Inglewood, California
January 31, 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Butts called the City Council into Closed Session at the hour of 1:01 p.m.
The City Clerk announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor Butts, Council Members Dotson, Padilla, and Faulk; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
City officials and personnel present for closed session were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk
Artie Fields City Manager
Ken Campos City Attorney
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on the Closed Session Item No. CS-1.
Marvin McCoy spoke concerning broadcasting Closed Sessions. He also discussed his dissatisfaction with CS-1 and stated that the City should consider settling this matter as soon as possible.
Mayor Butts recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:06 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 Butts called the City Council into joint session with the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority at the hour of 2:01 p.m.
The City Clerk/Successor 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, and Faulk; and
Absent: Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member/Parking Authority Member/ Joint
Powers Authority Member Morales.
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Parking 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, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority.
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2 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.
Marvin McCoy, District 2 resident, commented on Agenda Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9, and O-1.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item No. O-1, Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-07, approving Zoning Code Amendment 2022-005 (ZCA 2022-005) to modify miscellaneous regulations in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code. 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 Padilla that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agenc y/Housing Authority dated January 27, 2023 , in the amount o f $5,087,331.98 , 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, Faulk, and Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman / Housing Authority Chairman Butts;
Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Morales.
125 CLAIMS REJECTED. Letters from the City Attorney ’s Office recommending the following:
A. Reject Claim Pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1 . Jose Vazquez for alleged vehicle damage; towing on December 6, 2022.
B. Reject Insufficient Claim Pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Eddy Delacruz for alleged windshield damage; street maintenance on December 7, 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, 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 Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
126 MINUTES. It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the Minutes for the City Council Meetings held on December 6, 2022, and December 13, 2022, be approved. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
101 THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 20-031 APPROVED – CALIFORNIA CITIES GAMING AUTHORITY. Staff report dated January 31, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Third Amendment to Agreement No. 20-031 (the California Cities Gaming Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement) to admit the City of Bell as a Member.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve third amendment to Agreement No. 20-031. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
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3 1 78 AGREEMENT NO. 23-119 APPROVED – GALLS, LLC; PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – GALLS, LLC . Staff repor t dated January 31, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a two (2)-year agreement with Galls, LLC (with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1)-year terms) to provide uniforms, accessories, supplies, and related services.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Agreement No. 23-119 in an amount not to exceed $110,000 per City fiscal year (total not to exceed $220,000); and 2) Authorize payment of invoices submitted by Galls, LLC, for uniforms, accessories, supplies, and related services, in a total amount of $13,247.77. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
178 PAYMENT A UTHORIZED – PERFORMANCE TRUCK REPAIR, INC . Staff report dated January 31, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of two (2) invoices submitted by Performance Truck Repair, Inc., for repair services. (General Fund)
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the total amount of $
12,209.86. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
178 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – ROBOTEX, INC. Staff report dated January 31, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by RoboteX, Inc., for tactical robot repair.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $ 3,582.83. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-120 APPROVED – ARDURRA GROUP, INC. Staff report dated January 31, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agr eement with Ardurra Group, Inc. (Consultant), for a feasibility study on the Inglewood New Morningside Reservoir Design Project, per RFP-0183.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby award contract and approve Agreement No. 23-120 in a total amount not to exceed $85,067.20 (includes City controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency, in an amount not to exceed $7,734.20). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
183 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – BRADEN CONSULTING (CONSULTANT). Staff report dated January 31, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of invoices submitted by Braden Consulting (Consultant) for professional management services.
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4 It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the total amount of $25,947. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
301 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 10-66 APPROVED – SKY POSTERS. INC. Staff report dated January 31, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 10- 66 with Sky Posters, Inc., to extend the display of super graphic wall sign outdoor advertising.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 10-66. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
301 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 10-68 APPROVED – PEARL MEDIA, LLC.
Staff report dated January 31, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 10-68 with Pearl Media, LLC, to extend the display of super graphic wall sign outdoor advertising.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 10-68. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
131.8 RESOLUTION NO. 23-52 ADOPTED – ADOPTION OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING WAITING LIST POLICY MANUAL AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO AMEND THE MANUAL. Staff report dated January 31, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution adopting the Affordable Housing Waiting List Policy Manual and authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the Manual, from time to time and as necessary, without City Council approval, provided that amendments are reported at the next available City Council Meeting.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-52 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING WAITING LIST
POLICY MANUAL AND AUTHORIZ ING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO AMEND THE MANUAL be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
301 PUBLIC HEARING SET- GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-001 FOR ADOPTION OF THE 2021-2029 INGLEWOOD HOUSING ELEMENT. Staff report dated January 31, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 2023-001 for adoption of the 2021-2029 Inglewood Housing Element.
Mayor Butts set the public hearing for February 14, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. 183 PUBLIC HEARING SET – ADOPTION OF RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROJECT.
Staff report dated January 31, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members set a Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the Relocation Plan for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.
Mayor Butts set the public hearing for March 14, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. 301 ORDINANCE NO. 23-07 ADOPTED – ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2022-005 (ZCA 2022-005) TO MODIFY MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 12 OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE.
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5 Staff report dated January 31, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 23-07, approving Zoning Code Amendment 2022-005 (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 Schools, Liquor Store State Code References, Signage Regulation Consistency, and Floor Area Definition, Citywide.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that further reading be waived. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
Thereupon, it was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that 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
S , LIQUOR STORE STATE CODE REFERENCES, SIGNAGE REGULATION CONSISTENCY, AND FLOOR AREA DEFINITION
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which was introduced at the meeting held on January 24, 2023, be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales .
132.9 CLOSED SESSION – PENDING LITIAGATION – MELANIE MCDADE- DICKENS V. CITY OF INGLEWOOD, ET AL. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Counc il Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Melanie McDade-Dickens v. City of Inglewood, et al.; LASC Case No.: 21STCV02999.
Status Provided.
126 CITY CLERK – MONTHLY TREASURER ’S REPORT. Staff report dated January 31, 2023, was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the Month ending November 30, 2022.
Mayor Butts ordered the report received and filed.
PUBLIC REMARKS. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on any matter connected with City business not elsewhere considered on the Agenda.
Speaker (Name Unknown) thanked the Council for allowing him to speak on the Agenda.
He discussed the works of Dr. Charles Lieber and requested that the Council take a look at his record.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commended the City on the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project presentation. She stated that she attended the presentation at Miracle Theatre and was able to speak with some of the presenters. The speaker also noted that the presentation was well put together and gave valuable information to the community.
Additionally, she added that more people should be made aware so that they can understand what ’s going on with the ITC. Furthermore, the speaker discussed the homeless count and the need for assistance for the unhoused community. Finally, she addressed a murder in the City and requested additional police force and protection.
January 31, 2023
6 Shirley Banks complained about the street construction at Osage and Nutwood. She stated the construction workers were there but left the streets dangerous and inconvenienced residents for a few days. The speaker complained about the confusion of the posted street signs and addressed the need for parking without having to walk three to four blocks. She also discussed wanting to participate in the upcoming election and the unsightly lots at Prairie & Manchester and Prairie & Kelso. (Name Unknown) spoke about the approval of minutes from December 6, 2022, and December 13, 2022. She questioned if the Housing Authority would pull people off the waiting list for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) or the Homeless Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (HTBRA) Programs since COVID-19 rental relief was over. Additionally, the speaker addressed the 10-year waiting list for the TBRA and HTBRA and requested a status on the allocated funds once the minutes were approved. Finally, she asked if she should call the Housing Authority afterward.
There being no further business to be presented , Mayor Butts congratulated the s taff of the City of Inglewood and Lisa Trifiletti & Trifiletti Con sulting. The Mayor also thanked the Council for giving him the confidence to lead as CEO of the ITC Project and declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Leonca Cahee, Assistant Human Resource Director at the hour of 2:31 p.m.
Approved this 14 th day of March , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor