Inglewood, California
June 25, 2024
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, June 25 , 2024 , in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Butts called the City Council into Closed Session at the hour of 1:02 p.m.
The Acting 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:
Angela Allen Acting City Clerk
Mark F. Weinberg City Manager
Louis Atwell Assistant City Manager
Christine Padilla Management 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 1:02 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, and Housi ng Authority at the hour of 2:02 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*
Mark F. Weinberg City Manager/ Executive Director*
Derald Brenneman Acting City Attorney/ Acting 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.
PRESENTATION. This presentation was postponed to a later date.
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 25, 2024
2 142.9 PAYMENT WARRANTS AND BILLS – RECEIVED AND FILED . The demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agenc y/Housing Authority dated June 20, 2024, in the amount of $2,658, 622.62 , 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 Butts ordered the Warrants and Bills received and filed.
301 ADVANCE FUNDS AGREEMENT NO. 24-181 APPROVED – 308 E. BEACH LLC; ADVANCE FUNDS AGREEMENT NO. 24-182 APPROVED – EAST BEACH INGLEWOOD, LLC; RESOLUTION NO. 24- 83 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET ; AGREEMENT NO. 24-183 APPROVED – PLACEWORKS. Staff rep ort dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an Advance Funds Agreement between the City of Inglewood and 308 E. Beach LLC to cover the cost of Environmental Services associated with a proposed Zone Change (ZCA23-00002) .
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Advance Funds Agreement No. 24-181 in the amount of $69,214.50; 2) Approve an Advance Funds Agreement No. 24-182 between the City of Inglewood and East Beach Inglewood, LLC in the amount of $69,214.50 to cover the cost of Environmental Services associated with a proposed Zone Change (ZCA23- 00003); 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-83 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO
FUND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS SERVICES
and ; 4) Approve Agreement No. 24-183 with Placeworks to provide environmental services for $138,429. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
142 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER APPROVED – ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OFFICE DEPOT INC.) FOR THE PURCHASE OF JANITORIAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT . Staff report dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a three-year blanket purchase order (with the option to extend three additional years in one-year increments) with ODP Business Solutions (formerly known as Office Depot Inc.) for the purchase of janitorial supplies and equipment.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk th at the City Council does hereby approve blanket purchase order for $80,000 annually. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
142 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – LANCE, SOLL & LUNGHARD , LLP ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-84 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET . Staff report dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of outstanding invoices to Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 audit.
June 25, 2024
3 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Authorize payment for $69,300; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-84 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $69,300 TO FUND THE AGREEMENT WITH LANCE SOLL & LUNGHARD, LLP FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL AUDITING
SERVICES
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 . 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 21-249 APPROVED – PREMIER PROPERTY PRESERVATION, LLC. Staff report dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment 1 to Agreement 21-249 with Premier Property Preservation, LLC , extending the length of the janitorial services contract for three months until September 30, 2024, for $45,906 monthly (total of $137,718 for three months).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment 1 to Agreement 21-249. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
171 AGREEMENT NO. 24-265 APPROVED – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITIES (AD) ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-85 ADOPTED – MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE SUBWARD AND CERTAIN SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENTS; RESOLUTION NO. 24-86 ADOPTED - COMMITTING CERTAIN FUTURE GRANT FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 . Staff report dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an Agreement ( “ Subaward ” ) with the County of Los Angeles Department of Aging and Disabilities (AD) and associated documentation in order to receive grant funds for $772,900, from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for the provision of the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) .
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Agreement No. 24-265; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-85 entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD
GRANTING THE MAYOR THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITIES PROGRAM SUBAWARD
AGREEMENT THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2025, WITHOUT
BRINGING SAID DOCUMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
and ; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-86 entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD TO COMMIT CERTAIN FUTURE GRANT FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
June 25, 2024
4 183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 24-266 APPROVED – MATTUCCI PLUMBING, INC. Staff report dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Mattucci Plumbing, Inc. (Contractor), for the Inglewood Sewer System Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection Project, per Bid No. CB-24-07.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Award contract and approve A greement No. 24-266 not exceeding $762,006.14; and 2) Authorize an additional City-controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency not exceeding $76,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 22-174 APPROVED – PSOMAS, INC.; PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INVOICES AUTHORIZED – PSOMAS, INC. Staff report dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-174 with Psomas , Inc., extending the contract term to May 2, 2026; and increasing the compensation by $ 663,970 (plus a city-controlled contingency of $66,397), resulting in a not-to-exceed total of $1,910,315 (contract total of $1,736,650 plus city-controlled contingency of $173,665).
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Amendment 1 to Agreement 22-174; and 2) A uthorize payment of three outstanding invoices totaling $147,677.34. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 PURCHASE AUTHORIZED – HPS WEST, INC. DBA HYDROPRO SOLUTIONS.
Staff report dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize a one-time purchase for 370 water meters from HPS West, Inc. dba HydroPro Solutions.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby authorize purchase for $196,990.13. 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. 24-87 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE 2023- 2024 OPERATING BUDGET . Staff report dated June 25, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget to reallocate Measure W (Safe, Clean Water [SCW] Program) funds.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 24-87 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2023-24 ANNUAL BUDGET TO SEPARATE MEASURE W: SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM FUNDS
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.
June 25, 2024
5 131.8 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 22-217 APPROVED – SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) ; AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23-124 APPROVED – CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES. Staff report dated June 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22-217 with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), extending the term through June 30, 2025, to expend the remaining $100,000 in funding for the City ’s Homeless Services Coordinator Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Amendment 2 to Agreement 22-217; and 2) Approve Amendment 2 to Agreement 23-124 with Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, extending the term through June 30, 2025. 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. 24-267 APPROVED – ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT; RESOLUTION NO. 24-88 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET . Staff report dated June 25, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members a ward a contract and approve an agreement with All American Asphalt for the Crenshaw Boulevard Improvement Project (Phase I), per Bid CB-24-26.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Award contract and approve Agreement No. 24-267 not exceeding $16,453,043; 2) Approve a ten percent (10%) project contingency for $1,645,304 for a total project allotment and budget of $18,098,347; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-88 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE MONIES FOR THE CRENSHAW BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE I
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 PUBLIC HEARING SET – MORNINGSIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974-2 ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-89 ADOPTED – ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS; RESOLUTION NO. 24-90 ADOPTED – PRELIMINARILY ACCEPT THE ENGINEER ’S REPORT; RESOLUTION NO. 24-91 ADOPTED – INTENT TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING .
Staff report dated J une 25 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members a dopt a resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Morningside Park Maintenance Assessment District 1974-2.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt Resolution N o. 24-89 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR MORNINGSIDE PARK
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1974-2, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, PURSUANT PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE
June 25, 2024
6 2 ) Adopt Resolution N o. 24-90 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERING
REPORT OF WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR MORNINGSIDE PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1974-2
and ; 3 ) Adopt Resolution No. 24- 91 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN MORNINGSIDE PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1974-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 PUBLIC HEARING SET – IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1975-1; RESOLUTION NO. 24-92 ADOPTED – ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS; RESOLUTION NO. 24-93 ADOPTED – PRELIMINARILY ACCEPT THE ENGINEER ’S REPORT; RESOLUTION NO. 24-94 ADOPTED – INTENT TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING. Staff report dated June 25, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the In-Town Maintenance Assessment District 1975-1.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-92 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1975-1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, PURSUANT PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE
2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERING
REPORT OF WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR IN-TOWN
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1975-1
an d ; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-94 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1975-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, AND APPOINTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
June 25, 2024
7 183 PUBLIC HEARING SET – INGLEWOOD STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1980-1; RESOLUTION NO. 24-95 ADOPTED – ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS; RESOLUTION NO. 24-96 ADOPTED – PRELIMINARILY ACCEPT THE ENGINEER ’S REPORT; RESOLUTION NO. 24-97 ADOPTED – INTENT TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING. Staff report dated June 25, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Inglewood Street Lighting Assessment District 1980-1.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-95 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1980-1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, PURSUANT PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-96 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERING
REPORT OF WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1980-1
and ; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-97 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1980-1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, PURSUANT PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 PUBLIC HEARING SET – DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1987-1; RESOLUTION NO. 24-98 ADOPTED – ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS; RESOLUTION NO. 24-99 ADOPTED – PRELIMINARILY ACCEPT THE ENGINEER ’S REPORT; RESOLUTION NO. 24-100 ADOPTED – INTENT TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING. Staff report dated June 25, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Darby-Dixon Maintenance Assessment District 1987-1.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-98 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 , PURSUANT PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE
June 25, 2024
8 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-99 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERING
REPORT OF WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-1
and ; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-100 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, AND APPOINTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
142 ORDINANCE NO. 24-07 INTRODUCED & ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A PROPERTY TAX ON TAXABLE PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 . Staff report dated June 25, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members introduce and adopt an ordinance approving the secured property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. it was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla 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 No. 24-07 entitled:
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A
PROPERTY TAX ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN TH E CITY OF INGLEWOOD
FOR PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE INGLEWOOD FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE INGLEWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE ’S
RETIR E MENT SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024
was introduced by Council Member Morales .
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk 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.
Furthermore, it was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that Ordinance No. 24-07 entitled:
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A
PROPERTY TAX ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN TH E CITY OF INGLEWOOD
FOR PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE INGLEWOOD FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE INGLEWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE ’S
RETIR E MENT SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024
June 25, 2024
9 which was introduced at the meeting held on June 25, 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.
132.6 CLOSED SESSION – PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY.
Closed Session – Confidential – Personnel Exemption; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b )( 1); Personnel Recruitment of City Attorney.
Discussion Held.
127 .1 COUNCIL INITIATIVE.
Mayor Butts:
AWARD APPROVED – ONE-TIME PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PAYMENT ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-101 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 OPERATING BUDGET. Initiative by Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., dated June 25, 2024, was presented recommending that the City Council approve award of a one-time property tax relief payment of $500, in the form of a pre-loaded debit card, to approximately 11,230 single family homeowners at a cost not to exceed $5.75 million to be distributed by December 1, 2024.
Mayor Butts presented a brief oral report.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve award; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-101 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE $5,750,000 TO FUND A ONE-TIME PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
PAYMENT FOR ELIGIBLE OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCES
The motion was carried 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.
Brandie Keith, Outreach Team for South Coast Air Quality Management District Representative, introduced herself and stated that she represented the South Bay. She noted that wildfire season was coming and wanted to raise awareness regarding the effects of air quality on your health, even miles away. Brandie also stated that their website had resources available to check the current air quality and tips for protecting your health before, after, and during a wildfire crisis. Finally, she mentioned signing up to receive air quality alerts and provided their web address.
Scott Schwatzski, a long-time resident of Inglewood, raised concerns about parking issues during stadium events. He mentioned that parking during events is a major problem for his tenants as well as their guests, as there is not enough space to park on the streets. He also noted instances where guests had to double park in the building's driveway, which led to difficulties for emergency vehicles to pass through. Scott expressed the need for implementing changes to ensure that people park at the stadium instead. He recounted an instance when he went to City Hall on a Monday and found no parking available due to Monday Night Football. Scott emphasized the urgent need for change to address these parking issues.
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10 Speaker (Name U nknown) addressed the great things happening in the community. The speaker highlighted Ms. Mary from Rogers Park for her outstanding job in hiring summer staff, particularly black college students who returned to give back to the community and inspire the youth. The speaker also emphasized their tutoring program, which has been running in the City for 13 years without support. He noted that the program was expanding within and outside the City of Inglewood and expressed a desire for the City's support.
Specifically, he mentioned the need for a round table discussion on budgets, rather than just showing up at events to take pictures. The speaker also discussed the grants their program had received to bring services to schools, but explained that the district couldn't afford to assign them to six schools without a Request for Proposal (RFP). He urged the City to support various opportunities as the program grows, emphasizing the need for education for students. Finally, he asked for a partnership with the City and thanked the Council for their time.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in the honor of Andrew Pontius, Los Angeles County Firefighter , at the hour of 2:41 p.m.
Approved this 9 th day of September , 2024 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor