Inglewood, California
June 27, 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, June 27 , 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 , Finance Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority at the hour of 2:02 p.m.
The City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary/ Finance Authority/ Parking Authority/ Joint Powers Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/ Finance Authority Chairman/ Parking Authority Chairman/ Joint Powers Authority Chairman Butts,
Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing
Authority Members/ Finance Authority Members/ Parking Authority Members/ Joint Powers Authority Members
Gray , Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: None.
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/ Finance Authority/Parking Authority/ Joint Powers 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 Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Finance Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/ Finance Authority/ Parking Authority/ Joint Powers Authority Chairman Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/ Finance Authority/ Parking Authority/ Joint Powers Authority on any item on the Agendas , other than the Public Hearings .
Marvin McCoy, District 2 resident, commented on Agenda Item Nos. DR-1, Adoption of a resolution providing Champions Grant Assistance Awards to eligible Inglewood Small Businesses and Inglewood Nonprofit Organizations negatively impacted by the COVID- 19 Public Health Emergency, 5, Approval of an eighth (8)-month Cooperative Purchase Agreement with New Tangram, LLC (Tangram), and 6, Authorization of a payment for an invoice submitted by Kelcey Newman dba: Attain Design and Marketing Communications. 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 M ember Padilla that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority dated June 22, 2023, in the amount of $3,960,902.62 , 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.
June 27, 2023
2 301 PUBLIC HEARIN G HELD – CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (EA-CE-2023-013) AFFIRMED; ORDINANCE NO. 23-14 INTRODUCED – APPROVAL OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 23-00001 (ZCA-23- 00001) TO MODIFY CHAPTER 12 OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE. The City Clerk announced that the next scheduled matter was a public to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment 23-00001 (ZCA-23-00001) to modify Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to permit automated car was facilities in the MU-C (Mixed-Use Corridor) Zone, notice was given in the time, form, and manner as required by law, an affidavit was on file, and no communications were received.
Louis Atwell, Acting City Manager presented a Staff R eport dated June 27, 2023.
Mindy Wilcox , AICP, Planning Manager presented a brief oral report.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on this matter.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning the over-proliferation of car washes and the extensive remodeling done on the car wash located on La Brea. He discussed his confusion about the staff ’s presentation and the actions taken by a previous mayor to limit hair and beauty salons. He also discussed the number of members available at the Planning Commission meeting. Finally, he addressed his concerns regarding well- connected people with money getting special treatment and adjacent car washes in the City of Hawthorne.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:11 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and s econded by Council Member Faulk tha t the City Council does hereby a ffirm Categorical Exemption (EA-CE-2023-013) .
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and s econded by Council Member Faulk that 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.
Thereupon, Ordinance No. 23-14 entitled:
AN OR D INA N CE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA-23-00001
TO PERMIT AUTOMATED CAR WASH FACILITIES IN THE MU-C (MI XED-USE CORRIDOR) ZONE CITYWIDE
was introduced by Council Member Morales.
301 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (EA-CE-2023-051) AFFIRMED; ORDINANCE NO. 23-15 INTRODUCED – AMENDING ARTICLE
17.3 (SIGN OVERLAY ZONE) TO INCLUDE THE AMENDED MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR A 29.5-ACRE C-R (COMMERCIAL AND RECREATION) ZONED PROPERTY AT 3900 WEST MANCHESTER BOULEVARD. The City Clerk announced that the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code A mendment 23-00003 (ZCA -23-00003 ) to amend Article 17.3 (Sign Overlay Zone) to include the amended Master Sign Plan for a 29.5-acre C-R (Commercial and Recreation) Zoned Property at 3900 West Manchester Boulevard, notice was given in the time, form, and manner as required by law, an affidavit was on file, and no communications were received.
Artie Fields, City Manager, presented a Staff R eport dated June 27, 2023.
June 27, 2023
3 Mindy Wilcox, AICP, Planning Manager presented a brief oral report.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on this matter.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke about two comment letters submitted regarding Zoning Code Amendment 23-00003. He discussed the two letters received from the KIA Forum and a law firm that represents WOW Media. The speaker addressed his feelings towards the two letters not included in the Staff Report. Additionally, he discussed who sent the letters and disputes regarding different companies within the city. Finally, he requested to view the two letters received before the item was voted upon.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:22 p.m.
Furthermore, it was moved by Council Member Morales, and s econded by Council Member Faulk tha t the City Council does hereby a ffirm Categorical Exemption (EA-CE - 2023-051 ). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and s econded by Council Member Faulk that 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.
Thereupon, Ordinance No. 23-15 entitled:
AN ORDI NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 23-0003 TO AMEND ARTICLE 17.3 OF THE CHAPTER 12 ( PLANNING AND ZONING)
OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNIC IPAL CODE TO INCLUDE THE AMENDED MASTE R SIGN PLAN FOR 29.5 ACRE C-R (COMMERCIAL RECREATION ) ZONED PROPERTY AT 3900 WEST MANCHESTER BOULEVARD
was introduced by Council Member Padilla.
126 MINUTES . It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the Minutes for the City Co uncil Meeting held on March 21, 2023 , be approved . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Abstain: Council Member Gray.
126 MINUTES . Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 29, 2023 (Special).
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims Pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Erica Eastrich for alleged tire damage; pothole on April 2, 2023.
2. LaRonda Hunt for alleged tire damage; pothole on March 29, 2023.
B. Reject Amended Claims pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Diana Rasbot for alleged tire damage, road condition on July 27, 2022.
2. Diana Rasbot for alleged tire damage, road condition on September 9, 2022.
3. Diana Rasbot for alleged tire damage, road condition on November 8, 2022.
4. Diana Rasbot for alleged tire damage, road condition on December 7, 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and se conded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Reject claims listed as A-1 and A-2 and; 2) Reject June 27, 2023
4 Amended claims listed B-1 through B-4. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray , Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
101 COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 23-256 APPROVED – NEW TANGRAM, LLC; RESOLUTION NO. 23-116 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET . Staff report dated June 27 , 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an eighth (8)-month Cooperative Purchase Agreement with New Tangram, LLC (Tangram), for the purchase and installation of furniture for the Inglewood Office of Emergency Services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does her eby: 1) Approve Cooperative purchase Agreement No. 23-256 in an amount not to exceed $148,759; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-116 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET TO
INCLUDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND
FURNITURE FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $148,759
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
160 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – KELCEY NEWMAN DBA: ATTAIN DESIGN AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS. Staff report dated June 27 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Kelcey Newman dba: Attain Design and Marketing Communications for design and creative services provided for the City ’s Inglewood Music Festival.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faul k that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $5,500 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 AGREEMENT NO. 23-257 APPROVED – LEVERAGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC . Staff report dated June 27 , 2023 , was presen ted recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with Leverage Information Systems, Inc. (Leverage), for services related to the Police Department ’s camera system.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 23-2 57 in the amount of $17,293.43.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 AGREEMENT NO. 23-258 APPROVED – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Staff report dated June 27 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles, authorizing the Chief of Police (or designee) to request supplemental law enforcement services for professional sporting and entertainment events from the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department (LASD).
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby app rove Agreement No. 23-258 in an a mount not to exceed $5,778,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – LAWRENCE ROLL UP DOORS, INC. Staff report dated June 27, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members June 27, 2023
5 authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Lawrence Roll Up Doors, Inc., for the replacement of one (1) roll-up door.
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 $26,598.72.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
101 RESOLUTION NO. 23-117 ADOPTED - 1 ) GRANT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO
ELIGIBLE INGLEWOOD SMALL BUSINESS ES AND INGLEWOOD NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19; AND 2) AMENDING THE FIS CAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGE. Staff report dated June 27, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution 1) providing Champions Grant Assistance Awards to eligible Inglewood Small Businesses and Inglewood Nonprofit Organizations negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency through the use of American Rescue Plan Act ( “ ARPA ” ) Grant Funds; and 2) amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to approve the appropriation of $4,000,000.
Qiuana Williams, Economic Development Manager, presented a brief oral report.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 23-1 17 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, 1) PROVIDING GRANT ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE
INGLEWOOD SMALL BUSINESS AND INGLEWOOD NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19; AND 2) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET TO
APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION AND REASSIGNMENT OF FUNDS TO FINANCE THE GRANTS.
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 31.8 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT NO. 22-217 APPROVED – SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) . Staff report dated June 27 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and the City of Inglewood regarding the use of SBCCOG ’s allocated County of Los Angeles Innovation Grant funds to implement the City ’s Homeless Coordinator Project.
Roberto Chavez, HUD Programs Manager, presented a brief oral report.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Mem ber Faulk that the City Council does hereby Approve Amendment No. 1 to MOU Agreement No. 22-217 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
173 ORDINANCE NO. 23-13 ADOPTED - ESTABLISHING PAY RANGE
ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE VARIOUS
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND POSTIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY June 27, 2023
6 FOR FISCAL YEAR 202202023; INCLUDING THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT
CONNECTOR ( ITC) GRANT FUNDED TRANSITIONAL APPOITMENTS AND
REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY IN CONFLICT OR AT VARIANCE HEREWITH . Staff report dated June 27 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance 23-13, establishing pay range assignment and conditions of employment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk 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.
Thereupon, it was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council hereby Adopt Ordinance No. 23-13 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND POS ITIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023;
INCLUDING TH E INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR (ITC) GRANT
FUNDED TRANSITIONAL APPOI N TMENTS AND REP EALING ALL
PREVIOUS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY IN CONFLICT OR AT VARIANCE HEREWITH; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFRONIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLOWS:
w hich was introduced at the meeting held on June 20, 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 Inglewood City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, reported that she and her Deputy attended the Inglewood Musical Festival and had a fantastic time. She thanked everyone who attended and adhered to the rules to make the event enjoyable. Finally, she wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July and encouraged them to celebrate safely.
126 MONTHLY TRASURER ’S REPORT . Staff report dated June 27 , 2023 , was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the Month ending May 31, 2023.
Mayor Butts ordered the report received and filed.
126 CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO HOLD THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024 PROVIDED . Staff report dated June 27 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members provide direction to the City Clerk regarding the General Municipal Election of 2024 by selecting one of the following.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla, and seconded by Mayor Butts that the City Council does hereby direct the City Clerk to hold the General Municipal Election in November 2024 with a Municipal Runoff Election in March 2025. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
114.19 APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION APPEALS BOARD RATIFIED – DISTRICT 1. Upon recommendation of Council Member Gray, Mayor Butts appointed Leonard Redway to the Construction Appeals Board representing Councilmanic District 1 June 27, 2023
7 for the term ending November 2026. The appointment was carried and ratified by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
114.4 APPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF REVIEW RATIFIED – DISTRICT 1. Upon recommendation of Council Member Gray, Mayor Butts appointed Michael Ector to the Civil Service Board of Review representing Councilmanic District 1 for the term ending June 2026. The appointment was carried and ratified by the follow ing roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, 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.
Speaker (Name Unknown) thanked Councilwoman Faulk for the Inglewood Music Festival and stated that June is black music month. He expressed his appreciation for the Inglewood Music Festival at Darby Park and mentioned the park being his old hangout. Finally, he stated that he didn ’t think the music festival would happen, but it was a great event.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in the honor of Jay Strough , former City of Inglewood Police Chief , at the hour of 2:26 p.m.
Approved this 12 th day of September , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor