Inglewood, California
February 11 , 2025
The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 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: May or 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
Louis Atwell City Manager
Rick R. Olivarez City Attorney
Destinee Wesley Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM. Mayor Butts inquired if there were any persons present who wished to address the City Council on Closed Session Item No. CS-1.
There was no response.
Mayor Butts recessed the City Council at the hour of 1:01 p.m. for Closed Session Item No. CS-1.
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Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our c ountry, Mayor Butts called the City Council into joint session with the Successor Agency , Housing Authority , Parking Authority and Joint Powers Authority at the hour of 2:00 p.m.
The City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/ Housing Authority Secretary /Parking Authority/ J oint Powers Authority Secretary announced the presence of a quorum as follows:
Present: Mayor/ Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chairman /Parking Authority Chairman/ Joint Powers
Authority Chairman Butts , Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Housing Authority Members /Parking
Authority Members/ Joint Powers Authority Members
Gray, Padilla, Morales , Faulk ; and
Absent: None.
City/Suc cessor Agency/Housing Authority/ Parking Authority/ Joint Powers Authority officials and personnel present were as follows:
Aisha L. Thompson City Clerk/Secretary*
Angela Allen City Treasurer Louis A. Atwell City Manager/Executive Director*
Jose Cortes Assistant City Manager Rick R. Olivarez City Attorney/General Counsel* Destinee Wesley Deputy City Clerk
* Serves as ind ica ted for the Successor Agency, Housing Authori ty , Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority .
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS . Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Chair man /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 /Parking Authority/ Joint Powers Authority Members on any item on the Agendas.
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2 There was no response.
142.9 PAYMENT WARRANTS AND BILLS – RECEIVED AND FILED. The d emands presented to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority dated February 7 , 2025 , in the amount of $ 6,060,164.82, and dated January 30 , 2025, in the amount of $ 389,614.00 , are hereby allowed, and the City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary/Housing Authority .
Secretary is hereby authorized to certify.
Mayor/Successor Agency Chairman/Housing Authority Ch airman Butts ordered the Warrants and Bills received and filed.
MINUTES . It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the Minutes for the City Council Meetings held on January 14, 2025, and January 16, 2025 (Special), 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.
1 01 AGREEMENT NO. 25-107 APPROVED – LOS ANGELES COUNTY; RESOLUTION NO. 25-46 ADOPTED – ACCEPTING $210,775 FROM THE 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS . Staff repo rt dated February 11 , 2025 , was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve the 2023 Subrecipient Agreement for $210,775 between Los Angeles County and the City of Inglewood for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP).
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby : 1) Approve Agreement No. 25-107; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-46 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTNG $210,775 FROM THE STATE
HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAMS
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 42 RESOLUTION NO. 25-47 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL BUDGET . Staff report dated February 11 , 2025 , was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget to carry over prior year encumbrances into the current fiscal year.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution No. 25-47 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL
BUDGET TO ROLL PRIOR YEAR ENCUMBRANCES INT O THE
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
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.
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3 1 71/183 RESOLUTION NO. 25-48 ADOPTED – AMENDING THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL BUDGET. Staff report dated February 11, 2025, was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget to appropriate $184,000 for the Siminski Park Improvement Project per Bid No. CB- 24-03.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that Resolution N o. 25-48 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $184,000 FOR THE SIMINSKI PARK
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.
178 AGREEMENT NO. 25-108 APPROVED – LEVERAGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC .; RESOLUTION NO. 25-49 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 OPERATING BUDGET . Staff report dated February 11, 2025, was presented recommending the Mayor and Coun cil Members approve an agreement with Leverage Information Systems, Inc., for the purchase and installation of twelve (12) surveillance cameras, per RFP-0231.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby: 1) Approve Agreement No. 25-108 for $242,056; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-49 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 OPERATING BUDGET
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
178 AGREEMENT NO. 25-109 APPROVED – LEVERAGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC . Staff report dated February 11 , 2025 , was presented recommending the Mayor and Coun cil Members approve an agreement with Leverage Information Systems, Inc., for the services related to the Police Department ’s camera system.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk th at the City Council does hereby Approve Agreement No. 25-109 for $49,776.91.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
1 7 8 PAYMENT AUTHORIZED – GALLS, LLC . Staff report dated Febr uary 11 , 2025 , was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of eight (8) invoices submitted by Galls, LLC for uniforms, accessories, supplies, and related services.
It was moved by Council Member Morales , and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby a uthorize payment not to exceed $8,340.00 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Ma yor Butts; and Noes: None.
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4 183 CONTRACT AWARDED AND AGREEMENT NO. 25-110 APPROVED – BEST DRILLING AND PUMP INC.; CITY CONTROLLED AND DIRECTED TEN PERCENT (10%) PROJECT CONTINGENCY - APPROVED . Staff report dated February 11, 2025, was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Best Drilling and Pump Inc. for the Inglewood Well 7 Repair Project, per Bid No. CB-25-03.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Faulk that the City Council does hereby Approve Agreement No. 25-110. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gray, Padilla, Morales, Faulk, and Mayor Butts; and Noes: None.
101/173 RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 ADOPTED - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGETED POSITIONS. Staff report dated February 11, 2025, was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget by introducing a new executive-level position within the City Manager ’s Office, designated to support the daily operations of the City and to serve as Acting City Manager during the City Manager ’s absence.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Padilla that Resolution No. 25-50 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 BUDGETED POSITIONS.
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 ORDINANCE NO. 25-05 INTRODUCED – AMENDING THE INGLEWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF FIREWORKS AND
RESTRICT THE USE OR DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS TO CITY-SPONSORED EVENTS OR PUBLIC DISPLAYS AT CERTAIN VENUES . Staff report dated February 11, 2025, was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members introduce an ordinance amending the Inglewood Municipal Code to prohibit the sale of fireworks and restrict the use or display of fireworks to City-Sponsored events or public displays at certain venues.
Following discussion, 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. 25-05 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ’S FIRE CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF
FIREWORKS AND RESTRICT THE USE OR DISPLAY OF
FIREWORKS TO CITY-SPONSORED EVENTS OR PUBLIC DISPAYS AT CERTAIN VENUE.
was introduced by Council Member Padilla.
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5 173 ORDINANCE NO. 25-06 INTRODUCED – UPDATING SALARY ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 . Staff report dated February 11, 2025, was presented recommending the Mayor and Council Members introduce the Updated Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Following discussion, 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 N o. 25-06 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES AND POSITIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025;
INCLUDING THE INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR (ITC)
GRANT FUNDED TRANSITIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND
REPLEALING ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY IN CONFLICT OR AT VARIANCE HEREWITH; THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOW:
was intr oduced by Council Member Morales .
REPORTS – CITY CLERK. City Clerk, Aisha L. Thompson, wished Councilwoman Dionne Faulk a Happy Birthday.
1 26 MONTHLY TREASURER ’S REPORT . Staff report dated February 11 , 2025 , was presented submitting the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the Month ending September 30 , 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.
The following speakers spoke in favor or against on a genda item No. O-1:
1. Speaker Name Unknown spoke in favor of agenda item No. O-1.
2. Patricia Sanchez spoke in favor of agenda item No . O-1 .
3. Gregory S. spoke in favor of agenda item No. O-1.
4. Speaker Name Unknown spoke against agenda item No. O-1.
5. Anita ( Last Name Unknown ) spoke in favor of agenda item No. O-1.
6. Richard Clinton spoke against agenda item No. O-1.
7. Thomas (Last name unknown ) spoke against agenda item No. O-1.
8. Eddie Fray spoke in favor of agenda item No. O-1.
9. John Kelly spoke against agenda item No. O-1.
10. Jerry M. spoke in favor of agenda item No. O-1.
11. Linda Adams spoke in favor of agenda item No. O-1
12. Carlos Davis spoke against agenda item No. O-1.
13. D a joy Robinson spoke against agenda item No. O-1.
Councilman Morales left the dais at 2:23 PM.
Hayley Hutt , representing Assembly Member Tina McKinnor , invited residents to attend the disaster preparation event on March 8, 2025, at Westchester Park.
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6 Speak er n ame unknown spoke regarding property tax for the homeowners in Inglewood, he spoke regarding home owner ’s paying into pensions of city works he proceeded to give a example.
DJ Douglas an Inglewood resident spoke in regards to a book called from the mop to the top he wished to present to the Mayor and Councilmembers.
Speaker name unknown shared his experience of being a victim of police brutality.
Sharis R h odes, Chief of Staff for Mayor Butts, reflected on her time with the City of Inglewood. She expressed how much she has learned and emphasized that she will always be available to help. She announced that her last day working for the Mayor will be February 28, 2025.
Mayor Butts recessed the City Council at the hour of 2:53 p.m. for Closed Session Item No.
CS-1 , CS-2, CS-3, and CS-4 .
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Mayor Butts reconvened the City Council Meeting at the hour of 3:20pm.
CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – WORKER ’S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT CLAIM OF PATRICK BICKHAM. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Worker ’s Compensation Settlement Claim of Patrick Bickham; Claim Number 23-171094.
Discussion Held; Feedback provided and No final action taken.
CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – WORKER ’S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT CLAIM OF MARK FRIED. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Worker ’s Compensation Settlement Claim of Mark Fried; Claim Numbers 17-132190 and 21-159560.
Discussion Held; Feedback provided and No final action taken.
CLOSED SESSION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – WORKER ’S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT CLAIM OF ANTOMIO MCDONOUGH. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Worker ’s Compensation Settlement Claim of Antonio McDonough; Claim Number 23- 173419.
Discussion Held; Feedback provided and No final action taken.
CLOSED SESSION – NAME OF AGENCY NEGOTIATORS – NAME OF ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; Name of Agency Negotiators: Jose O. Cortes, Assistant City Manager, and Sylvia L. Fernandez, Human Resources Director; Name of Organizations Representing Employees: Inglewood Police Officers Association (IPOA); and Inglewood Police Management Association (IPMA).
Discussion Held; Feedback provided and N o final action taken.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Butts declared the meeting adjourned in the name of Shirley Cauthrown at the hour of 3:22 p.m.
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7 Approved this 18 th day of March , 202 5 .
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Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk
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James Butts, Jr., Mayor