THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE October 10, 2011
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 6:30 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:30
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 item:
CS-1 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
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:27 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 Dr. Jay Shery.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary indicated there was nothing to report out of
Closed Session.
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Presentations
Item P-2
(out of sequence)
A Proclamation Designating October as Disability Awareness
Month.
Mayor O’Leary presented the proclamation.
Dr. Jay Shery reported a display case at the Julian Dixon
Library highlighting books and items relating to disability
awareness and he invited everyone to attend the Disability
Awareness Carnival on October 23, 2011.
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Item P-4
(out of sequence)
A Commendation to My Life Foundation in Recognition of their
Contributions to the Disabled Community in Culver City.
Vice Mayor Malsin presented the commendation to David Bunker.
David Bunker thanked the City and discussed goals of the
foundation.
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Item P-3
(out of sequence)
A Commendation to the Culver City Branch of the State of
California Department of Rehabilitation Recognizing their
Contributions to the Disabled Community in Culver City.
Councilmember Weissman presented the commendation.
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Item P-5
(out of sequence)
A Commendation to Michelle Christie-Adams, Founder and
Director of No Limits, for her Contributions to the Disabled
Community in Culver City.
Councilmember Armenta presented the commendation to Michelle
Christie-Adams.
Michelle Christie-Adams thanked the City for the commendation
and support.
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Item P-2
(out of sequence)
Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Mercedes Paz
for her Service on the Cultural Affairs Foundation.
Councilmember Cooper presented the Certificate of Appreciation
to Mercedes Paz.
Mercedes Paz thanked that City for the commendation and
dedicated it to her father.
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Community Announcements
Councilmember Cooper thanked all those who give back to the
community.
Mayor O’Leary announced SpeakEasy on November 9, 2011 at the
Culver Events Center; the Society for the Activation of Social
Space through Art and Sound at the Baldwin Hills Scenic
Overlook on October 16, 2011; and an upcoming dinner by St.
Augustine’s Volunteer Emergency Services in honor of Albert
and Ursula Vera.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Michelle Mayans, representing the Actors’ Gang, asked the City
to co-sponsor an upcoming School Board Candidate forum for
children on October 26, 2011.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, agreed to
discuss the matter with Michelle Mayans.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Karim Sahli
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made at this time.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-8.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER
17, 2011 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
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Item C-3
Adoption of a Resolution Amending the City’s Contribution Under
the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R081 AMENDING
THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND
HOSPITAL CARE ACT.
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Item C-4
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Spinnaker
Support, LLC to Provide Maintenance and Technical Support for
the City’s Legacy Financial System.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SPINNAKER
SUPPORT LLC TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM WHICH WILL RESULT IN AN
EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED 88,200.00; 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 a Professional Services Agreement with Accela
(San Ramon, CA) to Upgrade the City’s Permitting Software and
to Implement Technology Improvements that will Enhance the
Permitting Process; and 2) Approval of a Related Budget
Amendment (Requires Four-Fifths Vote).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $495,178 INTO
41224100 AND $45,756 INTO 10151500 (A BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRES
A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE): AND;
2. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ACCELA TO
UPGRADE THE CITY’S PERMITTING SOFTWARE RESULTING IN AN
EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $315,043; AND,
3. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE AND
HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION RESULTING IN AN
EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $180,135; AND,
4. APPROVE CONTINUING THE HISTORICAL PLAN DIGITIZING EFFORT BY
ALLOCATING 3,000 STUDENT WORKER HOURS FOR AN EXPENDITURE NOT TO
EXCEED $45,756;
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND
6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Oakridge
Landscape, Inc. for the Calsense Irrigation Project – Culver
City Park, P-612.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OAKRIDGE
LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR THE CALSENSE IRRIGATION PROJECT – CULVER
CITY PARK, P-612, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,420 BASED ON ITS BASE
BID; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PARKS DIVISION MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE
ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,242, 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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Item C-7
Approval of Amendments Extending the Professional Services
Agreements with Max Paetzold and Barry Kurtz to Support the
Traffic Engineering Section of the Engineering Division of the
Public Works Department.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH MAX PAETZOLD AND BARRY
KURTZ TO PROVIDE PART-TIME SUPPORT FOR THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
SECTION ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, WITH AN
AGGREGATE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $92,000; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY. 9
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Item C-8
Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Culver City Designating Agents by Title Authorized to Execute
Applications and Other Related Documents for and on Behalf of
the City of Culver City for Financial Assistance from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State
Emergency Management Agency (CAL EMA) for Recovering Costs
Associated with Declared Emergencies.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R082
DESIGNATING AGENTS BY TITLE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS
AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
AGENCY (FEMA) AND THE STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CAL
EMA) FOR RECOVERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DECLARED EMERGENCIES.
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Joint Action Items
Item J-1
Appointments to the Disability Advisory Committee, Advisory
Committee on Redevelopment, and the Landlord-Tenant Mediation
Board.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Alexander Lee clarified his application for the Disability
Advisory Committee and provided background on himself.
Cliff Moser requested consideration as a member of the Advisory
Committee on Redevelopment and provided background on himself.
Sean Yee indicated that he was seeking appointment to the
Disability Advisory Committee in order to develop adaptive
recreation in Culver City and he discussed his previous
experience.
Marcy Sookne indicated her desire to serve on the Disability
Advisory Committee and summarized her past experience. 10
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Item J-1
(continued)
Dr. Jay Shery expressed gratitude that the number of members of
the Disability Advisory Committee had been increased and he
advocated the appointment of Sean Yee and Marcy Sookne.
Michael Hamill requested consideration to serve on the Advisory
Committee on Redevelopment and provided background on himself.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
1. APPOINT SEAN YEE TO FILL OFFICE NO. 8 AS A MEMBER OF THE
DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM, EXPIRING
JUNE 30, 2015.
2. APPOINT MARCY SOOKNE TO FILL OFFICE NO. 9 AS A MEMBER OF
THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM,
EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2015.
3. APPOINT MICHAEL HAMILL TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
REDEVELOPMENT FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM, EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2015.
4. APPOINT KYLE JONES AS TENANT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE
LANDLORD-TENANT MEDIATION BOARD, TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE
YEARS, EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2014.
5. DIRECT STAFF TO CONTINUE RECRUITMENT FOR ONE (1) TENANT
REPRESENTATIVE POSITION AND/OR OFFER OTHER DIRECTION TO STAFF.
6. DIRECT STAFF TO CONTINUE RECRUITMENT FOR THE TENANT
ALTERNATE POSITION AND/OR OFFER OTHER DIRECTION TO STAFF.
Councilmember Armenta expressed appreciation to all applicants
and encouraged those who were not appointed to apply again.
Councilmember Cooper expressed support for Mr. Lee and
encouraged everyone to stay involved as more opportunities
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Item J-1
(continued)
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated that
those appointed would receive a letter from the Mayor
welcoming them to their new position and he noted that
applications for those who were not appointed would be kept on
file for a future opportunity to serve. He also indicated
that the Tenant Alternate position had not been filled but
would be re-advertised the next time an opening for another
committee needed to be filled.
Mayor O’Leary indicated that the number of meetings attended
was an important factor in his decision-making process.
Councilmember Malsin requested that the City Manager’s office
send a letter of thanks to those who applied but were not
appointed.
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Action Items
Item A-1
(1) Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Approve a Contract
Amendment between the Public Employees’ Retirement System
(PERS) and the City of Culver City to Implement 2% at 60 and
Three-Year Final Compensation for New Hires in the Local
Miscellaneous Plan (Culver City Management Group (CCMG) and
Culver City Employees’ Association (CCEA)); and (2)
Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing said Contract
Amendment.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson expressed support for the item; and questioned
how the item affected City Councilmembers. 12
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Item A-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
thanks to those employees involved; the structural deficit;
effects on Councilmembers and current employees; future hires;
the importance of honoring commitments; a change in the terms
for new hires; a financially sustainable community; long term
savings for the City; and appreciation for the good faith of
the bargaining groups.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2011-R083 TO APPROVE A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
SYSTEM (PERS) AND THE CITY OF CULVER CITY TO IMPLEMENT 2%
AT 60 AND THREE-YEAR FINAL COMPENSATION FOR NEW HIRES IN
THE LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS PLAN (CULVER CITY MANAGEMENT GROUP
(CCMG) AND CULVER CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (CCEA) AND
THOSE EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN;
AND,
2. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2011-009 AUTHORIZING SAID
CONTRACT AMENDMENT.
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Item A-2
Consideration of City Council Policy 2006 – 001 Related to the
Naming of City Facilities.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, introduced the
item.
Councilmember Cooper requested that this item be pulled based
on conversations with the Vera family which indicated that
they were not looking for a special exception and preferred to
wait until an appropriate amount of time had passed.
Discussion ensued among the City Council regarding having the
item return for consideration at a future date and consulting
with the Vera family to explore other naming possibilities.
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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
Items Presented by Councilmember Armenta:
• Requested that the restaurant map on the City website
be updated.
Councilmember Weissman proposed adding a link to an
updated restaurant list and map from the Downtown
Business Association on the City website.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Discussed the success of IndieCade. 14
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Items Presented by Councilmember Cooper:
• Reminded everyone that proposals from the four potential
developers of Parcel B were available to view on the City
website.
At this time, Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk, indicated that the date for the next meeting to
discuss Parcel B had not been set yet and he reported
that full email notification had been used to alert
residents that information was up on the City website.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding an opportunity for the public to meet with
developers without the City Council; a separate meeting
for the City Council to pose their questions and allow
the public to participate as well; a request for the
developers to reach out to the public; and allowing for
an interactive process.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:29 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on
October 24, 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
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE October 24, 2011
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 7:17 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:17
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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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
No action was taken on this item.
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Closed Session Report
No action was taken on this item.
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Presentations
Item P-1
A Proclamation in Honor of Red Ribbon Week.
Brenna Guthrie, Chair of Red Ribbon Week, introduced students
who provided information on Red Ribbon Week and presented red
ribbons to each Councilmember.
Mayor O’Leary presented the proclamation and reported that
State Senator Curren Price had sent bookmarks in honor of Red
Ribbon Week. 2
October 24, 2011
Community Announcements
Mayor O’Leary announced SpeakEasy on November 9, 2011 at the
Culver Events Center as part of Pacific Standard Time.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
Cary Anderson expressed frustration that he was skipped over
for public comment on Item JC-1 during the previous meeting;
he discussed the four agendas for the evening and what he felt
was the confusing nature of holding several meetings on the
same night; alleged that the Redevelopment Agency had given
money to the City in order to protect it from being taken by
the State and was now getting it back from the City; he
questioned why special meetings were held; discussed
accessibility for public viewing; and he felt the meetings
needed to be more efficiently run.
Mayor O’Leary explained that a special meeting had been held
in an attempt to accommodate the public and receive as much
input as possible.
Susan Deen invited everyone to the kick-off meeting for the
2012 Fiesta La Ballona at Kay and Dave’s on October 25, 2011.
Joe Connolly expressed concern with lack of action on an
incident with the Culver City Police Department; and noted
that he was going to file an official complaint. 3
October 24, 2011
Public Comment
(continued)
Mario Balibrera discussed traffic at the Culver City Middle
School; changes to the traffic flow; traffic enforcement; and
a request to allow a grace period for people to get used to
the new rules.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that additional
information would be forwarded to the City Council.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the City Council/School Board Liaison sub-committee; ongoing
traffic issues; meeting schedule; handling of changes to
traffic; and support for the changes made as a safety
enhancement.
Adam Eifer discussed the traffic situation at Farragut
Elementary and felt there should have been more warning about
the changes before issuing tickets.
Matthew Hetz, Culver City Symphony Orchestra, announced the
first concert of the season on November 12, 2011 at Veterans
Auditorium in honor of Veterans Day.
Sareena Kanji invited everyone to a meeting on second hand
smoke on November 29, 2011 at the Spot Café; and she provided
information on the subject, noting that other cities had
formulated ordinances on second hand smoke.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made at this time.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
Discuss and Receive Public Input on Developer Proposals for
Development of 9300 Culver Boulevard (Parcel B).
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided
background on the item and explained procedures.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
when the developer would be selected; the reason for discussing
the matter in closed session; and the informal break out
session.
MOVED BY MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECESS FOR A MAXIMUM
OF ONE HOUR FOR A BREAK OUT SESSION ON ITEM J-1.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 7:53 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 8:58 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
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Item J-1
(continued)
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided
background on the item and explained procedures.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Kevin Lachoff, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, summarized a
letter sent to the City in March supporting a new development
on Parcel B.
Ron Milberger discussed the design for Parcel B within the
context of Culver City; the relationship to Town Plaza; and
defining the pedestrian experience.
Meghan Sahli-Wells expressed concerns with the City’s decision
about traffic access; she hoped that there would be a
neighborhood traffic process to discuss the potential impacts;
she wanted to see wide sidewalks to mirror what is happening on
the opposite side of Culver Boulevard; multiple access points;
pedestrian crossings; and she questioned what Town Plaza would
look like after Parcel B is developed.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED, IT BE
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF ELEANOR HABURTON, GRANDMOTHER OF MEGHAN
SAHLI-WELLS.
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Item J-1
(continued)
Public comment continued:
Rich Waters expressed support for the Davies Group project;
suggested ways of supporting the “green” roof so that real
trees could be planted; discussed tree placement; type of trees
planted; and he requested that shade of the trees be considered
during planning.
Karim Sahli expressed concern with publicity for the process;
wanted to see large boards downtown so that the general public
could choose a project; he discussed the lack of awareness by
residents in the City; discussed the RFP; noted the importance
of context of the surrounding area; and he wanted to see a
project that could survive the possible demise of Sony Studios.
Sean Nichols expressed support for the Tolkin Group.
Cary Anderson discussed employee parking proposals from each
developer; requested promised parking information from the
Hudson Pacific Properties; discussed the Symantec development;
and the new employee parking policy for the Westside Pavilion.
Scott Schuster, Lucky Strike, discussed the Parc + Main project
and prior work with the Cardiff Group, noting that they are
community based and engage in extensive outreach.
Seth Horowitz indicated that the Culver Hotel would be directly
impacted by the project; expressed concerns with adequate
parking, noise mitigations during construction, and negative
impacts to the hotel; and he discussed community reaction to
the recent renovation of the Culver Hotel.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Vicki Daly Redholtz
Dan O’Brien
Beth Lee
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Item J-1
(continued)
At this time, a Tolkin Group representative indicated that they
were available to answer any questions; encouraged the City
Council to take a tour of previous projects by the Tolkin Group
and check their references; he asserted that their projects fit
the context of Downtown and that their strength was in
designing spaces that fit and are pedestrian oriented; he
discussed parking; noted that they took a district approach;
indicated that they sought to move people around the area to
benefit businesses and take a long-term approach; and he
discussed effects of construction on the Culver Hotel and
willingness to resolve any concerns.
A Runyon Group representative discussed the design of the Paseo
project, integrity of materials, and willingness to work with
the City to improve and evolve the project.
A Cardiff Realty Holdings representative discussed parking
options; rooftop trees; umbrellas and shade on the roof;
photovoltaic panels; the large glass elevator; risk and return;
and projected rental rates and costs.
A Combined Properties representative noted that they sought to
showcase historic buildings; acknowledged the importance of the
project as members of the community; discussed making the
project extroverted to interact with other retail; creating a
pedestrian friendly environment and a downtown feeling; parking
efficiencies; and potential tenants.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, discussed next
steps in the process.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
appreciation to the developers for their hard work and
creativity; appreciation to residents for their involvement;
the process for moving forward; economics; what the project
means to the City; what the developer means to the community;
additional opportunity for community input; soliciting
feedback; agreement to place an ad in the local newspapers; and
what residents want for Parcel B.
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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 9:53 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Eleanor Haburton,
grandmother of Meghan Sahli-Wells, to a meeting to be held on
November 7, 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
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE October 24, 2011
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 5:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00
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 item:
CS-1 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
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 6:07 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 Nicholas Tempeguin.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary indicated there was nothing to report out of
Closed Session.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Max Stodel
Mayor O’Leary requested that staff look into Mr. Stodel’s
comments.
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Community Announcements
Mayor O’Leary announced SpeakEasy on November 9, 2011 at the
Culver Events Center as part of Pacific Standard Time.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
Approval of a Short-term Loan from the City of Culver City to
the Redevelopment Agency to Address Temporary Cash Flow Needs.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A SHORT-TERM LOAN TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT UP TO $12,500,000 WITH INTEREST
EQUAL TO THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND, WITH PRINCIPAL AND
INTEREST TO BE REPAID IN FULL BY DECEMBER 29, 2011; 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; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO DRAW DOWN FUNDS
FROM THE LOAN AS NECESSARY.
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October 24, 2011
Consent Calendar
Mayor O’Leary received clarification regarding a simple error
in the staff report for Item C-3 which was to be corrected, and
the Santa Monica Bay restoration grant in Item C-5.
Regarding Item C-8, Councilmember Malsin received additional
information regarding justification for the purchase of the
Escape Hybrid and Mayor O’Leary received clarification
regarding fuel costs for CNG buses.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-10.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 1,
2011 – OCTOBER 14, 2011.
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Item C-3
Award of a Contract to Duncan Solutions, Inc., for the Purchase
of 13 Pay-by-Space Multi-Space Parking Meter Stations for the
Sepulveda Boulevard Area Improvement Plan area and One Pay-by-
Space Multi-Space Parking Meter Station for the Public Parking
Lot Adjacent to A-Frame Restaurant on West Washington Blvd.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONTRACT TO DUNCAN SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE
OF 14 PAY-BY-SPACE MULTI-SPACE PARKING METER STATIONS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $186,325.55 (13 PAY-BY-SPACE STATIONS TO
BE FUNDED FROM ACCOUNT #48692940, IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,000.00;
AND 1 PAY-BY-SPACE STATION TO BE FUNDED FROM ACCOUNT #48695100,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,325.55); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
(1) Accept Work Performed by All American Asphalt; (2)
Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion; (3) Authorize
Release of the Retention Payment after the Expiration of the
35-Day Lien Period, and (4) Related Budget Amendment.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, ALL AMERICAN
ASPHALT, FOR THE 2011 PAVEMENT OVERLAY PROJECT, P-863, P-903;
AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR RECORDATION, AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF $116,524 IN RETENTION FUNDS TO ALL
AMERICAN ASPHALT FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE THIRTY-FIVE
DAY LIEN PERIOD.
4. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $23,000 FROM THE
PLAYA VISTA TRAFFIC MITIGATION FUNDS/SUNKIST PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
ACCOUNT 420.212260 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 42000863 (A BUDGET
AMENDMENT REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE).
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Item C-5
Approval of the Final Plans and Specifications and
Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Transfer Station
and Public Services Building Rain Garden Improvement Project.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRANSFER
STATION AND PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING RAIN GARDEN IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; AND
2. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE TRANSFER STATION AND
PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING RAIN GARDEN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
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Item C-6
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with AboveNet, Inc. for Use of the Public Right-of-Way along
Ince Boulevard and Washington Boulevard.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R084 APPROVING THE ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ABOVENET;
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-7
Authorization to Release Notice Inviting Bids for Lighting
Upgrade Project at City Hall and Cardiff Parking Structures
under the Federal Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency &
Conservation Block Grant program (American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act {Stimulus} Funding).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF A NOTICE
INVITING BIDS FOR THE LIGHTING UPGRADE PROJECT AT CITY HALL AND
CARDIFF PARKING STRUCTURES UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY’S
ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (AMERICAN RECOVERY
AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDING).
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Item C-8
Authorize the Purchase of a Scout Truck (Amrep), Escape Hybrid
(South Bay Ford), and Sanitation Rear Loader (Vehicles as Part
of a Multi-Family Recycling Grant Program.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WITH RESPECT TO THE PURCHASE OF THE SCOUT TRUCK, DETERMINE
THAT CONFORMANCE WITH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES WOULD
BE CONTRARY TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITY AND WAIVE THE
FORMAL BID REQUIREMENTS PER CCMC SECTION 3.07.075(E)(3); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A SCOUT TRUCK VEHICLE FROM AMREP
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,730.99; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A SANITATION REAR LOADER VEHICLE
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $261,543.75; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN ESCAPE HYBRID VEHICLE FROM
SOUTH BAY FORD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,416.29; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-9
Adoption of a Resolution Approving Two Encroachment Agreements
with Time Warner Communications for Use of the Public Rights-
of-Way on Jefferson Boulevard and on Green Valley Circle.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R085 APPROVING TWO ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENTS WITH TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS;
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-10
Acceptance of a Grant from the State of California in the
Amount of $20,000 and Appropriation of Such Grant Funds to
Purchase Equipment and Supplies for Hazardous Materials Program
Changes to Comply with New State Requirements.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FROM
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND
SUPPLIES FOR THE MODIFICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REPORTING PROGRAM; AND,
2. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE GRANT REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000, TO FUND 423 – OPERATING
GRANTS (A BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE); 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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October 24, 2011
Order of the Agenda
No changes were made at this time.
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Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Community Benefits for
the Proposed Washington/Marcasel Residential and Retail Mixed
Use Development.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
maintenance costs.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
John Lynch expressed concern with effects to residents on the
border of Los Angeles; traffic; benefits to Culver City but not
to surrounding neighbors; and he expressed concern with dense
population at Washington Boulevard and Marcasel Avenue.
Jeanette Vossburg noted that her property was included in the
benefit district; received clarification that there were no
financial benefits to her or any of the neighbors; she
expressed opposition to the increase in the number of units;
and she questioned why her property was included in the
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Item PH-1
(continued)
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, clarified that
the identified area would be eligible to be part of the AIP
program; he discussed developer improvements and maintenance of
the area; he added that the developer was proposing nine
additional units for a total of 30 units; he discussed material
benefits to people in the area; he clarified that the item was
not a hearing about the entitlement but rather to describe what
community benefit is desired by the City Council; and he
discussed the feasibility of various community benefits.
Public comment continued:
Christopher McKinnon noted that the neighbors wanted to see the
lowest height possible; questioned whether widening northbound
Inglewood Boulevard could be part of the streetscape
improvement; and he discussed preserving the right of way at
Marcasel Avenue.
Mike Cannon asserted that a 3-4 story development was not
needed at the intersection; he expressed concern with traffic
and parking issues; and he discussed impacts to their historic
neighborhood.
Mayor O’Leary encouraged the speaker to return to the Planning
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Item PH-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the process; community benefits and the entitlement process;
clarification that the item would have no bearing on the
Planning Commission decision; clarification that the project
complies with the mixed-use ordinance; types of parking spaces;
landscaped medians; being respectful of Los Angeles
neighborhoods; facilitating a permit parking district; issues
with split jurisdiction; an initial parking study; residential
use versus business use; Mar Vista Community Council hearings
on the project; the process; revision of the mixed use
ordinance; concern with making the benefit decision before the
entitlement process; community meetings and outcome; whether
the City Council could reconsider the streetscape improvement
benefit later if something better or different is presented;
ramifications of the Planning Commission decision; background
on the project; and concern with the process and information
provided.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R086
ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT(S) RELATED TO THE
WASHINGTON/MARCASEL RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT.
AYES: Councilmembers Cooper, Malsin, Weissman, O’Leary
NOES: Councilmember Armenta
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Action Items
Item A-1
Adoption of Resolutions (1) Calling for the Holding of a
General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 10,
2012 for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the
City Charter of the City of Culver City and for Submission to
the Voters a Question Relating to Increasing the City’s
Transient Occupancy Tax from 12% to 14%; (2) Requesting the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Render
Specified Services to the City Related to the Conduct of said
Election; and (3) Approving the Argument in Favor of the
Question and Authorizing the City Council and/or Certain
Council Members to Submit the Argument in Favor and Rebuttal
Argument (if any) Regarding the Question.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
signatories to the arguments; community organizations; the
Mayor’s signature; and past practices.
Councilmember Malsin proposed approving the resolution and
requested that language be included stating the Mayor and Vice
Mayor are authorized to submit a rebuttal argument, if
necessary; and that the Mayor and Vice Mayor are authorized to
contact organizations of the nature used in the past to see if
they would sign on as signatories to the primary argument. If
other organizations are to be signatories to the primary
argument, the Mayor would sign on behalf of the City Council
and if there no other organizations as signatories, then the
five Councilmembers would be the five signatories.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated that
staff would amend the resolution to reflect those comments if
adopted by the City Council; he discussed the process if there
are fewer than five signatories; the process for using outside
organizations to sign the argument for; and establishing a
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Item A-1
(continued)
MOVED BY MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R087 CALLING FOR THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 10, 2012 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY AND
FOR SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS A QUESTION RELATING TO
INCREASING THE CITY’S TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY (HOTEL) TAX (TOT)
FROM THE CURRENT 12% TO 14%; AND,
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R088 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND,
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R089 APPROVING THE ARGUMENT IN
FAVOR OF THE QUESTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL
AND/OR CERTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SUBMIT ARGUMENTS AND
REBUTTALS REGARDING THE BALLOT QUESTION.
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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 7:16 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a Regular Meeting on October
24, 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