Inglewood, California
January 24, 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTMENT. It was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Dotson that the City Council does hereby appoint Coun cil Member Morales as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales called the City Council into Closed Session at the hour of 1:01 p.m.
The City Clerk announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, and Faulk ; and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
City officials and personnel present for closed session were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk
Ken Campos City Attorney
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENTS R EGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM . Mayor Pro Tem Morales inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Co uncil on Closed Session Item No . CS-1 .
There was no response.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:02 p.m. for Closed Session Item No. CS-1 .
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Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our Country, Mayor Pro Tem Morales 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 Pro Tem / Successor Agency Chairman Pro Tem /Housing Authority Chairman Pro Tem Morales, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing Authority Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk and ;
Absent: Mayor/Housing Authority Chairman/Successor Agency Chairman Butts.
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
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2 * Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, and Housing Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor Pro Tem /Successor Agency Chairman Pro Tem /Housing Authority Chairman Pro Tem Morales 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 Agenda Item Nos. 2, Letters from the Office of the City Attorney Rejecting Claims, and Rejecting Insufficient Claim in accordance with Government Code Section 913, 3, Retroactive approval authorizing the Mayor to immediately sign the California Form 602 for the 2023-2024 State of California Legislative Session, 6, Approval of a Retail Center Lease with Hollywood Park Retail/Commercial Investors, LLC (HPRCI) for use of space within SoFi Stadium, and 7, Establishment of the Inglewood Transit Connector Public Art Program. 142.9 PAYMENT OF WARRANTS AND BILLS. It was moved by Council Member/ Successor Agency Member / Housing Authority Me mber Faulk , and seconded by Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Padilla that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/H ousing Authority dated January 19, 2023, in the amount of $1,360,482.64 and dated January 13, 2023, in the amount of $5,096,209.07 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 Aut hority Members Dotson, Padilla, and Mayor Pro Tem /Successor Agency Chairman Pro Tem /Housing Authority Chairman Pro Tem Morales ;
Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts. 301 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (EA-CE-2022-114) AFFIRMED; ORDINANCE NO. 23-07 INTRODUCED – ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2022-005 TO MODIFY MISCELLANEOUR REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 12 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE. The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment 2022-005 (ZCA-2022-005) to modify miscellaneous regulation in Chapter 12 (Planning and Zoning) of the Inglewood Municipal Code related to Residential Accessory Structures, Downtown Inglewood Development Standard Consistency, Cosmetology Schools, Liquor Store State Code References, Signage Regulation Consistency, and Floor Area Definition Citywide, and that notice was given in the time, form and manner as required by law, and no communications were received.
Artie Field s, City Manager, presented the Staff R eport dated January 24, 2023.
Christopher E. Jackson, Sr., Economic and Community Development Department Director, gave a brief oral report.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on this matter.
Speaker (Name Unknown) inquired about a homeless shelter all year round. She stated the City has one from November to February for the cold weather months, and afterward, the unhoused are on their own.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on the difficulty of seeing the information in the PowerPoint presentation. She also stated she wasn't clear about the live workspace and asked if it would be regulated like Air BnB's. Finally, the speaker asked why the information wasn't in the Library Lecture Hall.
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3 Speaker (Name Unknown) complained about the Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOTs) and stated 12 months wasn ’t enough time to pay a 15.5% tax. She addressed the City of Inglewood tax rate being 3.5% higher than Los Angeles County. Finally, the speaker asked if Accessory Dwelling Units and Short Term Rentals would be discussed at the City Council Meeting.
Speaker (Name Unknown) stated he reviewed the staff report and that Air BnB ’s were being allowed in the City based on his knowledge and the presentation. He also addressed an applicant who had applied for a beauty salon permit.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:20 p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby Affirm Categorical Exemption (EA-CE- 2022-114). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem 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, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
Thereupon, Ordinance No. 23-07 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING EA-CA-2022-114 AND
APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA 2022-005 TO MODIFY
MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 12 OF THE
INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, DOWNTOWN INGLEWOOD
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD CONSISTENCY,COSMETOLOGY
SCHOOL, LIQUOR STORE STATE CODE REFERENCES, SIGNAGE
REGULATION CONSISTENCY, AND FLOOR AREA DEFINITION
CITYWIDE
was introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Morales.
132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims Pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Dianna Bright for alleged personal injury ; uneven concrete on March 30, 2022
2. Tandra Ybarra for alleged vehicle damage; collision on September 30, 2022.
B. Reject Insufficient Claim Pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1. Marvin McCoy for alleged failure to provide public records on unknown date.
It wa s moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Reject Claims listed as A-1 and A-2 ; and 2) Reject Claim listed as B-1. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales ; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
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4 101 RETROACTIVE APPROVAL – PROVIDED; RESOLUTION NO. 23-46 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO IMMEDIATELY SIGN THE CALIFORNIA FORM 602 FOR THE 2023-2024 STATE OF CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND ALL FUTURE RELATED DOCUMENTS. Staff report dated January 24, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members provide a retroactive approval authorizing the Mayor to immediately sign the California Form 602 (Lobbying Firm Activity Authorization) for the 2023-2024 State of California Legislative Session, effective December 31, 2022.
It wa s moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council doe s hereby: 1) Provide retroactive approval; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-46 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN CALIFORNIA FORM 602 ( “ LOBBYING FIRM ACTIVITY AUTHORIZATION ” )
AUTHORZING ELLISON WILSON ADVOCACY, LLC TO ENGAGE IN THE
ACTIV ITES OF A LOBBYING FIRM ON BEHAL F OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
301 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23-108 – WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.; THE CODE GROUP, INC; CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.; J. LEE ENGINEERING, INC.; CALIFORNIA CODE SPECIALTIES, INC.; TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC.; INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC.; AND JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. DBA JAS PACIFIC; RESOLUTION NO. 23-47 ADOPTED – TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT NO. 21-141 WITH J. LEE ENGINEERING, INC., CALIFORNIA CODE SPECIALTIES, INC., AND THE CODE GROUP AND AGREEMENT NO. 21-148 WITH J. LEE ENGINEERING, INC., CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., AND INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Staff report dated January 24, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve three (3)-year professional services agreements to provide building plan check and inspection consulting services.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve professional services Agreement No. 23-108 in a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000 with the following consultants:
a) WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.;
b) The Code Group, Inc.;
c) CSG Consultants, Inc.;
d) J. Lee Engineering, Inc.;
e) California Code Specialties, Inc.;
f) True North Compliance Services, Inc.;
g) Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.; and
h) Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services, Inc. dba JAS Pacific; and January 24, 2023
5 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-47 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF AGGREMENT NO. 21-141 WITH J. LEE ENGINEE RING, CAL IFORNIA CODE SPECIALTIES INC., AND VCA CODE AND AGREEMENT NO. 21- 148 WITH J. LEE ENGINEERING, CSG CONSULTANTS AND
INTERWEST CO N SULTING GROUP
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
156 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – VELOSIMO. Staff report dated January 24, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of outstanding invoices submitted by Velosimo for contracting work.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the total amount of $8,370. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
178 RETAIL CENTER LEASE APPROVED – HOLLYWOOD PARK RETAIL/COMMERCIAL INVESTOR, LLC (HPRCI); CHIEF OF POLICE (OR
DESIGNEE) TO APPROVE SIMILAR AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ’S OPERATIONS AT THE RETAIL CENTER
AUTHORIZED, SUBJECT TO PRIOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVED – HPRCI;
CHIEF OF POLICE (OR DESIGNEE) TO APPROVE NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY
ADDITIONAL AMOUNT RELATED TO THE REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED, SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; RESOLUTION NO. 23-48 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET. Staff report dated January 24, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Retail Center Lease with Hollywood Park Retail/Commercial Investors, LLC (HPRCI), for use of space within SoFi Stadium.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Retail Center Lease in an annual amount of $1; 2) Authorize the Chief of Police (or designee) to approve similar agreements related to the Police Department ’s operations at the Retail Center, subject to prior review and approval by the City Attorney; 3) Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with HPRCI in the total amount of $226,216.98 (includes a twenty percent (20%) contingency, in the amount of $37,702.83, for any additional amount as notified by HPRCI) to construct conduit to provide internet service to the aforementioned space within SoFi Stadium; 4) Authorize the Chief of Police (or designee) to approve notifications of any additional amount related to the reimbursement Agreement, so long as the amount does not exceed the twenty percent (20%) contingency of $37,702.83, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23-48 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, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
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6 171&183 ART PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 23-49 APPROVED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET.
Staff report dated January 24, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the establishment of the Inglewood Transit Connector Public Art Program (Art Program).
It was moved by Council M ember Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve the establishment of the Art Program in the amount of $200,000; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-49 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, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
183 RESOLUTION NO. 23-50 ADOPTED – REJECTION OF ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE INGLEWOOD WELL NO. 4 REHABILITATION PROJECT (BID NO. CB 23-01). Staff report dated January 24, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution rejecting all bids submitted for the Inglewood Well No. 4 Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. CB-23-01) and authorizing staff to revise and rebid the project.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 23-50 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR BID CB-23-01 WELL NUMBER 4 REHABILITATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
REVISE AND REBID THE PROJEC T
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
183 AGREEMENT NO. 23-111 APPROVED – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE); MAYOR AUTHORIZED – EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE STUDY; RESOLUTION NO. 23-51 ADOPTED – AME NDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET; CITY CONTROLLED AND DIRECTED 15% CONTINGENCY APPROVED. Staff report dated January 24, 2023 was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) for a Method of Service Study (MOS) for the ITC Project.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Morales that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Agreement No. 23-111; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement for the Study; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23-51 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
and ; 4) Approve a City controlled and directed 15% contingency in an amount not to exceed $15,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
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7 132.6 CLOSED SESSION – PENDING LITIGATION – STEPHANIE MOUTON V. CITY OF INGLEWOOD. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conferenc e with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation p ursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Stephanie Mouton v. City of Inglewood; LASC Case No.: 22STCV12256.
Status Provided; No Action Taken.
101 REPORT – CITY MANANGER. The City Manager, Artie Fields, reported the phone lines being down due to issues with AT&T ’s phone systems. He apologized to residents, businesses, and customers who attempted to contact City Hall on January 23, 2023. He also stated that the phone issues had nothing to do with the City, but he knew residents were frustrated because they couldn ’t get through. Finally, the City Manager stated the issues were resolved.
114.10 APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION RATIFIED – DISTRICT 4. Upon recommendation of Council Member Faulk, Mayor Pro Tem Morales appointed Lois Hale to the Parking and Traffic Commission representing Councilmanic District 4 for the term ending November 2024. The appointment was carried and ratified by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Pro Tem Morales; Noes: None; and
Absent: Mayor Butts.
PUBLIC REMARKS. Mayor Pro Tem Morales 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 concerning the unhoused community. She questioned why Inglewood didn ’t have year-round housing. She also mentioned the unhoused gentleman living in Rogers Park and stated that police were sent out. The speaker also added that when the gentleman moved some of his belongings, someone took the rest of his belongings. Finally, she addressed District 2 Council Member ’s statement from a previous meeting and stated she never received a return phone call.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning housing. She stated she had been on the waiting list and received no feedback. She expressed her displeasure about not obtaining housing and indicated something was wrong.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning the no parking signs displayed on her street due to construction. She stated that the signs are posted, but no one is there working, and residents are made to feel they would receive a ticket if they park there. Additionally, the speaker added that she doesn ’t believe that Council is made aware of the issue. Finally, she requested information on volunteering to work for the election .
Speaker (Name Unknown) addressed District 2 Council Member regarding the four young people murdered in Inglewood and requested the City Council close in their honor.
She also stated that the murders had not received any attention from the Council or the State.
Additionally, she mentioned other murders in another state and the City of Inglewood.
Finally, the speaker discussed people being killed and the unhoused community and stated nothing is being done about it.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning the four young people who were murdered.
The speaker stated that the City used the deaths of the four young people against Air BnB owners to become a transient city. She complained about a letter that she received and the Short Term Rental Moratorium. The speaker discussed issues with keeping her grandmother's house, who she believed slaved for the community. Finally, she stated that she couldn't be proud to live in the City of Inglewood any longer.
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8 Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning the death of April Valentine, who lost her life at Centinela Hospital while giving birth. The speaker requested an investigation be conducted, the doctor's license was revoked, and Centinela Hospital reformed.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning the death of April Valentine, who lost her life at Centinela Hospital while giving birth. She stated that she understood the City had no jurisdiction over the hospital but requested that something be done. Finally, the speaker stated that April ’s voice and life mattered.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning the death of April Valentine, who lost her life at Centinela Hospital while giving birth. She stated that April believed and invested in the City of Inglewood.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning the death of April Valentine, who lost her life at Centinela Hospital while giving birth. He stated that he stood and watched while the doctors and nurses did nothing to help April while she couldn ’t breathe.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Pro Tem Morales declared the mee ting adjourned in the memory of Ernest Blackman, Jacqueline Hawthorne, Eric Johnson, April Valentine, Jayden Griffin, Marneysha Hamilton, Breahna Stines, and Teron Whittiker, Jr., at the hour of 2:53 p.m.
Approved this 14 th day of March , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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Eloy Morales , Jr., Mayor Pro Tem