Inglewood, California
August 22, 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, A ugust 22 , 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 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,
Morales , 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 Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, and Housing Authori ty .
MAYOR BUTTS COMMENTS. Mayor Butts announced that Agenda Item No. DR-5 was being pulled from the Agenda.
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, other than the public hearings.
There was no response.
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 August 17 , 2023, in the amount of $6,710,046.95 , 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.
301 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – ORDINANCE NO. 23-17 INTRODUCED -
AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS
REGULATING PEDDLING, SOLICITING, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 13 “ SIDEWALK VENDOR PROGRAM ” TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE . The City Clerk announced that the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance amending or repealing various Municipal Code sections regulating peddling, soliciting, and sidewalk vendors and adding a new Article 13 “ Sidewalk Vendor Program ” to Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code to comp ly with changes in State Law, notice had been 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 the Staff Report dated August 22, 2023.
August 22, 2023
2 Jerry Tucker, Code Enforcement Manager gave a brief oral report.
Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on this matter.
Marvin McCoy spoke opposing the "Sidewalk Vendor Program." He stated that imposing the 1,000-foot radius was addressed in the State Senate Bill, and approving this Agenda Item would only expand the State Senate Bill. He mentioned it being a de facto ban on vending. McCoy discussed the City Attorney's comments concerning vendor lawsuits. He also discussed the unnecessary legal actions this could bring.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:06 p.m.
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 Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
Thereupon, Ordinance No. 23-17 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS
REGULATING PEDDLING, SOLICITING, AND SIDEWALK VENDING AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 13 “ SIDEWALK VENDOR PROGRAM ” TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN
STATE LAW
was introduced by Mayor Butts.
3 01 PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23-00004 (ZCA23-00004) IN CHAPTER 12 OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 23-0004 (ZCA23-00004) in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to establish regulations for fast food restaurants, Citywide.
Mayor Butts ordered the public hearing to be continued to the City Council Meeting of September 12, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
301 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – ORDINANCE NO. 23-18 INTRODUCED - APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23-0005 (ZCA23-00005 ) TO MODIFY MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 12 OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE (IMC). The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 23-00005 (ZCA23-00005) to modify miscellaneous regulations in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code (IMC) related to affordable housing, day-care regulations, and co ndominium regulations, Citywide, notice had been 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 the Staff Report dated August 22, 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.
August 22, 2023
3 Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke to address the Staff Report. He felt this was part of a bigger plan with Metro, the Inglewood Transit Connector, and favorable developers. He discussed transportation-oriented projects and the significance of decision-makers in the community. He also stated that he believed this was done to usher in market-rate condominiums and homes, expediting displacement. Additionally, the speaker added that when multi-million dollar buildings are built, it raises the property level or entices other corporate owners to operate the facilities under the guise of affordable housing. Finally, the speaker noted that only 20% of the housing units must be allocated to affordable housing.
Katie (Last Name Unknown) spoke about affordable housing. She stated that she lives in a senior facility with new owners, and the tenants don ’t know what to expect. She also stated that she asked the Council to check on things in the past to explain what was happening to the facility. She mentioned that she brought some tenants to the Council Meeting with her while others were viewing online and wanted to know what affordable housing was.
Additionally, she asked if a price range could be given that explains who qualifies.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:21 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby A ffirm Categorical Exemption (EA-CE-2023-083) . 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 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 Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
Thereupon, Ordinance No. 23-18 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING EA-CE-2023-083 AND APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA23-00005 TO MODIFY MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 12 OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO BY-RIGHT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, DAY CARE USES, CONDOMINIUM UNITS, CITYWIDE IN CHAPTER 12 OF THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE.
was introduced by Mayor Butts.
MAYOR BUTTS COMMENTS. Mayor Butts announced that Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 18 were being pulled for further discussion.
1 25 CLAIMS DENIED . Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claim pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Chantel Heath for alleged wheel damage; pothole on February 23, 2023.
B. Reject Amended Claim pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Clinton Sylvestre for alleged tire damage; pothole on March 4, 2023.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Reject Claim listed as A-1; and 2) Reject Amended Claim listed as B-1. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 26 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR- RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK . Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented August 22, 2023
4 recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of an invoice submitted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the District 1 Run-Off Election held on March 7, 2023, in the amount of $723,965.54.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize payment. 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 BID NO. RFB-0165 REJECTED . Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members reject all bids received for Bid No.
RFB-0165.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby: 1) R eject all bids; and 2) Authorize staff to rebid the project. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
171 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-300 APPROVED – BELL EVENT SERVICES, INC. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Bell Event Services, Inc., in the amount of $100,400 , for Sound, Stage, and Lighting Services for Citywide Special Events, and up to $10,000 for additional equipment rentals, as needed, per RFB-0162.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby award contract and approve A greement No. 23-300. 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. 23-301 APPROVED – DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP). Staff report dated August 22, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP), in a total amount not to exceed $4,500,000, authorizing the Chief of Police (or designee) to request supplemental law enforcement services for special events from the CHP.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve A greement No. 23-301. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVED – 72 HOUR LLC DBA:
NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a cooperative purchase agreement with 72 Hour LLC dba: National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two (2) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks and two (2) 2024 Ford Maverick Trucks in the amount of $160,114.80, per Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (Contract No. 091521- NAF).
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve c ooperative purchase 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 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-303 APPROVED – SEQUEL August 22, 2023
5 CONTRACTORS, INC. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Sequel Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $643,442, for the Darby and Dixon Parking Lots Improvements Project, per Bid No. CB-23-12.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Award a contract and approve Agreement No. 23-303; and 2) Approve a fifteen percent (15%) project contingency in an amount not to exceed $96,516 for a contract total amount not to exceed $739,958. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-304 APPROVED – W.A.
RASIC CONTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with W.A. Rasic Construction Company , Inc. (Contractor) , in an amount not to exceed $ 384,985, for the As-Needed Repair Service on Inglewood Sewer & Storm Drain System Project, per Bid No. CB-23-17.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Award a contract and approve A greement N o. 23-304 ; and 2) Authorize an additional City controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $38,499 for the As-Needed Repair Service on Inglewood Sewer & Storm Drain System Project. 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 – ACTION DOOR REPAIR CORPORATION. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of an open invoice submitted by Action Door Repair Corporation for repairs made to roll-up doors at the Service Center in the amount of $6,965.28.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize payment. 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 – DUTHIE ELECTRIC SERVICE CORPORATION DBA DUTHIE POWER SERVICES (DUTHIE POWER SERVICES). Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of an invoice submitted by Duthie Electric Service Corporation dba Duthie Power Services (Duthie Power Services) for completion of the annual maintenance of the Main Library generator in the amount of $645.39.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize payment. 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 – KJSERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, LLC (KJSERVICES). Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of two (2) invoices submitted by KJServices Environmental Consulting, LLC (KJServices), in the total amount of $2,345.72, for preparing documentation for the administration of the City ’s Used Oil Payment Program Cycle 14 application and finalizing the annual report.
August 22, 2023
6 It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize payment. 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 – PSOMAS. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the direct payment of outstanding invoices submitted by PSOMAS for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Traffic Signal Safety Improvements for Prairie Avenue [HSIPL- 5164 (032)] Project, RFP-0167, in the amount of $195,856.18.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize payment. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 RESOLUTION NO. 23-150 ADOPTED – PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED – FINAL RELEASE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR (ITC) PROJECT. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution to authorize the Public Works Director to release the final Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project to integrate pro p os er teams formed by shortlisted proposer teams and eligible transit technology suppliers.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that Resolution No. 23-150 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD TO RELEASE
THE OFFICIAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE INGLEWOOD
TRANSIT CONNECTOR PROJECT USING THE ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS AUTHORIZED UNDER ORD INANCE NO. 21-07 ( “ RESOLUTION ” )
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.
103.3 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23-077 APPROVED – S &L SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION, INC . Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-077 with S&L Specialty Construction, Inc., extending the term to June 28, 2024, to complete the residential sound insulation work on 49 Units (Project XV, Group 34).
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Co uncil does hereby approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-077. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
103.3 DESTRUCTION OF PROGRAM RECORDS AUTHORIZED – RES IDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION (RSI). Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the destruction of Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program records (specification books, property owner, contractor, certified payroll, invoices, pre-bid, close-out, and participation agreement documents) per City Records Retention and Destruction (RRD) Policy.
August 22, 2023
7 It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize destruction. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 21-009 APPROVED – ERNST AND YOUNG INFRASTRUCTURE ADV ISORS, LLC (EY); RESOLUTION NO. 23-151 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET.
Staff report dated August 22, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-009 with Ernst and Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC (EY) for Financial Advisory Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project (ITC), extending the agreement term for an additional three (3) years, ending October 6, 2026, and allocating additional funding, in the amount of $700,000.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-009; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-151 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 21-011 APPROVED – LEA & ELLIOT (L&E); RESOLUTION NO. 23-152 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET. Staff report dated August 22, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-011 with Lea & Elliot (L&E) for Automated People Mover (APM) Operating System, Architecture, and Urban Design Consultant Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project, exercising the option to extend the contract term an additional three years (3) to October 2026.
It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-011; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-152 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-305 APPROVED – UNITED STORM WATER, INC. (CONTRACTOR); ADDITIONAL CITY CONTROLLED AND DIRECTED TEN PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY AUTHORIZED. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with United Storm Water, Inc. (Contractor), in an amount not to exceed $1,407,225, for the 2023 Storm Drain Catch Basin Inserts in the City of Inglewood Project, per Bid No. CB-23-14.
August 22, 2023
8 Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Award contract and approve Agreement No. 23-305; and 2) Authorize an additional City controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency, in an amount not to exceed $104,722, for the 2023 Storm Drain Catch Basin Inserts in the City of Inglewood Project. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
142 AGREEMENT NO. 23-306 APPROVED – HDL COREN & CONE. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a three (3)-year agreement with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax consultation and tax revenue recovery in a total amount not to exceed $53,490, commencing October 1, 2023, and expiring September 30, 2026.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Faulk, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 23-306. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 RESOLUTION NO. 23-153 ADOPTED – ESTABLISHING CERTAIN CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON (CCW) LICENSE FEES; NEW RATES INCLUDED IN THE CITY ’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution establishing certain Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license fees.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-153 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CONCEALED CARRY
WEAPON LICENSE FEES
and; 2) Include the new rates in the City ’s Master Fee Schedule when applicable. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-307 APPROVED – CEDRO CONSTRUCTION, INC. (CONTRACTOR); ADDITIONAL CITY CONTROLLED AND DIRECTED TEN PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY AUTHORIZED. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Cedro Construction, Inc. (Contractor) for the Water Main Replacement Phase 7 Project, per Bid No. CB-23-19, in an amount not to exceed $7,104,700, using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funds.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Award contract and approve Agreement No. 23-307; and 2) Authorize an additional City controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $710,470 for the Water Main Replacement Phase 7 Project. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-308 APPROVED – WOODARD & CURRAN, INC.; ADDITIONAL CITY CONTROLLED AND DIRECTED TWENTY PERCENT (20%) CONTINGENCY AUTHORIZED. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,968,817, for the Edward Vincent Jr. Park Stormwater Improvements Project Design, per RFP No. RFP-0190.
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9 It was moved by Mayor Butts, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Award contract and approve Agreement No. 23-308; and 2) Authorize an additional City controlled and directed twenty percent (20%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $593,763.40 for the Edward Vincent Jr. Park Stormwater Improvements Project Design. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 23-309 APPROVED – BETWEEN THE CITY
OF INGLEWOOD AND THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY; MAYOR ’S AUTHORITY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS
TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE ANY MINOR, NON-
MATERIAL RVISIONS NOT IMPACTING THE COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT ’S SUBSTANTIVE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OR INTENT DELEGATED. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Inglewood and the Inglewood Transit Connector Joint Powers Authority for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 23-309; 2) Delegate authority to the Mayor, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to make any minor, non-material revision not impacting the Cooperative Agreement ’s substantive terms, conditions, or intent. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AGREEMENT NO. 23-310 NOT APPROVED – COUNTY SANITATION DISTRCT NO. 2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (LACSD); RESOLUTION NO. 23-154 NOT ADOPTED- AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET. Staff report dated August 22 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Sewer Relocation Agreement with the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County (LACSD) for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project in the amount of $180,000.
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson expressed her gratitude to Rogers Park's staff for the Summer Camp Program her son attended. She thanked Sabrina Barnes, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director, and Teresa Estrada, Recreation Superintendent. She reported attending the City Clerk ’s Summit hosted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. She stated that much information was shared regarding the upcoming presidential election. The City Clerk mentioned her attendance at the Let ’s Get Healthy series, hosted by Council Member Faulk, and that she looked forward to the next one. Finally, she mentioned Council Member Faulk ’s backpack giveaway that she and her son attended. She stated her son loved the entertainment and the giveaways .
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 concerning a Board of Education meeting held at Crenshaw High School. He stated that he was denied the chance to speak but was happy that Inglewood stepped up in many instances about the state. Finally, he mentioned that things happening in another school district would spread to Inglewood if nothing were done.
August 22, 2023
10 Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke on Agenda Item No. PH-1. He stated that he knew it was passed, but he wanted to address a comment by one of the Council Members. He mentioned the City Attorney ’s signature not being on the Staff Report and the Council voting on Agenda Item No. PH-1. He also mentioned funding from the American Rescue Plan and allocating six million dollars to a water project. Finally, he stated that he believed problems existed before the American Rescue Plan funds were given.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned , at the hour of 2:49 p.m.
Approved this 10 th d ay of October , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor