THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE September 26, 2011
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 5:30 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30
p.m.
Present: Micheál O‘Leary, Mayor
D. Scott Malsin, Vice Mayor
Christopher Armenta, Councilmember
Jeffrey Cooper, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the
following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12803-12823 West Washington Blvd., Culver City
Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development
Director/Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton,
Redevelopment Administrator and Murray Kane, Agency General
Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Axis Mundi RE II, LLC
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – One item
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) 2
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Closed Session
(continued)
CS-3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 10866 Culver Boulevard
City Negotiator: John Nachbar, City Manager; Martin Cole,
Assistant City Manager
Other Parties Negotiators: Friends of the Culver City Scout
House and Culver City Rock and Mineral Club
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-4 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City designated representatives: City Manager John Nachbar;
Director of Human Resources Serena Wright
Employee Organization: Culver City Employees Association;
Culver City Management Group; Culver City Police Officers
Association; Culver City Fire Fighters Association; Culver
City Police Management Group; Culver City Fire Management
Association
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
CS-5 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Donald Sipple v. City of Alameda et al.
Case No. BC462470
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:33 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Goran Eriksson.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary indicated nothing to report out of closed
session.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items from Staff
Mayor O’Leary encouraged everyone to attend the IndieCade
Festival in Downtown Culver City on October 8-9, 2011; and the
American Diabetes Association 5K Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes
on October 2, 2011, with more information available at
www.stepoutla.com; and he reported attending a League of
California Cities event in San Francisco where he gained a
wealth of knowledge useful to the City.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
DVD and computer images were unable to be broadcast through the
projection system until the equipment is repaired but a
temporary projector and computer had been set up.
Mayor O’Leary received consensus to move Action Item A-1
forward on the agenda due to requests from the public.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Karen Coyle, Culver City Historical Society, thanked those
who attended the fundraiser at the Culver Hotel on
September 8, 2011; announced the next public meeting on
October 19, 2011 in the Multipurpose Room at Veterans
Auditorium; reported that Historical Site 13 was being
surveyed for plaque placement; and she invited everyone to
come visit on October 1, 2011 to see the latest displays.
Marla Koosed expressed concern with businesses representing
themselves as part of Culver City but choosing to locate
themselves just outside the City due to the high cost of
retrofitting to City codes for public assembly; she
expressed concern with losing business; and she suggested
that the City Council agendize a discussion of ways to
resolve the situation.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding enforcement of building code standards; a request
for additional information from staff; strategies to
address the issue; agendizing the matter; California
Building Code requirements; a proposed code amendment; and
a program to assist businesses in completing their
retrofit.
Judy Scott expressed support for the new medians on
Washington Boulevard but concern with a shortened left turn
lane to get on to Wade Street.
Amanda Copeland discussed a lawsuit involving the Culver
City School District and special education students;
reported a previous request to the City Council for
assistance; noted her efforts to provide information to the
City; discussed the City Council endorsement of Scott
Zeidman’s re-election to the Culver City School Board; and
she requested help from the City Council.
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Public Comment
(continued)
Elena Sweda Neff, Los Angeles County West Vector Control
District, reported that the District had created a Dead
Bird flier which was at the ready when an infected bird was
found on September 7, 2011; announced an Asian Tiger
Mosquito infestation in El Monte; and she discussed the
extent of the infestation and efforts to eradicate it.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Philip Garaway
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
(1) Agency Board Adoption of the Preliminary Draft
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period
January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012, Pursuant to Section
34169(h) of the Health and Safety Code, (1) Agency Board
Authorization to the Executive Director to Make Such
Payments on Behalf of the Agency Utilizing Available Agency
Revenues, Including, but not Limited to, Newly Received Tax
Increment Proceeds; and, (3) City Council Authorization to
the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to Make Such
Payments on Behalf of the Agency Utilizing Former Agency
Assets in the Case Sufficient Agency Revenues are
Unavailable.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO MAKE
SUCH PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY UTILIZING FORMER AGENCY
ASSETS IN THE CASE THAT SUFFICIENT AGENCY REVENUES ARE
UNAVAILABLE.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-3, C-5, C-7 AND C-8.
Item C-1
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR
SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2011.
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Item C-2
(1) Approval of the Final Plans and Specifications and (2)
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the
Culver CityPark Playground Project, P-916.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR
THE CULVER CITY PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT, P-916.
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Item C-3
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Lawrence
Roll-Up Doors, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of
Roll-Up Doors for Fire Station #1.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCE
ROLL-UP DOORS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,561.83;
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-5
(1) Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and (2)
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the
Veterans Memorial Building Renovation, P-876.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING RENOVATIONS PROJECT, P-876; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING RENOVATION
PROJECT, P-876.
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Item C-7
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation
Authority on the I-10/Robertson/National Area Circulation
Improvement Project.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF LOS
ANGELES AND THE LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY RELATED TO THE I/10/ROBERTSON/NATIONAL AREA
CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; 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-8
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Amended Joint Powers
Agreement Forming the California Transit Systems Joint
Powers Authority.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R080
APPROVING THE AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FORMING THE
CALIFORNIA TRANSIT SYSTEMS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY.
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The following Joint Consent Calendar Item was discussed and
voted on separately:
Item JC-2
Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to
Publish Notice Inviting Bids to Construct a Public Parking Lot
on City-Owned Property at 12601 Washington Boulevard; and
Approval of a Reciprocal Easement Agreement with the Adjacent
Property Owner at 12565 Washington Boulevard to Improve Access
and Circulation to/from the Property.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Judy Scott noted that a speaker at a community meeting had
expressed concern with safety and security in the proposed
parking structure; and she encouraged staff to discuss concerns
with impacts of the Market Hall with the immediate neighbors.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Dena B. Bouskos
Diane Black 10
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Item JC-2
(continued)
Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator, clarified that while
the speaker cards were marked for Item JC-2, the comments in
fact applied to the Market Hall project (Joint Action Item J-
1).
Councilmember Malsin noted that the item being considered was
for a small pubic parking lot adjacent to one of the new
restaurants on the Westside and he added that the City and
Agency were working to help keep cars from parking in front of
nearby neighbors. A permit parking district would be
considered in the future as part of a comprehensive look at the
Westside to ensure that as the area expands the neighbors are
protected.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY
BOARD:
1. APPROVE BID DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A
NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SURFACE PARKING
LOT AT 12601 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD; AND,
2. APPROVE A RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNER (KARDASHIAN TRUST) AT 12565 WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY, RESPECTIVELY.
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The following Consent Calendar Items were discussed and voted
on separately:
Item C-4
(1) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Specific Locations
for the Installation of Parking Meters within the City’s
Existing Parking Meter Zones, Directing the Public Works
Director/City Engineer to Install Parking Meters in Such
Locations and Rescinding Resolution No. 2011-R012; and (2)
Authorizing the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Solicit
Proposals for the New Parking Meters for Such Locations.
Mayor O’Leary invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson reported that the old meters used cash keys and
he suggested promoting their use; he noted that some meters
would not allow less than an hour which is problematic for
some people; he discussed smart meters; and he wanted to see a
15 minute minimum rather than an hour minimum.
Councilmember Malsin asked Public Works staff to look into
issues raised in a letter from Eric Rosen regarding parking
issues on West Washington Boulevard.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
parking Downtown; the comprehensive parking study;
enforcement; absorbing the extra workload; maintenance;
impacts of the addition of 352 meters in different locations
throughout the City; response times; a request for additional
study to determine possible reductions in service in other
areas; and a request for a study of potential impacts to
neighborhood intrusion. 12
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Item C-4
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R079 ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC
LOCATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS WITHIN THE
CITY’S EXISTING PARKING METER ZONES, DIRECTING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL PARKING METERS IN
SUCH LOCATIONS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R012;
AND
2. DIRECT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO SOLICIT
PROPOSALS FOR THE NEW PARKING METERS FOR SUCH LOCATIONS (WITH
THE PROPOSALS RETURNING TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
CONSIDERATION).
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Item C-6
Award of a Contract to Steiny and Company, Inc., as the Lowest
Responsive and Responsible Bidder, for the Construction of
Washington Boulevard/Boise Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Signal,
P-934 (CDBG #REC092-10).
Mayor O’Leary invited public input.
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Item C-6
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONTRACT TO STEINY AND COMPANY, AS THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD/BOISE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNAL PROJECT, P-
934, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $156,753, BASED ON ITS BASE
BID;
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $16,675, IF
NECESSARY; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND;
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Approval of the Use of Monies for Front Line Police Services as
a Result of the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
Grant Under the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS)
Program, Including Continued Funding of a Property Technician
Position (Non-Sworn) in the Property and Forensic Unit and
Continuation of an Overtime-Funded Officer Task Force to
Address Community Crime Prevention.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES,
AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record. 14
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Item PH-1
(continued)
Councilmember Weissman received clarification regarding the
future of the grant.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson noted that, beyond the salary, about $6,000 was
left over for crime prevention; and he suggested that in the
future costs should be clarified.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Councilmember Malsin expressed agreement with Cary Anderson’s
comments and he received staff agreement to investigate the
feasibility of using any leftover funds for post-employment
benefit costs.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONTINUED USE OF SLESF PROGRAM GRANT MONIES TO FUND ONE
PROPERTY TECHNICIAN POSITION AND WITH ANY REMAINING GRANT
MONIES, AN OVERTIME-FUNDED TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY
CRIME PREVENTION.
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Action Items
Item A-1
(out of sequence)
Consideration of Creating, Providing a Charge and Target
Return Date, and Appointing Two Council Members to an Ad-
Hoc Subcommittee on a Proposed Motion Picture Museum in
Culver City.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Ross Hawkins expressed support for a Motion Picture Museum in
the City; reported interest from those who would finance the
museum; discussed consistency of the proposed ad hoc committee;
and expressed support for public input into the process.
Daryl Cherness clarified comments made by speakers on this
topic at the June 27, 2011 meeting; noted that it was their
intent that the ad hoc committee would be a citizens committee;
discussed the makeup of the committee; issues to be considered
by the committee; and he reported support from many people in
the City.
Marla Koosed indicated that the City had three existing museums
that need City and community support and she suggested that the
City Council encourage citizens interested in the proposed
museum to thoroughly vet the idea and evaluate if Los Angeles
needs another museum on this subject matter prior to asking any
City Councilmembers to explore the idea.
Pat Fournier expressed support for Ross Hawkins and for
establishing a Motion Picture and Television Museum in the
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Item A-1
(continued)
Meghan Sahli-Wells acknowledged the work involved to create a
successful museum; noted that the museum should be Culver City
specific; felt that the Culver City Historical Society could be
a valuable resource; suggested that the museum could be a
partnership with various organizations and that the City and
County could be key supporters; she reported a proposal to
create a museum complex; and she asked about goals of the
committee, the composition, and the frequency and location of
meetings.
Steven Rose discussed previous public input and solicitation of
RFPs from developers and concern with changing the proposed use
for Parcel B.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst read written comments submitted
by:
Julie Lugo Cerra
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
support for an ad hoc committee; concern with costs; a feeling
that the museums in the City could compliment each other; a
proposal to have the committee exist to look at locations and
funding options for a limited time of six months; a suggestion
that Councilmembers Armenta and Weissman serve on the ad hoc
subcommittee along with Daryl Cherness and two other community
members; a request that Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development
Director participate; analyzing feasibility before considering
nuts and bolts issues; the importance of studio and Historical
Society representation on the committee; staff resource
challenges; and clarification that Parcel B is not necessarily
the destination for the museum. 17
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Item A-1
(continued)
Further discussion ensued regarding concern that establishing a
City committee is premature; concern with the amount of
resources involved; support for the Democratic Club to work on
the concept; a desire to see financial support for the project;
concern that Parcel B is the wrong location; jobs created; a
feeling that more tourists are not needed in the City; the four
proposals for Parcel B to be considered in the near future;
support for all of the City’s museums; rules that apply whether
the committee is an ad hoc subcommittee or a regular
subcommittee; and Brown Act issues.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. CONSIDER CREATION OF THE AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE ON A
PROPOSED MOTION PICTURE MUSEUM IN CULVER CITY; AND,
2. CONSIDER THE SPECIFIC CHARGE AND TARGET DATE FOR THE AD
HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH ITS
RECOMMENDATIONS; AND,
3. CREATE THE AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE ON A PROPOSED MOTION
PICTURE MUSEUM IN CULVER CITY AND PROVIDE IT WITH A
SPECIFIC CHARGE AND TARGET DATE FOR RETURN TO THE CITY
COUNCIL; AND,
4. APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA AND COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN
TO THE AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, Weissman, O’Leary
NOES: Councilmembers Cooper, Malsin
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Cooper received clarification regarding
information regarding museums listed in the staff report.
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Joint Action Item
Item J-1
(1) Review the Results of Two Community Meetings; (2) Discuss
the Solicitation of Developer Interest for a Specialty Retail
Market Hall Located at the Northeast and Northwest Corners of
the Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue Intersection; and
(3) Discuss the Release of a Request for Proposals to Design
the Public Parking Structure for the Market Hall.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Robert Pine reported attending community meetings; commended
staff for their work and public notification; expressed
disappointment that the proposed parking district had not been
approved; and he expressed concern with creating an economic
advantage for one group over another.
Pat Duncan expressed support for the project; complimented
staff for their attempts to reach out to the community;
expressed support for the traffic diversion measures; expressed
concern with parking issues and parking permits in the
community; wanted to see continued discussions after project
completion; and she was pleased that the crosswalk was moving
forward.
Councilmember Malsin reported that the City Council had
developed consensus that the item to develop a parking district
would be returning to the City Council for consideration.
Larry Green expressed support for the Market Hall concept.
Judi Cassell reported attending community meetings; expressed
support for the project; and concern with parking overflowing
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Item J-1
(continued)
Marla Koosed suggested adding green space for people to enjoy;
she discussed the Ferry Building in San Francisco; the list of
potential developers; and the developer of the Brentwood
Country Mart.
Carlos Tomazos, Waterloo and City, expressed support for the
Market Hall; discussed the supportive neighborhood; suggestions
that he serve lunch; needs of the neighborhood; and aesthetics.
Linda Frost, speaking on behalf of herself and her husband,
discussed previous proposals; positive changes in the
neighborhood; support for the general idea; she asked that the
City seek quality proposals from proven developers; she did not
want to see the parking structure be built by itself without a
development to go with it; and she requested an ongoing leasing
and property management plan.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Maria Reynoso
Arturo Flores
Evan Caplicki
Heather and Jonathan Moses
Michael Sarlo
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
support for the project and for all the positive changes on the
Westside; communication with the neighborhood; whether the
development would be competing with nearby businesses; Culver
City as a destination; synergy rather than competitiveness; a
belief that parking would benefit adjacent businesses and keep
patrons from parking on neighborhood streets; the permit
parking district; evaluating the hours of the Herbert Street
parking district as the area changes; interest from the
development community; community input and involvement; and
City Council support for the project and for the process.
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Item J-2
Walker Study Implementation Report 2 – Discussion of Parking
Meter Rate Increases, Hours of Operation Extensions, and Other
Changes to Downtown On-Street Parking Meter Operations.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed extending meter hours; neighborhood
intrusion; the Walker Parking Study for Santa Monica; costs
associated with hiring a new parking enforcement officer;
changes to the Municipal Code; the Car Show and parking
enforcement; and Planning Commission documentation.
Meghan Sahli-Wells complimented staff for their diligent work;
discussed institutional memory; promises made to the Downtown
neighborhood; enforcement as the key to success; earlier
questions regarding enforcement from Councilmember Weissman;
and a request to have City staff attend a Downtown Neighborhood
Association meeting.
Harry Wells discussed parking issues in the area; permit
parking; and enforcement.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
enforcement issues as the key component to parking changes; the
goal of promoting turnover in parking spaces; whether the
tiered policy promotes turnover; new technology; resetting
meters to zero when people leave; enforcement of tiered
parking; using a cell phone to pay for additional time at the
meter; using sensors to determine how long a vehicle has been
in place without moving; contractual parking enforcement;
meters in loading zones; buying smaller increments of time for
parking; credit card transaction fees; capability of meters to
accept coins; tiered parking fees to provide incentive to park
in structures; projected revenue increases; caution regarding
providing the same benefits to cash users and card users; and
the amount of revenue generated by tickets. 21
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Items from the City Council
No action was taken on this item.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:17 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on
October 3, 2011.
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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
MICHEÁL O’LEARY
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California