Inglewood, California
September 26, 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, September 26 , 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 , Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
The City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary/ Parking Authority/ Joint Powers Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/ Parking Authority Chairman/ Joint Powers
Authority Chairman Butts, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing Authority Members/ Parking
Authority Members/ Joint Powers Authority Members
Gray, Padilla, Morales , and Faulk ; and
Absent: None.
City/Successor Agency/Housing 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 Authori ty, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/ Parking 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/ Parking Authority/ Joint Powers Authority on any item on the Agendas , other than the Public Hearing .
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 September 22, 2023, in the amount of $4,407,613.85 , 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.
131.8 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – AMENDED CITY OF INGLEWOOD FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPROVED . The City Clerk announced the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider approval of the Amended City of Inglewo od 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 no communications were received.
Artie Fields, City Manager, presented a Staff Report dated September 26, 2023.
Roberto Chavez, HUD Programs Manager, presented a brief oral report regarding the Amended City of Inglewood Fiscal Year 2023-2023 Annual Action Plan.
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2 Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on this matter.
There was no response.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour of 2:05 p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve the Amended City of Inglewood 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
126 MINUTES . It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the Minutes for the City Council Meetings held on August 1, 2023, August 8, 2023, and August 15, 2023 , 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.
125 CLAIMS DENIED. Letter s from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. GEICO INSURANCE/SUBRO CLAIMS (a/s/o – Stephanie Durant) for alleged property damage; pothole on March 7, 2023.
2. Luis David Garcia for alleged personal injury & property damage; motor vehicle collision with LAPD employee on May 7, 2023.
3. NS Corporation for alleged property damage (sewer pipe); sidewalk excavation on April 24, 2023.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby Reject Claims listed as A-1 through A- 3. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
127.1 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – LANEIA SMITH PARKER. Staff report s dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Laneia Smith Parker, for providing line dancing choreography for the Let ’s Get Healthy Dance Series held on August 31, 2023.
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 $126 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
127.1 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – JESSE PHILPOTT . Staff report s dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Jesse Philpott, for providing entertainment as “ Rocco Da Clown ” at the Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway event held on August 19, 2023.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby authorize the payment in the amount of $450. 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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3 301 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 23-345 APPROVED - WILLDAN ENGINEERING, INC . Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a cooperative agreement (piggy-back) with Willdan Engineering, Inc. (with an option to extend one (1) additional year upon written agreement of the parties), for as-needed code enforcement services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve Cooperative A greement No. 23-345 in an amount not to exceed $250,000 . 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 COOPERATIVE LEASE AGREEMENT NO S . 23-346, 23-353, AND 23-354 APPROVED – XEROX CORPORATION ( “ XEROX ” ). Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a sixty-three (63)-month cooperative lease agreement with Xerox Corporation ( “ Xerox ” ) to lease new copiers.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve cooperative lease A greement No. 23-346 in the annual amount of $56,001.60 ($280,008 total); 2) Approve sixty-thre e (63)-month cooperative lease A greement No. 23-353 with Xerox a production press for the annual amount of $56,940.72 ($284,703.60 total); and 3) Approve twenty-six (26) -month cooperative maintenance A greement No. 23-354 with the option to extend four additional years in one-year increments with Xerox to maintain the new and existing copiers in the annua l amount of $93,505.68 annually, ($202,595.64 total). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 73 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – CAL QUEST INVESTIGATIONS . Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Cal Quest Investigations for facilitating a City of Inglewood internal administrative investigation.
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 $ 7,140 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
156 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – CIVICPLUS CORP . Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of invoices to CivicPlus Corp., for Annual Web Hosting and Online Business Solutions.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the total amount of $ 33,545.11 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
171 AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF AGREEMENT NO. 22-002 APPROVED – HELEN LESSICK . Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 of Agreement No. 22-002 with Helen Lessick for public art consulting services in an amount not to exceed $87,000.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby a pprove Amendment No. 2 of Agreement No. 22-002. 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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4 171 &183 AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF AGREEMENT NO. 21-252 APPROVED – ERIC JOHNSON dba L.A. BUSINESS PRINTING SERVICES. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members a pprove Amendment No. 2 of Agreement No. 21-252 between the City of Inglewood and Eric Johnson dba L.A. Business Printing Services, for the Community Information Guide Project, Graphic Design, and Print Services, in an amount not to exceed $249,255.82, including up to $35,000 for graphic design and print services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby a pprove Amendment No. 2 of Agreement No. 21-252. 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. 23-347 APPROVED – INTIME SERVICES INC. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a three (3)-year agreement (with the option to extend two (2) additional one (1)-year terms) with InTime Services Inc. for use of scheduling software.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve agreement No. 23-347 in a total amount not to exceed $92,700 (or $30,900 annually) . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
17 8 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 21-191 APPROVED – CITY OF HAWTHORNE; PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE AUTHORIZED – CITY OF HAWTHORNE. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-191 with the City of Hawthorne to adjust the hourly rate and to extend the agreement an additional year in a total amount not to exceed $1,332,000 to continue to provide supplemental law enforcement services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-191; and 2) Authorize payment of an invoice in the amount of $3,727.50. 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 – LIFTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC . (LIFTECH). Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of invoices submitted by Liftech Elevator Services, Inc. (Liftech) for monthly service maintenance.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla th at the City Council does hereby authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $16,084.50 .
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 FOR ONE (1) FORD MAVERICK XL APPROVED – NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a cooperative purchase agreement with National Auto Fleet Group to purchase one (1) Ford Maverick XL per the Sourcewell cooperative agreement contract No. 091521-NAF for $27,129.60.
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5 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve the cooperative 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 8 3 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 21-011 APPROVED – LEA & ELLIOTT, LLC; ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 21-011 APPROVED – LEA & ELLIOTT, LLC. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-011 with Lea & Elliott, LLC, adding an additio nal year to the agreement (for a total of three (3) years).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that th e City Council does hereby: 1) A pprove Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-011; and 2) Approve additional funding in the amount of $50,000 (for a total not to exceed $3,165,036) for Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-011 with Lea & Elliot. 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 – WILLDAN ENGINEERING; RESOLUTION NO. 23- 163 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET . Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of five (5) outstanding invoices received to date, for planning work completed under Agreement No. 22-023 with Willdan Engineering.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) A uthorize payment in the amount of $52,245.25; 2) Authorize payment of anticipated invoices for continued project work through September 30, 2023, in an estimated amount not to exceed $200,225; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23-163 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, 1) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET FOR THE ENERGY
MODERNIZATION PROGRAM ACCOUNT; AND 2) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET TO APPROVE THE
APPROPRIATION AND REASSIGNMENT OF FUNDS TO FINANCE THE
PROGRAM
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. 23-164 ADOPTED - APPROVE AND ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET . Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution approving and adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 23-164 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
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.
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6 301 AGREEMENT NO . 23-349 APPROVED – PLACEWORKS, INC. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with Placeworks, Inc., to prepare a General Plan Update Technical Background Report.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve agreement No. 23-349 in the amount of $499,912 .
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
142 RESOLUTION NO. 23-165 ADOPTED - ESTABLISHING THE CITY ’S TAX- SUPPORTED APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT ATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
Staff report dated September 26, 2023, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution establishing the City ’s tax-supported appropriations limitation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, as required by the “ Gann Amendment ” to the California Construction.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution N o. 23-165 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN APPOPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
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 71 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 23-344 APPROVED – ARMSTRONG CAL BUILDERS, INC; CITY - CONTROLLED CONTINGENCY APPROVED; REPURPOSING AUTHORIZED – PROJECT NO. P421; RESOLUTION NO. 23-166 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET . Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Armstrong Cal Builders, Inc., for the Vincent Park Pavilion Project, per Bid No. CB-23-11.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) A ward contract and approve A greement No. 23- 344 in an amount of $864,100; 2) A pprove a city-controlled contingency, in the amount of $86,000, for a total cost not to exceed, $950,100; 3) Authorize the repurposing of $400,000 from Project No. P421 (Siminski Park Improvement Project) to Vincent Park Pavilion Replacement Project costs; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23-166 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, 1) AUTHORIZING THE REPURPOSING OF $400,000 FROM PROJECT NO. P421 TO COVER EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION COSTS; AND 2) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET TO REFLECT THE CHANGE RESULTING FROM THE MOVEMENT OF P421 FUNDS.
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. 23-343 APPROVED – BIRDI SYSTEMS, INC.; TEN PERCENT CITY-CONTROLLED CONTINGENCY APPROVED. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Birdi Systems, Inc., for the Furnish and Install Indentiv Integrable Access Control Panels and Card Readers Project, per Bid No. RFB-0150.
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7 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that th e City Council does hereby: 1) Award contract and approve A greement No. 23-343 in an amount not to exceed $114,291.47; and 2) A pprove a City-controlled contingency of $11,429.14 [10 percent (10%)] for a total project amount not to exceed $125,720.61 to install access control on 21 doors throughout City Hall. 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 NO. 23-342 APPROVED – ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a four-year Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. to lease a total of 12 vehicles (with the option to buy) under Contract No. 030122EFM between Sourcewell and Enterprise Fleet Management, in a total amount not to exceed $433,782.60 (includes an annual lease amount of $108,445.65 for four (4) years).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 23-342 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
301 ORDINANCE NO. 23-19 ADOPTED – APPROVAL OF ZONING CODE AMENDM ENT NO. 23-00004 (ZCA-23-00004) IN CHAPTER 12 OF THE
INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS, CITYWIDE. Staff report dated September 26 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 23- 19, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 23-00004 (ZCA23-00004) in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to Establish Regulations for Fast Food Restaurants, Citywide.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla , 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, it was moved by Council Member Padilla , and seconded by Council Member Morales that Ordinance No. 23-19 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23-00004 (ZCA-23-00004) TO AMEND ARTICLES 1,1.1,6,7,10,10.1.1,10.2,10.3,10.4,10.5,10.5.1, 10.6,10.7,10.8,11,11.1,19 AND 25 OF CHAPTER 12 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE INGLEWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGU LATIONS FOR FOOD
ESTABLISHMENTS
which was introduced at the meeting held on September 19, 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.
REPORTS – CITY MANAGER. City Manager Artie Fields reported attending the grand opening of the new pump track at Edward Vincent Jr. Park. He stated that he took his 6- year-old son, and he was amazed. He also mentioned that he was on the track for 4- 5 hours once his son was comfortable. Finally, he noted that the pump track was an excellent addition to the community, and people from all over participated in the grand opening.
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8 REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson thanked Angela Allen and Christine Padilla for covering the City Council Meeting held on September 19, 2023. She also thanked Angela for her assistance with the National Voter Registration Day Event.
Additionally, she thanked Marquese Brady from the Parks and Recreation Department for helping with the National Voter Registration Day Event. The City Clerk told Council Member Morales she was waiting on her attire for next year ’s Hispanic Heritage Festival.
She also mentioned that the Hispanic Heritage Festival was well attended.
Furthermore, she mentioned the 91st Birthday celebration of Mr. Cornelius Stewart that she and Council Member Faulk attended. Finally, she reported on attending the grand opening of the pump track at Edward Vincent Jr. Park, along with the Mayor and City Manager. She added that her son had asked when he could ride on the pump track. 114.19 APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION APPEALS BOARD RATIFIED – DISTRICT 3. Upon the recommendation of Council Member Morales, Mayor Butts appointed Don Nicholson to the Construction Appeals Board representing Councilmanic District 3 for the term ending November 2024. 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.
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.
Boyd Rodgers spoke concerning the budget presentation and thanked Council Member Gray for the questions she asked regarding the presentation. The speaker complained about paying taxes and not having parking permits. Finally, he suggested evening City Council meetings so working people could come and have their voices heard.
Patrice Reyno, Victims Advocate Representative, spoke representing Maria Pineda, mother of Jose Samuel Galvez Pineda, who was tragically killed while driving his motorcycle. The representative stated that a reward was offered and requested a press release from the City.
Sordis Mora spoke concerning the officer-involved shooting of Ivan Mora. She thanked the City Council for allowing the family to attend the meeting. She stated it was a sad day and wanted accountability for the Police Officers. Finally, she stated she wanted the Council to know about the situation.
Petra Mora, mother of Ivan Mora, spoke in Spanish concerning her son ’s illness and the officer ’s knowledge of his problem. She asked what good officers were if they didn ’t help.
Finally, she mentioned trained officers, but untrained officers were sent, which Christine Padilla translated.
Sandra Vilar, spoke concerning the death of Ivan Mora in Spanish, which was translated by Christine Padilla.
Cliff Smith spoke concerning the Police Officers not being equipped with body cameras.
He mentioned families of officer-involved shootings and stated it would be cost-efficient to identify the officers involved. Finally, he mentioned a march for justice for Ivan Mora on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Inglewood Police Department.
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9 Brandon Myer, Inglewood Unified School Board Member, expressed his condolences to Ivan Mora's family for their loss. He wished everyone a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month and mentioned that everyone could celebrate and have a joyous time. He also noted that the Inglewood Unified School District was rising and provided updates, including Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS). Mr. Myers mentioned the Inglewood Unified College Fair on October 2, 2023, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m., where 6,938 students were enrolled. He stated that students would leave after four years with at least the completion of two years of college education and credits. He advised the community to share with neighboring schools, as they need tutors, after-school support, and people to join the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
Additionally, he encouraged the public to support and attend all committees and school board meetings because the community's voice is valuable. Finally, he discussed Dr.
Williams, Chief Business Officer, and Dr. Morris, County Administrator, attendance at the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team's (FCMAT) interview. He received passing grades, so the Inglewood Unified School District is emerging from receivership. He ended with the district's statement, "We are Inglewood."
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in the honor of Rhonda “ Zumba Ronnie ” Davis , aunt of Halimah Ginyard , at the hour of 2:49 p.m.
Approved this ____ day of _______ , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor