Inglewood, California
April 12, 2022
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 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 1:00 p.m.
The City Clerk announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Morales, Council Members Dotson, Padilla, and 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS. Mayor Pro Tem Morales inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on Closed Session Item Nos. CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, and CS-4.
There was no response.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:01 p.m. for Closed Session Items No. CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, and CS-4.
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Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our Country, Mayor Butts called the City Council into joint session with the Successor Agency, and Housi ng 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/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing Authority Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: None.
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority officials and personnel present were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk/Secretary*
Louis Atwell Acting City Manager/ Acting Executive Director* Ken Campos City Attorney/General Counsel*
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, and Housing Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority on any item on the Agendas.
City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson report ed that comments were received and passed out to the City Council.
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2 142.9 PAYMENT OF WARRANTS AND BILLS. It was moved by Council Member/ Successor Agency Member / Housing Authority Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member/Successor Agency Member/ Housing Authority Member Dotson that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Au thority dated April 8 , 2022, in the amount of $3,681,139.38 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, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts; and
Noes: None .
Mayor Butts announced that Agenda Item No. DR-1 was being pulled from the Agenda. 183&301 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – RESOLUTION NO. 22-71 ADOPTED –
CERTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EA-EIR- 2018-073) , ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROJECT; RESOLUTION 22-72 ADOPTED – AMENDMENTS
TO THE LAND USE, CIRCULATION AND SAFETY ELEMENTS OF THE
INGLEWOOOD GENERAL PLAN FOR THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROJECT; ORDINANCE NO. 22-08 INTRODUCED – APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE ZC-2022-001 TO ESTABLISH A TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE; ORDINANCE NO. 22-09 INTRODUCED – APPROVAL OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA-2022- 001 TO ESTABLISH A TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE IN CHAPTER 12 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE; RESOLUTION NO. 22-73 ADOPTED – ADOPTION OF
THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider multiple actions associated with the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project, notice had been given in the time, form, and manner as required by law, an affidavit was on file, and communications were received and passed out to Council .
Mayor Butts ordered the communications received and filed.
Louis Atwell, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director, presented the Staff R eport dated April 12, 2022.
Lisa Trifiletti, Project Manager for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC), presented the City Council with an update on the project. S he discussed the Inglewood Transit Connector Project, which aims to close the first last-mile gap to the Crenshaw Line and provide access to all c ity of Inglewood activity centers (The Forum, SoFi Stadium, and Clippers Arena) via the Metro Regional Rail System. She mentioned that the three stations will be located at Downtown Inglewood Market Street, across from the Forum, and across from the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, near the upcoming Intuit Dome.
She stated the project is an elevated guideway system, and it contains design standards and guidelines. Also, she emphasized the importance of partnering with small businesses and neighboring properties during construction, which included Vons Supermarket. She discussed the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and stated it was revised based on the community's input, which involved Inglewood Unified School District. Ms.
Trifiletti reviewed the zoning overlay and determined it doesn't take away anyone's zoning land use rights. She further discussed the constru ction practice , which included a traffic management plan, a task force, a communications team that would work with local businesses to inform residents about detours and construction timing, and incorporate a twenty-four (24)-hour hotline.
Additionally, she reported the ITC Project would provide transit access to the disadvantaged and low-income populations in the community. She also added that the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation is also partnering with the project to April 12, 2022
3 hire 35% of local residents , 10% of disadvantaged businesses, and 20% of apprentices.
Ms. Trifiletti reviewed the EIR timeline and discussed the comment letters that were received. Finally, she explained what would happen next with the ITC Project, which included the recommendations from the City Council.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on the Public Hearing.
Owen Smith, Miracle Theatre, spoke in favor of the ITC Project stating that he was looking forward to further connections with the community, and the ITC Project would be great. He also stated that the Miracle Theatre has been working hard to create a space that ’s a cultural event theatre, and the ITC project would allow people to see downtown Inglewood.
Franco Vega, CEO of the Right Way Foundation, and County Commissioner for Children and Families, 2nd District, spoke in favor of the project. The Right of Way Foundation has three facilities, and he gave background information on the services the program provides. He stated he has been fighting to get children from living in poverty after being emancipated from the foster c are system. He also stated the C ity of Inglewood has a large percentage of foster youth and a project like the ITC Project would assist foster youth with obtaining employment once they are emancipated from the system.
Mayor Butts closed the public comments portion at the hour of 2:20 p.m.
Mayor Butts re-opened the public comments portion at the hour of 2:21 p.m.
Ricardo Rosales, Midnight Mission, spoke in favor of the project stating it would help families in Inglewood who are experiencing homelessness. He stated residents have been able to take advantage of the jobs at SoFi Stadium, and they look forward to the jobs at the Intuit Dome. Furthermore, he felt the project would allow families to walk to the station and be able to take the people mover back and forth to work safely. Finally, he reiterated that the ITC Project would connect families and residents to the Metro Green Line.
Mayor Butts closed the public comments portion at the hour of 2:24 p.m.
Council Member Morales thanked Lisa Trifiletti for the IT C presentation. He stated this is an amazing development, that once was a dream and now it is reality . He also stated the project is a complete benefit to Market Street because it would be beneficial to the residents and Market Street would become better than it was.
Council Member Padilla thanked Lisa Trifiletti and her team for putting together the EIR.
He stated he appreciated the hard work done with community outreach, including local business owners. He also mentioned the positive impact the ITC Project would have on the traffic, which would alleviate people driving cars to events, and Market Street.
Additionally, Council Member Padilla mentioned the 35% local hires of residents that would gain employment from the project. Finally, he reiterated that Inglewood was not losing Vons Supermarket.
Council Member Morales left the dais at 2:26 p.m.
Council Member Faulk thanked Lisa Trifiletti for th e ITC presentation and explained how excited she was. She stated Ms. Trifiletti and her team did an outstanding job with keeping the community informed and presenting a presentation that ’s understandable to the residents. Council Member Faulk also stated the project would be beneficial to the community by decreasing traffic congestion, bringing jobs to the community, improving Market street, and increased business production to the small business o wners. Finally, she stated the C ity of Inglewood would have a monorail making the city one of the best in the world.
Council Member Morales returned to the dais at 2:28 p.m.
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4 Lisa Trifiletti thanked Louis Atwell, Public Works Department Director, Christopher Jackson, Economic and Community Development Director, and Sharon Koike, Assistant Finance Director, and the rest of the staff who worked in partnership with the ITC Project.
Council Member Dotson congratulated everyone that worked on the ITC Project. He stated he appreciates all the hard work that was put into this project, and wanted everyone to focus on the 35% local hire that would come to Inglewood.
Mayor Butts stated that the proposal agnostic is the ultimate in technology, and the railing system would be above ground. He also stated the Council will decide later on what technology will be used. Finally, he emphasized that monorail is a generic term for elevated transportation.
Mayor Butts re- opened the public comments portion at the hour of 2:31 p.m.
Dexter Hall, Former President of the World Club of Inglewood, Chambers Board of Directors Member , spoke in favor of the project concerning its commitment to the minority and low-income population. He stated it would reduce residents commute time and create more economic opportunities. He also stated Inglewood residents would be more likely to utilize public transportation, and the ITC project would create thousands of jobs. Finally he added that the project would prioritize Inglewood residents.
Matthew Newman, Board of Directors of the Inglewood Airport Area Chambers of Commerce, and Founder of All in Coworking of Inglewood , spoke in favor of the project stating it is important for him to re-emphasize what Council Member Padilla, and Council Member Faulk shared. He stated the project would bring more people to support small businesses that outline the city of Inglewood. Finally, he stated that the evolution must be embraced in order to remain competitive.
Mayor Butts closed the public comments portion at the hour of 2:37 p.m.
Mayor Butts provided clarity to the residents regarding the funding of the ITC project stating, “ The city has accumulated over three-hundred and twenty million dollars in grant fund for the project. This project is going to be somewhere north of 1.2 billion. Our intent is to gather every dime of that from the state, county, and federal sources. The ITC Project is historic, one of a kind in the country, and shuttle ready. Now the project is going through the EIR, and Inglewood taxpayers will not finance it for construction." Mayor Butts mentioned for the record, to clarify and explain the updates to the project documents. He stated, the staff report and EIR Resolution had been updated to reflect that the project had no significant impacts and therefore no statement of overriding considerations were required for its approval. The hearing dates were updated to reflect the continuance of the public hearing. The GPA and zoning code amendments were updated to be consistent in format with the Planning Commission's unanimous support and recommendation. The design guidelines resolution was updated to make all documents consistent throughout th e package of project approvals.
Mayor Butts thanked Louis Atwell, Public Works Director, Sharon Kioke, Assistant Finance Director, the Planning staff, Chris Jackson, Economic and Community Development Director, Bernard McCrumby, Senior Planner, the legal team, and the consultant staff that helped make the project approval come to fruition.
Additionally, Mayor Butts mentioned the first last-mile solution was critical and that it is a term of art in making sure you can take mass transit to get to where you really want to go. He stated, every project that the City of Inglewood has engaged in, such as the reconstruction of the Forum, the building of SoFi Stadium, and the soon to be the construction of the Intuit Dome, and the mission of the YOLA Building, all of which had 30-35% local resident hire goals.
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5 Finally , Mayor Butts added that the critical missing component is how people can get to and from the region and that is where the ITC can change the future and bring econ omic security to the residents. He discussed the historical lack of public transpo rtation that causes hardships for some of the city's most disadvantaged populations, inc luding low- income residents. Furthermore, he stated the project would allow the people living in Inglewood the ability to travel throughout Los Angeles County for jobs, schools, and more. Finally, he discussed the estimated reduced carbon dioxide emissions, and air polluted-related illnesses that will not affect residents.
The following callers spoke in favor of the ITC Project:
Chris Hannon, Executive Secretary for Los Angeles/Orange Counties (LACO) Building Construction Trades Council.
Caller (Name Unclear), LACO Building Trades.
Jason Vogel, Owner of Career Expansion.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:44 p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-71 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT
CONNECTOR PROJECT
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-72 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AMENDMENTS
TO THE LAND USE, CIRCULATION AND SAFETY ELEMENTS OF
THE INGLEWOOD GENERAL PLAN FOR THE INGLEWOOD
TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROJECT
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that further reading be waived. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
Thereupon, Ordinance No. 22-08 entitled:
A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE ZC-
2021-001 TO ESTABLISH A TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE was introduced by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that further reading be waived. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
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6 Thereupon, Ordinance No. 22-09 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT ZCA 2022-001 TO ESTABLISH A TRANSPORTATION CORR IDOR OVERLAY ZONE IN CHAPTER 12 (PLANNING AND
ZONING) OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
was introduced by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that Resolution No. 22-73 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR
DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claim Pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1. Francisco Palomares for alleged property damage; tree on October 11, 2021.
B. Reject Amended Claim pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1. TaWae Black for alleged tire damage; pothole on December 31, 2021.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and se conded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby reject Claims listed as A-1 and B-1. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
171 BID NO. CB 22-03 REJECTED – DARBY PARK RESTROOM PROJECT PHASE
1. Staff report dated April 12, 2022, was presented recommending rejection of all bids received on March 9, 2022, for the Darby Park Restroom Project Phase 1 (CB 22-03) and authorized the rebid of the project.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby reject all bids. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AGREEMENT NO. 22-173 APPROVED – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; RESOLUTION NO. 22-74 ADOPTED – MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Staff report dated April 12, 2022, was presented recommending approval of a five-year General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.
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7 It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve General Services Agreement No. 22-173; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-74 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 22-174 APPROVED – PSOMAS; RESOLUTION NO. 22-75 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET. Staff report dated April 12, 2022, was presented recommending award of a contract and approval of a three (3)-year agreement (with the option to extend for one (1) additional year) with PSOMAS, to provide design and engineering services for the Crenshaw Boulevard Improvement Project, per Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 0171.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby: 1) Award contract and approve Agreement No. 22-174 in a total amount not to exceed $1,179,948 (includes a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $107,268); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-75 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL
BUDGET TO CONTINUE THE CITY ’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – EMCOR SERVICES/MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS (EMCOR). Staff report dated April 12, 2022, was presented recommending authorization of payment of Invoice No. 910017255 submitted by EMCOR Services/Mesa Energy Systems (EMCOR) for emergency repairs to the Senior Center ’s air-conditioning system (AC System).
It was moved Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $20,666.56 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AGREEMENT NO. 22-175 NOT APPROVED – COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT; MAYOR NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT. Staff report dated April 12, 2022, was presented recommending approval of a Community Workforce Agreement by and among the City of Inglewood (the “ City ” ), the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council (the “ Council ” ), and the Craft Councils and Local Unions (the “ Unions ” ).
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
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8 183 ORDINANCE NO. 22-07 ADOPTED – 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. Staff report dated April 12, 2022, was presented recommending adoption of Ordinance No. 22-07, adding the following:
1. Section 2-201 of Article 5 (Purchasing) of Chapter 2 (Administration);
2. Section 5-112.1 of Article 7 (Water Conservation) of Chapter 5 (Offenses, Miscell aneous);
3. Section 7-53 of Article 5 (Solid Waste Code) of Chapter 7 (Sanitation and Health Regulations); and
4. Section 7-79 of Article 7 (Construction and Demolition Recycling Program) of Chapter
7 (Sanitation and Health Regulations).
It was moved by Council Member 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 Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
Thereupon, it was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that 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 (SAN ITATION AND HEALTH REGULATIONS)
which was introduced at the meeting held on April 5, 2022, be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; WORKER ’S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF MANUEL HACKETT: CLAIM NO. 20-149125.
Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2); Worker ’s Compensation Claim of Manuel Hackett: Claim Number 20-149125.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; Noes: None; and
Abstain: Mayor Butts.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; WORKER ’S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF LOUIE JOHNSON, III: CLAIM NO. 19-141651.
Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2); Worker ’s Comp ensation Claim of Louie Johnson, III: Claim Number 19-141651 .
It wa s moved by Council Member Morales , and se conded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; April 12, 2022
9 Noes: None; and
Abstain: Mayor Butts.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; WORKER ’S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF ERIC QUINTANAR: CLAIM NO. 18-137672.
Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2); Worker ’s Compensation Claim of Eric Quintanar: Claim Number 18-137672.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; Noes: None; and
Abstain: Mayor Butts.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – PENDING LITIGATION; ROSE ANN VARGAS V. CITY OF INGLEWOOD: CASE NO. 20STCV12254. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d )(1 ); Rose Ann Vargas v. City of Inglewood; LASC Case No.: 20STCV12254.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; Noes: None; and
Abstain: Mayor Butts.
Council Member Dotson left the dais at the hour of 2:48 p.m.
PUBLIC REMARKS. Mayor Butts 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.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke regarding not being allowed the opportunity to speak during the public hearing. She stated the ITC project could bankrupt the city, and she inquired about how the project was being funded.
Kyle Patterson, Union Carpenter, spoke concerning the tax fraud industry. He stated they estimated that construction tax fraud cheated communities out of millions of dollars in tax revenue annually. He also stated that the amount of money can help to renovate schools, prepare roads, care for veterans, shelter the homeless, and fund other essential public programs. Additionally, he added that the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters and the United Brotherhood of C arpenters are taking a part in National Tax Fraud of A ction, April 11 – 16, 2022, which would include a week-long series of events to raise awareness.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke regarding construction tax fraud. He stated construction tax fraud punishes good, fair-minded construction firms that cannot compete with the low-road labor costs of fraudulent businesses. He also stated that on April 11-16, 2022, the Southwest Regional Carpenters and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters are taking part in the National Tax Fraud Days of Action, April 11 – 16, 2022, which would include a week-long series of events to raise awareness about industry tax fraud. Finally, he mentioned working together so that everyone could build fairly, equitably, and successfully.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 2:59 p.m.
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10 Approved this 10 th day of May, 2022.
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor