda item 5a, Jace Dawson made a motion to "Motion to Approve the WANC FY25-26 Admin Packet" [7:27 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to Approve the WANC FY25-26 Admin Packet" Ayes (8): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Noes (0): none Ineligible (3): Jace Dawson, Jhoiey Ramirez , and Alexandria Sulaimankhil The motion passed. [7:34 pm] On agenda item 5c, Jace Dawson made a motion to "Motion to approve to approve June 2025 MER" [7:37 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve to approve June 2025 MER" Ayes (8): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Noes (0): none Ineligible (3): Jace Dawson, Jhoiey Ramirez , and Alexandria Sulaimankhil The motion passed. [7:41 pm] On agenda item 6B, Jace Dawson made a motion to "Motion to approve WANC participation in outreach activity for Council District 10’s Movies In The Park (‘Despicable Me 4’) at Westside Neighborhood Park, 3085 Clyde Avenue, Friday, July 25, doors open at 6pm. NTE $300" [7:43 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve WANC participation in outreach activity for Council District 10’s Movies In The Park (‘Despicable Me 4’) at Westside Neighborhood Park, 3085 Clyde Avenue, Friday, July 25, doors open at 6pm. NTE $300" Ayes (8): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Noes (0): none Ineligible (3): Jace Dawson, Jhoiey Ramirez , and Alexandria Sulaimankhil The motion passed. [7:54 pm] On agenda item 6a, Quintus Jett made a motion to "Motion to vote for the West Adams NC Treasurer 2025 - 2027" [7:57 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to Approve Angela Gilbert as the West Adams NC Treasurer 2025 - 2027" Ayes (8): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Noes (0): none Ineligible (3): Jace Dawson, Jhoiey Ramirez , and Alexandria Sulaimankhil The motion passed. [8:02 pm] On agenda item 6a, Jace Dawson made a motion to "Motion to Approve Quintus Jett as the West Adams NC President for 2025 - 2027." [8:03 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to Approve Quintus Jett as the West Adams NC President for 2025 - 2027." Ayes (8): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Noes (0): none Ineligible (3): Jace Dawson, Jhoiey Ramirez , and Alexandria Sulaimankhil The motion passed. [8:11 pm] On agenda item 6a , Blake Lynch made a motion to "Motion to approve the Emily Reyes as WANC Secretary for 2025 - 2027." [8:12 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Motion to approve the Emily Reyes as WANC Secretary for 2025 - 2027." Ayes (8): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Noes (0): none Ineligible (3): Jace Dawson, Jhoiey Ramirez , and Alexandria Sulaimankhil The motion passed. [8:19 pm] On agenda item 6a, Blake Lynch made a motion to "Vote to approve Blake Lynch as Vice President of the WANC for 2025-2027" [8:20 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to: "Vote to approve Blake Lynch as Vice President of the WANC for 2025-2027" Ayes (8): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Blake Lynch, Ernesto Ramirez , Emily Reyes , Connye Thomas, Juilio Valdez, and Richard Williams Noes (0): none Ineligible (3): Jace Dawson, Jhoiey Ramirez , and Alexandria Sulaimankhil The motion passed. [8:23 pm] Vote for Parliamentarian, Alternate Signer, Community Impact Statement signers will take place next place. Vote to fill WANC Board vacancies: Education Representative, expiring 2027; Business Representative., expiring 2027; At-Large Representative, expiring 2029. [8:25 pm] Meeting adjourned. The neighborhood council counts abstentions as yes votes.