Inglewood, California
June 6, 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, June 6 , 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 Gray, 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 ITEMS. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on the Closed Session Item Nos. CS-1, CS-2, and CS-3.
There was no response.
Mayor Butts recessed the C ity Council at the hour of 1:01 p.m. for Closed Session Item No s. CS-1, CS-2, and CS-3 .
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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 City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/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, and Faulk; and
Absent: Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Morales.
City/Successor Agency/Housing 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, and Housing Authority .
MAYOR BUTTS COMMENTS. Mayor Butts read the Rules of Decorum.
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 hearings.
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2 Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke in favor of the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project. He also commended the Mayor and stated that he supports him 110%. Finally, he expressed his love towards Council Member Gray.
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/Housing Authority Member Padilla that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority dated June 2, 2023, in the amount of $1,935,744.08 , dated May 25, 2023, in the amount of $2,740,693.25 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, Faulk, and Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman / Housing Authority Chairman Butts ;
Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Morales.
301 PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDANANCE
AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS
REGULATING PEDDLING, S OLICITING, AND SIDEWALK VENDING, AND ADDING A NEW ARTI C LE 13 TO CHAPTER 8 (BUSINESSES, TRADES, AND PROFESSIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Staff report dated June 6, 2023, was pr esented to consider an o rdinance amending or repealing v arious municipal code sections regulating peddling, soliciting, and sidewalk vending, and adding a new Article 13 to Chapter 8 (Businesses, Trades and Professions) of the Municipal Code to comply with changes in State law.
Mayor Butts ordered the public hearing to be continued to the Council Meeting of June 20, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
131.8 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – PREPARATION OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN . The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to receive public comments on the priority community and housing needs in preparation of the City of Inglewood 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, 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 .
Mayor Butts ordered the communications received and filed.
Louis Atwell , Acting City Manager, presented a Staff R eport dated June 6, 2023.
Roberto Chavez, HUD Programs Manager, presented a brief oral review regarding the preparation of the City of Inglewood 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on the matter.
Cheryl Matthews asked if the available funds were allocated to City constituents. She also asked if there are still applications and a way for people to receive the available funds.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:16 p.m.
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3 MAYOR BUTTS COMMENTS. Mayor Butts pulled Agenda Item Nos. 4 and 5 for further discussion.
125 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims filed pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Marquese Belisie for alleged tire damage; pothole on March 5, 2023.
2. EW Dawson Corporation for personal injury (indemnity contribution); sidewalk dangerous condition on April 19, 2022.
3. Livier Lizama for alleged personal injury; fell at 1001 Stadium Drive (Hollywood Park) on October 1, 2022.
4. Alex Saravia for alleged vehicle damage; tree on February 14, 2023.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby Reject Claims listed as A-1 through A-4 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
160 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-218 APPROVED – GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC; RESOLUTION NO. 23-102 ADOPTED - AMEDNING T HE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET . Staff report dated June 6, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. to provide construction management services for the Main Library renovation, per RFP No. 0195.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk th at the City Council does hereby: 1) Award contract and approve A greement No. 23-218 in a total am ount not to exceed $2,346,300 (i ncludes a 10% City Controlled Contingency in the amount of $213,300); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-102 entitled:
A RESOULTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMEND ING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET TO TRANSFER $255,266 FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
171 AGREEMENT NO. 23-219 APPROVED – TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC .
Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a one-year agreement (with the option to renew annually up to four (4) years) with TRIO Community Meals, LLC, for the provision of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from June 12, 2023, through June 6, 2024.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Agreemen t No. 23-219 in the amount of $202,134.90 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
178 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-220 APPROVED – BRIDGED INNOVATIONS, INC . Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members a ward a contract and approve a three (3)-year agreement (with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1)-year terms) with Bridged Innovation s Inc., for Inmate Telephone Service, per RFP-0186.
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4 It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby award contract and approve Agreement No. 23-220 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
178 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT NO. 23-222 APPROVED – LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AUTHORITY (LA-RICS); CHIEF OF POLICE (OR DESIGNEE) AUTHORIZED
TO APPROVE NO COST UPDATES TO THE ATTACHED MOU, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY . Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System Authority (LA-RICS) to provide the City of Inglewood with operation usage of the Pre-Acceptance Land Mobile Radio (LMR) System.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council hereby: 1) Approve Memorandum of Understanding Agreement No. 23-222 ; and 2) Authorize the Chief of Police (or designee) to approve no cost updates to the attached MOU, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-223 APPROVED – MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL; RESOLUTION NO. 23-105 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET . Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Michael Baker International to design the Downtown Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Project, per RFP-0192.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Award a contract and approve A greement No. 23-223 in a total amount not to exceed $1,045,150.70 (includes ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $95,013.70 ); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-105 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 DOWNTOWN ITS PROJECT
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
183 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 20-083 APPROVED – LAZ PARKING CALIFORNIA, LLC (LAZ) ; MAYOR AUTHORIZED – EXECUTION
OF THE ONE-YEAR EXTENSION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD; CHANGE ORDER APPROVED - AMENDED CONTRACT TO EXPAND LAZ ’S SERVICES; PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED – EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER . Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the First Amendment to Amended and Restated City of Inglewood Parking Facilities and Shuttle Services Operation and Management Agreement (Agreement No. 20-083), exercising the option to renew the current agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC (LAZ) for one (1) additional year to provide parking and shuttle services for football games and other major events within the City ’s Sports and Entertainment District.
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5 It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve First Amendment to Agreement No. 20-083; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the one-year extension on behalf of the City of Inglewood (City); 3) Approve a change order under the Amended Contract to expand LAZ ’s services to cover up to twenty (20) major events during the 2023-2024 operating year (Change Order); and 4) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Change Order.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
183 RESOLUTION NO. 23-106 ADOPTED - AMENDIN G THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET. Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget, in the amount of $402,137, to provide funding for third party plan check and permit application review.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-106 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET TO
PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THIRD PARTY PLAN CHEC K AND PERMIT
APPLICATION REVIEW
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
1 60 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-221 APPROVED – KG AXIS, INC .; RESOLUTION NO. 23-103 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET . St aff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with KG Axis, Inc., (Contractor) for the renovation of the Morningside Park Library Project, per Bid No. 0158.
It was moved by Council Member Gray , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Award contract and approve A greement No. 23-221 in a total amount not to exceed $2,193,400 (includes a 10% City Controlled Contingency in the amount of $199,400); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-103 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOO D , CALIFORNIA , AMENDING THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RENOVATI NG THE MORNINGSIDE PARK
LIBRARY
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
171 GRANT FUNDING APPROVED – LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY PROGRAM; GRANT FUNDING APPROVED – PARKS PASS; RESOLUTION NO. 23-104 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET . Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members take the following actions associated with the acceptance of Grant Funds.
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6 It was moved by Council Member Gray, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve acceptance of the Lunch at the Library Program Grant funding from the California State Library in the amount of $18,013; 2) Approve acceptance of the Parks Pass Grant funding from the California State Library in the amount of $8,000; and Adopt Resolution No. 23-104 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA , AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET TO INCLUDE $26,013 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFRONIA STATE
LIBRARY
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
178 RESOLUTION NO. 23-107 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGETED POSITIONS . Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget to add two (2) Payroll Technicians and upgrade one (1) part-time Staff Assistant to full time in the Police Department.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Counci l Member Gray that Resolution No. 23-107 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGETED
POSITIONS
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
183 RESOLUTION NO. 23-108 ADOPTED - APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF FUNDS TRANSFER AGREEEMENT NO. 23-224 BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD ;
STAFF DIRECTED TO PROVIDE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITH A COPTY OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-108. Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution 1) approving the execution of and entrance into the Agreement between California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the City of Inglewood in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000; and 2) authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Caltrans on behalf of the City of Inglewood.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-108 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF FUNDS TRANSFER
AGRE EMENT BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD
and ; 2) Direct staff to provide the State of California with a copy of the resolution of the City of Inglewood, which by law has the authority to enter into an agreement, authorizing execution of the agreement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
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7 301 PUBLIC HEARING SET – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-002 (GPA-2022- 002) . Staff report dated June 6 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 2022-002 (GPA-2022-002) for the adoption of the Safety Element.
Mayor Butts ordered the public hearing set for June 20, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. 132.9 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – BKK WORKING GROUP – CLASS 1 LANDFILL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT ; 3 RD CONSENT DECREE NO. 2:15-CV-729: DTSC DOCKET NO. HAS-FY22/23-014 . City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); BKK Working Group – Class 1 Landfill Confidentiality Agreement; 3 rd Consent Decree NO. 2:15-CV-729; DTSC Docket No. HSA -FY22/23-014.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve the request for authorization for the City to sign the confidentiality agreement . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
132.9 CLOSED SESSION – PENDING LITIGATION – EDUARDO STARKS V. CITY OF INGLEWOOD, ET AL LASC CASE NO.: 20STCV26754 . C ity Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) ; Eduardo Starks v. City of Inglewood, et al., LASC Case No.: 20STCV26754.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Faulk 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, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
132.9 CLOSED SESSION – POTENTIAL LITIGATION – INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE OF THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB A/S/O OUSMANE DIALLO . City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club a/s/o Ousmane Diallo – Claim for Damages; Date of Loss: October 7, 2022.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Faulk 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, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
126 REPORTS – CITY CLERK. The City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, thanked City Employees for the love and support shown during the bereavement of her mother. She also thanked Council Member Morales for his generosity in providing food for her family and Council Member Faulk for her presence during the funeral service. 114.18 APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RATIFIED- DISTRICT 1. Upon recommendation of Council Member Gray, Mayor Butts appointed Carolyn Fowler to the Planning and Zoning Board representing Councilmanic District 1 for the term ending November 2026. The appointment was carried and ratified by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
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8 114.10 APPOINTMENT OT THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION RATIFIED – DISTRICT 1. Upon recommendation of Council Member Gray, Mayor Butts appointed Richard Galindo to the Parking and Traffic Commission representing Councilmanic District 1 for the term ending November 2026. The appointment was carried and ratified by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Morales.
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.
Carolyn Fowler thanked the Mayor and Council Members for the opportunity to be a Planning and Zoning Board Commissioner. She stated she looked forward to the opportunity and mentioned her experience.
Pinky Nichols spoke about the unsightly trash on La Cienega from Slauson to Centinela.
She stated it's a fire hazard because it's littered with dry debris and bushes. She also stated that it's a disgrace because people come into Inglewood and don't look at Los Angeles.
Additionally, she added that trash is picked up every first Saturday of the month and is dangerous. Finally, she asked the Mayor and Council Members to help with this issue.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in the honor of Nannie Wax Pratt and C ena Fite, grandmother of Malcolm Patton, Council Member Faulk ’s Assistant , at the hour of 2:48 p.m.
Appro ved this 12 th day of September , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor