INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA       


Tuesday, May 16, 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*****

 

Doors to the City Council Chamber will open at 1:30 p.m. for Open Session. Please be mindful that seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

 

ALTERNATIVE METHODS

The City provides the following two alternative methods of viewing and listening to the City Council Meeting as a convenience:   

  • 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/

 

The disruption in service of any alternative method does not preclude the City Council or other legislative body from taking further action on an agenda item.

 

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.  

 

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

PARKING AUTHORITY/JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY


 


RULES OF DECORUM - Click Here to View


 MAYOR/CHAIRMAN 
James T. Butts, Jr.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY MEMBERS
Gloria D. Gray, 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
 
 

CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM

Persons wishing to address the Inglewood City Council on the Closed Session item may do so at this time.

CS-1.

 

Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Worker’s Compensation Claims of Ivan Chatman: Claim Numbers 20-149668 and 20-147592.

 

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/Parking Authority/Joint Powers Authority on any item on the agenda 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
 

MINUTES

 

2. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 14, 2023.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve.
Documents:
  1. 2.PDF
 

CONSENT CALENDAR

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


 

3. CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

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

  1. Reject Claims pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
  1. Luis Martin for alleged personal injury; ADA violation inability to access sidewalk on March 26, 2023.
  2. Mercury Insurance subro. Natalie Sepulveda for alleged tire damage; pothole (City of Lennox) on December 30, 2022.

    Recommendation:

     


    1. Reject Claims listed as A-1 and A-2.
 

4. CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an outstanding legal invoice submitted by the law firm of Cauvel & Dacey, P.C. (“Special Counsel”) (Attorney-Client Privileged). (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment in the amount of $200.
Documents:
  1. 4.PDF
 

5. RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-187 with CSDA Design Group, increasing the amount by $72,529 (total amount of $613,049) for additional services, and extending the agreement term to December 31, 2023, to complete the architectural design work on 320 residential units. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-187; and
  2. Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
Documents:
  1. 5.PDF
 

SETTING PUBLIC HEARING

 

SPH-1. SECTION 8, HOUSING, AND CDBG DEPARTMENT

Staff report requesting that a public hearing be set to receive public input on the priority community development, housing and non-housing needs of low- and moderate-income residents for the development of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Set public hearing for June 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.;
  2. Set public hearing for July 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to recommend adoption of the Draft 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan; and
  3. Set public hearing for December 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to receive public comments and recommend adoption of the Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Consolidation Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Documents:
  1. SPH-1.PDF
 

REPORTS – CITY ATTORNEY

A-1.

Report on Closed Session Item

 

A-2.

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/ COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Club iCE Rental for providing DJ services for the Women Rock Empowerment Summit 2023. (General Fund) 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment in the amount of $675.
Documents:
  1. CC-2.PDF
 

CC-3. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE/ COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Lavender Blue Group Inc., dba Lavender Blue Restaurant Lounge for providing catering services for the Women Rock Empowerment Summit 2023. (General Fund) 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment in the amount of $11,770.
Documents:
  1. CC-3.PDF
 

CC-4. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE/ COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Louvonia Thompson for providing photography services for the Women Rock Empowerment Summit 2023. (General Fund)  

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment in the amount of $500.
Documents:
  1. CC-4.PDF
 

CC-5. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE/ COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of invoices submitted by Mogul Behaviour for services provided for Women Rock Empowerment Summit 2023. (General Fund) 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment in the total amount of $7,800.
Documents:
  1. CC-5.PDF
 

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
 

CSA-2. SUCCESSOR AGENCY SECRETARY

Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 14, 2023.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve.
Documents:
  1. CSA-2.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. HOUSING AUTHORITY SECRETARY

Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 14, 2023.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve.
Documents:
  1. H-2.PDF
 

ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY

 

INGLEWOOD PARKING AUTHORITY

Call to Order 

Roll Call

 

P-1. PARKING AUTHORITY SECRETARY

Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 14, 2023.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve.
Documents:
  1. P-1.PDF
 

ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD PARKING AUTHORITY

 

INGLEWOOD JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

Call to Order 

Roll Call

 

JPA-1. JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY SECRETARY

Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 14, 2023.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve.
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