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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CULVER CITY CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD,
CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE May 19, 2014
CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY 4:00 p.m.
TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY BOARD, HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
AND PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor/Chair Sahli-Wells called the meeting of the City Council,
Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board,
Housing Authority Board and Parking Authority Board to order at
4:03 p.m.
Present: Meghan Sahli-Wells, Mayor/Chair
Micheál O‘Leary, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair*
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember/Boardmember
Jeffrey Cooper, Councilmember/Boardmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember/Boardmember
* Vice Mayor/Vice Chair O’Leary arrived at 4:26 p.m.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, requested that the City Council
and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
Board recess to closed session to consider an item requiring
immediate action that arose after the posting of the agenda to
consider possible initiation of litigation under Government
Code Section 54954.2(b)2. Addition of this item to the agendas
requires a 2/3 vote.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER May 19, 2014
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CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO
CONSIDER AN ITEM REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION THAT AROSE AFTER
THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
As a result, the following item was added to the agendas of the
City Council and the Successor Agency Board:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
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Recess/Reconvene
The City Council/Successor Agency Board recessed to Closed
Session from 4:05 p.m. to 4:11 p.m.
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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 Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Muir.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Sahli-Wells indicated nothing to report out of closed
session.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Councilmember Clarke received clarification that information
on capital projects would be included in the Public Works
presentation.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
No cards were received and no speakers came forward.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
correspondence received from Seth Horowitz of the Culver
Hotel who was unable to be present at the meeting due to an
injury he sustained earlier in the day.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD AGENDA ITEM:
(1) Consideration of the Amount of In-Kind Assistance for
and Possible City Sponsorship of “An Affair of the Arts”
Event Produced by The Whole 9; (2) Approval of a Related
License Agreement for Use of Successor Agency-Owned Property
(Parcel B) for the Event
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Lisa Schultz, The Whole 9, reported that all of their
efforts supported the Peace Project, a non-profit, with the
proposed event helping fund the houses being built in the
Philippines to help hurricane victims; she discussed May 19, 2014
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promotional support; banners distributed; and she hoped to
partner with the City and begin hanging banners next week.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read a written comment
submitted by:
Seth Horowitz
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
participating food trucks; business licenses; applicant
responsibility for fabrication and installation of the
banners; the transfer of Parcel B; concern that the City
would not own Parcel B in September; discussions with
Combined Properties regarding use; indemnification; use of
Parcel B for filming; and film revenue.
Responding to Councilmember Cooper, Lisa Schultz discussed
alternative locations; the event as a community building
project; and integrating the event into the businesses to
provide more value.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and
Councilmembers regarding a cut-off date for use of Parcel B;
discretion of Combined Properties for use of the property
once the property is transferred; clarification that
Combined Properties cannot be compelled to agree to the use;
and skepticism that the property would be transferred by
September.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DETERMINED TO SUPPORT THE AN AFFAIR OF THE ARTS EVENTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,050 FOR EACH EVENT {Waiver of the City’s $170
special event application fee; Waiver of the City’s water
($155) and power ($550) utility hookup, disconnection and use
fees; Waiver of the City’s trash bin rental, delivery and
collection fees amounting to $175}; AND,
2. DETERMINED THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED FOR CITY SPONSORSHIP
OUTLINED IN CCMC 17.330.040.B.7 HAVE BEEN MET AND DESIGNATED
THE “AN AFFAIR OF THE ARTS” EVENTS AS CITY-SPONSORED EVENTS.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE May 19, 2014
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ABSENT: O’LEARY
MOVED BY MEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY CHAIR SAHLI-WELLS THAT
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE 9300 CULVER
BOULEVARD PARKING LOT FOR THE “AN AFFAIR OF THE ARTS” FESTIVALS
AT THE STANDARD RENTAL RATE OF $500 PER EVENT AND INCLUDING A
PROVISION IN THE AGREEMENT ALLOWING FOR A CONTINGENCY IN THE
CASE PARCEL B HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO COMBINED PROPERTIES; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE SUCCESSOR AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE
THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS
ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
Mayor Sahli-Wells discussed the previous event;
participating businesses; appreciation for being provided
with the banner design; and she requested that staff bring
Parcel B to the City Council for discussion before any
additional items come forward.
* Vice Mayor O’Leary joined the meeting at 4:26 p.m.
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Item JA-2
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/
PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of the City
Manager’s/Executive Director’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal
Year 2014/2015
Mayor Sahli-Wells discussed the schedule for consideration
of the budget and opportunities for public input.
John Nachbar, City Manager, introduced the item and
discussed a proposal from the Carlyle Group regarding
freeway signage. May 19, 2014
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Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
having the Economic Development subcommittee consider the
item first; City Council approval or disapproval of the
concept; and a request to conduct a comprehensive legal
analysis. Because of the significant nature of the concept
and potential for significant application of staff time, the
City Manager requested the full City Council initially
consider the item. The City Council concurred and directed
the City Manager to place an item on a future agenda to
allow the City Council to discuss the concept.
Chris Sellers, Fire Chief, presented the proposed 2014-2015
Fire Department budget.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
appreciation for the incorporation of changes; increases to
deferred compensation; emergency preparedness; increases in
overtime; the Entrada Project; costs associated with
staffing an additional paramedic van; the role of
Councilmembers in an emergency; hazardous materials;
Southern California Hospital; wait times; financial
challenges; clarification that Assistant Chief White would
take over on the Brotman Board upon the retirement of Chief
Sellers; the requirement that the Fire Department stay with
the patient until a bed or chair is available; expanding
existing emergency rooms; ensuring that private ambulance
companies being used hold current Culver City licenses;
“gypsy” ambulances; County certified ambulances; and
appreciation to staff for their responsiveness to concerns.
Scott Bixby, Interim Police Chief, presented the proposed
Police Department budget for 2014-2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the current towing contract; in-car cameras; the AB 109 Task
Force; the Explorer Program; loss of the Juvenile Diversion
Program; response time; sworn officers; grants; asset
seizure; Urban Areas Security Initiative Funds;
Councilmember support in the UASI process; the Police
Department Needs Assessment; online incident reporting;
community town hall meetings; capital construction
refurbishment costs; automatic license plate readers and
parking enforcement; increases to laundry charges; overtime
in Police Communication; the grants process; creating a
Joint Powers Authority to become more competitive; the
Bicycle Master Plan; the Safe Routes to School Plan; May 19, 2014
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enforcement of jaywalking and cycling rules; education;
appreciation of residents and the City Council for the work
of the Police Department; false alarm charges; privacy
concerns with regard to license plate readers; the
partnership with Culver City Unified School District;
response time; the “Idaho Stop;” and the perception of
Culver City as being the safest City in Los Angeles County.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
No speaker cards were received and no speakers came forward.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, presented
the proposed Community Development Department budget for
2014-2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the rise in contractual services; proposed improvements to
Airport Marina Ford; rail spur parking; the Warner lot; the
decrease in building permits; the Venice Parking lot;
disposition of the property; the Baldwin Motel site; public
notice lists; Homeowner Associations; working with other
departments; the Hayden Tract; parking deficiencies;
repurposing properties; amenities; the industrial
designation; sensitive receptors; housing; the General Plan
Update; long term planning; Transit Oriented Development;
entitlements to Parcel B; Culver Studios; vested rights; the
Screenland Project; ingress and egress; seeking an
exemption; interactive mapping; GIS software; extended work
hours; preservation of the affordable housing program;
Upward Bound; paving or vacating alleys; a trolley system;
fluctuations in certain fees; one-time expenditures; the
Summer Music Festival; evaluation of permit fees;
appreciation for taking City Council comments into
consideration; fiber optics; reprinting the budget after
incorporating changes; reprogramming homeless funds; the
inventory of commercial properties for lease; CoStar; groups
looking for space to rent for events; Departmental Special
Supplies; Fiscal Services; the Triangle Project;
Washington/National; building the parking first; the
transfer of parking to Ince and back; accommodating Expo;
procedures; amenities in the Hayden Tract; making a cul-de-
sac on Higuera; code compliance for restaurants; storm water
requirements; odors on Irving; code enforcement; the
inspection process; site inspections; transparency; the
mortgage assistance program; monitoring; St. Joseph’s
Outreach; and appreciation to staff for their hard work. May 19, 2014
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Art Ida, Transportation Director, presented the proposed
Transportation Department budget for 2014-2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
that fact that the fleet has been ranked the #1 Best Fleet
in North America; demand; Playa Vista transit mitigation
funds; the Georgetown University Competition; determining
public interest in having a trolley in the City;
transportation administration; preventative maintenance;
volatility of funding; clarification on figures; the shuttle
service; contractual services; appreciation for added detail
in the report; pedi-cabs; increases in training; allocation
of expenses; realignments; the FTA subproject account;
liability insurance claims; Loss Run History; Physical
Damage Property Insurance; tracking costs; increased
accidents; the marketing program; clarification that no
General Funds support the department; increased ridership;
movement between line items; proper identification of
expenses; the Elite Fleet Competition; Fleet Manager of the
Year; electric buses; fleet age; police department vehicles;
marketing and consulting services; demographics; bus traffic
into the Hayden Tract; ridership counts; pinpointing
locations; real time bus arrival information; technologies
compatible with neighboring transit agencies; taking a
regional approach; the transportation bill under
consideration in Washington, D.C.; emphasis on rail systems;
the systems analysis; future development; transit hubs; TAP
cards; first and last mile; connecting people to transit;
bike sharing; and outreach and communication.
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Recess/Reconvene
Mayor Sahli-Wells called a brief recess from 7:32 p.m. to
7:54 p.m.
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Item JA-2
(Continued)
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/
PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of the City
Manager’s/Executive Director’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal
Year 2014/2015 May 19, 2014
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Dan Hernandez, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director, presented the proposed Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department budget for 2014-2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
landscaping; efficiency; improvements; a potential site for
a community garden; Caltrans property; Veterans Memorial;
the exterior marquee; using the tower as a standing marquee;
the elevator; ADA compliance; Santa Monica park ID cards;
Teen Center and Senior Center Association membership cards;
the skateboard park; Fiesta La Ballona; Prop A maintenance
and services; exploring and developing youth sports
programs; the use of RoundUp; field maintenance; the
walkways at Blanco Park; partnering with the School
District; creating a fund for replacement; facility use
fees; Nixle alerts; the Metro Bike Path; pesticide use; the
West L.A. College bio-filtration project; storm water
mandates; concern with the privatization of public spaces;
organized sports; fundraising and partnerships to identify
alternative revenue sources for improvements; and
improvements to the sound system at Veterans Auditorium.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and
Councilmembers regarding the proposed budgets; changes to
the budget; the final draft; and online access to the
budget.
Charles Herbertson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
presented the proposed Public Works Department budget for
2014-2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
palm tree replacement; sidewalks; root growth; growth
inhibitor; addressing deferred maintenance; the sidewalk
grinding program; private repair of sidewalks; publicity and
outreach; priority; storm water issues; the Street Tree
Master Plan; Chinese Elms; concern with having too many of
the same kind of tree; the Urban Forest Management Plan;
appropriate diversity; allergies caused by the trees; Plan
Check Fees; interest and penalties; Special Services;
replacement bins; slurry seal; restaurant inspections; the
County drain downtown; installing curtains in the catch
basins; addressing odors; creating a channel; working with
the County; the Georgetown University Competition; criteria
for the prize; Energy Coalition partners; the bio-swale;
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infiltration; holiday banners; overall expenditures;
maintenance operations; street permits; the adjusted budget
column; revenue estimates; actuals; the Work Plan; the Tree
Succession Plan; long-term planning; community input and
involvement; addressing tree removal and replacement; the
Parkway Ordinance; installation of parking meters; street
sweeping hours; posting a list of streets that are up for
repair or resurfacing along with a schedule of tree trimming
online; the Walker Parking Study; the final disposition of
the parking facilities; slowing down traffic on Sawtelle;
discussions with the City of Los Angeles; the extension of
the bike path on Jefferson; the Culver Boulevard realignment
program; the lawn at City Hall; taking a phased-in approach;
following the Santa Monica model illustrating resources used
to create a green lawn; monthly showcases and awards to
houses that implement water conservation; the amount
budgeted for ficus tree replacement; TMSS Gap Closure; the
traffic camera monitoring system; making changes to traffic
timing; appreciation for staff responsiveness; the inclusion
of capital improvements; the tipping point for pavement;
road maintenance; the Safe Routes to School project; Hetzler
Road; awards received by Public Works; and appreciation to
staff for their hard work and many accomplishments.
Serena Wright, Human Resources Director, presented the
proposed Human Resources Department budget for 2014-2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
goals for training and development; the total compensation
study; the employee picnic; availability of doctors; and the
Wellness Fair.
Michele Williams, Chief Information Officer, presented the
proposed Information Technology Department budget for 2014-
2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the importance of social media in recruiting applicants to
Commissions and Committees; reconsidering the effectiveness
of print media; efficiency; money spent; public noticing
requirements; state legislation and the City Charter;
incorporating printed materials onto the Internet; GO
Request; online permitting; fiber optics; wi-fi at Vets;
technology to manage parking; appreciation for the
responsiveness of the department, improvements made and
increased communication; providing options for upgrading the
system to the City Council; and wi-fi on buses. May 19, 2014
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, presented
the proposed budget for the City Council, City Manager and
City Clerk Departments for 2014-2015.
John Nachbar, City Manager, discussed Cultural programming
and staff, and funding.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the Summer Concert Series; staffing the Cultural Affairs
Commission and effects to the Transportation Department;
voting by mail; same day registration; provisional ballots;
consensus to investigate new City Council meeting minute
coordination software; the part-time employee for passports;
establishing an appointment only schedule for passport
acceptance services; paying a premium for expedited passport
service; determining the number of passport customers served
that are Culver City residents; Federally set fees for
passports; support for conducting a study to determine the
economic benefits of cultural affairs; re-starting the
Maintenance of Public Art program; administrative approval
of fiber optics projects; grants management; the Centennial;
legislative strategies; capital construction; City Hall; the
pipeline negotiations; repair of the voting system;
appreciation to staff for their responsiveness and
diligence; and the bi-weekly report.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, presented the proposed budget
for the City Attorney’s Office for 2014-2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the ice rink designation; the agenda planning calendar;
litigation updates; the e-cigarette ordinance; potential
legal challenges regarding fracking; public nuisance
abatement enforcement; and appreciation to staff for their
efforts.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, discussed changes made
to the proposed Finance Department budget for 2014-2015.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
congratulations on transparency efforts; the Finance
Advisory Committee; acknowledgement for time spent on
redevelopment issues; the Long Range Asset Management Plan;
positive feedback from the public for the Business License
Department; and appreciation for the long range view of the
City’s finances. May 19, 2014
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT.
Councilmember Cooper received consensus to agendize a
discussion of other options for the fireworks show with the
Exchange Club.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
a potential admission charge and a request that a budget be
presented for the discussion.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:19 p.m., the City
Council, Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment
Agency Board, Housing Authority Board, and Parking Authority
Board adjourned their meeting to Tuesday, May 27, 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 and SECRETARY of THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD,
CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD
Culver City, California
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MEGHAN SAHLI-WELLS
MAYOR of Culver City, California and CHAIR of THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD,
CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD 1
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE May 27, 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 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'
Association, Culver City Police Management Group, Culver City
Firefighters' Association Local 1927, AFL-CIO, Culver City Fire
Management Group
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 11304 Segrell Way (Former Fire Station No. 3)
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager; Charles
Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Sol
Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, Todd Tipton,
Economic Development Manager, Keller-Williams Realty
Other Parties Negotiators: Thomas James Capital Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment or Both, including May 27, 2014
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use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary
related considerations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Sidrane, Susan v. City of Culver City
LASC Case No. SC 119111
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CS-4 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12803-23 Washington Blvd.
Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development
Director/Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Economic
Development Manager; Murray Kane, City/Successor Agency Special
Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Jim Suhr, Axis Mundi RE II, LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both, including
use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary
related considerations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-5 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
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Reconvene
Mayor Sahli-Wells reconvened the City Council meeting at
7:11 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 Booker Pearson.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Sahli-Wells indicated nothing to report out of closed
session. May 27, 2014
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Presentation
Item P-1
Presentation of a Commendation to Fire Chief Chris Sellers
on the Occasion of His Retirement from City Service
Dr. Janet Hoult read a poem expressing her thanks and
admiration for fire fighters.
Vice Mayor O’Leary presented the Commendation.
Fire Chief Chris Sellers thanked the City for the
Commendation and everyone for their support.
Mayor Sahli-Wells read a Recognition from Assemblymember
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas.
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Item P-2
Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of May
as Bike Month and Bike to School Month
Mayor Sahli-Wells presented the Proclamation to Jim Shanman,
Co-Founder of the Culver City Bicycle Coalition and current
Safe Routes to School Coordinator.
Jim Shanman thanked the City for the Proclamation noting
that he saw it as a commitment by the City Council to
promote active transportation.
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Item P-3
Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of May
as CalFresh Awareness Month
Councilmember Cooper presented the Proclamation designating
the Month of May as CalFresh Awareness Month.
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated
that staff would make the County aware that the Proclamation
had been presented.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Councilmember Clarke asked that the meeting be adjourned in
memory of those who served in the armed forces and gave
their lives; reported a Nixle announcement about a robbery
in Culver City; noted an increase in home invasions; and he
commended the Police Department for their quick response and
the neighbors for alerting the police.
Lieutenant Eccles reported that the perpetrators were caught
outside of the house; discussed similar burglaries in the area;
door knock burglaries; those in custody for that type of
burglary; surveillance units; crime suppression; community
outreach; the recent neighborhood watch meeting in Sunkist
Park; and the 25% reduction in burglaries.
Vice Mayor O’Leary discussed the reduction in crime; social
networking; and he gave kudos to the Police Department for
their work.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED,
THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN
THE ARMED FORCES.
{Note from the City Clerk: A letter, signed by the Mayor,
acknowledging the above Adjourn in Memory was sent to the
United States Veterans’ Artists Alliance on June 3, 2014.}
Vice Mayor O’Leary discussed a flier from the California
Department of Food and Agriculture requesting help from the
public in reporting sightings of the Asian Citrus Psyllid or
observation of discolored leaves, and he requested
clarification regarding which Councilmembers had agreed to the
Mayor’s request at the meeting of May 12 to remove the
invocation from the agenda.
Mayor Sahli-Wells clarified that she had asked to change the
term invocation to remove any religious connotation and had May 27, 2014
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received consensus to discuss that at the meeting of June 9,
2014.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
four Councilmembers had consented to a discussion of the term
“invocation;” he discussed notification procedures; and
previous City Council discussion of the item.
Mayor Sahli-Wells announced the Los Angeles County Pledge to
Prepare Interfaith Emergency Preparedness Event on June 1 at
the King Fahad Mosque, partnering with the Tellefson Park
Neighborhood Association; Taste of the Nation in Media Park on
June 1; and a meeting of the Sustainability Subcommittee on
June 2.
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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:
Matthew Hetz, Culver City Symphony Orchestra, announced an
upcoming concert on June 14 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre made
possible by a Culver City Performing Arts Grant and a grant
from Sony.
Jamie Wallace, Backpacks for Kids Program, asked that
everyone support Measure CC on the June 3 ballot and she
discussed property values in the City.
Booker Pearson, Upward Bound, discussed reprogramming money
allocated to the Rental Assistance Program; discussions
between the Homelessness Committee and Housing Division
staff; when former Culver City Redevelopment Agency money
runs out; housing subsidies; the County Commission on Public
Social Services; and Federal money spent.
Mayor Sahli-Wells asked that staff follow up on the item.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that correspondence for Item A-1 and a budget from the
Exchange Club for the Fourth of July event would become part
of the public record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, 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 CLARKE
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR MAY 3, 2013 – MAY 16, 2104.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-5, AND C-7
THROUGH C-9.
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Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported the
correction of misspelled names in the minutes.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF MAY 12, 2014 AS AMENDED.
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Item C-2 May 27, 2014
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Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer’s Report,
(2) Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Order the Levy of
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2014/2015, and (3) Setting
the Date, Time, and Place for a Public Hearing to be Monday,
June 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers
for the West Washington Boulevard Benefit Assessment District
No. 1
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, AND (3) SETTING THE TIME,
DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 23, 2014 AT 7:00 PM
IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Item C-3
Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer’s Report,
(2) Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Order the Levy of
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2014/2015, and (3) Setting
the Date, Time, and Place for the Public Hearing to be June 23,
2014 at 7:00 PM in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers for the
West Washington Boulevard Benefit Assessment District No. 2
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015,
AND (3) SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON JUNE 23, 2014 AT 7:00 PM IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS.
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Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual
Assessments, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the
Public Hearing to be Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the
City Council Chambers for the Albright Avenue Street Lighting
Assessment District
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE May 27, 2014
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ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREET
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015, AND (3)
SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE
23, 2014, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Item C-5
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments
therein, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the Public
Hearing to be Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the City
Council Chambers for the Higuera Street Landscaping
and Lighting Maintenance District
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated that
an updated engineer’s report had been provided to
Councilmembers.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE
UPDATED ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HIGUERA
STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - FISCAL
YEAR 2014/2015, AND (3) SETTING THE TIME, DATE, AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 23, 2014, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MIKE
BALKMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Item C-7
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with Zayo Group for Use of the Public Rights-of-Way on Bristol
Parkway and Green Valley Circle
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ZAYO GROUP FOR A PROPOSED FIBER OPTIC TELECOMMUNICATION CABLE
ALONG BRISTOL PARKWAY AND GREEN VALLEY CIRCLE; 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 C-8
Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for Truck
Scale System Replacement and Pit Signal Indicator System
Enhancement at Culver City Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer
Station Located at 9255 Jefferson Boulevard
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR TRUCK SCALE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND PIT SIGNAL
INDICATOR SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT AT THE CULVER CITY SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING TRANSFER STATION LOCATED AT 9255 JEFFERSON BOULEVARD.
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Item C-9
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with Time Warner Cable for Use of the Public Rights-of-Way on
Centinela Avenue and Arizona Avenue
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH
TIME WARNER CABLE FOR A PROPOSED FIBER OPTIC TELECOMMUNICATION
CABLE ALONG CENTINELA AVENUE AND ARIZONA AVENUE; 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-6
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual May 27, 2014
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Assessments therein, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for
the Public Hearing to be Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM in
the City Council Chambers for the Landscape Maintenance
District Number 1
Councilmember Cooper indicated the need to recuse himself from
the item and exited the dais.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING
THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 - FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015, AND (3)
SETTING THE TIME, DATE, AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE
23, 2014, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECUSED: COOPER
Councilmember Cooper returned to the dais.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
(1) Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing
Chapter 9.02 of Title 9 of the Culver City Municipal Code
and Adopting by Reference the 2013 California Fire Code with
Local Amendments; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Making
Express Findings for the Modification of the Fire Code Based
on Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions
Mike Bowden, Fire Marshal, provided a summary of the
material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING
OF NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
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Department approval; enforcement of the noise ordinance; the
permit process; liability requirements; flexibility and
consideration of increasing insurance amounts on a case by
case basis; annual inspections of facilities with hazardous
materials; state requirements; the ice rink experience;
transportation of hazardous materials through the City;
Highway Patrol; designated hazardous materials routes;
Department of Transportation requirements; placards on
trucks; advance notice of transport; fireworks displays in
the City; the process; standard industry practices;
agreement to add the transportation route to bullet point 4;
making changes to insurance amounts; and adding clarifying
language.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
No cards were received and no speakers came forward.
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
inclusion of the oil field as a hazardous condition; other
portions of the California Fire Code; the new oil drilling
ordinance; draft regulations; the Homecoming Fireworks
display; origination of language; the Centennial
Celebration; adding flexibility to allow more than two
fireworks displays per year; impacts to the neighborhood;
the need to bring the item back for additional
consideration; and the Knox Box.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER
9.02 OF TITLE 9 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WITH
LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AND CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; AND,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS FOR
MODIFICATION TO THE FIRE CODE BASED ON LOCAL CLIMATIC,
GEOLOGICAL, AND TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS. May 27, 2014
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Item PH-2
Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Culver City Zoning
Code Chapter 17.320 – Off-Street Parking and Loading -
Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-P2013170
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE 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.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
reductions in aisle widths.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson asserted that nothing in any of the zoning
codes precluded employees from parking in residential
neighborhoods; discussed EnjoEat on Van Buren; loading
zones; business hours; near miss accidents due to double
parked trucks on Irving; and he suggested tying yellow curb
loading zones to business hours.
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
regulating the hours that loading zones can operate; the
Zoning Ordinance; the Municipal Code; employee parking
requirements; enforcement; the Walker Parking Study;
additional discussion and notification of businesses.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA–
P2013170 AMENDING THE CULVER CITY ZONING CODE CHAPTER 17.320
– OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
The City Council also provided consensus to include a
discussion of loading zones when the Walker Parking Study is
presented to the City Council for further consideration.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Adoption of a Resolution (1) Establishing Specific Locations
for the Installation of Parking Meters Within the City’s
Parking Meter Zones (Including New Meters on Washington
Boulevard Between Elenda Street and Sepulveda Boulevard);
(2) Directing the Public Works Director/City Engineer to
Install Parking Meters in Such Locations, and (3) Rescinding
Resolution Number 2013-R062
Vice Mayor O’Leary indicated that his business had the
potential for having parking meters installed, and he stated
that he would recuse himself from consideration of the area
around his business.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the staff report; clarification that the prohibition of
interested parties is in sitting on the dais; influencing a
decision in which one has a financial interest; and the
ability to comment on the item as a member of the audience.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineering Manager, provided a summary
of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
street sweeping hours; drop-offs and pick-ups around La
Ballona Elementary School; the notification process;
handicapped placards; coordinating parking restrictions with
the Culver City Unified School District; coin operated
meters in the arts district; credit card accepting meters;
timing of meter replacement; and focus areas. May 27, 2014
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Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed the installation of meters and
impacts to parking; enforcement; the 18-month pilot program
for parking enforcement; technology recommendations; the
Parking Enforcement Expo.; and enforcement in parking
structures.
Andrea Schainen expressed opposition to the meter
resolution; discussed drop-off, volunteering, and morning
PTA meetings; current parking issues; she asked that the
meters be kept out of the area down to Tilden Park and
across the street; she discussed small businesses in the
area; the number of unmetered spots vs. the number of
students in the school; parking in the surrounding area;
off-street parking for nearby apartments; occupied
residential parking; the drop off zone; and parents that
want to walk their young children into school.
Robert Cox noted that 70% of La Ballona students qualified
for the free lunch program; he discussed the inability of
some people to pay for the meters and tickets; he suggested
an exemption sticker for parents; and discussed concern with
“nickel and diming” people.
Joy Kecken acknowledged commercial needs of businesses on
Washington Boulevard; suggested setting aside a few blocks
without meters for the mosque as well as the school; she
submitted petitions from La Ballona Elementary and from the
Mosque; discussed the mixed use nature of Washington
Boulevard; she requested recognition of the community in the
area; discussed fairness; economic hardship; and the current
struggle to park around La Ballona.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that Heather Moses had emailed the City Council and posted a
petition on change.org that reflected similar concerns
raised by the speakers.
Vice Mayor O’Leary expressed support for parking meters in
Zone 97, 122, 123 and 124 and the meters planned for the
area between Sepulveda and Harter Street, and asked that the
motion be bifurcated. May 27, 2014
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Vice Mayor O’Leary recused himself and exited the dais.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the policy for meters in commercial areas; turnover; the
parking deficit in commercial areas adjacent to residential
areas; the proposed meter locations; equitable distribution
of parking; La Ballona Elementary; clarification that none
of the other schools have meters in their vicinities;
crafting a sticker exemption; meter abatement during drop-
off and pick-up hours; parking availability at drop off
time; and current available parking.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION: 1)
ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC LOCATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
PARKING METERS WITHIN THE CITY’S PARKING METER ZONES
(INCLUDING NEW METERS IN ZONE 97, 122, 123 AND 124 AND THE
METERS PLANNED FOR THE AREA BETWEEN SEPULVEDA AND HARTER
STREET ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WASHINGTON), (2) DIRECTING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL PARKING
METERS IN SUCH LOCATIONS, AND (3) RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
2013-R062.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECUSED: O’LEARY
Vice Mayor O’Leary returned to the dais.
Additional discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers
and audience members regarding early morning drop-off;
parents who want to walk their children into school; parents
that volunteer; a request for an exemption during drop-off
and pick-up hours; current parking restrictions; NFL Network
employee parking in the area; a request for dialogue with
the NFL Network; inadequate parking; impacts to safety; the
responsibility of the school to implement a drop-off plan;
making changes to street sweeping hours; preparation of a
parking needs assessment for each school by the School
District; a proposal for parent parking immediately around
Linwood E. Howe; a suggestion to wait to make changes around
the school until a plan is in place for La Ballona School;
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interests; the grant submitted for Safe Routes to School;
intrusion parking from businesses; the boundaries; the
convalescent home in the area; benefits to the businesses
provided by metered parking; the lack of feedback from
businesses in the area; the intent of meters to turn-over
parking; the commercial zone; dedicating parking to the
school; white zones; working with the Culver City Unified
School District and the principal of La Ballona to create a
full program rather than a preservation of parking spaces;
concern that some businesses are blighted as a result of
inadequate parking; a suggestion to have meters beginning at
Huron and going west; a request that a plan is put in place
before the school year begins; a suggestion to reconfigure
the parking lot to create a natural drop-off on school
premises; whether the NFL building is adequately parked; and
increasing enforcement in the area.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineering Manager, received
clarification that the City Council agreed to the metering
of 97, 98, 120, 121, 122, 123, and 124 to cover Huron west
to Sepulveda Boulevard and 97 and 98 on the north side.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC LOCATIONS FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS WITHIN THE CITY’S PARKING
METER ZONES (INCLUDING NEW METERS ON WASHINGTON BOULEVARD,
BETWEEN ELENDA STREET AND SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND THE
METERING OF 97, 98, 120, 121, 122, 123, AND 124 TO COVER
HURON WEST TO SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND 97 AND 98 ON THE NORTH
SIDE), (2) DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
TO INSTALL PARKING METERS IN SUCH LOCATIONS, AND (3)
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2013-R062.
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Item A-2
FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT - (1) Approval of a
Professional Services Agreement with Integrated Media
Systems in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $40,000 for Phase I Work
to Upgrade and Renovate the Audio/Visual Equipment for the
Mike Balkman Council Chambers, and (2) Approval of a Budget
Amendment Related Thereto
Councilmember Clarke received clarification regarding the
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visual signals are functioning properly; evaluation of all
equipment; having an operator on site; checks and balances;
and adequate transmission of audio and video.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed institutional memory; the previous
proposal; the current proposal; eventual costs; Phase 1 and
Phase 2; replacement of aging equipment; updating hardware
and software; High Definition television; and a suggestion
to add a number at the bottom of the feed indicating who to
contact if there is a problem.
Dr. Jay Shery, Disability Advisory Committee, asked that a
hearing loop system be added as part of the Phase 2 upgrades
as well as a closed captioning system.
Responding to Mayor Sahli-Wells, Dr. Shery explained what a
hearing loop system is.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that Darren Uhl had transmitted the request for the two
features, and they would be evaluated.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
reported difficulty watching the web feed; bandwidth issues;
upgrading the website; sticker shock; salvage value;
donating the old equipment; soliciting an RFP after Phase 1;
monthly costs; maintenance; the voting system; the City of
Pasadena website; tagging within the video; lighting issues
within Council Chambers; and the design of the Chambers in
terms of acoustics as well as audio and visual.
Responding to inquiry, John Grubin, Integrated Media
Systems, discussed the overall shape and acoustics of the
room; indicated that current difficulties with the system
included antiquated and isolated, siloed technology that
doesn’t communicate with each other; he discussed disparate
systems; the holistic approach necessary for the design and
functionality of the system; he indicated that they would
assess the infrastructure; discussed the change from analog
to digital; the smaller infrastructure footprint for digital
vs. analog; and he noted that possible structural changes
were unlikely but would be identified during the process. May 27, 2014
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Discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers and Mr.
Grubin regarding planning for flexibility; efficiency;
longevity; providing for expansion; High Definition
capability; lighting; and installation and the meeting
schedule.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IMS FOR
PHASE I WORK IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $40,000; AND,
2. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE (REQUIRES A 4/5THS VOTE); AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, thanked
Assistant to the City Manager Shelly Wolfberg for her work
on the item.
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Item A-3
Consideration of a Request from the Exchange Club of Culver
City for Additional City Support of the 48th Annual 4th of
July Fireworks Show
Councilmember Cooper indicated the need to recuse himself
from the item and exited the dais.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson noted that the Exchange Club had received
$24,000 for the event in April; questioned why information
requested by Councilmember Weissman had not been included in
the staff report; he expressed concern that charging for
parking would result in parking intrusion in the surrounding May 27, 2014
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neighborhoods; he discussed past fireworks shows; questioned
how parking intrusion would be mitigated; discussed past Car
Shows; inadequate signage; Councilmembers Cooper’s presence
at an unpublished meeting of the Committee on Permits and
Licenses where approval of the Car Show permit was
considered; he questioned why Councilmember Cooper did not
recuse himself from Car Show items; and discussed the lack
of information regarding admission charges.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, discussed instances where a
conflict of interest arises; the appearance of bias; and she
clarified that it is up to the individual Councilmember to
make the decision.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that copies of the Exchange Club budget were available to
the public.
Discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers and Exchange
Club representatives John Cohn and Jay Shery regarding the
suggested donation; the consistent charge for parking; the
estimate from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department;
the request from the Exchange Club to Supervisor Mark
Ridley-Thomas to get involved; authorized money from the
Supervisor’s Office to defray costs; possible bill
reduction; using non-sworn personnel to offset costs; the
request from the Exchange Club to the City to consider an
offsetting amount of $10,000; additional costs associated
with law enforcement; requiring admission at the new
location; building a revenue source; monetizing the event;
substantial additional costs of putting on the event at the
new location; increasing the bonds between the City and the
College; food and beverage; the original involvement of the
City in the fireworks show; the original requirement by the
City that the event be public and open to anyone without
charge; a feeling that if admission requires anything other
than a donation, the City should consider whether it is an
appropriate City expenditure; disappointed people last year
because of the lack of an event; clarification regarding
charges by West LA College; holding the event on County
property; the reduced cost for Culver City Police and Fire
at West LA College; a suggestion to split the deficit with
the City up to a maximum of $10,000; best estimates by the
Exchange Club; new logistics with the new venue; a request
from the Exchange Club for a fixed amount of support; time
constraints; the projected loss; costs advanced out of
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funded event remains publicly accessible; costs associated
with the banners; using attendance at the high school to try
to determine potential attendance at West LA College; the
importance of the event to the community; City Council
support of the event; and concern that if the Exchange Club
does not need all of the money that the City might not be
able to get it back.
Councilmember Weissman proposed a motion that the City split
any net loss with The Exchange Club 50/50 up to a maximum of
$10,000 on the City’s part upon full accounting of income
and expenses.
Additional discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers
and Exchange Club representatives regarding a suggestion by
the Exchange Club to fix support from the City to the bill
submitted by the County Sheriff’s Department; the Fire
Protection expense from the County; the bottom line;
insurance and liability; actual expense numbers; above the
line costs fronted by The Exchange Club; commitment from the
City; protecting public money; and a suggestion to consider
a beer garden.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SPLIT ANY NET
LOSS WITH THE CULVER CITY EXCHANGE CLUB 50/50 UP TO A
MAXIMUM OF $10,000 ON THE CITY’S PART UPON FULL ACCOUNTING
OF INCOME AND EXPENSES. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECUSED: COOPER
Councilmember Cooper returned to the dais.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
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Cary Anderson discussed perspective; he indicated that he
was not trying to imply that anyone got special privileges
around Councilmember O’Leary’s bar; discussed the presence
of Councilmember Cooper at the Committee on Permits and
Licenses meeting; he noted that he had been documenting cars
that do not get tickets in the City; discussed the fact that
the NFL network charges their employees for parking;
enforcement; and he suggested that if the City wanted to
solve the problem, the employer should be held accountable
for their employees’ parking.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Mayor Sahli-Wells
? Asked about addressing a complaint regarding a sewer
smell along Jefferson by the Baldwin Hills Overlook
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
a major sewer outfall at that location; intermittent odors;
Los Angeles County; and staff agreement to investigate the
situation.
? Asked about expressing condolences to the victims of
Isla Vista
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
previous expressions of condolence to Sandy Hook victims and
others; agreement to draft a letter from the Mayor; and
clarification that letters are sent to the families of those
whom the meeting is adjourned in memory of.
{Note from the City Clerk: Letters expressing condolence,
signed by the Mayor, to both the Santa Barbara County Board
of Supervisors and the University of California at Santa
Barbara were prepared to be sent on June 5, 2014.}
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:09 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of those service May 27, 2014
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members who gave their lives in the service of their country,
to Monday, June 9, 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