Inglewood, California
July 9 , 2024
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, July 9 , 2024 , 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, Housing Authority , Finance Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority at the hour of 2:01 p.m.
The City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary /Finance Authority Secretary/Parking Authority Secretary/Joint Powers Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman /Finance Authority Chairman/Parking Authority Chairman/Joint Powers Authority Chairman , Council
Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing Authority
Members /Finance Authority Members/Parking Authority Members/Joint Powers Authority Members Gray, Padilla, Morales , Faulk ; and
Absent: None.
City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority /Finance Authority/Parking Authority/Parking Authority/Joint Powers Authority officials and personnel present were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk/Secretary*
Mark F. Weinberg City Manager/ Executive Director*
Rick R. Olivarez City Attorney/General Counsel*
Louis Atwell Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, Housing Authori ty , Finance Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority .
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman /Finance Authority Chairman/Parking 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 /Finance Authority/Parking Authority/Joint Powers Authority on any item on the Agendas.
There was no response.
142.9 PAYMENT WARRANTS AND BILLS – RECEIVED AND FILED . The demands presented to the City Council/Successor Agenc y/Housing Authority dated July 3, 2024, in the amount of $7,369,596 .89 , and dated June 28, 2024, in the amount of $6,811,246.40, 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.
Council Member Morales requested that the Minutes for April 9, 2024, be pulled.
MINUTES. It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the Minutes for the City Council Meetings held on April 16, 2024, April 23, 2024, an d April 30, 2024, be approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
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2 MINUTES. It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Mayor Butts that the Minut es for the City Council Meeting held on April 9 , 2024, be approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; Noes: None; and
Abstain: Council Member Morales.
132 CLAIMS DENIED. Letters from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Claims pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Schuyler Jackson for alleged personal injury/property damage; dangerous condition roadway design on September 4, 2023.
2. Ilesia Jones for alleged tire damage; pothole on February 22, 2024.
3. Kathleen Jones for alleged tire damage; pothole on March 30, 2023.
4. Antonio Novoa for alleged personal injury/property damage; road obstruction (debris placed in street by Contractor, The Right Choice) on January 11, 2024.
5. Curtis Preston for alleged personal injury; forcefully removed from assigned seat (1001 Stadium Drive) on October 29, 2023.
6. Curtis Preston for alleged personal injury; to remove PTSD; witnessed father forcefully be removed from seat and escorted out the stadium at/near 1001 Stadium Drive on October 29, 2023.
7. Maria Ramos De Castillo for alleged personal injury; uneven sidewalk on January 19, 2024.
8. Matthew Torres for alleged personal injury; assaulted by security guards and/or employee – 1001 S. Stadium Drive on October 1, 2023.
9. Lorenzo Wilkinson for alleged tire damage; pothole on February 29, 2024.
B. Reject Amended Claim s pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
1. Tayon Blockmon for alleged personal injury; false imprisonment, excessive force on February 4, 2024.
2. Ulyssess Kinard for alleged personal injury, City failed to take measures to protect citizens in high crime area (shot by unknown assailant) on October 7, 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 ; and 2) Reject Amended 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.
142 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 22-233 APPROVED – VESTIS SERVICES, LLC. Staff rep ort dated July 9 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-233 with Vestis Services, LLC, extending the term to June 30, 2025, and reflecting the Contractor ’s change in business name to Vestis Services, LLC.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-233. 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 AGREEMENT NO. 24-278 APPROVED – RSG, INC. Staff report dated July 9 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a one-year agreement (with the option to extend two (2) additional one-year terms) with RSG, Inc., to provide specialized administrative services to the Housing Protection Department for the preparation of the Rental Housing Board and its associated duties regarding petitions and appeals.
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3 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla th at the City Council does hereby approve Agreement No. 24-278 in an amount not to exceed $100,000. 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. 24-102 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET. Staff report dated July 9 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget, in an amount not to exceed $590,252.15, to fund the Pedestrian Improvement Project.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 24-102 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFONIA, AMENDING THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO FUND
THE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT 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.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson enthusiastically spoke about the State of the City Economic Summit, describing it as a fabulous, fantastic, and extraordinary event. She expressed her gratitude to the Mayor, Sharis Rhodes, Maria Barbara, and everyone involved in making the State of the City a success. The City Clerk also extended a special thank you to PY Tenders for their hospitality, highlighting their respectful treatment of all attendees regardless of their title or position. She emphasized PY Tenders' outstanding performance at the State of the City and recommended them for future City events. Additionally, she mentioned Councilwoman Faulk's Jazz Festival, noting the Mayor, Council Members, and grateful residents in attendance. She commended Councilwoman Faulk's vision and encouraged her to continue contributing to the City and community, expressing her happiness in participating in it. 126 MONTHLY TREASURER ’S REPORT. Staff report dated July 9 , 2024, was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the Month ending May 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.
Brandee Keith, South Coast Air Quality Management District Representative, invited the Council and residents to their 10th Annual Environment Justice Conference on October 24, 2024, at the Town & Gown University of Southern California. She noted that registration is mandatory and can be completed on their website.
Charlene Sanders, a resident of District 1, thanked Council Member Gray for organizing the community meeting. She mentioned that the meeting was very informative and she appreciated the opportunity to speak with the Chief of Police. Charlene also mentioned addressing some issues on her street, Buckthorn, and expressed satisfaction with the City's management of traffic. She noted that her birthday was on July 10th and shared gifts with everyone present, symbolizing her representation. Finally, she stated th at she was the same age as the President and emphasized that there was nothing wrong with his mind.
Mayor Butts left the dais at the hour of 2:10 p.m.
Mayor Butts returned to the dais at the hour of 2:11 p.m.
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4 There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts thanked Sharis Rhodes, Maria Barbara, Kathy Ares, Parrish Gibson, Passion Schoolfield, Alicia Fong, Alethia McCann- Scott, Halimah Ginyard, and Tracy Shields-Johnson for their assistance with the Economic Summit 2024 , extending his condolences to Leslie and Carla Smalls, daughters of Winne Smith, and declared th e meeting adjourned in the memory of Andy Knacker, and Winnie Smith , at the hour of 2:37 p.m.
Approved this 17 th day of September , 2024 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor