West Adams Board Regular Meeting
December 15, 2025 6:30 pm
Vineyard Recreation Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order: Welcome and Roll Call of Board Members
2. General Public Comment
Public comments on non-agenda items (2 min max per person, with no discussion – clarification questions only)
3. Reports from Government Officials & Representatives
(4 min max per representative, followed by accelerated Q&A for follow up with that representative)
4. WANC Activity Reports
WANC Activity Reports, including but limited to subcommittees and individual board member activities a. Board member activities (as individuals) and standing Incomplete trainings and renewals listed in attachments – Appendix, page 7. See https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/wanc/ b. WANC Board vacancies: Education Representative, expiring 2027; Business Representative., expiring 2027. At-Large Representative, expiring 2029. c. Subcommittees: Executive, Finance, Land Use, Outreach, Public Safety, Rules, Youth & Education. For questions about, report from, or to become a stakeholder member or participant on any committee: email contact@westadamsnc.org. d. WANC-area Community Events • Menorah in the Park, sponsored by Chabad West Adams. Sunday, December 21 @6pm.Vineyard Recreation Center.
5. Old Business
a. Approve the minutes of Board & Stakeholder Meeting on November 17, 2025 https://ncmanager.org/nc/wanc/board/meetings/2025-11-17/minutes?locale=en b. Treasurer Report 1. Discussion and possible action to approve October 2025 MER https://cityclerk.lacity.org/NCFundPortal/display.cfm?id=9848&type=5 2. Discussion and possible action to amend WANC FY25-26 budget to add the following to Operating Expenses: • U.S. Mailbox expenses - $300 • Partners in Diversity, Inc. (L.A. City approved vendor) for flexible staff solutions - $3,500
Anticipated motion 5a. Approve the minutes of Board & Stakeholder Meeting on November 17, 2025 5b1. Approve October 2025 MER https://cityclerk.lacity.org/NCFundPortal/display.cfm?id=9848&type=5 5b2. Amend WANC FY25-26 budget to add U.S. Mailbox expenses for $300 and Partners in Diversity, Inc. (L.A. City approved vendor) for flexible staff solutions for $3,500 to Operating Expenses 5b3. Approve Angela Gilbert’s reimbursement to the City of Los Angeles in amount of $60.69
6. New Business
a. Presentation, discussion, and board recommendation regarding: a Class 2 Conditional Use Permit to permit the on-site sale and consumption of a full-line of alcoholic beverage at 5461 Jefferson Boulevard, the Padel Club, (an approximate 16,543 square foot indoor tennis club with 42 indoor seats). b. Discussion and possible approval to authorize the WANC Executive Committee to finalize the scope, hourly rate, and recruitment approach with Partners in Diversity, Inc. for a part-time (hourly) Administrative & Digital Support Assistant, not to exceed 15 hours per month. -- An Administrative & Digital Support Assistant (recruited through Partners in Diversity, Inc.) would provide light administrative, organizational, and digital support to help this Neighborhood Council stay organized, transparent, and responsive to its community. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, tech-comfortable, and happy to support a small team with practical, hands-on tasks each Billable range: $36.25 per hour - $43.50 per hour. c. Discussion and potential actions on WANC activities, priorities, and events in December 2025, January 2026, February 2026. 1. Online WANC Community Voices (proposed Saturday, January 10, 9:30am), with recorded AI summaries of public comments on community issues, including but not limited to: Parking, Vacant and abandoned properties California Senate Bill 79 (overrides local zoning to allow more housing density near transit hubs). Will involve marketing, facilitation, and online hosting already covered by WANC existing budget and operations, with the organization and assistance of responsible board members.
Anticipated motion 6b. Approve the WANC Executive Committee to finalize the scope, hourly rate, and recruitment approach with Partners in Diversity, Inc. for a part-time (hourly) Administrative & Digital Support Assistant, not to exceed 15 hours per month
7. Upcoming public business meetings and agenda
a. 4th Monday, January 26, WANC Board & Stakeholder Meeting b. 4th Monday, February 23, WANC Board & Stakeholder Meeting c. TBD WANC Special Board & Stakeholder Meeting (ByLaws)