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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE December 10, 2012
CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Weissman called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 6:30 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:15 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Weissman indicated there was nothing to report from
closed session.
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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 John Byers.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF MATTHEW
WINDBRANDT, BARBARA PERKINS, AND EVELYN ACKERMAN.
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Presentations
Item P-2
(Out of Sequence)
Presentation of a Commendation to the Culver City Sister
City Committee in Honor of its 50th Anniversary
Councilmember Sahli-Wells presented the commendation.
A representative of the Sister City Committee thanked the
City for the honor and announced the 50
th
anniversary
celebration on January 12, 2013.
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Item P-1
A Commendation to Mr. Ernst Mulder for his Dedicated
Service to the Transportation Department and City of Culver
City
Councilmember Clarke presented the commendation.
Ernie Mulder thanked the City for the honor.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items from Staff
Mayor Weissman announced a meeting on December 14 at the
Veterans Memorial Auditorium to allow the public to present
information regarding hydraulic fracturing in the oil well
drilling process.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reported attending the Tour de Taste
on December 2 and she displayed the award from the Los Angeles
Bicycle Coalition to thank Culver City for their support of the
event.
Councilmember O’Leary announced the 2013 Free Income Tax
Preparation and Family Services Initiative on Tuesday nights
from January 29 – April 9 at the Culver City district office of
the State Board of Equalization; he discussed the former
homeless shelter and asked that staff ensure that notices are
posted on the location of the old shelter to let people know
how to get to the nearest shelter; and he asked for volunteers
to help with the West Los Angeles South Bay Homeless Count on
January 30.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells announced that applications were
being accepted until January 17 to serve on the Finance
Advisory committee.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tim Bomba, Culver City 10K/5K Race, discussed previous
races held in the City; their involvement with the Culver
City Education Foundation and Train for Autism; benefits to
the City; the planned race on June 16, 2013; and he asked
that a discussion of fee waivers be agendized.
Mayor Weissman asked that Mr. Bomba provide his contact
information to staff for discussions with them.
Neil Rubenstein discussed a public hearing scheduled on
January 15, 2013 regarding consideration of the Clean December 10, 2012
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Water, Clean Beaches measure and he requested that the City
Council take a position on it after receiving input from
staff.
Rebecca Rona-Tuttle invited everyone to the Martin Luther
King celebration on January 19, 2013; she discussed the
importance of the civil rights movement and diversity; and
she summarized planned events for the day.
Bill Wynn invited everyone to the annual Culver City
Democratic Club party on December 12 at Veterans
Auditorium.
Cary Anderson discussed parking issues with the 4043 Irving
project; Condition 92; the location of construction worker
parking; trash; parking in residential neighborhoods;
enforcement; and communication with staff.
Christopher Patrick King, Culver City Committee on
Homelessness, encouraged people to volunteer for the
Homelessness Count on January 30, 2013, and he thanked
donors.
Deborah Wallace responded to Council inquiry noting that
volunteers for the Homelessness Count were required to be
18 years or older but those under 18 could volunteer in the
deployment center; she discussed community service credit;
and she noted that the event would be concluded by
midnight.
Tom Camarella expressed concern with rumors of a proposed
Walmart store in the City of Los Angeles near the border of
Culver City, and he suggested forming a group to explore
the ramifications of such a project and to work against it.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and the speaker
regarding status of the project.
Note: Later in this meeting, Mayor Weissman reported
information received from Los Angeles City Councilmember
Bill Rosendahl’s Office that the rumors of a proposed
Walmart near the Culver City/City of Los Angeles border
were false.
Michelle Weiner discussed the meeting on hydraulic fracking
scheduled for December 14 at Veterans Auditorium; expressed
concern with the availability of online information; and December 10, 2012
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she indicated that she preferred to see the meeting be an
exchange of information.
A discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding meeting format and available online information.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read comments submitted
by:
Judith Martin-Straw
Milt Torin
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding parkway
trees and clarification that parkway trees were the
responsibility of the City and residents should not remove
them.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
None.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM: Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2012 – NOVEMBER 30, 2012.
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Consent Calendar
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, requested
that corrections to the meeting minutes received from a
Councilmember be included with the motion for item C-1.
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MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-15.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES, AS AMENDED, FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2012, SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY
7, 2012, REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 14, 2012, SPECIAL MEETING
OF MAY 21, 2012, SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2012, REGULAR
MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2012, REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 9, 2012,
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2012, REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012, SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2012,
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 8, 2012, REGULAR MEETING OF
OCTOBER 22, 2012, AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 12, 2012.
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Item C-2
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the
Civil Service Rules Related to the Elimination of the Civil
Service Commission Post Office Box as Recommended by the
Civil Service Commission
Councilmember Sahli-Wells received clarification that the
Culver City Public Employees Association had been notified
regarding the item.
Discussion ensued regarding providing means for employees
to anonymously contact Civil Service Commissioners;
procedures for contact; and the amount of correspondence
received at the post office box.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
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Item C-3
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Adoption of a Youth Employment Plan Pursuant to Los Angeles
County Proposition A Grant Requirements for Bill Botts
Field Improvements (PZ-639), a Completed Project
Councilmember O’Leary asked about employment and training
opportunities for at-risk youth.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding recruitment procedures; the youth mentoring
program; the Teen Center; Proposition A; and making
information available on the City website.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN
PURSUANT TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A GRANT
REQUIREMENTS FOR BILL BOTTS FIELD IMPROVEMENTS (PZ-639), A
COMPLETED PROJECT.
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Item C-4
Allocation of Funds for the 2013 Performing Arts Grant
Program as Recommended by the Cultural Affairs Commission
Councilmember Clarke received clarification regarding
methods of publicizing grantee events.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the
number of performing arts organizations in the City;
appreciation to the Commission for their work and to the
organizations; projects that did not get funding; and
procedures for application and denials.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE 2013
PERFORMING ARTS GRANT PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION AND AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF
REPORT.
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Item C-5
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to
Submit an Application for Competitive Tree Planting Grant
Funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open
Space District
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMPETITIVE
TREE PLANTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT.
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Item C-6
(1) Acceptance of Certain Real Estate Transfers and (2)
Authorization of the City Manager to Execute Certain Real
Estate Transfers, Easements, and License Agreements related
to the Construction and Operation of the Exposition Light
Rail Transit Project
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF, AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS; AND,
2. APPROVE A BIKEWAY LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-7
Award of a Contract to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc.
as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder for the
Construction of Kerr Way Sewer Project, P-230
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO WILLIAMS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, INC.,
AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE
KERR WAY SEWER PROJECT, P-230, IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,900,
BASED ON ITS BASE BID; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,890,
IF NECESSARY; AND,
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3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-8
Approval of a Purchase Order with Landscape Forms Inc. for
the Purchase of 77 Trash/Recycling Litter Receptacles (P-
497)
Vice Mayor Cooper expressed appreciation to the Public
Works Department for their work on the project.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
LANDSCAPE FORMS INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF 77 TRASH/RECYCLING
LITTER RECEPTACLES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $126,933.
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Item C-9
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional
Services Agreement with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. to
Continue Providing Root-Control Services on City-owned
Sewer Main Lines (P-230)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL, INC. TO
CONTINUE PROVIDING ROOT CONTROL SERVICES ON CITY-OWNED
SEWER MAINS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $100,000 PER YEAR
FOR THE INITIAL THREE YEARS OF THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO BE
DETERMINED TO CONTINUE PROVIDING TREATMENT TO 8 MILES OF
SEWER MAINS ANNUALLY DURING THE TWO-YEAR OPTION; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
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4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-10
(1) Acceptance of the 2009 Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Metro) Call for Projects Grant
Funding for Bus Signal Priority and Real-Time Bus Arrival
Information System Projects; (2) Approve the Funding
Agreements Related to the Grant Funding; and (3) Authorize the
Release of the Requests for Proposals for the Grant Funded
Projects
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE 2009 CALL GRANTS; AND,
2) APPROVE THE FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH METRO ON THE 2009
CALL GRANTS FOR THE BUS SIGNAL PRIORITY AND REAL-TIME BUS
ARRIVAL INFORMATION SYSTEM PROJECTS; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND,
5) AUTHORIZE THE TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR TO RELEASE THE
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE BUS SIGNAL PRIORITY AND
REAL-TIME BUS ARRIVAL INFORMATION SYSTEM PROJECTS.
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Item C-11
Adoption of a Resolution Transferring to the City of Culver
City all Land Use Related Plans and Functions of the Former
Culver City Redevelopment Agency with Certain Exceptions
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING TO
THE CITY OF CULVER CITY ALL LAND USE RELATED PLANS AND
FUNCTIONS WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.
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Item C-12
Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Culver City Zoning
Map, as Referenced in Title 17, Zoning, of the Culver City
Municipal Code, Section 17.200.015, Establishing the
Washington National Transit Oriented Development Planned
Development (PD) Zone - No. 11
Councilmember Sahli-Wells suggested providing passes for
residents.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the
action before the City Council; the approval of the zoning
for Washington National; the comprehensive plan; and adding
conditions of approval.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CULVER CITY ZONING MAP, AS REFERENCED IN TITLE 17,
ZONING, OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION
17.200.015, ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE FOR THE
WASHINGTON NATIONAL TOD.
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Item C-13
(1) Adoption of Resolutions (a) Authorizing Execution of
Agreements with the State Board of Equalization to
Administer and Collect the Local Transactions and Use Tax;
(b) Authorizing Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records;
(c) Authorizing Examination of Transactions and Use Tax
Records; and (2) Approval of a Professional Services
Agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
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AGREEMENT” WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO
ADMINISTER AND COLLECT THE TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX FOR THE
CITY; AND
2. ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF
SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS; AND,
3. ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS; AND,
4. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES FOR TRANSACTIONS TAX
AUDIT AND INFORMATION SERVICES; AND
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-14
Authorization to Submit a Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority 2013 Call for Projects Grant
Application for the Compressed Natural Gas Bus Replacement
Project
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Stephen Murray discussed natural gas buses vs. diesel
buses; electric hybrid buses; hybrid hydrogen buses; and he
suggested that the Transportation Division and
Sustainability Committee members look toward the future and
pursue sustainable transportation choices.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding the availability of bike path funding; additional
information to be provided to Councilmembers; and the
deadline.
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION REQUIRED BY THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 2013 CALL FOR
PROJECTS FOR THE CNG BUS REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
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Item C-15
Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Culver City Zoning
Map, as Referenced in Title 17, Zoning, of the Culver City
Municipal Code, Section 17.200.015, Establishing Planned
Development Zone No. 10 Zoning Code Map Amendment (ZCMA P-
2012020) and Approving a Comprehensive Plan (CP P-2012018)
to Allow a Commercial Development Consisting of
Approximately 41,735 Square Feet of Retail and Restaurant
Uses and 38,732 Square Feet of Office Uses Located at 8810-
8850 Washington Boulevard and 3920 Landmark Street
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE,
AMENDING THE CULVER CITY ZONING MAP, AS REFERENCED IN TITLE
17, ZONING, OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION
17.200.015, ESTABLISHING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 10
(ZONING CODE MAP AMENDMENT, ZCMA-P2012020) AND APPROVING A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (CP P- 2012018).
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
(1) Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Business
Improvement District Advisory Board’s Annual Report
and the Levy of the Downtown Culver City Business Improvement
District Assessment for 2013; (2) Appointment of Members to
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Year 2013; and (3) Approval of the Management Agreement
between the City and the Downtown Business Association
for Calendar Years 2013 and 2014
Mayor Weissman recused himself and exited the dais.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE
THE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS
NOES: NONE
RECUSED: WEISSMAN
Glenn Heald, Management Analyst, provided a summary of the
material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS
NOES: NONE
RECUSED: WEISSMAN
Vice Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed parking in Pasadena.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the feasibility of adopting a similar system in
Culver City; using parking revenue to fund the downtown
business association; the Walker parking study; and
additional discussion on the item in the future.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS
NOES: NONE
RECUSED: WEISSMAN
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that a majority protest did not exist.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the enforcement rate; future discussion of the
Walker parking study; issues with readability of a portion
of the staff report; and congratulations to the Downtown
Business Association on the tree lighting ceremony.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD’S ANNUAL REPORT AND THE LEVY OF THE
DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT FOR 2013; AND,
2. APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ADVISORY BOARD; AND,
3. APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2013
AND 2014; 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.
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS
NOES: NONE
RECUSED: WEISSMAN
Mayor Weissman returned to the dais.
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Item PH-2
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Tax Exempt
Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for Park
Century School to Finance and Refinance Educational Facilities
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE December 10, 2012
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AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF PUBLIC
NOTICE.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
There was no response.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding issuance fees, procedures, and policies of the
California Municipal Finance Authority.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND
REFINANCING FACILITIES FOR PARK CENTURY SCHOOL; 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 PH-3
(1) Adoption of a Resolution Approving a General Plan Text and
General Plan Map Amendment (General Plan Text Amendment GPTA-
P2012100 and General Plan Map Amendment GPMA- P2012099)
Amending the Land Use Element Regarding Public Parking
Facilities; and (2) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending
Title 17, Zoning, of the Culver City Municipal Code and the
Culver City Zoning Map Regarding Alternative Parking
Provisions and Establishing a Public Parking Facilities (PPF)
Zone (Zoning Code Text Amendment ZCA-P2012101; and Zoning Code
Map Amendment ZCMA- P2012102)
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING AND POSTING OF PUBLIC
NOTICE.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Diane Black expressed concern with noticing and the nature
of the discussion for the item, and she discussed the
Culver West community.
Jean Ballantine acknowledged reasons for the rezoning;
expressed concern with possible unintended consequences;
discussed previous plans for the area; concern with
traffic; and she requested reassurance that Colonial Avenue
would be protected.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the strategic reason for the rezoning; the
decision regarding the project that would end up at the
site; the normal public hearing process; preserving the
property for its intended use; access to Colonial Avenue;
and changes to project design.
Andrew Donnelly discussed access; making Colonial Avenue a
dead-end street; the proposed Trader Joe’s; and he
requested that the residents be protected.
Mayor Weissman referenced earlier remarks by Tom Camarella
noting that information received from City of Los Angeles
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl’s Office indicated that
Walmart was not interested in that site.
Stacey Peyer expressed support for the previously proposed
market hall concept; discussed the proposed change of
zoning; un-kept promises; and the Corner Door.
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Tom Camarella requested more research into the Walmart
project; he discussed updating the General Plan; and he
suggested that residents could help with the process.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the time frame for the item; considering Colonial
Avenue separately; the process; property zoning; the public
parking facilities designation; protecting the land;
egress; north and southbound circulation; the traffic
study; mitigating traffic impacts; satisfying resident
concerns; the original concept for the site; and protecting
residents.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DETERMINE THAT NO ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
IS NEEDED BASED ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S ADOPTION OF
THE FINDING NO NEW ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS IS REQUIRED FOR
THE SUBJECT AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15162 AND 15168
OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND,
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.______ APPROVING GENERAL PLAN TEXT
AMENDMENT (GPTA-P2012100) AND GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT
(GPMA-P2012099) AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT REGARDING
PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES; AND,
3. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. ______ AMENDING TITLE 17,
ZONING, OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE CULVER
CITY ZONING MAP REGARDING ALTERNATIVE PARKING PROVISIONS
AND ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES (PPF) ZONE
(ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ZCA-P2012101; AND ZONING CODE
MAP AMENDMENT ZCMA-P2012102).
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Action Items
Item A-1
Consideration of the Subject of Regulation of Single-Use
Carryout Bags
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Helen Kerstein, Management Analyst, provided a summary of
the material of record.
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Katherine Benz, Heal the Bay, described issues with single-
use plastic bags; expressed support for a ban on plastic
bags; discussed the Los Angeles County ordinance, EIR and
outreach efforts; and she encouraged development of a
comprehensive single-use bag ordinance.
Nathaniel Weaver, Environment California, discussed plastic
pollution and its effects on animals and the environment;
he discussed alternatives; the form of the ordinance; and
he suggested caution when considering fees.
Carolyn Anderson, Transition Culver City, discussed
conveniences; a changing approach; and she presented
multiple alternatives to plastic bag use.
Ed Tarvyd, Santa Monica College, provided background on
himself; discussed the source of plastic bags; storm
drains; other sources of plastic pollution; and the absence
of environmental impact study reports.
Dino Parks, Culver City Bicycle Coalition, echoed previous
comments and expressed support for a ban on single-use
plastic bags rather than a fee for use.
Gary Robinson discussed issues with the use of cloth bags
and noted the prevalent use of other types of plastic.
Margaret Lindgren expressed support for a ban on single-use
plastic bags and encouraged everyone to carry cloth bags
instead.
Disa Lindgren expressed gratitude for the support of
Councilmembers on the issue and support for a ban on
single-use plastic bags.
Khin Khin Gyi expressed support for comments made by Heal
the Bay and Transition California; she discussed liability
issues; plastic industry groups; and the experience of San
Francisco and neighboring cities. December 10, 2012
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Jim Cragg, Green Vets LA, provided background on himself;
asserted that a ban on plastic bags created jobs; he
discussed cleanliness of cloth shopping bags; and he
expressed support for a ban on single-use plastic bags.
Rebecca Rona-Tuttle asked the City Council to find a way to
make a ban on single-use plastic bags work.
Sarah Sheehy, California Grocers Association, discussed
their work to protect their industry and their customers;
expressed support for a mandated charge on paper bags;
noted the difficulty of patchwork policies among cities;
discussed the California Environmental Quality Act
analysis; and she expressed support for staying in sync
with neighboring jurisdictions.
Graham Hamilton, Surfrider Foundation, discussed impacts
and consequences of a single-use throwaway society and he
expressed support for an outright ban on single-use plastic
bags.
Craig Cadwallader, Surfrider Foundation, expressed support
for a ban on single-use plastic bags and concern with
impacts to businesses and patchwork policies.
Ginny Blades, Transition Culver City, discussed the
importance of breaking harmful habits and announced sewing
events to show people how to make their own bags.
Karen Kurokawa suggested finding a group to create bags to
promote Culver City and to make the transition easier for
everyone.
Anna Cummins, 5 Gyres, discussed the ocean science behind
the issue; threats to human health; and contamination of
the food chain.
David Haake, Sierra Club, reported forwarding a statement
from the Executive Committee to Councilmembers expressing
support for a ban; and he reported on actions of other
cities.
Stephen Murray expressed support for a ban on single-use
plastic bags.
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Andy Shrader, Clean Seas Coalition, provided statistics on
plastic bag use and their effect on the environment; he
discussed marine debris; and he expressed support for a
single-use plastic bag ban in the City.
Rick Tuttle expressed support for a single-use plastic bag
ban and discussed costs saved over time.
Brian Treanor expressed support for a ban on single-use
plastic bags and pointed out the many plastic bags
littering local parks.
Tom Camarella, Culver City Democratic Club, expressed
support for a ban on single-use plastic bags.
Michelle Weiner, Transition Culver City, provided history
on the item; reminded everyone about the 10-10-10 Plastic
Think Tank which produced a comprehensive report; she
asserted that government needed to support and facilitate
change; and she offered to help.
Marina Debris presented an example of trash gathered at
Ballona Creek; she noted that plastic is made with
petroleum and banning the bags would reduce the carbon
footprint; she stated that convenience was not enough of a
reason to continue to use plastic bags; and she expressed
support for a ban on single-use plastic bags.
Sandrine Cassidy Schmitt, Ballona Creek Renaissance,
provided background on herself; discussed actions of
surrounding cities; the many costs of using single-use
plastic bags; and she expressed support for a ban.
Steven Rose, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, asserted that
Walmart was not coming to the area; he expressed opposition
to a ban on single-use plastic bags; and he proposed a
comprehensive plastic recycling program.
Shea Cunningham, Environmental Sustainability Committee,
urged the City Council to move forward with regulation of
single-use plastic bags; expressed support for a charge for
paper bags and a ban on single-use bags; and she discussed
sustainability and setting a good example for children.
Benjamin Kay, Team Marine, reported on research done by his
students illustrating the effectiveness of a ban on single-
use plastic bags. December 10, 2012
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Jim Lamm, Ballona Creek Renaissance, discussed plastic
pollution; the trash net; and he expressed support for a
ban on single-use plastic bags.
Amelia Hammond expressed support for a ban on single-use
plastic bags.
Bill Hickman, Surfrider Foundation, expressed support for a
ban on single-use plastic bags; he asserted that voluntary
reduction and recycling did not work and that an EIR had
been done on plastic bags; he discussed plastic pollution;
and he indicated that the issue was global.
James Alamillo asked the City Council to enact the ban;
discussed costs to use singe-use plastic bags; and he
asserted that people did not recycle plastic bags.
Bill Rawuka commented that it seemed like a moral issue; he
did not want to be charged for a paper bag at the market;
he stated that he did recycle his bags; he expressed
concern that residents were not aware of the item; and he
suggested that the item be placed on an election ballot for
voters to decide.
Karim Sahli expressed support for a ban on single-use
plastic bags and discussed the youth forum on plastic bags
at the Actors Gang.
Ken Browning provided background on himself; discussed
marine species; and expressed support for a ban on single-
use plastic bags and a charge for paper bags.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Anne Deva Powell
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding previous
consideration of the issue; the regional nature of the
issue; the staff report; Chamber of Commerce talking
points; the double charge model; consistency with
neighboring communities; and compliance.
Councilmember O’Leary discussed the previous election and
candidate forum; Culver City News; lack of communication;
the California Restaurant Association; use of paper bags at December 10, 2012
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his business; acknowledgement that this is a man-made
issue; business vs. the environment; leadership at the
state level; he expressed support for the ban; and he
requested the opportunity to express his opinions on
certain parts of the discussion as a business owner rather
than a Councilmember when the item returns for additional
consideration.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding the Ballona Creek Cleanup; the Tour de Taste;
work with neighboring jurisdictions; the county model;
recycling the recyclable bags; environmental
responsibility; the environmental review; community
outreach; quarterly reporting by stores; hardship
provisions; the timetable; returning to the City Council
with additional information regarding small changes made
and public outreach; partnering with local organizations;
the Sustainability Subcommittee; responsibilities of
businesses; and next steps in the process.
The City Council expressed its support for the enactment of
a ban on single-use plastic bags and directed the City
Manager and the City Attorney to return to the City Council
with the appropriate documents at some time in the future
after public input and the environmental process can be
appropriately addressed.
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Item A-2
Consideration of Providing Financial Assistance Related to
Parking for Taste of the Nation 2013
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: DETERMINE THE
AMOUNT OF IN-KIND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PARKING ASSISTANCE
FOR THE EVENT TO BE $2,500.
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Item A-3
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Consideration of the Installation of Shared Lane Markings
(“Sharrows”) in the Sepulveda AIP Along Sepulveda Boulevard
from Culver Boulevard to the City-limit Line South of
Franklin Avenue
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Dino Parks, Culver City Bicycle Coalition, expressed
support for the item; reported business support for the
item; discussed recent improvements in the area; the
streetscape; and the bicycle friendliness of the City.
Steve Herbert, Culver City Bicycle Coalition, expressed
support for the item and reported positive feedback from
businesses on sharrows.
Eric Bruins, Los Angeles County and Culver City Bicycle
Coalitions, expressed support for the item.
Brian Treanor expressed support for the item.
Michelle Weiner reported positive feedback on sharrows from
area businesses and expressed support for the item.
Cary Anderson asserted that sharrows were a reminder that
bicycles should use the road and travel the same direction
as traffic; discussed motorcycles and bicycle parking; and
he expressed support for sharrows.
Jim Lamm, Ballona Creek Renaissance, indicated support for
the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, access to Ballona
Creek, and for the sharrows noting that they are business
friendly.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding working with the Los Angeles Department of
Transportation to continue the sharrows down Sepulveda to
the Ballona Creek bike path; costs to extend the path;
painting vs. thermoplastic; maintenance; and a request was
made for information on which businesses are interested in
having bike racks.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE December 10, 2012
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INSTALLATION OF SHARED LANE MARKINGS (“SHARROWS”) IN THE
SEPULVEDA AIP ALONG SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD FROM CULVER
BOULEVARD TO THE CITY-LIMIT LINE SOUTH OF FRANKLIN AVENUE.
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Item A-4
(1) Approval of Pilot Circulator Service Serving the
Culver City Exposition Light Rail Station, the Hayden
Tract, and Downtown Culver City; and (2) Approval of a
Request for Proposals Related to Such Service
Art Ida, Transportation Director, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding clarification that no charge was proposed;
sharing costs with the business community; a pilot program
to establish the value of the program and encourage
participation by property and business owners; the need for
property owners to participate in the long-term; benefits
of the service; charging a nominal fee; maximizing use of
the service; the experience of Long Beach Transit; City
Council review after a certain period of time; establishing
a community facilities district; costs to add stops; use of
existing stops; sidewalk improvements; types of buses used;
and compliance with ADA requirements.
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Eric Bruins discussed markets served; hours of service;
frequency of service; spontaneous trips; advertising;
capital costs; bike share; and alternative ways to provide
better service.
Seth Horowitz, The Culver Hotel, discussed the future of
downtown Culver City; the importance of providing easy
access to the Hayden Tract from the Expo station; working
with a good bicycle plan; businesses migrating away from
other cities due to congestion; and he expressed support
for the plan and for expansion in the future.
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Cary Anderson read from the financial analysis; discussed
funding for the project; revenue and meter enforcement; the
tradeoff of extended meters and turnover vs. the shuttle;
making the project sustainable; the previous shuttle; and
he expressed support for the project.
Tom Camarella questioned why the Hayden Tract was the focus
when other areas such as Jefferson were not being
considered.
Mayor Weissman clarified that the Jefferson Corridor was
part of the long-term plan.
Patricia Levinson reported on recent visits to other cities
that utilize pedicabs.
Mayor Weissman noted that staff had looked into pedicabs
but liability was an issue.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding location of the employee population in the Hayden
tract; the proposed route; ADA requirements; concern with
creating a self-defeating program; the time period for
review; business subsidy of the program; implications for
mass transit; maintenance savings; future funding; property
assessments; the fare box ratio; annual costs to run the
program; Expo bus benches; experiences of surrounding
cities; emissions from the vehicles used; capturing Sony
employees; the buy-in of district property owners; and
using social media to promote the program.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF THE PROPOSED EXPO PILOT
CIRCULATOR SERVICE;
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE AN RFP IN THE
FIRST QUARTER OF 2013 FOR THE EXPO PILOT CIRCULATOR
SERVICE; AND,
3. DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO RETURN WITH THE RESULTS OF
THE RFP AT A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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Item A-5 December 10, 2012
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Consideration of Adoption of a City Council Policy
Regarding Providing Fee Reductions/Subsidies to Long-Term
Regular Veterans’ Memorial Complex Users
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services, provided a summary of the material of
record.
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Matthew Hetz, Culver City Symphony Orchestra, provided
background on the organization; discussed form 990; the
residential vs. non-residential designation; the number of
performances each year; the number of rentals; membership;
the Orchestra as ambassadors for the community; various
events the Orchestra performs at throughout the City; and
he asked that the City keep fees low to keep performing
arts alive in Culver City.
Mayor Weissman received clarification regarding the nature
and location of the organization.
Dan Misumi, La Ballona Valley Bromeliad Society, indicated
that they were a 501c3 located in Culver City for 57 years;
he noted that their annual show is the only fundraiser that
they have; he indicated that if rental rates go up beyond
10% they would have to find another venue; and he requested
consideration so that they could continue to be a Culver
City based organization.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and the speaker
regarding money made by the Society and location of the
organization.
Tom Camarella, Culver City Democratic Club, commended the
City Council for setting policy on the matter and he
expressed support for Option 1.
Discussion between staff and Councilmembers ensued
regarding criteria; meeting a certain number of conditions
to be considered for a waiver; annual revenue;
clarification regarding the Los Angeles School of
Gymnastics; fairness; consistency; tradition; service to December 10, 2012
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the community; need; long-term groups in the City; Culver
City Symphony Orchestra membership; concern that if the
groups are not grandfathered in that they will have to
fundamentally change; concern with groups retroactively
going after discounts; clarification that the policy would
only apply to the four groups listed in the report;
choosing a less bureaucratic approach; concern with
attendance of Symphony concerts; marketing; grants received
by the Symphony; annual revenue; whether the subsidy will
eventually end; criteria for determining the amount of the
subsidy; concern with setting a precedent for future groups
to request subsidies; resident non-profits vs. 501c3 non-
profits; those groups whose function is not to make money;
community benefit; concern with requiring these groups to
pay the full rate in five years; creating a plan to open up
to the community; providing a template for consideration of
future groups approaching the City for discounts; other
groups that might qualify; keeping the waivers specific to
the Veterans Memorial building rather than the complex; and
admission charges.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT OPTION 1 WITH CRITERIA 1 AND 3 NEEDING TO BE MET IN
ORDER FOR ANY DISCOUNTED RATES TO APPLY TO LONG-TERM
REGULAR VETERANS’ MEMORIAL BUILDING USERS LA BALLONA VALLEY
BROMELIAD SOCIETY, CULVER CITY ROCK AND MINERAL CLUB, LOS
ANGELES SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS AND THE CULVER CITY SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA.
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Item A-6
(1) Discussion of the Current Structure of the Fiesta La
Ballona Committee; (2) Consideration of Creating a City
Council Appointed Fiesta La Ballona Committee; and (3)
Adoption of a Resolution Creating the Committee and
Approving Bylaws for Such Committee (if Desired)
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tom Camarella discussed previous issues with a
Commissioner, he wanted to see a condition in the bylaws to December 10, 2012
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prevent such individuals from continuing the serve, and he
discussed insurance coverage and liability.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding selection of the Chair and Vice Chair; the Mayor
rotational policy; the timeframe for choosing new members;
logistics; changing the word ‘research’ to
‘information’ on the last page under IV, B; adding
clarification regarding those who may want to serve again
after serving their full term; language regarding
subcommittees; insurance; the use of volunteers;
alternatives if there are not enough applicants; the number
of members on the committee; qualifications for members;
certain criteria applied to the application process;
guidance for new members; if bylaws reduce the number of
members; a future discussion of the policy that individuals
may only serve on one group at a time; and staff was
directed to advertise for the positions.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION CREATING A CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED FIESTA
LA BALLONA COMMITTEE AND APPROVING ITS BYLAWS AS AMENDED.
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Item A-7
(1) Consideration of Recommendations from the Ad-Hoc
Legislation and Grants Subcommittee; (2) Adoption of a
Resolution Approving the Implementation of the Legislative
Advocacy Program Effective 2012 and Rescinding Resolution
No. 2008-R018; and (3) Potential Dissolution of the Ad-Hoc
Legislation and Grants Subcommittee
Councilmember Clarke discussed subcommittee consideration;
updating priorities of legislative policy from 2008;
establishing parameters for prioritizing legislation;
written communications and meeting with elected officials;
and he read language for an amendment submitted to staff on
page 706 under the three priorities of how to consider
legislation.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding page
708, Number 1; Council support for legislation of
polystyrene containers; a request to delete the word
‘maximum’ on page 709, Number 2; and dissolving the December 10, 2012
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subcommittee after the final meeting on grants.
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE AD-HOC
LEGISLATION AND GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
TO THE CITY MANAGER ON:
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS WITH
LEGISLATORS;
B. PREPARATION OF AN ANNUAL OVERVIEW OF NEW LEGISLATION FOR
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL IN MARCH OF EACH ODD
NUMBERED YEAR;
C. IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO VARIOUS
NON-PROFIT, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AND
2. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS THE REVISED LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
PROGRAM; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY PROGRAM
EFFECTIVE 2012 WITH THE AMENDMENT TO TO DELETE THE WORD
‘MAXIMUM’ ON PAGE 709, NUMBER 2 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2008-R018; AND
3. DISSOLVE THE AD-HOC LEGISLATION AND GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE
AFTER A MEETING FOR A FINAL DISCUSSION ON GRANTS.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tom Camarella suggested that any person who accepts a City
Commission agree to be investigated if there is a question of
criminality or moral turpitude, and if they refuse they should
be de-Commissioned and banned from being on any future City
Commissions or committees
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Discussion between staff and Councilmembers ensued regarding
the Code of Conduct for Commissioners.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
? Wished everyone Happy Holidays
Items from Mayor Weissman
? Announced a free Holiday Gymnastics Spectacular by the
Los Angeles School of Gymnastics on December 16 at
Veterans Auditorium, and Made in Culver City on
December 29 at Veterans Auditorium
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 1:36 a.m. on December 11,
2012, the City Council adjourned its meeting in memory of
Matthew Windbrandt, Barbara Perkins, and Evelyn Ackerman to a
meeting on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California