Inglewood, California
November 22, 2022
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 22 , 2022, in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
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 2:01 p.m.
MAYOR BUTTS COMMENTS. Mayor Butts congratulated Inglewood High School Football Team for advancing to Division Two Finals.
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 Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Dotson.
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 Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, and Housing Authority.
Mayor /Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butt s announced that Agenda Item Nos. 3 and 5 were pulled from the Agenda.
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.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Ag enda Item Nos. 4, 5, 7, DR-2, DR -3, and CI-1.
Miya Wal ker commented on Agenda Item No . DR-2 , Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item No. 7, Approval of Agreement No. 23-066 .
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 Membe r/Housing Authority Member Faulk that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/ Housing Authority dated November 18, 2022, in the amount of $ 4 ,586 ,366 .77 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 Padilla, Morales, and Faulk, and Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts;
Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Dotson.
November 22, 2022
2 131.8 PUBLIC HEA RING HELD – RESOLUTION NO. 23-21 ADOPTED –
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY
FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) DIVISION OF STATE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE, PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM . The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for grant funding from the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD), Division of State Financial Assistance, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program, and that notice s 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 November 22, 2022.
Council Member Morales left the dais at the hour of 2:14 p.m.
Roberto Chavez, HUD Programs Manager gave a brief oral report.
Council Member Morales returned to the dais at the hour of 2:14 p.m.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on this matter.
Speaker (Name Unknown) congratulated Mayor-Elect K aren Bass on becoming the new M ayor of Los Angeles. He addressed her plans to declare home lessness an emergency and Gov. Newsom's rejection of municipalities' plans for homelessness. Finally, the speaker addressed 43% of the community living below the poverty line, the use of CBDG Funds and the 1 st Time Homebuyers Program.
Speaker (Name Unknown) asked who would be in charge of the funds and how they would be allocated.
Speaker (Name Unknown) addressed the deadline for submitting applications to access these funds. She asked what took so long and requested that the Mayor give accurate information regarding housing. Finally, the speaker requested information regarding the application process, the length of the application process, and whether the funds would be received by November 30th.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:21 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-21 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND
ADOPTING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN FOR THE
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
132 CLAIM S DENIED. Letter s from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claim Pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1) Nickeya Scott for alleged personal injury/property damage , vehicle collision on September 6, 2022.
B. Reject Insufficient Claim Pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1) Alexandria Covarrubias for alleged personal injury; slip and fall on premises at 8911 Aviation Boulevard on July 5, 2022.
November 22, 2022
3 It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Reject claim listed as A-1 ; and 2) Reject Insufficient Claim listed as B-1 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
171 CONTRACT NOT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-064 NOT APPROVED – FRESHLUNCHES, INC. DBA UNITY MEALS. Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement (with the option to extend for three (3) additional year s in one (1)-year increments) with Freshlunches, Inc. dba Unity Meals, for the provision of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), per Re-Issue RFP-0185.
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
183 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – LIFTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC. (LIFTECH). Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice (Invoice No. S- 294886) submitted by Liftech Elevator Services, Inc. (Liftech), for monthly service maintenance to the City ’s thirteen (13) elevator s for the month of October 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $9,111. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
1 83 AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR AGREEMENT NO. 22-011 NOT APPROVED – TERRY A. HAYES ASSOCIATES (TAHA); RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 NOT ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET.
Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 for Agreement No. 22-011 with Terry A.
Hayes Associates (TAHA), Inc. for Environmental Consulting Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
183 AGREEMENT NO. 23-065 APPROVED – INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROJECT (ITC PROJECT); RESOLUTION NO. 23-23 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET.
Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the Stipend Agreement for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project (ITC Project).
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Stipend Agreement No. 23-065 in the amount of $7,500,000; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-23 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 Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
November 22, 2022
4 131.8 AGREEMENT NO. 23-066 APPROVED – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER, INC. (HRC). Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a one (1)-year agreement (with the option to extend the term for an additional two (2) years, in one-year increments) with the Southern California Housing Rights Center, Inc. (HRC), to provide fair housing counseling and housing discrimination services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 23-066 in the amount of $64,500.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
183 RESOLUTION NO. 23-24 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 BUDGET. Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Budget, to include $19,945,000, to reflect the funding to be used to acquire two parcels (the “ Property ” ) for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project (the “ ITC Project ” ).
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-24 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
183 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS REAFFIRMED – MARKET STREET – MANCHESTER BOULEVARD ALIGNMENT AS THE ITC PROJECT ’S LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE (LPA) IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA). Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members consider comments regarding the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project, which were submitted between October 14, 2022, and November 14, 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Consider comments regarding the Environmental Ass essment; and 2) Help complete the EA Process by reaffirming the selection of the Market Stree t – Manchester Boulevard Alignment as the ITC Project ’s Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
183 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 23-067 APPROVED – LOS ANGELES COUTNY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ( “ METRO ” ).
Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Cooperative Agreement (the “ Cooperative Agreement ” ) between the City of Inglewood (the “ City ” ) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( “ Metro ” ) for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project (the “ Project ” ).
November 22, 2022
5 It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Cooperative Agreement No. 23-067. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
183 FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. MM460206 APPROVED – LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) ; MAYOR AUTHORIZED – EXECUTION OF FUNDING AGREEMENT NO.
MM460206 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD. Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Funding Agreement (FA) Number MM460206 between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and City of Inglewood (Grantee) to award funding for the First/Last Mile (FLM) Improvements Project (Project).
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Funding Agreement No. MM460206 in the amount of $6,500,000; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement Number MM460206 on behalf of the City of Inglewood. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
183 RATE ADJUSTMENT APPROVED – AMENDED AND RESTATED
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE SERVICES AGREEEMENT WITH
CONSOL IDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE , LLC DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES (REPUBLIC). Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the rate adjustment for residential and commercial solid waste collection, as permitted in the Amended and Restated Integrated Solid Waste Services Agreement with Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC dba Republic Services (Republic).
It was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve the rate adjustment. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
301 ORDINANCE NO. 23-04 ADOPTED – CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS AN “ EVENT ZONE ” TO REGULATE CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH 2023 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AND RELATED EVENTS. Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 23-04, designating certain portions of the City as an “ Event Zone ” in order to regulate certain activities in connection with 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and related events.
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 Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
Thereupon, it was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that Ordinance No. 23-04 entitled:
November 22, 2022
6 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
which was introduced at the meeting held on November 15, 2022, be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
173 ORDINANCE NO. 23-05 ADOPTED – PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. Staff report dated November 22, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 23-05, establishing pay range assignment and conditions of employment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that further reading be waived. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
Thereupon, it was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that 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:
which was introduced at the meeting held on November 15, 2022, be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
126 REPORTS – CITY CLERK. The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. She notified residents who wanted to attend the Inglewood Transit C onnector Project Meetings, that they are posted on the City ’s website. She also reported on her attendance with her staff and son at the Inglewood Annual Turkey Giveaway.
Finally, she gave kudos to the Parks and Recreation Department staff.
The City Clerk ’s Office Staff presented the City Clerk with flowers for becoming a notary.
127.2 COUNCIL INITIATIVE
Council Member Dotson:
CITY SPONSORSHIP APPROVED – 2022 ANNUAL DISTRICT 1 TOY DRIVE CELEBRATION. Initiative by Council Member George Dotson requesting approval of City Sponsorship of the 2022 Annual District 1 Toy Drive Celebration, to be held on December 15, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Senior Center, 111 N. Locust Street.
November 22, 2022
7 It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve the City Sponsorship of the 2022 Annual District 1 Toy Drive Celebration. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Dotson.
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 about the flowers presented to the City Clerk. He addressed the nineteen million dollars that were mentioned in the staff report of Agenda Item No. DR-1. Finally, the speaker addressed the functions of City Hall and Council Member Dotson ’s Initiative.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke on her appreciation of the trash that was collected after the game on Sunday.
Speaker (Name Unknown) acknowledged trash picked up after the game. She requested the Council to use funds to paint Kelso Elementary during the holiday break.
Speaker (Name Unknown) wished everyone Happy Holidays. She stated votes were still being counted for the General Municipal Election and provided an update according to the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorders ’ Office website. The speaker discussed the run- off election for District 1 and mentioned that she was 3.6% away from being in a mayoral run-off. Finally, she stated she wanted to extend an olive branch to the Mayor.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Josefa Salinas at the hour of 2:44 p.m.
Approved this 10 th day of January , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor