INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA       


Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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:

 

  • November 15, 2022 – Access Code: 3710439# wait 3 seconds and press # again
  • November 22, 2022 – Access Code: 9824475# 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
 
 

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 Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 816 East Manchester Boulevard (APN 4021-036-027) and 401 South Prairie Avenue (APN 4021-036-049); Agency Negotiator: Artie Fields; Negotiating Party: Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC; Under Negotiation: Purchase and Sale Agreement.

 

CS-2
&

CSA-1.

 

Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property Location: 4520 W. Century Boulevard (Right of Way-Century Blvd., Mobility Improvement Project); APN: 4036-010-014; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment; City/Agency Negotiator: Artie Fields, City Manager/Executive Director; Negotiating Party: ARCP UO Portfolio II, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership; Negotiator: Charles A. Salazar, Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. 3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75219.

 

CS-3.

 

Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; Name of Agency Negotiator: Jose O. Cortes, Human Resources Director; Name of Organizations Representing Employees: Inglewood Executive Organization (IEO); Inglewood Police Civilian Management Association (IPCMA); and Inglewood Management Employee Organization (IMEO). 


 

OPENING CEREMONIES – 2:00 P.M.

Call to Order 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Roll Call

 

Proclamation Declaring November 16, 2022, as National Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day

 

Presentation – Senator Steven Bradford

 

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-2 & H-1.

Warrant Registers.

Documents:
  1. 1, CSA-2, 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 November 15, 2022, through December 15, 2022, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. 

Recommendation:

 


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

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

PH-1. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Public hearing to consider Ordinance designating certain portions of the City as an “Event Zone” in order to regulate certain activities in connection with 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and related events.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Receive public comments;
  2. Affirm Categorical Exemption (EA-CE-2022-125);
  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 CLERK’S OFFICE

Approval of the Minutes of the Meetings held on September 20, 2022, September 27, 2022, and October 4, 2022. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve.
Documents:
  1. 2.PDF
 

3. 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. Nicole Gayton for alleged personal injury, impound fees on September 4, 2022.
  2. Rigoberto Lopez et al for alleged personal injury; malfunctioning street lights on March 3, 2022.
  3. Anthony Rodriguez for alleged vehicle damage; tree branch on September 9, 2022.
  4. Elmer Ruiz for alleged vehicle damage; fallen tree on August 14, 2022.
  5. Booker woods for alleged property damage, tree roots on September 22, 2022.
  6. Brian Woods dba B Ready Motors LLC for alleged property damage; fallen tree limb on September 9, 2022.
  1. Reject Insufficient Claim in accordance with Government Code, Section 913:

         1. Brandy Tate for alleged vehicle damage; pothole on unknown date.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Reject Claims listed as A-1 through A-6; and
  2. Reject Insufficient Claim listed as B-1.
 

4. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-125 with MGT Consulting Group, Inc., to provide additional scope of services related to the City’s cost recovery policy. (Various Funds) 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-125 in an additional amount not to exceed $93,250 (total contract amount not to exceed $453,750); and
  2. Adopt a resolution amending Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
Documents:
  1. 4.PDF
 

5. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution effecting modification to the terms and conditions of employment for the General Non-Management Bi-Weekly employees represented by SEIU-Local 721.  

Recommendation:

 


  1. Adopt resolution.

 

Documents:
  1. 5.PDF
 

6. POLICE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve an agreement with Leverage Information Systems, Inc. (Leverage), for services related to the Police Department's camera system. (General Fund) 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve agreement in the total amount of $132,891.17 (includes a contingency in the amount of $20,000).
Documents:
  1. 6.PDF
 

7. POLICE DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members accept and approve the recommendation of the Chief of Police pertaining to the expenditure of Fiscal Year 2022 Justice Assistance Grant funds.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Accept and approve recommendation of the Chief of Police;
  2. Receive and file this report pertaining to the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) Fiscal Year 2022 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG);
  3. Approve Certifications and Assurances required for acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022 JAG funds;
  4. Authorize the expenditure of Fiscal Year 2022 JAG funds in the amount of $51,966 for the approved recommendation; and
  5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of Grant Funds from the Justice Grant Program in the amount of $51,966. (Grant Funds)
Documents:
  1. 7.PDF
 

8. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members approve a one (1)-year Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management (with the option to extend one (1) additional year) to retain and continue to lease a total of eleven (11) undercover vehicles (with the option to buy one (1) enforcement equipped vehicle at the end of the term). (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement in an amount not to exceed $75,600.
Documents:
  1. 8.PDF
 

9. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members authorize payment of an invoice submitted by Refrigeration Supplies Distributor (RSD), for the purchase of a scroll compressor. (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize payment in the amount of $2,582.23.
Documents:
  1. 9.PDF
 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS CONT’D

 

DR-2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members award a contract and approve an agreement with Ferreira Coastal Construction Co., for the LAWA Intelligent Transportation Systems Project, per Bid No. RFB-0152. [Land Access Modernization Program (LAMP) Fund] 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Award contract and approve agreement in a total amount not to exceed $13,525,144.60 (includes a ten percent (10%) project contingency in an amount not to exceed $1,229,558.60).
Documents:
  1. DR-2.PDF
 

DR-3 & H-4. SECTION 8, HOUSING, AND CDBG DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor/Chairman and Council/Housing Authority Members authorize staff to use the General Funds to make a repayment of HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program funds in the amount of $542,197.60, for the land acquisition and certain pre-development expenses relative to the development of affordable housing to be located on the vacant lot on the 1000 Block of South Orchard Drive (Orchard Drive), Inglewood, California 9030l. (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize staff to use the General Funds; 
  2. Authorize staff to request a disbursement of Affordable Housing Bond funds upon approval of the 2023-2024 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) by the State of California Department of Finance in the amount of $542,197.60 to reimburse the General Fund for the acquisition and pre-development expenses relative to the development of affordable housing on Orchard Drive (Bond Funds);
  3. Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to allocate $22,197.60 in General Funds for the Repayment of HOME Funds, for reimbursement of non-acquisition related costs.
Documents:
  1. DR-3, H-4.PDF
 

SETTING PUBLIC HEARING

 

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

Staff report requesting that a public hearing be set to adopt a resolution to apply for, accept, and approve the implementation of entitlement grant funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division of State Financial Assistance Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Set public hearing for November 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Documents:
  1. SPH-1.PDF
 

ORDINANCES

 

O-1. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT/ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Ordinance No. 23-03, approving ZCA-2022-003 to modify Chapter 12 (Planning and Zoning) of the Inglewood Municipal Code related to Transportation Impact Analysis Requirements to conform with Senate Bill (SB) 743.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Motion to waive further reading; and
  2. Adopt ordinance.
Documents:
  1. O-1.PDF
 

O-2. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members introduce the attached Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Motion to waive further reading; and
  2. Introduce ordinance.
Documents:
  1. O-2.PDF
 

REPORTS – CITY ATTORNEY/GENERAL COUNSEL

A-1

&

CSA-4.

Report on Closed Session Items. 

 

A-2.

Oral reports – City Attorney/General Counsel

       



 

REPORTS – CITY MANAGER

CM-1.

Oral reports – City Manager.

 

REPORTS – CITY CLERK

 

CC-1. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Inglewood in accordance with Government Code §81000, et seq. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Adopt resolution; and
  2. Authorize the City Clerk to prepare and file the 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
Documents:
  1. CC-1.PDF
 

CC-2.

Oral reports – City Clerk.

 

COUNCIL INITIATIVE

 

CI-1. COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

Initiative by Council Member Alex Padilla requesting approval of City Sponsorship of the 2022 Annual District 2 Toy and Canned Food Drive to be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center located at 1201 North La Tijera Boulevard, Inglewood, 90302.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve City Sponsorship. 
Documents:
  1. CI-1.PDF
 

CI-2. COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

Initiative by Council Member Dionne Faulk requesting approval of City Sponsorship of the 2022 District 4 Holiday Donation Drive to be held on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Crenshaw Imperial Shopping Center, and December 10, 2022, at Darby Dixon Park.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve City Sponsorship. 
Documents:
  1. CI-2.PDF
 

INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY

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/Successor Agency on the closed session item may do so at this time.

 

CSA-1

&

CS-2.


 

Closed Session – Confidential – Attorney/Client Privileged; City Council Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property Location: 4520 W. Century Boulevard (Right of Way-Century Blvd., Mobility Improvement Project); APN: 4036-010-014; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment; City/Agency Negotiator: Artie Fields, City Manager/Executive Director; Negotiating Party: ARCP UO Portfolio II, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership; Negotiator: Charles A. Salazar, Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. 3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75219.

 

Recess 


Call to Order 



 

CSA-2, 1, H-1

Warrant Registers.

Documents:
  1. 1, CSA-2, H-1.PDF
 

CSA-3. SUCCESSOR AGENCY SECRETARY

Approval of the Minutes of the Meetings held on September 20, 2022, September 27, 2022, and October 4, 2022.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve.
Documents:
  1. CSA-3.PDF
 

REPORTS – GENERAL COUNSEL/ CITY ATTORNEY

CSA-4

&

A-1.

Report on Closed Session items.

 

ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY

 

INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY

Call to Order 

Roll Call


 

H-1, 1 & CSA-2.

Warrant Registers.

Recommendation:

 


  1. Allow for Payment of Bills.
Documents:
  1. 1, CSA-2, H-1.PDF
 

H-2. HOUSING AUTHORITY SECRETARY

Approval of the Minutes of the Meetings held on September 20, 2022, September 27, 2022, and October 4, 2022.

Recommendation:

 


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

H-3. SECTION 8, HOUSING, AND CDBG DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Chairman and Housing Authority Members approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) for Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) referrals. 

Recommendation:

 


  1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding; and 
  2. Authorize the Chairman to execute the MOU with LAHSA.
Documents:
  1. H-3.PDF
 

H-4 & DR-3. SECTION 8, HOUSING, AND CDBG DEPARTMENT

Staff report recommending that the Mayor/Chairman and Council/Housing Authority Members authorize staff to use the General Funds to make a repayment of HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program funds in the amount of $542,197.60, for the land acquisition and certain pre-development expenses relative to the development of affordable housing to be located on the vacant lot on the 1000 Block of South Orchard Drive (Orchard Drive), Inglewood, California 9030l. (General Fund)

Recommendation:

 


  1. Authorize staff to use the General Funds; 
  2. Authorize staff to request a disbursement of Affordable Housing Bond funds upon approval of the 2023-2024 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) by the State of California Department of Finance in the amount of $542,197.60 to reimburse the General Fund for the acquisition and pre-development expenses relative to the development of affordable housing on Orchard Drive (Bond Funds);
  3. Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to allocate $22,197.60 in General Funds for the Repayment of HOME Funds, for reimbursement of non-acquisition related costs.
Documents:
  1. DR-3, H-4.PDF
 

ADJOURNMENT INGLEWOOD HOUSING 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 September 27, 2022.

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