Re: [sudo-discuss] [omni-booking] Basement Rent

Hello, I understand the frustration and confusion around the spaz/sudo/omni basement relationship and operating procedures. I have been trying my best to keep up with the issues on all sides, and have sincerely regretted not being able to make a f2f meeting yet despite my best efforts. I tried calling both Joe and Robb last Monday because I was unexpextedly stuck at work in San Leandro until 6pm, and realize the 5pm meeting time is not realistic for me to commit to because I am often at work during normal business hours. Maybe there could be a discussion about adjusting the meeting time in the future to at least an hour or so later to make it easier to participate as desired. Anyhow, this is the first I have heard of any damage to the commons... could someone elaborate so that I could help address and or repair that? The only things I know of are the hole in the drop ceiling and some graffiti, both of which are on the list for attention during upcoming work sessions. I have not been at the last two events so can not comment on recent noise issues, but have personally always put considerable concern into mitigating any neighbor related issues. And will continue to improve and enforce those measures. I am also not aware of trash or recycling being left strewn about... we always have people staying very late cleaning and removing bags and bags of trash after events, sweeping and mopping. And have in fact implemented a $100 dollar cleaning deposit to ensure that gets done. Not saying things don't slip by and that there isnt always room for improvement, but leaving the place clean or even cleaner than we found it has always been a top priority so I am surprised to hear of this complaint. Maybe it was at one of the events I was not able to bottom line. We definitely need to clarify the alcohol and insurance/permit issues so that we can all stay on the same page. For example, this is the first I have heard that BYOB is not allowed or an ABC issue? I would be relieved to have a better understanding of what the rules are so that I can help implement them. As for the sudo room sponsorship and guidelines, I am happy to have that all clarified asap as well. I was under the impression that most of the time there are multiple sudo members present at the events, but we can formalize the requirements for sure. Or also look at other options in general. But all events and request have been going throught the website so I don't quite understand how it works if it is not an official Sudo event then? I thought the understanding was that since the funds raised were going to omni rent one way or another it was just the best way since there is considerable longstanding overlap between sudo members and spaz. But again, I would be relieved to have a better understanding of all of these parameters and requirements, and apologize for any personal responsibility for causing more friction by not yet being fully versed in the booking group program. Like I said before, after the SKAST art show/party this Saturday we have put on hold all booking of the spaz system in the basement until all of these issues as well as the other general basement concerns are addressed and solved. We love the omni and want to help sustain a creative inviting relationship that encourages and supports all of the different aspects and mission of the space. I hope to help resolve all of the woking group concerns as soon as possible, and become more adept at the existing systems that keep things rolling smoothly. We do not want to rock the boat in any negative way but are happy and grateful to have an opportunity to contribute to the next evolution of the space. Thanks. Lukas On 2019-08-26 22:25, joe liesner wrote: