Inglewood, California
November 7 , 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, November 7 , 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 Secret ary/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 Padilla, Morales , Faulk ; and
Absent: Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Gray.
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 .
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.
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 Padilla that the demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority dated November 3 , 2023, in the amount of $5,575,859.77 , 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 Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts;
Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member /Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Gray. 178 AGREEMENT NO. 24-039 APPROVED – STATE OF CALLIFORNIA FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-11 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDDGET. Staff report dated November 7 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with the State of California for acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Office of Traffic Safety Grant.
November 7 , 2023
2 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Agreement No. 24-039 in the total amount of $270,000; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-11 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC S AFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,000 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Gray.
103.3 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 24-040 APPROVED – HHJ CONSTRUCTION, INC (HHJ) ; CITY CONTROLLED CONTINGENCY APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 24-12 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE 2023/2024 ANNUAL BUDGET. Staff report dated November 7 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members a ward a contract and approve an A greement with HHJ Construction, Inc. (HHJ) to provide residential sound insulation work on 81 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 37).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1 ) Award a contract and approve A greement No. 24-040 in an amount not to exceed $1,920,000; 2) Approve a City controlled and directed 10% contingency of $192,000, and special expense of $31,590, per Bid No. CB-23-20; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2023/2024 ANNUAL BUDGET
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Gray.
1 01 RESOLUTION NO. 24-13 ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN THE MATERIALS RELASE WAIVER AND ANY
FUTU R E AND SIMILAR NO-COST WAIVERS UPON REVIEW AND APPROVAL
BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM ENTERTAINMENT ONE
REALITY PRODUCTIONS, LLC, FOR USE OF THE CITY SEAL IN THE DOCUMENTARY ON THE LIFE OF BECKY G. Staff report dated November 7 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution 1) authorizing the City Manager or Designee to sign the Materials Release Waiver from Entertainment One Reality Productions, LLC, for use of the City Seal in the documentary on the life of Becky G; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or Designee to sign any future and similar no-cost waivers for use of the City Seal upon review and approval by the Office of the City Attorney.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resol ution No. 24-13 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN A RELEASE REGARDING THE CITY SEAL ’S INCLUSION IN MEDIA
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member Gray.
November 7 , 2023
3 * The Closed Session Item matter has been reconvened from the special meeting held on November 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
132.9 CLOSED SESSION – PERSONNEL EXEMPTION – SELECTION OF AN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER. Closed Session – Confidential – Personnel Exemption; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1); Selection of an Assistant City Manager.
Interviews were provided; Information given to the City Manager . 101 REPORTS – CITY MANAGER. City Manager Artie Fields reported that he had appointed Jose Cortes as Assistant City Manager. He asked that everyone join in to congratulate Jose Cortes.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson congratulated the newly appointed Assistant City Manager, Jose Cortes. She stated that she looked forward to working with him, and his appointment was well deserved and earned. The City Clerk reported being honored to speak at the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Chapter meeting, where she provided information about voting. She mentioned the ladies of AKA were interested in getting involved with some of the activities going on in the City, going to schools, and working with the youth. The City Clerk thanked Ms. Williams for allowing her to stand before the women of AKA, and it was an honor. In her report, she also mentioned that she visited Inglewood High School ’s Government class and thanked Mr. O ’Cain for allowing her to speak to his class to encourage them to register to vote. Additionally, she added that she and the Mayor would attend Morningside High School the following week to speak with their Government class. Furthermore, she paid homage to all the Veterans who served and wished Daniel Medina from the Parks and Recreation Department a Happy Birthday.
Mayor Butts left the dais at the hour of 2:04 p.m.
Mayor Butts returned to the dais at the hour of 2:05 p.m.
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.
Yolanda Davidson addressed the issue of crime in the City of Inglewood. She stated that there have been several shootings in the City, and there is no active gang task force presently. She added that someone was recently murdered, and more public safety was needed. She also addressed several residents being afraid and her teenage daughter when she ’s out late at night. Finally, she also stated that things occur in daylight and reiterated the need for more public safety.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 2:1 6 p.m.
Approved this 12 th day of December , 2023 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor