INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, October 2 8 , 202 5
Closed Session – 1:00 p.m.
Open Session – 2 :00 p.m.
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*****NOTE FROM THE CITY*****
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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; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Barraza v. City of Inglewood, et al.; LASC. Case No.: 23TRCV03396.
DIRECTION GIVEN. NO FINAL ACTION.
CS-2. Closed Session - Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property Address: 11101 Yukon Avenue, Inglewood CA 90303. APN # 4033-013-908; Negotiating Party for IUSD: DCG Strategies; Negotiating Party for City: Louis A. Atwell; Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment.
DIRECTION GIVEN. NO FINAL ACTION.
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AG ENDA
CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY /
JOINT POWERS 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 /Joint Powers Authority on any item on the agendas , other than the Public Hearings may do so at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
PH-1.
&
J PA -PH-1.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
P ublic hearing to consider the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds for the Inglewood Main Library Renovation and Seismic Retrofit Project.
Recommendation:
Mayor and Council Members
1) Receive public comments; and
2) Adopt a resolution approving proceedings by the Inglewood Joint Powers Authority for the issuance and sale of Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000, to finance the renovation and seismic retrofit of the Inglewood Main Library, approving the Form and authorizing execution of related documents, and approving related official actions. -AND-
Chairman and Inglewood Joint Powers Authority Members
1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 to finance the renovation and seismic retrofit of the Inglewood Main Library, approving the Form and authorizing execution of related documents and approving related official actions.
1) PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED; AND 2) RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
AND
1) RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
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PH-2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Conduct a Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment No. 24-00002 (GPA24-00002) to a llow 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 (Morningside High School and Monroe Middle School), and approximately 23 acres designated for a proposed multiple- family residential development.
Recommendation:
1) Receive public comments;
2) Affirm the Sustainable Community Environmental Assessment (EA-SCEA- 2025-035) for the 23-acre project site and the Categorical Exemption (EA-CE- 2025-104) for the 45-acre portion; and
3) Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 24-00002 (GPA24- 00002).
1) PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED; 2) SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AFFIRMED; AND 3) RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
PH- 3 . DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Conduct a Public Hearing to consider Zone Change No. 24-00001 (ZC24-00001) to allow a request to amend the Zoning from R-1 (One-Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) for an approximately 68-Acre Site (Morningside High School and Monroe Middle School) with approximately 23 acres designated for a proposed multiple family residential development.
Recommendation:
1) Receive public comments;
2) Motion to waive further reading; and
3) Introduce an Ordinance approving Zone Change No. 24-00001 (ZC24-00001). 1) PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED; 2) FURTHER READING WAIVED; AND 3) ORDINANCE INTRODUCED.
WARRANTS AND BILLS
1,
CSA- 1
& H-1.
Warrant Registers.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
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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
Letters from the City Attorney ’s Office recommending the following:
A. Reject Claim s in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
1. Katie Fuller for alleged personal injury; uneven sidewalk on February 11, 2025.
2. Cesar Martinez for alleged personal injury; assaulted by security guards or employees on March 23, 2025.
Recommendation:
1) Reject Claim s listed as A-1 and A-2.
3 . FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve an extension of a cooperative blanket purchase order with Home Depot for the annual purchase of various maintenance, repair, and operating supplies for $200,000. (Various Funds) Recommendation:
1) Approve extension of cooperative purchase order.
4 . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve a three (3)-year agreement (with the option to extend for one (1) additional one (1)-year term) with RideCo U.S. Inc., to assist with the operation of a shuttle service. (L andside Access Modernization Program Fund)
Recommendation:
1) Award contract and approve agreement not to exceed $3,255,187.12; and 2) Approve a five percent (5%) contingency of $162,759.36 for the three-year agreement.
5 . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-267 with All American Asphalt to provide additional construction services on Crenshaw Boulevard from Interstate 105 Freeway to Century Boulevard, not to exceed $1,283,860. (General Fund)
Recommendation:
1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-267; and 2) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for $1,283,860. 6 . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members reject all bids received on October 1, 2025, for the Darby Park Restroom Project – Phase 2 (CB-25-19).
Recommendation:
1) Reject all bids; and
2) Approve rebidding the project following modifications to the bid specifications.
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORT(S)
DR-1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve the revised termination of Disposition and Development Agreement with 317 LA BREA LLC previously approved on August 26, 2025, to include the return of the developer ’s Good Faith Deposit.
Recommendation:
1) Approve the revised termination of Disposition and Development Agreement.
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT APPROVED.
SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING (S)
SPH -1. PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Staff report re questing the Mayor and Council Members authorize the submission of a grant application for the Federal Section 5310 Program – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities – grant available through Metro.
Recommendation:
1) Authorize submission of grant application;
2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Federal Grant application and subsequent grant-related documentation; and
3) Set a public hearing for December 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. to consider the aforementioned Federal Grant application under the Section 5310 capital funding program for the purchase of transit vehicles for services such as Dial- A-Ride for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. 1) SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZED; 2) MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO
SIGN THE FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION AND SUBSEQUENT GRANT-RELATED DOCUMENTATION; AND 3) PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR DECEMBER 9, 2025 AT THE HOUR OF 2:00 P.M.
SPH-2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Staff report re questing the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to consider proposed increases to the City ’s water, sewer, and recycled water rates, in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218.
Recommendation:
1) Set public hearing for December 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR DECEMBER 16, 2025, AT THE HOUR OF 2:00 P.M.
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
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REPORTS – CITY CLERK
CC- 1 . Oral reports – City Clerk
CC-2. CITY CLERK ’S OFFICE
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve a blanket purchase order with PACE News for $100,000 for the publication of official notices, legal advertisements, and other City-related information during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 . (Various Funds ) Recommendation:
1) Approve blanket purchase order.
BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER APPROVED.
CC- 3 . CITY CLERK ’S OFFICE
Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026.
Recommendation:
1) Adopt resolution;
2) Adopt a resolution requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the City ’s General Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026, with the Statewide Primary Election to be held the same date, pursuant to Elections Code section 10403; and
3) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 Budget to (1) add one Part-Time Staff Assistant in the City Clerk ’s Office to support election-related duties and increased public records workload; and (2) allocate funds to pay for the June 2, 2026 election.
1) RESOLUTION ADOPTED; 2) RESOLUTION ADOPTED; AND 3) RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
REPORTS – CITY TREASURER
CT-1. CITY TREASURER
Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ending August 31, 2025.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
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INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Call to Order
Roll Call
CSA- 1 ,
1 &
H-1.
Warrant Registers.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
CSA-2. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURER
Monthly Treasurer ’s Reports for the month ending August 31, 2025.
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. HOUSING AUTHORITY TREASURER
Monthly Treasurer ’s Reports for the month ending August 31, 2025.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
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INGLEWOOD JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Call to Order
Roll Call
JPA-1. JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TREASURER
Monthly Treasurer ’s Reports for the month ending August 31, 2025.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
PUBLIC HEARING (S)
J PA -PH-1.
&
PH-1 .
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Public hearing to consider the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds for the Inglewood Main Library Renovation and Seismic Retrofit Project.
Recommendation:
Mayor and Council Members
1) Receive public comments; and
2) Adopt a resolution approving proceedings by the Inglewood Joint Powers Authority for the issuance and sale of Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000, to finance the renovation and seismic retrofit of the Inglewood Main Library, approving the Form and authorizing execution of related documents, and approving related official actions. -AND-
Chairman and Inglewood Joint Powers Authority Members
1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 to finance the renovation and seismic retrofit of the Inglewood Main Library, approving the Form and authorizing execution of related documents and approving related official actions.
1) PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED; AND 2) RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
AND
1) RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD JOINT POWERS 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