INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA       

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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 Open Session: 1-888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694, using the specific access codes detailed below for the respective City Council Dates:

                      

  • February 7, 2023 – Access Code: 7197438# wait 3 seconds and press # again
  • February 14, 2023 – Access Code: 8421438# wait 3 seconds and press # again
  • February 21, 2023 – Access Code: 8126595# wait 3 seconds and press # again
  • February 28, 2023 – Access Code: 8632315# 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

JOINT POWERS 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 L. Thompson
CITY TREASURER/TREASURER 
Wanda M. Brown
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Artie Fields
CITY ATTORNEY/GENERAL COUNSEL
 Kenneth R. Campos
 
 

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 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.

Documents:
  1. 1, CSA-1, H-1.pdf
 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

 

DR-1. CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution authorizing the City Council, and all other legislative bodies of the City, to continue to conduct public meetings via teleconference from February 7, 2023, through and including February 28, 2023, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Adopt resolution.
Documents:
  1. DR-1.PDF
 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

PH-1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Public hearing to accept public comment on amending the City of Inglewood Master Fee Schedule to reflect a year-over-year 8% increase in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Recommendation:

 


  1. Continue Public Hearing to the Meeting of April 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Documents:
  1. PH-1.PDF
 

CONSENT CALENDAR

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


 

2. POLICE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of California Department of Justice for acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 State Tobacco Grant Funds in the amount of $245,346.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding; and 
  1. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to include $81,782 in grant funds for the current year.  
Documents:
  1. 2.PDF
 

3. POLICE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members accept Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds in the amount of $164,459.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Accept Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds; 
  2. Approve the expenditure recommendations of the Chief of Police; 
  3. Authorize inclusion of remaining COPS funds from the previous fiscal year in the amount of $200,074.82; 
  4. Authorize payment of invoices to Mile High Shooting Accessories, Crye Precision, and Motorola Solutions, for uniforms and equipment, in a total amount of $181,471.54; and
  5. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to include State Citizens’ Option for Public Safety funds, in the amount of $164,459. (Grant Funds)
Documents:
  1. 3.PDF
 

4. SECTION 8, HOUSING, AND CDBG DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., to implement the City of Inglewood Homeless Coordinator Program with the $125,000 Grant Award from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. (Grant Funds)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve agreement; and  
  1. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to appropriate $125,000 to fund the Inglewood Homeless Services Coordinator Program. (Grant Funds)
Documents:
  1. 4.PDF
 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS CONT’D

 

DR-2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution 1) amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to create a new revenue account for Measure W Regional Program funds; 2) authorizing the Mayor to sign the Transfer Agreement (TA) related to the receipt of Measure W Regional Program Funds; 3) approving the receipt of Measure W Regional Program funds; and 4) authorizing the Public Works Director to sign all other related documents for the completion of the Inglewood Edward Vincent, Jr. Park Stormwater Improvement Project.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Adopt resolution.
Documents:
  1. DR-2.PDF
 

DR-3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members receive and approve the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Conflict-of-Interest-Code to be effective upon adoption. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive and approve Conflict of Interest Code.
Documents:
  1. DR-3.PDF
 

REPORTS – CITY ATTORNEY

A-1.     Oral reports – City Attorney.

 

REPORTS – CITY MANAGER

CM-1.

Oral reports – City Manager.

 

REPORTS – CITY CLERK

CC-1.

Oral reports – City Clerk.

 

CC-2. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the Month ending December 31, 2022. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive and file.
Documents:
  1. CC-2.PDF
 

INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY

Call to Order  

Roll Call

 

CSA-1, 1, H-1

Warrant Registers.

Documents:
  1. 1, CSA-1, H-1.pdf
 

CSA-2. SUCCESSOR AGENCY SECRETARY

Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the Month ending December 31, 2022.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive and file.
Documents:
  1. CSA-2.PDF
 

ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY

 

INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY

Call to Order 

Roll Call


 

H-1, 1, CSA-1

Warrant Registers.

Documents:
  1. 1, CSA-1, H-1.pdf
 

H-2. HOUSING AUTHORITY SECRETARY

Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the Month ending December 31, 2022.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive and file.
Documents:
  1. H-2.PDF
 

ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY

 

INGLEWOOD JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

Call to Order 

Roll Call

 

JPA-1. JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY SECRETARY

Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the Month ending December 31, 2022.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive and file.
Documents:
  1. JPA-1.PDF
 

ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD JOINT POWERS 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