West Adams Reunión Especial de la Junta
enero 5, 2026 6:30 pm
Actas
Draft minutes — not yet approved Editar Aprobación
[6:45 pm] Reunión convocada al orden. Quintus Jett presidiendo. Editar
[6:50 pm] Se pasó lista.
- Presente (8) Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Ernesto Ramirez , Jhoiey Ramirez , Alexandria Sulaimankhil , Connye Thomas, Julio Valdez, y Richard Williams
- Ausente (7) Jace Dawson, Blake Lynch, Tora Miller, Emily Reyes , VACANT, Vacant-, y VACANT0
[6:55 pm] General Public Comment Public Comments - Request to ensure continued invitations to the new Senior Lead Officer (SLO). Reminder to consistently invite Council District 10 representatives.Reference to upcoming public safety meetings. Board Response - President confirmed recent contact with the new SLO and intent to have him attend a future meeting. Noted consistent attendance by CD10 field representatives. Editar
[6:55 pm] Reports from Government Officials & Representatives - Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) – Neighborhood Empowerment Advocate Key Updates. Homelessness Liaison Meetings, Citywide, monthly, collaborative forums. , First 2026 meeting: January 8, 12–1 PM (virtual). Open to board members and stakeholders. City Charter Reform - Charter Reform Commission nearing completion. Board of Neighborhood Commissioners presenting recommendations on January 21. Noted importance to Neighborhood Council authority and structure. City Budget Advocacy - City facing significant budget deficit. Budget workshop scheduled January 29, 6:30–8 PM (Zoom). Encouraged early NC input on priorities before the Mayor’s budget release. Board Etiquette & Governance Training - Optional workshop focused on communication and healthy board dynamics. Outcome - Information acknowledged; follow-up materials to be distributed via email. Editar
[7:14 pm] Recent WANC-Area Activities- Menorah in the Park event (December 21) noted. Emphasis on improving digital sign-ups and communications to better reach stakeholders. Editar
[7:16 pm] Old Business - A. October 2025 Monthly Expense Report (MER) Reviewed expenses: Storage unit , Halloween event , Meeting refreshments - Approved by board vote. B. November 2025 MER - Not yet available due to City processing delays. Deferred to a future meeting. C. Treasurer Reimbursement – $60.69 - Accidental personal expense charged to NC card. Formal approval required to reimburse the City - Approved by board vote. Editar
[7:20 pm]Richard Williams hizo una moción relacionada con el tema 6 de la agenda.
La moción fue:
Action to approve 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)
[7:20 pm] La asamblea votó una moción para:
Action to approve 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)
- Sí (6): Quintus Jett, Ernesto Ramirez , Jhoiey Ramirez , Connye Thomas, Julio Valdez, y Richard Williams
- No (2): Angela Gilbert y Alexandria Sulaimankhil
La moción fue aprobada.
[7:33 pm]Ernesto Ramirez hizo una moción relacionada con el tema 6 de la agenda.
La moción fue:
To approve the October 2025 Monthly Expense Report
[7:33 pm] La asamblea votó una moción para:
To approve the October 2025 Monthly Expense Report
- Sí (7): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Ernesto Ramirez , Jhoiey Ramirez , Connye Thomas, Julio Valdez, y Richard Williams
- No (0): ninguno
- Inelegible (1): Alexandria Sulaimankhil
La moción fue aprobada.
[7:40 pm] A. Land Use Item – Padel Club (5461 Jefferson Blvd) - Class 2 Conditional Use Permit (Alcohol Service) Presentation Summary - Indoor padel club with controlled, limited alcohol service. Alcohol restricted to lounge area and to club patrons only. No standalone bar operation. Discussion - Addressed parking, noise, location, and community engagement. Emphasis on indoor use and limited neighborhood impact. Outcome - Board voted to recommend approval (6–2). B. Administrative & Digital Support Assistant (Partners in Diversity) - Proposal Overview - Part-time, hourly administrative and digital support Not to exceed 15 hours per month. Duties include organizational follow-ups, website updates, and coordination support. Key Discussion Themes - Cost vs. volunteer responsibility. Need for a clearly defined scope and supervision. Comparison to other Neighborhood Councils. Concern about budget impact and role overlap. Outcome - No vote taken. Proposal to be re-circulated. Board members asked to provide written feedback. Issue to return after further review (potential Finance Committee discussion). C. FY 2025–26 Budget Amendments - Approved Adjustments U.S. Mailbox expenses – $300 Constant Contact – $1,200 (reclassified to Operating) Meeting hotspot – $800 Outcome - Approved unanimously. D. UmeWorks Vendor Update - Vendor documentation and scope of work out of date. City requested updated materials. Action deferred to next meeting pending: Updated scope of work and vendor certifications. Editar
[7:44 pm]Quintus Jett hizo una moción relacionada con el tema 5 de la agenda.
La moción fue:
To approve reimbursement to the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $60.69 for an accidental personal charge on a WANC card.
[7:44 pm] La asamblea votó una moción para:
To approve reimbursement to the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $60.69 for an accidental personal charge on a WANC card.
- Sí (7): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Ernesto Ramirez , Jhoiey Ramirez , Connye Thomas, Julio Valdez, y Richard Williams
- No (0): ninguno
- Inelegible (1): Alexandria Sulaimankhil
La moción fue aprobada.
[8:04 pm]Connye Thomas hizo una moción relacionada con el tema 5 de la agenda.
La moción fue:
To amend the FY 2025–26 WANC budget to add or reclassify the following operating expenses: U.S. Mailbox – $300 , Constant Contact – $1,200 , Hotspot for meetings – $800
[8:04 pm] La asamblea votó una moción para:
To amend the FY 2025–26 WANC budget to add or reclassify the following operating expenses: U.S. Mailbox – $300 , Constant Contact – $1,200 , Hotspot for meetings – $800
- Sí (7): Angela Gilbert, Quintus Jett, Ernesto Ramirez , Jhoiey Ramirez , Connye Thomas, Julio Valdez, y Richard Williams
- No (0): ninguno
- Inelegible (1): Alexandria Sulaimankhil
La moción fue aprobada.
[8:10 pm] Upcoming Meetings January 26 – Regular Board & Stakeholder Meeting February 23 – Regular Board & Stakeholder Meeting Possible Special Meeting (Bylaws-related) TBD Editar
[8:12 pm] Adjournment - Meeting adjourned within the 90-minute target window. Appreciation expressed to board members and stakeholders. Editar