INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, S eptember 9 , 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 Sessions item(s) may do so at this time.
CS- 1 . Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; Name of Agency Negotiators: Jose O. Cortes, Senior Assistant City Manager, and Sylvia L. Fernandez, Human Resources Director; Name of Organization s Representing Employees: Inglewood Management Employee Organization (IMEO) and Inglewood Police Civilian Management Association (IPCMA) .
DIRECTION WAS GIVEN. NO FINAL ACTION.
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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 agendas , other than the Public Hearing, may do so at this time.
WARRANTS AND BILLS
1,
CSA-1
& H-1.
Warrant Registers.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Conduct a p ublic h earing to consider introduction of an Ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-00001 (ZCA25-00001) to modify miscellaneous regulations in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Fence Regulations, and Public Art Review, Citywide.
Recommendation:
1) Affirm the Categorical Exemption EA-CE-2025-060;
2) Motion to waive further reading; and
3) Introduce Ordinance.
1) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION EA-CE-2025-060 AFFIRMED; 2) FURTHER READING WAIVED; AND 3) ORDINANCE INTRODUCED.
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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. Raphael Barr for alleged personal injury; sidewalk hazard-protruding metal bar (employee while on duty) on April 11, 2025 .
2. Dorin Graham for alleged personal injury; vehicle collision (LAZ Parking Enforcement) on June 7, 2025.
3. Evette Jenkins for alleged personal injury; vehicle collision (LAZ Parking Enforcement) on June 7, 2025.
4. Kristin Platis for alleged vehicle damage; pothole (border of Caltrans & City jurisdiction) on June 5, 2025.
B. Reject Insufficient Claim in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
1. Jeremiah Haggens for alleged personal injury; school bus passenger in a vehicle collision on January 3 0, 2025 .
Recommendation:
1) Reject Claim s listed as A-1 through A-4 ; and
2) Reject Insufficient Claim listed as B-1 .
3 . FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members award a c ontract and approve a three (3) -year agreement (with the option to extend for up to two additional years in one-year increments) with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC, dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services (Allied), for Janitorial Maintenance Services for Various City of Inglewood Facilities, per Bid No. RFB-0190 . (General Fund )
Recommendation:
1) Award contract and approve agreement not to exceed $2,298,605.56 annually [three (3) -year total not to exceed $6,895,816.68 ];
2) Authorize a ten percent (10%) City-controlled and directed contingency for special events, not to exceed $689,581.67 (General Fund); and 3) Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget by $384,357.61 for anticipated invoices covering August and September 2025. (General Fund)
4 . PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members a dopt a resolution accepting the donation of fitness equipment, valued at $16,922.20, from the American Heart Association for the Darby Park Fitness Center.
Recommendation:
1) Adopt resolution.
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5 . PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT /
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve a grant of easement to Southern California Edison (SCE) to construct, operate, maintain, inspect, remove, and perform underground or aboveground electrical work from an SCE vault on Pincay Road to the Darby Park Verizon Cell Tower Site.
Recommendation:
1) Approve grant of easement.
6 . POLICE DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve a three (3)-year agreement [with the option to extend for one (1) additional year] with Sharp Performance Inc., to provide a mental wellness application, training, and related services. (Grant and General Fund) Recommendation:
1) Approve agreement totaling $255,000 ($85,000 annually); and 2) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget to include $70,056 in Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Funds. (Grant Funds)
7 . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of applications to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program and designating the Public Works Director, or designee, as the Authorized Representative to execute all necessary documents.
Recommendation:
1) Adopt resolution.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
DR-1.
&
H-2.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Staff report presenting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Basic Financial Statements for the City of Inglewood and the City of Inglewood Housing Authority.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
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SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS
SPH- 1 . DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Staff report requesting the Mayor and Council Members s et a public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment No. 24-00002 (GPA24-00002), allowing a request to amend the Land Use Element Map of the Inglewood General Plan from Low Density to Medium Density , for an approximately 68-acre site that includes Morningside High School and Monroe Middle School, with approximately 23-acres designated for a proposed multiple-family residential development at AINs: 4030-033-901, 4030-033-903, and 4030-033-904.
Recommendation:
1) Set public hearing for September 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AT 2:00 P.M.
SPH-2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Staff report requesting the Mayor and Council Members s et a public hearing to consider Zone Change No. 24-00001, a request to amend the zoning from R-1 (One-family Residential) to R- 3 (Multiple-family Residential), for an approximately 68-acre site that includes Morningside High School and Monroe Middle School, with approximatel y 23-acres designated for a proposed multiple-family residential development at AINs: 4030-033-901, 4030-033-903, and 4030-033-904 .
Recommendation:
1) Set public hearing for September 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AT 2:00 P.M.
ORDINANCE
O-1. CITY MANAGER ’S OFFICE
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members introduce an ordinance adding a new Article 9 (Vending from Motor Vehicles on Streets) to Chapter 3 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Inglewood Municipal Code (IMC), and performing auxiliary code maintenance elsewhere in the IMC.
Recommendation:
1) Motion to waive further reading; and
2) Introduce Ordinance.
1) FURTHER READING WAIVED; AND 2) ORDINANCE INTRODUCED.
REPORTS – CITY ATTORNEY
A-1. Report on Closed Session Item(s)
A- 2 . Oral reports – City Attorney
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REPORTS – CITY MANAGER
CM-1. Oral reports – City Manager
REPORTS – CITY CLERK
CC- 1 . Oral reports – City Clerk
INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Call to Order
Roll Call
CSA-1,
1 &
H-1.
Warrant Registers.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY
INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Call to Order
Roll Call
H-1,
1 &
CSA-1.
Warrant Registers.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
H-2.
&
DR-1.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Staff report presenting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Basic Financial Statements for the City of Inglewood and the City of Inglewood Housing Authority.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
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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