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07-21-26 City Of Inglewood City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 21, 2026
City Council Repeals Handgun Sales Restriction, Approves Property Tax Rate
The council introduced an ordinance repealing Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 19.6 of the Inglewood Municipal Code, which prohibited the sale or purchase of more than one handgun within a 30-day period, to conform with recent court decisions. They also introduced an ordinance approving the secured property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and subsequently moved for its adoption.
City Council Approves Annual Assessments for Four Improvement Districts
The council conducted public hearings to authorize the levy and collection of assessments within four separate assessment districts: Morningside Park, Intown, Inglewood Street Lighting, and Darby Dixon. The assessments fund enhanced maintenance and public improvements. For Morningside Park, Intown, and Darby Dixon, the annual assessment rates remain unchanged. The streetlight assessment, affecting all city properties, is approximately $2.4 million annually, with no recommended changes.
City Outlines Use of $1.8 Million in HUD Funds for 2026-2027 Action Plan
The City Council reviewed the draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) funding. The city was allocated just over $1.8 million, a slight reduction from the previous year, consisting of $1.2 million in CDBG funds and $600,000 in HOME funds. Community engagement identified needs such as street improvements, homeless services, and youth programs. CDBG funds will be allocated to administration (20%), public services (15%), and public improvements. HOME funds are designated for new affordable homeownership housing development.
Public Demands Transparency on Brian Bostick Case Amidst Accusations and Medical Report Details
During public comment, multiple speakers addressed the death of Brian Bostick, demanding transparency and release of bodycam footage. Accusations were made against Mayor Butts for allegedly spreading false narratives. Speakers read excerpts from the medical examiner's report detailing injuries and the physical altercation. Concerns were raised about the lack of Spanish translation for city council meetings.
City Council Hears Heated Debate on Billboard Initiative, Faces Concerns Over Conflicts of Interest
A public hearing was held to consider the Billboard Blight Elimination and Neighborhood Preservation Initiative, which would strip the city of its authority to regulate advertising on public property and the public right-of-way. Speakers voiced strong opposition, arguing it would eliminate competition for developers and cost the city millions in revenue. Concerns were also raised about Councilwoman Gloria Gray's potential conflicts of interest due to holding multiple elected positions. The initiative's impact report detailed fiscal losses, infrastructure degradation, censorship of municipal speech, harm to local businesses, and legal liabilities.
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