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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE April 8, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Weissman called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 5:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: Chief of Police
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: Various Underground Pipelines Throughout the City
City Negotiators: City Manager John Nachbar; Assistant City
Manager Martin R. Cole
Other Parties Negotiators: Chevron, Conoco-Phillips,
Exxon/Mobil, Plains Exploration and Production Company, Shell
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Marco Campobasso v. City of Culver City
Case No. BC497015
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) April 8, 2013
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CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
CS-5 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Alhambra and 46 Other Cities v. County of Los Angeles,
Case No. BS 116375
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:16 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Weissman indicated there was nothing to report from
closed session.
{Note from the City Clerk: The City Council did not discuss
Item CS-2 during 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 Fred Yglesias.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Mayor Weissman reported that the City was working on revising
the outdated oil drilling ordinance.
Sherry Jordan, Project Manager, announced a new website
accessible from the City website with information related to
the Inglewood Oil Field; the release of the Discussion Draft
Regulations relating to oil drilling operations in the Culver
City portion of the Inglewood Oil Field; a community meeting to April 8, 2013
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comment on the Discussion Draft to be held in 30 days; she
discussed noticing procedures and the formal adoption process;
she indicated that written comments should be submitted to her
by June 3, 2013; she provided her contact information; and she
encouraged anyone interested in receiving information to sign
up on the notification list.
Mayor Weissman discussed the process so far and thanked staff
for their hard work.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reported attending the South Coast
Air Quality Management meeting with Sherry Jordan and the City
Attorney where she spoke on behalf of the City in support of a
requirement for notification of what chemicals are used and
what kind of air emissions happen in the region during
production, and she reported that the rule was subsequently
adopted.
Councilmember Clarke announced events on April 21 including
CicLAvia; Earth Day at the Star Eco Station; and a Culver City
PTA fundraiser event.
Councilmember O’Leary announced events on April 20 honoring
Albert and Ursula Vera and in memory of Father Richard Gleason
at Saint Augustine’s Parish Hall to benefit S.A.V.E.S., and the
Artworks fundraiser at Fresh Paint Art Gallery to benefit
Farragut School.
Mayor Weissman reported that items A-2 and A-3 would not be
acted upon but would come back for consideration at a future
date.
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This item was taken out of order.
Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment. April 8, 2013
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The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Ken Ruben discussed an article he distributed to
Councilmembers regarding the unsuccessful Expo robbery on
April 7; the original trains in the City; and he thanked
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Martin Cole for his
efforts.
Beverly Powell and Sophia Holman, Star Eco Station, invited
everyone to attend their 13
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Annual Children’s Earth Day
event on April 21 noting that it would be partially run by
solar power.
Councilmember O’Leary encouraged everyone to attend the very
popular event.
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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 SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR MARCH 16, 2013 – MARCH 29, 2013.
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Consent Calendar
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that Councilmember Clarke had transmitted some non-
substantive corrections to the minutes that staff verified
and made.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-7.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes April 8, 2013
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF MARCH 26, 2013 AS AMENDED.
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Item C-2
Authorization to Solicit Proposals for a Safe Routes to School
Coordinator for the City’s Federal Non-Infrastructure Safe
Routes to School Grant Program
Councilmember Sahli-Wells thanked staff for their hard work.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL COORDINATOR TO BE HIRED
AS PART OF THE CITY’S FEDERAL NON-INFRASTRUCTURE SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM.
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Item C-3
1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Griffith Company 2)
Authorization to File the Notice of Completion; and (3)
Authorization to Release the Retention Payment after Expiration
of the 35-day Lien Period for the Construction of the Jefferson
Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Improvements Project at
Hetzler Road, P-956
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, GRIFFITH
COMPANY, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE JEFFERSON BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN
AND BICYCLE ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT HETZLER ROAD, P-956;
AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR RECORDATION; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF $28,840 IN RETENTION FUNDS TO
GRIFFITH COMPANY FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN
PERIOD.
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Item C-4 April 8, 2013
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Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with AboveNet, Inc. for Use of the Public Right of Way
along Washington Boulevard and National Boulevard
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ABOVENET; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Sewer User’s
Service Charge and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s
Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SEWER
USER’S SERVICE CHARGE AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014.
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Item C-6
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Direct Billing for the
Collection of the Sewer User’s Service Charges for the Purpose
of Properly Assessing Each Parcel of Real Property in the City
its Proportionate Share of Said Costs Pursuant to Culver City
Municipal Code Section 5.02.035.E
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DIRECT
BILLING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE SEWER USER’S SERVICE CHARGES
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPERLY ASSESSING EACH PARCEL OF REAL
PROPERTY IN THE CITY ITS PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF SAID COSTS
PURSUANT TO CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.02.035.E.
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Item C-7
(1) Approval of Side Letters of Agreement with the Culver City
Employees Association, the Culver City Management Group, the
Culver City Police Management Group, the Culver City Police
Officers’ Association, the Culver City Fire Management Group,
and the Culver City Firefighters’ Association; (2) Adoption of
Resolutions Approving Related Amendments to the Respective
Memorandums of Understanding Consistent with the Side Letters
of Agreement; and (3) Adoption of Resolutions Approving
Respective Classification and Salary Plans for Safety Employees
and Miscellaneous Employees
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CULVER CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE CULVER CITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, THE
CULVER CITY POLICE MANAGEMENT GROUP, THE CULVER CITY POLICE
OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, THE CULVER CITY FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP
AND THE CULVER CITY FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION; AND,
2. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING RELATED AMENDMENTS TO THE
RESPECTIVE MOUS OF THE CULVER CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE
CULVER CITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, THE CULVER CITY POLICE MANAGEMENT
GROUP, THE CULVER CITY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, THE CULVER
CITY FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP AND THE CULVER CITY FIREFIGHTERS’
ASSOCIATION, CONSISTENT WITH THE SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT;
AND,
3. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING RESPECTIVE CLASSIFICATION AND
SALARY PLANS FOR SAFETY EMPLOYEES (CULVER CITY POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION, CULVER CITY POLICE MANAGEMENT GROUP, CULVER CITY
FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP AND THE CULVER CITY FIREFIGHTERS’
ASSOCIATION) AND MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES (CULVER CITY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION AND THE CULVER CITY MANAGEMENT GROUP).
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
PUBLIC HEARING – (1) Discussion of Linwood E. Howe Safe Routes
to School Project, and (2) (If Desired) Direction to the City
Manager Related Thereto
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reported that since she lives in the
area she had spoken to the City Attorney who determined that
there would not be a conflict of interest, but she indicated
that in order to be overly cautious she would refrain from
voting on those intersections that were within 500 feet of her
home.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineering Manager, provided a summary of
the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING.
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jim Shanman, Walk ‘n Rollers, expressed support for the plan
outlined by Mr. Garcia.
Yvonne McLauchlan, Hiking Vikings, discussed the Safe Routes to
School Committee; community involvement; she expressed support
for the proposed improvements; and she presented a petition in
support of the changes.
Gayle Haberman, Linwood Howe parent, expressed support for the
plan and thanked the City for working with the community;
discussed speeding on Braddock; traffic calming measures; and
curb extensions.
Katherine Wolf, Linwood Howe parent, provided background on
herself; discussed her dream of taking her son to school; and
she expressed support for the proposed plan. April 8, 2013
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Karim Sahli, his sons, and their friend Sam, all expressed
support for the proposed changes.
Leah Nico, Linwood Howe parent, expressed support for the
proposal.
Cary Anderson provided video of cars regularly running the stop
sign at Farragut and Irving; he discussed the narrowing; the
comfort of drivers executing turns at project intersections;
concern that drivers are already comfortable going through the
stop signs; the grant money; enforcement; exceptions made for
the Exchange Club; and he asked that it be stipulated that the
grant money would not be taken up by overtime but used for
parking enforcement instead.
Chelsea Schneider, Culver City Unified School District, felt
the Safe Routes to School plan would keep students safe; she
discussed the Hiking Vikings; and she reported issues at Ince
and Lucerne.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read a written comment
submitted by:
Disa Lindgren
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
when the project would begin and conclude; Fire Department
support; negative comments; changing opposition to support;
visualizing the changes; enforcement; the non-infrastructure
grant; public input; area traffic; timing of the grant;
reductions to pollution; promoting exercise; the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan Grant; and appreciation to staff for
being responsive to community needs.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
1) A REDUCTION OF NEARLY ALL CURB-EXTENSIONS FROM SIX FEET,
DOWN TO FOUR FEET; AND
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DRIVE/DUQUESNE AVENUE (THE RIGHT TURN FROM SOUTHBOUND DUQUESNE
AVENUE ONTO WESTBOUND BRADDOCK DRIVE), THE PROPOSED PHYSICAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE OTHER THREE CORNERS OF THIS INTERSECTION
REMAIN PART OF THE PROJECT, AND THE CURB-EXTENSIONS ARE
PROPOSED TO BE REDUCED FROM SIX FEET DOWN TO FOUR FEET, ONE
EXCEPTION BEING THAT THE CURB-EXTENSION AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
WILL BE LONGER SO THAT ITS CURB ALIGNS WITH THE CURB EXTENSION
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER; AND
3) AT INTERSECTIONS WITH ONE-WAY STREETS (SUCH AS AT A
STREET/VAN BUREN PLACE, BRADDOCK DRIVE/IRVING PLACE, FARRAGUT
DRIVE/IRVING PLACE, AND FARRAGUT DRIVE/VAN BUREN PLACE), THE
CURB-EXTENSIONS ARE PROPOSED TO BE OF A LONGER LENGTH DUE TO
THE LACK OF SOME OF THE TURNING MOVEMENTS.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
1) NEW PERPENDICULAR CURB RAMPS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF
BRADDOCK DRIVE/LINCOLN AVENUE BUT NO CURB EXTENSIONS ARE
PROPOSED; AND
2) NEW HIGH-VISIBILITY CROSSWALKS AND ADVANCED STOP BARS ARE
PROPOSED FOR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGUERA STREET/LUCERNE AVENUE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: SAHLI-WELLS
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Action Items
Item A-1
Appointment of Members to the Finance Advisory Committee
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Alejandro Lara provided background on himself and thanked the
City Council for their consideration.
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Steve Reitzfeld discussed his previous experience serving on
the Landlord Tenant Mediation Committees.
Michel Chaghouri thanked the City Council for their consideration.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
Marcus Tiggs had indicated that in the event he were to be
appointed to the Finance Advisory Committee, he would
immediately resign from the Fiesta La Ballona Committee.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
appointment protocol; the Brown Act; business applicants vs.
resident applicants; appreciation to the applicants and to the
City for agreeing to create the committee; applicant
experience; the committee as a whole; not always using the same
people; the process; and support for individual candidates.
After significant discussion, the City Council considered the
following motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPOINT CRYSTAL ALEXANDER TO FILL (RESIDENT) OFFICE #1 FOR A
TERM, EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2016;
2. APPOINT ALEJANDRO LARA TO FILL (RESIDENT) OFFICE #2 FOR A
TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2016;
3. APPOINT STEVE REITZFELD TO FILL (RESIDENT) OFFICE #3 FOR A
TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2014;
4. APPOINT GORAN ERIKSSON TO FILL (BUSINESS COMMUNITY) OFFICE
#4 FOR A TERM, EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2016;
5. APPOINT RICHARD HIBBS TO FILL (BUSINESS COMMUNITY) OFFICE #5
FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2016;
6. APPOINT DAVID TROVATO TO FILL (BUSINESS COMMUNITY) OFFICE #6
FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2014;
7. APPOINT DESMOND BURNS TO FILL (STAFF LEVEL BARGAINING GROUP)
OFFICE #7 FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2014;
8. APPOINT ALLAN AZRAN TO FILL (MANAGEMENT LEVEL BARGAINING
GROUP) OFFICE #8 FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2014; AND
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9. APPOINT SEAN KEARNEY TO FILL (CCUSD) OFFICE #9 FOR A TERM
EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2014.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells discussed the upcoming budget process
and she indicated that she was open to listening to any ideas
from Committee members.
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Item A-2
Consideration of a Recommendation from the Parks, Recreation
and Community Services (PRCS) Commission to Establish a
PRCS Commission Fundraising Subcommittee
This item was not considered.
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Item A-3
Discussion of Policy Considerations Related to Locating Bicycle
Sharing Stations, Including the Example of Such a Station on
Washington Boulevard, and Direction to the City Manager Related
Thereto
This item was not considered.
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Item A-4
(1) Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Boulevard
Music to Produce a Minimum of Four Concerts During the 2013
Summer Months for the Culver City Boulevard Music Festival, and
(2) Discussion of Options for Additional Concerts
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
There was no response.
Mayor Weissman read an email he received from Ken Kaufman,
former president of the Downtown Business Association, and
owner of City Tavern and Rush Street.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
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additional City funds; fundraising efforts; the importance of
building momentum and energy; the difficulty of measuring the
success of the concerts; the Culver City brand; cost savings by
not having the fireworks show; additional money potentially
available from the Cultural Trust Fund; and costs per concert.
Discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers and Gary
Mandell regarding cost break down for each concert;
sponsorships; the producer’s fee; artist fees; bridging the gap
between the previous version of the concert series and the
current version; national acts vs. local acts; double booking;
publicity for Boulevard Music; the amount of money to be raised
by Mr. Mandell; the total amount of money necessary to do six
concerts; and other events requesting support from the City.
Councilmember Clarke moved to support 1A, B, C and D in the
staff report. Councilmember O’Leary seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Cooper asserted that the concert festival was a
proven entity and he expressed support for adding two
additional concerts.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells expressed support for the concert
series and requested a second motion for six concerts.
Vice Mayor Cooper proposed a substitute motion that there be
six concerts in the series at a total cost of $17,143.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells seconded the motion.
Further discussion continued regarding clarification that
$7,866 has already been budgeted and there is a potential of
$5,000 additional from the Cultural Trust Fund; the production
fee; the price per additional concert; and seeking additional
sponsorships.
Councilmember Clarke suggested an amendment to the substitute
motion to add the words ‘in an amount not to exceed’.
Gary Mandell suggested that any additional fundraising efforts
could be put toward talent.
Vice Mayor Cooper accepted the amendment to the motion so long
as any additional monies raised by Mr. Mandell would be put
toward the performers. Councilmember Sahli-Wells accepted the
amendment as seconder of the motion.
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MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1A. DETERMINE THAT THE CRITERIA FOR CITY SPONSORSHIP HAVE BEEN
MET AND DESIGNATE THE 2013 CULVER CITY BOULEVARD MUSIC FESTIVAL
AS A CITY SPONSORED EVENT; AND,
1B. APPROVE AN MOU WITH GARY MANDELL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE
FESTIVAL; AND,
1C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
1D. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF TWO CONCERTS TO BE ADDED AT A
COST OF $4,822/CONCERT FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $17,143 WITH
ANY ADDITIONAL MONIES RAISED THROUGH FUNDRAISING TO BE PUT
TOWARD THE PERFORMERS. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS
NOES: O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Item A-5
Consideration of Advocacy Positions to Convey the City
Council’s Position on Guns, Including: S. 150 (Proposal by
Senator Feinstein to Ban Assault Rifles); Mayors Against
Illegal Guns; Americans for Responsible Solutions; and
President Obama’s Gun Violence Reduction Executive Orders- Now
is the Time
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Margot Bennett, Women Against Gun Violence, provided background
on the organization; discussed gun regulation laws of other
states; the need for a national plan; and she expressed support
for Senator Feinstein’s ban on assault rifles. April 8, 2013
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Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read a written comment
submitted by:
Margaret and Disa Lindgren
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
two comments for the item had been received as part of the
motion for receipt of correspondence.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
changes to the legislation; developing principles that have
City Council support; the letter prepared by the U.S.
Conference of Mayors in January 2013; the position of the City
Council; support for specific measures in the staff report;
amendments; SB 150; Senator Reed’s Bill; Culver City statistics
regarding violence involving guns for the past five years;
surrounding jurisdictions; the importance of effective
nationwide legislation; concern with specific policy
provisions; tracing guns; picking specific statements to agree
with; and legal vs. illegal guns.
Margot Bennett discussed illegal guns; Mayors Against Illegal
Guns; and she suggested that the City Council could not pick
and choose which statements to agree with.
Mayor Weissman suggested striking the word ‘all’ in the
statement ‘support all local, state and legislative efforts
that target illegal guns.’
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR WEISSMAN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT, AS ITS POLICY
ON PREVENTION OF GUN VIOLENCE, THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS’
OPEN LETTER OF JANUARY 28, 2013.
Council Member Sahli-Wells voiced her support for the other
measures in addition to the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ open
letter and inquired if there would be an opportunity for
additional motions after this motion was addressed. Mayor
Weissman responded that Council Member Sahli-Wells could
propose any additional motions she desired.
THE ABOVE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SAHLI-WELLS TO SUPPORT SENATOR
FEINSTEIN’S ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN OF 2013.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding support for specific bills; what is covered under the
principles that the City Council has expressed support for;
direction to staff; concern with joining a coalition; what the
motion encompasses; Mayors Against Illegal Guns; the proposal
by President Obama; jurisdiction; making a statement regarding
the position of the City on gun violence; concern with taking a
stand on executive actions; and the process.
Council Member Sahli-Wells inquired if the action taken by the
City Council would encompass the other proposals. Assistant to
the City Manager Shelly Wolfberg responded that the Council’s
action would allow the staff to draft a letter for the Mayor’s
signature in support of the Giffords’ proposal and the Reid
Bill. It would also provide guidance on certain State
legislation.
City Manager Nachbar clarified that the action taken by the
City Council would not include sufficient guidance to sign-on
to the Mayor’s Against Illegal Guns Statement of Principles.
Council Member Sahli-Wells inquired if the Council’s action
would allow the City to support the President’s Proposal – Now
is the Time Executive Actions.
Council Member Clarke indicated the principles adopted by the
City Council would be consistent with some of the elements of
the President’s proposal.
Council Member Sahli-Wells asked for her colleagues’ support to
specifically support the President’s 23 executive actions to
reduce gun violence.
THE MOTION ABOVE DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Discussion ensued amongst the Council Members regarding the
President’s proposals; support of the President’s proposals;
need to support the other proposals contained in the agenda
item; the unclear significance of each one of the 23 proposals,
the possibility of returning the item to staff for further
research, confusion of the need to sign on to the various
groups’ specific proposals; letting the public know where the
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violence.
Councilmember Clarke moved to table the item. There was no
second. Councilmember Clarke withdrew his motion.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells moved that the City Council support
President Obama’s Gun Violence Reduction Law Executive Orders
entitled Now Is The the Time. The motion died for lack of a
second.
Councilmember Clarke suggested that the City Council move to
congratulate President Obama for forcefully articulating a set
of issues that deal with gun violence without actually saying
the Council y supports every particular item.
There was no support for the suggestion.
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Item A-6
(1) Consideration of the Amount of In-Kind Assistance for and
Possible City Sponsorship of the Event; (2) (If Desired)
Approval of Street Closures Related to the Train 4 Autism
Culver City 5K/10K Run Walk Event; (3) (If Desired) Approval of
a Related License Agreement; and (4) Provide General Direction
Related to the Number of Annual Large Scale Events Requiring
Street Closures
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Mayor Weissman received clarification that hard costs on the
day of the event would be paid for by the organizers, including
costs for police officers.
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tim Bomba clarified the exact route of the race and that the
event was formerly sponsored by Sporteve, and he noted that The
Education Foundation would be a beneficiary of the event.
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Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
frequency of these types of events; feedback from area
residents and businesses; and impacts to streets.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells moved that the City Council not
consider all events but support the proposed event.
Councilmember O’Leary indicated that the event would negatively
affect his business but he would support it anyway.
Additional discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers and
Mr. Bomba regarding the Downtown Business Association; the
process; notification to businesses along the route; time and
length of the race; and clarification that the streets were
open before 11 a.m. last time and access was available via side
streets.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF IN-KIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
PROVIDE TO TRAIN 4 AUTISM RELATED TO THE 2013 TRAIN 4 AUTISM
CULVER CITY 5K/10K RUNNING RACE EVENT TO BE $2,679; AND,
2. APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURES ON CULVER BOULEVARD AND
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD FROM VENICE BOULEVARD TO CENTER STREET AND
STREET CLOSURES FOR ALL NORTH/SOUTH RUNNING STREETS AT CULVER
AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARDS; AND,
3. DESIGNATE THE 2013 TRAIN 4 AUTISM CULVER CITY 5K/10K RUNNING
RACE EVENT AS A CITY SPONSORED EVENT; AND,
4. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TRAIN 4
AUTISM FOR THE USE OF MEDIA PARK AND CITY PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY;
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.
Further discussion ensued regarding direction on frequency of
events; costs; including the discussion in the budget process;
creating a policy to provide better information to entities
interested in holding an event; and frequency of events.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed Safe Routes to School; northbound cut
through traffic on Irving; width of the street; the route taken
by the Fire Department; he suggested slowing down traffic on
Irving; he expressed concern with drivers that do not stop at
the stop sign at Farragut; and he proposed adding a stop sign
to slow down traffic and potentially prevent accidents.
Mayor Weissman verified that Lieutenant Iizuka had noted the
information.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Clarke
• Wished the Mayor and his wife a Happy Birthday and
wished the Mayor good luck at the State of the City
address
Items from Mayor Weissman
• Indicated that this was his last meeting as Mayor and
he had enjoyed serving the City
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:26 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Monday, April 22
2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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April 8, 2013
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE April 22, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Weissman called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: Chief of Police
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Administrative Appeal to State Water Resources Control
Board of NPDES MS4 Permit; SWRCB/OCC File A-2236
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
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April 22, 2013
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:03 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Weissman indicated there was nothing to report from
closed session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rick Tuttle.
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Presentations
Item P-2
(Out of Sequence)
Presentation of a Commendation on the Occasion of the 40th
Anniversary of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP)
Mayor Weissman presented the proclamation.
Councilmember O’Leary announced that volunteer Mary Levelle
had received a commendation from President Obama for her
work at the VA hospital.
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Item P-1
Presentation of a Proclamation in Honor of Earth Day
Councilmember Sahli-Wells presented the proclamation to
Cathi Vargas.
Cathi Vargas, Environmental Coordinator, thanked the City
for the work done to help the environment. April 22, 2013
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
the application period for City Commissions, Committees and
Boards opened on April 18, 2013 and additional information is
available on the City website or by calling the City Clerk’s
Office.
Chief of Police Donald Pederson discussed the event at the
EcoStation in honor of Earth Day; he thanked the City Council
for their leadership in making the CicLAVia event happen and
those who staffed the event; and he noted that CicLAVia was a
large event and in light of the events in Boston, he encouraged
anyone who hears or sees anything that concerns them to alert
the police.
Councilmember O’Leary commended a vigilant employee at a local
restaurant that recognized someone from a wanted photograph and
alerted Culver City Police who were then able to apprehend the
suspect.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF GERDA MELMAN,
MOTHER OF JEFF MELMAN.
Councilmember Clarke wished everyone a Happy Earth Day;
discussed local events; thanked those who worked to make Culver
City a successful hub for CicLAVia; reported that he and
Councilmember Sahli-Wells had taken a tour of the State Water
Project; and he thanked the Sister City Committee noting that
he would be participating in the Sister City exchange with
Kaizuka, Japan.
Vice Mayor Cooper invited everyone to the 10
th
Annual Culver
City Car Show and the 10
th
Annual Fire Department Pancake
Breakfast, both on May 11th.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells announced a Community Advisory Panel
meeting to comprehensively review the Community Standards
District that regulates oil drilling for the Inglewood Oil
Fields on April 25 at Kenneth Hahn Park; she discussed the
success of CicLAVia; the annual PTA Awards for Culver City
Unified School District; the Earth Day event at Linwood Howe April 22, 2013
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School; and The Green Five Initiative.
Councilmember O’Leary suggested that The Green Five song be
posted on the City’s website.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Eric Sims, Downtown Business Association, discussed the
success of CicLAVia, he thanked all those involved for
helping to make the event go smoothly, and he noted that
economic development was alive and well in Culver City.
Jose Munoz, Culver City Little League, distributed pictures
to Councilmembers and expressed concern with safety and the
lack of response by the City to alleviate the condition of
the fields due to gopher issues.
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services, discussed work done by staff to address
the issue and tentative agreements from discussions with
Culver City Little League.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
addressing the problem in the short term since the season is
winding down.
Elena Sweda Neff discussed Earth Day; comments made by Mayor
Bloomberg in New York City; the plastic bag ban; the need to
adapt quickly; short term solutions vs. long-term
consequences; fracking; the environmental review process;
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disposable bags; and she encouraged the City to challenge
the status quo.
Sandrine Cassidy Schmitt, Ballona Creek Renaissance, invited
everyone to help clean up Ballona Creek at the Centinela
Bridge on April 27.
Mary Beth Trautwein, Rediscover Center, reported that they
work on Earth Day issues all year round and she discussed
their use of trash for education purposes.
Councilmember Clarke encouraged anyone that had things to
dispose of to donate them to the Rediscover Center.
Prisca Gloor expressed disappointment that the City Council
had not endorsed four items on the gun-violence agenda last
time; she provided statistics on gun violence; discussed
various tragedies involving guns; the Second Amendment;
background checks vs. the ban on assault weapons; the
inability of the Federal government to act on the matter;
the U.S. Military Industrial Complex; she felt that action
at the local level was important; and she asked the City
Council to do their part to act for the people.
Mayor Weissman reported that the City Council had taken a
position against assault weapons and high capacity magazines
and also to expand background checks.
Donna Kent, Downtown Neighborhood Association, expressed
pride in the actions taken by the City to support the
environment but she expressed concern regarding the lack of
gun regulations; she wanted the City Council to be a model
and felt the City Council held a lot of power to inspire
other City Councils in the state and all over the Country;
and she encouraged the City Council to stay true to the
principals that 90% of the country wants better gun control.
Margot Bennett discussed actions by the City Council at the
previous meeting and she discussed people killed and wounded
during the past week.
Carlene Brown, Community Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence,
expressed gratitude that Councilmember Clarke had met with
them but disappointment that the Second Amendment took
precedent over her First Amendment rights for free speech at
the last City Council meeting; she reported doing research
on the agenda item for the previous meeting; expressed April 22, 2013
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concern that her written public comment was not read;
discussed comments made by Councilmember Clarke regarding
the position of the City Council; staff member approvals;
she requested discussion of the Americans for Responsible
Solutions measure; she discussed the staff report; and she
asserted that the City Council did not take action by going
along with the open letter from the nation’s Mayors that
Mayor Weissman had already signed.
Jazmine Guillen, Coalition for Smoke-Free Living in Culver
City, reported that she had been responsible for tobacco
education outreach for Culver City residents for the past
three years; she discussed her survey of multi-unit
residents; support for a law establishing a smoke-free
policy; she discussed the dangers of second hand smoke; and
she reported that UCLA had become 100% smoke free in honor
of Earth Day.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
consideration of the issue by the Sustainability Committee;
when the item would be agendized; previous information
provided to the City Council; material provided by the
Coalition; agendizing the item vs. Sustainability Committee
consideration; the City’s grade from the American Lung
Association; smoking in multi-unit housing; staff study;
changes to ordinances; consideration by the City Attorney’s
Office; and City Council consensus that the Sustainability
Committee meet to consider the item.
Sherman Kingsley, Coalition for Smoke-Free Living in Culver
City, urged the City Council to take up the issue and move
it through the subcommittee as soon as possible.
Trevor Young, Coalition for Smoke-Free Living in Culver
City, discussed rules for the condo that he lives in; noted
that the weather was changing and he wanted to open his
windows but would not be able to due to second hand smoke;
and he encouraged the City Council to take action.
Angela de Dios, Coalition for Smoke Free Living in Culver
City, asked that the City Council please agendize the item
and she discussed how her neighbor affects her enjoyment of
her home.
Adam Lane, Coalition for Smoke Free Living in Culver City,
discussed the changing weather and his inability to open up April 22, 2013
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the windows as well as the effects of second hand smoke on
his soon to be born baby.
Joshua Brindle, Coalition for Smoke Free Living in Culver
City, reported that they had been working for some time to
address the problem; he discussed affects to quality of
life; and he read comments on behalf of a current resident
unable to attend the meeting.
Stephen Murray, Baldwin Hills Oil Watch, discussed fracking,
democracy, and rights; he presented a proposed amendment to
ban fracking within the City and the vicinity; he provided
information on how to get a copy of the amendment; and he
reported that they planned to bring the amendment to the
ballot for a vote of the people.
Doug Shields, former Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) City
Councilmember, provided background on himself; reported that
Pittsburgh had enacted a Community Rights Ordinance banning
the extraction by hydraulic fracturing of shale gas in 2010;
he indicated that they were never sued and do not have
fracking in their City; he discussed health, welfare and
safety concerns; community assets responding to a corporate
interest; he invited everyone to visit Pittsburgh; and he
asked the City Council to consider a Community Rights
Ordinance for Culver City.
Michelle Weiner asked the City Council to reagendize the
issue of gun control; she discussed violence against women;
she expressed concern regarding the possibility that
agreements were made ahead of time; and concern with the
Brown Act.
Elena Sweda Neff, Los Angeles West Vector Control District,
reported the first West Nile Virus positive in Lomita;
updates to the websites; and she noted that the City was
picking up crows that have been dead for less than 24 hours.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read a written comment
submitted by:
Jacob Brown
Councilmember Clarke read a statement that he had written
regarding gun violence prevention measures considered at the
last City Council meeting; he discussed the historical
reluctance of the City Council to take a position on April 22, 2013
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legislation; the ad hoc legislation subcommittee; issues
impacting the City; staff guidelines; letters of support or
opposition; City Council intent; the issue of gun violence;
adopting principals to guide staff when considering
legislative proposals; time constraints preventing the City
Council from considering each bill; principals adopted by
the City Council at the April 8, 2013 City Council meeting;
he expressed pride in the action of the City Council; and he
asserted that The Brown Act had not been violated.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reported that she had been
disappointed at the outcome of the previous City Council
meeting as they were not able to vote on what was
specifically on the agenda; she indicated that she would be
happy to reagendize specific measures; she discussed the
role of the City Council; and requests from the community.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells moved that the City Council
reagendize consideration of specific measures regarding gun
control legislation. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells discussed the Community Rights
Ordinance recently passed in Santa Monica; she thanked
Councilmember Shields of Pittsburg and active community
members working on the item; and she wanted to make sure
that the oil drilling subcommittee would be able to discuss
that model at the next meeting.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
staff efforts to move the item forward, and scheduling a
meeting of the oil drilling subcommittee in the near future.
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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 MARCH 30, 2013 – APRIL 12, 2013.
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Consent Calendar
April 22, 2013
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-7.
Item C-1
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Higuera Street
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District and Ordering the
Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year
2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
HIGUERA STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, THEREON
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014.
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Item C-2
1) Acceptance of Work Performed by California Professional
Engineering; 2) Authorization to File the Notice of Completion;
and (3) Authorization to Release the Retention Payment after
Expiration of the 35-day Lien Period for the Construction of
the Sepulveda Boulevard Widening Project (Phase II), Street
Lighting Upgrade, P-881
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, CALIFORNIA
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEPULVEDA
BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT (PHASE II), STREET LIGHTING UPGRADE,
P-881; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR RECORDATION; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF RETENTION FUNDS TO CALIFORNIA
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY
LIEN PERIOD.
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Item C-3 April 22, 2013
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Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Albright Avenue
Streetlight Assessment District and Ordering the Preparation of
the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREETLIGHT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2013/2014.
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Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Landscape
Maintenance District Number 1 and Ordering the Preparation of
the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2013/2014.
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Item C-5
Award a Construction Contract to Unique Performance
Construction, Inc., as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible
Bidder, in the Amount of $147,240 (with Change Order Authority
of $17,000) to Complete the Necessary Work for the Washington
Place Streetlight Improvement Project, Phase II, P-684
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO UNIQUE PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION, INC.,
AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE
WASHINGTON PLACE STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE II, IN
THE AMOUNT OF, $147,240.00, BASED ON ITS BID; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $17,000.00, AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY April 22, 2013
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DOCUMENTS; AND,
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the West Washington
Benefit Assessment District Number One and Ordering the
Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year
2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST
WASHINGTON BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2013/2014.
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Item C-7
Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy
and Collection of Annual Assessments for the West Washington
Benefit Assessment District Number Two and Ordering the
Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year
2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER TWO
AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT THEREON
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Joint Action Item
Item JA-1 April 22, 2013
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CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PARKING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY JOINT AGENDA ITEM: (1) City Council
Election of its Mayor and Vice Mayor; (2) Confirmation by the
Housing Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency/Financing
Authority that the Mayor and Vice Mayor of the City Shall Serve
as Chair and Vice Chair of these Bodies, Respectively; and (3)
Direction Related to the Upcoming Agenda Item for City Council
Outside Agency/Subcommittee Appointments
Mayor Weissman thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the Mayor’s
Luncheon and for those who attended; he discussed the past year
in the community; approval of the local sales tax; recognition
of the important quality of life aspects in Culver City; the
structural deficit; reserves; sales tax revenues; his tenure as
Mayor; and he expressed appreciation to colleagues, staff and
the community.
Councilmembers expressed gratitude to the Mayor for his
leadership.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the policy
for the Mayoral selection.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ELECT VICE MAYOR COOPER TO SERVE AS MAYOR OF CULVER CITY.
Mayor Cooper assumed the Chair and thanked friends, family,
neighbors, colleagues, and the community; he discussed past
successes and challenges ahead; actions by the state; the lack
of regulations or guidelines for hydraulic fracking; City
Council actions to protect citizens; and he expressed pride in
being about to lead the City.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ELECT
MEGHAN SAHLI-WELLS TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Gary Silbiger expressed concern regarding the secretive nature
of the committees in which two Councilmembers meet with staff;
he discussed interagency committees; the five committees April 22, 2013
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containing two Councilmembers and staff; he expressed concern
with public participation and noticing; he discussed
Californians Aware; and he encouraged the City Council to keep
the Committees but include the public in the process.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the ability of Councilmembers to discuss issues with their
colleagues; community participation; The Brown Act; a request
to agendize a discussion of standing and ad hoc committees; and
a request that agenda items from the previous discussion be
distributed to City Councilmembers.
Councilmembers indicated that they would prefer a short staff
report regarding appointments to outside agencies/subcommittees
at the May 13, 2013 City Council meeting.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
None.
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Items from the City Council
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:58 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting in memory of Gerda Melman, mother of Jeff
Melman, to a meeting on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
April 22, 2013
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JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California