Inglewood, California
November 21 , 2023
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, November 21 , 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 Housi ng Authority at the hour of 2:01 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/ Joint Powers
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 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.
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 November 17, 2023, in the amount of $6,691,289.67 , 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 /Chairman Butts;
Noes: None; and
Absent: Council Member/Successor Agency Member/Housing Authority Member Gray. 301 PARTIAL PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – WILLDAN ENGINEERING, INC. Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize a partial payment of an invoice submitted by Willdan Engineering, Inc. (Willdan), dated August 25, 2023, in the amount of $4,310 (which exceeds the City Council approved contract amount of $250,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023), for augmented code enforcement services at SoFi Stadium on August 19, 2023 (Rams vs. Raiders).
It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize partial payment. 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.
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2 1 42 AGREEMENT NO. 22-125 TERMINATED – MGT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members terminate the A greement (Agreement No. 22-125) with MGT Consulting Group, Inc.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Counc il does hereby terminate Agreement No. 22-125. 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.
160 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 24-052 APPROVED – POLAR BEAR LIGHTING, INC. Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve a three (3)-year agreement (with the option to extend for two additional years in one-year increments) with Polar Bear Lighting, Inc., for Christmas Tree and Tree Lighting Decoration Services, per RFP-0211.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby award contract and approve A greement No. 24-052 in the total amount of $116,100 ($38,700 annually). 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.
160 PAYMENT OF INVOICE AUTHORIZED – ERENDIRA BERNAL. Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Erendira Bernal for providing interactive and educational workshops for the City ’s Dia de Los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize the payment in the amount of $3,000 . 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.
160 PAYMENT OF INVOICE AUTHORIZED – UNITED SITE SERVICES. Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by United Site Services, for the rental of a portable restroom and handwashing sink.
It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $310.90. 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. 24-053 APPROVED – HHJ CONSTRUCTION, INC.; CITY CONTROLLED AND CONTINGENC Y APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 24-15 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 BUDGET . Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an Agreement with HHJ Construction, Inc. (HHJ) to provide residential sound insulation work on 74 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 38).
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3 It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Award contract and approve Agreement No. 24-053 in an amount not to exceed $1,570,000; 2) Approve a City controlled and directed 10% contingency of $157,000, and special expense of $25,826 per Bid No. CB-23-21; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-15 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMEND ING 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.
142 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 24-054 APPROVED – V.T.P.
INC. Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve a three-year agreement (with the option to extend two additional years in one-year increments) with V.T.P. Inc. for the Installation, Removal, and Repair of Various Facility Flooring, per RFB-0165 Re-Issue.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby award contract and approve Agreement No. 24-054 in the annual amount of $224,394.33 . 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.
142 STIPEND AGREEMENT NOS. 23-205 AMENDED – INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR (ITC) PROJECT; RESOLUTION NO. 24-16 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET. Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members amend the Stipend Agreements for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project to authorize payment of up to $3,500,000 to each eligible proposer.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) A mend the Stipend Agreement Nos. 23-205; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-16 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 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.
183 AGREEMENT NO. 24-055 APPROVED – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (SOCALGAS); MAYOR AUTHORIZED – EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT NO. 24- 055. Staff report dated November 21 , 2023 , was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Facilities Relocation Agreement (Agreement) with Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas ) for the ITC Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) A pprove Agreement No. 24-055; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. 24-055 . 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 21 , 2023
4 301 PUBLIC HEARING SET – ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23-00006 (ZCA23- 00006). Staff report dated November 21, 2023, was presented requesting that the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to consider Zoning Code Amendment No. 23- 00006 (ZCA23-00006), establishing regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code, Citywide. \
Mayor Butts set the public hearing for December 5, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson thanked the Delta Kappa Chapter for allowing her to attend their November 18, 2023, chapter meeting. Her experience with the Delta Kappa Chapter was pleasant, and she enjoyed spending time with them. She also stated that the ladies are enthused about getting involved and active with what the City of Inglewood is doing. The City Clerk also reported about her attendance at Cinder Eller ’s Glass Slipper Event, which was well attended and blessed many children. She mentioned the privilege of taking a picture with Miss Universe, and it was amazing to stand alongside her. Additionally, she added that she was privileged to participate in the event and thanked Cinder Eller for all she does in the community and Miss Universe for stopping by and encouraging young people.
Furthermore, the City Clerk reported that she and her staff attended the Holiday Turkey Giveaway. She thanked her staff for helping out: Thomas Uwal, Acting Parks and Recreation Director; Teresa Estrada, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Hollywood Park Staff; SoFi Stadium; the sponsors; City of Inglewood Staff; and the volunteers.
Finally, she mentioned that this was her first Thanksgiving without her parents and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
127 COUNCIL INITIATIVE
Mayor Butts:
PURCHASE OF GIFT CARDS APPROVED – DISTRIBUTION TO
DISADVANTAGED INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (IUSD) STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR CHRISTMAS 2023 . Initiative by Mayor James T. Butts , Jr. , dated November 21, 2023, was presented recommending that City Council approve the purchase of gift cards, in an amount not to exceed $95,000 , for distribution to disadvantaged Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) students and their families for Christmas 2023.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve purchase of gift cards for distribution to disadvantaged Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Students and their families for Christmas 2023 . 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.
127.2 COUNCIL INITIATIVE
Council Member Faulk:
CITY SPONSORSHIP APPROVED – 2023 DISTRICT 4 HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE. Initiative by Council Member Faulk recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve City Sponsorship of the 2023 District 4 Holiday Donation Drive to be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Darby Dixon Park, and Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Crenshaw Imperial Plaza.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve the City Sponsorship of the 2023 District 4 Holiday Donation Drive . 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.
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5 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.
There was no response.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 2:17 p.m.
Approved this 23 rd day of January , 2024 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor