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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE January 28, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Weissman called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 5:00 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 5:00 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: Various Underground Pipelines Throughout the City
City Negotiators: City Manager John Nachbar; Assistant City
Manager Martin R. Cole
Other Parties Negotiators: Chevron, Conoco-Phillips,
Exxon/Mobil, Plains Exploration and Production Company, Shell
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 January 28, 2013
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CS-3 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 7:08 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 Judy Scott.
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Presentations
Item P-1
A Presentation to the City Council by Jersey Mike's Subs
for the Culver City Teen Center Fund Raising Event
Councilmember O’Leary thanked Alvaro Garcia and Joseph Lin
for their donation to the Culver City Teen Center as part
of the opening of their new location and presented them
with a certificate.
Alvaro Garcia thanked the City for the honor and presented
the City with a check for the money raised.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Vice Mayor Cooper invited everyone to visit the Culver City Dog
Park until 10 p.m. every evening as the lights are now on and
he expressed appreciation to the Friends of the Culver City Dog
Park for their Thank You Brunch to honor all those who had
worked for the past 11 years to bring the Dog Park to fruition.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells announced a Roundtable Discussion on
Affordable Housing in Culver City with Assemblymember Holly
Mitchell on February 8 in Council Chambers.
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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:
Kay Heineman, Culver City Senior Citizens Association,
thanked the Culver City Lions Club for feeding 250 seniors
Thanksgiving Lunch; Councilmember O’Leary, the Doubletree
Hotel, Rush Street, The Culver Hotel, Sorrento’s Market,
and Santa Maria Barbeque for serving a Christmas Day Lunch
to over 300 seniors; and Temple Akiba and Ronnie Jayne for
the holiday certificate program.
Barbara Silverstein spoke in appreciation of the Senior
Center volunteers; she announced the tenth anniversary of
the Senior Center on March 20; and she discussed the growth
of the Senior Center and services offered.
Debbie Wallace, Culver City Homelessness Committee,
encouraged everyone to volunteer for the Homelessness Count
on January 30
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, and she thanked the event sponsors.
Tom Camarella discussed overhead flights; his attempts to
reach the Los Angeles World Airport Board staff person; he
requested contact information for City’s LAX Advisory
Committee members; and he discussed flight paths.
Gary Silbiger discussed an article in the Los Angeles Times
regarding plans for an interpretive center in the Ballona
Wetlands; concern that a portion of the wetlands could be January 28, 2013
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destroyed; and he requested that staff or the City Council
look into the issue.
Mayor Weissman suggested that the Sustainability Committee
look into the issue.
Councilmember O’Leary indicated that he was Chair and a
voting member of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration
Commission and that there would be opportunity for public
comment.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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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 CLARKE
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR JANUARY 5, 2013 – JANUARY 18, 2013.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-3, AND C-4.
Item C-1
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by KASA Construction (2)
Authorization to File the Notice of Completion; and (3)
Authorization to Release the Retention Payment for the West
Washington Phase III Streetscape Median Project Upon
Expiration of the 35-Day Lien Period January 28, 2013
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY KASA CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
WEST WASHINGTON PHASE III STREETSCAPE MEDIAN PROJECT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO
EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR/RECORDER – COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
FOR RECORDATION; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF $18,669.55 IN RETENTION FUNDS
TO KASA CONSTRUCTION AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY
LIEN PERIOD.
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Item C-3
(Out of Sequence)
Award of a Contract to Malibu Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc.,
as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, for the
Construction of the Fox Hills Park Playground Project, PZ-
958
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
1. AWARD A CONTRACT TO MALIBU PACIFIC TENNIS COURTS, INC.,
AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE
FOX HILLS PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT, PZ-958, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$93,999 BASED ON ITS BASE BID; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PARKS DIVISION MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE
ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $20,000 IF NECESSARY;
AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
Approval of Amendments to Existing Personal Services
Agreements with Ayala Engineering, Amireh Sewer Contractor,
and Escobar Contracting, Inc.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING PERSONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH AYALA ENGINEERING, AMIREH SEWER CONTRACTOR
AND ESCOBAR CONTRACTING INC. FOR ON-CALL SEWER REPAIRS IN
AN AGGREGATE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000, AND EXPIRING
ON JUNE 30, 2013.
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-2
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Purchase Order with Mity-Lite, Inc. for the
Purchase of Replacement Equipment and Furniture for the
Veterans’ Memorial Complex
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Rich Waters reported that the deterioration of the tables
was due to past abuses; he requested supervision to ensure
that the items do not have to be replaced in the future;
and he requested the purchase of a movers tray to help the
tables be moved safely.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MITY-LITE, INC. IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $76,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FOR THE VETERANS’
MEMORIAL COMPLEX; AND, January 28, 2013
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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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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Introduction 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. 12 Zoning Code Map Amendment (ZCMA P-
2012118) and Approving a Comprehensive Plan (CP P-2012116) to
Allow a Mixed Used Development Consisting of Approximately
31,240 Square Feet of Commercial Uses and 115 Residential
Units Located at 8770 Washington Boulevard
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided
background on the Legado project.
Susan Yun, Senior Planner, provided a summary of the material
of record.
Heather Leigh, Project Manager, introduced the team working on
the project and provided a presentation on the company and the
project.
Jeff Mertzel, Project Architect, provided an overview of the
project design.
Rob Pressman, TGP Design, discussed the courtyard amenities
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Claudia Reisenberger, Merge Conceptual Design, described the
public art project for the development.
Discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers, and Ms. Leigh
regarding maintenance of native plants; the art element vs.
landscape elements; whether the art element has been
replicated at any other location; the public art budget; the
water feature; the canopy; the open space community benefit;
zoning ordinance requirements; municipal code requirements;
and review by the Cultural Affairs Commission.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, 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 COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers and Ms.
Leigh regarding drawing the public to the open area on the
second floor; the master sign program; the commercial space
upstairs; establishing an information kiosk; the staircase;
clarification that the open space would be accessible in
the same way that a park is; the experiences of Expo;
issues with ficus trees in the City; the public viewing
deck; the outdoor café; sound mitigations for the Expo
Line; the condition for the Metro passes; concern with
construction parking; Condition 52; changing the wording
from ‘best effort’ to make the statement declarative;
construction hours; municipal code requirements; the
administrative penalties ordinance; conformance; reuse and
recycling of construction debris; City involvement;
accommodating additional resident demand for bicycle
parking; traffic mitigation; activating the pedestrian
culture of the entire area; making all crosswalks to be
high visibility; a suggestion for the City to consider the
area as a whole; requirements of discretionary projects to
participate in an area-wide streetscape plan; compatible
design; civil drawings; required public improvements;
traffic; employee parking; the percentage of restaurant
usage; parking within the development; the availability of January 28, 2013
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City meters; clarification that the public parking provided
is a replacement for curb parking that had to be eliminated
due to the development; the inclusion of parking in
employee ratios; concern with the price of the parking;
City jurisdiction; adding a condition that the developer
ensure that employees make use of the onsite parking
provided; the customer base; the parking code; and parking
supply and demand.
Barry Kurtz, Traffic Engineer for Culver City, discussed
the parking code and seasonal increases.
Discussion between staff and Councilmembers continued
regarding costs for employee parking; continuing issues
with intrusion parking; concern with placing an undue
burden on the developer; mandated employee parking as a
policy discussion; acknowledgement that employee parking is
a continuing issue; an observation that either the
developer pays or the resident pays; conditions of
approval; the 6-12 month review period; evaluating
neighborhood parking intrusion issues at the review
periods; projected tax revenue; gold status vs. platinum
status; a suggestion to do advance marketing at USC, the
California Science Center or the Hayden Tract; ensuring
that occupants actually use the Metro; special conditions
and mitigation measures; diligence of Planning staff and
the Planning Commission; the costs of the new traffic
signal at Washington and Cattaraugus; modifications on
Wesley; alternative funding; associating a timetable with
the improvements; infrastructure improvements funded by the
Communities Facilities District; the streetscape program;
the Community Benefit Contribution; a suggestion to ask for
additional review beyond 12 months; landscaping; the
density bonus; and reviewing the public open space over a
longer period of time.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DETERMINE THAT THERE IS NO NEW INFORMATION OR
SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES TO THE PROJECT SINCE THE PLANNING
COMMISSION’S ADOPTION OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND, THEREFORE, NO ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS IS
REQUIRED; AND
2. INTRODUCE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, AMENDING THE CULVER
CITY ZONING MAP, AS REFERENCED IN TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE January 28, 2013
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CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 17.200.015,
ESTABLISHING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 12 (ZONING CODE
MAP AMENDMENT, ZCMA-P2012118) AND APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN (CP P- 2012116).
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Action Items
Item A-1
Acceptance of Donations of Equipment and Services to the
City for Use in the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services (PRCS) Department from the Culver City Senior
Citizens Association (CCSCA) and Team Santa Monica (TSM)
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
There was no response.
Councilmembers expressed gratitude for the donation.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT
DONATIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR USE IN THE
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FROM THE
CULVER CITY SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (WITH THE REQUIREMENT
THAT THE COMPUTERS BE RETURNED TO THE CCSCA UPON DETERMINATION
BY STAFF THEY HAVE BECOME OBSOLETE) AND TEAM SANTA MONICA.
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Item A-2
Consideration of a Recommendation from the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Commission to Extend the
Designated Dog Path (Pooch Path) at Culver West Alexander
Park to include the Walking/Jogging Trail Located within
the Park
Daniel Hernandez, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director, provided a summary of the material of record.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
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Judy Scott spoke on behalf of several neighbors in support
of extending the pooch path and she indicated that she had
eaten at the original Jersey Mike’s Subs back in New
Jersey.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding verification that there had been no conflicts
regarding dogs in the park; pet waste; alerting the public
to the changes; pet waste bags; verification that there
have not been any complaints regarding pet waste on the
pooch path; concern with increased crime at the park;
concern with setting a precedent; and the City ordinance.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE PRCS COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND THE DESIGNATED
DOG PATH (“POOCH PATH”) AT CULVER WEST ALEXANDER PARK TO
INCLUDE THE WALKING/JOGGING TRAIL LOCATED WITHIN THE PARK.
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Item A-3
Discussion of the Proposed Renaming of Bush Way After
Albert and Ursula Vera
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
There was no response.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated
that they would re-invite Albert Vera Jr. to attend,
provide public notification, and provide additional
information in the next staff report should the City
Council direct the City Manager to proceed further with
this proposal.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding who the street was currently named after;
clarification that there are no physical addresses on Bush
Way; institutional memory; establishing a registry;
historical significance; and streets or sites that have
been named by the City.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT THE CITY
MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THIS PROPOSAL AND RETURN IN THE FUTURE January 28, 2013
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WITH A MORE DETAILED AGENDA ITEM FOR THE CITY COUNCIL’S
CONSIDERATION.
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Item A-4
Approval of Closures of Steller Drive between Eastham
Avenue and Hayden Avenue, Warner Drive between Eastham
Avenue and Hayden Avenue, Hayden Avenue between Warner
Drive and Steller Drive, and Eastham Avenue between Warner
Drive and Eastham Avenue, for the Bicycle Special Event to
be Hosted by the University of Southern California Cycling
Team, on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Mayor Weissman received clarification regarding the nature
of the closures.
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Karl Tingwald, USC Cycling Team, thanked the City for their
help with the event and hoped to begin a tradition.
Eric Bruins, Culver City Bicycle Coalition, reported that a
children’s bicycle safety rodeo would be part of the event,
and he invited everyone to attend.
Discussion ensued between staff and the City Council
regarding feeding hungry patrons after the event; food
trucks; working with the Downtown Business Association;
marketing efforts; clarification that the event organizers
are paying the costs associated with the event; parking
provisions; public notification; providing businesses an
opportunity to weigh in on the item; door-to-door outreach;
concern with implications to the businesses in the area;
clarification regarding the School of Gymnastics; and
clarification regarding the indemnification and hold
harmless agreement and insurance.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE January 28, 2013
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THE CLOSURE OF STELLER DRIVE BETWEEN EASTHAM AVENUE AND HAYDEN
AVENUE, WARNER DRIVE BETWEEN EASTHAM AVENUE AND HAYDEN AVENUE,
HAYDEN AVENUE BETWEEN WARNER DRIVE AND STELLER DRIVE, AND
EASTHAM AVENUE BETWEEN WARNER DRIVE AND EASTHAM AVENUE, FOR A
BICYCLE SPECIAL EVENT, TO BE HOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CYCLING TEAM ON FEBRUARY 17, 2013.
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Item A-5
Discussion of a Proposal to Establish a Centennial
Committee for the 100th Anniversary of the City
Shelly Wolfberg, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding allowing adequate time to prepare; having an
entry in the Rose Parade in 2017; committee structure;
maximizing civic involvement; and providing ample
opportunity for volunteers.
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
David VonCannon expressed support for the establishment of
the committee.
Eric Greene suggested using the centennial celebration to
promote awareness of the City; he discussed Walt Disney
Imagineering and encouraged the City to be open to any
ideas; and he provided numerous suggestions for the
celebration.
Judy Scott discussed 4121 Wade, Louie Armstrong’s old
house, and suggested that progress made by the City be
included in the celebration.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read a written comment
submitted by:
Dr. Luther Henderson
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Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding the previous proposal for an oil committee;
concerns with staff time; Brown Act restrictions; committee
format; and an observation that the celebration was going
to happen and would involve staff whether or not there was
a committee.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONCEPT OF A CENTENIALL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AND DIRECT
THE CITY MANAGER TO RETURN WITH A MORE DETAILED STAFF REPORT
AT A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL’S
CONSIDERATION.
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Item A-6
Discussion of the Regular Meeting Dates of the City Council
Mayor Weissman invited public participation.
There was no response.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding a suggestion to ensure that City Hall is open the
Friday before each City Council meeting; support for
keeping City Council meeting times consistent; providing
the agenda packets a day early when City Hall will be
closed on the Friday before a Regular City Council Meeting;
the current ordinance; agreement to meet on the second and
fourth Mondays; and the availability of special meetings if
needed.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
several time sensitive agenda items that created a need for
a Special Meeting on February 4. He also responded that
given the current language in the Culver City Municipal
Code, the City Council’s Regular Meetings would occur on
the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
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The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed parking conditions that are not
abided by; flaws in the system; construction workers
parking in yellow curb loading zones; he suggested that
when a building permit is pulled that parking is provided
for construction workers; he reported concern with cut-
through traffic in the Rancho Higuera neighborhood; and he
expressed concern with traffic figures provided for the
Legado project.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
• Discussed the lost opportunity to create affordable
housing with the Legado project; the density bonus;
the importance of creating tools for affordable
housing; the Affordable Housing Roundtable on February |1010|th
; multi-family housing; and she received agreement
to agendize consideration of ways to create affordable
housing in Culver City
Mayor Weissman received clarification that affordable
housing is a community benefit option.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:01 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Monday, February
4, 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
Culver City, California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City
Culver City, California
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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE February 4, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Weissman called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 5:33 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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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Goran Eriksson.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER
SMOLLINS, SON OF MICHAEL AND KAREN SMOLLINS.
Michael Smollins thanked the City Council for the support and
the Culver City Police Department for their handling of the
situation noting that Alex was truly a son of Culver City.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
There was no response.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
Adoption of Respective Resolutions Approving a Loan Agreement
between the City of Culver City and the Successor Agency to
the Culver City Redevelopment Agency to Address Temporary Cash
Flow Needs
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Goran Eriksson questioned whether there was a risk that the
State’s Finance Department would withhold the money expected
in November.
Discussion between staff and Councilmembers ensued regarding
the final determination by the County; additional information
available in 45 days; debt service; tax increment; The
Department of Finance; interpretations of statutes; risk; the
number of lawsuits filed by cities against the Department of
Finance; legal rights; and the State Assembly’s Budget
Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Finance’s handling
of the dissolution of redevelopment.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
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1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR A LOAN FROM
THE CITY TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT UP TO $1,500,000
WITH INTEREST EQUAL TO THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND, WITH
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE AND PAYABLE IN FULL FOLLOWING THE
JUNE 1, 2013 PAYMENT TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO DRAW DOWN FUNDS
FROM THE LOAN AS NECESSARY.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
• Announced an Affordable Housing Roundtable with
Assemblymember Holly Mitchell in Council Chambers on
February 8 at 9 a.m.
Items from Mayor Weissman
• Announced the Quarterly Meeting of the Regional Water
Quality Board on February 7 in Council Chambers at 9
a.m.
Items from Councilmember O’Leary
• Reported attending the ICA Annual Winter Conference February 4, 2013
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• Received clarification regarding critical incident
protocol
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 5:49 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting in memory of Alexander Smollins to a
meeting on Monday, February 11, 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
Culver City, California
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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE February 11, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
(Closed Session will occur immediately upon completion of
Regular Session)
Mayor Weissman called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:04 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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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ken Kaufman.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Participants
in the El Marino Language Exchange Program
Dave Stewart, El Marino Mexico Exchange, provided
background on the program.
Councilmembers presented the certificates of recognition.
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Item P-2
A Proclamation Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of V-Day
Councilmember Sahli-Wells presented the proclamation to
Michelle Weiner and Lindsey Horvath.
Lindsey Horvath, One Billion Rising, provided statistics on
violence against women and discussed worldwide events
planned for V-Day.
Michelle Weiner, One Billion Rising, announced events
planned for V-Day in Culver City.
Councilmember O’Leary encouraged everyone to be aware of
the issues every day, not just on V-Day.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Councilmember Clarke reported attending State Senator Curren
Price’s Sheroes Event where Julie Lugo Cerra received
recognition.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reported that the State Division of
Gas and Geothermal Resources would be holding a public meeting
to discuss their draft of the hydraulic fracturing regulations
on February 19 at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Los
Angeles; announced closures associated with the paving of the
Expo parking lot next week; and she announced that Zócalo
Public Square would be hosting a discussion on Climate Change
at the Actors’ Gang Theatre on February 20.
Councilmember O’Leary questioned whether the City could create
a smartphone application to identify free parking in Culver
City, and he received City Council support for a discussion of
several Charter Review items.
Mayor Weissman reported that he, the City Manager and the
Community Development Director had spent the day in Sacramento
presenting to the State Assembly Budget Subcommittee
evaluating the performance by the State Department of Finance
on how they are handling the winding down of redevelopment, February 11, 2013
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and he discussed Parcel B and the Department of Finance’s
approval of the Globe Avenue project.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed hazards created by construction and
construction parking; he provided photographic evidence of
numerous parking violations; he discussed the affects on
delivery trucks; and enforcement.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
(Out of Sequence)
JOINT CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM: Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR JANUARY 19, 2013 – FEBRUARY 1, 2013.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-3 AND C-4.
Item C-3
(Out of Sequence)
Award of a Construction Contract to Insituform Technologies,
LLC as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder for the
Construction of Sewer Main Lining Rehabilitation Project
(Phases 2 and 3), P-906 and Lining of Abandoned Sewer Force February 11, 2013
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Main on Braddock Drive, P-984
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,479,199 TO INSITUFORM
AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER MAIN LINING REHABILITATION PROJECT
(PHASES 2 AND 3), P-906 AND LINING OF THE ABANDONED 10" SEWER
FORCE MAIN ON BRADDOCK DRIVE, P-984; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
INCREASE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH INSITUFORM BY AN
AMOUNT OF $610,578 (17.5% OF THE BASE BID) FOR ADDITIONAL
SEWER REHABILITATION; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXPEND
AN ADDITIONAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $410,223 (10% OF THE
COMBINED CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT) FOR UNFORESEEN CONTINGENCIES;
AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
(Out of Sequence)
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Icon West Inc.; (2)
Authorization to File the Notice of Completion; and (3)
Authorization to Release the Retention Payment after
Expiration of the 35-day Lien Period for the Construction of
the Transfer Station Wall Repair Project, P-948
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, ICON WEST INC.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSFER STATION WALL REPAIR
PROJECT, P-948; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR RECORDATION;
AND,
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3. AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF $3,587 IN RETENTION FUNDS TO ICON
WEST INC. FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD.
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Item C-1
(Out of Sequence)
Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Clarke provided additional detail to public
comments made by Neil Rubenstein on page 5 of the minutes.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2013 AS AMENDED.
Note from the City Clerk: Based upon Councilmember
Clarke’s comments, the minutes for the January 14, 2013
City Council meeting were amended to reflect the fact that
Mr. Rubenstein expressed thanks to the City Council of
2006, to the City of Culver City, his fellow veterans, and
others for implementing similar free parking programs for
veterans in other jurisdictions.
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Item C-2
Award of a Construction Contract to Carvajal Trucking &
Tractor, Inc. as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder
for the 2012 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project, PZ963, CDBG
Project No. 601474-12
Councilmember Sahli-Wells asked about the use of new
materials; questioned whether more permeable materials were
available that might last longer and withstand ongoing use and
tree-roots better; she discussed the pilot program next to the
Plunge; and she asked about a more permanent solution.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director, discussed previous
efforts to utilize a permeable sidewalk in the City; testing
rubber sidewalks; addressing uplift issues with tree roots;
evaluating where to apply the alternative surfaces; and
additional expense.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
availability of grants; rubberized asphalt; and a request to February 11, 2013
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alert Councilmembers to pilot programs being done.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CARVAJAL TRUCKING &
TRACTOR, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER
FOR THE 2012 CDBG SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PZ963, CDBG
PROJECT NO. 601474-12, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,499; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,125, IF
NECESSARY; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of
Certain Records Retained Within the Public Works Department
Councilmember Sahli-Wells questioned whether any of the
documents slated for destruction contained any historical
significance.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
assurances that maps are saved; agreement to provide anything
of historical significance to the Historical Society; and
appreciation for the digitization of the records.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS RETAINED WITHIN THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT.
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Item C-6
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. 12 Zoning Code Map Amendment (ZCMA P-
2012118) and Approving a Comprehensive Plan (CP P-2012116) to February 11, 2013
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Allow a Mixed Used Development Consisting of Approximately
31,240 Square Feet of Commercial Uses and 115 Residential
Units Located at 8770 Washington Boulevard
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed construction parking; 8770 Washington
Boulevard and changes to Condition 52; 4043 Irving Place; the
Culver City Patch; and he questioned who would take
responsibility and how enforcement would be done.
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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Item C-7
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services
Agreement with Bestway Recycling, Inc. to Purchase Recycling
Material from the City for an Additional One Year Period
Councilmember Sahli-Wells requested a discussion about
recycling and composting in the future either at a
sustainability subcommittee meeting or with the full City
Council, and she noted that there could be more suitable
recyclers out there.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director, agreed to schedule
a discussion at the next sustainability subcommittee meeting,
and he reported a recent staff tour of a food waste recycling
program noting that they continue to look at ways to expand
the recycling program.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BESTWAY RECYCLING, INC. TO PURCHASE RECYCLABLE
MATERIAL, FROM MARCH 1, 2013 UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2014 FOR A
PRICE OF $42.00 PER TON FOR COMMINGLED RECYCLABLE MATERIAL, February 11, 2013
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75% OF THE OFFICIAL BOARD MARKETS RATE (OBM) FOR LOOSE
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD, AND 90% OBM BALED CORRUGATED CARDBOARD;
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.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-5, C-6 AND C-7.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Receive and File Report Regarding the City’s Efforts to Create
an Economic Development Strategy and Additional Outreach to
Culver City Residents and the Culver City Unified School
District
Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator, provided a summary
of the material of record.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, discussed the
resident outreach meetings; consideration of multiple
candidates; and a suggestion to hold two meetings.
Mayor Weissman invited public comment. February 11, 2013
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The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Stephen Murray expressed support for developing an economic
development strategy and he felt including the residential
portion was a significant step forward; he discussed home
based businesses; infrastructure factors to facilitate growth;
increasing disposable income; the request for fiber optics;
the monopoly issue with Time Warner Cable; the need for high
speed internet; a suggestion that Culver City become a
gigabyte city; the request for parking supply; regional
customers; and walk-able/bike-able solutions.
Discussion ensued between the speaker and Councilmembers
regarding gigabyte cities; making the City attractive to high
tech businesses; internet speed; the economic development
outreach meetings; the desirability of fiber optics in the
Hayden Tract and Fox Hills areas; and working with the City of
Santa Monica.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
names submitted; support for the suggestion to have two
meetings; appreciation to the economic development
subcommittee; clarification regarding commercial categories;
the retail sales tax comparison; the Transient Occupancy Tax;
reduced meter rates in certain areas; the Walker Parking
Study; accommodating businesses where uses have changed;
different needs at different locations; Fox Hills; employee
parking demand; printing and dry cleaning; identifying
projects, setting out time frames and tasks involved; the need
to supply services to certain areas; accommodating uses; pop-
up retail; temporary permitting requirements; bicycle parking
requirements; the Hayden Tract; area amenities; interim use of
properties awaiting redevelopment; the suggested use of Parcel
B as an arts and crafts market; the ice skating rink; a
suggestion to place a Ferris Wheel on Parcel B; way finding;
improving the quality of life; the map produced by Community
Development after the Expo opened; public signage; information
from the business community; recreational amenities;
maintenance and repair of parks; the potential to realign some
of the land use; accumulating land that could be used for open
space; creative office users; and considering recreational and
open space as part of the analysis.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE February 11, 2013
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AND FILE THIS REPORT.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, confirmed that
the list of names supplied to the City Manager would be used
as the list to convene the successive meetings.
Responding to inquiry, Todd Tipton, Redevelopment
Administrator, indicated that participants would be polled to
see what times would be convenient for them to meet.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
There was no response.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember O’Leary
• Reported on the meeting with the Chief of Police and
School Superintendent regarding school safety and he
encouraged watching a five minute safety video
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
• Referenced a previous resident request for an update
on the neighborhood design guidelines and questioned
when a discussion of that would come forward
• Reported a request from a resident about the Accessory
Structure Dwelling Ordinance and asked for further
information on that subject
• Thanked Tevis Barnes and Shelly Wolfberg for their
work on the Affordable Housing Roundtable that took
place in Council Chambers on February 8, with February 11, 2013
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appreciation also to Assemblymember Holly Mitchell who
co-hosted the event that featured a diverse and
knowledgeable panel which discussed clear ideas on how
to help Culver City create affordable housing
• Reported attending the meeting of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board on February 7 where storm water
runoff permitting for PXP was discussed, and she noted
the importance of protecting the watershed
• Reported attending a CAL EPA Enviroscreen workshop on
February 5 that would hopefully bring money to the
City to remediate environmental pollutants and she
noted the importance of getting funding to do projects
that are good for the environment and good for the
City
Items from Councilmember Clarke
• Reported on the Homelessness Count on January 30 and
thanked Christopher Patrick King for his efforts
Items from Vice Mayor Cooper
• Reported attending the LAX Commission meeting on
February 6 regarding the original project approval for
the expansion of LAX where they submitted their
comments in writing, noting that Culver City would
continue to voice their objections and seek mitigation
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, reported that Vice Mayor
Cooper had met with staff members there who indicated that
they might come to make a presentation of other projects
going on.
Items from Mayor Weissman
• Thanked Assemblymember Holly Mitchell for her
assistance with the presentation to the subcommittee
evaluating the performance of the State Department of
Finance in Sacramento
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, reported that once the list of
appointees for the Economic Development Strategy meetings
is compiled it could be made available upon request.
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Closed Session
At 8:28 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Rush Pacifica vs. Culver City Redevelopment Agency, et. al.
LACSC Case No. SC113332
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 9:09 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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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:10 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Monday, February 25, 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 February 11, 2013
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Culver City,California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
MAYOR
Culver City, California