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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE October 28, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 6:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Cooper called the meeting of the City Council to order at
6:00 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 6:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: Veterans Memorial Building
City Negotiators: City Manager John Nachbar, Assistant City
Manager Martin Cole, Director of PRCS Daniel Hernandez
Other Parties’ Negotiators: Unknown at This Time
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Reconvene
Mayor Cooper reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:04
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Cooper 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 Josetta Sbeglia.
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Presentation
Item P-1
Presentation of a Proclamation Designating November 1, 2013
as Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Recognition Day
Councilmember Clarke presented the proclamation.
Keith Jeffreys, United States Veterans Artists Alliance,
thanked the City for the honor, and discussed the work of
USVAA and upcoming shows.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Mayor Cooper clarified that Councilmember O’Leary was present
when Closed Session began.
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells reported that Congresswoman Karen Bass
would be hosting a discussion on the Affordable Care Act
through Covered California on November 10 at West Los Angeles
College; she encouraged everyone to vote on November 5; she
announced the upcoming re-design of the City’s website; and she
announced a candidates forum for the CCUSD Board of Education
Election at West Los Angeles College on October 29.
Mayor Cooper reported that the Government Finance Officers
Association had awarded Culver City a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED,
THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH JEROME CHABOLA.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Raymond McDaniel, West L.A. College Associated Student
Organization, discussed bus service to the college; creating
student success; the turnaround and sound barrier; previous
complaints; providing access to the school; and the recent
Earth Fest event.
Councilmember O’Leary suggested that the request come from the
college itself.
Matthew McCracken, West L.A. College Associated Student
Organization, reported that many of the bus riders were over
the age of 50 and the walk made it harder for them to access
the college, and he agreed to take the message back to the
college that their input was needed.
Gary Robinson reported that the president of West LA College
had indicated that the students could promote the idea of
restoring the bus service but that he would not make a
statement; 700 Culver City resident students wanted to see the
bus service restored and would consider the issue when voting
in the April City Council election; he presented an article
written by Bob Howells and a map indicating that many of the
previous speakers on the issue did not live in the vicinity of
the bus route; and he discussed the Los Angeles Bus Riders
Union and his previous actions.
Matthew Hetz, Culver City Symphony Orchestra, announced the
start of their 15
th
season on November 2 at Veteran Auditorium,
and as a bus rider he acknowledged the difference a 15 minute
walk makes to a commute.
Josetta Sbeglia, Fresh Paint, spoke representing the newly
designated Culver City Arts District; expressed concern and
frustration with inconsistencies and the lack of parking on the October 28, 2013
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Washington Boulevard corridor; she discussed parking options in
the area; the need for accessible parking for business
customers; consistency; and she requested a specific timeline
for installation of meters in the district with reconsideration
of the development of a parking structure.
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells asked that the speakers’ comments be
submitted to the City Council in writing.
Crystal Alexander spoke on behalf of the Blair Hills
Neighborhood regarding the recent spate of brush fires in the
area; she expressed gratitude to the first responders and
thanks to the City Council and staff; she presented a
partnering petition to determine the cause of the fires;
discussed failures of electrical equipment on or adjacent to
the oil property; she questioned what Edison had done to review
their equipment; and she discussed fire hydrants.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the
seriousness of the issue; the origin of the fire; the oil
fields; a full review of the oil fields; Southern California
Edison; and the involvement of Karen Bass.
Annie C. Wilson, Blair Hills Residents Association, expressed
concern with the recent fires; questioned equipment
maintenance; discussed voting on November 5; CERT; and the
number of firefighters in the City.
Yvonne Krause reported on a meeting of Commonwealth Avenue
residents and the facilities manager of Crossroads to address
issues presented at previous City Council meetings; discussed
suggestions made and the need for analysis; responsibility;
limiting access to the Commonwealth Avenue driveway; trash
pickup; valet parking; the amount of onsite parking for the
businesses; finding additional parking; traffic issues; truck
traffic; and she asked that the City Council look into the
proposals made by the facility management company and address
them directly.
Mayor Cooper reported that staff had been actively pursuing
alternatives to alleviate pressure on Commonwealth Avenue.
John Matteson felt the new restaurants were too much for the
neighborhood.
Juri Ripinski, Culver Crossroads, reported recently hearing
about neighborhood complaints; meeting with residents; their October 28, 2013
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work to address complaints and suggestions for moving forward;
valet parking; and work with staff.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers, staff, and the
speaker regarding costs of permit parking; progress on the
issue; sanitation trucks; and increased enforcement.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM: Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 5, 2013 – OCTOBER 18,
2013.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-4, C-5,
AND C-7 THROUGH C-10.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF OCTOBER 14, 2013.
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Item C-2
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Public
Sector Personnel Consultants in an Amount Not-to-exceed $29,000
to Conduct a Compensation Study for Non-Safety Employees as
Required by the Culver City Municipal Code and the Civil
Service Rules
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PUBLIC SECTOR
PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $29,000 TO
CONDUCT A COMPENSATION STUDY FOR NON-SAFETY EMPLOYEES AS
REQUIRED BY THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND CIVIL SERVICE
RULES; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-3
Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Sections 3.05.015.D and
3.05.015.F of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating to
Exemptions to the Classified Service
Staff requested that item C-3 be pulled. No action was taken
on this item by the City Council.
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Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of
Examination Materials in the Human Resources Department Which
are More than Two (2) Years Old
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF EXAMINATION MATERIALS IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT WHICH ARE MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS OLD.
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Item C-5
Approval of a Renewed Software Maintenance Agreement with New
World Systems (Troy, MI) to Support the City’s Public Safety
Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management Systems in an
Amount Not-to-Exceed $148,264 for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A RENEWAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH NEW
WORLD SYSTEMS FOR A TERM OF 5 YEARS AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $148,264 FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO REMIT THE
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PAYMENT EACH YEAR FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR
YEARS UNLESS THE RESPECTIVE SOFTWARE SUPPORT IS DEEMED
UNNECESSARY; 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
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Renewed Enterprise License Agreement with the
Microsoft Corporation (through Dell, Inc. LAR) for PC Operating
System, Office Professional Software, Client Access Licenses,
and Server Licenses in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $77,915.51
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A RENEWED MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT FOR ONE
YEAR FOR AN EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $77,915.51 (INCLUDING
TAX) WITH DELL, INC. AS THE LARGE ACCOUNT RESELLER; 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. October 28, 2013
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Item C-8
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Malibu Pacific Tennis
Courts, Inc.; (2) Authorization to file a Notice of Completion;
and, (3) Authorization to Release the Retention Payment after
the Expiration of the 35-Day Lien Period, for the Fox Hills
Park Playground Project, PZ-958
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY MALIBU PACIFIC TENNIS COURTS,
INC. FOR THE FOX HILLS PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT, PZ-958; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PARKS DIVISION MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NOTICE
OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
RECORDER’S OFFICE; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE $4,465.08 IN RETENTION
FUNDS TO MALIBU PACIFIC TENNIS COURTS, INC. AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD.
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Item C-9
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with Time Warner Cable for Use of the Public Rights-of-Way on
Slauson Avenue
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH
TIME WARNER CABLE FOR A NEW FIBER OPTIC LINE ON SLAUSON AVENUE,
700 FEET EAST OF BRISTOL PARKWAY; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-10
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Walk ‘n
Rollers to Develop and Implement the Citywide Non-
Infrastructure Safe Route To School (SRTS) Program and to Serve
as the Limited-Term SRTS Coordinator in an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$440,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WALK ’N
ROLLERS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $440,000; AND
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
(Out of Sequence)
(1) Approval of the Purchase of 137 Personal Computers from Dell
Computers (Round Rock, Texas) via the State of California
CMAS Program for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $148,545.76; and (2)
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Soft-Train
(Santa Ana, California) in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $15,600
(with an Additional $1,560 in Change Order Authority) for
Professional PC Deployment Services
Discussion ensued between staff Councilmembers regarding
appreciation for the details on the item and clarification on
costs.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 137 PERSONAL COMPUTERS (PCS) FROM
DELL, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $148,545.76; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE
ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND October 28, 2013
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3. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOFT-TRAIN
FOR PROFESSIONAL PC DEPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $15,600; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO EXPEND UP TO AN
ADDITIONAL 10% OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ($1,560)
AS A CONTINGENCY IF DEEMED NECESSARY; 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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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Action Items
Item A-1
(1) Consideration of a Recommendation from the City Council
Regional Oil Operations Subcommittee that the City Council
Discuss the Community Advisory Panel (CAP) for the Los
Angeles County Baldwin Hills Community Standards District
and (2) (If Desired) Appoint a City Council Member,
and an Alternate, as the Culver City Representatives to the
CAP
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Khin Khin Gyi expressed concern with the replacement of Paul
Ferrazzi; reminded the City Council of his institutional
knowledge; and she requested that the City create a
permanent citizens’ advisory seat to the CAP. October 28, 2013
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Councilmember Weissman reported that he and the Vice Mayor
served on the subcommittee for Oil Drilling Operations;
reported the consensus that the community would be well
served by having a representative on the Citizens Advisory
Panel; and he recognized Mr. Ferrazzi for his efforts.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
issuing a formal commendation to Mr. Ferrazzi; the ability
of the City to create a seat; how the membership is
constituted; the history of the different appointments; the
importance of elected representation at the meetings;
encouragement that Mr. Ferrazzi continue to attend the
meetings as a citizen; the presence of Council; the
elevation of the dialogue; and institutional knowledge.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPOINT VICE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS AS THE CULVER CITY
REPRESENTATIVE, AND COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AS AN ALTERNATE
CITY REPRESENTATIVE, TO THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANEL FOR THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BALDWIN HILLS COMMUNITY STANDARDS
DISTRICT.
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Item A-2
(1) Approval of an Implementation Plan for the Culver City
Bicycle Parking Project, PF001 and (2) Authorization to
Release a Request for Proposals for the Purchase and
Installation of Bicycle Racks
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
No speakers came forward and no cards were received.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
incorporating artistic elements into the process; branded
bike racks; the Culver City logo; the grant; obtaining
prices for alternative design; support for moving forward
with the current plan and working with the business
improvement district to provide a decorative design; the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; meeting the increasing
need; the grant application for 200 u-shaped bicycle racks; October 28, 2013
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spatial challenges with the public right of way;
recommendations of the Bicycle and Safety Master Plan; and
parks included in the program.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE BICYCLE
TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT GRANT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO MAKE
FIELD MODIFICATIONS AS NECESSARY, AND;
2. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE BICYCLE RACKS.
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Item A-3
(1) Consideration of the Recognition of a Business District
Organization and (2) Sponsorship of Cooperative Economic
Development and Marketing Programs for the Area along
Sepulveda Boulevard from Culver Boulevard to Franklin Avenue
- “Culver Village”
Elaine Warner, Community Development Department, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Erika Seress, The Pod Photography, discussed the upcoming
Candy Crawl noting that they looked forward to many more
events, and she responded to inquiry regarding outreach to
the neighborhood.
Cary Anderson discussed business improvement districts;
support by local businesses; using parking meter money for
business improvement districts; parking intrusion; and
permit parking.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding
the limited nature of economic development help available
from the City; the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency;
buy-in from the business owners; zoning; curating the area;
a request that a plan for the area be included as part of October 28, 2013
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the next work plan; redevelopment work in the downtown area;
creating an overlay zone; creating a neighborhood identity;
and appreciation to staff.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. RECOGNIZE THE ORGANIZATION OF PROPERTY AND BUSINESS
OWNERS AS “CULVER VILLAGE”; AND,
2. DETERMINE THE CITY IS (A) PARTICIPATING IN AN OFFICIAL
CAPACITY IN THE PLANNING, PREPARATION OR PROMOTION OF THE
EVENT OR ACTIVITY; AND (B) CONTRIBUTING (IN THE FORM OF IN-
KIND STAFF SUPPORT) AN AMOUNT THAT IS AT LEAST $1,000; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE FUTURE COOPERATIVE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES FOR THE AREA
THROUGH IN-KIND SERVICES IN THE FORM OF STAFF TIME (SUBJECT
TO AVAILABILITY OF SUCH TIME).
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
No speakers came forward and no cards were received.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells
• Commended the Education Foundation for their recent
fundraiser
• Discussed a recent fundraiser by Upward Bound House
• Wished everyone a safe and Happy Halloween
• Requested a date change for the November 12 City
Council meeting
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding
past City Council attendance of the annual FM oil meeting; October 28, 2013
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clarification that the FM meeting is not filmed; and
alternative dates.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:52 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting in memory of Joseph Jerome Chabola to
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR
Culver City, California 1
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE November 12, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 6:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Cooper called the meeting of the City Council to order at
6:00 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 6:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Existing Litigation
Re: City of Culver City, etc., et al. v. Ana Matosantos, etc.,
et al.
Case No. 34-2013-80001446
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: City-owned parcel adjacent to 4306 Jackson Avenue
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager; Charles
Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Other Parties’ Negotiators: Mark Salkin
Under Negotiation: Both price and terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Reconvene
Mayor Cooper reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:03
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Cooper 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 Mary Ann Greene.
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Presentation
Item P-1
Presentation of a Proclamation in Honor of Veterans Day 2013
Councilmember Clarke presented the proclamation.
Neil Rubenstein spoke on behalf of the veterans and thanked
the City for the honor.
Councilmember O’Leary recounted a story from Jerry Marin
regarding Armistice Day and he noted the importance of
remembering Veterans Day.
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Item P-3
(Out of Sequence)
Presentation to the City Council from Southern California
Edison
Mark Olsen, Southern California Edison, provided a
presentation regarding restoration; increased communication; November 12, 2013
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response to the community; and addressing issues in Blair
Hills.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Olsen
regarding appreciation to SCE for their work; electronic
interaction; inspection and prevention; clarification that
there have been no cuts to maintenance due to the economy;
the infrastructure replacement program; regular inspections;
power reliability; Blair Hills; vegetation management; fire
potential; CERT training; and minimizing fire hazards.
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Item P-4
Presentation of an Award to the City Council from the
American Society of Civil Engineers for the City's Jefferson
Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Improvements Project
at Hetzler Road
Marlon Calderon, American Society of Civil Engineers,
provided background on the organization and its mission and
presented the award to Public Works Department
representatives Charles Herbertson and Mate Gaspar.
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Item P-2
(Out of Sequence)
Presentation of the City Council from the Producers of
IndieCade
Stephanie Barish provided a report on the 2013 IndieCade
event and thanked the City for their help and participation.
Discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers, and the
speaker regarding business partnerships; staff assistance;
economics; City participation; what IndieCade brings to the
City; connections being made; a potential Hackathon at the
High School; and goals for future growth.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF KATHY SEIDMAN.
Mayor Cooper announced Little League signups at Veterans
Auditorium on November 14 and he received consensus to agendize
a discussion of donating a retired ambulance to Sister City
Uruapan.
Mary Ann Greene invited everyone to attend a Community
Conversation at the regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Commission on November 19 entitled Words
Matter, Part 2, A Discussion of Bullying and Anti-Bullying
Strategies and Tactics.
Lieutenant Sims of the Culver City Police Department invited
everyone to attend the First Coffee with a Cop Event on
December 12 at the Coffee Bean on Washington and Overland.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Larry Kaufman received clarification that the City Council
was still considering the proclamation to the Homelessness
Committee.
Gary Robinson presented video of public comment made at a
previous City Council meeting by Bob Howells regarding bus
noise; he asserted that Mr. Howells had made incorrect
statements; reported meeting with the President and Vice
President of West Los Angeles College; discussed Bob Howells
and his influence over Lakeside and the City Council; and
potential retaliation against the College.
Linda Shahinian requested support of a nameplate on a seat in
City Council Chambers to recognize Kay Lyou for her many
contributions to Culver City.
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Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
criteria; protocol for naming; consensus to consider the
matter; the requirement of a letter of recommendation; and a
suggestion to also consider honoring Anita Shapiro for her
participation in the Skateboard Park.
Discussion ensued regarding a forthcoming letter related to
Anita Shapiro. There was consensus to consider this item
further at such time such a recommendation letter was received.
The City Council provided consensus to place the item related
to Ms. Lyou on a future agenda.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that staff would respond to the writer of a piece of
correspondence for an item not on the agenda.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN 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 COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 19, 2013 – NOVEMBER
1, 2013.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
Adoption of Resolutions (1) Calling for the Holding of a November 12, 2013
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General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 8,
2014 for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the
City Charter of the City of Culver City; and (2) Requesting
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to
Render Specified Services to the City Related to the Conduct
of Said Election
Councilmember Clarke received clarification regarding the
role of Los Angeles County in municipal elections.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding
feedback from residents; polling places placed in Los Angeles
rather than in Culver City; School District Elections and the
Elections and Education Codes; a suggestion that staff draft
a letter expressing City Council concerns; the City Charter;
authority to hold School District elections; geographically
suitable locations; precincts; the City Council/School
District Liaison Committee; the number of absentee ballots
cast; a suggestion to hold all vote-by-mail elections; and
City Council policy.
Council Member Weissman suggested the City Council/School
Board Liaison Committee should participate in requesting
different polling places for CCUSD elections. Consensus was
provided to have this item placed on the next City
Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY; AND,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE
CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
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Item C-2
(1) Review and Approval of the Downtown Culver City Business
Improvement District Advisory Board’s Annual Work Program and
Budget, and (2) Adoption of a Resolution of Intent to Conduct a
Public Hearing on December 9, 2013 to Consider Levy of the
Downtown Business Improvement District Assessment for 2014 November 12, 2013
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Councilmember Weissman recused himself and exited Council
Chambers.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding
identifying businesses that are in arrears; repercussion for
non-payment; odors in the downtown area; long-term effects;
funding issues; Brotman Medical Center; sidewalk maintenance;
and the vision of the DBA marketing committee.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Sylvia Bianchi, Downtown Business Association, indicated that a
formal vision of the marketing committee had not been
established.
Discussion ensued between staff and the speaker regarding
whether the DBA worked with the City to realize the vision for
economic development together; Parcel B events; communication;
monthly meetings with the City and the DBA; the DBA merchant
newsletter; businesses on the border of the DBA; the Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony; associate memberships; and Brotman
Medical Center.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE BID ADVISORY BOARD’S 2014 ANNUAL REPORT AS FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK; AND,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION SETTING DECEMBER 9, 2013, AS
THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CONTINUATION OF
THE DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2014. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: WEISSMAN
Councilmember Weissman returned to Council Chambers.
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Item C-3 November 12, 2013
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Approval of a Five-Year Service Agreement with Waste
Management, Incorporated, with Two Additional Two-Year
Extensions, for Use of Its Simi Valley Landfill and El Sobrante
Landfill for Disposal of the City’s Municipal Solid Waste
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Goran Eriksson discussed the value of recycling; the value of
materials sent away; and looking at what the City can do to
harness the energy from materials currently being sent to
landfills.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the contract; exclusion of all material destined for
conversion; materials sent to the landfill vs. materials
diverted to other technologies; state restrictions; composting;
diverting food waste at Linwood E. Howe Elementary School; and
allowing for flexibility to take advantage of new technologies
as they become available.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED
TO USE ITS SIMI VALLEY LANDFILL AND EL SOBRANTE LANDFILL TO
DISPOSE OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
Approval of Cost Sharing Memoranda Of Understanding to
Develop Enhanced Watershed Management Programs and
Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plans for the Ballona Creek
in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $48,593 (Plus an Additional $4,860
in Contingency Funding) and Marina Del Rey Harbor Watersheds
in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $11,838 (Plus an Additional $1,184
in Contingency Funding) as Needed to Comply with Municipal November 12, 2013
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Separate Storm Sewer System Permit Requirements
Councilmember O’Leary expressed concern with not having a say
in what happens but potentially being affected by penalties;
coordination with other cities and consultants; and the
participation of City staff and the City Council.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
staff diligence to work with all the different agencies to
make sure that Culver City is heard; consideration of forming
JPAs around the endeavor; the County proposal; oversight of
the process; participation of the County and of the City of
Los Angeles; staff participation in the process; the
technical nature of the issues involved; critical decisions;
City Council input; involvement of the Westside Cities
Council of Governments; the Marina del Rey component; a
request for a Council briefing; financial and environmental
impacts; agreement to work on a presentation to the City
Council; financial contributions of Culver City;
clarification that Culver City was 3.98% of the process and
would have a very small influence; the physical position of
the City in the process; and clarification that a project
could not be forced upon the City.
The City Council directed the City Manager to place a
briefing on this subject on a future City Council agenda.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LOS ANGELES, THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGARDING THE
ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE
ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BALLONA CREEK
WATERSHED (BALLONA CREEK COST SHARING MOU) IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $48,593 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $4,860 IN CONTINGENCY
FUNDING, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS/CITY ENGINEER); AND,
2. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, AND THE CITIES OF CULVER CITY AND LOS ANGELES
REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF THE ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (EWMP) AND
COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM (CIMP) FOR THE November 12, 2013
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MARINA DEL REY WATERSHED (MARINA DEL REY COST SHARING MOU) IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,838 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $1,184 IN
CONTINGENCY FUNDING, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER); 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 Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with Time Warner Cable for Use of the Public Rights-of-Way on
Buckingham Parkway, Slauson Avenue, and Hayden Avenue
Councilmember Clarke received clarification that staff was
working on a procedure to remove the City Council from the
approval process.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH TIME WARNER CABLE; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
(1) Adoption of a Resolution Approving Procedures and
Regulations for Residential Permit Parking Districts and
Related Program Fees and Rescinding Resolution No. 2012-R024;
(2) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal
Code Sections 7.03.305.A.1 and 7.03.305.B.1 Relating to Parking
Violations in Preferential Parking Zones; and (3) Approval of a
Budget Amendment Related Thereto
Mayor Cooper invited public participation. November 12, 2013
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The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Larry Kaufman distributed materials to the City Council;
commended Gabe Garcia for his work; expressed concern that the
City would put the item through without public participation;
concern that there was no opportunity to incorporate public
comments into the proposal; he felt the standing committees
should have been able to consider the item; and he discussed
homeless residents living in vehicles.
Cary Anderson discussed parking intrusion into the
neighborhood; the Homeless Committee; and a suggestion to use
parking meter money to help the homeless.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROCEDURES AND
REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS AND
RELATED PROGRAM FEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
R024; AND,
2. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CCMC SECTIONS
7.03.305.A.1 AND 7.03.305.B.1 RELATING TO PARKING VIOLATIONS
IN PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES; AND
3. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING FROM THE GENERAL
FUND UNRESERVED BALANCE $100,000 TO PZ-599 NEIGHBORHOOD
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ITEMS C-1 AND C-3 THROUGH C-6.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
November 12, 2013
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Introduction of an Ordinance - Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA P-
2013126) Amending Zoning Code Section 17.320.025 -
Alternative Parking Provisions - Creating “Parking
Districts” within the Hayden Tract and Smiley Blackwelder
Industrial Areas
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAKING AND POSTING OF THE
PUBLIC NOTICE.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record, including the
presentation of the City as the applicant.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
enclosure vs. screening; the staff recommendation that the
parking be in an enclosed structure; cost impacts; an
observation that the building limits the size; limitations
of stackers; automated parking; parking district boundaries;
expanding the district and provisions; provisions specific
to the industrial area; setbacks and landscaping
requirements; the administrative approval process;
flexibility; concern with properties adjacent to the creek;
aesthetics; public input; different screening methods; the
Platform project; and commercial districts vs. industrial
districts.
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Christopher Alan, Auto Parkit, provided background on his
firm; encouraged the City Council to look at automated
parking technologies for the entire City; discussed benefits
of stacked parking; safety; ventilation; sustainability;
expansion; and upcoming projects in Los Angeles.
Jeffrey Palmer, PMI Property, provided background on his
company; discussed the densification of creative businesses;
and he urged the City Council to support the proposal.
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Rick Solomon, Rick Solomon Enterprises, expressed support
for automated parking structures; noted that the structure
would be visible from Jefferson Boulevard; asserted that his
building would be as good as or better than the Hackman
Building; and he expressed support for the item.
Steven Rose, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, expressed
support for the item.
Cary Anderson expressed support for the item; discussed the
Parking Industry Expo, and he expressed interest in seeing
the video illustrating automated parking.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
appreciation to the City Council for their work; maintaining
the look and feel of the area; stacked parking within a
structure; lease requirements; tenant needs and the changing
landscape; energy use; the Solar Photovoltaic ordinance
requirements; staffing; walking conditions in the district;
public transportation and bike parking; taking a holistic
approach to transportation; the arts district; increased
traffic; a suggestion to build a bridge across the creek at
Hetzler Road; creating a filtration bridge; parking
deficiencies in the Hayden Tract; the parking supply in the
City; evaluating alternatives; incorporating best practices;
and the time frame for moving forward.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
INTRODUCE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT (ZCA P- 2013126) AMENDING SECTION 17.320.015,
ALTERNATIVE PARKING PROVISIONS, TO ESTABLISH PARKING
DISTRICTS WITHIN THE HAYDEN TRACT AND SMILEY BLACKWELDER
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells reported that a grant existed for the
installation of bike racks in front of businesses, and she
encouraged those interested businesses to contact the City.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
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Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
No speakers came forward and no cards were received.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells
• Expressed condolences to those in the community with
family in the Philippines
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:01 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Kathy Seidman to
Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of Culver City, California