Inglewood meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Inglewood Permits Committee Approves Dance Class Permit; Council Weighs $261M Transit Deal

The Inglewood Permits & License Committee unanimously approved a one-day special event permit for a "Let's Get Healthy Dance Class" at 2900 W. Imperial Hwy. on Aug. 20, according to official minutes. The event, expected to draw 100 people, will have two police officers on site and must follow health and safety guidelines. No other substantive decisions were made at that meeting.

Recent decisions

The only published decision from the past two weeks came from the Permits & License Committee's Aug. 13 special meeting. The committee approved the dance class permit (Activity No. 266537) without objection. The event is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. at the Crenshaw and Imperial Shopping Center parking lot, with no street closures, alcohol, vendors, or fireworks proposed.

Other recent meetings (agenda only)

Several other boards and committees met in the past two weeks, but their minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are recorded.

• **City Council (Aug. 11):** Agreed to consider approving $537,600 for Government Consulting Partners and $783,000 for SMF Consulting for financial services; adopting Ordinance No. 26-09 to repeal the 30-day handgun purchase limit; setting a public hearing for a car wash special use permit appeal at 6818 South La Cienega Boulevard; and approving a $224,897.89 payment for Wood Cup event production.
• **Rental Housing Board (Aug. 12):** Agreed to consider a Reduction in Services Study and three capital improvement petitions from Westland Real Estate Group for properties at 820 W. Beach, 3911 W. 104th St., and 200 W. Queen St.
• **Permits & License Committee (Aug. 13):** Agreed to consider a special event permit for a church fundraiser at 2225 W. Manchester Blvd., a new commercial parking lot license for AAMES Parking, and three business license renewals.
• **Claims Review Committee (Aug. 17):** Agreed to discuss two lawsuits in closed session: Estate of Cody Parks v. City of Inglewood and Thomas Bremby v. City of Inglewood.
• **City Council (Aug. 18):** Agreed to consider a $6.9 million increase for engineering services on the Inglewood Transit Connector, a $4.4 million construction contract for First/Last Mile improvements, a revised Water Rules and Regulations, a police camera payment, and a hazardous waste removal contract extension.
• **Arts Commission (Aug. 19):** Agreed to discuss the Inglewood Open Studios Art Walk and receive updates on public art projects, including the Utility Box Phase 2 and the Crenshaw-Imperial Branch Art Installation.
• **Advisory Committee for Naming or Renaming a Public Facility (Aug. 20):** Agreed to consider renaming a segment of 85th Street (between 11th Avenue and Crenshaw Blvd.) to Lisa Leslie Way, a request submitted by Nail C Holmes on behalf of the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks.

Coming up

• **City Council (Aug. 25):** Will consider approving the Inglewood Transit Connector Phase 1 Implementation Agreement with a design and construction budget of up to $261,407,797 plus a $26,140,780 contingency; a $13.39 million affordable housing grant agreement; a $4.25 million budget amendment; FIFA World Cup 2026 support payments; and the purchase of three paratransit buses for $518,201.01.
• **Permits & License Committee (Aug. 27):** Will consider permits for the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Market Street (Sept. 19), an RNSLA Friends & Family Picnic at Edward Vincent Jr. Park (Sept. 20), a monthly food giveaway by SteaksLA, a new hair/nail salon license for Studio DPS Cuts & Nails, and two business license renewals.
• **Library Board (Aug. 26):** Routine meeting to approve minutes and hear a library update.

All meetings are open to the public unless noted as closed session. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's website.

Inglewood council to weigh $6.9M transit engineering boost; recent meetings cover handgun ordinance, zoning

The Inglewood City Council is set to consider a $6.9 million increase for engineering services on the Inglewood Transit Connector and a $4.4 million construction contract for First/Last Mile improvements at its Aug. 18 meeting. Over the past two weeks, several city boards and commissions met on items including a proposed repeal of the 30-day handgun purchase limit, citywide inclusionary zoning, and capital improvement petitions. No decisions from those recent meetings have been published yet, as minutes are pending.

City Council

The council met in closed session Aug. 5 to confer with legal counsel on two lawsuits: Pincay Re, LLC v. City of Inglewood (Case No. 25STCP02561) and Forum Entertainment, LLC v. City of Inglewood (Case No. 25STCP02940). No public votes were scheduled.

At its Aug. 11 open session, the council considered approving two consulting agreements: $537,600 with Government Consulting Partners for financial analysis and $783,000 with SMF Consulting for financial advisory services. It also considered adopting Ordinance No. 26-09 to repeal the 30-day handgun purchase limit, setting a public hearing for an appeal of a special use permit for an automated car wash at 6818 South La Cienega Boulevard, and approving a $224,897.89 payment for Wood Cup event production services.

At the upcoming Aug. 18 meeting, the council will consider Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 22-118 with GFT Infrastructure, Inc., increasing ITC Program engineering by $6,919,000 (Measure R Grant Fund). It will also consider awarding a contract to Kalban, Inc. for the First/Last Mile Improvements Project, not to exceed $4,442,777 plus a 10% contingency of $444,278, for a total of $4,887,055 (Measure M Capital Project Fund). Other items include authorizing a $46,317.72 payment to Leverage Information Systems, Inc. for police camera invoices; approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-290 with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., extending hazardous waste removal by one year and increasing compensation by $150,000 to $300,000 total; and adopting a resolution repealing and adopting revised Water Rules and Regulations.

Planning Commission

On Aug. 5, the Planning Commission held public hearings on Zoning Code Amendment No. 26-00003 to establish citywide Inclusionary Zoning Regulations and Special Use Permit No. 26-00016 for off-site sale of distilled spirits at 837 South Prairie Avenue. Two other hearings—Special Use Permit No. 26-00012 for a barbershop at 1315 North La Brea Avenue and Special Use Permit No. 26-00018 for on-site sale of distilled spirits for Jon & Vinny’s—were pulled and will be re-noticed.

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission met Aug. 6 to receive verbal reports on park and tree maintenance, graffiti abatement, youth sports, senior nutrition and transportation programs, and upcoming events including the Free L.A. Jazz Festival and a parks building groundbreaking. It also approved minutes from May 5 and June 4, 2026.

Rental Housing Board

On Aug. 12, the board considered approving a Reduction in Services Study and three capital improvement petitions submitted by Westland Real Estate Group: for 820 W. Beach (Case No. 25-O-0011), 3911 W. 104th St. (Case No. 25-O-0012), and 200 W. Queen St. (Case No. 25-O-0013).

Permits & License Committee

The committee held three special meetings Aug. 13. It considered a permit request by Councilwoman Dionne Faulk for a “Let’s Get Healthy Dance Class” event at 2900 W. Imperial Hwy. on Aug. 20, 6–7:30 p.m., with expected attendance of 100 people and no street closures, alcohol, vendors, or fireworks. It also considered a special event permit for Holy Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church’s annual fundraiser at 2225 W. Manchester Blvd., Aug. 21–23; a new commercial parking lot license for AAMES Parking at 1201 S. Prairie Ave., Suite #3; and business license renewals for Business Cars LLC, D’OR Unlimited Salon, and Inglewood Pedicab LLC.

Coming up

• **Claims Review Committee** (Aug. 17): Closed-session discussions on Estate of Cody Parks v. City of Inglewood (Case No. 25TRCP00098), a related lawsuit (24TRCV01352), and Thomas Bremby v. City of Inglewood (Case No. 24TRCV03736).
• **City Council** (Aug. 18): Items listed above, including the $6.9M ITC engineering amendment and $4.4M First/Last Mile contract.

Inglewood roundup: Council cancels meeting, plans closed session; planning commission weighs inclusionary zoning

This week, Inglewood's City Council canceled its regular meeting, met in closed session to discuss two lawsuits, and the Planning Commission took up a proposed citywide inclusionary zoning rule. No public votes were taken at any of the meetings, as all were agenda-only with minutes not yet published.

City Council cancels July 28 meeting

The regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, was canceled. No items were on the agenda.

Council meets in closed session on lawsuits

On August 5, the City Council held a special meeting with only closed-session items. The council conferred with legal counsel on two pending lawsuits: Pincay Re, LLC v. City of Inglewood (LASC Case No. 25STCP02561) and Forum Entertainment, LLC v. City of Inglewood (LASC Case No. 25STCP02940). No public votes or decisions were scheduled.

Planning Commission considers inclusionary zoning and permits

Also on August 5, the Planning Commission held public hearings on a citywide zoning code amendment (No. 26-00003) to establish Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, and a Special Use Permit (No. 26-00016) for off-site sale of distilled spirits at 837 South Prairie Avenue. Two other scheduled public hearings were pulled and will be re-noticed: a Special Use Permit for a barbershop at 1315 North La Brea Avenue (No. 26-00012) and a Special Use Permit for on-site sale of distilled spirits for Jon & Vinny's (No. 26-00018). No decisions were made.

Parks commission hears updates

On August 6, the Park and Recreation Commission received verbal reports on park and tree maintenance, graffiti abatement, youth sports, senior nutrition and transportation programs, and upcoming events including the Free L.A. Jazz Festival and a parks building groundbreaking. The agenda also included approval of minutes from May 5, 2026, and June 4, 2026, as well as public comment periods.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Inglewood roundup: Event permit approved; City Council considered $6.5M FIFA funding and sewer contracts

The Permits and License Committee approved a two-day event permit for Think True of In at 106 E. Manchester Blvd., the only item with a confirmed decision this week. Several other City Council and commission meetings were held, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet known.

City Council — July 21

The City Council had two items scheduled. One agenda included a public hearing to place delinquent sewer and refuse fees on tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2025-26, acceptance of $6.5 million in funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and authorization of assessments for the Morningside Park, In-Town Maintenance, and Street Lighting districts. The same agenda listed two contract awards: up to $124,680 to Pipe Tec Inc. for sewer CCTV inspection services, and up to $1,114,859.42 to Littlejohn-Reuland for water system upgrades.

A separate special meeting was scheduled for a closed session with legal counsel on pending litigation: Pincay Re, LLC, et al. v. City of Inglewood (LASC Case No: 25TRCV04256).

Minutes for both July 21 City Council meetings have not been published, so it is not yet confirmed which items were approved, modified, or continued.

Permits & License Committee — July 23

The committee unanimously approved a two-day event permit for Think True of In to host an event at 106 E. Manchester Blvd. on July 31 and August 1, 2026. The approval requires the applicant to provide 30 security guards per day and four traffic control officers.

A separate Permits & License Committee agenda listed five business license applications for consideration: Ocean's Beauty Salon (hair/nail salon) at 650 W Arbor Vitae St.; 125 North Prairie, LLC (parking lot) at 645 E. Aerick St.; Champions Market (tobacco retailer) at 620 E Manchester Blvd; Speedy Spot Liquor (tobacco retailer) at 1190 S La Brea Ave; and Vons #252A Fuel (tobacco retailer) at 510 E. Manchester Blvd. Minutes for that meeting have not been published.

Library Board — July 22

The Library Board was scheduled to approve minutes from February 25, 2026, and receive a library update. The agenda was otherwise procedural. Minutes have not been published.

Parking & Traffic Commission — July 23

The agenda consisted of procedural boilerplate with no new business items listed for decision or discussion.

City Council — July 28 (Canceled)

The regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, was canceled.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission — August 5, 2026:** Public hearings are scheduled on Zoning Code Amendment No. 26-00003, which would establish citywide Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, and Special Use Permit No. 26-00016 for off-site sale of distilled spirits at 837 South Prairie Avenue. Two other hearings — a barbershop permit at 1315 North La Brea Avenue and an on-site distilled spirits permit for Jon & Vinny's — have been pulled and will be re-noticed.

Inglewood Permits Committee Approves World Cup Watch Party, National Night Out, and New Business Licenses; City Council Meeting Canceled

The Inglewood Permits & License Committee approved a slate of special event permits and business licenses on July 9, 2026, clearing the way for a World Cup watch party, a police-sponsored National Night Out, and several community gatherings. All items passed unanimously. The regularly scheduled July 14 City Council meeting was canceled.

Permits & License Committee — July 9

The committee approved conditional permits for six events, all by unanimous vote:

• Wood Cup World Cup Watch Party on Market St., between Manchester Blvd. and Queen St.
• WSS Inglewood World Cup / Back to School Event at 3000 W. Century Blvd.
• HJ New Way Recovery, Inc. food drives at 8722 Crenshaw Blvd.
• Cypher Spot 10-year Anniversary Celebration at Edward Vincent Jr. Park.
• IPD National Night Out 2026 on Grevillea Ave., between Queen and Regent.
• One Piece Fest at 1252 District Dr., Hollywood Park, scheduled for August 24–26.

The committee also approved two conditional business licenses, both unanimously:

• Martin's Studio, a hair/barber shop at 7909 S. Van Ness Blvd.
• A List Worldwide, a limousine service at 1227 S. La Brea Ave.

The July 9 agenda also listed two tobacco retailer license applications — Giani Inc at 515 E. Manchester Blvd. and The Spot Market at 300 W. Manchester Blvd. Minutes for that meeting have not yet been published, so no outcome for those items is confirmed in the available record.

City Council — July 14

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026, was canceled. No items were considered.

Arts Commission — July 15

The Inglewood Arts Commission met to review public art projects and introduce a new consultant. Agenda items included approval of May 2026 meeting minutes, verbal reports on the "Party On the Lawn" proposal and the Inglewood Utility Box Phase 2 project, and the introduction of Three's a Crowd (Reonna Johnson) as public art consultant for RFP-0258. The commission also received updates on library programming, general public art, and the public art fund balance. No budget allocations or contract approvals were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

City Council — July 21, 2026. The council will hold a public hearing to place delinquent sewer and refuse fees on tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Members will also consider accepting $6.5 million in funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and authorizing assessments for the Morningside Park, In-Town Maintenance, and Street Lighting districts. Two contracts are on the agenda: a sewer CCTV inspection services award to Pipe Tec Inc. for up to $124,680, and water system upgrades to Littlejohn-Reuland for up to $1,114,859.42.

Library Board — July 22, 2026. The board will approve minutes from February 25, 2026, and receive a library update.

Permits & License Committee — July 23, 2026. The committee will first approve minutes from the July 9 meeting, then consider five new business license applications: Ocean's Beauty Salon (hair/nail salon) at 650 W. Arbor Vitae St.; 125 North Prairie, LLC (parking lot) at 645 E. Aerick St.; Champions Market (tobacco retailer) at 620 E. Manchester Blvd.; Speedy Spot Liquor (tobacco retailer) at 1190 S. La Brea Ave.; and Vons #252A Fuel (tobacco retailer) at 510 E. Manchester Blvd. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

Inglewood Council Set to Consider $7.7M Park Contract, World Cup Safety Grant; Permit Reviews Dominate Committee Agendas

Inglewood's City Council was scheduled June 30 to weigh a $7.7 million park maintenance facility contract and accept a $2.4 million World Cup safety grant, while several committees lined up reviews of event permits — including two major music festivals and a World Cup watch party. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so only agenda items can be reported; outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — June 30

The council agenda included adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and a shortage contingency plan. Several contracts were listed for consideration:

• **$7,730,438.15** to Klassic Engineering and Construction for the Edward Vincent Park Jr. Maintenance Facility.
• Acceptance of a **$2,449,402** Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Safety and Security Grant.
• A **$160,000** contract for the Senior Center Basement Storage Project.
• A three-year agreement with Vestis Services, LLC not to exceed **$360,000**.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether these items were approved.

Permits & License Committee — July 1 and July 9

The Permits & License Committee met twice in the past two weeks, with both sessions focused on event permits. The July 1 agenda listed permit applications for two large music festivals:

• **Hard Summer 2026** at Hollywood Park lots, Aug. 1–2, 2–10 p.m. each day.
• **The Wood Cup** on Market Street between Florence Ave and Hillcrest Blvd, July 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

The July 9 agenda added more event permit requests, including:

• **Wood Cup World Cup Watch Party** on Market St. between Manchester Blvd. and Queen St., July 10, 12–8 p.m.
• **WSS Inglewood World Cup / Back to School Event** at 300 W. Century Blvd., July 11, 1–5 p.m.
• **Inglewood PD National Night Out** on Grevillea Ave between Queen and Regent, Aug. 4, 5–8 p.m.
• **One Piece Fest** at 1252 District Dr, Hollywood Park, Aug. 24–26.
• **Cypher Spot Inc. 10 Year Anniversary Celebration** at Edward Vincent Jr. Park Amphitheater, Aug. 2, 1–6 p.m.
• A food drive event at 8722 Crenshaw Blvd. on four dates from July 23 to Dec. 17.

The committee also considered two new tobacco retailer license applications: Giani Inc at 515 E Manchester Blvd and The Spot Market at 300 W Manchester Blvd. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Planning Commission — July 1

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings and vote on five special use permit applications, all found categorically exempt from CEQA:

• **SUP26-00009**: Beer and wine sales for Coco Ichibanya restaurant, 1249 South District Drive.
• **SUP26-00010**: Service station at 4799 West Century Boulevard.
• **SUP26-00011**: Electric vehicle charging station at 8515 South La Cienega Boulevard.
• **SUP26-00013**: Outdoor dining and event center for Dulan's Soul Food, 202 East Manchester Boulevard.
• **SUP26-00014**: Automated car wash at 6818 South La Cienega Boulevard.

Vote results are not available.

Coming Up

• **July 14 — City Council**: The regular meeting is canceled.
• **July 15 — Arts Commission**: The commission will approve May 2026 minutes, hear verbal reports on the "Party On the Lawn" proposal and the Inglewood Utility Box Phase 2 project, and receive an introduction of Three's a Crowd (Reonna Johnson) as public art consultant for RFP-0258. No budget allocations or contract approvals are scheduled.

Inglewood City Council Agendas Include $7.7M Park Facility Contract and World Cup Safety Grant; Library Board Meeting Canceled

Inglewood's City Council had two meetings on its calendar in late June, with agendas listing millions in proposed contracts and grants — but official minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed. The only meeting with a confirmed result was the June 24 Library Board session, which was canceled.

City Council — June 23

The council agenda included a contract award of up to $1,076,640 for the Vincent Park Dodgers Baseball Field Lighting Upgrade. Three master service agreements for creative production services were listed at up to $275,000. The agenda also included Amendment No. 10 to Agreement No. 19-155 with Nossaman, LLP, and a cooperative purchase agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. up to $250,000. Public hearings were scheduled for July 21, 2026 regarding four maintenance assessment districts. A closed session was listed for potential litigation and real property negotiations. Minutes have not been published.

City Council — June 30

The larger of the two council agendas listed adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and a related shortage contingency plan. Proposed contract actions included:

• $7,730,438.15 to Klassic Engineering and Construction for the Edward Vincent Park Jr. Maintenance Facility
• Acceptance of a $2,449,402 Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Safety and Security Grant
• A $160,000 contract for the Senior Center Basement Storage Project
• A three-year agreement with Vestis Services, LLC not to exceed $360,000

Minutes have not been published, so it is not yet known whether these items were approved.

Library Board — June 24

The Library Board meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026 was canceled. No decisions were made.

Parking & Traffic Commission — June 24

The agenda was procedural: approval of minutes from May 27, 2026, and public comments. No new business items were listed. Minutes have not been published.

Permits & License Committee — Multiple Sessions

The Permits & License Committee met or was scheduled to meet on June 25 and July 1. Agendas across those sessions listed permit reviews for several events:

• Inglewood Music Festival at Darby Park, July 4, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Hard Summer 2026 at Hollywood Park adjacent lots, Aug. 1–2, 2–10 p.m. each day
• Sprouts Farmers Market Grand Opening at 8451 Crenshaw Blvd, July 10–12
• The Wood Cup event on Market Street between Florence Ave and Hillcrest Blvd, July 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• National Voter Registration Day "Votechella" at City Hall South Lawn, Sept. 15

A new business license for Royal Nails at 1275 S La Brea Ave, Suite 109, was also on the agenda. Minutes have not been published for any of these sessions.

Planning Commission — July 1

The Planning Commission agenda listed public hearings and votes on five special use permit applications, all found categorically exempt from CEQA:

• SUP26-00009: Beer and wine sales for Coco Ichibanya restaurant at 1249 South District Drive
• SUP26-00010: Service station at 4799 West Century Boulevard
• SUP26-00011: Electric vehicle charging station at 8515 South La Cienega Boulevard
• SUP26-00013: Outdoor dining and event center for Dulan's Soul Food at 202 East Manchester Boulevard
• SUP26-00014: Automated car wash at 6818 South La Cienega Boulevard

Minutes have not been published.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The City Council agenda for June 23 set public hearings for July 21, 2026 regarding four maintenance assessment districts, which would fall outside the current window. Readers seeking confirmed outcomes from the meetings above should watch for published minutes on the city's official website.

City Council Weighs $7.7 Million Park Facility Contract, Water Management Plan

The Inglewood City Council considered a $7.7 million contract for a maintenance facility at Edward Vincent Park Jr., adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and a $2.4 million World Cup safety grant at its June 30 meeting. The meeting, one of several government sessions held in the past two weeks, was among those for which official minutes have not yet been released, leaving the status of those actions unconfirmed.

City Council: June 30 meeting

Items on the agenda included: a $7,730,438.15 contract award to Klassic Engineering and Construction for the Edward Vincent Park Jr. Maintenance Facility; adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and a shortage contingency plan; acceptance of a $2,449,402 Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Safety and Security Grant; a $160,000 contract for the Senior Center Basement Storage Project; and a three-year agreement with Vestis Services, LLC for uniform and facility services not to exceed $360,000.

City Council: June 23 meeting

The council’s agenda featured a contract worth up to $1,076,640 for the Vincent Park Dodgers Baseball Field Lighting Upgrade, three master service agreements for creative production services not to exceed $275,000, an amendment to the agreement with law firm Nossaman LLP, and a cooperative purchase agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. up to $250,000. The council also set public hearings for July 21 on four maintenance assessment districts.

Permits & License Committee: June 25 and July 1 meetings

The committee reviewed permits for multiple large events and new business licenses. Items included the Inglewood Music Festival at Darby Park (July 4), Hard Summer 2026 at Hollywood Park adjacent lots (Aug. 1–2), The Wood Cup event on Market Street (July 10), a Sprouts Farmers Market grand opening (July 10–12), and National Voter Registration Day ‘Votechella’ at City Hall South Lawn (Sept. 15). A new business license application for Royal Nails at 1275 S La Brea Ave was also considered. The outcome of these permit reviews has not been published.

Planning Commission: July 1 meeting

The commission held public hearings on five special use permits. Applications included beer and wine sales for a Coco Ichibanya restaurant at 1249 South District Drive, a service station at 4799 West Century Boulevard, an electric vehicle charging station at 8515 South La Cienega Boulevard, an outdoor dining and event center for Dulan’s Soul Food at 202 East Manchester Boulevard, and an automated car wash at 6818 South La Cienega Boulevard. All projects were found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Decisions are pending release of minutes.

Library Board

The June 24 Library Board meeting was canceled. No decisions were made.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings were listed for the next 14 days as of July 5. Residents can check the city’s website for future meeting schedules.