Inglewood, California
June 18, 2024
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, June 18 , 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 Gray, Padilla, Morales, and Faulk; and
Absent: None.
City officials and personnel present for Closed Session were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk
Mark F. Weinberg City Manager
Derald Brenneman Acting City Attorney
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on the Closed Session Item Nos. CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, and CS-4.
There was no response.
Mayor Butts recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:00 p.m. for Closed Session Item Nos. CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, and CS-4.
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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, 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*
Louis Atwell Acting City Manager/Act ing Executive Director* Derald Brenneman Acting City Attorney/ Acting General Counsel* Jose Cortes Assistant City Manager
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.
June 18, 2024
2 133 ACCOM M ODATION – LOUIS BROWN. The City Council presented Louis Brown with an Accommodation from the City of Inglewood for being a World War II Veteran and a long-term Inglewood resident.
142.9 PAYMENT WARRANTS AND BILLS – RECEIVED AND FILED . The demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agenc y/Housing Authority dated June 14, 2024, in the amount of $5,550,091.60 , 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 received and filed.
Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman ordered the Warrants and Bills received and filed.
132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Klarissa Castro for alleged personal injury; fell into an uncovered hole (SCE sheared vent pipe) on November 4, 2023.
2. Zion Dixon for alleged personal injury; struck by aide (Rogers Park Head Start Preschool) on November 28, 2023.
3. Ava Jordan for alleged personal injury; hit by class aide (Rogers Park Head Start Preschool) on November 28, 2023.
4. Frankie Manuel for alleged personal injury; fell on treadmill at Inglewood Senior Center Fitness Room on March 4, 2024.
5. John Mason for alleged property damage; pothole on March 15, 2024.
6. Enid Morris for alleged personal injury; fell into an uncovered hole (SCE sheared vent pipe) on November 5, 2023.
7. Kimberly Powell for alleged tire damage; pothole on December 27, 2023.
8. Gustave Sagastume for alleged tire damage; pothole on March 5, 2024.
9. Murlin Swanston for alleged property damage; pothole on February 5, 2024.
B. Return Insufficient Claim in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
1 . Steven Bradford for alleged tire damage; pothole on February 26, 2024.
2. Jason Clayton for alleged property damage; IPD (property release) on May 5, 2024.
C. Return Late Claim pursuant to Government Code, Section 911.2:
1. Damage Recovery Unit Enterprise for alleged property damage – collision on May 5, 2023.
D. Reject Amended Claims pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Noah Alvarado for alleged personal injury; assaulted by teacher (Payne School IUSD) on September 20, 2023.
2. Ninfa Lara for alleged personal injury; raised or deteriorating Botts dots in Hollywood Park on October 23, 2023.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby: 1) Reject Claims listed as A-1 through A-9; 2) Return Insufficient Claims listed as B-1 and B-2; 3) Return Late Claim listed as C-1; and 4) Reject Amended Claims listed as D-1 and D-2. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
142 COOPERATIVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER EXTENSION APPROVED – ODP BUSIN ESS SOLUTIONS, LLC; OFFICE DEPOT ’S NAME CHANGE TO ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (ODP) APPROVED. Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a one-year cooperative blanket purchase order extension with ODP Business Solutions, LLC, for the purchase of office supplies , in the amount of $250,000.
June 18, 2024
3 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve cooperative blanket purchase order extension; and 2) Approve Office Depot ’s name change to ODP Business Solutions (ODP). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
131.9 COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 24-260 APPROVED – 3Di, INC.
Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with 3Di, Inc., for maintenance and support services of the Residential Registry Software utilized by the Housing Protection Department in the amount of $147,600.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla th at the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 24-260 ; and 2) Upon expiration of the agreement on January 31, 2026, amend the list of annual software licensing renewal and maintenance, as submitted by the ITC Department and approved by the City Council on December 5, 2023, to include the annual subscription renewal software for 3Di, Inc. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP . Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice to Meridian Rapid Defense Group for the rental of portable anti-vehicles barriers.
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 $10,030.02. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – TSM RECOVERY & RECYCLING CO. INC. Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of several invoices submitted by TSM Recovery & Recycling Co. Inc. for collection of medical and hazardous waste.
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 $740.10. 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 – VSL BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC . Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of final invoice to VSL Business Services, LLC for preparing a Renewable Energy Plan for the City of Inglewood.
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 $ 5,000. 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. 24-79 ADOPTED – A DOPTION OF A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; INCLUSION OF RMRA FUNDS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2024 BUDGET COMMITTED. Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution affirming the proposed project list for the pr ogram apportionment of FY 2024-2025 Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) funds.
June 18, 2024
4 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-79 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
and ; 2) Commit the use of SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds into the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget for Local Streets Improvement Projects. 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. 21-190 APPROVED – SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC. Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-190 with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc., extending the term by an additional three (3) years to June 29, 2027, for pavement delineation services, and increasing the compensation by an additional $435,000 per year (for a three-year extension total of $1,305,000 [new total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,808]).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-190. 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 AGREEME NT NO. 16-242 – CRENSHAW LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT . Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to the Crenshaw Light Rail Transit Project Measure R Local Match Financial Contribution Agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 16-242 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 SECO ND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 20 -083 APPROVED – LAZ PARKING CALIFORNIA, LLC (LAZ) ; CHANGE ORDER UNDER AMENDED CONTRACT APPROVED ; PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED – EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER. Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Second Amendment to Amended and Restated City of Inglewood Parking Facilities and Shuttle Services Operation and Management Agreement (Agreement No. 20-083), exercising the option to renew the current agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC (LAZ) for one (1) additional year to provide parking and shuttle services to and from the Entertainment District.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Second Amendment to Agreement No. 20-083; 2) Approve a change order under the Amended Contract to expand LAZ ’s services to cover up to twenty (20) major events during the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (Change Order); and 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Change Order. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
June 18, 2024
5 103.3 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23-143 – THE JONES PAYNE GROUP, INC. Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23-143 with The Jones Payne Group, Inc., (Contractor) extending the term to August 23, 2025, to provide management services and oversight with the completion of 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 Padilla that the City Council does hereby Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23-143 . 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 24-80 ADOPTED – PUBLIC HEARING SET TO DECLARE
INTENTION TO ADOPT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT CONCERNING SEWER AND REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICES;
RESOLUTION NO. 24-81 ADOPTED – ELECTING TO PLACE DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES ON THE TAX ROLLS; RESOLUTION NO. 24-82 ADOPTED – ELECTING TO PLACE DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES ON THE TAX ROLLS. Staff report dated June 18 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members a dopt a resolution declaring the City ’s intention to adopt the report of the Public Works Director concerning delinquent charges for sewer and refuse collection services for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and requesting a public hearing to be set for any protest.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-80 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ADOPT A WRITTEN
REPORT CONCERNING DELINQUENT CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICES AND REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR 2023-2024 FOR COLLECTION
VIA TAX ROLL AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR OBJECTIONS AND PROTESTS ON JULY 16, 2024
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None;
2) Mayor Butts ordered the public hearing for July 16, 2024, at the hour of 2:00 p.m.; It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-81 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO PLACE DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR 2023-2024 ON THE TAX ROLL IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 5470 ET SEQ.
and ; 4) Adopt Resolution No. 24-82 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO PLACE DELINQUENT REFUSE
COLLECTION SERVICE CHARGES FOR 2023-2024 ON THE TAX ROLL IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 5470 ET SEQ.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
June 18, 2024
6 132.6 CLOSED SESSION – PENDING LITIGATION - JACQUELINE SHARPE V. CITY OF INGLEWOOD; LASC CASE NO. 23TRCV01056. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1 ); Jacqueline Sharpe v. City of Inglewood; LASC Case No. 23TRCV01056.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - WORKER ’S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT CLAIM OF KRISTOFER OLIN: CLAIM NUMBER 21-158713. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel - A nticipated L itigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Worker ’s Compensation Settlement Claim of Kristofer Olin:
Claim Number 21-158713.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - WORKER ’S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT CLAIM OF TRACY SPENCER: CLAIM NUMBER 21-156768. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel - A nticipated L itigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2 ); Worker ’s Compensation Settlement Claim of Tracy Spencer:
Claim Number 21-156768.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla, and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - WORKER ’S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF RODGER ZELLER: CLAIM NUMBER 23-173788.
Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated L itigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Worker ’s Compensation Settlement Claim of Rodger Zeller: Claim Number 23-173788.
It was moved by Council Member Padilla, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve the request for settlement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
126 REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, notified residents about nomination period. She stated that nomination period opens July 15, 2024, and closes August 9, 2024.
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.
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7 Miya Walker thanked the Council and Councilwoman Gray for the acknowledgement of her mother, Kimberly Walker. She mentioned the Council adjourning the meeting in April in honor her honor and that the family was touched by the gratefulness of the Council.
Finally, she thanked the Council again for their thoughtfulness. 126.1 APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE RATIFIED – AT LARGE NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES. Mayor Butts appointed Mari Morales Rodriguez to the Naming of a Public Facilities for the term ending June 2025. The motion was carried and ratified by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 2:29 p.m.
Approved this 27 th day of August , 2024 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor