Inglewood, California
April 4, 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, April 4 , 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 Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Joint Powe rs Authority at the hour of 2:01 p.m.
The City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary/Joint Powers Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/ Joint Powers Authority Chairman Butts,
Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing
Authority Members/ Joint Powers Authority Members
Dotson, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: None.
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/ Joint Powers Authority officials and personnel present were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk/Secretary*
Louis Atwell Acting City Manager/ Acting Executive Director* Ken Campos City Attorney/General Counsel*
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Joint Powers Authority.
133 CELEBRATION OF LIFE. Mayor Butts read a Proclamation regarding the Celebration of Life for Wayne Spencer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing 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/ Joint Powers Authority on any item on the Agendas other than the Public H earings .
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on Agenda Item Nos. 6, Authorize payment of an invoice submitted by the City of Manhattan Beach, and 7, Authorize purchase orders to AT&T Services, Inc. and payment authorization of four (4) invoices submitted by FirstNet. 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 M arch 29, 2023, in the amount of $4,588,835.98 , and March 24, 2023, in the amount of $5,056,445.46 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.
April 4, 2023
2 301 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION EA-CE-2022-129 - AFFIRMED; RESOLUTION NO. 23-77 ADOPTED - SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO.
SP-2022-008 (SELF STORAGE FACILITY AT 937-959 WEST HYDE PARK BOULEVARD) WITH APPROPRIATE FINDING AND SUBJECT TO 13 CONDITIONS. The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution approving a certain Special Use Permit request to allow an approximately 70,000 square-foot addition to an existing 156,000 square-foot 6-story self-storage facility on an approximately 74,000 square-foot, M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zoned property at 937-959 West Hyde Park Boulevard, and that notice was given in the time, form and manner as required by law, an affidavit was on file, and communications were received.
The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson received communications via email from John R.
Patterson, who supported Special Use Permit No. SP-2022-008.
Mayor Butts ordered the communications received and filed.
Louis Atwell , Acting City Manager, presented the staff report dated April 4, 2023.
Bernard McCrumby, Senior Planner, presented a brief oral report.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on the matter.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke opposing Special Use Permit No. SP-2022-008 and questioned the Planning Commission ’s decision to deny this project.
Tom Baden stated that he attended the Planning Commission ’s hearing and spoke in opposition to Special Use Permit No. SP-2022-008. He stated that the project was on a local street with heavy traffic. H e also stated people speed through the area and felt it would be an over-improvement. Additionally, he discussed the surprise at the approval of the first stage due to the lack of parking , o ver-improvements , employment, and traffic congestion. Finally, he reiterated his opposition to this project.
Dave Rand spoke in favor of Special Use Permit No. SP-2022-008 stated that it would expand the facility next door. He also noted that his client believed there was a need for this project. He addressed the low impact on traffic, the community, and parking congestion.
Additionally, he added that the project was the best use in terms of disturbances and effects on the neighborhood. Furthermore, he addressed the addition of additional public storage by expanding an existing facility that leases successfully. Finally, he requested the project's approval and agreed with the Planning Staff's conditions of approval.
Erick Harold spoke in opposition to Special Use Permit No. SP-2022-008 stated that it was an eyesore for the community. He noted the existing building reminded him of jail and didn ’t want it in the community. He also stated that the area was supposed to be high- tech, but the building was a big blob. He addressed a public storage facility on Hyde Park and the land used to store RVs. Finally, he discussed the lack of need for additional seven-story high-rise buildings and the loss of employment.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke in opposition to Special Use Permit No. SP-2022-008 stated that he lives down the street from the building and that building another one would be insane. He also noted that the big white building does not belong on that street in Inglewood. He addressed nearby storage facilities and questioned how many storage facilities were needed. Finally, he reiterated that another s torage facility was not needed .
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:18 p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby: 1) Affirm the categorical exemption EA-CE-2022-129; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-77 entitled:
April 4, 2023
3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CERTAIN SPECIAL USE
PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW AN APPROXIMATELY 70,000 SQUARE- FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 156,000 SQUARE- FOOT 6 STORY SELF-STORAGE, M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONED PROPERTY AT 937-959 WEST HYDE PARK BOULEVARD.
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 HELD – RESOLUTION NO. 23-78 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE. The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider amending the Master Fee Schedule to reflect a year- over-year 8% increase in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) , notice had been given in the time, form, and manner as required by law, an affidavit was on file, and communications were received.
The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson received communications via email from Marvin McCoy, who opposed the amendment to the Master Fee Schedule.
Mayor Butts ordered the communications received and filed.
Louis Atwell , Acting City Manager presented the staff report dated April 4, 2023.
Sharon Koike, Assistant Finance Director/CFO presented a brief oral report.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on the matter.
There was no response.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:29 p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 23-78 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLE WOOD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FEE INCREASES SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT
A, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO AMEND THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
TO REFLECT SAID FEE INCREASES
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 PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROJECT. Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments regarding the City ’s Relocation Plan for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.
Mayor Butts ordered the public hearing to be continued to the Council Meeting of April 11, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
142 BID NO. RFB-0155 REJECTED – PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES. Staff report dated April 4 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members reject all bids for RFB-0155 Publication of Legal Notices and authorize staff to issue a request for proposal for the publication of legal notices.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and se conded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby reject all bids and authorize staff to issue a request for proposal. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and April 4, 2023
4 Noes: None.
160 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – BELL EVENT SERVICES, INC. Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Bell Event Services, Inc., for providing a light tower for the City ’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Festival on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
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 $535.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
160 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – ELEVATE CULTURE CORPORATION. Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted to Elevate Culture Corporation, for provi sion of Talent and Stage Production Services for the City ’s 2023 King Day Celebration.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Members Padilla that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $3,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
160 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – HARRIS STEEL FENCE CO. INC. Staff report dated April 4 , 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize pa yment of an invoice submitted by Harris Steel Fence Co. Inc., for repair of the ballfield fence at Darby Park.
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 $10,000. 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 MANHATTAN BEACH . Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize pa yment of an invoice submitted by the City of Manhattan Beach for supplemental law enforcement services.
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 $73,945.98. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178&156 PURCHASE ORDER AUTHORIZED – AT&T SERVICES, INC .; PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – FIRSTNET. Staff report dated April 4, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize purchase orders to AT&T Services, Inc. for new cellphones and the related service plans.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby : 1) Authorize purchase orders in a total amount not to exceed $420,673.15; and 2) Authorize payment of four (4) invoices submitted by FirstNet in the total amount of $37,805.86. 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. 23-168 APPROVED – MEHTA MECHANICAL COMPANY, INC. DBA MMC, INC; RESOLUTION NO. 23-79 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET. Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members April 4, 2023
5 award a contract and approve an agreement with Mehta Mechanical Company, Inc. dba MMC, Inc. (Contractor) , using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funds, for the North Inglewood Booster Pump No. 3 Replacement Project, per Bid No. CB-23-05.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Award contract and approve Agreement No. 23-168 in a total amount not to exceed $81,400 (includes an additional City controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $7,400); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-79 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISAL YEAR 2022-23
BUDGET TO FUND THE INGLEWOOD NORTH INGLEWOOD BOOSTER PUMP NUMBER 3 REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AGREEMENT NO. 23-169 APPROVED – ENERWIS E GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., DBA CPOWER (CPOWER) . Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a renewal with Enerwise Global Technologies, Inc., dba CPower (CPower), to serve as a Curtailment Service Provider for Southern California Edison ’s (SCE) “ SCE Resource Adequacy Addendum ” (RA).
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 23-169. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 03.3 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-170 APPROVED – S&L SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (S&L) ; RESOLUTION NO. 23-80 ADOPED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET . Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with S&L Specialty Construction, Inc. (S&L) to provide sound insulation work on 45 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 36), per Bid No. CB-23-06.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby : 1) Award a contract and approve Agreement No. 23-170 in a total amount not to exceed $2,384,595 (includes a City controlled and directed 10% contingency of $214,200 and Special Expenses of $28,395) and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-80 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE YEAR 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.
101 AGREEMENT NO. 23-171 APPROVED – DYNAMIC PLANNING, LLC (DP+S); PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INVOICES AUTHORIZED – DYNAMIC PLANNING, LLC; RESOLUTION NO. 23-81 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET . Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with Dynamic Planning, LLC (DP+S) for work related to the City ’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
It was moved by Council Member Dotson , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Agreement No. 23-171 in the total amount of $6,543.75; 2) Authorize payment of outstanding invoices submitted by Dynamic Planning, April 4, 2023
6 LLC for work related to the City ’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, in the total amount of $45,846.26; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23-81 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET TO FUND AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY ’S HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (HMP) The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
301 RESOLUTION NO. 23-82 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM ;
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT APPLICATION
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM. Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution authorizing application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and se conded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-82 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN
THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
and ; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit an application with the State of California for the Prohousing Designation Program. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 ORDINANCE NO. 23-09 ADOPTED – STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL AND AMENDING ARTICLE 16 OF CHAPTER 10 (PUBLIC WORKS) OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL REVISIONS PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM . Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 23- 09, regarding Stormwater Management and Discharge Control and amending Article 16 of Chapter 10 (Public Wor ks) of the Inglewood Municipal C ode to include additional revisions pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System .
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that further reading be waived. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
Thereupon, it was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Ordinance No. 23-09 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFOR NIA REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND
DISCHARGE CONTROL AND AMENDING ARTICLE 16 OF CHAPTER 10
OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
REVISIONS PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MUNICI PAL
SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM
which was introduced at the meeting held March 21, 2023, be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Dotson, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and April 4, 2023
7 Noes: None.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, congratulated Council Member Padilla and the Office of Emergency Services for the Earthquake Preparedness Event held on March 25, 2023. She reported a lot of pertinent information was shared at the event; two of her staff members won prizes and the she experienced the 7.0 earthquake . She also reported about the Easter Egg Hunt she attended, hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. Additionally, she notified residents about her podcast, with special appearances by the Mayor, Councilwoman Faulk, Yake ma Decatur, and Dr. Crystal McGlover. Furthermore, the City Clerk thanked Council Member Dotson for all his dedica tion, hard work, and service to the City of Inglewood . Finally, she wished Council Member Dotson a farewell . 126 MONTHLY TREASURER ’S REPORT . Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the Month ending February 28, 2023 .
Mayor Butts ordered the report received and filed.
126 RESOLUTION NO. 23-83 ADOPTED – RUNOFF ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 7, 2023 . Staff report dated April 4, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution reciting the fact of a Municipal Runoff Election for Council District 1, held on March 7, 2023, declaring the results and such other matters as required by law.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 23-83 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF A RUNOF F ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 7, 2023, DECLARING THE RESULTS, AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
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.
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.
Jasmine Guerrero, Senate District 35 Representative, thanked Council Member Dotson for his years of service and read a certificate on behalf of Senator Steven Bradford, 35th State Senate.
Daniel Wise, Jr., thanked the M ayor for his association with Mr. Kroenke and bringing the Rams, Chargers, and Clippers to Inglewood.
Mashairi Muir, Inglewood Unified School District Educator, expressed her gratitude to Mayor Butts and Council Member Padilla for speaking at Read Across America at La Tijera Elementary last month. She said on behalf of the principal, staff, and students how appreciative they were for the Mayor and Council Member to read and speak to them about what they do in the City. Finally, she stated that a few students wrote gratitude notes, and one would like to talk.
Joshua Muir, a La Tijera student, read a note on behalf of the students thanking the Mayor for speaking to the students; bringing the YOLA Music Center to Inglewood , where April 4, 2023
8 several students attend ; and attending the latest YOLA c oncert. He stated the Mayor was doing a great job and was grateful for his leadership. He also thanked the Mayor for the Rams Stadium, and Clippers Stadium. Finally, he mentioned maybe one day working at one of the stadiums, being an owner and great leader like the Mayor.
William West, District 1 Commissioner, thanked Council Member Dotson for his many years of service to the City. He stated that he was always there every time they called Council Member Dotson. He also thanked the Council Member personally for his leadership and mentorship. He addressed the length of time working with Council Member Dotson and the positive things he has helped do around the City. Additionally , he addressed the positive feedback he has received and how much Inglewood has grown, which Council Member Dotson was a part of. Finally, he thanked Council Member Dotson and wished him good luck on his future endeavors.
Don Nicholson, the husband of Airport Commissioner Bernadette Nicholson, asked the Mayor and Council Members to speak to their appointees about meeting in person instead of on Zoom. He also stated that neither he nor his wife thinks it ’s necessary to continue meeting via Zoom.
Kyle Patterson, a Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters representative, spoke about construction tax fraud. He stated that construction tax fraud cheats communities out of an estimated 8.4 billion dollars in annual tax revenue. He also said that billions of dollars in lost revenue could help build and renovate schools; repair roads; care for veterans; shelter homelessness victims; and fund central public programs.
Additionally, he added that the prevalence of construction industry tax fraud has reached crisis levels and must stop. He mentioned an event hosted by the Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters called "National Tax Fraud Day of Action" to raise awareness about construction industry tax fraud. Finally, he thanked the Council for helping stand against tax fraud and waste theft.
Sakiva Hutchinson spoke in opposition to the transit connector. She stated several reasons for her opposition, such as traffic issues in the 8th Avenue Corridor. She also stated that there had been multiple traffic collisions and violence, including the wreck of her and her neighbor's home. Finally, she added that the block club has attempted to engage with Inglewood, Los Angeles City, and County and has not mitigated the issue.
Council Member Morales left the dais at the hour of 2:54 p.m.
Carmina Lopez, Los Angeles County Regional Parks & Open Space District Representative, spoke concerning Measure A funding approved by 75% of Los Angeles County voters in November 2016. She stated that the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides technical assistance primarily through grant funding through LA County to cities identified as high-need or very high-need regarding parkland. Carmina reported an acute need based on the city's status in July 2022, and $285,000 was allocated to the City of Inglewood.
She also stated that the funding aimed to increase the city's overall park acreage. Furthermore, she reported that the City had completed the first step in accessing the funds, and the TAP team wanted to ensure that funds were used by December 31, 2024. Finally, she stated that the TAP team's goal was assisting the City of Inglewood in starting the park project.
Council Member Morales returned to the dais at the hour of 2:56 p.m. 133 ACCOMMODATION – GEORGE W. DOTSON. The City of Inglewood presented Council Member George W. Dotson with an Accommodation from the City of Inglewood for his nine years of exemplary service as a Council Member, a former Planning Commissioner, and for being a resident for 54 years.
REMARKS – COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE W. DOTSON. Council
Member Dotson stated that after listening to the Mayor and Council Members, he realized he did well serving as District 1 Council Member. He said he didn't waste his time, and the Mayor and Council members became his second family. He also noted that no one April 4, 2023
9 expected them to do what they did as a team, but it took teamwork. Council Member Dotson added that he might be leaving the City C ouncil but still felt he was part of the team. He told the Mayor and Council Members to keep up the teamwork because that makes the dream work.
Furthermore, he thanked God, his wife and family, the commissioners, and team members. He also thanked Louis Atwell and the Public Works Department; Sabrina Barnes and the Parks and Recreation Department; Chris Jackson and the Planning Department; and the constituents. Finally, he stated that it was a pleasure working with everyone.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts thanked T awanna Black, Council Member Dotson ’s Assistant, and declared the me eting adjourned at the hour of 3:28 p.m.
Approved this 25 th day of July , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor