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October 23, 2014

Mayor Butts Announces Another Milestone for Inglewood

t a press conference at the Forum on Oct. 16, Mayor James T. Butts announced that Inglewood has been officially selected to participate in the Special Olympics World Games Host Town program from July 21-24, 2015. Before the Special Olympics World Games begin on July 25, 2015, more than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries will be welcomed to Southern California through the Host Town program. As many as one hundred communities from San Luis Obispo to San Diego will have the honor of participating as an official Host Town. “The Host Town program is an exciting way for Southern California locals to open our doors and show

The ‘Politics’ of Ebola By Veronica Mackey

idterm Elections are fanning the flames of fear, panic and pandemonium over the Ebola epidemic. So here are the medical facts, politics aside. Ebola has claimed the lives of some 4,500 victims, mostly in Western African nations of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. In the U.S., politicians are calling for flight bans and blaming President Barack Obama for the spread of the disease According to CNN, as of Oct. 17, 2014, “eight conthe athletes and coaches from “This is an important part As a Host Town, Ingle- firmed cases of Ebola have around the world our hospi- of the World Games experi- wood will have an oppor- been or are being treated in tality and our culture,” said ence and a truly meaningful tunity to come together and the United States, and one Patrick McClenahan, Presi- way for different communi- support these champions, as dent and Chief Executive Of- ties to be part of the Games they demonstrate what true ficer of LA2015, the Games’ and create lasting memories commitment and determina(Continued on page 9) Organizing Committee. for our visiting athletes.”

City Yard Sale, a Huge Success

On The Inside:

By Thomas Bunn

• News • Community • Entertainment • Health • Real Estate • Business

lear skies, music, and the former Wal-Mart parking lot created the perfect ambiance to house an array of local vendors for the City’s annual Yard Sale event this past Saturday. There was literally something for everybody, TV’s, (Continued on page 8)

Mayor James T. Butts with the lucky ticket winner.

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Ebola screening U.S. citizen died abroad, having never returned to the States.” Patrick Sawyer, a government official in the Liberian Ministry of Finance and a naturalized U.S. citizen from Minnesota, died July 25 in Nigeria after caring for his Ebola-stricken sister in Liberia. The more famous case is that of Thomas Eric Duncan, an Liberian who visited family in Dallas and became ill. He was sent home with antibiotics by Texas Health (Continued on page 2)

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Inglewood Today

October 23, 2014

Opinion-editorial

Transformative Leadership Deserves a Second Term By Mark F. Weinberg

President/Publisher/ Editor Willie Brown Vice President Gloria Kennedy Assistant Editor Veronica Mackey

n any given situation, change might be hailed as the precursor to progress. Alternatively, it may be greeted skeptically as in “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” Interestingly, it may be that some small changes are more difficult to effect or accept than change that is viewed as revolutionary. Though inevitable, some small changes can create the impression that things are not quite right yet. A succession of tinkering and fine tuning may still lie ahead, with little guarantee that much will be different as in “The more things change the more they stay the same.” Some attempts at change can actually be dispiriting. They can reveal limitations rather than potential, and when their promise falls short it can result in frustration and disappointment. But, thankfully, change comes in different sizes and Inglewood’s Mayor seldom opts for anything small. Dramatic changes have occurred in Inglewood during the past four years. Transformative leadership by Mayor James T. Butts Jr. enthusiastically supported by a strong and astute City Council has resulted in transformative change. Image-altering, investment-infusing, employee morale and civic pride-boosting, respect-demanding, swagger-inducing change. Budgetrestoring, service-enhancing, lifeimproving, property value-soaring, job-creating change. Unlike smaller changes, transformative change is less unsettling and more inspirational. It begs off what is in deference to what could

Mayor James T. Butts talking with Inglewood resident. be. It is the product of imagina- valiantly, but with little success, tive vision, strong optimism and to emerge from the shadows of unshakeable hopefulness. It results its more prominent and desirable from bold capable leadership, un- Westside and South Bay neighbors. common insight, firm direction and Now we’ve joined the royal court, unselfish teamwork. Inevitably, it poised to capture the crown. delivers far greater rewards; it isn’t Unless you are oblivious to the merely change we can believe in, it countless cues and the palpable is change we can see, and the more excitement, you are witnessing things change, the better they get. and enjoying the benefits of an Transformative leadership and Inglewood renaissance. I have althe transformative changes that it ways believed that voters get the produces are by their very nature government they deserve. Today, rare. In government, it cannot occur Inglewood is affirming that nowhere officials are paralyzed with tion. Exciting development, safer fear, woefully incapable, hopeless- streets, economic prosperity, imly dysfunctional or innately self- proved transportation systems and serving. How do we know that? a re-energized community signal a Because evidence abounds, includ- new era of progress in Inglewood. ing some very personal, local ex- Election Day is upon us and it is periences. It was not that long ago time for a pop quiz. You need to when our streets were decaying, the ask yourself if you and Inglewood Forum was languishing, developer are better off now than you were interest was non-existent, Holly- four years ago. I have my answer. wood Park was fading and the City When you have yours, be sure was teetering on bankruptcy. It was to go to the polls and make your an era when Inglewood struggled voice count.

The ‘Politics’ of Ebola (Continued from page 1) Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, but finally admitted days later when his symptoms worsened. He was being treated at the hospital when he died on Oct. 8. More than 100 individuals identified to have come in contact with Duncan have been quarantined. At least 45 were cleared on Oct. 20 after 21 days of observation, according to MSNBC. By the way, according to the World Health Organization, Ebola is “acquired by contact with blood or other body fluids of an infected human or other animal. This may also occur by direct contact with a recently contaminated item. Spread through the air has not been documented in the natural environment.”

Ebolavirus may be eliminated by heat, avoiding direct contact with infected people and regular hand washing with soap and water Considering that the numbers of people who have tested negative for Ebola in the US far outweigh those who tested positive, evidence suggests the disease is not as easy to contract as believed. This is not to say that missteps by both the medical community and the government have not raised the risks. Duncan should not have been sent home when he first came to the hospital with a fever and explained he had been in Liberia. Not enough precautions were taken to keep health care workers protected. One of the infected nurses who called CDC for clearance to board an airplane to Ohio was given the green light. That

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should have never happened. With Midterm Elections less than 2 weeks away, Republicans are blaming President Obama for not doing enough to slow down the spread of Ebola in the U.S. Democrats are blaming Republicans for cuts to funding necessary to deal with health emergencies like Ebola. The president’s appointment of Ron Klain as Ebola Czar became effective Oct. 22. Politicians running for re-election must appear that they are doing something to stop Ebola (even if they don’t have a clue). So they are calling for travel bans from West Africa into the U.S. Democrats who have distanced themselves from the president because of his low approval ratings are now using (Continued on page 11)

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Community

Moreton Bay Fig Tree By Anne Cheek La Rose

t has stood for 126 years since Daniel Freeman, Inglewood’s founder, planted it in his front yard in 1888. For all of its life, this tree has had room to spread its roots and canopy without any impediment. Hopefully, that will not come to an end. The Daniel Freeman Hospital property is the 18-acre remainder of the original Freeman home acreage. The original property was roughly, northto-south from Florence Ave to now Regent St, and east-to-west, Prairie Ave to the west side of Hillcrest Blvd. Freeman used to race his horses down Hillcrest Blvd. and Freeman’s stables were at what is now the southeast corner of Regent St (the original caretakers quarters are still on that property, I’ve been told). Over the years, Daniel sold off parts of the property, and by the time Grace Freeman Howland, Daniel’s daughter, deeded the property to the Sisters of Carondelet to

build the hospital, the remaining property stretched from Prairie to the apartments on Grace Ave., and from Grace Ave. to the southern end of the hospital structure. Though the property is very large, remarkably, it was never subdivided. Subdivision would have given the Fig tree a bit more protection, perhaps. Two years ago the Fig caught the attention of the City Council when another plan to develop the property was on the table. Concerned that the vacant hospital would be razed and all foliage removed for a development, many citizens campaigned to create official protection for the Moreton Bay Fig. The City created and passed a tree ordinance in 2012. The ordinance was hastily composed and approved but, sadly, offers no real protection. The Fig is not specifically named. Only trees of historic significance are protected. None are specifically named, and that protection really

Ferguson Movement: In Pursuit of Peaceful Change

By Barbara Hobbs

any American people were probably shocked to have heard that a peaceful Ferguson Movement is currently being organized, considering the fact that the Ferguson Riots had been raging for awhile. The rioting had come on the heels of a white cop shooting to death an unarmed Black-American teen. Another black male teen was shot and killed by the police in the same vicinity about a month later, which has prompted massive action toward a peaceful change in the justice system. In truth, the Ferguson Movement may come as no surprise to the former generation, for black movements have existed ever since the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries, wherein Blacks fought for freedom from oppression, according to United States History (www.ushistory.org). That in and of itself may bring to mind the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the 20th Century, whereby Dr. Martin King, Jr. and his civil rights stalwarts battled against social injustice for at least 14 years to bring change in America, which finally had come to fruition in 1968 (www.scholastic.com). No wonder Dick Gregory, a St. Louis native and long-time civil rights activist, could “describe the pain coming from the Ferguson community (time.com).”

Barbara Hobbs Nevertheless, a peace activist shared that the Ferguson Movement will include nation-wide constituents that plan to work together in creating ideas and dialogues for bringing change in peaceful ways. From my view, the Ferguson Movement seems to be headed down the right path, even though it will probably be a while for change to come to fruition like it happened for the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Barbara Hobbs is a long time Inglewood resident and the author of Black America, 1956-1966 and Conquering Obstacles. She is also a freelance writer and supporter of child advocacy and women’s rights. Barbara has a B. A. Degree in Communication from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

located from Santa Barbara to San Diego. The Moreton Bay is a relative of the Ficus and Banyan trees. Last December, the hospital property was sold to a California developer, the Shopoff Group. Their website notes that they plan to build 340 townhomes on the property. Currently, they are still working on their plans and have not submitted anything official to the Planning Commission or Planning Department. I have been assured by both the Planning Department and the Mayor’s Office that they are completely aware of the Fig tree’s significance Anne Cheek La Rose to Inglewood’s history. Inglewood doesn’t have a lot of teeth for trees Historic Preservation Alliance and on private property. the Historical Society of the CenMoreton Bay Figs are native to tinela Valley are both watching the Australia and in the late 1880s, progress of the Daniel Freeman when they were planted, Southern Hospital development to be sure California’s climate was not thought Inglewood’s Moreton Bay Fig is right for the trees to grow and thrive specifically planned for in the deas they have. There are a dozen or velopment design and will be kept so specimens of these huge trees safe during construction.

Kenneth Campos Named Inglewood City Attorney, Jose Cortes Named Human Resources Director

he City of Inglewood has announced that Acting City Attorney Kenneth Campos has been selected by the City Council to be the permanent City Attorney, and Jose Cortes, Assistant Human Resources Manager, has been selected by the City Council to be the permanent Human Resources Director. After the City conducted a multimonth nationwide recruitment process for both vacancies in an effort to attract top candidates, the mayor and council members took action on October 15th to fill the Human Resources Director vacancy and on October 16th to fill the City Attorney vacancy. Kenneth Campos joined the City of Inglewood in August of 1992. During his 22 years with the City, he has held various positions in the Office of the City Attorney, including Deputy City Attorney, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Senior Assistant City Attorney, and most recently Chief Assistant City Attorney, where he was the City’s principal legal advisor and counsel for the Inglewood Police Department, Human Resources Department, and the Finance Department. He was also the primary supervisor to the Office’s Criminal Prosecutor Unit. Mr. Campos received his

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from California State University at Long Beach and his law degree (JD) from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. Jose Cortes joined the City of Inglewood in August of 2002. During his 12 years with the City, he has held various positions in Finance and Human Resources including Senior Human Resources Analyst, Accounting Manager, and Assistant Human Resources Manager. Prior to coming to the City, Mr. Cortes spent more than 8 years in the private sector working in various management/ director-level human resources positions. Mr. Cortes received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) both from Woodbury University. In July of 2014, he received his California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) Labor Relations Academy Master Certificate (CLRM). He is also a member of the Southern California Public Labor Relations Council. When asked about the appointments, Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., said, “Filling the City Attorney and Human Resources Director vacancies was critical. Promoting these (Continued on page 11)

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October 23, 2014

Eye on the City

Inglewood Deals with the Drought Crisis

By Veronica Mackey

he City of Inglewood took action Tuesday night to get people on board with efforts to conserve water and, at the same time, increase groundwater production. On Jan. 17, 2014, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a State of Emergency and directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare for drought conditions, and for all Californians to conserve water “in every way possible.” Inglewood imports about 50 percent of its water. A public hearing was held to adopt an emergency ordinance and declare a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage in Inglewood’s water service area. Water conservation requirements at this level include limiting watering to three days per week during the months of April through October, and two days per week during the months of November through March. The other obligation is to fix leaks, breaks, and malfunctions within 72 hours of no-

18th, 2014 at 2pm to receive input on proposed construction for a new water well. Public Works is seeking approval to build a well at a City-owned property located at 101 W. Arbor Vitae Street. A feasibility study revealed that a new well is needed to replace two older ones built respectively in 1974 and 1990. Due to the age of these wells, ground water production has decreased significantly. City Manager Artie Fields reInglewood City Council ported that over 785 businesses tification by the City. (faucet) on, and there’s no water. obtained licenses in the City of InInglewood residents urged their You can take a broom and sweep glewood during the 4th quarter (Juneighbors to comply with measures your driveway down instead of us- ly-September 2014). “About half to conserve water. “I live in District ing extra water,” Willie Agee said. were new. I want to remind people One. I have been seeing a lot of waEthel Austin wanted to know, that it is required that all people doter waste, people watering sidewalks “Are we going to restrict car washing business in the City have these and hosing down their cars. We do es? Are we going to have hotlines licenses,” Fields said. have car washes in the city. I think set up? I know L.A. County needed Crisp wants the council to crack there should be some kind of ticket to upgrade their (water) pipes, like down on Inglewood business esor fine if they don’t want to listen to we’re doing in Inglewood. Is that tablishments that do not accomthe governor,” said Sandie Crisp. what the problem is?” modate customers in wheelchairs. (Continued on page 10) “I don’t want to turn my water A public hearing was set for Nov.

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Inglewood Today

October 23, 2014

Publisher’s Message

Save the Postal Service

s soon as Midterm Elections are over, America will shift its focus to the holidays. Lost in the hustle and bustle of the season, will be some important issues that most won’t think about. This is just the way many in the GOP want it, because on January 5, 2015, one of our most important services will be diminished—again. The U.S. Postal Service is under attack, and this time, there is a threat that 15,000 workers will lose their jobs. The USPS is slated to further lower service standards. Overnight mail could become a thing of the past. The sad part is that massive layoffs and closures could be avoided—if only Congress would act. How did we get here? It all began when Congress passed the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006. The Legislature requires the post office to pre-fund future retiree health care costs 75 years in advance over a 10-year period. The cost is a staggering $5.8 billion a year. No other private or public entity has the same burden put on them. Congress could seek a moratorium on the closures, which is why it is important to keep the pressure on representatives come Election Day. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is leading a charge to stop this from happening. Speaking about his Republican colleagues, fighting tooth and nail to dismember the postal service, Sanders said, “Deep in their hearts they want to privatize the post office, privatize Medicare and privatize Social Security.”

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly The jobs slated to be destroyed are (no surprise!) unionized. Sanders doubts the money required to pre-fund retirement will actually go to retirees. I am sure there will be a lot of “administrative” costs to eat up the estimated $50 billion set aside in the U.S. Treasury. This Act will finish killing off the postal service as we know it. It will finish the destruction of 2012, which closed several offices around the country and reduced service hours. It is going to slow down mail delivery by 3-4 days and further weaken decent paying union jobs. Federal Express and other private carriers will have a field day if the postal service goes, and consumers will be captive victims, with few choices left to send their mail and parcels. Mailing letters could become prohibitive, especially for low-income individuals. Knowing where politicians stand on such an important entity as the postal service is worth finding out. And although it’s not on the ballot, it definitely should be.

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Community

The Real Treat Should Be a Safe Halloween Season

he ghoulish decorations and costumes are a sure bet to scare up some fun this Halloween season, but much more frightening are the electrical and fire hazards associated with them. With this in mind, Southern California Edison (SCE) reminds its customers that a few simple precautions, especially with candles, decorations and costumes, can help ensure a safe Halloween. One of the best ways to start is by never using burning candles to light jack-o’-lanterns or as part of any decorations because of their severe fire risk. Use battery-operated, flameless candles instead. However, for those who insist on lighting candles, never leave them unattended or too close to combustible materials. This is crucial because Halloween decorations cause more than 1,000 home fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Additionally, from 2009-11, an estimated 11,300 fires were reported to fire departments across the country over a three-day period around Halloween that caused an estimated 30 deaths, 175 injuries and $96 million in property loss, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

“The easiest way to a safe Halloween is to make smart decisions from the start,” said Don Neal, SCE director of Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety. “From not using burning candles to buying costumes and decorations with flame-resistant, flame-retardant or non-combustible materials, select with safety in mind.” The savvy decisions extend to not throwing light strands or electrical cords into trees or vegetation near power lines and utility poles. People should also carefully inspect decorations for cracked or frayed wiring that may cause serious electric shock or ignite a fire, and they should keep electrical objects safely

away from popular flammables like hay bales and cornstalks. SCE recommends some other safety tips this Halloween season: • Plug outdoor decorations into Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)-protected outlets. • Before using any electrical products outside, make sure they are marked “for outdoor use.” • Use plastic zip cords when hanging lights instead of staples, tacks or nails. • Use no more than three strands of lights per extension cord. Overloads can cause fires or lines to short circuit. • Keep electric cords out of high-

traffic areas, like walkways, where they can be a tripping hazard. • Use only decorations bearing the UL, CSA or ETL labels. • Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website for Halloween-related product recalls. For more on electrical safety, visit on.sce.com/staysafe. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of nearly 14 million via 4.9 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

City of Inglewood and Consolidated Disposal Service (CDS) have teamed up to bring you: SHARPS MEDICAL WASTE PROGRAM The Sharps Disposal by Mail Back Program is a FREE return program for used needles, lancets and other “sharps.” The program is simple: residents contact CDS Customer Service to request a sharps container and a CDS representative will deliver the approved container to your door within one week of the request at no additional charge. Easy as 1, 2, 3! All you have to do is: 1) Call CDS Customer Service at: (800) 299-4898 2) Fill the Sharps Disposal with your “sharps” 3) Mail it in the postage-paid shipping box

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Isadore Hall for State Senate on December 9th!

“As a local and state lawmaker, Isadore Hall has demonstrated tremendous leadership, fighting to create jobs, spur economic development, and improve our schools. I am proud to endorse Isadore Hall for State Senate.” —Governor Jerry Brown “As California’s Attorney General, I know how important it is to have leaders in the legislature who prioritize combating crime and enhancing public safety. That’s why I’m pleased to give my strong support to Isadore Hall for State Senate. As a reserve Deputy Sheriff and State Assemblyman, Isadore has always put public safety first.” —California Attorney General Kamala Harris “I am proud to endorse Isadore Hall for State Senate. His record, from protecting entertainment jobs, to investing more in education and after-school programs, to creating more affordable housing, to increasing access to healthcare, speaks for itself. I’m confident he will make an extraordinary Senator.” —Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti “Isadore Hall exemplifies the kind of common-sense leadership that we need fighting for us in the State Senate. I know he’ll make Inglewood residents proud as our next State Senator.” —Inglewood Mayor James Butts

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Community

“For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots” Screens at Library

he Inglewood Public Library will present an abridged version of the groundbreaking film, “For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots,” on Saturday, October 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall, 101 West Manchester Boulevard. The event will be hosted by Inglewood’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2122. If prevalent and accepted accounts of American history—both scholarly and those portrayed by Hollywood—are to be believed, the face of the U.S. armed services has always been white. “For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots” sets the record straight. Introduced by Colin Powell, it’s hosted by Halle Berry and featuresa cast that includes Morgan Freeman, Bill Cosby, John Travolta, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Robert Duvall, Danny Glover, and many others. This all-star cast reads from a collection of letters, diaries, speeches, and military records that document and acknowledge the sacrifices and accomplishments of African-American men and women throughout American history. This acclaimed series has generated intense support from scholars,

hind the Main Library at 101 West Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301. This event of part of Cal Humanities “California Reads: War Comes Home” project. California Reads provides a springboard to think about and discuss ideas using thought-provoking books about issues that are of importance to our state. California Reads invites Californians from all walks of life throughout our state to participate in reading and discussion programs and related activities hosted by libraries, schools, colleges, bookstores and other community institutions. students, and parents and has been This program focuses on the veterendorsed by all of the major Afri- an experience, and aims to increase can-American veterans groups and public understanding and empathy civil rights organizations as well for those who have served. It also as by prominent senators and con- seeks to spark a public conversation gressional representatives. on how best we can support the proThis documentary was directed, cess of reincorporating our veterans co-produced and co-written by into the fabric of civilian life. Frank Martin, a longtime member Future IPL California Reads: War of VFW Post 2122. Other members Come Home activities include: of the post will be on hand to dis- • Screening of “For Love of Libcuss the film and the mission of the erty,” October 25, 2014 VFW. • Veteran Writing Circle, NovemFree parking will be provided ber 1, 2014 for the public. The Gladys Wad- • Veterans Resource Fair, Novemdingham Lecture Hall is located beber 15, 2014

In addition to VFW Post 2122, our other local partners include the West Los Angeles Veterans Center, Callie Rose Literary Arts Café and New Directions. Some of the many books purchased with this grant will be on display at the library, in conjunction with the programs listed above, from October 25 to November 26, 2014. California Reads is a program of Cal Humanities in partnership with the California Center for the Book. It is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Cal Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information about California Reads: War Comes Home, call (310) 412-5380, e-mail publiclibrary@cityofinglewood.org, check out our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/inglewoodpubliclibrary or visit http:// library.cityofinglewood.org.

City Yard Sale, a Huge Success (Continued from page 1) computers, tiny motorcycles, tons of clothes, art, antiques, collectibles. You name it, somebody had it, and at a good price as well. I drifted through the different vendors of family and friends, all of whom had to be residents of the city to participate, and enjoyed the hospitality as they urged me to pick up a vintage DARE T-Shirt. I was tempted to cop it, but I found something twice as special in a painting of the goddess Isis leading Queen Nefertari—a painting that was discovered in the Tomb of Queen

Nefertari in Egypt’s Valley of the Queens, also known as QV66 by Ernesto Schiaparelli in 1904. As I dropped the painting off in the car, I kept walking around, stumbled across two more paintings, and this time I discovered a painting depicting a pharaoh being protected by the gods Horus and Thoth. As a person with a fascination for Egyptian Mythology, I was a kid in a candy store. As the day progressed, music blared and folks danced between all the “treasures” and the area where Centinela Hospital was holding free tal information to the community health screenings and offering vi- through various vendors. Kids played in huge slides and jumpers nearby, and enjoyed the luxury of getting their faces painted. Live music blessed the crowd as they snacked on delicious bites from local food vendors like B&R Burgers and Kogi. Mayor James Butts addressed the community on the importance of recycling and raffled off a pair of concert tickets. The yard sale is such a great op-

portunity not only to rid your closet of the things you haven’t worn in more years than you have fingers. It’s an opportunity to connect with folks, learn about the history of the items we bring into our lives, and of course, pick up a couple extra dollars for gas. The dispelling of junk can be a major stress reliever and bring in fresh new ideas, and revitalize a person’s energy. Go in your closet and try it for yourself, just call me if you have anything relative to Ancient Egypt.

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Brann Apologizes for ‘Insensitive’ Words about Inglewood

emarks about safety in Inglewood made to a radio station have created embarrassment and prompted an apology from state-appointed trustee of the Inglewood Unified School District, Dr. Don Brann. During the interview with KPCC, Brann painted Inglewood as potentially unsafe. He told the station last month, “I don’t want to get hurt here. I don’t know enough about present-day Inglewood to know how good the chances are for that so I’m just erring on the side of safety.” Voted as the “Superintendent of the Year” by Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology last January, Brann came out of retirement to run the financially devastated district, taken

bers and to the entire Inglewood community.” Brann added that he was “extremely grateful for the warm welcome the entire Inglewood community has given me, and I hope they will forgive my unfortunate choice of words.” Brann authorized $135,000 in approved district funds to pay for an armed California Highway Patrol officer as his driver and security guard. The CHP contract, which was put in place in April 2013 when Dr. Don Brann predecessor LaTanya Kirk-Cater over by the state in 2012. was interim state trustee, was exIn a letter to the City, dated Oct. 9, tended to April 2015, according to Brann said: “My recent comments sources. were insensitive to the Inglewood Christopher Graeber, a field repcommunity which I’m privileged to resentative with the California Proserve, and I offer my deepest apolo- fessional Employees, Local Union gies to Mayor Butts, council mem- No. 2345, who has been critical of

Brann in the past, noted that while the district has approved an increase in funds for Brann’s security to $335,000 a year, “the district had no campus supervisors for the first two weeks of school.” Brann said it has been a sacrifice for his family to have him come out of retirement to help turn around Inglewood schools, but progress is being made. An El Segundo resident, Brann is credited with turning around the Wiseburn School District in Hawthorne before he retired in 2008. The trustee recently signed a three-year contract with the district. He is only one of four state school trustees with a CHP detail. He said there have been no threats since he came to Inglewood in July 2013.

Mayor Butts Announces Another Milestone for Inglewood (Continued from page 1) tion is all about. “With the help of our community, we will rally together to produce events on the order of the 1984 Olympics, when the basketball contests were held at the Forum,” said Mayor Butts. “The City of Inglewood will extend the ultimate in hospitality – the use of the ‘Fabulous’ Forum as our venue. The Forum has served as host to the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the astronaut crew, the Dalai Lama and most recently, the MTV Music Video Awards. We look forward to adding the Special Olympics and its competitors to this prestigious list.”

The Host Town program has been an important element of Special Olympics World Games since 1995, and the experience has left a lasting impression on the local communities in Ireland, Japan, China, Greece, South Korea and the United States, all of which have previously organized Host Town programs as part of the Special Olympics World Games. LA2015 is actively identifying potential Host Town candidates to be considered for the program. Communities are evaluated on the availability of lodging accommodations, sports practice facilities and recreation/entertainment offerings for the athletes, among other criteria. Host Towns are also responsible for planning activities for the athletes to introduce them to the community

and help spread the word about the Games. Inglewood joins the growing list of officially proclaimed Host Towns, which includes Long Beach, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Studio City, Manhattan Beach, West Covina, Arcadia, Burbank, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, La Mirada, Glendale, Palm Springs, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Irvine, Downey, Whittier, Simi Val-

ley, Fountain Valley, Pasadena, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Solvang and Oxnard. More Host Town selections will be announced in the coming weeks. To learn more about the Special Olympics visit their web page at www.specialolympics.org.

City Offers Utility Bill Discounts, Tax Refunds to More Seniors and Disabled Residents

re you a low-income senior or disabled resident of Inglewood? Did you know there are programs to put money back into your pocket? An initiative authored by Mayor James T. Butts and Councilman Eloy Morales, and approved 5-0 by the Inglewood City Council, allows more residents to receive discounts on their utility bills. It does this by increasing qualifying income limits for seniors age 62 and older, and handicapped residents. Now, more people can qualify for utility discount programs. Additionally, seniors can qualify for utility tax refund programs. The date to file has been extended until the end of January 2015. The City of Inglewood currently offers programs to assist low-in-

come senior and handicapped residents with their monthly utility service fees and utility user taxes. The income eligibility threshold for utility tax refunds has been raised from $16,000 or less annually to $17,700. The refund covers a full year for the period of July 1 through June 30 of the immediately preceding year of the claim. Additionally, utility bill discounts are available for seniors and disabled Inglewood residents for monthly services for the upcoming or current fiscal year. The deadline to apply for the discount beginning next July 1 has been extended to the end of January 2015. For more information about these programs, call (310) 412-5500.

Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Inglewood area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Billy Campbell has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. This designation is being presented to Billy Campbell for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work. “The Premier Agency designation is not just about Billy’s successful business results,” said John Stolte, regional sales leader for Allstate Insurance Company in California. “The honor also demonstrates Billy’s commitment in being accessible to customers and using knowledge to help ensure customers have the insurance products they need to protect themselves and their family.” Billy Campbell’s agency is located at 2300 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood and can be reached at (323) 750-1777 or http://agents.allstate.com/ billy-campbell-inglewood-ca.html. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, serving approximately 16 million households through

its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names and Allstate Financial business segment. Allstate branded insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services are offered through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives, as well as via www.allstate.com, www.allstate. com/financial and 1-800 Allstate,® and are widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate.®” In 2013, $29 million was given by The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners to support local communities. Allstate employees and agency owners donated 200,000 hours of service across the country.

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LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF INGLEWOOD INVITATION TO SUBMIT BID (Specifications and Conditions Governing Bid Award) Project Subject to Bid: “CRENSHAW BLVD. & 84TH Pl. HSIP PROJECT” The City of Inglewood invites and will receive bids duly filed as provided herein for the furnishing of labor and materials and/or the completion of the abovedesignated project. A mandatory job walk meeting for interested bidders will be conducted on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Public Works Department, on the Third Floor of Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, CA, 90301. Interested bidders who arrive for the meeting after 10:30 a.m. will not be eligible to submit bid proposals. Call the project Manager Alan Mai at (310) 412-5333 should you require further information. Each bid to be considered must be delivered to and received by the City Clerk no later than 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Office of the City Clerk, First Floor of Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA, 90301. Each bid shall be submitted and completed in all particulars using the form entitled, “Bidder’s Proposal and Statement” attached hereto and must be enclosed, together with the requisite bid security, in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the designation of the project “CRENSHAW BLVD. & 84TH Pl. HSIP PROJECT” appearing thereon. Each bid shall state the unit price of each item if called for on the Bidder’s Proposal and Statement form. In the event alternative bids are called for in said form, each alternative bid shall be completed. Each bid shall be submitted as one (1) original set and two (2) copies. Bids will be opened in public in the City Clerk’s Office and will then and there be announced to all persons present. Specifications and other Bid Documents for the above items are on file in the Public Works Department and may be obtained upon request. Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of cash, a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Inglewood, or a bid bond, for an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate of the bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will, within the time specified, enter into an agreement as provided in the Bid Document and furnish bonds when required in the Special Provisions: one for Faithful Performance in the amount of the Contract Sum, and one for Contractor’s Labor and Materials in the amount of the Contract Sum. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to take bids under advisement for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from and after the date bids are opened and announced. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, CA, or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. Notice is hereby given that the City Council has ascertained the prevailing rates of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be done for each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the Contract in accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, et. seq. of the Labor Code; said prevailing rates are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference. Copies shall be made available to any interested party on request. Attention is directed to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 10164 concerning Contractor’s licensing laws. This Contract requires a Class A and/ or C10 Contractor License. The successful bidder must obtain, and maintain current until completion of the Project, an Inglewood City Business License. This Notice is given by order of the City Manager of the City of Inglewood, California, and is dated this 23rd day of October, 2014. Artie Fields, City Manager City of Inglewood, California

ORDINANCE NO. 14-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2014-1 (SPA 2014-01) TO AMEND THE HOLLYWOOD PARK SPECIFIC PLAN (ADOPTED JULY 9, 2009) (SPA 2014-01)

Public Notice City of Inglewood Water Conservation And Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Program NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Inglewood, California held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, One West Manchester Boulevard, 9th Floor, Inglewood, California and adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 15-02 Establishing a Water Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Program and declared by Resolution No. 15-04 a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage in the City’s water service area. The Ordinance imposes water conservation requirements and water supply shortage restrictions on residential and commercial customers to promote water conservation. Ordinance No. 1502, Resolution No. 15-04, the City’s Water Conservation Practices and Restrictions applicable to residential and commercial customers, and the Landscape Irrigation Schedule for the Level 1 Water Supply Shortage are available for review at City Clerk’s Office, the Inglewood Main Library, Reference Desk, 2nd Floor, and on the City website under the heading “Latest News” at www. cityofinglewood.org This notice is given by the order of the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Inglewood, dated October 21, 2014. Yvonne Horton, City Clerk City of Inglewood, California

Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Inglewood, California will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, One West Manchester Boulevard, 9th Floor, Inglewood, California to receive testimony or evidence on Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts associated with the construction of proposed Well No. 7 at 101 West Arbor Vitae Street, Inglewood, California. Copy of Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts will be available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, Inglewood Main Library, Reference Desk, 2nd Floor, and on the City website www.cityofinglewood.org Written comments may be mailed or delivered on or before November 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. to:

A FULL TEXT OF THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE INGLEWOOD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED IN CITY HALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS WELL AS ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE (WWW.CITYOFINGLEWOOD. ORG) LISTED UNDER THE CITY CLERK’S DEPARTMENT.

Office of the City Clerk City of Inglewood One West Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, CA 90301

ORDINANCE NO. 14-13

All interested persons/business owners may appear before said Council and be heard with reference to this matter.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014-01 (ZC 2014-10) TO REINSTATE AND EXPAND THE UNDERLYING C-R (COMMERCIAL RECREATION) ZONE TO THE HOLLYWOOD PARK SPECIFIC PLAN TO ACCOMMODATE THE RELOCATION OF THE HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO (ZC 2014-01)

This notice is given by the order of the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Inglewood, dated October 21, 2014.

If you require special accommodations due to the disability, please contact the Office of City Clerk (310) 4125280 or FAX (310) 412-5533, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California, 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of hearing.

ORDINANCE NO. 14-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA REVISING CHAPTER 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED CITIZENS ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN INCOME BASED UTILITY USERS TAX REFUNDS AND/ OR SERVICES DISCOUNTS. A FULL TEXT OF THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE INGLEWOOD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED IN CITY HALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS WELL AS ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE (WWW.CITYOFINGLEWOOD. ORG) LISTED UNDER THE CITY CLERK’S DEPARTMENT.

Yvonne Horton, City Clerk City of Inglewood, California

“If you challenge the aforementioned public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.”

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014273287 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014298224 The following Person is doing business as:

My Pathway 4 You 815 W Walnut Street, #17 Inglewood, CA 90301

Taqueria Jocotepec 11043 S Prairie Ave. Inglewood, CA 90303

Registered owner: Charlene Logan, 815 W. Walnut Street, #17, Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 29, 2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Charlene Logan, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 29, 2014 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

Registered owners: Guadalupe Velasquez, 4121 West 101ST Street, Inglewood, CA 90304 Dionicio Velasquez, 4121 West 101ST Street, Inglewood, CA 90304 This business is conducted by individuals. The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 17, 2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Guadalupe Velasquez and Dionicio Velasquez, Owners This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 17, 2014 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original October 9,16, 23, 30, 2014 ITO0422301050 Inglewood Today

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) “Most store front doors are not ADA compliant,” she said. “My wheel chair has not changed in 5 years, so I know it’s not me. I actually got stuck in the vestibule at Chase Bank. If someone could look into this I would appreciate it.” Councilmember George Dotson encouraged the public to contact council members to discuss any matters that they are not happy about. “If you have a personal problem, I am in my office. “This broadcast goes out all over the state. This is on cable TV. If you have personal problems that have nothing to do with the finances or business of the City, please let’s tone it down and take care of the City’s business,” he said. Councilman Ralph Franklin used a portion of his closing remarks to reiterate that city officials make themselves available to the public to discuss issues. This is an opportunity to clear up misinformation. He was referring to an earlier discussion in which Matheiu said the City was at least $1 billion in debt. The figure kept changing and was even said to be as high as

$2 billion, which according to the City is grossly inaccurate. Franklin reminded Matheiu that City Treasurer Wanda Brown can answer any questions he has about the City’s budget and indebtedness. “You heard our city treasurer say her door is open. I don’t understand it,” he said. Councilman Alex Padilla invited residents to a ground breaking ceremony at the site of the old Thrifty gas station on Fairview and La Cienega, Thursday, Oct. 30 at 11am. The site will eventually house a new community center. Congratulations are in order for newly appointed City Attorney Kenneth R. Campos and Assistant Human Resources Manager Jose Cortez. “I want to tell you how proud we are that you are here,” Mayor Butts said. Funds were approved for the Inglewood Police Department, for expenses related to maintenance and repair services of mobile data units, the Canine Unit, vehicle leasing, and a variety of other departmental expenses. City will also purchase 3 patrol cars and 2 motorcycles. Funds were approved to sound-insulate 63 homes.

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D at e s i n O c t o b e r October 23 2014 Hollywood Park Information Meeting Construction has begun at the Hollywood Park site. A special meeting has been planned to keep the community informed of the progress. Hollywood Park Land Company representatives and Turner/CM will be available to answer questions from the community regarding the construction and upcoming street work. The meeting will take place at 7pm at the Hollywood Park Casino Pavilion, 3883 W. Century Blvd. For more information, contact the hotline at 310-382-9029 or email info@hollywoodparklife.com. October 25 2014 West Basin 16th Annual Water Harvest Festival The West Basin Municipal Water District welcomes the community to a day of fun and education focused on one of our most precious resources—water! Highlights include games, rides, food and a kids’ costume contest. Tours ofthewaterrecyling plant,

The ‘Politics’ of Ebola (Continued from page 2) Ebola to legitimize the distance. President Obama has said banning travel to the U.S. from Liberia would only make the situation worse. But even if he were to order a ban on travel from West Africa, how would that order actually be carried out? There are no direct flights from West Africa to the U.S. Currently, passengers have to go through airports in Western Europe (Paris is the number one destination) and then transfer to America. “We can’t just cut ourselves off from West Africa,” Obama said, explaining it would make it harder to move health workers and supplies into the region, and would motivate

educational exhibits and a live stage show on water conservation and recycling will be presented. Attend this free, family-friendly event from10am-2pm at Edward C. Little Recycling Facility, 1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo, CA 90245 (off Sepulveda Blvd., between Rosecrans Ave. and El Segundo Blvd.). Ongoing Counseling for Anxiety, Depression Get free help for anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve life-coping skills. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at SHARE! 6666 Green Valley Circle, north of Centinela Ave. (2nd building on the right). Call 310-322-6411 for more information, or visit www. lowselfhelpsystems.org. A donation is requested but not required.

people trying to get out the region to evade screening, making it harder to track cases. The Department of Homeland Security announced that all travelers from Ebola outbreak countries in West Africa will be funneled through one of five U.S. airports with enhanced screening, including JFK International in New York, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare, New Jersey’s Newark and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta international airports.

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Campos Named City Attorney, Cortes Named Human Resources Director (Continued from page 3)

two exceptional gentlemen is the next logical step in the evolution of our City and right in line with the Council’s goal of building a worldclass leadership team comprised of highly talented individuals who are

dedicated to the continued growth and prosperity of our great City.” City Manager Artie Fields commented, “I’ve worked closely with both Mr. Campos and Mr. Cortes since joining the City in 2011, and I am more than confident they both will perform admirably in their new positions. I congratulate them both!”

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