1 Inglewood, California
April 5 , 2022
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 5 , 2022 , in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales called the City Council into Closed Session at the hour of 1:01 p.m.
The City Clerk announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Morales , Council Members Dotso n, Padilla, Faulk ; and
Absent: Mayor Butts .
City officials and personnel present for closed session were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk
Ken Campos City Attorney
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
MAYOR PRO TEM REMARKS. Mayor Pro Tem Morales announced that CS-1 has been pulled from the Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM. Mayor Pro Tem Morales inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on the Closed Session Item.
There was no response.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:0 2 p.m. for Closed Session Item No . CS-2 .
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Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our Country, Mayor Pro Tem Morales called the City Council into joint session with the Successor Agency , and Housing Authority at the hour of 2 :00 p.m .
The City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor Pro Tem /Successor Agency Chairman Pro Tem /Hou sing Authority Chairman Pro Tem Morales , Council Members/Successor Agency Mem bers/Housing
Authority Members Dotson, Padilla, and Faulk ; and
Absent: Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts .
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority officials and personnel present were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk/Secretary*
Artie Fields City Manager/Executive Director*
Louis Atwell Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Ken Campos City Attorney/General Counsel*
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency , and Housing Authority . 180 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2022 AS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH. Mayor Pro Tem Morales read the proclamation declaring April 2022 as National Donate Life Month.
April 5, 2022
2 PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor Pro Tem /Successor Agency Chairman Pro Tem /Housing Authority Chairman Pro Tem Morales inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority on any item on the Agenda s, other than the public hearing .
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item Nos. DR-1, Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Council, and all other legislative bodies of the City , to continue to conduct public meetings via teleconference from April 5, 2022, through May 5, 2022, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and O-1, Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-06 adopting boundaries for the City ’s Council Districts in accordance with the FAIR MAPS Act following the 2020 federal census.
Kelli Clift spoke on Agenda Item PH-2, and was informed that the pu blic hearing would be continued to April 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
142.9 PAYMENT OF WARRANTS AND BILLS. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem / Successor Agency Chairman Pro Tem / Housing Authority Chairman Pro Tem Morales , and seconded by Council M ember/Successor Agency Member /Housing Authority Member Faulk that the demands presented to the City Council/Suc cessor Agency/Housing Authority dated March 3 0 , 2022, in the amount of $ 855,464.47, and March 25, 2022, in the amount of $5,415,189.25 are hereby allowed , and the City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary is hereby authorized to certify upon said registers that said demands are so approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing Authority Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk , and Mayor Pro Tem /Successor Agency Chairman Pro Tem /Hou sing Authority Chairman Pro Tem Morales ;
Noes: None ; and
Absent: Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/ Housing Authority Chairman Butts. 125 RESOLUTION NO. 22-69 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL
AND ALL OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODIES THE CONTIUANCE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM APRIL 5, 2022, THROUGH MAY 5 , 2022, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361. Staff report dated April 5 , 2022, was presented recommending the adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Council, and all other legislative bodies of the City, to continue to conduct public meetings via teleconference from April 5, 2022, through May 5 , 2022, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
It was moved by Council Membe r Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 22-69 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL
AND ALL OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO CONTINUE TO
CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM APRIL
5, 2022, THROUGH MAY 5, 2022 PURSUANT TO AB 361
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
April 5, 2022
3 183 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – ORDINANCE NO. 22-07 INTRODUCED – 1) ADDING SECTION 2-201 OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 2; 2) ADDING SECTION 5-112.1 OF ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 5; 3) ADDING SECTION 7-53 OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 7; AND 4) ADDING SECTION 7-79 OF ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 7. The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider an ordinance of the City of Inglewood 1) Adding Section 2-201 of Article 5 (Purchasing) of Chapter 2 (Administration); 2) Adding Section 5-112.1 of Article 7 (Water Conservation) of Chapter 5 (Offenses, Miscellaneous); 3) Adding Section 7-53 of Article 5 (Solid Waste Code) of Chapter 7 (Sanitation and Health Regulations); and 4) Adding Section 7-79 of Article 7 (Construction and Demolition Recycling Program) of Chapter 7 (Sanitation and Health Regulations), notice had been given in the time, form, and manner as reqired by law, an affidavit was on file, and no communications were received.
Artie Fields, City Manager presented the staff report dated April 5 , 2022.
Angela Williams, Environmental Services Manager gave a brief overview.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on this matter.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke in favor of the introduction of Ordinance No. 22-07, and thought it would lead the city in a positive direction. She stated that hopefully , this would be one of the many environmentally friendly changes that will happen in the community. Additionally, s he opposed charging the residents for participation in the changes or fining them for noncompliance . She believed that state compliance with Ordinance No. 22-07 would require more education about the program. Finally, she stated that the fees were excessive and would harm the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:13 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that further reading be waived. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
Thereupon, Ordinance No. 22-07 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA 1)
ADDING SECTION 2-201 OF ARTICLE 5 (PURCHASING) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION); 2) ADDING SECTION 5-112.1 OF ARTICLE 5 (SOLID WASTE CODE) OF CHAPTER 7 (SANITATION AND HEALTH
REGULATIONS); 4) AND ADDING SECTION 7-79 OF ARTICLE 7
(CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING PROGRAM) OF
CHAPTER 7 (SANITATION AND HEALTH REGULATIONS)
was introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Morales.
183 & 301 PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR (ITC) PROJECT. Staff report dated April 5, 2022, was presented to conduct a public hearing to consider the following actions associated with the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project:
1. Adoption of a Resolution Certifying an Environmental Impact Report EA-EIR-2018- 073 (EA-EIR-2018-073), adopting CEQA Findings of Fact, and adopting Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
2. Adoption of a Resolution adopting amendments to the Land Use, Safety and Circulation Elements of General Plan Amendment (GPA-2022-001) to include goals April 5, 2022
4 and policies for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project;
3. Adoption of a Resolution approving Zone Change No. 2022-001 (ZC-2022-001) to establish a Transportation Corridor Overlay Zone;
4. Introduction of an Ordinance approving Zone Code Amendment No. 2022-001 (ZCA- 2022-001) to make modifications to Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code (Planning and Zoning) related to the Inglewood Transit Connector Project; and
5. Adoption of a Resolution adopting the Design Standards and Guidelines for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales ordered the public hearing to be continued to the Council Meeting of April 12, 2022, at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
*Mayor Pro Tem Morales recalled the payment of Warrants and Bills to reflect how it is Agendized .
142.9 PAYMENT OF WARRANTS AND BILLS. It was moved by Council Member/Successor Agency Member/ Housing Authortiy Member Faulk, and seconded by Council M ember/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Padilla that the demands presented to the City Council/Suc cessor Agency/Housing Authority dated March 30, 2022, in the amount of $ 855,464.47, and March 25, 2022, in the amount of $5,415,189.25 are hereby allowed , and the City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary is hereby authorized to certify upon said registers that said demands are so approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing Authority Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem /Successor Agency Chairman Pro Tem /Hou sing Authority Chairman Pro Tem Morales;
Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/ Housing Authority Chairman Butts.
MINUTES. It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the Minutes for the City Council Meeting held on March 15, 2022, be approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims Pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1. Candice Collins for alleged vehicle damage; pothole on January 1, 2022.
2. Miles Hunt for alleged personal injury; vehicle negligence by Parking Enforcement Officer on February 17, 2022.
3. Inglewood Unified School District/ Lewis Gordon for alleged personal injury, unsecured water utility vault on September 10, 2021.
4. Marshall Krupp for alleged personal injury; dangerous condition on November 14, 2021.
5. Leopoldo Riojas for personal property (iPhone); property not returned on December 13, 2021.
6. Denise Rubio for alleged vehicle damage; crosswalk sign on January 10, 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby reject claims listed as A-1 through A-6. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
April 5, 2022
5 178 AGREEMENT NO. 22-170 APPROVED – VERSATERM PUBLIC SAFETY, INC. (VERSATERM); AGREEMENT NO. 20-077 TERMINATED – VERSATERM, INC.; PAYMENT OF INVOICE AUTHORIZED – VERSATERM FOR
ADDITIONAL COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) AND REMOTE CAD LICENSES. Staff report dated April 5, 2022, was presented recommending approval of a five (5)-year agreement with Versaterm Public Safety, Inc. (Versaterm ) for maintenance and support services.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Agreement No. 22-170 in the amount of $1,738,358.11; 2) Approve termination of Agreement No. 20-077 with Versaterm , Inc.; and 3) Authorize payment of Invoice No. 2111-145, submitted by Versaterm for additional Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and remote CAD licenses, in the amount of $2,364. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
103.3 RESOLUTION NO. 22-70 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZATION OF THE
DESTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION (RSI) RECORDS, PURSUANT TO THE CITY ’S RECORDS RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY. Staff report dated April 5, 2022, was presented recommending the adoption of a resolution authorizing the destruction of Residential Sound Insuluation (RSI) records, pursuant to the City ’s Records Retention and Destruction Policy.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 22-70 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
CER TA IN RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE CITY ’S RECORDS RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
126 ORDINANCE NO. 22-06 ADOPTED – ADOPTION OF THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE CITY ’S COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAIR MAPS ACT; CITY CLERK AUTHORIZED – FILING OF THE NEW COUNCIL
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES WITH THE COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDERS OFFICE. Staff report dated April 5, 2022, was presented recommending adoption of Ordinance No. 22-06, adopting boundaries for the City ’s Council Districts in accordance with the Fair Maps Act following the 2020 federal census.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that further reading be waived. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
Thereupon, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that : 1) Ordinance No. 22-06 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING BOUNDARIES FOR ITS COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAIR MAPS ACT FOLLOWING THE 2020
FEDERAL CENSUS
April 5, 2022
6 which was introduce at the meeting held on March 22, 2022, be adopted; and 2) A uthorize the City Clerk to file the New Coucil District Boundaries with the County Registrar Recorder ’s Office. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH INGLEWOOD POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (IPOA), AND INGLEWOOD POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IPMA). Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; Name of the Agency Negotiator: Jose O. Cortes, Human Resources Director; Name of Organizations Representing Employees: Inglewood Police Officers Association (IPOA), and Inglewood Police Management Association (IPMA).
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – PENDING LITIGATION; BLANCA OLIVIA FRAIRE SAUCEDO, ET AL. VS. ANDRES FELIPE OCHOA, ET AL. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Blanca Olivia Fraire Saucedo, et al. vs. Andres Felipe Ochoa, et al; LASC Case No.:
21STCV15085.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Morales that the City Council does hereby approve a request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
126 REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson reminded residents to vote in the Special Primary Election for State Assembly District 62, scheduled for April 5, 2022. She also stated the polls were opened from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Rogers Park was opened for in person voting.
PUBLIC REMARKS. Mayor Pro Tem Morales inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on any matter connected with City business not elsewhere considered on the Agenda.
Kelli Clift, spoke concerning her lawsuit with the City of Los Angeles, and requested that the Mayor review the lawsuit.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke to clarify her comments regarding Ordinance No. 22-
07. She also stated that she was dissatisfied with the representation of Council Member Morales.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Pro Tem Morales thanked Lieutenant Figueroa, Inglewood Police Department, and declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 2:29 p.m.
Approved this 26 th day of April, 20 22 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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Eloy Morales, Jr ., Mayor Pro Tem