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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
August 14, 2006
5:30 P.M.
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1: Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 4130 Overland Avenue
City Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood
Other Parties' Negotiators: Western States Black
Research and Ed. Center
Under Negotiations: Terms and/or price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-2: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: Horizon Outdoor, Inc. v. City of Culver City
Case No. 5C087310
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-3: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: Testolin v. Vandeweghe, et al. (consolidated with
Yingling, et al. v. Vandeweghe, et al.; and Hodur v.
City of Culver City, et al.)
Case No. SC086882 (consolidated with Case Nos. SC086883
and 087814)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)August 14, 2006
Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Roberto and
Beatrice Gonzalez upon their Graduation from the Family
Self-Sufficiency Program.
Mayor Silbiger read the Certificate of Recognition.
Roberto and Beatrice Gonzalez thanked the City Council and
the Housing Department.
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Item P-2
Presentation of a Commendation to M. Catherine Lawlor as
Landlord of the Year.
This item was postponed.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
• Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jim Raetz, President, Culver City Police Officers
Association, read a letter from John R. Weaver, retired
Culver City Police Officer regarding the impacts of
possibly having to pay a portion of medical benefits, as
proposed in MOU negotiations.
Jim Lamm, representing Ballona Creek Renaissance, extended
an invitation to the Ballona Art Auction, Raffle and Dinner
to be held on August 20, 2006.
Jeanette Vosburg, representing Ballona Network, narrated a
PowerPoint presentation of samples of the artwork up for
auction at the Ballona Art Auction, Raffle and Dinner to be
held on August 20, 2006
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Item PH-1
(continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited public testimony.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-R060 CERTIFYING CONFORMANCE
WITH THE CMP BY ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
REPORT; AND
2.DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO DELIVER THE ADOPTED
RESOLUTION TO THE LACMTA BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2006.
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Item L-1
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #30 Dated July 28, 2006 and Issue #31
Dated August 4, 2006.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletin.
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Item C-7
Adopt Ordinance No. 2006-006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 11.01.220 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
RENEWAL PROCESSING FEES.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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Item C-8
Adopt Ordinance No. 2006-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
"UTILITY USERS TAX" RELATING TO APPLICATION OF THE
TELEPHONE USERS TAX.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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Item C-9
Approval of the New Classification Specification and Salary
Plan for Claims Technician and Rescinding of Resolution No.
2005-R065.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R065 AND
APPROVE THE NEW CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
PLAN FOR CLAIMS TECHNICIAN.
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Item C-5
Approval of the Final Plans and Specification and
Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids for the
Northgate Street, Cranks Road, Smiley Drive, and
Blackwelder Street Sewer Improvement Projects.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR NORTHGATE
STREET, CRANKS ROAD, SMILEY DRIVE AND BLACKWELDER
STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, P-854 AND P-855;
AND
2.AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE NORTHGATE
STREET, CRANKS ROAD, SMILEY DRIVE, AND BLACKWELDER
STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, P-854 AND P-855.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
A Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting for the
Consideration to Award a Construction Contract to Sialic
Contractors Corporation dba Shawnan for Washington
Boulevard Resurfacing Project, Culver Boulevard Pavement
Reconstruction Project, and the Residential Overlay
Project; and Authorize Entering Into Professional Services
Agreements With Nickerson Company for Construction
Inspection Services.
The Redevelopment Agency convened at 8:05 P.M. Mayor
Silbiger chaired the joint discussion.
Mate Gaspar, Engineering Services Manager gave the staff
report.
9August 14, 2006
Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-4 AND A-8.
Item A-4
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with RTI
Consulting, Inc. to Provide Architectural Services for the
Culver City Dog Park Project (P-816) - Phase II.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RTI CONSULTING, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES FOR THE CULVER CITY DOG PARK PROJECT (P-816) -
PHASE II, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,760.00.
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Item A-8
Approval of a Contract with William Avery and Associates to
Secure Executive Recruitment Services for Risk Manager.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE A BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$15,400.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATED RESERVE
TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 10116100;
2.APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM AVERY AND ASSOCIATES
SECURING EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR RISK
MANAGER; AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE PROPER
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
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Item A-1
(continued)
2 IN THE EASTBOUND DIRECTION, EAST OF WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD, THE EXISTING CURB LANE VARIES IN WIDTH,
PROVIDING IN CERTAIN SECTIONS, AN EXTRA WIDE TRAVEL
LANE. CREATE A NEW RIGHT TURN LANE ADJACENT TO
TURNING POINT SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, ADD 45° PAVEMENT
ARROWS TO DIRECT TRAFFIC AWAY FROM THE CURB AND INTO
THE NUMBER TWO THROUGH LANE.
3.WORK WITH TURNING POINT SCHOOL TO DETERMINE IF SCHOOL
CHILDREN WILL WALK TO/FROM SCHOOL AT THE INTERSECTION
OF NATIONAL BOULEVARD AND WESLEY AVENUE. IF REQUESTED
BY THE SCHOOL, PAINT YELLOW CROSS WALKS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF NATIONAL BOULEVARD AND WESLEY AVENUE.
4.INSTALL A NEW SPEED FEED-BACK SIGN FACING EASTBOUND
TRAFFIC ON NATIONAL BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 300' EAST
OF HAYDEN AVENUE.
S. INSTALL A NEW SPEED FEED-BACK SIGN FACING WESTBOUND
TRAFFIC ON NATIONAL BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 300' WEST
OF CITY BOUNDARY.
6.WORK WITH TURNING POINT SCHOOL AND AT THEIR REQUEST,
INTALL NEW SCHOOL AREA ASSEMBLY SIGNS ADJACENT TO
TURNING POINT SCHOOL ON NATIONAL BOULEVARD.
7.IN THE EASTBOUND DIRECTION, RELOCATE EXISTING 40 MPH
SIGN FROM NEAR WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TO EAST OF WESLEY
AVENUE. (OR APPROPRIATE SIGN LEGEND DEPENDING ON
COUNCIL-ADOPTED SPPED LIMIT).
B. IN THE EASTBOUND DIRECTION, INTALL NEW 40 MPH SIGN
CONCURRENTLY WITH THE INSTALLTION OF THE SPEED
FEED-BACK SIGN IN ITEM NO. 4 SHOWN ABOVE. (OR
APPROPRIATE SIGN LEGEND DEPENDING ON COUNCIL-ADOPTED
SPPED LIMIT.
9. IN THE WESTBOUND DIRECTION, RELOCATE EXISTING 40 MPH
SIGNS FROM NEAR THE CITY BOUNDARY TO THE FAY AVENUE
PROLONGATION.
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Item A-2
(continued)
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
Patricia Graf
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2006-008, AMENDING SECTION 9.01.055
(A.) AND ADDING SUBCHAPTER 9.10.600, OF THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ALLOWING DOGS ON LEASHES ON
DESIGNATED DOG PATHS IN CERTAIN CITY PARKS, WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
• DELETE THE PROVISION GIVING THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORITY
TO ESTABLISH BY RESOLUTION A "DESIGNATED DOG PATH" AT
ANY CULVER CITY PARK, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
LANGUAGE THAT DEFINES THE TERM "DESIGNATED DOG PATH".
• REVISE THE EXCEPTION TO ALLOW DOGS ON LEASHES ON ANY
DESIGNATED DOG PATH WITHIN ANY CULVER CITY PARK TO
MAKE SUCH EXCEPTION FOR THE DESIGNATED DOG PATH IN
CULVER WEST ALEXANDER PARK ONLY.
• REVISE THE LANGUAGE AFFIRMING THE LAW PROHIBITING DOGS
ON LEASHES IN PARKS EXCEPT ON ANY DESIGNATED DOG PATH
TO SPECIFICALLY REFERENCE ONLY THE DESIGNATED DOG PATH
IN CULVER WEST ALEXANDER PARK.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 10:05 P.M.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 10:15 P.M., with
all Members present.
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Item A-3
(continued)
Following discussion, the original motion was withdrawn.
The following motions were made and voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.ADOPT A CITY POSITION OF SUPPORT ON THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTION RELATING TO ANNUAL
CONFERENCE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES;
2. ADOPT A CITY POSITION OF SUPPORT ON THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF
ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATES A CITY MAY DESIGNATE - BY
LAWS AMENDMENT; AND
3.ADOPT A CITY POSITION OF SUPPORT ON THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTION RELATING TO ENCOURAGING
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN CITIES.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A CITY POSITION OF
SUPPORT ON THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTION
RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE OF VEHICLES USED IN ILLEGAL
SPEED CONTEST AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Rose
NOES: Mayor Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOVED BY COUNCLMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GIVES
COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, AS VOTING DELEGATE, THE RIGHT TO VOTE
ON ANY OTHER RESOLUTIONS OR ITEMS THAT COME UP BEFORE THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE 2006 LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
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Item A-5
(continued)
The following substitute motion was made and voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT WITH COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
THE PROVIONS OF BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINE • SERVICES AT PARKS
AND RECREATION FACILITIES TO EXTEND ITS TERMS FOR AN
ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
AYES: Councilmembers Gross, Rose
NOES: Councilmembers Corlin, Malsin, Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The motion failed.
Following discussion, the following motions were made and
voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH COCA-COLA
BOTTLING COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE PROVIONS OF
BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINE SERVICES AT PARKS AND
RECREATION FACILITIES TO EXTEND ITS TERMS FOR AN
ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO PREPARE THE
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT.
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Item A-7
Approval of a Special Permit to the Fiesta La Ballona
Committee to Allow the S.T.A.R. Eco Station to Set Up a
Rainforest, with Animals, in Veteran's Park for
Entertainment Purposes on August 26 and 27, 2006.
William La Pointe, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services gave the staff report.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE FIESTA LA BALLONA
COMMITTEE TO ALLOW THE S.T.A.R ECO STATION TO SET UP A
RAINFOREST, WITH ANIMALS, IN VETERAN'S PARK FOR
ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ON AUGUST 26 AND 27, 2006.
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Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Email from Stephanie Lowry requesting that the City trim
the trees on Lindblade Street.
Email from Tina Taylor expressing complaints regarding jet
noise.
Email from Patrician Price, South Coast Air Quality
Management District, requesting that support letters
regarding AB 888 and SB 459 be sent to the Governor.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:10 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on August 21, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
August 21, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
5:30 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CS-i: Meet with City's Labor Negotiator
Negotiator: Jack Hoffman
City designated representatives: Jack Hoffman
Employee Organization: Culver City Employees
Association; Culver City Firefighters Association;
Culver City Fire Management Group; Culver City
Management Group Employees; Culver City Police
Officers Association; Culver City Police Management
Group.
Re: Negotiations related to Personnel, Employee
Relations, Salary Survey and other matters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 P.M.
000August 21, 2006
Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE
AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Joint Item - Public Hearing
Item J-1
Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Consideration to
Approve The Culver Studios Comprehensive Plan Amendment No.
5, Amend the Design For Development for The Culver Studios
Area, and Determine that the Project is Consistent with
Redevelopment Plan for Component Area NC. 3 of the Culver
City Redevelopment Project.
Redevelopment Agency Chairman Rose chaired the discussion.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING AND POSTING AND
PUBLISHING OF PUBLIC NOTICE.
Mayor Silbiger called for a staff report.
Sherry Jordan, Senior Planner gave the staff report.
Chairman Rose declared the Public Hearing opened.
Chairman Rose invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Wayne Rauschenberger, General Manager of the Culver Studios
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Receipt of Correspondence
THE CITY COUNCIL, BY ACCLAMATION, RECEIVED AND FILED THE
FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Email from Richard Rownak expressing complaints regarding
Culver Ready for Finish Furniture.
Email from George Laase regarding heavy equipment
associated with the 405 Freeway Expansion project being
moved in the early morning hours.
Email from Rick'Shick requesting assistance from the City
to stop alleged illegal activity on Emporia Avenue.
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City Councilmembers' Reports on Committee Meeting Attended
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager:
• The City Council will need to adjourn to August 23,
2006 for continuation of closed session for labor
negotiations.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Meeting of the Homelessness Committee is scheduled for
August 22, 2006.
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CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
August 23, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
7:02 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was Called to order at 7:02
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were dispensed
with.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THE CITY COUNCIL, BY ACCLAMATION, RECEIVED AND FILED THE
CITY CLERK'S REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR
THIS MEETING.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Council
NO action was taken on this. item.
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
August 28, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
6:32 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:32
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Carlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: Rafael Fuentes v. City of Culver City
Case No. SC088016
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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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Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:32 P.M.
000August 28, 2006
Public Hearing
Item PH-1
City Council Consideration to Approve Tentative Tract Map,
TTM P-2006011 (Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65653) to
Convert a Seven-Unit Apartment Complex into Condominiums on
a Single Lot in the Medium Density Multiple-Family
Residential (RMD) Zone at 3910 Girard Avenue.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING AND POSTING AND
PUBLISHING OF PUBLIC NOTICE.
Mayor Silbiger called for a staff report.
Paul Samaras, Planning Department gave the staff report.
Mayor Silbiger declared the Public Hearing opened.
Mayor Silbiger invited public testimony.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Joel Gassman, applicant
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
THE CATEGORIAL EXEMPTION AND RESOLUTION NO. 2006R064
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, TTM P-2006011 (VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 65653) SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
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Item C-4
Award of a Purchase Contract with Quake Kare, Inc. for
Employee Emergency Backpacks in the Amount of $28,530.31
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE A PURCHASING CONTRACT WITH QUAKE KARE, INC.
NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $28,530.31 TO FURNISH AND
DELIVER EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY BACKPACKS; AND.
2.AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICER TO OPEN A PURCHASE
ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,530.31 FOR EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PURCHASES FROM QUAKE KARE, INC.
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Item C-5
Adopt Ordinance No. 2006-008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 9.01.360 AND 9.10.055(A), AND ADDING
SUBCHAPTER 9.10.600, OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ALLOW DOGS ON LEASHES ON A "DESIGNATED DOG PATH" IN CULVER
WEST ALEXANDER PARK.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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Item C-6
Authorization to Solicit Request for Proposal for the
Maintenance of Elevators at Various City Facilities.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT REQUEST
FOR PROPOSAL FOR MAINTENCANCE OF THIRTEEN ELEVATORS AT NINE
CITY FACILITIES.
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Item A-6
Adopt Resolution Approving and Adopting the Disadvantage
Business Enterprise Program and Setting Goals for Fiscal
Year 2006-07.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 2006-R076
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PROGRAM FOR FTA-FUNDED PROJECTS AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL OF 8% FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2006-07.
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Item A-7
Authorization to Solicit Requests for Proposal for the
Removal, Transport and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Materials from the City Transfer Station.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT REQUESTS
FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE REMOVAL, TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS FROM THE CITY'S TRANSFER STATION.
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Item A-8
Contract Award to CJ Strategies for Federal Lobbying
Services.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CJ
STRATEGIES FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD
BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30,
2007; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
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Item A-2
Authorization of an Animal Control Canvassing Program for
Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
Akil Manley, Management Analyst gave the staff report.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES
COUNTY OFFICIALS TO IMPLEMENT A CANVASSING PROGRAM FOR FY
2006-2007, COVERING A SECOND, ONE-THIRD (1/3) SEGMENT OF
THE CITY ANNUALLY, WITH A COST NOT TO EXCEED $15,000.00
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Item A-3
Consideration to Authorize Entering into a Professional
Services Agreement with Katz, Okitsu & Associates (KOA) for
the Development and Design of Optimized Signal Timing Plans
at 26 Signalized Intersections along Segments of the
Jefferson Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Overland Avenue
and Slauson Avenue Corridors.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KATZ, OKITSU AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING OPTIMIZATION PLANS AND TIMING
CHARTS AT 26 INTERSECTIONS, ALONG JEFFERSON BOULEVARD,
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, SLAUSON AVENUE, AND OVERLAND
AVENUE, A COST NOT TO EXCEED $44,150.00;
2.APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO INCREASE REVENUE
ESTIMATE OF $44,150.00 (ACCOUNT #42000880.339XXX,
PLAYA VISTA MITIGATION ROADWAY/CAPITAL ENHANCEMENT)
AND APPROPRIATE $44,150.00 TO PROJECT TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION STUDIES, P-880, ACCOUNT NUMBER
42000880.7XXXXX; AND
9August 28, 2006
Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager:
The next City Council Meeting is scheduled for
September 11, 2006.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF RETIRED POLICE
LIEUTENANT ELLIS SMITH.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Corlin:
• Graffiti on buildings at intersection of Washington
and Centinela Boulevards.
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Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Gave update regarding recent Homelessness Committee
meeting.
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