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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE July 13, 2015
CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor O'Leary called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 5:30 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Chambers at City Hall.
Present: Micheál O‘Leary, Mayor
Andrew Weissman, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Council Member
Jeffrey Cooper, Council Member
Absent: Meghan Sahli-Wells, Council Member (excused)
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Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session to consider
the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Legislation
Re: Initiation of Litigation - 3 Matters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation - 2 Items
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
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July 13, 2015
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Reconvene
Mayor O'Leary reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:05
p.m. with four Council Members present (Council Member
Sahli-Wells absent).
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor O'Leary indicated nothing to report out of closed
session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Charles Hoult.
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Presentations
Item P-1
A Proclamation in Honor of July as "Parks Make Life Better!"
Month
Council Member Cooper presented the proclamation in Honor of
July as "Parks Make Life Better!" Month.
Dan Hernandez, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director, thanked the PRCS Commission, staff and City Manager
for their support in keeping the facilities in the City
going.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/
Information Items from Staff
Council Member Clarke announced Walk with a Doc with Dr.
Jeffrey Penso on July 18 at Veterans Park.
Mayor O'Leary reported attending a meeting of the
Transportation Committee for the Southern California July 13, 2015
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Association of Governments, and he indicated that he would
provide information to interested staff members; he discussed
HR275, The Remote Transactions Parity Act; and he discussed
topics considered at the Independent Cities Association
Summer Seminar that he recently attended.
Lieutenant Sam Agaiby of the Culver City Police Department
invited everyone to attend National Night Out on August 4 and
discussed planned activities.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Lynne Davidson, Tito's Tacos, expressed concern with street
closures related to CicLAvia and declared an intention to
file a claim to recoup any damages for monetary losses if the
event goes forward.
Tina Karimi, TK PR and Events, distributed materials to
the City Council; discussed a proposed community event for
April 2016 in the City; thanked the City for their
dedication to the community; and requested support from
the City.
Discussion ensued between Council Members, the speaker,
and staff regarding encouragement to work with staff;
details about the event; the purpose of the event; efforts
to break even; celebrating local businesses; letters of
support; a potential street closure associated with the
event; the process; and consensus that staff meet with the
proponent and report back to the City Council.
Laura Boccaletti, Culver City Public Theatre, invited
everyone to attend the 17th season of free summer theatre
in Culver City Park, and she thanked the City for the
Performing Arts Grant Program.
Dr. Janet Hoult recited a poem in honor of Bastille Day
and announced the third Word Painting with Poetry at the
Senior Center on July 15.
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Stephen Murray, LAX Community Noise Roundtable
Representative, provided an update on the FAA's
Environmental Assessment; reported creating a blog called
Doors to Arrival; indicated that the period for feedback
had been expanded 60 days; he provided a presentation on
the flight paths over Culver City; discussed altitude
changes; width of the flight paths; and the opportunity
for an additional community meeting.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and Mr. Murray
regarding time of day when certain changes would take
effect; flight paths relating to aircraft type; and
support for an additional community meeting prior to the
expiration of the comment submission deadline.
Bob Nila, Golden State Water (GSW), reported being
relocated to another district; thanked the City for the
positive relationship; he introduced Richard Mathis, the
new General Manager of GSW; discussed his replacement; and
continual improvements to infrastructure.
Mayor O'Leary thanked Mr. Nila for his leadership in the
Culver City Lions Club and for his work with the City.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA
ITEM: Cash Disbursements for June 13, 2015 - July 3, 2015
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR
JUNE 13, 2015 - JULY 3, 2015. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN July 13, 2015
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
C-1 THROUGH C-15. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2015.
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Item C-2
FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT - Approval of a Budget Amendment
to Appropriate and Re-Allocate Pre-2011 Bond Proceeds
Pursuant to the Master Agreements Between the City and the
Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
APPROPRIATE AND RE-ALLOCATE PRE-2011 BOND PROCEEDS CONSISTENT
WITH THE TABLE INCLUDED IN THIS STAFF REPORT.
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Item C-3
Approval of On-Call Professional Services Agreements with
Advantec Consulting Engineers, KOA Corporation, Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc., DKS Associates, and Willdan Engineering
for Traffic Engineering Consulting Services from July 1, 2015
to June 30, 2018, in an Aggregate Not-to-Exceed Amount of
$650,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ADVANTEC July 13, 2015
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS, KOA CORPORATION, KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES, INC., DKS ASSOCIATES, AND WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES, TO SUPPORT THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30,
2018, IN AN AGGREGATE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $650,000, AND
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Houston & Harris PCS,
Inc., (2) Authorization to File a Notice of Completion and
(3) Authorization to Release the Retention Payment after
Expiration of the 35-Day Lien Period for the Sewer Main CCTV
and Condition Assessment (Phase II) Project, P-230
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, HOUSTON &
HARRIS PCS, INC., FOR THE SEWER MAIN CCTV AND CONDITION
ASSESSMENT (PHASE II) PROJECT, P-230; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR RECORDATION; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF $11,137.66 IN RETENTION FUNDS TO
HOUSTON & HARRIS PCS, INC. FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE
35-DAY LIEN PERIOD.
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Item C-5
(1) Approval of an Agreement with ExecuTime Software, LLC
to Provide a Web-Based, Cloud-Hosted Timekeeping System
for a Term of Five Years (ending on June 30, 2020) in an
Amount Not-to-Exceed $317,107 ($89,507 Installation Plus
$207,600 for Five Years of Annual Subscription Plus
$20,000 in Contingency Authority); and (2) Approval of the
Purchase of Related Communications Hardware in an Amount July 13, 2015
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Not-to-Exceed $15,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH EXECUTIME SOFTWARE, LLC TO
PROVIDE A WEB-BASED, CLOUD-HOSTED TIMEKEEPING SYSTEM TO
REPLACE THE CURRENT ANTIQUATED TIMEKEEPING IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $317,107 ($89,507 INSTALLATION PLUS $207,600
FOR FIVE YEARS OF ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PLUS $20,000 IN
CONTINGENCY AUTHORITY); AND,
2) APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF RELATED COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE
IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,000; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
Adoption of Resolutions (1) Approving Revised Salary
Schedules for City Employees Effective July 1, 2014 and
(2) Approving Revised Salary Schedules for City Employees
Effective July 1, 2015
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS:
1) APPROVING REVISED SALARY SCHEDULES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014; AND
2) APPROVING REVISED SALARY SCHEDULES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015.
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Item C-7
Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Permit to the Exchange
Club to Conduct a Beer and Wine Garden in Veterans’
Memorial Park During the 2015 Fiesta La Ballona
Council Member Clarke questioned why items C-7 and C-8 are
not grandfathered in since it happens each year.
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John Nachbar, City Manager, agreed to look into the
matter.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING A
PERMIT TO THE CULVER CITY EXCHANGE CLUB TO CONDUCT A BEER
AND WINE GARDEN IN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK DURING THE 2015
FIESTA LA BALLONA.
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Item C-8
Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans’
Memorial Park for Entertainment or Exhibition Purposes on
August 28, 29, and 30, 2015 during the Fiesta La Ballona
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL
PERMITS TO ALLOW ANIMALS IN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK FOR
ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES DURING THE FIESTA LA BALLONA ON
AUGUST 28, 29, AND 30, 2015: (1) FRECKLE FARMS FOR A
PETTING ZOO AND PONY RIDES; (2) CULVER CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR A POLICE K-9 DEMONSTRATION; AND, (3) FOUND
ANIMALS’ ADOPT & SHOP FOR A PET ADOPTION PROMOTION.
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Item C-9
(1) Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and (2)
Authorization of the Publication of a Notice Inviting Bids
for the Washington Boulevard Striping and Bike Lane Project,
CIP No. PZ-965
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD STRIPING AND BIKE LANE PROJECT, CIP NO.
PZ-965; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD STRIPING AND BIKE
LANE PROJECT, CIP NO. PZ-965.
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Item C-10
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Award of a Contract to Dynalectric, as the Lowest Responsive
and Responsible Bidder, for the Construction of the
Streetlight Improvement Project, PZ-684 on Washington Place
between Zanja Street and Centinela Avenue, and Washington
Boulevard between Centinela Avenue and Inglewood Boulevard
and between Berryman Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard in an
Amount Not-to-Exceed $779,789 ($704,789 Base Bid and $75,000
in Change Order Authority)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO KDC INC. DBA
DYNALECTRIC (DYNALECTRIC) AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $704,789 FOR THE
STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PZ-684 ALONG WASHINGTON
PLACE BETWEEN ZANJA STREET AND CENTINELA AVENUE, AND
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD BETWEEN CENTINELA AVENUE AND
INGLEWOOD BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN BERRYMAN AVENUE AND
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $75,000,
IF NECESSARY; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-11
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment
Agreement with Crown Castle for Use of the Public Rights
of-Way on 1) the Alley North of Washington Boulevard from
the Alley West of Walgrove Avenue to Redwood Avenue, 2)
Beethoven Street from Washington Boulevard to the Alley
South of Washington Boulevard, 3) the Alley South of
Washington Boulevard from Moore Street to 111 Feet East of
Moore Street, 4) Meier Street from the Alley North of
Washington Boulevard to 157 Feet South of Washington
Boulevard, 5) Washington Boulevard from Meier Street to
McConnell Avenue, 6) Washington Place from Zanja Street to
Centinela Avenue, 7) Walgrove Avenue from Washington
Boulevard to the Alley North of Washington Boulevard, 8) July 13, 2015
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Centinela Avenue from Mitchell Avenue to 25 Feet South of
Mitchell Avenue
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH CROWN CASTLE; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-12
Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Side Letter of Agreement
with the Culver City Fire Management Group
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIDE
LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CULVER CITY FIRE MANAGEMENT
GROUP.
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Item C-13
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for
Replacement and Installation of Compressed Natural Gas
Equipment at the City’s Transportation Facility
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE
INVITING BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS EQUIPMENT.
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Item C-14
Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for
Professional Services for Opting-In to the Low Carbon Fuel
Standard Credit Program and Purchase of Renewable Natural Gas
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD CREDIT PROGRAM AND PURCHASE OF July 13, 2015
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RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS.
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Item C-15
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or
Designee to Execute Any Actions Necessary for the Purpose of
Obtaining Financial Assistance Provided by the California
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Under the Proposition
1B Transit Security Grant Program
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES UNDER THE
PROPOSITION 1B TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
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Order of the Agenda
No change were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Levy and Collection
of Municipal Solid Waste Handling Fees, Effective July 1,
2015
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT
OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICES. THE MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Mayor O'Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Sandy Burton protested the rate increase citing the rate of
garbage charges in Mesa Heights; she suggested not increasing
the funds; and she proposed alternate resources to offset the
increase in the refuse costs.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding
the origin of the increase; the proposed residential rate
increase; the last increase in 2009; comparisons with Los
Angeles; a suggestion that Ms. Burton meet with staff to
clarify figures; surplus numbers; the necessity of the
increase; increasing efficiency; lowering costs; contracting
out long-haul refuse; equipment maintenance; labor costs; the
previous deficit; matching costs to what is charged; average
residential costs vs. the proposed rate; and clarification
that the City would not approve a 31% rate increase for sewer
or a rate that would be twice what Los Angeles charges.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Vice Mayor Weissman received clarification that there had not
been a majority protest.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: (SINCE A MAJORITY PROTEST WAS
NOT PRESENT) ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND
ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
(“MSW”) HANDLING FEES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE July 13, 2015
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ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item PH-2
(1) Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement Relating to: (A)
Completed and Approved Design Services for the Town Plaza
Expansion Improvements in an Amount Not-to- Exceed $11,500;
and (B) Completed and Approved Design, Engineering, and
Related Services for the Parcel B Improvements and the Public
Parking Improvements in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $107,232,
Which Agreement Implements Various Aspects of the Disposition
and Development Agreement between the City of Culver City and
Combined/Hudson 9300 Culver, LLC, for the Development of the
Parcel B Improvements and the Public Parking and Town Plaza
Expansion Improvements; and (2) (Public Hearing and Four-
Fifths Vote Requirement) Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures for
the Construction of Public Parking and Town Plaza Expansion
Improvements Located At and Adjacent to Parcel B. (Staff
Requests Further Continuance of this Public Hearing to July
27, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.)
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT
OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICES. THE MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding
resolution of issues; clarification on the action being
requested; total reimbursement; and the interim agreement.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Mayor O'Leary invited public participation.
No speakers came forward and no cards were received. July 13, 2015
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Vice Mayor Weissman moved to close the public hearing.
Council Member Clarke seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding
clarification of procedures.
Vice Mayor Weissman withdrew his motion and Council Member
Clarke withdrew his second.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO: I)
COMPLETED AND APPROVED DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE TOWN PLAZA
EXPANSION IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $11,500;
AND II) COMPLETED AND APPROVED DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND
RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PARCEL B IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
PUBLIC PARKING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WORK IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $107,232; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
4. CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JULY 27, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Action Items
Item A-1
(1) Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the Existence of Level
2 Water Supply Shortage Conditions and Implementing Mandatory
Conservation Requirements per Chapter 5.03, Water
Conservation, of the Culver City Municipal Code and (2) FOUR-
FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT - Introduction and Adoption of an
Urgency Ordinance and Declaring the Urgency Thereof Amending
Section 5.03.040.B.5 of the Culver City Municipal Code July 13, 2015
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Relating to Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Conservation
Requirements Pertaining to Swimming Pools
Mayor O'Leary invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Allan Goldman thanked the City for their due diligence and
reported that local associations had teamed up to do a
research project on pool covers and climate control and
additional information would be coming forward in the fall.
Council Member Cooper received clarification that liquid pool
covers were included in the study.
Stephen Murray reported on notification by the California
Pool and Spa Association for the previous meeting; discussed
the number of pools in the City; and impacts of pool covers.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding
the timeline for implementation; research being conducted;
adoption of the ordinance; creating an informational
campaign; code enforcement; and compliance.
Responding to Council Member Clarke, Mr. Goldman discussed
rebates for pool covers, and proof of purchase for liquid
pool covers.
Mayor O'Leary requested that clarification on savings be
included in the informational outreach.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING LEVEL 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE
CONDITIONS AND IMPLEMENTING THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 5.03.040 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE; AND,
2. PURSUANT TO FINDINGS CONTAINED IN THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE,
INTRODUCE AND ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
5.03.040.B.5 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
LEVEL 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS, TO
REPLACE THE RESTRICTION OF FILLING AND REFILLING SWIMMING
POOLS WITH A REQUIREMENT TO INSTALL POOL AND SPA COVERS. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
No cards were received and no speakers came forward.
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Items from the City Council
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:06 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to Monday, July 27, 2015 at
7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
July 13, 2015
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MICHEÁL O‘LEARY
MAYOR of Culver City, California