Inglewood, California
Ju ly 26 , 2022
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Ju ly 26 , 2022, in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Butts 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 Butts, Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: None.
City officials and personnel present for closed session were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk
Artie Fields City Manager
Jeffrey Lewis Acting City Attorney
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on the Closed Session Item No s. CS-1, CS-2, and CS-3 .
There was no response.
Mayor Butts recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:0 1 p.m. for Cl osed Session Item No. CS-1 , CS-2, and CS-3 .
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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 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/ 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*
Artie Fields City Manager/Executive Director*
Ken Campos City Attorney/General Counsel*
Louis Atwell A ssistant City Manager/ Public Works Director 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 other than the public hearing.
There was no response.
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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 Authority dated Ju ly 21 , 2022, in the amount of $ 7 ,186 ,050 .8 0 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, and Faulk, and Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts; and
Noes: None .
1 31.8 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2022-2023
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE. The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider the adoption of the 2022-2026 Five-Year Consolidat ed Plan, the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and that notices were given in the time, form and manner as required by law, an affidavit was on file, and no communications were received.
Artie Fields , City Manager, presented the Staff Report dated Ju ly 26 , 2022.
Roberto Chavez , HUD Programs Manager, presented a brief oral report.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no response
Mayor Butts closed p ublic comment s at the hour of 2 :10 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby Adopt the 2022-2026 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
Mayor Butts pulled Agenda Item No. 2.
301 AMENDMENT NO 1 TO ADVANCE FUNDS AGREEMENT NO. 20-173 APPROVED – PRAIRIE STATION LLC; RESOLUTION NO. 22-123 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET, Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members take the following actions associated with Prairie Station LLC.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Advance Funds Agreement No. 20-173 with Prairie Station LLC, to cover the cost of environmental services associated with a 440-unit residential development at Prairie Avenue & 113 th Street; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-123 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD AMENDING THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO
ENGAGE A CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT EVALUATION
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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3 183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 22-257 APPROVED – AME BUILDERS . Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with AME Builders (Contractor), in an amount not to exceed $265,837 (includes a City-controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $24,167), for the Water Treatment Plant Building ’s Roof Leak Repair and Waterproofing Project, per Bid No. CB 22-05.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby award contract and approve Agreement No. 22-257 . 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 . 22-258 APPROVED – HYDRO PRO SOLUTIONS . Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a three (3)-year Agreement with Hydro Pro Solutions to purchase water meters and parts for operation and maintenance in an annual amount of $80,000 (total of $240,000).
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 22-258 for 3-years . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT N O. 22-235 – STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS). Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to the Landscape Maintenance Agreement (LMA) by and between the State of California, the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Inglewood (City) for the maintenance of the Inglewood Gateway Landscape Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 22-235 . 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 OF INVOICES AUTHORIZED – KJLH RADIO. Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of invoices submitted by KJLH Radio for the advertisement of the Taste of Inglewood Big Game Concert Series and various community document shredding events, in the amount of $39,080.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment of invoices. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
101 RESOLUTION NO. 22-122 ADOPTED – APPOINTMENTS TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD RATIFIED. Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Member take the following actions associated with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). 1) Make three appointments to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB); and
2) Adopt a resolution ratifying the appointment made by the City of Inglewood, City of Hawthorne, City of Lawndale, City of Torrance, City of Gardena, El Camino College Board of Trustees, California State University Dominguez Hills, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and the City of Redondo Beach.
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4 It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby :
1) Re- a ppoint Mr. Mike Harriel, Senior Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Gas Company to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board , to serve a 4-year term of office ending June 30, 2026 ;
2) Re- a ppoint Mr. Bruce Young, Area Sales Director of Insurance for Inglewood Park Cemetery to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board , to serve a 4-year term of office ending June 30, 2026 ;
3) Appoint Amber Meshack , Director for the Business, Jobs & Social Responsibility Division for LAWA to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board , to serve a 4-year term of office ending June 30, 2026;
4) Re-a ppoint Mr. Mike Harriel, Senior Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Gas Company to the Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Board , to serve a 4-year term ending June 30, 2026 ;
5) Appoint Brigitte Calderon, Engagement Director for Urban Semillas to the Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Board, to serve a 4-year term ending June 30, 2026; and
6) Appoint Damon Haley , Owner of Glow & Flow Beauty Supply , Inc. to the Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Board, to serve a 4-year term ending June 30, 2026 ; and
7) Adopt Resolution No. 22-122 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING APPOINTMENTS MADE TO THE SOUTH BAY
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD BY ITS MEMBERS
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
301 SECOND AMENDMENT AND ASSIGNMENT/EXTENSION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT NO. 18-272 APPROVED – PRAIRIE STATION HOLDINGS, LLC. Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and City Council Members approve a Second Amendment and Assignment/Extension of Amended and Restated Exclusive Negotiating Agreement by and among the City of Inglewood, Prairie Station, LLC, and Prairie Station Holdings, LLC.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Second Amendment and Assignment/Extension.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
142 RESOLUTION NO. 22-124 ADOPTED – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSSIBLE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FINANCING FOR STADIUM AREA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution acknowledging possible Community Facilities District financing for Stadium Area Public Improvements.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 22-124 entitled:
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5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING POSSIBLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT FINANCING FOR STADIUM AREA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 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.
101&131.8 AGREEMENT NO. 22-237 APPROVED – ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY
BY THE INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY FROM SELLER BRENDA QUINONEZ -CORTES AND SERGIO A. QUINONE Z ; AGREEMENT NO. 22- 237B APPROVED – ACQUISITION AND RESALE OF THE PROPERTY ACCORDING TO RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE; AGREEMENT NO . 2 2-238 APPROVED – RESALE OF THE PROPERTY FROM THE INGLEWOOD
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND HOMEBUYER LOTTERY WINNER GLORIA EJIOFOR ; AGREEMENT NO. 22-238 B APPROVED – REIMBURSEMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND; CHAIRMAN AUTHORI ZED TO SIGN DOCUMENTS.
Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor /Chairman and Council Members/Housing Authority Members take the following actions associated with the property located at 1116 Myrtle Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Agreement No. 22-237 a cquisition of the Property by the Inglewood Housing Authority from seller Brenda Quinonez-Cortes and Sergio A. Quinonez , for up to $600,000 plus applicable closing costs; 2) Approve Agreement No. 22-237B the resale of the Property from the Inglewood Housing Authority to affordable income household buyer and Homebuyer Assistance Program lottery winner, Gloria Ejifor, at an affordable resale price of $312, 500; and 3) Authorize the General Fund to pay for the acquisition and resale costs associated, thereto. 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 Housing Authority Member Morales, and seconded by Housing Authority Member Padilla that the Housing Authority does hereby: 1) Approve the acquisition and resale of the Property according to residential purchase Agreement No. 22-238 and the assignment of Agreement No. 22-238B addendum hereto attached; 2) Authorize the Chairman to sign and deliver all pertinent acquisition and resale documents, associated with this transaction , as well as non-substantive escrow documents to acquire and resell the Property; and 3) Reimburse the City of Inglewood ’s General Fund (General Fund) any advances necessary to consummate the transactions. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Housing Authority Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Chairman Butts; and
Noes: None.
183 PUBLIC HEARING SET – RECEIVE INPUT ON THE TRIENNIAL REPORT ON WATER QUALITY RELATIVE TO PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS (PHGs).
Staff report dated July 26, 2022, was presented requesting that the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to receive input on the Triennial Report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals (PHGs).
Mayor Butts set the public hearing for August 23, 2022, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. 132.6 CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR; NAME OF ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES; 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 Section54957.6; Name of Agency Negotiator: Jose O. Cortex, Human Ju ly 26 , 2022
6 Resources Director; Name of Organizations Representing Employees: Inglewood Police Officers Association (IPOA) and Inglewood Police Management Association (IPMA).
N o Discussion was held on this Item.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; WORKER ’S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF KRISTOPHER OLIN. 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 Kr istopher Olin: Claim Number 20- 149148.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve the settlement. 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 DAVID SALCEDO . 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 David Salcedo : Claim Number s 18-135398 and 19-141174 .
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve the settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, congratulated the Deputy City Clerk, Angela Allen, and herself for passing the class to become a Notary.
She also reminded residents of the Inglewood Police Department National Night Out and stated that her office would be available to register residents and an swer any questions regarding the election. The City Clerk thanked the Parks & Recreational Staff at Darby Park for the excellent service that was prov ided when her team was there. Further , she reported that she did a walk-through along with Councilwoman Faulk at The Ways Home Healthcare Facility, and encouraged her colleagues to take a tour. Finally, she wished Council Member Dotson, a happy belated birthda y.
127 .1 COUNCIL INITIATIVE
Council Member Dotson:
CITY SPONSORSHIP APPROVED – COUNCILMAN DOTSON ’S DISTRICT 1 PICNIC . Initiative by Council Member George Dotson requesting approval of City Sponsorship of Councilman Dotson ’s District 1 Picnic to be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Darby Park.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve the City Sponsorship of Councilman Dotson ’s District 1 Picnic . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
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.
Arminez Sarksian , spoke and gave a brief overview of the services the Department of Insurance offers . She stated that the company was a state agency that offers lines of insurance such as homeowners, automobile, and life insurance. She also stated that the Ju ly 26 , 2022
7 company regulates insurance companies , licensed agents, and brokers, and investigates and prosecutes insurance fraud. Finally , she provided residents with their contact information .
Jazmine Leon Guerrero, State Senator Steven Bradford ’s District Representative, spoke and invited the residents to Senator Steven Bradford ’s Resource Fair and backpack give- away , which w as held on August 13, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. , at Cal State Dominguez Hill North Lawn. She also stated the Senator would be on hand to provide legislative district updates. Ms. Guerrero also informed residents that the Resource Fair would also include health, dental, and vision screenings, COVID tests, kid activities, housing rental assistance, and so much more. Finally, she acknowledged Councilwoman Faulk ’s backpack giveaway that took place on the same day and notified residents to attend Senator Bradford ’s event if they were not able to attend Councilwoman Faulk ’s event.
Mayor Butts asked Roberto Cha vez for a status on the Rent Reli ef Program.
Roberto Chave z, HUD Programs Manager, stated that there is still a waiting list for the program, and they are working with applicants as they return documents periodically or as requested by the Housing Authority. He also stated that the program is still active but, they are trying to end the program by December 31, 2022 , and there are approximately 150 applicants in the queue.
Mayor Butts stated he noticed while reading the Sacramento Bee that the State was pursuing people who accepted rent relief checks but did not pay their landlords. He asked Roberto if he knew anything about it and whether it had happened in the City of Inglewood.
Mr. Chavez stated that the City had been cautious with processing and obtaining all necessary verification . He also stated that there had been in cidents where applicants have received double payments and the Housing Authority was trying to prevent that as much as possible.
Mayor Butts asked if the City did all that it could to let the public know that the rent relief was available ?
Mr. Chavez replied absolutely.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts closed the meeting in memory of Sandra Chamberlin Quiller , and declared the meeti ng adjourned at the hour of 2:4 4 p.m.
Approved this 11 th day of October, 2022. _________________________ Aisha L. Thompson , City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor