INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA       


Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Open Session – 2:00 p.m.

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www.cityofinglewood.org/654/Finance-Authority
www.cityofinglewood.org/839/Parking-Authority
 

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AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING 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
 
 

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 Hearings, 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 amending or repealing various Municipal Code sections regulating peddling, soliciting, and sidewalk vendors and adding a new Article 13 “Sidewalk Vendor Program” to Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code to comply with changes in State Law.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive public comments;
  2. Motion to waive further reading; and
  3. Introduce ordinance.
Documents:
  1. PH-1.PDF
 

PH-2. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Public Hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 23-00004 (ZCA23-00004) in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to establish regulations for fast food restaurants, Citywide.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Continue Public Hearing to the Meeting of September 12, 2023.
Documents:
  1. PH-2.PDF
 

PH-3. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Public Hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 23-00005 (ZCA23-00005) to modify miscellaneous regulations in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code (IMC) related to affordable housing, day-care regulations, and condominium regulations, Citywide.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive public comments;
  2. Affirm Categorical Exemption (EA-CE-2023-083); 
  3. Motion to waive further reading; and
  4. Introduce ordinance.
Documents:
  1. PH-3.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 Claim pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
  1. Chantel Heath for alleged wheel damage; pothole on February 23, 2023.
  1. Reject Amended Claim pursuant to Government Code, Section 913:
  1. Clinton Sylvestre for alleged tire damage; pothole on March 4, 2023.

Recommendation:

 


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

3. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of an invoice submitted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the District 1 Run-Off Election held on March 7, 2023, in the amount of $723,965.54. (General Fund) 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment.
Documents:
  1. 3.PDF
 

4. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members reject all bids received for Bid No. RFB-0165. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Reject all bids; and 
  2. Authorize staff to rebid the project.
Documents:
  1. 4.PDF
 

5. PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Bell Event Services, Inc., in the amount of $100,400, for Sound, Stage, and Lighting Services for Citywide Special Events, and up to $10,000 for additional equipment rentals, as needed, per RFB-0162. (General Fund)  

Recommendation:

 


  1.  Award contract and approve agreement. 
Documents:
  1. 5.PDF
 

6. POLICE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP), in a total amount not to exceed $4,500,000, authorizing the Chief of Police (or designee) to request supplemental law enforcement services for special events from the CHP. (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve agreement.
Documents:
  1. 6.PDF
 

7. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a cooperative purchase agreement with 72 Hour LLC dba: National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two (2) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks and two (2) 2024 Ford Maverick Trucks in the amount of $160,114.80, per Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (Contract No. 091521-NAF). (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve cooperative purchase agreement.
Documents:
  1. 7.PDF
 

8. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Sequel Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $643,442, for the Darby and Dixon Parking Lots Improvements Project, per Bid No. CB-23-12 (General Fund).

Recommendation:

 


  1. Award a contract and approve agreement; and 
  2. Approve a fifteen percent (15%) project contingency in an amount not to exceed $96,516 for a contract total amount not to exceed $739,958. (General Fund). 
Documents:
  1. 8.PDF
 

9. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc. (Contractor), in an amount not to exceed $384,985, for the As-Needed Repair Service on Inglewood Sewer & Storm Drain System Project, per Bid No. CB-23-17. (Sewer Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Award contract and approve agreement; and
  2. Authorize an additional City controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $38,499 for the As-Needed Repair Service on Inglewood Sewer & Storm Drain System Project. (Sewer Fund)
Documents:
  1. 9.PDF
 

10. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with United Storm Water, Inc. (Contractor), in an amount not to exceed $1,407,225, for the 2023 Storm Drain Catch Basin Inserts in the City of Inglewood Project, per Bid No. CB-23-14. (Measure W Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Award contract and approve agreement; and
  2. Authorize an additional City controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency, in an amount not to exceed $140,722, for the 2023 Storm Drain Catch Basin Inserts in the City of Inglewood Project. (Measure W Fund).
Documents:
  1. 10.PDF
 

11. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of an open invoice submitted by Action Door Repair Corporation for repairs made to roll-up doors at the Service Center in the amount of $6,965.28. (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment.
Documents:
  1. 11.PDF
 

12. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of an invoice submitted by Duthie Electric Service Corporation dba Duthie Power Services (Duthie Power Services) for completion of the annual maintenance of the Main Library generator in the amount of $645.39. (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment.
Documents:
  1. 12.PDF
 

13. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the payment of two (2) invoices submitted by KJServices Environmental Consulting, LLC (KJServices), in the total amount of $2,345.72, for preparing documentation for the administration of the City’s Used Oil Payment Program Cycle 14 application and finalizing the annual report. (Sanitation Fund) 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment.
Documents:
  1. 13.PDF
 

14. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the direct payment of outstanding invoices submitted by Psomas for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Traffic Signal Safety Improvements for Prairie Avenue [HSIPL-5164 (032)] Project, RFP-0167, in the amount of $195,856.18. (Measure M Funds)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize direct payment.
Documents:
  1. 14.PDF
 

15. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution to authorize the Public Works Director to release the final Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project to integrate proposer teams formed by shortlisted proposer teams and eligible transit technology suppliers.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Adopt resolution. 
Documents:
  1. 15.PDF
 

16. RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-077 with S&L Specialty Construction, Inc., extending the term to June 28, 2024, to complete the residential sound insulation work on 49 Units (Project XV, Group 34).

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-077.
Documents:
  1. 16.PDF
 

17. RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize the destruction of Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program records (specification books, property owner, contractor, certified payroll, invoices, pre-bid, close-out, and participation agreement documents) per City Records Retention and Destruction (RRD) Policy.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize destruction. 
Documents:
  1. 17.PDF
 

18. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a three(3)-year agreement with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax consultation and tax revenue recovery in a total amount not to exceed $53,490, commencing October 1, 2023, and expiring September 30, 2026. (General Fund)  

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve agreement. 
Documents:
  1. 18.PDF
 

19. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-009 with Ernst and Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC (EY) for Financial Advisory Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project (ITC), extending the agreement term for an additional three (3) years, ending October 6, 2026, and allocating additional funding, in the amount of $700,000. (Measure R Grant)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-009; and
  2. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget.
Documents:
  1. 19.PDF
 

20. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-011 with Lea & Elliott (L&E) for Automated People Mover (APM) Operating System, Architecture, and Urban Design Consultant Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project, exercising the option to extend the contract term an additional three years (3) to October 6, 2026. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-011; and 
  2. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget. (Measure R Grant)
Documents:
  1. 20.PDF
 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

 

DR-1. POLICE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution establishing certain Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license fees. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Adopt resolution; and
  2. Include new rates in the City’s Master Fee Schedule when applicable.
Documents:
  1. DR-1.PDF
 

DR-2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contact and approve an agreement with Cedro Construction, Inc. (Contractor) for the Water Main Replacement Phase 7 Project, per Bid No. CB-23-19, in an amount not to exceed $7,104,700, using the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funds. (Water Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Award contract and approve agreement; and
  2. Authorize an additional City controlled and directed ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $710,470 for the Water Main Replacement Phase 7 Project. (Water Fund)
Documents:
  1. DR-2.PDF
 

DR-3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,968,817, for the Edward Vincent Jr. Park Stormwater Improvements Project Design, per RFP No. RFP-0190. (Measure W Regional Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Award a contract and approve an agreement; and
  2. Authorize an additional City controlled and directed twenty percent (20%) contingency in an amount not to exceed $593,763.40 for the Edward Vincent Jr. Park Stormwater Improvements Project Design. (Measure W Regional Fund)
Documents:
  1. DR-3.PDF
 

DR-4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Inglewood and the Inglewood Transit Connector Joint Powers Authority for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Cooperative Agreement; and
  2. Delegate authority to the Mayor, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to make any minor, non-material revisions not impacting the Cooperative Agreement's substantive terms, conditions, or intent. 
Documents:
  1. DR-4.PDF
 

DR-5. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a Sewer Relocation Agreement with the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County (LACSD) for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project in the amount of $180,000. (Measure Reimbursable Grant Funds)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Sewer Relocation Agreement;
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Sewer Relocation Agreement; and
  3. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to fund the Deposit of Estimated District Costs, in the amount of $180,000, for LACSD to provide staff for the relocation of an existing public sanitary sewer for the ITC Project.
Documents:
  1. DR-5.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.

 

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
 

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