INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, August 12 , 202 5
Closed Session – 1:00 p.m.
Open Session – 2 :00 p.m.
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN** CITY CLERK/SECRETARY**
James T. Butts, Jr. Aisha L. Thompson
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY MEMBERS** CITY TREASURER/TREASURER** Gloria Gray , District No. 1 Angela Allen
Alex Padilla, District No. 2 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR** Eloy Morales, Jr., District No. 3 Louis A. Atwell
Dionne Faulk, District No. 4 CITY ATTORNEY/GENERAL COUNSEL** Rick R. Olivarez
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Roll Call
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM (S)
Persons wishing to address the Inglewood City Council on the Closed Session s item (s) may do so at this time.
CS-1. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Pincay Re, LLC, et al. v. City of Inglewood, et al.; LASC Case No:
25STCP02561.
CS-2. Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Forum Entertainment LLC and Murphy ’s Bowl LLC, et al. v. City of Inglewood, et al.; LASC Case No: 25STCP02940.
CS- 3 . Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Hagopian v. City of I nglewood, et al.; LASC. Case No.: 23TRCV01220.
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CS- 4 . Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Select Electric v. City of Inglewood, et al.; LASC. Case No.: 24STCV31032.
CS- 5 . Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Wo rker ’s Compensation Settlement Claim of Oscar Mejia: Claim Number 20-148373 .
CS- 6 . Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; Name of Agency Negotiators: Jo se O. Cortes, Senior Assistant City Manager, and Sylvia L. Fernandez, Human Resources Director; Name of Organization Representing Employees: Inglewood Management Employee Organization (IMEO) .
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AG ENDA
CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
OPENING CEREMONIES – 2:00 p .m .
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Persons wishing to address the Inglewood City Council /Successor Agency/Housing Authority on any item on the a gendas , other than the Public Hearing s , may do so at this time.
WARRANTS AND BILLS
1,
CSA-1
& H-1.
Warrant Registers.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
PUBLIC HEARING S - ITEMS PULLED
PH-1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Public Hearing to consid er an appeal to the Planning Commission ’s approval of Special Use Permit No. 25-00010 (SUP25-00010) to allow the modification of an existing s pecial v enue freeway s ign on a C-3 (Heavy Commercial) Zoned Property at 8801 South La Cienega Boulevard.
Recommendation:
1) Uphold the Planning Commission approval of SUP25-00010; and 2) Adopt a resolution approving SUP25-00010, subject to conditions.
PH-2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Public Hearing to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission ’s approval of Special Use Permit No. 25-00013 (SUP25-00013) to allow the m odification of an existing special venue freeway sign on a C-2A (Airport Commercial) Zoned Property at 11305 Prairie Avenue.
Recommendation:
1) Uphold the Planning Commission approval of SUP25-00013; and 2) Adopt a resolution approving SUP25-00013, subject to conditions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
Unless called upon by a Council Member, these items will be acted upon as a whole.
2. CITY ATTORNEY ’S OFFICE
Letter s from the City Attorney ’s Office recommending the following:
A. Reject Claim s in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
1. Cleveland Brown for alleged personal injury; unauthorized alteration of property on December 15, 2017.
2. Felix Espinosa for alleged property damage; IPD safety check on January 8, 2025.
3. Adrian Garcia for alleged personal injury; assault at/or near 1001 Stadium Drive (Hollywood Park) on December 28, 2024.
4. Alexander Garcia for alleged personal injury; assault at/near 1001 Stadium Drive (Hollywood Park) on December 28, 2024.
5. Bryan Hand for alleged personal injury; ongoing stress from employment on January 14, 2025.
6. Richard Sanders III for alleged vehicle damage; pothole on May 8, 2025 .
7. Natasha Williams for alleged vehicle damage; low driveway on May 13, 2025.
B. Return Late Claim s in accordance with Government Code, Section 911.2:
1. Connect by American Family Insurance for alleged property damage; hole due to shifted trench plate (SCE conduit trench; Contractor: BALI Construction) on August 5, 2024.
2. Wanda Clemmons for alleged personal injury; fell into a hole – tree pit in parkway on July 30, 2024.
C. Reject Amended Claim , referencing Government Code, Section 91 3 :
1. Connect by American Family Insurance for alleged property damage; hole due to shifted trench plate (SCE conduit trench; Contractor: BALI Construction) on August 5, 2024 .
D. Reject Insufficient Claims in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
1. Kevin DeStefan for alleged personal injury; fell on spilled liquid (Inglewood Court House) on June 17, 2025.
2. Anthony Penn for alleged property damage; roots from City tree on not specified date.
E. Deny Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim under Government Code, Section 911.6:
1. Wanda Clemmons for alleged personal injury; fell into a hole – tree pit in parkway on July 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
1) Reject Claim s listed as A-1 through A-7 ;
2) Return Late Claims listed as B-1 and B-2;
3) Reject Amended Claim listed as C -1 ;
4) Reject Insufficient Claims listed D-1 and D-2; and
5) Deny Application for L eave to Present a Late Claim listed as E-1 .
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3 . CITY MANAGER ’S OFFICE
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve the Third Amendment to Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Agreement) No. 20-031 to increase the annual assessment from $30,000 up to $40,000. (General Fund)
Recommendation:
1) Approve the Third Amendment.
4 . CITY MANAGER ’S OFFICE
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of outstanding invoices to Upright Production Rentals for the Annual Family Unity Day he ld on July 26, 2025. (General Fund)
Recommendation:
1) Authorize payment totaling $18,983.30.
5 . CITY MANAGER ’S OFFICE
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members receive and file the City Manager ’s Report listing ratified contracts and pur chases from June to July 2025.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
6. LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Icon West, Inc. (Contractor). (General Fund) Recommendation:
1) Award contract and approve agreement not to exceed $39,063,518; and 2) Authorize an additional City-controlled ten percent (10%) contingency of $3,906,000 for a total project amount not to exceed $42,969,518, per Bid No. 0187 (General Fund).
7. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members a uthorize payment of an outstanding invoice to Hadronex, Inc. dba Smartcover Systems (Hadronex) for sewer monitoring services rendered from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. (Sewer Fund) Recommendation:
1) Authorize payment for $37,475 .
8 . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Budget for adjusting Water Main Replacement Pha se 5 Project Accounts.
Recommendation:
1) Adopt resolution.
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SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS
SPH-1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PUBLIC HEARING SET Staff report requesting the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to consider Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-00001 (ZC A25-00001) to modify miscellaneous regulations in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units, Fence Regulations, and Public Art Review, Citywide.
Recommendation:
1) Set public hearing for September 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
SPH-2. HOUSING SERVICES & CDBG DEPARTMENT - PUBLIC HEARING SET Staff report requesting the Mayor and Council Members s et a public hearing for conduit financing for 304 E Spruce St, LP (Borrower), for the construction of a 60-unit affordable rental housing project located a t 411 E. Kelso Street Inglewood, CA 90301.
Recommendation:
1) Set public hearing for August 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
ORDINANCE
O-1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT - APPROVED
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members introduce and adopt an ordinance approving the secured property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025.
Recommendation:
1) Motion to waive further reading;
2) Introduce ordinance;
3) Motion to waive further reading; and
4) Adopt ordinance.
REPORTS – CITY ATTORNEY
A- 1 . Report on Closed Session Item (s)
A-2. Oral reports – City Attorney
REPORTS – CITY MANAGER
CM-1. Oral reports – City Manager
REPORTS – CITY CLERK
CC- 1 . Oral reports – City Clerk
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COUNCIL INITIATIVE
CI -1. MAYOR AL - INITIATIVE APPROVED
Initiative by Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., recommending the City Council Members a pprove a one (1)-year renewal agreement with Generation Connect for the administration of a program that provides technology support, online educational services, and common interest bonding opportunities between Inglewood-area seasoned adults, aged 50 years and older, and Inglewood-area high school teens. (General Fund)
Recommendation:
1) Approve renewal agreement not to exceed $60,000.
INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Call to Order
Roll Call
CSA-1,
1 &
H-1.
Warrant Registers.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY
INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Call to Order
Roll Call
H-1,
1 &
CSA-1.
Warrant Registers.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
H-2. HOUSING SERVICES & CDBG DEPARTMENT - Authorized
Staff report recommending the Chairman and Housing Authority Members a uthorize the Executive Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Infrastructure Funding Agreements and Other Shared Costs Budgets with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) for resource sharing and joint infrastructure cost funding in connection to the One Stop Business and Career Center.
Recommendation:
1) A uthorize the Executive Director to execute MOU.
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SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
H-
SPH-1.
HOUSING SERVICES & CDBG DEPARTMENT -Set
Staff report requesting the Chairman and Housing Authority Members set a public hearing to consider the Inglewo od Housing Authority ’s (IHA) 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2029 and Annual Plan for FY 2025-2026 and related certifications.
Recommendation:
1) Set public hearing for August 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING OTHER MATTERS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on any matter connected with City business not elsewhere considered on the agenda may do so at this time. Persons with complaints regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those complaints first to the City Manager for resolution.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REMARKS
The members of the City Council will provide oral reports, including reports on City related travels where lodging expenses are incurred, and/or address any matters they deem of general interest to the public.
ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL
In the event that today ’s meeting of the City Council is not held or is concluded prior to a public hearing or other agenda item being considered, the public hearing or non-public hearing agenda item will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. If you will require special accommodations, due to a disability, or need translation services, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 412-5533, One Manchester Boulevard, First Floor, Inglewood City Hall, Inglewood, CA 90301. All requests for special accommodations must be received 72 hours prior to the day of the Council Meetings.
* No Accompanying Staff Report at the Time of Printing
** Serves in that Capacity for Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Finance Authority, Parking Authority, and Joint Powers Authority