Inglewood public meetings in 2022

Arts Commission

The scheduled Arts Commission meeting for December 21, 2022, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a 440-unit residential project on city-owned land near Prairie Avenue, with 40 affordable units. Other items include declaring 2.63 acres exempt from the Surplus Land Act, approving a final tract map for Hollywood Park, and adopting policies for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.

• Public hearing on 440-unit residential project with 40 affordable units on city-owned parcels near Prairie Avenue
• Resolution to declare 2.63 acres of city-owned land exempt from the Surplus Land Act
• Approval of Final Tract Map No. 80314-01 for Hollywood Park Specific Plan at 1050 South Prairie Avenue
• Adoption of Appraisal, Acquisition, and Relocation policies for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project
• One-year cooperative agreement with Xerox Corporation for copier fleet maintenance

The City Council approved a development agreement for a 440-unit residential project, including 40 affordable units. The council also approved several employee MOUs, a final tract map for the Hollywood Park Specific Plan, and various city payments.

• Approved Disposition and Development Agreement with Prairie Station Holdings, LLC for 440 residential units (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-35 exempting 2.63 acres of city land from Surplus Land Act (5-0)
• Approved Final Tract Map No. 80314-01 for Hollywood Park Specific Plan (5-0)
• Approved $109,000 cooperative agreement with Xerox Corporation (5-0)
• Adopted MOUs for IPCMA, IMEO/AFSCME Local 960, and IEO (5-0)
• Authorized $7,505,969.94 for warrants and bills dated December 16, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted appraisal, acquisition, and relocation policies for Inglewood Transit Connector Project (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-293 for City Manager Artie Fields (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on extending teleconference meetings through January 12, 2023, and hold a public hearing on the FY 2021-2022 CAPER report. Consent items include a $570,000 payment for a special election, a $48,190 increase for environmental services for a proposed hotel at 3818-3820 West 102 Street, and a five-year TASER 7 agreement with Axon Enterprise. A public hearing is also set to consider an 8% CPI increase to the Master Fee Schedule.

• Resolution to continue teleconference meetings through January 12, 2023, per AB 361
• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD
• Authorize $570,000 payment to LA County Registrar for November 2021 special election
• Approve $48,190 increase (total $167,492.50) for environmental services for hotel at 3818-3820 West 102 Street
• Approve five-year TASER 7 agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police department

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results and scheduled a runoff election for District 1 on March 7, 2023. The council also approved several city payments, budget amendments, and a five-year contract for TASER devices.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-32 declaring Nov. 8, 2022, election results (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-33 scheduling District 1 runoff election for March 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $404,478.31 five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for TASER 7 devices (5-0)
• Approved $4,339,409.91 in warrants and bills dated December 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $570,000 payment to LA County Registrar-Recorder’s Office for Nov. 2, 2021 election (5-0)
• Rejected personal injury claims from Sandra Avelar, Frank Castro, and David Hagopian (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-27 to continue public meetings via teleconference through Jan. 12, 2023 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Feb. 7, 2023, regarding an 8% increase in the Master Fee Schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved recommendations for a General Plan Safety Element update and a Zoning Code Amendment. The commission also recommended approval of a final tract map for the Hollywood Park Specific Plan. One design review item was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Approved November 2, 2022 minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Recommended City Council adoption of General Plan Amendment 2022-002 to update the Safety Element (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adoption of Zoning Code Amendment 2022-005 regarding accessory structures, cosmetology schools, and other regulations (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Final Tract Map No. 80314-01 for Hollywood Park Specific Plan at 1050 S. Prairie (5-0)
• Postponed Design Review 2022-012 for 3209 Imperial Highway at applicant's request

City Council

The Inglewood City Council will consider awarding a $715,000 contract for a water treatment plant PLC system upgrade and approving a $225,000 three-year agreement for police background investigation services. Other items include a $285,000 parks technical assistance grant, rejecting four claims against the city, and paying invoices for the Dia de Los Muertos celebration.

• Award $715,000 contract to Stellar Technology & Automation for Water Treatment Plant PLC System Upgrade (Water Fund)
• Approve 3-year, $225,000 agreement with JMK Consultants for police background investigations (General Fund)
• Accept $285,000 Technical Assistance Program Grant from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District
• Reject claims from Marvin McCoy (personal injury, Brown Act violation) and others for property damage
• Authorize $9,173.90 to LA County Registrar for signature verification on minimum wage healthcare facility ordinance

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a major residential sound insulation project and a water treatment plant upgrade. The council also authorized various payments for city events and rejected several legal claims.

• Approved $2.4M contract for residential sound insulation on 49 units (5-0)
• Approved $715,000 contract for Water Treatment Plant PLC System Upgrade (5-0)
• Approved $285,000 Technical Assistance Program Grant from RPOSD (5-0)
• Approved $160,141.63 purchase of a CASE-580SN backhoe loader (5-0)
• Approved $225,000 total agreement for police background investigations (5-0)
• Approved MOU with LA County Department of Public Health for medical countermeasures (5-0)
• Rejected claims from Marvin McCoy, Monique Evans, and Dominique Wilson (5-0)
• Authorized $8.7M in total warrants and bills dated Nov 23 and Dec 2, 2022 (5-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The meeting scheduled for December 1, 2022, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Library Board

The Library Board meeting scheduled for November 30, 2022, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council approved several agreements and budget amendments for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project, including $19.9M for land acquisition. The Council also adopted ordinances for an event zone for the 2023 College Football Playoff and updated employee pay ranges.

• Approved $19.9M budget amendment to acquire two parcels for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project
• Approved $7.5M Stipend Agreement for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project
• Approved $6.5M funding agreement with LACMTA for First/Last Mile Improvements Project
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-04 designating an 'Event Zone' for the 2023 College Football Playoff
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-05 establishing FY 2022-2023 pay ranges and employment conditions
• Approved $64,500 agreement with Southern California Housing Rights Center, Inc.
• Approved rate adjustments for Republic Services solid waste collection
• Approved City Sponsorship of the 2022 Annual District 1 Toy Drive Celebration

City Council

The City Council awarded a major contract for the LAWA Intelligent Transportation Systems Project and approved the purchase of two properties from Raising Cane's Restaurants, LLC. The Council also introduced an ordinance to create an 'Event Zone' for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship.

• Awarded $13,525,144.60 contract to Ferreira Coastal Construction Co. (5-0)
• Approved $19,855,000 purchase of 816 E. Manchester Blvd and 401 S. Prairie Ave (5-0)
• Approved $19,000 purchase of 4520 W. Century Boulevard (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 23-04 designating an 'Event Zone' for 2023 College Football Playoff (5-0)
• Approved $132,891.17 agreement with Leverage Information Systems, Inc. for police cameras (5-0)
• Approved $93,250 budget amendment for MGT Consulting Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-03 modifying zoning code for transportation impact analysis (5-0)
• Rejected 7 liability claims for personal injury and property damage (5-0)

Joint Powers Authority - ITC Project

The Authority adopted a resolution authorizing virtual board meetings under AB 361. The board also approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022, meeting and received progress reports on project procurement and real estate policies.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-09 authorizing virtual board meetings (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting (4-0-1)
• Received and filed Inglewood Transit Connector Project Monthly Progress Report
• Received and filed Inglewood Transit Connector Procurement Process report
• Received and filed Inglewood Transit Connector Project’s Real Estate Policies report

Park & Recreation Commission

The Commission approved recommendations for the Mayor and Council to authorize a $345,670 food service agreement and a $285,000 technical assistance grant for parks. Minutes from July 7, 2022, were tabled.

• Recommended approval of $345,670 agreement with Freshlunches, Inc. (dba Unity Meals) for food programs (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $285,000 Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District grant and budget amendment (4-0)
• Tabled July 7, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to address pending litigation. The Council voted unanimously to approve a settlement in the case of City of Inglewood v. Clear Channel Outdoor.

• Approved $282,000 settlement for City of Inglewood v. Clear Channel Outdoor (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a design review for exterior alterations to a one-story commercial building. A proposed update to the General Plan Safety Element was postponed. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Design Review 2022-010 for exterior alterations at 213 South La Brea Avenue (3-0)
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Postponed General Plan Amendment 2022-002 regarding the Safety Element to December 7, 2022

Library Board

The Board approved the August 24, 2022 minutes and adjusted the holiday meeting schedule. Board Member Julie Minton announced her resignation from the board, effective after the November meeting.

• Approved minutes for August 24, 2022
• Approved Special Meeting for November 30, 2022 at 4:30 pm
• Approved suspension of December regular Board Meeting until January 2023

City Council

The City Council introduced an ordinance to modify zoning code related to transportation impact analysis and adopted new guidelines and fee schedules. The council also approved several contracts for legal services, database access, and shuttle operations.

• Appointed Council Member Morales as Mayor Pro Tem (3-0)
• Approved payment of warrants and bills totaling $2,358,450.95 (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 23-03 to modify zoning code for transportation impact analysis (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-12 (Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines) and Resolution No. 23-13 (Master Fee Schedule amendment) (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 amendment to Nossaman LLP agreement and $14,606 invoice payment (4-0)
• Authorized $113,169.12 purchase order for Thomson Reuters CLEAR Database and $6,339.30 in invoice payments (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to RideCo, Inc. agreement for pilot shuttle service not to exceed $1,227,072 (4-0)
• Set public hearing for November 15, 2022, regarding 'Event Zone' designation for NCAA Football Championship

Aviation Commission

The Aviation Commission will receive a weekly update on airport noise litigation, regulations, and technology. Staff will also provide a verbal report on the status of residential sound insulation.

• Airport Noise Reports: Weekly update on litigation, regulations, and technological developments
• Residential Sound Insulation Status: Verbal report from staff