Inglewood, California
May 2 , 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, May 2 , 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, and Housing Authority at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
The Acting City Clerk/ Acting Successor Agency Secret ary /Acting Housing Authority Secretary a nnounced 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. 180 PROCL AMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2023 , AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK. Mayor Butts read th e proclamation recognizing April 30-May 6, 2023 , as Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk received the proclamation.
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 Agendas.
Speaker (Name Unknown) congratulated the City Clerk ’s Office on a job well done. He also commented on Agenda Item No. 4, Authorization of a payment for an invoice submitted by Vital Medical Services.
142.9 PAYMENT OF WARRANTS AND BILLS. It was moved by Council Member /Successor Agency Member / Housing Authority Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member/Successor Agency Membe r/H ousing Authority Member Padilla that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority dated April 2 7, 2023, in the amount of $3,132 ,041.29 , 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 Mem bers Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman / Housing Authority Chairman Butts; and
Noes: None.
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2 132 CLAIM S DENIED . Letter s from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claim s Pursuant to Government Code Section 913:
1. Evelyn Bragg for alleged personal injury; uneven pavement at 1001 Stadium Drive (Hollywood Park) on September 9, 2022.
2. Brian Grant for alleged tire damage; pothole on March 6, 2023.
3. Lydi Salas for alleged property damage/personal injury; defective sidewalk on December 5, 2022.
4. Kevin Smith for alleged tire damage; pothole on March 19, 2023.
5. Christina Torres for alleged tire damage; pothole on January 16, 2023.
6. Salomon Passariello for alleged personal injury; assaulted by SoFi Stadium Concert attendees on September 4, 2022.
7. Maria Rowe for alleged personal injury; uneven pavement at/near 1001 Stadium Drive (Hollywood Park) on September 11, 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk tha t the City Council does hereby reject claims listed as A-1 through A-7. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 PAYMENT AUTHO R IZED – VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES . Staff report dated May 2 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Vital Medical Services for medical services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $18,000 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 PURCHASE ORDER AMENDMENT APPROVED – AT&T/FIRSTNET ;
EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE COMPLETELEASE AGREEMENT
APPROVED . Staff report dated May 2 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an amendment to the annual purchase orders to AT&T/FirstNet for the purchase of air cards for the Police Department ’s (Department) mobile data computers.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby ; 1) Approve amendment; and 2) Approve the attached Equipment Lease-Purchase CompleteLease Agreement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 83 RESOLUTION NO. 23-90 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET . Staff report dated May 2 , 2023 , was presented recommendi ng that the Mayor and Council M embers adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Annual Budget, in an amount not to exceed $831,296, to fund the proposed Darby and Dixon Parking Lot Improvements Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-90 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DARBY DIXION PARKING LOT PROJECT be approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
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3 183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-193 APPROVED – JOHN L.
HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC . (JLHA). Staff report dated May 2 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award and approve a three (3)-year agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. (JLHA), for As-needed Professional Services for NPDES Compliance 2023, per RFP-0193.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby award and approve Agreement No. 23-193 in an annual amount not to exceed $99,840 (total not to exceed $299,520). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
126 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR
RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK. Staff report dated May 2, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the General Election held on November 8, 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $462,014.18. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 71 RESOLUTION NO. 23-91 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZATION OF THE GRANT
APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2021 (SB 129). Staff report dated May 2 , 2023, was presented recommending tha t the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution of the grant funds from the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129), in the amount of $2,709,531, for the renovation of the Inglewood Main Library.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and se conded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 23-91 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE,
AND EXECUTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2021 (SB 129) FOR THE INGLEWOOD
MAIN PUBLIC LIB RARY SEISMIC RENOVATION PROJECT
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.
1 42 ORDINANCE NO. 23-11 ADOPTED – AMENDING SECTION 2-196.1, INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROCUREMENTS, OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE . Staff report dated May 2, 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 23-11, amending section 2-196.1, Inglewood Transit Connector Procurements, of Article 5 of Chapter 2 (Purchasing) of the Inglewood Municipal Code.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that further reading be waived. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
May 2 , 2023
4 Thereupon, it was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that Ordinance No. 23-11 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 2-196.1, INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROCUREMENTS, OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 2 (PURCHASING) O F THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
which was introduced at the meeting held on April 25, 2023, 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.
126 REPORTS – CITY CLERK. The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, thanked her colleagues for the support shown to her and her family during the home-going celebration of her father and expressed her gratitude. She also thanked her City of Inglewood family for the condolences, cards, and flowers sent in her bereavement. Additionally, she thanked the Mayor and Council Members for recognition during Municipal Clerk's Week. The City Clerk congratulated Christine Padilla on her first anniversary of being a Civil Service employee in the City Clerk's Office. Furthermore, she congratulated Council Member Gray on her public swearing-in ceremony. Finally, she reminded the women about the upcoming Women's Rock Empowerment Summit.
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) spoke about the community swearing-in ceremony of Council Member Gray and the attendees. He addressed the position of the Acting Police Chief, Council Member Padilla ’s birthday, and a conversation with Council Member Padilla.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke about a resident on 5th Avenue and 90th Street who opened a body shop on the corner. She also stated that the resident was on the corner painting cars while other cars drove by. Additionally, she added that it had been an eyesore in the community for many years because of the trash and other things. Finally, she requested that Code Enforcement speak with the resident.
Albert Council spoke concerning the multi-family and multi-apartment dwellings being built in the City of Inglewood. He discussed the locations of the latest homes constructed and the cost. He stated that they were not for the present Inglewood residents. Mr. Council asked where and how they would get people to fill the units. He also asked what would be done regarding potholes and traffic in Inglewood.
Speaker (Name Unknown) congratulated the great City of Inglewood. He stated that he intended to make his usual comments about the City of Champions but wanted to address housing. He added that housing is a national topic that needs to be addressed so that the federal and state governments don ’t create the problem for the cities to take the blame.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in the honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Month at the hour of 2:53 p.m.
Approved this 8 th day of August , 2023 .
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Christine Padilla , Acting City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor