Inglewood, California
May 21, 2024
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, May 21 , 2024 , in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Butts called the City Council into Closed Session at the hour of 1:00 p.m.
The City Clerk announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor Butts, Council Members Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: Council Member Gray.
City officials and personnel present for closed session were as follows:
Christine Padilla Acting City Clerk
Mark F. Weinberg City Manager
Derald Brenneman Acting City Attorney
Destinee Wesley Staff Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on the Closed Session Item No. CS-1.
There was no response.
Mayor Butts recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:00 p.m. for Closed Session Item No. CS-1.
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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 , and Joint Powers Authority at the hour of 2:01 p.m.
The Acting City Clerk/ Acting Successor Agency Secretary/ Acting Housing Authority Secretary/ Acting Joint Powers Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman/ Joint Powers Authority Chairman Butts,
Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing
Authority Members/ Joint Powers Authority Members
Gray, Padilla, Morales , and Faulk ; and
Absent: None.
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/ Joint Powers Authority officials and personnel present were as follows:
Christine Padilla Acting City Clerk/ Acting Secretary*
Mark Weinberg City Manager/ Executive Director*
Derald Brenneman Acting City Attorney/ Acting General Counsel* Destinee Wesley Staff Assistant
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, Housing Authori ty, and Joint Powers Authority.
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 , other than the public hearing .
May 21, 2024
2 Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning a matter not on the Agenda and was advised to speak towards the end of the meeting to address her concerns. 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 May 17, 2024, in the amount of $4,698,511.66 , dated May 9, 2024, in the amount of $4,040,088.55, and dated May 3, 2024, in the amount of $4,436,753.11, 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, Mo ra les, Faulk, and Mayor /Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman Butts; and
Noes: None .
178 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – RESOLUTION NO. 24-62 ADOPTED - APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE OF CITY REFERRAL TOWING SERVICE PERMITS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE . The Acting City Clerk announced that the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to receive public comments on the issuance of a tow referral permit to Inglewood Tow Service Inc. , that notice was given in the time, form and manner as required by law, an affidavit was on file, and no communications were received.
Mark F. Weinberg, City Manager presented a Staff Report dated May 21, 2024 .
Marie DiBernardo , Inglewood Police Department Captain, presented a brief oral report.
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 2:18 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 24-62 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY REFERRAL TOWING SERVICE PERMITS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 6 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
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.
Council Member Gray requested to pull Agenda Item No. 20, Agreement with West Basin.
Mayor Butts denied the request to pull Agenda Item No. 20, Agreement with West Basin.
Council Member Gray stated that she would abstain from voting on Agenda Item No. 20, Agreement with West Basin.
May 21, 2024
3 132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Natalia I. Calderon for alleged personal injury; fell into an uncovered hole (SCE sheared vent pipe) on September 30, 2023.
2. Lydia Chira for alleged personal injury; fell into an uncovered hole (SCE sheared vent pipe) on September 29, 2023.
3. James Cisneros for alleged personal injury; negligent maintenance of private property (Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 617 Isis Ave) on August 20, 2023.
4. Gloria Dees for alleged vehicle damage; pothole on October 5, 2023.
5. Lesly Hernandez Orellana for alleged personal injury; fell in an uncovered hole (SCE sheared vent pipe) on October 1, 2023.
6. Kimberly Keeler for alleged personal injury; fell on an unmarked curb in Hollywood Park, at Yukon & Lk Pk. Ave on August 19, 2023.
7. Lenett Robinson for alleged tire damage; asphalt patch on January 15, 2024.
8. Mascha Turnley for alleged tire damage; pothole on February 5, 2024.
B. Return Insufficient Claim in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
1 . Alobrian Boucher for alleged personal injury; tow fee (private party dispute – vehicle lien tow) on December 22, 2023.
2. Raquel Diaz for alleged personal injury, tripped at 543 Hillcrest Boulevard; claim for damage lacks amount of damage or if it would be a limited civil case on January 21, 2024.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby: 1) Reject Claims listed as A-1 through A-8 ; and 2) Return Insufficient Claim s listed as B-1 and B-2. 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. 24-63 ADOPTED – OPPOSING CALIFORNIA BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE ’S (CBRT) INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1 , THE “ TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. ” Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution opposing the California Business Roundtable ’s (CBRT) Initiative 21- 0042A1, the “ Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. ” It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that Resolution No. 24-63 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE INGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING STATE BALLOT INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1 TITLED, “ LIMITS ABILITY OF
VOTERS AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO RAISE
REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES ”
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 01 2021 AND 2022 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT NO S . 24-220 AND 24-221 APPROVED – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SHSGP) GRANT FUNDS ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-64 ADOPTED – ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND APPROVING ITS
APPROPRIATION TO THE GENERAL FUND . Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the 2021 Subrecipient Agreement, in the amount of $350,000, and the 2022 Subrecipient Agreement, in the amount of $245,000, between Los Angeles County and the City of Inglewood for State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Grant Funds.
May 21, 2024
4 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray th at the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve the 2021 Subrecipient Agreement No. 24-220 and the 2022 Subrecipient Agreement No. 24-221; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-64 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING $595,000 FROM THE STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND APPROVING ITS
APPROPRIATION TO THE GENERAL FUND
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
301 AGREEMENT NO. 24-222 APPROVED – MURPHY ’S BOWL, LLC; RESOLUTION NO. 24-65 ADOPTED - AMENDING T HE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET; AGREEMENT NO. 24-223 APPROVED – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA). Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an Advance Funds Agreement between the City of Inglewood and Murphy ’s Bowl, LLC for $49,803 to cover the cost of Mitigation Measure compliance support associated with the construction and operation phases of the IBEC (The Intuit Dome Project).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) App rove Advance Funds Agreement No. 24-222 ; 2 ) Adopt Resolution No. 24-6 5 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO
FUND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTING
a nd ; 3) Approve Agreement No. 24-223 with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to provide environmental services in the amount of $49,803. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
171 GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 24-224 APPROVED – LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION; RESOLUTION NO. 24-66 ADOPTED – ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET . Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a grant agreement between the City of Inglewood and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation for the Dodgers Dreamteam Program.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Grant A greement No. 24-224; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-66 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING $41,340 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS
ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION FOR STAFFING, FIELD
MAINTENANCE, AND UMPIRE FEES FOR THE 2024 DODGER DREAMTEAM PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
May 21, 2024
5 171 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – COMMERCIAL AQUATIC SERVICES . Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Commercial Aquatic Services, for additional repairs needed at Vincent Park swimming pool.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $906.67. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
171 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Waterline Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of chlorine and hydrochloric acid needed by the Parks Division.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $3,142.76. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 USER AGREEMENT NO. 24-225 APPROVED – LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AUTHORITY; CHIEF OF
POLICE (OR DESIGNEE) TO APPROVE NO-COST UPDATES TO THE
AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED , SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a User Agreement for Subscribers with the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System Authority (LA-RICS).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve User Agreement No. 24-225 for Subscribers ; and 2) Authorize the Chief of Police (or designee) to approve no-cost updates to the agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 ENCROACHMENT MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL AGREEMENT NO. 24-227 APPROVED – VENICE FAMILY CLINIC BUILDING (BUILDING). Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement ( “ EMRA ” ) authorizing the installation and maintenance of entrance ramps for the Venice Family Clinic Building (Building) in the public right-of-way at the main entrance located at 11161 S. Crenshaw Boulevard (corner of 112 th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard), Inglewood, California.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby Approve Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement No. 24-227. 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. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. 20-218 APPROVED – OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.; PAYMENT OF INVOICES AUTHORIZED – OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 20-218 with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. (Ocean Blue), increasing the compensation by an additional amount not to exceed $60,000 (total compensation not to exceed $560,000), for as-needed hazardous materials removal services.
May 21, 2024
6 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 20-218; and 2) Authorize payment of invoices in a total amount not to exceed $40,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
18 3 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23-223 APPROVED – MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC . Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-223 with Michael Baker International, Inc, extending the term an additional year, for design services for the Downtown Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-223. 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 FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 90000000F9307 – LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) . Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Funding Agreement No. 900000000F9307 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to extend the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Phase VI funding lapse date to February 29, 2024.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 2 to Funding Agreement No. 920000000F9307. 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 FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 920000000F7319 APPROVED – LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA). Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Funding Agreement No. 920000000F7319 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to extend the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Phase V funding lapse date to February 29, 2024.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 2 to Funding Agreement N o. 920000000F7319. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
142 & 183 AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. 22-129 APPROVED – ANSER ADVISORY, LLC (ANSER) ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-67 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET . Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 22-129 with Anser Advisory, LLC (Anser) for On-Call Professional Project Administrative Support Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project.
May 21, 2024
7 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 22-129; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-67 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 Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 LETTER OF AGREEMENT NO. 24-228 APPROVED – LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT; PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DISTRICT AUTHORIZED; RESOLUTION NO. 24- 68 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET . Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Letter of Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Letter of Agreement No. 24-228; 2) Authorize the Public Works Director to approve up to $50,000 to reimburse the District for its actual costs related to District Facilities impacted by the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-68 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 Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 FACILITIES RELOCATION AGREEMENT NO. 24-229 APPROVED – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON; RESOLUTION NO. 24-69 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR5 2023-24 BUDGET . Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Facilities Relocation Agreement with Southern California Edison for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project (ITC Project).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Facilities Relocation Agreement No. 24-229; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-69 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 Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 FACILITIES RELOCATION AGREEMENT NO. 24-230 APPROVED – SPECTRUM PACIFIC WEST, LLC . Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Facilities Relocation Agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC for the ITC Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby approve Facilities Relocation Agreement No. 24-230. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
May 21, 2024
8 183 GRANT ALLOCATION ACCEPTED – CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; RESOLUTION NO. 24-70 ADOPTED – MAYOR AUTHORIZED
TO SIGN, DELIVER, AND EXECUTE ANY SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENTS OR AMENDMENTS WITH CALTRANS FOR THE SCCP GRANT FUNDS; RESOLUTION NO. 24-71 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET . Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members accept the California Transportation Commission Grant Allocation from the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) Accept the California Transportation Commission Grant Allocation; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-70 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MASTER
AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS FOR STATE-FUNDED
TRANSIT PROJECTS
and ; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-71 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 Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AGREEMENT NO. 24-231 APPROVED – WEST BASIN; PAYMENT OF A DEPOSIT TO WEST BASIN AUTHORIZED; MAYOR AUTHORIZED – TO
MAKE ANY MINOR, NON-MATERIAL REVISIONS TO THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-72 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET . Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with West Basin to provide recycled water and relocate facilities for the ITC Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Agreement No. 24-231; 2) Authorize payment of a $220,000 deposit to West Basin for the estimated costs of their review and approval of plans for an inspection of facility relocation and construction of new facilities; 3) Delegate authority to the Mayor, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to make any minor, non-material revisions not impacting the Agreement ’s substantive terms, conditions, or intent; and 4) Resolution No. 24-72 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 Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
* Because this item was not called for a separate vote, Council Member Gray inadvertently voted yes; however, she initially stated that she wanted to abstain from voting on this item.
103.3 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 22-288 APPROVED – HHJ CONSTRUCTION, INC. Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22-288 with HHJ Construction, Inc., extending the term to May 30, 2025, to complete the residential sound insulation work on 62 Units (Project XV, Group 32).
May 21, 2024
9 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22-288. 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. 22-289 APPROVED – S&L SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION, INC. Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-289 with S&L Construction, Inc., extending the term to August 23, 2025, to complete the residential sound insulation work on 136 Units (Project XV, Group 26-J).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-289. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
131.8 RESOLUTION NO. 24-73 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET . Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the F iscal Year 2023- 2024 Operating B udget to include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, in an amount not to exceed $45,800, to fully fund the ten percent (10%) contingency for the Edward Vincent, Jr. Park Restroom Project, Phase 3.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Gray that Resolution No. 24-73 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE VINCENT PARK RESTROOM PROJECT
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.
101 AWARD OF 53 CHAMPIONS GRANTS APPROVED; APPROVAL AND USE OF THE CHAMPIONS GRANT BENEFICIARY AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED; PAYMENT AUTHORIZED - UP TO 53 GRANT AWARDS. Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the award of 53 Champions Grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations, in an amount not to exceed $1,060,000.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve the award of 53 Champions Grants; 2) Authorize the approval and use of the Champions Grant Beneficiary Agreement, which will be executed by each eligible recipient before a grant award can be issued; and 3) Authorize the payment of up to 53 grant awards, in the amount of $20,000 each, for a total amount not to exceed $1,060,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
205 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 14-142 APPROVED – LAZ KARP ASSOCIATES, LLC (LAZ) ; ONE-TIME PAYMENT APPROVED – LICENSE PLATE READERS (LPRs) ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-74 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET . Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 14-142 with LAZ Karp Associates, LLC (LAZ), extending the contract from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2029; modifying the scope of services; and increasing the maximum annual compensation.
May 21, 2024
10 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 14-142; 2) Authorize an additional City-controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency in the not-to-exceed amount of $661,643 for a total cost of $3,308,213 over five (5) years; 3) Approve a one-time payment of $262,764 to purchase License Plate Readers (LPRs) for the additional enforcement vehicles; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 24-74 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $2,468,238 FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 14-142 WITH LAZ KARP, LLC
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
3 01 PUBLIC HEARING SET – AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-00027 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION. Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented requesting that the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to consider an appeal by Erika Diaz (representing Wood Diaz Group, LLC) of the Planning Commission denial of Special Use Permit No. 23-00027 to allow the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption.
Mayor Butts set the public hearing for June 4, 2024, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. 173 ORDINANCE NO. 24-06 INTRODUCED – UPDATED SALARY ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024. Staff report dated May 21, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members introduce the Updated Salary Ordinance to reflect previously approved salary increases for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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 N o. 24-06 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND POSITIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024;
INCLUDING THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR (ITC) GRANT
FUNDED TRANSITIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND REPEALING ALL
PREVIOUS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY IN CONFLICT OR AT VARIANCE HEREWITH; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
was introduced by Council Member Padilla .
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - BKK WORKING GROUP – CLASS 1 LANDFILL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT; USDC CASE NO. 2:18-CV-05810 AND USDC CASE NO. 2:18-CV-05835. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); BKK Working Group – Class 1 Landfill Confidentiality Agreement; USDC Case No. 2:18-CV-05810 and USDC Case No. 2:18-CV-05835.
Discussion Held; Direction Given to Staff.
May 21, 2024
11 101 REPORTS – CITY MANAGER. Mark F. Weinberg, City Manager, congratulated Ken Campos, City Attorney, on behalf of the staff and himself on his retirement. He mentioned that many employees have encountered and worked with Ken over the years, contributing to his headaches and gray hair. The City Manager expressed his appreciation and mentioned the short time they had worked together, but they had known each other for a long time. Additionally, he reiterated his gratitude and respect for the City Attorney and stated that his retirement would be a significant loss for the City. Finally, the City Manager also wished the City Attorney a happy retirement.
126 MONTHLY TREASURER ’S REPORT. Staff report dated May 21 , 2024, was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the Month ending March 31, 2024.
Mayor Butts ordered the report received and filed.
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.
Christine Padilla, Acting City Clerk, reported that public comments were received via email.
Speaker (Name Unknown) thanked Councilwoman Gray for ensuring that streets were fixed on 78th Place and 3rd Avenue. She stated that for 5-6 years, the streets had been broken up, and the Public Works Department had repaired the streets and sidewalks.
Finally, she thanked Councilwoman Gray again for fixing the street and sidewalk.
Charlotte Williams, Los Angeles Chapter Representative of Hands-Off Cuba, requested the Mayor and Council Members sign the resolution removing Cuba from the State- sponsored terrorist list. She stated that she had just returned from Cuba and provided the Council with a list of unions who had signed the resolution. Charlotte discussed President Biden's campaign promise and explanation behind Cuba's placement on the State- sponsored list of terrorists. She also discussed Cuba's slow starvation over 60 years and the number of people who had signed the resolution. Finally, she reiterated her request for the Council to sign the resolution.
Mark Freedman, former science department chair at Animo Leadership Charter High School in Inglewood, spoke about taking the ecology club to Cuba to participate in activities at the National Aquarium. He mentioned returning to Cuba with another delegation of Inglewood residents to express their solidarity with ending the blockade.
Mark noted that 50 suitcases of medical aid were taken to Cuba because they were in need.
In addition, he said he represented the International Association of Machinists, Local 1484 out of Wilmington, and the Los Angeles Federation of Labor, which sponsored the resolution. Mark noted that the resolution also reflected 300 union locals and 800,000 members calling for the end of the blockade. Furthermore, he discussed how the signing of the resolution related to the City of Inglewood and urged the Council to sign it. Finally, he addressed President Joe Biden's campaign promise.
Sylvester Rivers, a local journalist, requested the Council examine the resolution to lift the lifter blockade. He mentioned other cities and states who signed the resolution and the blockade's purpose. Sylvester also mentioned a YouTube series that discussed politicians' reasons for continuing the blockade. He discussed how people could practice medicine in the United States after free Cuban training. He explained that the resolution would demonstrate support from the City of Inglewood and other countries apart from the United States and Israel. Ukraine abstained from signing the resolution.
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12 Paul Robertson, an Inglewood resident, spoke about his recent trip to Cuba. He stated that his trip was impactful, moving, and engaging with the Cubans. He requested that the Council consider signi ng the resolution. Paul implied by signing the resolution that the Council would impact foreign policy and change things for the better. He noted that signing the resolution was about humanity, families, the world's future, and the country's future, not politics. Paul reiterated his plea for the Council to support the resolution to be part of progress towards Cuba's removal from the list of state sponsors of terror. Finally, he mentioned that signing the resolution would end the unlawful, unjust, illogical, excessive, and immoral embargo against Cuba.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts wished Ken Campos, City Attorney a happy retirement and declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 2:35 p.m.
Approved this 27 th day of August , 2024 .
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Christine Padilla , Acting City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor