Inglewood, California
August 23, 2022
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 23 , 2022, in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Butts called the City Council into Closed Session at the hour of 1:01 p.m.
The Acting 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:
Angela Allen Acting City Clerk
Artie Fields City Manager
Ken Campos City Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS. 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 and CS-2 .
There was no response.
Mayor Butts recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:03 p.m. for Closed Session Item s No s . CS-1 and CS-2 .
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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, Housing Authority, and Joint Powe rs Authority at the hour of 2:0 1 p.m.
The City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary /Joint Powers Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/Joint Powers Authority Chairman Butts,
Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing
Authority Members /Joint Powers Authority Members
Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: None .
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/ Joint Powers 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 Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Joint Powers Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/ Joint Powers Authority Chairman Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/ Joint Powers Authority on any item on the Agendas , other than the public hearing .
Marvin McCoy, commented on the Warrants and Bills.
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2 142.9 PAYMENT OF WARRANTS AND BILLS. It was moved by Council Member /Successor Agency Member / Housing Authority Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member/Successor Agency Member/ Housing Authority Member Morales that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/Ho using Authority dated August 18 , 20022, in the amount of $ 2 ,345,793.29 , 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 M ayor/ Successor Agency Chairman / Housing Authority Chairman Butts; and
Noes: None .
183 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – ADOPTION OF THE TRIENNIAL REPORT ON WATER QUALITY. The City Clerk announced that the next scheduled matter was a public to consider the adoption of the Triennial Report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals (PHGs), that notice was 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 August 23, 2022.
Louis Atwell, P.E., Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager, gave 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 the public comment portion at the hour of 2:06 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Dotson that the City Council does hereby adop t the Triennial Report. 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. Letter s from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1. Jose Anaya for alleged personal injury, uneven pavement on February 22, 2022.
2. Donald Cola for alleged personal injury, dangerous condition (Hollywood Park parking lot) on February 11, 2022.
3. Blessing Ehighalua for alleged personal injury, IUSD Trash Cart on January 28, 2022.
4. Valendra Jackson for alleged personal injury, collision on January 6, 2022.
5. Emilio Melendez for alleged personal injury, assault at/near SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022.
6. George Melendez for alleged personal injury, assault at/near SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022.
7. Isaiah Melendez for alleged personal injury, assault at/near SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022.
8. Laura Melendez for alleged personal injury, assault at/near SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby reject claims listed as A-1 through A-8. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dot son, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
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3 301 AGREEMENT NO. 22-284 APPROVED – EXTRA SPACE PROPERTIES FORTY LP; RESOLUTION NO. 22- 139 ADOPTED – AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022 BUDGET. Staff report dated August 23, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members take the following actions associated with a proposed 335,246 square-foot, self-storage building at 3846 West Century Boulevard.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve A dvance Funds Agreement No. 22-284 between the City of Inglewood and Extra Space Properties Forty LP, in the amount of $9,869, to cover the cost of environmental services; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 139 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
BUDGET TO FUND PEER REVIEW SERVICES
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
301 AGREEMENT NO. 22-285 APPROVED – 4200 QOF, LLC; RESOLUTION NO. 22-140 ADOPTED – AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET. Staff report dated August 23 , 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members take the following actions associated with proposed mixed-use Planning entitlements at 4200 West Century Boulevard.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Faulk th at the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Advance Funds Agreement No. 22-285 between the City of Inglewood and 4200 QOF, LLC, in the amount of $24,680, to cover cost of environmental services ; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-1 40 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET TO FUND PEER REVIEW SERVICES
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None .
178 AGREEMENT NO. 22-286 APPROVED – COMMUNITY VETERINARIAN HOSPITAL. Staff report dated August 23 , 2022, was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve a three (3)-year agreement (with the option to extend two (2) additional one (1)-year terms) with Community Veterinarian Hospital to provide veterinary care for police canines.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 22-286 in an annual amount not to exceed $25,000 (total not to exceed $75,000). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 83 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 22-282 APPROVED – FAMCON PIPE & SUPPLY INC. Staff report dated August 23 , 2022, was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Famcon Pipe & Supply Inc. (Vendor), for the Supply and Delivery of Fire Hydrants and Accessories Project, per Bid No. RFB-0153.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby award contract and approve Agreement No. 22-282 in the amount of $94,432.47. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
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4 Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 19-025 APPROVED – LIFTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC . Staff report dated August 23 , 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 19-025 with Liftech Elevator Services, Inc. (Liftech), extending the contract for an additional year (to expire on October 22, 2023), for elevator maintenance and repair services.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby A pprove Second Amendment to Agreement No. 19-025 in an additional amount not to exceed $120,132 (includes a twenty percent (20%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $20,022 for emergency repair service). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
103.3 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 22-288 APPROVED – HHJ CONSTRUCTION, INC .; RESOLUTION NO. 22-141 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET. Staff report dated August 23 , 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members take the following actions associated with providing residential sound insulation work on 62 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 32).
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Award a contract and approve Agreement No. 22- 288 with HHJ Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,558,706 (includes a 10% contingency in the amount of $230,000 and a Special Expense in the amount of $28,706), per Bid No.
CB-22-15 ; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 141 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO UNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2021/2022 ANNUAL BUDGET
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 03 .3 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 22-289 APPROVED – S&L SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION, INC.; RESOLUTION NO. 22-142 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET. Staff report dated August 23, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members take the following actions associated with providing residential sound insulation work on 136 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 26-J) (re-bid).
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Award a contract and approve Agreement N o. 22-289 with S &L Specialty Construction, Inc., in the amount of $7,775,052 (includes a 10% contingency in the amount of $698,700 and a Special Expense in the amount of $89,352), per Bid No. CB-22-16 ; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-142 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2021/2022 ANNUAL BUDGET
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 RESOLUTION NO. 22-143 ADOPTED – SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF 101 ST STREET, WEST OF SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE. Staff report dated August 23 , 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution ordering the summary vacation of a portion of 101 st Street, August 23, 2022
5 west of south Prairie Avenue, and quit claim any and all related roadway easement rights over the applicable property.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Dotson that Resolution No. 22-1 43 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF 101ST
STRE ET WEST OF SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE
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.
183 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 21-009 APPROVED – ERNST AND YOUNG, LLC (EY) ; RESOLUTION NO. 22-144 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ANNUAL BUDGET. Staff report dated August 23 , 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members take the following actions associated with the Inglewood Transit Connector Project (ITC).
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-009 with Ernst and Young, LLC (EY) for Financial Advisory Services in the amount of $2,198,888 (total agreement amount not to exceed $5,410,243) ; and 2 ) Adopt Resolution No. 22-1 44 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
301 PUBLIC HEARING SET – ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2022-002 TO MODIFY MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 12 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE .
Mayor Butts ordered the Public Hearing set for September 13, 2022, at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
173 ORDINANCE NO. 22-16 ADOPTED – ESTABLISHING PAY RANGE
ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE VARIOUS
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND POSITIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. Staff report dated August 23, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 22-16, establishing pay range assignment and conditions of employment for the various officers, employees, and positions in the service of the City for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Dotson that the 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. 22-16 entitled:
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6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND POSITIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022; INCLUDING THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONECTOR (ITC) GRANT
FUNDED TRANSITIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND REPEALING ALL
PREVIOUS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY IN CONFLICT OR AT VARIANCE HEREWITH; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
which was introduced at the meeting held on August 16, 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 – POTENTIAL LITIGATION - CARY JOHNSON – CLAIM FOR DAMAGES; DATE OF LOSS: AUGUST 9, 2021 . Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference With Legal Counsel regarding potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Cary Johnson - Claim for Damages; Date of Loss: August 9, 2021.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, 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, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR; NAME OF ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES; SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) . Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; Name of Agency Negotiator: Jose O. Cortes, Human Resources Director; Name of Organization Representing Employees: Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Status Report Given.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk, asked the Mayor if he would close the meeting in memory of long-time resident Leon Davidson. 126 CITY CLERK – MONTHLY TREASURER ’S REPORT. Staff report dated August 23 , 2022, was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the Month ending Ju ly 31 , 2022 .
Mayor Butts ordered the report received and filed.
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.
Terrance Mack, District 4 resident, spoke about the lack of community involvement in the building of the Intuit Dome. He stated he had been an operating engineer for over 26 years and a part of Local 12. He also stated that he spoke with several members of the building trades that live in the City of Inglewood, including superintendents from AECOM Hunt, and was told he could work on the Intuit Dome project. Additionally, he added he had not received a returned phone call. Finally, he requested a meeting with the Mayor to address his concerns on this matter.
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7 Marvin McCoy, stated the easiest way for contractors to get their money is through organizing and campaigning. He also stated that the Mayor ’s campaign money comes from developers.
Taj Powell, District 1 resident, spoke about the closing of Warren Lane Elementary. He questioned what pathway were being made accessible for parents who have to walk their children to Kelso Elementary. He stated the City need more pedestrian access ibility for wheelchairs, strollers, and bike lanes. The speaker inquired about funding for the people mover. He asked what the City was doing to make sure the community have access to the market whenever the stadium had a game.
Ivan Mason, spoke to announce his retirement from Collaborate Communities and stated he wanted to support the City to the best of his ability. Finally, he stated he wanted to start a consulting business in the City of Inglewood.
Speaker (Name Unknown) requested that the City Clerk recuse herself from all duties associated with the November 8, 2022, election. She asked who had possession of the results of the live scan that was recommended. The speaker stated she submitted a public records request and was awaiting the documents. Finally, she quoted Sections 6250-6253 of the California Government Code.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Madeline Venir , sister-in-law of Council Member Dotson, and Leon Davidson, at the hour of 2: 44 p.m.
Approved this ____ day of _________, 2022.
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor