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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE May 12, 2014
CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Sahli-Wells called the meeting of the City Council to
order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Meghan Sahli-Wells, Mayor
Micheál O‘Leary, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Jeffrey Cooper, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: Interim Chief of Police
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-2 Public Employee Appointment
Title: Chief of Police
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-3 Public Employee Appointment
Title: Fire Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-4 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City designated representatives: City Manager John Nachbar,
Director of Human Resources Serena Wright
Employee Organizations: Culver City Employees Association,
Culver City Management Group, Culver City Police Officers'
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Firefighters' Association Local 1927, AFL-CIO, Culver City Fire
Management Group
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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Reconvene
Mayor Sahli-Wells reconvened the City Council meeting at
7:16 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Debbie Cahill.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Sahli-Wells reported that item CS-2 would be tabled;
and regarding CS-3, she reported the upcoming retirement of
Fire Chief Chris Sellers and the appointment of Assistant
Fire Chief Dave White as Interim Fire Chief effective on the
day after the retirement of Chief Sellers.
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Presentation
Item P-1
Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May as Older
Americans Recognition Month
Councilmember Clarke presented the Proclamation.
A representative from the Culver City Senior Citizens
Association thanked the City for the Commendation.
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Item P-2
Presentation of a Commendation to Mr. Stephen Elstein, 2014
Senior of the Year
Councilmember Weissman presented the Commendation.
Stephen Elstein thanked the City for the Commendation.
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Item P-3
Presentation from the Chief Financial Officer of the City’s
Continuing Efforts Related to Financial Transparency and
Open Access to Data
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, reported on City efforts
toward expanded financial transparency and open access to
data; discussed the Budget Transparency Tool; the Finance
Advisory Committee; opportunities to provide feedback; and
the online Budget Input Box.
Councilmember Clarke congratulated staff on their work to
make the City even more transparent noting that the City had
been rated the third most transparent City in Los Angeles
County even before the new tools were implemented.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Councilmember Weissman invited everyone to attend Walk with a
Doc along with Mayor Sahli-Wells at Vets Park on May 17.
Vice Mayor O’Leary distributed the Phase 2 report from the Expo
Board; discussed Legislative Action Day in Sacramento with the
Independent Cities Association; marijuana dispensaries in
Culver City; local control; the Air Quality Management District
energy efficiency grant; and he provided information regarding
the electric lawn mower exchange.
Councilmember Clarke reported attending the Foster Care Counts
event at the Willows School, and he congratulated Councilmember
Cooper and the Exchange Club on a successful Car Show. May 12, 2014
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Vice Mayor O’Leary noted that the Car Show had not been listed
in Westways Magazine.
Mayor Sahli-Wells reported attending Foster Care Counts at the
Willows School, and she provided brochures for Councilmembers;
discussed the 75
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Anniversary of Union Station in the City of
Los Angeles; the upcoming Centennial for Culver City; Different
Words for the Same Thing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre; and she
announced the opening of a new store run by the Found Animal
Foundation called Adopt and Shop on May 15.
Dave White, Assistant Fire Chief, reported on the success of
Fire Service Day on May 10, and he discussed efforts of the
Culver City Firefighters Association to raise funds for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jim Lissner discussed red light cameras; assessment
districts on the agenda; the Utility Users Tax; the annual
audit; money available to be spent at the City Council’s
discretion; he expressed concern with hoarding money and
taxation; he asked for a tax holiday; and he wanted to see
support for taxes for the schools.
David Voncannon announced the monthly meeting of the
Tellefson Park Neighborhood Association on May 13 at the
Vintage Faith Four Square Church with a presentation on the
drought from West Basin Water District and a conservation
representative from the City.
Dr. Janet Hoult read a poem in honor of National Pet Month
and noted the anniversary of the Boneyard, Culver City’s Dog
Park.
Michelle Weiner, Transition Culver City, discussed the
Westside Repair Café; announced a collaboration with the
City of Santa Monica at the Camera Obscura on May 31; asked May 12, 2014
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for a regular venue for the Café; and she discussed
Sustainability Committee meetings.
Chris Osche, Found Animals Foundation, noted that Adopt and
Shop was one of the newest members of the Culver City
business community; discussed their participation in the Car
Show; announced the ribbon cutting on May 13; and invited
everyone to visit Adopt and Shop.
Dr. Jay Shery, The Exchange Club, thanked everyone for their
assistance in making the annual Car Show a success.
Councilmember Cooper thanked Dr. Shery for his work to make
the Car Show a success.
Jim Shanman, Walk and Rollers, announced that May was Bike
Month, discussed Bike to School Day on May 7; commended El
Rincon and Farragut; he thanked the Police Department and
school security forces for their help; encouraged everyone
to participate in Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day on
May 15; and he discussed events to mark the occasion.
Mayor Sahli-Wells reported that Jim Shanman had become the
new Bicycle Coordinator for the City.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
Mayor Sahli-Wells reported receipt of correspondence from
people outside of the City.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
Joint Culver City Council/Culver City Housing Authority/
Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Agenda
Item: Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER May 12, 2014
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WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR APRIL 19, 2013 – MAY 2, 2104.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-2, C-3, C-4, C-6, C-7, C-8,
C-10 AND C-11.
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Item C-2
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the West Washington
Benefit Assessment District Number One and Ordering the
Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year
2014/2015
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST
WASHINGTON BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014/2015.
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Item C-3
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the West Washington
Benefit Assessment District Number Two and Ordering the
Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year
2014/2015
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST
WASHINGTON BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER TWO AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014/2015.
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Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Higuera Street
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District and Ordering the
Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year
2014/2015
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
HIGUERA STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, THEREON
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015.
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Item C-6
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Landscape
Maintenance District Number 1 and Ordering the Preparation of
the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2014/2015
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL YEAR
2014/2015.
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Item C-7
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Sewer Users’
Service Charge and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s
Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2014/2015
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SEWER
USERS’ SERVICE CHARGE AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015.
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Item C-8
Approval of a Purchase Order with L.N. Curtis & Sons for
Personal Protective Equipment to be issued to Thirty-Four (34)
Reserve Firefighters in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $38,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH L.N. CURTIS & SONS FOR
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE ISSUED TO THIRTY-FOUR (34)
RESERVE FIREFIGHTERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $38,000; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE
ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-10
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Tract
Number 67488 Consisting of a One Lot Subdivision Creating 19
Residential Airspace Units and One Commercial Airspace Unit at
13365 Washington Boulevard
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL
MAP FOR TRACT NUMBER 67488 CONSISTING OF A ONE LOT SUBDIVISION
CREATING 19 RESIDENTIAL AIRSPACE UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL UNIT
AT 13365 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD.
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Item C-11
Approval of (1) Two Change Orders to an Existing Construction
Contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the Construction
of a Second Connection to the City of Los Angeles’ Interceptor
Sewer on Overland Avenue at Braddock Drive and for an Emergency
Sewer Main Replacement; and (2) an Additional $35,000 in
Contingency Funding for this Same Contract
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT May 12, 2014
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WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$180,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND CONNECTION TO THE
CITY OF LOS ANGELES’S INTERCEPTOR SEWER ON OVERLAND AVENUE AT
BRADDOCK DRIVE; AND,
2. APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$64,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EMERGENCY SEWER REPLACEMENT;
AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXPEND
AN ADDITIONAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $35,000 FOR UNFORESEEN
CONTINGENCIES RELATED TO THIS CHANGE ORDER WORK; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-1
(Out of Sequence)
Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Clarke expressed concern with receiving the
meeting minutes in a timely manner.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the General Municipal Election; the review process; cuts to the
staff of the City Clerk’s Office; the value of the minutes;
increasing efficiency with the minutes; linking the meeting in
a minute to the video; costs to implement the technology; and
adding funding to the City Clerk’s budget.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETINGS OF MARCH 10, 2014, MARCH 24, 2014, AND APRIL 28, 2014,
AND FOR THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF MARCH 10, 2014, MARCH 18, 2014,
MARCH 24, 2014, APRIL 9, 2014, APRIL 21, 2014, AND APRIL 28,
2014, AND THE ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2014.
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Item C-5
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Albright Avenue
Streetlight Assessment District and Ordering the Preparation of
the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2014/2015
Vice Mayor O’Leary received clarification regarding
streetlights in the City owned by Edison.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREETLIGHT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014/2015.
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Item C-9
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Application for Grant
Funds through Caltrans’ Active Transportation Program for the
Safe Routes to School Infrastructure and Non Infrastructure
improvements at La Ballona Elementary School, Traffic Signal
Improvements at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Bicycle
Improvements along Braddock Drive, and the Development of a
City-wide Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Stephen Murray discussed the improvement on Overland by the
library; expressed concern with crosswalk placement; discussed
pedestrian refuge islands; he suggested an alternate location;
discussed safe left turns for northbound traffic into the
library; the Safe Routes study; T-intersections with stop
signs; concern with people running stop signs; and the mid-
block crossing issue between La Ballona School and the Mosque.
Joy Kecken thanked staff and Councilmembers for their work; May 12, 2014
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expressed support for the application; discussed concerns with
pedestrian safety; and concern with the length of the process.
Jim Shanman expressed support for the City’s pursuit of the
grant funding; discussed benefits of the plan; community
meetings; and opportunities for input.
Andrea Shainan expressed support for the Safe Routes to School
program and she discussed the safety of everyone in the area.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
clarification that improvement plans presented were conceptual;
a request that Mr. Murray submit his comments in writing for
consideration if the grant is awarded; the experience with a
previous grant; community meetings; neighborhood support; the
timeframe for grants; community turnout; modeling the
improvements; project changes in response to community input;
and potential issues with other projects.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS THROUGH CALTRANS’ ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
INFRASTRUCTURE AND NON-INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT LA
BALLONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
CULVER CITY JULIAN DIXON LIBRARY, BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG
BRADDOCK DRIVE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A CITY-WIDE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT TRANSITION PLAN.
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Item C-12
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving Two Encroachment Agreements
with AT&T for Use of the Public Rights-of-Way on Huron Avenue,
Matteson Avenue, and Hayden Place
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENTS
WITH AT&T;
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. May 12, 2014
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Item C-13
(1) Waive Minor Bid Irregularities in the Bid Submitted by G2
Construction; (2) Reject the Bid Protest Submitted by United
Storm Water; (3) Award a Contract to G2 Construction, Inc., as
the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in the Amount of
$606,878 for Construction of the Culver City Catch Basin Trash
Excluder Insert Project, Phase 2, PZ-497, Bid No. 1537; and (4)
Approve a Catch Basin Maintenance Agreement with the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District
Councilmember Clarke requested clarification and detail on the
item.
Steven Finton, Senior Civil Engineer, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Terry Flury, United Stormwater, discussed normal procedures;
non-responsiveness; line items; references submitted after the
bid opening; verbal confirmation of references; written proof;
and he requested postponement of the item until written proof
is available.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
communication with other public agencies; standard practice;
and public records requests.
Eric Taylor, G2 Construction, felt the report was accurate and
discussed past experience.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Flury, Councilmembers and staff
regarding inclusion of references; wording of the application;
and common application mistakes and protests.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WAIVE MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY G2
CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AND
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2. REJECT THE BID PROTEST SUBMITTED BY UNITED STORM WATER,
INC.; AND,
3. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO G2 CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $606,878 FOR THE CULVER CITY CATCH BASIN TRASH
EXCLUDER INSERT PROJECT, PHASE 2, PZ-497, BID NO. 1537; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,688 (10% OF
CONTRACT AMOUNT) TO ADDRESS UNFORESEEN PROJECT COSTS, IF ANY;
AND,
5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (COUNTY) REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF CATCH BASINS
EQUIPPED WITH TRASH EXCLUDER DEVICES; AND,
6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
7. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-5, C-9, C-12 AND C-13.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Approval of a Three Year Contract with Redflex Traffic
Systems, Inc., with Two Optional One-Year Extensions Based
on Material Performance, for Use of an Automated Enforcement
System and Services Associated with Culver City’s Automated
Enforcement Program for Traffic Signal Red Light Violations
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING
OF NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES.
Allan Azran, Operations Bureau Commander, Culver City Police
Department, provided a summary of the material of record.
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Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the financial analysis; actual paid citations; amount of
money received by the City; jurisdictions that take a
portion of the money; tracking money received from red light
cameras; jurisdiction of the Police Department in the City
Manager’s Office; the amount of money received by the
vendor; court reduction of fines; the percentage of money
received by the City if the ticket is issued directly;
success rate of collection for direct issued tickets; rear
end collisions; unreported collisions; insurance data; and
Culver City data.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jim Lissner asserted that red light camera tickets could be
ignored; expressed concern that red light cameras
contributed to a loss of business in the area due to
increased costs; he asserted that visitors to the City were
receiving the bulk of the tickets; asserted that violations
were not decreasing; discussed the average age of those
receiving tickets; he asked that intersections with high
instances be examined and addressed; concern with
statistics; a request that an independent body examine
statistics; whether the program saves lives; costs to the
City vs. other cities; and breakdown of monies received.
Bob Warner, Redflex Traffic Systems, discussed the staff
report; the RFP; and he answered questions posed by
Councilmembers to clarify the price of the contract for
Culver City vs. the cost for the City of Ventura.
Robert Zirgulis discussed his previous protests against red
light cameras in the City; issues with Redflex cameras;
statistics; the fact that red light cameras do not stop
accidents; he distributed information about the involvement
of Redflex in various scandals; and he implored the City
Council not to award a contract to the company.
Jim Shanman expressed support for the red light camera
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worked, but he did not have a preference over what company
to work with.
Steve Reitzfeld shared his experience with red light ticket
cameras noting that the record indicated that he was the
recipient of the violation although he was not driving.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Reitzfeld and Councilmembers
regarding location of the ticket; whether local officers had
been consulted; and procedures.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
clarification that information on the ticket indicates that
the driver may contact the Culver City Police Department and
watch the video of their car at the station or online;
frequency of viewing of the videotapes; cellphone use;
financial deterrents; taking responsibility for driving;
citation review; procedures; proof that intersections are
safer; money received; acknowledgement of the scandal in
Chicago; oversight of the program; checks and balances;
staff confidence that such issues have nothing to do with
the Culver City program; agreements and escape clauses; and
objectivity.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
1. APPROVE A THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH REDFLEX TRAFFIC
SYSTEMS, INC., WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS, BASED
ON MATERIAL PERFORMANCE, FOR USE OF AN AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT
SYSTEM AND FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH CULVER CITY’S
AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT (RED LIGHT CAMERA) PROGRAM; 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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Action Items
Item A-4
(Out of Sequence)
Appointments and/or Reappointments to the Civil Service
Commission, Cultural Affairs Commission, Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission,
Committee on Homelessness, Disability Advisory Committee,
Fiesta La Ballona Committee, Landlord-Tenant Mediation
Board, Los Angeles Airport Area Advisory Committee,
West Los Angeles Vector Control Board, and Finance Advisory
Committee
Mayor Sahli-Wells indicated that she would need to recuse
herself from consideration of several of the appointments,
and she expressed appreciation to the applicants.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
potential deadlock and procedures.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Michel Chaghouri indicated that he was available to answer
any questions.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
late applications; unsigned applications; and digital
submissions.
Andrew Lachman discussed his work with Senator Curren Price;
his interest in parks and serving on the Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Commission; previous experience as
Neighborhood Council Chair; seniority and the other
applicant for the Commission; and his other application.
Kay Heineman provided background on herself.
Councilmember Weissman reported that he had been thrown out
of Tiny Tots Preschool, run by Ms. Heineman’s family for not
adhering to the napping policy.
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Councilmember Clarke received clarification from Ms.
Heineman about her views on Youth Sports.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the
number of applicants for open positions; the effectiveness
of social media; procedures; clarification that the
applicant with the most votes gets the longer term; and
applications specific to each Commission.
{Note from the City Clerk: In response to concerns voiced
by Councilmembers, the applications will be reviewed by each
of the City’s commissions/committees/boards and returned to
the City Council for approval prior to the next annual
recruitment for vacancies.}
Further discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding available seats; applicants for the Committee on
Homelessness; the bylaws; a recommendation to consider
eliminating term limits; research; concern with others who
did not apply; a suggestion to postpone the item; and a
suggestion to consider those up for reappointment and
postpone consideration of the other positions.
Councilmember Weissman moved that those up for reappointment
to the Landlord Tenant Mediation Committee and the
Homelessness Committee be reappointed, with additional
appointments deferred until the bylaws are revised.
Councilmember Clarke seconded the motion.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and
Councilmembers regarding changes to the Landlord Tenant
Mediation Board bylaws; Member at Large positions for the
Landlord Tenant Mediation Board; quorum requirements;
ongoing work of the committees; the time necessary to review
the bylaws; and a request to consider the committees
separately.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
REAPPOINT EVLYNNE HOUSEHOLDER AND CHRISTOPHER PATRICK KING
TO THE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE.
Further discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding implications of establishing new bylaws; term
limits; different changes needed for the Homelessness
Committee and the Landlord Tenant Mediation Board; and May 12, 2014
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consensus to direct the Committee on Homelessness to revise
their bylaws and eliminate term limits.
Robyn Tenensapf requested reappointment to the Disability
Advisory Committee; provided background on herself; and
discussed accomplishments and additional work to be done.
Dr. Jay Shery requested reappointment to the Disability
Advisory Committee; provided background on himself; asked
that if the City received the grant for the Citywide ADA
Transition Plan that the Disability Advisory Committee be
involved in the process; and he expressed support for red
light cameras.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read a comment submitted
by:
Dr. Janet Hoult
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAKE
THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE DISABILITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE: APPOINT ROBYN TENENSAPF TO OFFICE NUMBER 1; DR.
JAY SHERY TO OFFICE NUMBER 5; AND DR. JANET CAMERON HOULT TO
OFFICE NUMBER 6.
Bob Wayne discussed his experiences with Fiesta La Ballona
and requested City Council support for his appointment to
the Fiesta La Ballona Committee.
Councilmember Cooper moved to appoint Bob Wayne to Office
Number 5, Celeste Steinlauf to Office Number 7, and Jeanne
Min to Office Number 6 of the Fiesta La Ballona Committee.
Councilmember Weissman seconded the motion and the
discussion continued.
Vice Mayor O’Leary clarified that the appointments were made
based upon the qualifications of the applicants to take on
the workload.
Councilmember Clarke noted the difficulty of the workload,
observing that the incumbents did not reapply and one member
resigned early, and he and thanked those who applied.
Mayor Sahli-Wells discussed the sustainability aspect of the
festival.
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, pointed out
that two of the positions would be for unexpired terms, and
he suggested that the City Council could appoint members to
the remainder of the term and the next full term.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
Committee bylaws; underperforming members; time and effort
to recruit for positions; and different starting times of
the positions.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAKE
THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FIESTA LA BALLONA
COMMITTEE: BOB WAYNE TO OFFICE 6, JEANNE MIN TO OFFICE 7 AND
CELESTE ANLAUF TO OFFICE NUMBER 5.
Judy Scott clarified that the Landlord Tenant Mediation
Board was the only Board or Committee with alternates; she
discussed quorum requirements; alternates; at-large
positions; and she clarified that they did not have bylaws
but rather operate under a 1987 set of guidelines that needs
to be updated, or ideally replaced with actual bylaws.
Mayor Sahli-Wells received clarification that the updating
process had begun.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPOINT KYLE JONES AS TENANT REPRESENTATIVE AND JUDY SCOTT
AS LANDLORD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LANDLORD TENANT MEDIATION
BOARD WITH THE REMAINING POSITIONS HELD OPEN PENDING
REVISION TO THE BYLAWS.
Mayor Sahli-Wells received clarification regarding
notification procedures for participants in the application
process.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read a written comment
submitted by:
Kevin Klowden
At 10:37 p.m. Mayor Sahli-Wells expressed happy birthday
wishes to Vice Mayor O’Leary, recused herself, and exited
the dais.
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Joyce Dallal provided background on herself and requested
consideration for appointment to the Cultural Affairs
Commission.
Andrew Lachman provided background on himself; he noted that
while there were many people with an arts background, he
also had policy background and experience in the
entertainment industry; he felt there should be someone on
the Commission who understood the importance of the creative
economy; he felt he could bring in the economic development
aspect as much as the cultural aspect; and he discussed his
work with the Culver City Unified School District and
companies in the City.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Thomas Small
Len Dickter
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
a potential conflict of interest with Mr. Dickter; upcoming
openings on the Cultural Affairs Foundation Board; City
Charter provisions with respect to Commission appointments;
and agreement to consider another position while staff
conducted research.
{Note from the City Clerk: On the day following this
meeting, staff explored the potential conflict of interest
involving Mr. Dickter and found that no conflict exists.}
Dana Amy Sayles discussed her previous service on the
Planning Commission and requested reappointment.
David Trovato thanked the City Council for the primary
appointment to the partial term on the Finance Advisory
Committee and requested reappointment to a full term.
Andrew Lachman requested the opportunity to serve on the
Finance Advisory Committee.
Behram Parekh provided background on himself and requested
appointment to the Finance Advisory Committee.
Steve Reitzfeld congratulated Councilmembers on their
reappointment noting that he was also looking for
reappointment; expressed support for red light cameras; and May 12, 2014
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felt that the Landlord Tenant Mediation Board should have
bylaws.
Discussion ensued between staff and the City Council
regarding the applicability of the section on financial
interests in the City Charter with regard to the appointment
of Len Dickter to the Cultural Affairs Commission.
Responding to Andrew Lachman, Martin Cole, Assistant City
Manager/City Clerk, provided clarification regarding the
Cultural Affairs Foundation and indicated that he would
provide additional information.
At 11:04 p.m. Mayor Sahli-Wells returned to the dais.
At this time, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Martin Cole
summarized the appointments proposed to be made by the City
Council.
MOVED BY MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPOINT JOHN KUECHLE TO OFFICE NO. 1 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2018.
2. APPOINT KAY HEINEMAN TO OFFICE NO. 3 OF THE PARKS,
RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A FOUR
YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2018 AND SCOTT GARLAND TO OFFICE
NO. 5 TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017.
3. REAPPOINT EVLYNNE HOUSEHOLDER TO FILL OFFICE NO. 2 AND
CHRISTOPHER PATRICK KING TO FILL OFFICE NO. 3 OF THE
COMMITTEE ON HOMELESSNESS EACH FOR A THREE YEAR TERM THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2017 AND WITH DIRECTION TO PREPARE AND OR UPDATE
THE BYLAWS WITHOUT TERM LIMITS.
{Note from the City Clerk: The City Council determined to
leave Offices 4, 5, and 7 vacant until such time as the City
Council considers the updated/revised bylaws.}
4. APPOINT ROBIN TENENSAPF AND JAY SHERY TO FILL OFFICES NO.
1 AND 5 OF THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR FOUR YEAR
TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2018, AND JANET HOLT TO OFFICE NO. 6
TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016. May 12, 2014
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5. APPOINT CELESTE ANLAUF TO FILL OFFICE NO. 5 OF THE FIESTA
LA BALLONA COMMITTEE FOR A FULL FOUR YEAR TERM FROM DECEMBER
1, 2014 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2018 AND BOB WAYNE AND JEANNE MIN TO
OFFICES 6 AND 7 TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERMS TO NOVEMBER
30, 2014 AND FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS EXPIRING NOVEMBER 30, 2018.
6. (A) APPOINT KYLE JONES TO FILL A TENANT REPRESENTATIVE
OFFICE FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2017 AND
(B) DIRECT STAFF TO CONTINUE RECRUITMENT FOR THE TENANT
REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE ONCE THE BYLAWS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY
THE LANDLORD TENANT MEDIATION BOARD AND SUCH BYLAWS HAD BEEN
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
7. APPOINT JUDY SCOTT TO FILL ONE LANDLORD REPRESENTATIVE
OFFICE TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE YEARS EXPIRING JUNE 30,
2017.
{Note from the City Clerk: The City Council determined to
leave the two currently vacant Member-at-Large Offices
vacant until such time as the City Council considers the
updated/revised bylaws.}
8. REAPPOINT ELENA SWEDA NEFF TO FILL THE LA COUNTY WEST
VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OFFICE FOR A TERM FROM JANUARY
1, 2015 – DECEMBER 31, 2016.
9. APPOINT/REAPPOINT KEVIN KLOWDEN, MICHEL CHAGHOURI AND
JUNE LEHRMAN TO FILL THREE LOS ANGELES AIRPORT AREA ADVISORY
COMMITTEE OFFICES FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30,
2018.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPOINT THOMAS SMALL TO OFFICE NO. 2 OF THE CULTURAL
AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30,
2018 AND LEN DICKTER OFFICE NO. 5 TO COMPLETE AN UNEXPIRED
TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017.
2. REAPPOINT DANA AMY SAYLES TO OFFICE NO. 5 OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2018.
3. REAPPOINT STEVE REITZFELD TO FILL RESIDENT OFFICE NO. 3
AND DAVID TROVATO BUSINESS COMMUNITY OFFICE NO. 6 OF THE May 12, 2014
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FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SERVE A TERM OF FOUR YEARS
EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2018.
4. APPOINT CCFFA MEMBERS MAURICIO BLANCO FOR A ONE-YEAR
PARTIAL TERM FROM JULY 1, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2015 AND BRYAN SUA
TO A PARTIAL TERM FROM JULY 1, 2015 – JUNE 30, 2016 TO FILL
OFFICE NO. 7 ON THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
5. APPOINT CCMG MEMBERS JOE SUSCA FOR A ONE-YEAR PARTIAL
TERM FROM JULY 1, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2015 AND JANE LEONARD FOR
A ONE-YEAR PARTIAL TERM FROM JULY 1, 2015 – JUNE 30, 2016 TO
FILL OFFICE NO. 8 ON THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
6. APPOINT SEAN KEARNEY AS THE CCUSD REPRESENTATIVE FOR A
FOUR-YEAR TERM FROM JULY 1, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2018 TO FILL
OFFICE NO. 9 ON THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item A-2
(Out of Sequence)
Consideration of the Donation of One Decommissioned 2003
Freightliner Rescue Ambulance (Unit 3725) and Miscellaneous
Medical Equipment to the Culver City Sister City Committee,
Inc.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
No cards were received and no speakers came forward.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF THE 2003 FREIGHTLINER
MEDICMASTER RESCUE AMBULANCE (UNIT 3725) TO THE CCSCC; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
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3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item A-3
Authorization for the Transportation Department to Initiate
Free Fare Days for Culver CityBus in Association with Bike
to Work Day 2014 and National Dump the Pump Day 2014
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
No speakers came forward and no cards were received.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
advertising; public outreach; and precedent.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO OFFER FREE FARES TO RIDERS
WITH A BICYCLE AND/OR BIKE HELMET ON BIKE TO WORK DAY, MAY
15, 2014; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO OFFER FREE FARES TO ALL
RIDERS ON NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY, JUNE 19, 2014.
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Joint Action Item
Item JA-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/
PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA ITEM: Presentation of the City
Manager’s/Executive Director’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal
Year 2014/2015
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of
the material of record noting that the presentation and
budget were available on the City website. May 12, 2014
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Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
previous budget presentations; what additional information
would be provided to Councilmembers; next steps in the
process; efficiency; consideration of comments made by
Councilmembers at previous meetings; significant
enhancements; agreement by the City Manager to communicate
with Councilmembers after consultation with staff;
departmental presentations; response to public comments; and
opportunities for public input.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Julie Lugo Cera, Honorary City Historian, urged the City
Council to reinstate Cultural Affairs Commission staff;
discussed mandated programs; the importance of historic
preservation and Art in Public Places; the Los Angeles
Conservancy; economic development; and the importance of a
healthy, balanced community.
Kevin Lachoff, Chamber of Commerce, discussed the Chamber’s
position on economic development as it relates to the report
on the Arts and the Creative Economy submitted by the
Cultural Affairs Commission; indicated that the Chamber
supported greater staffing in the economic development
department; discussed the municipal broadband infrastructure
project; felt that the City should look at a holistic
approach to economic development that included much more
than cultural events; discussed business challenges;
attracting and retaining business; looking at new tools and
best practices of other municipalities; and benefits for
everyone.
Vice Chair Regina Klein of the Cultural Affairs Commission
read a portion of the City’s Municipal Code pertaining to
Cultural Affairs; discussed challenges over the past year;
the dedication of staff, Commissioners and community
members; reported attending an event by LA Arts; discussed a
LACMA forum where the creative economy was examined;
advocacy of the arts; partnerships; the upcoming City
Centennial; and necessary resources.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read written comments
submitted by: May 12, 2014
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Michelle Bernardin, President of the Historical Society
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
funding for the proposed deficit, and appreciation to staff
for their hard work and to the public for their input.
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Action Items
Item A-1
(Out of Sequence)
Receive and File Measure Y Status Report from Finance
Advisory Committee
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of
the material of record noting that expectations were that
the budget amount would be met by the time the books were
closed and that any budget vs. actual difference was due to
timing issues.
Mayor Sahli-Wells received clarification that staff would
add a note to the report in the future explaining the timing
issue.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Goran Eriksson, Chair of the Finance Advisory Committee,
discussed the charge of the Committee; the approved work
plan; review of expenditures and revenues from Measure Y;
the implementation and start-up phase of the incremental tax
collection; quarterly reports; the communication strategy
for financial information and transparency; modifications to
the budget process; recommendations for the Rental
Assistance Program; updates and new policies; storm water
requirements; and work ahead.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE MEASURE Y STATUS REPORT.
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Item A-5
(Out of Sequence)
(1) Adoption of Resolutions and/or Motions Appointing City
Council Members to Various Outside Agency Boards, City
Council Subcommittees and Other Related Bodies; and (2)
Creation/Dissolution of Certain Subcommittees
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
There were no cards received and no speakers came forward.
A discussion ensued between staff and the City Council
regarding legal requirements and alternates and Brown Act
issues.
1-A1. APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE AGENCY BOARDS REQUIRING
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
Item 1
Los Angeles County City Selection Committee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A
MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2013-
R032.
[Mayor Sahli-Wells was appointed Member and Vice Mayor
O’Leary was appointed Alternate Member.]
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Item 2
League of California Cities/Los Angeles County Division
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A
MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND RESCINDING May 12, 2014
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RESOLUTION 2013-R031.
[Councilmember Clarke was appointed Member and Vice Mayor
O’Leary was appointed Alternate Member.]
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Item 3
City Legislative Committee – League of California
Cities/Los Angeles County Division
[Councilmember Clarke was appointed delegate with Vice
Mayor O’Leary serving as alternate.]
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Item 4
Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A
DELEGATE AND AN ALTERNATE DELEGATE AS PART OF THE GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2012-R043.
[Councilmember Clarke was appointed delegate with Vice
Mayor O’Leary serving as alternate.]
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Item 5
Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING
SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2012-R044.
[Councilmember Cooper was appointed delegate with Human
Resources Director Serena Wright serving as substitute and
Claims Coordinator Rachel Adkins serving as second
alternate.]
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Item 6
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A
MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 5 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2013-
R027.
[Mayor Sahli-Wells was appointed Member and Councilmember
Cooper was appointed Alternate Member.]
Item 7
Southern California Association of Governments
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A
MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 2013-R030.
[Mayor Sahli-Wells was appointed Member and Councilmember
Clarke was appointed Alternate Member.]
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Item 8
Oversight Board to the Successor Agency of the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency
The City Council took no action on this item.
{Note from the City Clerk: Councilmember Weissman remains
the Legislative Body Representative and Nick Kimball
remains the Culver City Management Group representative to
the Oversight Board.}
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Item 9
Disaster Management “Area A” Board of Directors
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE
CITY MANAGER AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AREA A AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 2013-R029.
[The City Council reappointed City Manager John Nachbar to
serve on the Disaster Management “Area A” Board of
Directors.]
APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE AGENCY BOARDS REQUIRING ADOPTION OF
A MOTION
Item 10
Westside Cities Council of Governments.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, AS
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD; AND COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE, AS THE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WESTSIDE
CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
The City Council also unanimously adopted a motion to submit
Mayor Sahli-Wells as the nominee for a seat on SCAG’s Energy
and Environment Committee.
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Item 11
Interagency Communications Interoperability System (ICIS)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AS
LIAISON TO ICIS.
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Exposition Line Construction Authority Board of Directors
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, AS
REPRESENTATIVE; AND COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, AS THE ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE, TO THE EXPOSITION LINE CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORITY BOARD.
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Item 13
Southern California Cities Joint Powers Consortium
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’LEARY AS DIRECTOR
AND COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CITIES JOINT POWERS CONSORTIUM.
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Item 14
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Area Advisory
Committee
The City Council took no action on this item. Mayor Sahli-
Wells clarified that community representatives would
continue to serve rather than Councilmembers.
{Note from the City Clerk: Earlier in this meeting, the
City Council appointed the following representatives to this
Committee: KEVIN KLOWDEN, MICHEL CHAGHOURI AND JUNE
LEHRMAN.}
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1-B APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES REQUIRING
ADOPTION OF A MOTION
Item 15-17
(15) Joint Finance and Judiciary Subcommittee, (16)
Treasurer’s Investment Subcommittee, and (17) Audit,
Financial Planning, Budget and Subcommittee
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE MOTION APPOINTING
COUNCILMEMBER COOPER AND VICE MAYOR O’LEARY AS MEMBERS OF
THE JUDICIARY AND FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE AND MEMBERS OF THE
AUDIT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE; AND
COUNCILMEMBER COOPER AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY
TREASURER’S INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item 18
Standing Economic Development Subcommittee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND
COUNCILMEMBER COOPER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item 19
Culver City Unified School District/City Council Liaison
Subcommittee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS AND
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE TO THE CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT/CITY COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item 20
Standing Sustainability Subcommittee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS AND
COUNCILMEMBER COOPER TO THE SUSTAINABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item 21
Ad-Hoc Regional Development and Traffic Mitigation
Subcommittee
A discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding a suggestion to consolidate the committee with the
Parking and Traffic Subcommittee. May 12, 2014
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE TO THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAFFIC
MITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE AND EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE
COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE LOCAL PARKING AND TRAFFIC ISSUES.
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Item 22
Ad-Hoc Regional Oil Operations Subcommittee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS AND
COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN TO THE REGIONAL OIL OPERATIONS
SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item 23
Ad-Hoc Legislation and Grants Subcommittee
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the charge of the subcommittee; legislative priorities;
guidelines; completion of tasks; dissolution and recreation;
removal of the legislative scope of the subcommittee as that
work has been completed; and consensus to change the name to
the Ad-Hoc Grants Subcommittee.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND
COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN TO THE AD HOC GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item 24
Ad-Hoc Charter Review Subcommittee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CREATE THE AD-HOC CHARTER REVIEW
SUBCOMMITTEE AND APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’LEARY AND
COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN TO SAID AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item 25
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Ad-Hoc Campaign Finance Ordinance Update Subcommittee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CREATE THE AD-HOC CAMPAIGN FINANCE
ORIDNANCE UPDATE SUBCOMMITTEE AND APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN TO SAID AD-HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS/MOTIONS RELATED TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS OUTSIDE AGENCY
BOARDS, SUBCOMMITTEES AND OTHER RELATED BODIES AND CREATE,
CONSOLIDATE, OR DISSOLVE CERTAIN SUBCOMMITTEES AS OUTLINED
ABOVE.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
There were no cards received and no speakers came forward.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Mayor Sahli-Wells
• Requested consideration of removing the religious
connotation of the invocation at the start of the
meeting. The City Council provided consensus to the
City Manager to place the item on an upcoming agenda
for discussion by the City Council.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 12:33 p.m., Tuesday, May
13, 2014, the City Council adjourned its meeting to Monday, May
19, 2014 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
MEGHAN SAHLI-WELLS
MAYOR of Culver City, California