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Inglewood council hears mixed testimony on plan to rezone site near Century Boulevard for 13‑story hotel and housing
Summary
The council heard a staff presentation and a lengthy public hearing on a proposed general plan amendment to reclassify land near 4200 Century Boulevard from industrial to commercial/residential to allow a 13‑story mixed‑use hotel project with 11 for‑sale condominium units. Labor unions supported the project for local jobs; Unite Here Local 11, residents and an attorney for labor raised CEQA, greenhouse‑gas, traffic and affordable‑housing concerns and urged stronger mitigation or an EIR.
The Inglewood City Council opened a public hearing on a proposed general plan amendment (GPA 2022‑001) to reclassify property near 4200 Century Boulevard from industrial to commercial‑residential to allow a 13‑story mixed‑use project that staff described as an extended‑stay hotel with ground‑floor commercial space and 11 for‑sale condominium units.
Bernard McCrumbie, the city’s Community Development Director, told the council the MND (Mitigated Negative Declaration) for the amendment was prepared by an expert consultant and peer‑reviewed by a third party. He said the change would align the property’s land‑use designation with proposed zoning, facilitate a planned assembly development and site‑plan review, create local employment opportunities and assist the city in meeting RHNA obligations.
Supporters from construction trades and unions addressed the council during the public comment period. Veto Basuto of Anchor Church and multiple union representatives — including speakers identifying themselves with Carpenters Local 323, Western States Carpenters, UA Local 250 and Laborers Local 301 — urged approval, arguing the project would create local jobs, apprenticeships and union wages and that a responsible developer would ensure appropriate contractor oversight. “This project represents more than just a development — it represents opportunity,” a carpenters’ representative said.
Opponents and advocates sought stronger mitigation and affordable housing. Andrea Romero of Unite Here Local 11 asked the council to require a robust transportation demand management program, subsidized transit passes for hotel workers, shuttle service for guests and deed‑restricted affordable units. Jordan Sisson, a land‑use attorney who said he represented Local 11, criticized the MND as inadequate: he said the draft labels hotel rooms as “118 service apartments,” flagged outdated construction emissions modeling and argued the analysis failed to account for project height (13 stories, about 150 feet) and airport land‑use consistency. “There is substantial evidence that there will be a reasonable impact,” Sisson said, urging an EIR and additional mitigation measures.
Todd Nelson, an attorney for the applicant, responded that the MND had been prepared by an expert and peer‑reviewed, and said the FAA had reviewed and granted approval for the proposed height; he noted the Airport Land Use Commission would review the project plans as they progress.
The council closed the public hearing after dozens of public commenters took part. Councilmember Padilla moved items 2 and 3 for consideration; the motion was seconded and recorded by the clerk. No final entitlement vote on the specific entitlement package was recorded during the hearing portion captured in the transcript.
What’s next: If the council proceeds to approve the GPA, the applicant would need to pursue subsequent approvals including a planned assembly development (special use permit), planning commission review, site‑plan review and subdivision map actions described by staff.
