Inglewood, California
April 18, 2023
1 The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18 , 202 3 , in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Butts called the City Council into Cl osed Session at the hour of 1:00 p.m.
The Acting City Clerk announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: May or Butts, Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, and Faulk ; and
Absent: None.
City officials and personnel present for closed session were as follows:
Angela Allen Acting City Clerk
Ken Campos City Attorney
Louis Atwell Acting City Manager
Christine Padilla Staff Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on Closed Session Item No . CS-1 .
There was no response.
Mayor Butts recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:01 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, and Housing Authority at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
The Acting City Clerk/ Acting Successor Agency Secretary/ Acting Housing Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/ Housing Authority Members Gray , Padilla, Morales , and Faulk; and
Absent: None.
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 Christine Padilla Acting City Clerk/ Staff Assistant
Destinee Wesley Staff Assistant
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, and Housing Authority .
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority on any item on the Agenda s .
Speaker (Name Unknown) commented on a matter not on the Agenda, and was advised to save his comment towards the end of the meeting to address his concern.
April 18, 2023
2 142.9 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/H ousing Authority dated April 13, 2023 , in the amount of $ 6,393,752.65 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 Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts; and
Noes: None .
Council Membe r Gray pulled Agenda Item No. 5, to have a brief discussion. 132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims Pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. David Bullock for alleged property damage (tire); pothole on January 17, 2023.
2. Katrina George for alleged property damage; fallen tree on January 1, 2023.
3. Jerry Hawkins for alleged property damage; water pipe on January 16, 2023.
4. Nicole Richard for alleged property damage (tire and wheel); pothole on December 24, 2022.
5. Rosalyn Rogers for alleged property damage; (tire) pothole on January 10, 2023.
6. Richard Urrea for alleged tire damage; pothole on January 5, 2023.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and se conded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby reject Claims listed as A-1 through A-6. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None .
101 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES OF ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL (DACC). Staff report dated April 18 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the immediate payment of the February 2023 invoice submitted by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) for housing and general animal care and control services provided to the City of Inglewood.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk th at the City Council does hereby authorize immediate payment in the amount of $55,735.91, payable on or before April 25, 2023. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
April 18, 2023
3 1 01 RESOLUTION NO. 23-86 ADOPTED – ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED 2023 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP). Staff report dated April 18, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution adopting the 2023 Updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-86 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE UPDATED LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
THE PLAN TO THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR ’S OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR APPROVAL
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
301 SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 21-147 APPROVED – THE ARROYO GROUP. Staff report dated April 18 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 21-147 with The Arroyo Group, extending the term to December 31, 2024.
Christopher Jackson, Economic and Community Development Department Director presented a brief overview.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby Approve Second Amendment to Agreement No. 21-147.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – CONFIDENTIAL – ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED; WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM OF JOSE FERNANDEZ: CLAIM NO. 20- 146150. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Worker ’s Compensation Claim of Jose Fernandez: Claim Number 20-146150.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
126 REPORTS – ACTING CITY CLERK . The Acting City Clerk, Christine Padilla, reported that the City Clerk attended the blood drive at SoFi Stadium , which was a lovely event. She also reported that April was Autism Acceptance Month.
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) welcomed and congratulated Council Member Gloria Gray. She stated that she looked forward to seeing her on the Council. She also stated that she hoped Council Member Gray would be a voice that speaks on behalf of the people and advocates for what the community wants. Additionally, she mentioned the closure of schools within the Inglewood Unified School District and requested the support of the Council.
April 18, 2023
4 Emmanuel Lupe, Director of Public Relations for the International We Love You Foundation, Southwestern Region, thanked Mayor Butts and Council Members Padilla and Faulk for their attendance and support at the blood drive. He also thanked the rest of the Council Members for their hospitality. He said the International We Love You Foundation mega blood drive was historic. It was the single largest blood drive in the history of Los Angeles County. Emmanuel reported that 1,135 blood donations were collected from donors all over California, including Arizona and Nevada, to join their life-saving efforts. He also reported that their partners at Cedar Sinai Livestreams confirmed that the blood would save over 3,400 lives in local hospitals and medical centers throughout Los Angeles County, including the City of Inglewood. Finally, he added that blood donations had decreased nationwide, and the donations collected on Sunday were valuable.
Council Member Gray left the dais at the hour of 2:28 p.m.
Council Member Gray returned to the dais at the hour of 2:30 p.m.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the me eting adjourned in the memory of Curtis Rogers, Donna Allison, Lenny Sm ith, and Ryan Times at the hour of 2:32 p.m.
Approved this 1 st day of August , 2023 .
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Christine Padilla , Acting City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor