Inglewood, California
November 15, 2022
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Butts called the City Council into Joint Session with the Successor Agency at the hour of 1:01 p.m.
The City Clerk/ Successor Agency Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor /Successor Agency Chairman Butts, Council Members /Successor Agency Members Dotson, Padilla,
Faulk; and
Absent: Council /Successor Agency Member Morales.
City officials and personnel present for closed session were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk /Secretary*
Artie Fields City Manager /Executive Director*
Ken Campos City Attorney /General Counsel*
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM S .
Mayor /Successor Agency Chairman Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council /Successor Agency on the Closed Session Item Nos.
CS-1, CS-2 , CSA-1, and CS-3 .
There was no response.
Mayor /Successor Agency Chairman Butts recessed the City Council /Successor Agency at the hour of 1:02 p.m. for Closed Session Item Nos. CS-1, CS-2 & CSA-1, and CS-3. *****************
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 2:01 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, 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.
Council Member Morales l eft the dais at the hour of 2:02 p.m.
November 15, 2022
2 180 PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DAY. Mayor Butts read a proclamation declaring November 16, 2022, as National Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day.
Council Member Morales returned to the dais at the hour of 2:03 p.m.
Steven Bradford, California State Senator (District 35), provided a Legislative update on the California Senate. Senator Bradford provided a summary of Senate Bills he introduced that were signed and approved by the Governor, which included SB 1348, SB 1396, SB 1334, SB 1317, SB 1469, and SB 1476 . Additionally, he provided updates on the various Boards that he serves as Chair in the State of California. Finally, Senator Bradford provided information regarding a Turkey Giveaway that he hosted on November 22, 2022, at El Camino College.
Elsa Moreno, GIS Analyst, and Abiola Fanu, GIS Technician received the proclamation in honor of National Geographic Information Systems Day.
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 Autho rity on any item on the Agendas, other than the public hearing.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item No. 4, Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-125 with MGT Consulting Group, Inc.,; and Adoption of a Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke on Agenda Item No. PH-1, and was advised to speak during the public hearing public comment portion.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item No. 4, Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-125 with MGT Consulting Group, Inc.,; and Adoption of a Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Senator Steven Bradford ’s Legislative update on the California Senate, and was advised to speak towards the end of the meeting to address her concern.
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 Faulk that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority dated November 9, 2022, in the amount of $3,124,281.57, November 4, 2022, in the amount of $7,533,159.04, and October 27, 2022, in the amount of $992,651.39, 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.
125 RESOLUTION NO. 23-15 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL,
AND ALL OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY, TO CONTINUE TO
CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETING S VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2022, THROUGH DECEMBER 15 , 2022, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361. Staff report dated November 15 , 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution authorizing the City Council, and all other legislative bodies of the City, to continue to conduct public meeting s via teleconference from November 15, 2022, through December 15 , 2022, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
November 15, 2022
3 It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Dotson that Resolution No. 23-15 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 NOVEMBER 15, 2022, THROUGH DECEMB ER 15, 2022, PURSUANT TO AB 361
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 .
301 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – ORDINANCE NO. 23-04 INTRODUCED – DESIGNATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CITY AS AN “ EVENT ZONE ’ TO REGULATE CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH 2023
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AND RELATED EVENTS. The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider an Ordinance designating certain portions of the City as an “ Event Zone ” in order to regulate certain activities in connection with 2023 College Football Playoff National Champ ionship Game and related events, notice had been 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 t he staff report dated November 15 , 2022.
Christopher Jackson, Economic and Community Development Director presented a brief oral report.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on the Public Hearing.
Speaker (Name Unknown) addressed the selling of counterfeit merchandise, unauthorized food vendors, and patrons sleeping on Kareem Court. She mentioned that the City of Inglewood didn't have to be involved in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Finally, the speaker stated it would cause Inglewood business owners to suffer financially.
Angelique Johnson addressed merchants selling adult beverages, counterfeit merchandise, and food without a permit. She stated she was concerned about the community ’s safety and requested that the City do better in maintaining its regulations.
Finally, she stated she hoped the City of Inglewood would do better when the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) arrived.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning what was considered the designated areas and transparency of Agenda Items.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke about the negative impact on street vendors at the events, vendors being unable to afford permit fees or fines, and vendors being Spanish speakers . The speaker questioned how the Council would implement this Ordinance without it hurting neighbors. Additionally, she requested information such as the number of permits to be approved, the requirement s for obtaining a permit, the cost, and whether free permits could be obtained. Finally , she asked whether Inglewood resident s would prioritize obtaining permit approval and if city staff could approve or deny them.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:39 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby Affirm Categor ical Exemption (EA-CE-2022-125). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and November 15, 2022
4 Noes: None.
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, Ordinance No. 23-04 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CITY AS AN “ EVENT ZONE ” IN ORDER TO REGULATE CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2023 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
was introduced by Council Member Dotson.
MINUTES. It was moved by Council Member Morales, and se conded by Council Member Faulk that the Minutes for the City Council Meeting s held on September 20, 2022, September 27, 2022, and October 4, 2022, be approved. 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 Claims in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
1. Nicole Gayton for alleged personal injury, impound fees on September 4, 2022.
2. Rigoberto Lopez et al for alleged personal injury; malfunct ioning street lights on March 3, 2022 .
3. Anthony Rodriguez for alleged vehicle dama ge; tree branch on September 9 , 2022.
4. Elmer Ruiz for alleged vehicle damage; fallen tree on August 14, 2022.
5. Booker Woods for alleged property damage, tree roots on September 22, 2022.
6. Brian Woods dba B Ready Motors LLC for alleged property damage; fallen tree limb on September 9, 2022.
B. Reject Insufficient Claim in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
1. Brandy Tate for alleged vehicle damage; pothole on unknown date .
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Reject Claims listed as A-1 through A-6; and 2) Reject Insufficient Claim listed as 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.
142 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 22-125 APPROVED – MGT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.; RESOLUTION NO. 23-16 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET. Staff report dated November 15 , 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-155 with MGT Consulting Group, Inc., to provide additional scope of services related to the City ’s cost recovery policy.
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 Agreement No. 22-155 in an additional amount not to exceed $93,250 (total contract amount not to exceed $453,750); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-16 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
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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5 173 RESOLUTION NO. 23-17 ADOPTED – MOU WITH SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU)-LOCAL 721. Staff report dated November 15 , 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution effecting modification to the terms and conditions of employment for the General Non-Management Bi-Weekly employees represented by SEIU-Local 721.
It was moved Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-17 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND EFFECTUATING THE UNDERSTANDING
REACHED WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 721, INGLEWOOD CHAPTER PURSUANT TO THE STATE MEET AND
CONFER LAWS
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.
178 AGREEMENT NO. 23-038 APPROVED – LEVERAGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (LEVERAGE). Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with Leverage Information Systems, Inc. (Leverage), for services related to the Police Department ’s camera system.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 23-038 in the total amount of $132,891.17 (includes a contingency in the amount of $20,000). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 CHIEF OF POLICE RECOMMENDATIONS ACCEPTED AND APPROVED – EXPENDITURE OF FISCAL YEAR 2022 JAG FUNDS AUTHORIZED ; RESOLUTION NO. 23-18 ADOPTED – ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE JAG PROGRAM. Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members accept and approve the recommendation of the Chief of Police pertaining to the expenditure of Fiscal Year 2022 Justice Assistance Grant funds.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Accept and approve recommendation of the Chief of Police; 2) Receive and file this report pertaining to the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) Fiscal Year 2022 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); 3) Approve Certifications and Assurances required for acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022 JAG funds; 4) Authorize the expenditure of Fiscal Year 2022 JAG funds in the amount of $51,966 for the approved recommendation; and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23-18 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,966 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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6 183 COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 23-039 APPROVED – ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT. Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a one (1)-year Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management (with the option to extend one (1) additional year) to retain and continue to lease a total of eleven (11) undercover vehicles (with the option to buy one (1) enforcement equipped vehicle at the end of the term).
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 23-039 in an amount not to exceed $75,600. 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 – REFRIGERATION SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTOR (RSD). Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Refrigeration Supplies Distributor (RSD), for the purchase of a scroll compressor.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $2,582.23. 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. 23-046 APPROVED – FERREIRA COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CO. Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Ferreira Coastal Construction Co., for the LAWA Intelligent Transportation Systems Project, per Bid No. RFB-0152.
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. 23-046 in a total amount no to exceed $13,525,144.60 (includes a ten percent (10%) project contingency in an amount not to exceed $1,229,558.60). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
131.8 STAFF AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST A DISBURSEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND FUNDS UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2023-2024
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT O F FINANCE; RESOLUTION NO . 23-19 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET. Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor/Chairman and Council Members/Housing Authority Members authorize staff to use General Funds to make a repayment of HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program funds in the amount of $542,197.60, for the land acquisition and certain pre-development expenses relative to the development of affordable housing to be located on the vacant lot on the 1000 Block of South Orchard Drive (Orchard Drive), Inglewood, California 90301.
It was moved by Council Member/Housing Authority Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member/Housing Authority Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Authorize staff to use the General Funds; 2) Authorize staff to request a disbursement of Affordable Housing Bond funds upon approval of the 2023-2024 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) by the State of California Department of Finance in the amount of $542,197.60 to reimburse the General Fund for the acquisition and pre- development expenses relative to the development of affordable housing on Orchard Drive (Bond Funds); 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23-19 entitled:
November 15, 2022
7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2022-23 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
REP AYMENT OF HOME FUNDS FOR ORCHARD DRIVE
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 – ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPLY,
ACCEPT, AND APPROVE GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD) DIVISION OF STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM. Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented requesting that the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to adopt a resolution to apply for, accept, and approve the implementation of entitlement grant funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division of State Financial Assistance Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program.
Mayor Butts set the public hearing for November 22, 2022, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. 301 ORDINANCE NO. 23-03 ADOPTED – APPROVAL OF ZCA-2022-003 TO MODIFY CHAPTER 12 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE. Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 23-03, approving ZCA-2022-003 to modify Chapter 12 (Planning and Zoning) of the Inglewood Municipal Code related to Transportation Impact Analysis Requirements to conform with Senate Bill (SB) 74.
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, it was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that Ordinance No. 23-03 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA 2022-003 TO MODIFY CHAPTER 12 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF
THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
IMPACT ANALYSIS REQU IREMENTS TO CONFORM WITH SB 743
which was introduced at the meeting held on November 8, 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.
173 ORDINANCE NO. 23-05 INTRODUCED – SALARY ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members introduce the attached Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
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.
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8 Thereupon, Ordinance No. 23-05 entitled:
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 2022- 2023; INCLUDING THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR (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:
was introduced by Council Member Morales.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION S WITH 816 EAST MANCHESTER BOULEVARD (APN 4021-036-027) AND 401 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE (APN 4021-036-049); NEGOTIATING PARTY: RAISING CANE ’S RESTAURANTS, LLC. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 816 East Manchester Boulevard (APN 4021-036-027) and 401 South Prairie Avenue (APN 4021-036-049); Agency Negotiator: Artie Fields; Negotiating Party: Raising Cane ’s Restaurants, LLC; Under Negotiation: Purchase and Sale Agreement.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve the purchase agreement in the amount of $19,855,000.00 and up to $60,000 , in closing cost. 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 – REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS WITH 4520 W.
CENTURY BOULEVARD (RIGHT OF WAY-CENTURY BLVD., MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT); APN : 4036-010-014; NEGOTIATING PARTY:
ARCP UO PORTFOLIO II, L.P. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property Location: 4520 W. Century Boulevard (Right of Way-Century Blvd., Mobility Improvement Project); APN: 4036-010-014; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment; City/Agency Negotiator: Artie Fields, City Manager/Executive Director; Negotiating Party: ARCP UO Portfolio II, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership; Negotiator: Charles A. Salazar, Vasallo & Salazar, P.C. 3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75219.
It was moved by Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman Butts, and seconded by Council Member/Successor Agency Member Dotson that the City Council/Successor Agency does hereby approve the purchase of the property located at 4520 W. Century Boulevard (Right of Way-Century Blvd., Mobility Improvement Project) in an amount not to exceed $19,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members /Successor Agency Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor / Successor Agency Chairman Butts; and
Noes: None.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH INGLEWOOD EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION (IEO); INGLEWOOD POLICE CIVILIAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IPCMA); AND INGLEWOOD MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION (IMEO). 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 Organizations Representing Employees: Inglewood Executive Organization (IEO); Inglewood Police Civilian Management Association (IPCMA); and Inglewood Management Employee Organization (IMEO).
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9 Status given.
126 RESOLUTION NO. 23-20 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE § 81000, ET SEQ.; CITY CLERK AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE AND FILE THE 2022 LOCAL BIENNIAL NOTICE. Staff report dated November 15, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Inglewood in accordance with Government Code §8100 0, et seq.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-20 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
and ; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to prepare and file the 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice. 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 Mayor and Council Member Padilla on their victories in the 2022 General Municipal Election. She stated that the numbers are not yet finalized , but things appear promising for the Mayor. She informed Council Member Padilla that he had another four (4) years and that she was looking forward to his annual Chili Cookoff. Additionally, she addressed Council Member Dotson ’s runoff election that will take place on March 7, 2023.
Furthermore, she thanked her staff for their diligent work during the election. Finally, the City Clerk mentioned she would certify the Election in December. 127.1 COUNCIL INITIATIVE
Council Member Alex Padilla :
CITY SPONSORSHIP APPROVED – 2022 ANNUAL DISTRICT 2 TOY AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE. Initiative by Council Member Alex Padilla requesting approval of City Sponsorship of the 2022 Annual District 2 Toy and Canned Food Drive to be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center located at 1201 North La Tijera Boulevard, Inglewood, 90302.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve the City Sponsorship of the 2022 Annual District 2 Toy and Canned Food Drive. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None .
127.1 COUNCIL INITIATIVE
Council Member Dionne Faulk:
CITY SPONSORSHIP APPROVED – 2022 DISTRICT 4 HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE. Initiative by Council Member Dionne Faulk requesting approval of City Sponsorship of the 2022 District 4 Holid ay Donation Drive to be held on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Crenshaw Imperial Shopping Center, and December 10 , 2022, at Darby Dixon Park.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City does hereby approve the City Sponsorship of the 2022 District 4 Holiday Donation Drive .
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None .
November 15, 2022
10 PUBLIC REMARKS. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons on the phone who wished to address the City Council on any matter connected with City business not elsewhere considered on the Agenda.
Miya Walker commented on Senator Bradford ’s Legislative updates regarding the improvements and the money expected for Market Street improvements. She asked if there would be a staff report or information detailing how the money would be used to support small businesses.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item No. H-3, and requested information as to where the emergency housing vouchers would be given out. She stated it was three unhoused gentlemen on Spruce Street who would benefit from the vouchers, and she wanted to provide them with the information. She also spoke regarding Senator Bradford ’s Legislative updates regarding the small business development for Manchester in District 1.
Angelique Johnson thanked everyone who voted for her in the mayoral race. She stated she appreciated everyone who spent time with her while riding her bike , walking, and talking to residents. She also stated that she had a wonderful time, and met some beautiful people in the City of Inglewood. Additionally, she added that she wore black as a sign of mourning and compared the number of voters for the mayoral race in 2018 and 2022. Finally, she told residents not to complain about the outcome of the election and concluded by saying she loved Inglewood.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item No. 4 and stated that she was against the approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-155 with MGT Consulting Group, Inc. She discussed the reasoning for purchasing her home and mentioned that the revised Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations make it challenging to rent her house to make additional income. Additionally, the speaker added that becoming a hosted STR would only allow her to rent out one room in her house when she ’s used to renting the entire house and living in the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Furthermore, she stated that 90 days wasn ’t enough and would cost her an 80% loss in income under the revised STR regulations. The speaker mentioned her ability to have guests come to her home in accordance with the Constitution and Privacy Act. Fin ally , she addressed the benefits of being a hosted STR , the impact of the pandemic on the job market, and the need for an open calendar because she lives on the property.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Senator Bradford ’s Legislative updates regarding the surplus of funds. She stated that students are behind and require additional tutoring. The speaker recommended parks open during the winter break and after-school tutoring to allow students to advance or improve by the end of the year goal that ’s required by the County of Los Angeles under receivership. Additionally, she added that under receivership parents must participate in the schools, but they can ’t because of the permit parking program. Finally, the speaker requested that the City Council adjust permit parking to allow parents to participate in the community schools.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on the City Clerk ’s remarks and stated that the Mayor had not won the Election. She also stated that in Inglewood a person must win by 50 + 1% and that the Mayor was 5% away from being forced into a run-off. Additionally, she added that the STR Ordinance was written and passed to benefit the hotel industry.
Finally, she addressed her feelings regarding the Market Street Swapmeet being turned into a hotel.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 3 :32 p.m.
Approved this 10 th day of January , 202 3 .
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A isha L. Thompson , City Clerk
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November 15, 2022
11 James Butts, Jr., Mayor