Inglewood, California
July 30, 2024
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular me eting on Tuesday, July 30 , 2024 , in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City.
Mayor Butts called the City Council into Closed Session at the hour of 1:04 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
Derald Brenneman Acting City Attorney
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 1:04 p.m. for Closed Session Item No. CS-1.
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Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our Country, Council Member Morales called the City Council into joint session with the Successor Agency, Housing Authority , and Joint Powers Authority at the hour of 2:02 p.m.
Mayor Butts arrived at the dais at the hour 2:03 p.m.
The City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority Secretary /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, Faulk; and
Absent: None.
City/Successor Agency/Housing 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
Angela Allen Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as indicated for the Successor Agency, Housing Authori ty , and Joint Powers Authority .
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2 PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS. Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority /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 hearings.
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 26, 2024, in the amount s of $8,479,020.36 and $1,497,866.08 , dated July 18 , 2024, in the amount of $18,708,541.06 , and dated July 15, 2024 in the amount of $1,250.00, 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 PUBLIC HEARING NOT HELD – RESOLUTION NO. 24- 103 NOT ADOPTED –
AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-00027 (SUP23-00027) TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION. Public hearing to consider an Appeal by Erika Diaz (applicant) of the Planning Commission ’s Denial of Special Use Permit Request to Allow the Sale of Beer and Wine for Off-Site Consumption at 3535 West Imperial Highway.
This item was withdrawn by the applicant.
183 PUBLIC HEARING S HELD – RESOLUTION NO. 24-107 ADOPTED – MORNINGSIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; RESOLUTION NO. 24-108 ADOPTED – IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1975-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025; RESOLUTION NO. 24-109 ADOPTED – INGLEWOOD STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1980-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; RESOLUTION NO. 24-110 ADOPTED – DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1987-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 . Public hearing to consider assessment levies for the Morningside Park Assessment District 1974-2, In-Town Maintenance Assessment District 1975-1, Inglewood Street Lighting Assessment District 1980-1, and Darby-Dixon Maintenance Assessment District 1987-1 .
It was moved by Council Member Faulk , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt resolution No. 24- 107 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND/OR ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ENGINEER ’S REPORT FOR MORNINGSIDE PARK
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1974-2, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS , AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-108 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND/OR ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 ENGINEER ’S REPORT FOR IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1975-1, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT July 30, 2024
3 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-109 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND/OR ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 ENGINEER ’S REPORT FOR STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1980-1, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT
4) Adopt Resolution No. 24-110 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND/OR APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 ENGINEER ’S REPORT FOR DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-1 AND DECLINING TO LEVY THE ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2024-2025
and ; 5) Direct the City Clerk to file the Reports as part of the permanent record. 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 PUBLIC HEARING HELD – FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPROVED . The City Clerk announced that the next scheduled matter was a public hearing to consider approval of th e 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, and 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 the Staff Report dated July 30, 2024.
Harjinder Singh, Deputy City Manager, 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 2:13 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Padilla that the City Council does hereby approve the plan. 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 HEARINGS HELD – RESOLUTION NO. 24-107 ADOPTED – MORNINGSIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; RESOLUTION NO. 24-108 ADOPTED – IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1975-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025; RESOLUTION NO. 24-109 ADOPTED – INGLEWOOD STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1980-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; RESOLUTION NO. 24-110 ADOPTED – DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1987-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. The City Clerk announced that the next schedule matter s was public hearing s to consider assessment levies for the Morningside Park Assessment District 1974-2, In-Town Maintenance Assessment District 1975-1, Inglewood Street Lighting Assessment District 1980-1, and Darby-Dixon Mainten ance Assessment District 1987-1, and that notices had been given in the time, form, and manner as required by law, affidavits were on file, and no communications were received.
Mark F. Weinberg, City Manager, presented the Staff Reports dated July 30, 2024, and brief oral reports regarding each Assessment District.
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4 Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present that wished to address the City Council on the Public Hearings.
There was no response.
Mayor Butts closed the public comment portion at the hour 2:16 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-107 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND/OR ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 ENGINEER ’S REPORT FOR MORNINGSIDE PARK
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1974-2, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS , AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-108 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND/OR ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ENGINEER ’S REPORT FOR IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1975-1, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-109 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND/OR ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ENGINEER ’S REPORT FOR STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1980-1, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT
4) Adopt Resolution No. 24-110 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND/OR APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ENGINEER ’S REPORT FOR DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-1 AND DECLINING TO LEVY THE ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2024-2025
and ; 5 ) Direct the City Clerk to file the Report as part of the permanent record. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
132 CLAIM DENIED. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney recommending the following:
A. Reject Late Claim pursuant to Government Code, Section 911.2 :
1. Infinity Insurance subro. Heyriya Hussen for alleged vehicle damage; unsecured truck equipment on October 19, 2023.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby Reject Late Claim listed as A-1. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
July 30, 2024
5 1 01 AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO AGREEMENT NO. 24-292 APPROVED – SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB). Staff report dated July 30 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment Number One to the Non-Financial Work Experience Agreement between the City of Inglewood and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) to extend the agreement for one additional year, beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk th at the City Council does hereby approve Amendment Number One to Agreement No. 24-292.
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 & 183 COOPERATIVE PURCHASE ORDERS APPROVED – 72 HOUR LLC DBA NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP . Staff report dated July 30 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve cooperative purchase orders with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group to purchase three (3) pickup trucks for the Code Enforcement Division.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve cooperative purchase orders in an amount not to exceed $118,842.06. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 78 AGREEMENT NO. 24-287 APPROVED – DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) . Staff report dated July 30 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a three (3)-year agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP), authorizing the Chief of Police (or designee) to request supplemental law enforcement services for special events from the CHP.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve A greement No. 24- 287 in a total amount not to exceed $11,000,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 78 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23-291 APPROVED – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES . Staff report dated July 30 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-291 with the County of Los Angeles to update the per-meal cost for food services for persons held in the City ’s jail.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-291. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 78 RESOLUTION NO. 24-111 ADOPTED - AMEND ING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 BUDGET ; EXPENDITURE RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED. Staff report dated July 30 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance of funds from the State of California for $165,196.
July 30, 2024
6 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-111 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO
INCLUDE STATE CITIZEN OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS OPTION) FUNDS
and ; 2) Approve the expenditure recommendations of the Chief of Police. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 83 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 24-288 APPROVED – BEST DRILLING AND PUMP, INC. Staff report dated July 30 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. (Contractor) for the Inglewood New Well 8 Cons truction Project, per Bid No. CB -24-08.
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. 24-288 for $6,341,894; and 2) A uthorize an additional City-controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency, in an amount not to exceed $634,189.40. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 83 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 24-289 APPROVED – RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC . Staff report dated July 30 , 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve a three (3)-year agreement with Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC (Consultant) , for Professional Hydrogeology Service for Well 8 Construction, per RFP-0203.
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. 24-289 for a total amount not to exceed $145,947; and 2) Authorize a City-controlled and directed ten- percent (10%) contingency not to exceed $14,595. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
183 COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 24-290 APPROVED – OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. (OCEAN BLUE). Staff report dated July 30, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a two-year cooperative purchase agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services Inc. (Ocean Blue) , for on-call and scheduled citywide hazardous waste removal services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby approve cooperati ve purchase A greement No. 24-290 for $150,000. 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 AGREEMENT NO. 24-291 APPROVED – THE JONES PAYNE GROUP, INC. (JONES PAYNE) ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-112 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE 2023/2024 OPERATING BUDGET . Staff report dated July 30, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a three-year agreement with The Jones Payne Group, Inc. (Jones Payne) for Architectural/Engineering Design and Acoustical Testing services for the Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program.
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7 It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve A greement No. 24-291 in an amount not-to- exceed $3,717,265.30; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-112 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2023/2024 ANNUAL BUDGET
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 – REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS WITH 10701 SOUTH YUKON AVENUE, INGLEWOOD, CA 90303 PARCEL #4032021900; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: MARK F. WEINBERG, CITY MANAGER FOR CITY AND DR. JAMES MORRIS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. Closed Session – Real Property Negotiations – School District Property; Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Real Property Negotiations to consider purchase of real property at 10701 South Yukon Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90303 Parcel #4032021900; Negotiating Parties:
Mark F. Weinberg, City Manager for City and Dr. James Morris, County Administrator for Inglewood Unified School District; Under negotiation: Property Negotiations.
Discussion Held.
101 REPORTS – CITY MANAGER. City Manager Mark F. Weinberg introduced the new ly appointed Public Works Director, Tony Olm o s, and provided background information to the council and residents.
1 26 CERTIFICATION OF PETITION RECEIVED AND FILED – “ A PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE A THREE PERCENT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ON FOR-PROFIT H OSPITALS ” ; RESOLUTION NO. 24-113 ADOPTED -
SUBMITTING THE ORDINANCE WITHOUT ALTERATION TO THE VOTERS PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9215(B) FOR THE PREVIOUSLY CALLED NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Staff report dated July 30, 2024, was presented recommending that the Mayor and Council Members receive and file the Certification of Petition for “ A Proposed Ordinance to Impose a Three Percent Gross Receipts Tax on For-Profit Hospitals ,” and take one of three options pursuant to Elections Code Section 9215.
It was moved by Mayor Butts , and seconded by Council Member Morales that the City Council does hereby : 1) Receive and file the Certification of Petition ; and 2) Adopt Resolution N o. 24-113 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE CITY ’S QUALIFIED
VOTERS A MEASURE PROPOSING AN ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE A THREE
PERCENT TAX ON FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
126 MONTHLY TREASURER ’S REPORT. Staff report dated July 30 , 2024, was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Repo rt for the Month ending June 30 , 2024.
Mayor Butts ordered the report received and filed.
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson welcomed the newly appointed Public Works Director, Tony Olmos. She expressed her pleasure in having him in the city and extended birthday wishes to the Mayor.
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8 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.
Speaker (Name Unknown) spoke concerning gettin g trees trimmed . He mentioned that he left his number two weeks ago and still hasn ’t received a phone call.
The newly appointed Public Works Director, Tony Olmos gave the speaker his business card.
Anthony Lewis, a City of Compton resident, spoke regarding the possibility of implementing some of the City of Inglewood's ideas in the City of Compton. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and mentioned his visits to various City departments.
Anthony praised the Mayor and his staff, describing them as awesome and commended them on providing great service and assistance in answering his questions. He also mentioned the valuable information he obtained during his visits and requested business cards from the Mayor and City Manager. Anthony reiterated his thanks for being allowed to share his thoughts at the Council Meeting.
Mayor Butts left the dais at the hour of 2:30 p.m.
Mayor Butts returned to the dais at the hour of 2:32 p.m.
Mayor Butts left the dais at the hour of 2:35 p.m.
Mayor Butts returned to the dais at the hour of 2:37 p.m.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in the honor of Richard Cochran, husband of Library Commissioner Jacqueline Cochran, and Ted Brass, Council Member Padilla ’s former Commissioner, at the hour of 2:45 p.m.
Approved this 1 st day of October , 2024 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor