INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA       

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Closed Session – 1:00 p.m.

Open Session – 2:00 p.m.

Web Sites: 
www.cityofinglewood.org
www.cityofinglewood.org/253/Successor-Agency
www.cityofinglewood.org/688/Housing-Authority
www.cityofinglewood.org/654/Finance-Authority
www.cityofinglewood.org/839/Parking-Authority
 
 

*****NOTE FROM THE CITY*****

COVID-19 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING MEETINGS OF 

THE INGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER CITY LEGISLATIVE BODIES

 

Until further notice, meetings of the Inglewood City Council and other City legislative bodies will be conducted pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e), which allows the City to use teleconferencing for members of the public to access a meeting and to address the legislative body via a call-in option.

 

CALL-IN OPTION

 

  1. Members of the public who wish to attend a public meeting and address the City Council or other legislative body during a public meeting must use the call-in option noted below:

 

  • Members of the public may listen and make oral public comments telephonically by dialing:
    • Dial-in for Closed Session: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 825 5030 7638 Passcode: 024788
      • Dial-in for Open Session: 1-888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694, using the specific access codes detailed below for the respective City Council Dates:

 

  • January 24, 2023 – Access Code: 8161815# wait 3 seconds and press # again 
  • January 31, 2023 – Access Code: 1571707# wait 3 seconds and press # again

 

In the event of a disruption which prevents the City from broadcasting the meeting to the public using the call-in option, or in the event of a disruption within the City’s control which prevents the public from offering public comments using the call-in option, the City Council and other legislative body shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option is restored. 

 

 


 

ALTERNATIVE METHODS

 

The City also provides alternative methods for members of the public to submit comments and/or to observe a public meeting.  The following alternative methods are provided to the public as a matter of convenience only and the disruption in service to any alternative method does not preclude the City Council or other legislative body from taking further action on an agenda item.  In the event of a disruption to any alternative method below members of the public should use the call-in option above.  

 

2. Submitting Comments Prior to Public Meeting: Members of the public may choose to submit comments electronically for consideration by the City Council or other City Legislative Body by sending them to the City Clerk/Secretary at athompson@cityofinglewood.org, and Deputy City Clerk at aallen@cityofinglewood.org. To ensure distribution to the members of the Legislative Body prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting, and in the body of the email, please identify the agenda number or subject matter. Correspondence should indicate the meeting date and agenda item. Comments received after 8:00 a.m. and prior to the close of the public hearings will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Contact the Office of the City Clerk at 310-412-5280 with any questions.

 

3. Viewing and Listening to the Meeting without Making Public Comments:

  • On Spectrum Cable Channel 35 with audio and limited video.  Please check with your cable provider for details.
  • Live online through Facebook Live, with audio and limited video, at https://www.facebook.com/cityofinglewood/

 

4. Public attendance at Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Main Library) to view meeting and make public comments via audio/video.

 

ACCESSIBILITY: If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.  Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, or translation services in order to observe and/or offer public comment may request such reasonable modification, accommodation,  or service by contacting the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at 310-412-5280,  FAX at 310-412-5533, One Manchester Boulevard, First Floor, Inglewood City Hall, Inglewood, CA 90301 or via email to athompson@cityofinglewood.org and aallen@cityofinglewood.org no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY


 MAYOR/CHAIRMAN 
James T. Butts, Jr.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY MEMBERS
George W. Dotson, District No. 1
Alex Padilla, District No. 2
Eloy Morales, Jr., District No. 3
Dionne Faulk, District No. 4
CITY CLERK/SECRETARY 
Aisha Thompson
CITY TREASURER/TREASURER 
Wanda M. Brown
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Artie Fields
CITY ATTORNEY/GENERAL COUNSEL
 Kenneth R. Campos
 
 

CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

Persons wishing to address the Inglewood City Council on the Closed Session items 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); Stephanie Mouton v. City of Inglewood; LASC Case No.: 22STCV12256.  




 

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 agenda, other than the Public Hearing, may do so at this time.

 

WARRANTS AND BILLS (City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority)

 

1, CSA-1 & H-1.

Warrant Registers.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Allow for Payment of Bills.
Documents:
  1. 1,CSA-1,H-1.PDF
 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

PH-1. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment 2022-005 (ZCA-2022-005) to modify miscellaneous regulations in Chapter 12 (Planning and Zoning) of the Inglewood Municipal Code related to Residential Accessory Structures, Downtown Inglewood Development Standard Consistency, Cosmetology Schools, Liquor Store State Code References, Signage Regulation Consistency, and Floor Area Definition Citywide.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive public comments; 
  2. Affirm Categorical Exemption (EA-CE-2022-114); 
  3. Motion to waive further reading; and
  4. Introduce Ordinance.
Documents:
  1. PH-1.PDF
 

CONSENT CALENDAR

These items will be acted upon as a whole unless called upon by a Council Member.

 

2. CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Letters from the City Attorney’s Office recommending the following:

  1. Reject Claims in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:
  1. Dianna Bright for alleged personal injury; uneven concrete on March 30, 2022.
  2. Tandra Ybarra for alleged vehicle damage; collision on September 30, 2022.
  1. Reject Insufficient Claim in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:

         1. Marvin McCoy for alleged failure to provide public records on unknown date.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Reject Claims listed as A-1 and A-2; and
  2. Reject Insufficient Claim listed as B-1.
 

3. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members provide a retroactive approval authorizing the Mayor to immediately sign the California Form 602 (Lobbying Firm Activity Authorization) for the 2023-2024 State of California Legislative Session, effective December 31, 2022.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Provide retroactive approval; and
  2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all future California Form 602 Lobbying Firm Activity Authorizations upon request and without further Council Action.
Documents:
  1. 3.PDF
 

4. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve three (3)-year professional services agreements to provide building plan check and inspection consulting services. (General Fund)

Recommendation:

1. Approve professional services agreements in a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000 with the following consultants:

 a. WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.;

b. The Code Group, Inc.;

c. CSG Consultants, Inc.;

d. J. Lee Engineering, Inc.;

e. California Code Specialties, Inc.;

f. True North Compliance Services, Inc.;

g. Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.; and

h. Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services, Inc. dba JAS Pacific; and

2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the termination of Agreement No. 21-141 with J. Lee Engineering, Inc., California Code Specialties, Inc., and The Code Group, Inc. and Agreement No. 21-148 with J. Lee Engineering, Inc., CSG Consultants, Inc., and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.  

Documents:
  1. 4.PDF
 

5. ITC DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of outstanding invoices submitted by Velosimo for contracting work. (ITC Fund) 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment in the total amount of $8,370.
Documents:
  1. 5.PDF
 

6. POLICE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Retail Center Lease with Hollywood Park Retail/Commercial Investors, LLC (HPRCI), for use of space within SoFi Stadium. (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Retail Center Lease in an annual amount of $1;
  2. Authorize the Chief of Police (or designee) to approve similar agreements related to the Police Department’s operations at the Retail Center, subject to prior review and approval by the City Attorney;
  3. Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with HPRCI in the total amount of $226,216.98 (includes a twenty percent (20%) contingency, in the amount of $37,702.83, for any Additional Amount as notified by HPRCI) to construct conduits to provide internet service to the aforementioned space within SoFi Stadium (General Fund);
  4. Authorize the Chief of Police (or designee) to approve notifications of any Additional Amount related to the Reimbursement Agreement, so long as the amount does not exceed the twenty percent (20%) contingency of $37,702.83, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney; and
  5. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to transfer funds in the amount of $226,216.98. (General Fund)
Documents:
  1. 6.PDF
 

7. PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT / PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the establishment of the Inglewood Transit Connector Public Art Program (Art Program). (Measure R Funds)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve the establishment of the Art Program in the amount of $200,000; and
  2. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget. 
Documents:
  1. 7.PDF
 

8. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution rejecting all bids submitted for the Inglewood Well No. 4 Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. CB-23-01) and authorizing staff to revise and rebid the project.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Adopt resolution.
Documents:
  1. 8.PDF
 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

 

DR-1. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) for a Method of Service Study (MOS) for the ITC Project.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Agreement;
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement for the Study;
  3. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to fund the Method of Service Study deposit, in the amount of $100,000, performed by SCE for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project; and
  4. Approve a City controlled and directed 15% contingency in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Documents:
  1. DR-1.PDF
 

REPORTS – CITY ATTORNEY

A-1.

Report on Closed Session Items.

 

A-2.

Oral reports – City Attorney

 

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. Allow for Payment of Bills.
Documents:
  1. 1,CSA-1,H-1.PDF
 

ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY

 

INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY

Call to Order 

Roll Call


 

H-1, 1, CSA-1

Warrant Registers.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Allow for Payment of Bills.
Documents:
  1. 1,CSA-1,H-1.PDF
 

H-2. SECTION 8, HOUSING, AND CDBG DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Chairman and Housing Authority Members approve a month-to-month lease agreement with Laerte Martins to occupy 340 square feet of office space at 243 East Queen Street, Inglewood, California 90301.

Recommendation:

 

  1. Approve lease agreement in a monthly amount of $775.20.
Documents:
  1. H-2.PDF
 

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, 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