[sudo-discuss] Fwd: [omni-consensus] Media Lab Proposal

Wed May 30 17:25:51 PDT 2018

Hey sudoers!

Hoping this can pass on Thursday, but just saw that it hadn't been
forwarded to sudo-discuss. Could folks discuss @ meeting-party tonight?

If current delegate(s) could please remember to forward omni 'consensus'
proposals to sudo-discuss, that would be raaaad!

FYI - we are having a basement cleanout/work party on Thursday, June 7th
from 12-6pm. There will indubitably be delicious foods and cold drinks for
volunteers!

<3
Jenny

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From: Laura Turiano <scylla at riseup.net>
Date: Thu, May 17, 2018 at 2:43 PM
Subject: [omni-consensus] Media Lab Proposal
To: "consensus at lists.omnicommons.org" <consensus at lists.omnicommons.org>

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebaHkaSeCWHKKEjbg6u-
VvDzifF-eFuBX_b_HmdDv0E/edit#heading=h.r94oqxqphwnu

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https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/consensus

Ungoogled:
Overview

We propose to build a community media laboratory for the production of
propaganda and educational materials for campaigns and projects. Our
mission is to transform the most neglected space in Omni Commons into a
place for creative production available to Omni members, and, eventually,
local artists, activists, organizers, and members of the general public
(either supervised or trained), sustained through sliding-scale donations,
grants, mutual aid, and creative reuse. A new working group will steward
supplies, tools, and resources, as well as host educational hands-on
workshops. Approval of this proposal means the formation of an official
committee of the Board to manage a Media Lab, and acceptance of the
following general plan.
Resources

We have currently:

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   A large-format plotter
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   A vinyl cutter
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   A Tecre button-maker and supplies
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   Screenprinting equipment and press (ABDC)
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   Digital duplicator
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   Several Xerox copiers
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   Various printers
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   Laminator
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   Ream paper cutter (2)
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   Book scanner (current under development in sudo)
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   Miscellaneous crafting supplies and materials

Proposed Services

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   Community media lab with regular open hours (TBD) and services rendered
   by appointment;
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   An archive of art and media produced in the lab, including historical
   propaganda produced for past events, causes, and actions in the community;
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   Regular, public workshops on topics such as zine-making, button-making,
   screen printing, banner-making, printing, graphic design and illustration.

WG Members

Attendees of our first meeting on May 11th were: Anka (LibLens/FNB), Ken
(CCL), Robb (Sudo/LibLens), Jenny (Sudo), Laura, Sierk (Sudo), and Phil
(FNB).

Interested potential members include Kazoo (ABDC), Marcus (ABDC), Vienna
(ABDC), Sara (ABDC), Julian (BAPS), Abe, Gerald (LibLens/FNB), and Rayc
(Sudo)
Media Lab Structure Governance

The Media Lab Working Group will be modeled on the structure of the Commons
Working Group. Members will receive formal training that will: familiarize
them with Omni and Medial Lab policies and procedures; provide them with
the skills to maintain Media Lab equipment, and supervise others’ use of
the equipment; prepare them to share in management of incoming requests for
Media Lab usage. The WG will collectively develop the policies and
procedures with final approval by the Delegates, and maintain and manage
the Lab. This will include maintaining financial records in collaboration
with the Finance WG and making regular reports to the Board.
Operations

Supplies and equipment will be labeled with suggested donation for use.
Donations will go toward supplies and machine maintenance (estimated at
approximately $200-500/month, depending on amount of use). Individual WG
members may contract with outside groups to fill orders for a fee (as with
our AV techs) with approval of the WG. Over time, we expect the medialab to
become capable of regular contributions to the Omni as a whole for space
and utilities usage, and propose a check in approximately 6 months after
move-in (June 1st, with check in on Dec. 1st).

Users who are not part of the Media Lab WG will need to make an appointment
to use the equipment or come during regular open hours, which are yet to be
determined. This is to help ensure that equipment is not damaged and supply
use is monitored. When not in use, supplies and equipment will be either
stored in a locked cabinet or secured in place. If possible, electronics
will require some kind of electronic code to function. The best way to do
this is under discussion.

We will submit a second proposal after build-out is complete to formalize
the process for how collectives, members, and eventually outside folks will
access.
Intended Users

Intended users of the Omni Media Lab include, by priority:

   1.

   Omni Media Lab Working Group members (free)
   2.

   Omni Member Collectives and collective members (free some set # of times
   / year, sliding scale donation)
   3.

   Aligned community groups and organizations (by sliding-scale donation,
   or negotiated rate)
   4.

   General public (by sliding-scale fee, or negotiated rate)

Floor Plan

Lab will be located in the Old Material Print Machine area (550 sq ft):

Current conditions:

Before cleanup

After cleanup

Future possibilities!

Building Plan and Estimated Construction Budget

The designated area will be cleared out. We will give TIL once more
opportunity to remove the broken offset printer, and if they can’t, we will
break it down and remove it. Old fluorescent lights will be removed and
replaced with energy efficient and inexpensive LED tube lights (see link
below). Missing ceiling tiles will be replaced. Floor will be primed and
painted with concrete paint. Walls and ceiling will be painted. In the
future, additional electrical outlets may be added if needed.

Item

Link to actual item

Unit price

Total cost

Wall/ceiling primer

https://www.amazon.com/True-Value-EZW1-QT-EasyCare-Interior/dp/B000BZX4RA/
<https://www.amazon.com/True-Value-EZW1-QT-EasyCare-Interior/dp/B000BZX4RA/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1526098677&sr=1-3&keywords=wall+paint+1+primer>

1gal @ $33.14

$66.28

Cement paint,

550sqft

https://www.amazon.com/KILZ-L377711-Interior-Exterior-Concrete/dp/B01M9IQH10/
<https://www.amazon.com/KILZ-L377711-Interior-Exterior-Concrete/dp/B01M9IQH10/ref=sr_1_3/143-4472476-6404910?ie=UTF8&qid=1526098063&sr=8-3&keywords=concrete+paint>

2gal @ $32.98

$66

Cement primer, 550 sqft

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-Garage-Concrete-Primer-Quarts/dp/B06WGLJ8SP/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1526099223&sr=8-5&keywords=concrete+primer

2 @ $52.94 or

$31.46

$106

$62.92

Lights

https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Integrated-Fixture-Utility-electric/dp/B01HBT3BVM/
<https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Integrated-Fixture-Utility-electric/dp/B01HBT3BVM/ref=sr_1_2?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1526098073&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin%3A5676449011%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A6358196011%2Cp_n_feature_ten_browse-bin%3A5587112011>

8 4ft lights x 59.99

$240.00

Floor cleaner

TSP (We may have)

$3.57

$3.57

Wall/ceiling paint

5 gallon x $129-139

$129

SUBTOTAL

$568-711

TOTAL w/ Tax

$616-771

Additional Sources

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   https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Basement#Media_Lab
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