THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
March 26, 2007
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
7:00 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00
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 was given by Martin Cole, Assistant City
Manager, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Edmundo
Gonzalez.
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Presentations
Item P-2
(out of sequence)
A Proclamation in Honor of Cesar Chavez Day.
Councilmember Malsin read the proclamation in its entirety.
At this time, Edmund() Gonzalez, Betty Valenzuela and Bill
Reid offered personal thoughts of Cesar Chavez and thanked
the City Council.
Mayor Silbiger announced the Ninth Annual Cesar Chavez Walk
Event in Los Angeles on March 31, 2007.
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Item P-I
A Proclamation in Honor of April as Women's History Month.
Mayor Silbiger read the proclamation in its entirety.
Susan Millman, Senior Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los
Angeles accepted the proclamation and thanked the City
Council.
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Added Item
The City Council and the audience sang "Happy Birthday" to
Mayor Silbiger.
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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:
Gary Davis, requesting that the City Council address tenant
rights and rent control.
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Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Public Hearing on Approval of Agreement with Redflex
Traffic Systems, Inc. for Continued Services Associated
with the Police Department's Automated Enforcement Program.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING
OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Silbiger called for a staff report.
2March 26, 2007
Item PH-1
(continued)
Police Lieutenant Ed Baughan gave the staff report.
Mayor Silbiger declared the Public Hearing open.
Mayor Silbiger invited public comments.
There was no response
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Councilmember Gross proposed a motion per the staff report.
Councilmember Gross suggested that a camera be considered
for the intersection of Culver Boulevard and Overland
Avenue.
Police Lieutenant Ed Baughan responded that the vendor will
be monitoring the intersection to see if it warrants the
placement of a camera; it is presently being evaluated.
Councilmember Malsin seconded the motion by Councilmember
Gross.
At this time, Mayor Silbiger expressed concerns regarding
the extension of a single bid contract to Redflex and why
this item was not put out to bid. Mayor Silbiger proposed
the following substitute motion: Continue the contract with
Redflex for one year and send it out for public bid during
this time.
There was no second to Mayor Silbiger i s motion.
3March 26, 2007
Item PH-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH REDFLEX TO CONTINUE
PROVIDING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT (RED LIGHT
CAMERA) PROGRAM, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT AT
THE INTERSECTION APPROACHES AND DATA RETRIEVAL AND
STORAGE;
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW AND/OR APPROVE
THE AGREEMENT AS TO FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY; AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PHOTO
ENFORCED INTERSECTION APPROACHES BY SIX (6) FOR
TWENTY (20) REMAINING APPROACHES.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Rose
NOES: Mayor Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Item L-1
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #10 Dated March 9, 2007 and Issue #11
Dated March 16, 2007.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletins.
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4March 26, 2007
Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLE\L SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2 AND C-3.
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Item C-I
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Treasurer's Report of Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD OF MARCH 3, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 16, 2007.
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Item C-3
Approval of Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 2007; THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED
SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2007; AND THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2007 AS SUBMITTED.
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Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-6, A-7, A-8, A-9 AND A-10.
Item A-6
Approve Final Plans and Specifications and Authorize
Advertising for Bids for the Fire Station #3 Project,
P-857.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
FIRE STATION #3 PROJECT, P-857; AND
2.AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE FIRE STATION #3
PROJECT, P-857.
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Item A-7
Approve Budget Amendments to Allocate Proposition C 20%
Local Return Funds and Sewer Enterprise Funds to the
Residential Overlay Program, P-863.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE PROPOSITION
C 20% LOCAL RETURN FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00
TO BUDGET LINE ITEM (ACCOUNT #42400863) FOR
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PROGRAM, P-863; AND
2.APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $270,000.00
FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND TO THE BUDGET LINE ITEM
(ACCOUNT #20400863) FOR RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PROGRAM,
P-863.
A 4/5TH VOTE IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS.
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Item A-8
Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services
Agreements with Max Paetzold and Barry Kurtz to Provide
Support to the Traffic Engineering Section in its Review of
Regional and Local Development Projects.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH MAX PAETZOLD AND BARRY KURTZ TO
SUPPORT THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SECTION IN ITS REVIEW
OF REGIONAL AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS FOLLOWS:
1)INCREASE THE "NOT TO EXCEED" AMOUNT BY $28,000.00;
2)INCREASE THE CURRENT RATE OF $75 PER HOUR TO $90 PER
HOUR EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007; AND 3)EXTEND THE TERM OF
THE AGREEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2007; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item A-9
Authorization to Increase the Existing Purchase Order for
Security Guard Services in the Veterans Memorial Complex to
Include an Additional Amount of $7,500.00.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE STAFF TO INCREASE THE
EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER FOR PRESTIGE SECURITY SERVICES,
CURRENTLY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00, TO INCLUDE
AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $7,500.00, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$17,500.00.
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7March 26, 2007
Item A-10
Approval of Amendment to Existing Professional Services
Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. to
Provide Environmental Services in Support of the City's
Stormwater and Urban Runoff Program (P-497).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES,
INC. TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN
SUPPORT OF THE CITY'S STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
AND DISCHARGE PROGRAM UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, FOR AN
ADDITIONAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $49,423.00; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-5
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing New Taxicab Rates
Within the City, Providing for the Posting Thereof and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2006-R007.
Crystal. Alexander, City Treasurer gave the staff report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Fred Schell, representing Independent Taxi Owners
Association
Teshome Tektelsion
Techane Tekesle, representing Culver City Yellow Taxi
Martin Shatouchyan
8March 26, 2007
Item A-5
(continued)
Discussion ensued regarding automatically readjusting
taxicab rates when the City of Los Angeles does;
feasibility of accepting taxicab inspections completed by
neighboring cities, rather than the Police Department
performing inspections; and concerns regarding cleanliness
and punctuality of taxicabs.
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager responded that he will meet
with the Police Chief and the City Treasurer regarding
these issues and will either agendize discussion and/or
respond with a report to the City Council.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R010 ESTABLISHING NEW
TAXICAB RATES WITHIN THE CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE
POSTING THEREOF AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
2006-R007;
2.DIRECT STAFF TO AGENDIZE DISCUSSION REGARDING RATE
EQUALIZATION WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES.
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9March 26, 2007
Item A-1
1) Informational Report on Status of Discussions with 4-Con
Engineering, Inc. and California Landscape and Design, dba
California SkateParks, Regarding the Cost for Construction
of the Skateboard Park Project P-830; and 2) Authorize
Staff to Submit an Application for Proposition 40 Roberti-
Z-Berg Harris Block Grant Funds in the Amount of
$107,980.00 for the Culver City Skateboard Park Project
(P-830).
Mater Gaspar, Engineering Manager gave the staff report_
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jeff Cooper
Nokolai Samarin, representing CA Skateparks
Discussion ensued regarding Council concerns regarding the
performance by Site Design, the consulting firm hired to
design the skateboard park; feasibility of bidding the
project again; and Council interest in exploring the
potential of naming rights for the new skateboard park.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1 RECEIVE THE INFORMATIONAL REPORT OF THE STATUS OF
DISCUSSIONS WITH 4-CON ENGINEERING, INC. AND
CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN, DBA CALIFORNIA
SKATEPARKS, REGARDING THE COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SKATEBOARD PARK PROJECT P-830; AND
2. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMITT AN APPLICATION FOR
PROPOSITION 40 ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,908.00.
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Item A-2
Adoption of a Resolution Proclaiming April as Sexual
Assault Awareness Month and April 25, 2007 as Denim Day.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager gave the staff report.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Kibi Anderson, representing Peace Over Violence.
At this time, the following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING
APRIL, 2007 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH AND APRIL 25,
2007 AS DENIM DAY IN THE CITY OF CULVER CITY.
At this time, Councilmember Rose expressed concerns
regarding proclamations being turned into political
statements.
Councilmember Gross requested support to agendize
discussion regarding looking at a policy that when
proclamations are issued, they be issued to entities
located in Culver City.
Councilmember Gross then proposed the following amendment:
adopt a resolution declaring April, 2007 as Sexual Assault
Awareness Month and April 25, 2007 as Denim Day in the City
of Culver City; and that staff be directed to arrange for
individuals who deal with this issue to be recipients of
the proclamation.
Councilmember Rose seconded the amended motion.
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Item A-2
(continued)
The following vote was taken on the amended motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING
APRIL, 2007 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH AND APRIL 25,
2007 AS DENIM DAY IN THE CITY OF CULVER CITY; AND THAT
STAFF BE DIRECTED TO ARRANGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DEAL WITH
THIS ISSUE TO BE RECIPIENTS OF THE PROCLAMATION.
AYES: Councilmembers Gross, Malsin, Silbiger
NOES: Councilmembers Corlin, Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
At this time, Christopher Armenta, City Clerk clarified
that Councilmember Malsin was the maker of the original
motion.
At this time, Councilmember Malsin requested a
reconsideration of the vote.
Councilmember Gross agreed to separate her motion.
The following vote was taken on the original motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R009
DECLARING APRIL, 2007 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH AND
APRIL 25, 2007 AS DENIM DAY IN THE CITY OF CULVER CITY.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Silbiger
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The following motion was made and voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THE PROCLAMATION
IS PRESENTED, THAT STAFF ATTEMPT TO ARRANGE FOR SOMEONE WHO
WORKS WITH THESE ISSUES IN CULVER CITY TO RECEIVE THE
PROCLAMATION.
12March 26, 2007
Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 9:30 P.M.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 9:40 P.M., with
all Members present.
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Item A-3
Discussion of the Agenda Item Pending List and the
Tentative Agendas
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager recommended that this item be
postponed and be brought back at a future date.
The City Council concurred with the request.
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Item A-11
Consideration of a Fee Waiver Request Made for the Culver
City Car Show.
Councilmember Malsin recused himself from this discussion
because it relates to the Exchange Club and he is the
incoming President of the Exchange Club. Councilmember
Malsin left the dais.
Councilmember Gross mentioned that she is a member of the
Exchange Club but not an officer. She mentioned that
Councilmember Corlin and Councilmember Rose are also
members.
Glenn Heald, Associate Analyst, gave the staff report.
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Item A-11
(continued)
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jeff Cooper
Bill Reid
Councilmember Rose stated he cannot support this item due
to the fact that the monies could be spent on City
departments.
Councilmember Gross proposed a motion that the fee waiver
request of $15,000.00 for the Culver City Car Show be
approved.
At this time, Jeff Cooper responded to Council inquiries
regarding placement of portable toilets at locations other
than in front of businesses; not placing competing vendors
in front of businesses; and request by the Downtown
Business Association that the event be moved to a different
Saturday.
Discussion ensued regarding the fee waiver, which is
estimated at $15,000.00; and why the fee waiver is the same
amount as requested last year.
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager suggested that the fee waiver
be included in the discussions regarding the upcoming City
budget and that the fee waiver be reduced to $12,000.00 for
this year's event.
Councilmember Gross amended her motion to approve a fee
waiver of $12,000.00.
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Item A-11
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REDUCE THE FEE WAIVER AMOUNT
TO $12,000.00 FOR THE CULVER CITY CAR SHOW.
AYES: Councilmembers Carlin, Gross, Silbiger
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Malsin
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Malsin returned to the dais.
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Item A-4
1) Approval of the New Classification Specification for
Chief Financial Officer; and 2) Adoption of a Resolution
Adopting a Revised Classification and Salary Plan to
Include the Position of Chief Financial Officer and
Rescinding Resolution No 2006-R075.
Councilmember Gross requested that the motion be split.
Following discussion, the following was made and voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE NEW CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE
POSITION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; AND
2.DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK, IN THE NEAR FUTURE, THE
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED CLASSIFICATION AND
SALARY PLAN TO INCLUDE THE POSITION OF CHIEF
FINANCIAL OFFICER AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION
2006-R075.
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15March 26, 2007
Public Comment for 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 MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Copy of a newspaper article from The Lethbridge Herald
regarding the unveiling of a tile mural recognizing
Lethbridge, Canada at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager:
• Starting tomorrow, the City Council will receive an
unofficial update of what occurred at Council
meetings. This will also be posted on the City's web
site.
• No meetings will be held on April 2 and April 3. A
joint meeting with the Planning Commission is
scheduled for April 4.
• Will be providing a list of policy and administrative
items from the recent retreat. Will be providing a
report regarding the status of the administrative
items.
• Mayor's Luncheon will be held on March 28, 2007.
• Commented on recent visit to Washington D.C. with
Councilmember Corlin and Councilmember Malsin. Met
with Culver City's federal representatives.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:40 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Geraldine
("Jeri") Clarke, mother of Tony Clarke, Senior Account
Clerk in the City Treasurer's Office; and John Gaines,
former Councilmember in the City of El Segundo, to an
Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on April 4, 2007.
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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 , 2007
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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CITY COUNCIL
April 4, 2007
6:00 P.M.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Carlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Martha Tucker.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Amanda Copeland, submitted a copy of a letter she sent to
the Superintendent of the Culver City Unified School
District questioning the retention of a law firm which she
alleges has performed illegal practices regarding special
education matters.
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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 with the Planning Commission
Item J-1
Staff Presentation of Draft Specific Plan Provision and
Conceptual Plans for Catalytic Development Projects.
The Planning Commission convened its meeting. Planning
Commissioners present were Maureen Muranaka; John Kuechle,
David Rockwell and Marcus Tiggs. Planning Commissioner
Andrew Weissman was an excused absence.
Mayor Silbiger chaired the discussion.
Thomas Gorham, Deputy Community Development
Director/Planning Manager gave an overview of this item.
David Alpaugh, from the consulting firm of Johnson Fein,
gave the background and origins of the Specific Plan. Mr.
Alpaugh discussed the public workshops which have been
held. Topics covered at the workshops include what makes a
great neighborhood; neighborhood building; and the future
of Washington/National area. Mr. Alpaugh concluded by
discussing the opportunities of transit-oriented
development.
Thomas Gorham, Deputy Community Development
Director/Planning Manager, discussed the seven planning
principles established for the Washington/National Specific
Plan.
2April 4, 2007
Item J-I
(continued)
Susan Yun, Senior Planner, discussed the EIR process for
the Washington/National Specific Plan. Ms. Yun clarified
that the EIR is both a program EIR, which will address the
anticipated impacts of implementing the Specific Plan; and
a project EIR, which will address the impacts of the three
catalytic projects currently proposed.
John Rivera, Senior Management Analyst, discussed the
infrastructure study to evaluate the potential effects on
existing utilities and public services from the proposed
developments.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer,
discussed the traffic analysis as part of the EIR. Mr.
Herbertson also discussed infrastructure financing options,
specifically Community Facilities Assessment Districts.
Susan Yun, Senior Planner, discussed financial issues,
specifically cost recovery and fiscal impacts of the
adoption of the Specific Plan.
Thomas Gorham, Deputy Community Development
Director/Planning Manager, discussed parallel actions to
implement the proposed Specific Plan. These include
General Plan text and map amendment; Zoning Code text and
map amendment; height exception; City subdivision ordinance
amendment; and the Exposition Station Area Design for
Development amendment.
David Alpaugh from Johnson Fein gave an overview of the
three catalytic development projects. Mr. Alpaugh
discussed the Triangle Site Mixed Use - Transit Oriented
Development. Susan Yun, Senior Planner, discussed the
Edwards Czuker Mixed Use Development (former Spartan Supply
site) and the Brentwood/Fairchild Mixed Use Development
(prior car dealership site).
Thomas Gorham, Deputy Community Development
Director/Planning Manager, concluded the presentation by
giving an update of the status of the project. Mr. Gorham
discussed major milestones to achieve and planned public
outreach.
3April 4, 2007
Item J-1
(continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council/Planning Commission:
K.C. Smith, representing Conquest Student Housing
Vince Motyl
Linda Shaninian
At this time, the City Council and the Planning Commission
discussed the proposed catalytic development projects.
Issues raised include open space provisions; parking
concerns; location of the Transit Plaza; alternate plans
for financing; and concerns regarding the timeline for
public hearings and Planning Commission review.
Further discussion ensued regarding density bonus and
height bonus issues; impact of the project on the remainder
of the City; concerns that the parcels in the City of Los
Angeles still have not been acquired by the developer; and
traffic mitigation efforts.
Following discussion, the Planning Commission adjourned its
meeting.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
NO action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
act—i-o-n—w
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Has learned that if a city appeals its Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers, it may raise
the allocation for neighboring cities.
• Requested support to issue a commendation to two
firefighter/paramedics who were involved in a rescue
at the Doverwood Condominiums.
The City Council concurred with the request.
• Requested a report from staff regarding Sony
Imageworks possibly moving to New Mexico and taking
100 personnel from Culver City.
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5April 4, 2007
Adjournment
further bus4laes-aT—at--=9—:-5-0 P.M, the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a Regular Meeting to be
held on April 9, 2007.
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Ela Valladares
DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2007
GARY SILDIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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