Inglewood, California
March 14, 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regu lar meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 , 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 Succe ssor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powe rs Authority at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
MAYOR BUTTS COMMENTS. Mayor Butts read the Rules of Decorum.
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, 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*
Ken Campos City Attorney/General Counsel*
Louis Atwell Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Christine Padilla Acting City Clerk
Destinee Wesley Staff Assistant
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority.
MAYOR BUTTS COMMENTS. Mayor Butts read an announcement from the Housing Protection Department regarding the mandatory residential rental registration requirements .
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/Success or Agency/Housing Authority /Parking Authority/Joint Powers Authority on any item on the Agendas , other than the public hearing .
The Acting City Clerk announced that public comments were received via email and distributed to the Mayor and Council Members.
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on the reading of the Rules of Decorum. He also commented on the Presentation of the Inglewood Transit Connector Program Business Relocation Plan.
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 Dotson that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/ Housing Authority dated March 10, 2023, in the amount of $4,381,722.69 , dated March 2, 2023, in the amount of $4,468,952.33 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 .
March 14, 2023
2 183 PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROJECT. Staff report dated March 14, 2023, was presented to consider adoption of a resolution adopting the Relocation Plan for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.
Mayor Butts ordered the public hearing to be continued to the Council Meeting of April 4, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION – INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROGRAM BUSINESS RELOCATION PLAN.
Lisa Trifiletti, Project Manager for the ITC Project, presented an overview of the program's business relocation plan and outreach efforts to date. She discussed the goals, the substance of the relocation plan, the type of relocation assistance, and the next steps. She stated the project continued to move forward at a record pace and the project achieves significant ridership for transit, reduces traffic congestion, and supports the City of Inglewood's climate change goals. Additionally, Lisa mentioned local hiring requirements to create opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses and the completion of the project before the Olympics. Furthermore, she discussed the unfortunate relocation of 44 business, which were notified as part of the 2018-2019 environmental documents. In her discussion, she referenced a chart showing the relocation of 21 businesses at the Market Street Station and 17 at the Hardy Street Station. In conclusion, she reviewed the objectives and challenges of the plan, continued outreach, what businesses would experience, financial assistance, other business support programs, hiring opportunities, and the next steps.
Councilwoman Faulk asked for an update on the Vons Supermarket relocation.
Lisa Trifiletti stated that the project required a maintenance facility, and an automated system was required. She also noted that finding the most suitable place for a facility was tough and that they had looked at several options. Additionally, Lisa added that the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was recirculated as they began collaborating with Vons Supermarket. Vons would rebuild at their current location. She addressed the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Vons, including the rebuild in the exact location of the maintenance facility but with a smaller footprint. Lisa reiterated that the project was advancing quickly with the design, engineering, and federal process, and feedback was received from the three bidder teams.
Furthermore, she addressed how to keep Vons Supermarket in its current location and find another home for the maintenance facility. She stated, t his could potentially be at the first station. She said they are studying to ensure that placing the maintenance facility at the first station fits within the environmental impact envelopes that were cleared to be done in a well-designed manner with less construction. Finally, she stated that they would bring their findings back once all research was done for Council ’s approval.
Council Member Padilla thanked Lisa Trifiletti and her team for their outreach to the community, including the Spanish-speaking community.
Council Member Morales thanked Lisa Trifiletti and her team for their outreach to the community, including the Spanish-speaking community. He also addressed Vons Supermarket relocation, the federal process, and sensitivity to businesses.
Mayor Butts discussed the project's cost, the requirements to receive federal funding, and the project benefits the future generation. He stated transportation doesn't remain stagnant and must be based on future expectations. Additionally, he reiterated the benefits of the project to the City of Inglewood. Finally, the Mayor thanked Lisa Trifiletti and her team on a job well done.
132 CLAIM DENIED. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the March 14, 2023
3 following:
A. Reject Claim Pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1) Royce Varela (minor) for alleged personal injury; dangerous condition at Worthington Elementary School on August 31, 2022 .
It w as moved by Council Member Morales , and se conded by Council Member Faulk that the City C ouncil does hereby reject claim listed as A-1. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla , Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None .
125 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – NOSSAMAN, LLP ( “ SPECIAL COUNSEL ” ). Staff report dated March 14, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of two outstanding invoices (Attorney-Client Privileged) submitted by Nossaman, LLP ( “ Special Counsel ” ), for legal services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in a total amount not to exceed $50,194.50. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
156 AGREEMENT NO. 23-151 APPROVED – ETECH CONSULTING, LLC. Staff report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a two-year agreement with ETech Consulting, LLC , for Accela software customization.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 23-151 in a total amount not to exceed $200,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
167 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – PASSPORT LABS, INC. (PASSPORT). Staff report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of outstanding invoices submitted by Passport Labs, Inc. (Passport), for work related to the software licenses, processing, collections, and other services associated with Inglewood City parking citations .
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the total amount of $366,256.76. 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. 23-152 APPROVED – LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS (LEXISNEXIS); RESOLUTION NO. 23-67 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET . Staff report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a three (3)-year agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LexisNexis) for access to Accurint Virtual Crime Center.
It w as moved by Council Member Morales , and se conded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Agreement No. 23-152; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-67 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET
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 – LEVERAGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Staff March 14, 2023
4 report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of invoices submitted by Leverage Information Systems, for camera installation services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the total amount of $6,289.79. 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. 23-153 APPROVED – JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC. Staff report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (Vendor), for the supply and delivery of liquid chlorine to the City of Inglewood ’s (City) Sanford T. Anderson Water Treatment Plant (WTP), per Bid No. RFB-0156 .
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. 23-153 in an amount not to exceed $383,148. 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 APPROVED – TEREX; RESOLUTION NO. 23-68 ADOP T ED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET. Staff report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a cooperative purchase agreement with Terex for the purchase agreement with Terex for the purchase of two (2) 2023 Terex Hi-Ranger LT40 Articulating/Telescoping Bucket Trucks, per Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (Contract No. 110421-TER).
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Cooperative purchase agreement in the amount of $376,976; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-68 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET TO PURCHASE TWO 2023 TEREX HI-RANGER LT40 ARTICULATING/ TEL ESCOPING
BUCKET TRUCK
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AGREEMENT NO. 23-155 APPROVED – GEO SEARCH INC. Staff report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the demonstration of underground utility search and cavity detection using ground penetrating radar & 3D mapping technology performed by Geo Search Inc. for “ no fee ” .
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement No. 23-155. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
March 14, 2023
5 MINUTES. It was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the Minut es for the City Council Meeting held on January 24, 2023, be approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk ; Noes: None; and
Abstain: Mayor Butts.
MINUTES. It was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the Minut es for the City Council Meeting held on January 31 , 2023, be approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts ; Noes: None; and
Abstain: Council Member Morales.
131.8 RESOLUTION NO. 23 -69 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE FOR SUBMISSION OF A JOINT APPLICATION
TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF INGLEWOOD WITH VENICE COMMUNITY HOUSING AND THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA . Staff report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a joint application, on behalf of the City of Inglewood (co-applicant), with Venice Community Housing (VCH) (applicant) and the City of Santa Monica (co-applicant) to apply for Grant Funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program.
It w as moved by Council Member Morales , and se conded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 23-69 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
SUBMIT A JOINT APPLICATION WITH VENICE COMMUNITY HOUSING
AND THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM T HE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUS ING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
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.
183 RESOLUTION NO. 23-70 ADOPTED – CONFIRMING AND RATIFYING THE MAYOR ’S EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION RELATING TO THE RECENT FRIGID WINTER STORMS. Staff report dated March 14, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution of the Inglewood City Council confirming and ratifying the emergency proclamation of the Mayor relating to the recent frigid winter storms.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-70 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AND RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY
PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR RELATING TO RECENT FRIGID
WINTER STORMS
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.
March 14, 2023
6 126 MONTHLY TREASURER ’S REPORT. Staff report dated March 14, 2023, was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the Month ending January 31, 2023.
Mayor Butts ordered the report received and filed.
127.1 COUNCIL INITIATIVE
Council Member Faulk:
CITY SPONSORSHIP APPROVED – ANNUAL WOMEN ROCK
EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT. Initiative by Council Member Dionne Faulk requesting approval of City Sponsorship of the Women Rock Empowerment Summit presented by the City of Inglewood, Council Member Dionne Faulk, and City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson, to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Inglewood Senior Center. Located at 111 North Locust Street , Inglewood, CA 90301.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve the City Sponsorship of the Annual Women Rock Empowerment Summit. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
114 APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COMMISSION RATIFIED – DISTRICT 2. Upon recommendation of Council Member Padilla, Mayor Butts appointed Olivia Alvitre to the Arts Commission representing Councilmanic District 2 for the term ending November 2026. The appointment was carried and ratified by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
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.
Paula Laliaga , District 3 resident, spoke about the transit connector. She commended the staff for their education, outreach, presentation, and ensuring businesses are taken care of.
She opposed the transit connector because of the administration's mistrust. Additionally, she discussed how much money it would take according to the state audit and the 44 businesses being relocated. Finally, she addressed term limits.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting ad journed in memory of Wayne Spenc er , Yolanda Concias , Oscar Lopez, and Ernest Nicholas , at the hou r of 3:06 p.m.
Approved this 16 day of May , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor