Inglewood, California
December 13, 2022
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 13 , 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, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers at the hour of 2:01 p.m.
The City Clerk/Suc cessor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary/Parking Authority Secretary/Joint Powers Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/ Parking Authority Chairman/ Joint Powers Authority Chairman Butts, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing Authority Members/ Parking Authority Members/Joint Powers Authority Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: None .
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/ Parking Authority/ Joint Powers officials and personnel present were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk/Secretary*
Artie Fields City Manager/Executive Director*
Jeffrey Lewis Acting City Attorney/ Acting General Counsel* Louis Atwell Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Finance Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority.
MAYOR BUTTS COMMENTS. Mayor Butts announced the continuance of Agenda Item No. PH-1. He also stated that the Oath of Office would be administered after declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/Parking 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/Parking Authority/Joint Powers Authority on any item on the Agendas , other than the public hearing .
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item No. 7, Authorized payment in the amount of $7,500.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item Nos. DR-1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 12.
Martha Alvarez, commented on the healthcare workers minimum wage increase.
Byron Vasquez stated that he was happy that the healthcare workers minimum wage increase was approved.
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 December 8, 2022, in the amount of $4, 339 ,409 .91 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 .
December 13 , 2022
2 132 RESOLUTION NO. 23- 27 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, AND ALL OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY TO
CONTINUE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM DECEMBER 13, 2022, THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2023, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361. Staff report dated December 13, 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 meetings via teleconference from December 13, 2022, through January 12, 2023, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Dotson that Resolution No. 23- 27 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 DECEMBER 13, 2022, THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2023, PURSUANT TO AB 3 61
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.
131.8 PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) . Public hearing to consider approval of the Draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Los Angeles Field Office by the December 30, 2022, deadline.
Mayor Butts ordered the hearing to be continued to the Council Meeting of January 10, 2023.
132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims Pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Sandra Avelar for alleged personal injury; police deadly force on September 16, 2022.
2. Frank Castro for alleged personal injury; slip and fall (SoFi Stadium) on May 28, 2022.
3. David Hagopian for alleged personal injury; dangerous condition on sidewalk on April 25, 2022 .
B. Deny Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim under Government Code, Section 911.6:
1. Jennifer Lanchinebre for alleged personal injury; tripped on a rope (SoFi Stadium) on December 2, 2021.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seco nded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Reject claims listed as A-1 through A-3; and 2) De ny application 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.
MINUTES. It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the Minutes for the City Council Meeting held on October 18 , 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 .
December 13 , 2022
3 1 26 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR- RECORDER ’S OFFICE (COUNTY) . Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder ’s Office (County) for the Special Municipal Election held on November 2, 2021.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby authoriz e payment in the amount of $570,000. 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 TO ADVANCED FUND S AGREEMENT NO. 20-168 APPROVED – ARYA PREMIERE COLLECTIONS, LLC ; THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 20-169 APPROVED – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (EAS) ; RESOLUTION NO. 23-28 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 BUDGET. Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a second amendment to Advance Funds Agree ment No. 20-168 with ARYA Premiere Collectio ns, LLC, to modify the Consultant Services and increase the amount by $48,190 (total of $167,492.50 ) to cover the cost of environmental services associated with a proposed hotel at 3818 -3820 West 102 nd Street.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Second Amendment to Advance Funds Agreement No. 20-168; 2) Approve a third amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 20-169 with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to extend the term to December 2023, amend the scope of work, and increase the amount by $48,190 (total of $167 ,492.50), to prepare the necessary environmental documents required for the proposed hotel development; and 3) Adopt Resolution No . 23-28 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET TO
MODIFY A CONSULTANT ’S SERVICES
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. 23- 29 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 BUDGET. Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt the resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget to carry over prior year encumbrances into the current fis cal year.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 23- 29 entitl ed:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET TO ROLL PRIOR
YEAR ENCUMBRANC ES INTO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
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.
131 .9 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – TAXI PRODUCTIONS. Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment to TAXI Productions , for public service announcements conducted on the KJLH Radio Station on behalf of the Housing Protection Department.
December 13 , 2022
4 It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $7,500. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – CITY OF HAWTHORNE ; RESOLUTION NO. 23- 30 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET. Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of invoices submitted by City of Hawthorne for supplemental law enfor cement services.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Authorize payment in the total amount of $227 ,653 .75 ; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23- 30 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET TO INCLUDE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $227,653.75
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- 082 APPROVED – AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. (AXON).
Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a five (5)-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Axon) , to provide TASER 7 devices, accessories, replenishments , training, and warranty coverage.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does her eby approve Agreement No. 23-082 in the total amount of $404,478.31. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 23- 083 APPROVED – FAIR MOUNT TIRE AND RUBBER, INC. Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a one (1)- year Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Fairmount Tire and Rubber, Inc., for the purchase of Goodyear Tires.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 23- 083 in an amount not to exceed $80,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Mem bers Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. 19-054 APPROVED – ITERIS, INC.
Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 19-054 with Iteris, Inc. extending the term by twelve (12) months to December 31, 2023, to provide design and engineering services during the construction phase for the Traffic Management Center.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 19-054. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote :
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
December 13 , 2022
5 183 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 22-011 APPROVED – TERRY A.
HAYES ASSOCIATES (TAHA), INC. ; RESOLUTION NO. 23-31 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET. Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No, 2 to Agreement No, 22-011 with Terry A. Hayes Associates (TAHA) , Inc. for Environmental Consulting Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22-011 in an additional amount not to exceed $175,000 (total contract not to exceed $898,336); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23- 31 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.
142 PUBLIC HEARING SET – AMENDING THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO REFLECT A YEAR-OVER-YEAR 8% INCREASE IN THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS CONSUMER PRICE INDEX. Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members set a Public Hearing to accept public comment on amending the City of Inglewood Master Fee Schedule to reflect a year-over-year 8% increase in the U.S.
Bure au of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Mayor Butts set the public hearing for February 7, 2023 . 101 REPORTS – CITY MANAGER. City Manager , Artie Fields introduce d Thomas Bunn, Video and Social Media Manager to present the annual report for the City of Inglewood.
Thomas Bunn, Video and Social Media Manager, thanked his team members, KD, Carlos, and new staff assistant Alani. He stated he works with a team of talented filmmakers and photographers and presented the 2022 Year-in-Review Video for the City of Inglewood.
126 RESOLUTION NO. 23- 32 ADOPTED – GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ; RESOLUTION NO. 23- 33 ADOPTED – CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF A RUNOFF ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER FOR DISTRICT 1 TO BE HELD ON MARCH 7, 2023 ; RESOLUTION NO. 23- 34 ADOPTED – REQUESTING THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED SERVICES RELATING TO THE RUNOFF ELECTION. Staff report dated December 13, 2022, was presented recommending adoption of a resolution reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, declaring the results and other matters as required by law.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-32 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULTS, AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
December 13 , 2022
6 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-33 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023, FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT NO. 1 AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER
and ; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23-34 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO DIRECT THE REGISTRAT-
RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO ADMINISTER, MANAGE AND
OVERSEE THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD ’S RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Butts.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, congratulated the Mayor on winning the Election for another 4-year term. She stated that her and the Deputy dropped off toys for Council Member Dotson ’s toy drive, donated canned goods to Council Member Padilla ’s food drive, and informed Council Member Faulk that whatever the need was in her district she would donate .
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.
Caller (Name Unknown) spoke about the observations over the year regarding administration. She listed several employees who she felt were unprofessional and ignored her. Finally, she requested return phone calls or emails and stated how unsatisfied she was with the Council.
Caller (Name Unknown) spoke concerning the meeting not being televised on Chanel 35.
She stated that she called the City Clerk ’s Office and was provide with the access code for the meeting. Finally, she stated that she would send an email regarding the money allocated for the unhoused and the rent relief program.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke regarding the Mayoral Election. He stated his job was to look for Santa Claus and unseat Council Member Dotson. Finally, he commented on the continuance of Agenda Item No. PH-1, and the Annual Turkey Giveaway.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts expressed his gratitude to the City of Inglewood Employees and declared th e meeting adjourned , at the hour of 2:5 6 p.m.
Approved this 31 st day of January , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor
December 13 , 2022
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