Omni Commons - User contributions [en]

Naming

2014-04-27T23:03:58Z

Timeless, Infinite Light:

Thoughts on renaming to 'Omni Oakland Commons' or 'Omni Commons'?

=sudo room=
That sounds cool, will bring up at the next meeting and on our mailing list.

=Hacker spa=
Not convinced that the reasoning behind changing the name is rational (the idea that the government will harass us because we are called a "collective", I think they have plenty of other reasons to harass us). Wouldn't block it though.

=Timeless, Infinite Light=
Not convinced that this is necessary either but I'm open to the idea. "Omni Oakland Commons" seems like an awkward mouthful, but "Omni Commons" has a nice, ring to it. It might make sense to name the project by delineating between the building and collective of collectives, for example: '''Omni Collective''' is the governing body that manages the space, whereas '''Omni Commons''' is the physical building we inhabit. But to refer to the collective group as a commons doesn't really make sense to me.

Loans

2014-04-27T22:54:17Z

Timeless, Infinite Light:

How does your collective feel about good-faith loans toward this deposit?

=sudo room=
Yet to be determined by consensus. Some folks are strongly opposed to loans, while others feel small or good-faith loans (interest-free, no set timeline to pay back by though concerted effort made to pay back over time) are acceptable.

=hacker spa=
*The priority for fundraising at this point should be donations and contributions from memeber collectives
*The terms of any loan must be consented on by the collectives. If loans require payments to be made then an opperating agreement must be in place to clearly describe how money will flow through the collectives and back to creditors.

=Timeless Infinite Light=
Yes we're fine with this

Space Requirements

2014-04-27T22:51:09Z

Timeless, Infinite Light: /* shared space */

What are your absolute minimal space requirements (eg; large equipment to move, a closed lab to build, rehearsals to reserve shared space for)? How does your collective intend / desire to use the shared spaces available? What are your "nice-to-haves" with regards to space requirements?

=sudo room=
==minimal requirements include==
* BART is close by
* Disability / wheelchair access
* Vehicle parking (motor and human-powered) is possible.
* Bathroom
* Sink (at least one, but preferably outside of bathroom)
* Late access (preferably 24 hour)
* Ability to make some noise (at least event noise)
* Internet
* Electricity
* Security and privacy (e.g. not a hallway or shared access with other tenants we don't know).
* Landlord must either support the idea or be agnostic to it--not against.
==shared space==
sudo room, in its current incarnation, hosts regular meetups, classes, workshops and events. some of these events and classes are conducted in collaboration with the Bay Area Public School. we would like to utilize the shared spaces for occasional talks, music/talent events, and meetups that cannot adequetely take place in the back room, and are willing and able to work it out with the rest of y'all.
==nice to have==
* Roof access
* Vehicle parking (motor and human-powered) is readily available and secure or private.
* BART is ''extremely'' close.
* Landlord ''loves us''.
* Combined residential zoning / accommodation.
* Proximity to other groups doing interesting things that we can collaborate or cross-pollinate with (like Bay Area Public School)

=Counter Culture Labs=
==minimal requirements include==
* under 2000 sq ft (larger ok but we will need partners)
* $0.50 - 1.25/sq ft
* 3 phase power, 125 amps
* Mass transit accessible
* Good landlord (we can mod things where nec)
* ADA accessible
* Sunshine!!
* Subdividable
* Sink(s) multiple is best
* Door (multiple is best)
* Common space
* Dust/particulate free(ish)

==shared space==

==nice to have==

=Hacker Spa=
==minimal requirements include==
*Room with door for social space
*Room with door for body workers
*Room with door for hot tub
*Easy access to restrooms
*One shower
*Changing area with access to lockers (lockers provided by HS)

==shared space==

==nice to have==
*2 arge rooms with doos/sound seperation (one for social, one or quiet)
*2 - 4 small rooms for body workers
*2 showers / changing areas
*1 reception area
=Bay Area Public School=
==minimal requirements include==
* Small classroom with a door
* Schedule-able public event and class spaces
* Some ADA accessible space

==shared space==

==nice to have==

=Live Space=
==minimal requirements include==

==shared space==

==nice to have==

=Oakland Nights Live=
==minimal requirements include==
* Performance space that can fit 200 audience members on 2nd Saturday of the month.
* Storage space for 2 large trunks, plus smaller boxes.

==shared space==

==nice to have==

=Timeless Infinite Light=
==minimal requirements include==

An office with a door that locks and common use space for letterpress equipment (possibly in the basement)

==shared space==
We would like to contribute to a larger "Means of production" common area by setting up letterpress equipment near other large equipment and work tables

==nice to have==
a membership to the Spa

Space Requirements

2014-04-27T22:48:50Z

Timeless, Infinite Light: /* nice to have */

Space Requirements

2014-04-27T22:47:56Z

Timeless, Infinite Light: /* minimal requirements include */

Timeline

2014-04-27T22:45:55Z

Timeless, Infinite Light:

What's your timeline for moving into the space? Is a June 1 move-in date feasible for your project? How about July 1, August 1, September 1? Any critical points to take into consideration? Leeways? Compromises?

=sudo room=
* '''Status:''' Sudo room is currently engaged in a lease agreement for a space at [https://sudoroom.org/wiki/2141_Broadway 2141 Broadway], but there are inherent and emergent limitations to this agreement based on both the parties involved (negative interactions) and the physical space (size). Sudo room is engaged in a "[https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Reboot sudo reboot]" to reflect on and rebuild sudo room, hopefully to expand and become something like a ''sudo space''. Sudo room has been involved with the Omni Collective project and potential to rent The Omni since the beginning, and continues to pursue it as a viable option for an alternative, and opportune new location.
* '''Preparation:''' We have some tools, assets, and infrastructure that would need a secure home (such as 3D printers, CNC mill, wifi equipment, servers, small projects). Could look at interim storage options, or seek an agreement where we overlap betwee spaces, or simply have a one-weekend month-transition over. There are likely some members who'd be willing to assist with clearing spaces (e.g. the Bocce ball court back room, a potential piece of our future space), perhaps in exchange for pay or rent reduction.

=Hacker Spa=
* '''Status:''' Hacker Spa is a new project, we are ready to "move in" right away. Which means we are ready to have access to the space we need to rennovate right away.
* '''Preparation:'''

=Oakland Nights...Live! =
* '''Status:''' Ready whenever works, flexible.
* '''Preparation:''' Knowing by the 2nd Saturday before the move date would be very helpful (if we move by June 1st, knowing by May 10th would be great.)

=Timeless, Infinite Light=
* '''Status:''' We're ready to move in as soon as the space is available
* '''Preparation:''' Having a month notice would be helpful as we are currently in a month-to-month rental.