THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 27, 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: Metro Right-of-Way (adjacent to Exposition Boulevard)
Agency Negotiator: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development
Director/Assistant Executive Director, Todd Tipton, Deputy
Community Development Director/ Redevelopment Administrator
and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Rick Thorpe, Chief Executive
Officer, Exposition Light Rail Construction Authority
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms of Payment or Both,
including use restrictions, development obligations and
other monetary considerations.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Community Health Councils, Inc., City of Culver City, et
al., v. County of Los Angeles
Case No. BS118018 (Re County Community Standards District for
Oil Drilling Operations)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) 2
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Closed Session
(continued)
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)
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
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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 7:13 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary indicated there was nothing to report out of
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 Larry Green.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation to the City Council from the Toro Company for
the City’s Water Conservation.
Jeff Earhardt, representing the Toro Company, presented a
brief history of their review of the water conservation
efforts made by Culver City and presented the 2010 Water
Smart Partner Award to the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department.
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Item P-2
Presentation of a Proclamation in Honor of Parks and
Recreation Month.
Mayor O’Leary read the proclamation in its entirety.
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services, thanked the City Council for the
proclamation.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
At this time, John Nachbar, City Manager, announced that a
community meeting was held on June 25, 2011 in Vets Park
regarding traffic circulation around the middle school and
the high school. As a result of community input at the
meeting, staff has decided to slow the process down and not
bring the item before the City Council on July 11, 2011 as
was originally planned. This was in order to make the
deadline of July 15, 2011 for a grant application.
Additional community meetings will be held before bringing
the item before the City Council. He indicated that this
would result in missing the deadline for the current grant
application period but that staff would pursue the item
during another grant period. 4
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Public Comment
(continued)
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Paul Condran, Equipment Maintenance Manager, introduced
several staff members and reported on their participation
in a voluntary Fleet Certification Recognition Program.
Chekesha Palmer requested that Code Enforcement Section
1109.215 written in 1965 be revisited in order to change
the requirement that ice cream trucks remain 300 feet from
public schools and parks to 50 feet.
Matthew Hetz, Culver City Symphony Orchestra, provided a
run down on their recent season and he thanked the City for
their support.
Nancy Goldberg requested that a discussion be agendized
regarding establishing a Motion Picture and Television
Museum in Culver City.
Karlo Silbiger reported that the Culver City Democratic
Club had voted to form an ad hoc committee to investigate
the feasibility of establishing a Motion Picture and
Television Museum in Downtown Culver City; and he discussed
the Summer Concert Series.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the responsibility and funding for festival
marketing.
Mollie “Lee” Welinsky requested that the City Council
agendize a discussion regarding creating a committee to
investigate the feasibility of establishing a Motion
Picture and Television Museum in the City.
Steven Gourley thanked the City for allowing the use of the
Council Chambers for the middle school mock trial; and he
echoed previous requests to create an ad hoc committee to
explore the museum idea. 5
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Public Comment
(continued)
Ross Hawkins provided background on himself and expressed
support for the establishment of an ad hoc committee to
explore the feasibility of a Motion Picture and Television
Museum on Parcel B.
Darryl Cherness urged the City Council to agendize a
discussion regarding creating an ad hoc committee to
explore the feasibility of establishing a Motion Picture
and Television Museum on Parcel B.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding agendizing a discussion of an ad hoc committee to
consider the museum concept; location of the museum;
existing entitlements; economics and feasibility; noticing
interested parties; other local museums; and consensus to
agendize the discussion.
Gary Silbiger spoke in support of establishing a Motion
Picture and Television Museum to raise the profile of the
City.
Meghan Sahli-Wells discussed establishing a Motion Picture
and Television Museum in the City on Parcel B.
Pam Pitti-Turner spoke in support of establishing a Motion
Picture and Television Museum in Culver City.
At this time, Mayor O’Leary reported receiving calls in
support of the museum concept noting that the City would
take the idea seriously and carefully consider the idea.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, read
written comments submitted by:
Amy Cherness
Bill Wynn
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Public Comment – Items on the Agenda
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Announcements
Mayor O’Leary announced the 17
th
Annual Culver City Music
Festival in the City Hall Courtyard on Thursday evenings
from July 7, 2011 to August 25, 2011; and a free
performance by We Tell Stories on June 29, 2011 at the
Julian Dixon Library.
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Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and Ordering
the Levy for West Washington Benefit Assessment District No. 1
for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
a majority protest did not exist.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R057 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND
ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012. 7
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Item PH-2
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for West Washington Benefit Assessment
District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
a majority protest did not exist.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R058 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND
ORDERING THE LEVY FOR WEST WASHINGTON BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012.
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Item PH-3
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and Ordering
the Levy for the Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment
District - Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response. 8
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Item PH-3
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
a majority protest did not exist.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R059 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND
ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012.
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Item PH-4
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for the for the Landscaping Maintenance
District No. 1 - Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, read written
comments submitted by:
Nancy Wileman
Councilmember Cooper reported living in the assessment
district and recused himself from the item. Councilmember
Cooper then left the dais.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, Malsin, Weissman, O’Leary
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Cooper
ABSENT: None 9
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Item PH-4
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
a previous request for staff to ascertain whether there was a
majority of residents who supported the removal of the pine
trees so that a public process would be involved; the current
process for tree removal; support for the residents finding
support for removing trees themselves rather than having staff
take on the task; and a suggestion to have residents circulate
a petition to indicate majority support.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R060
CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, Malsin, Weissman, O’Leary
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Cooper
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Cooper returned to Council Chambers.
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Item PH-5
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and Ordering
the Levy for the Sewer User’s Service Charge for Fiscal Year
2011/2012.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED. 10
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Item PH-5
(continued)
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
a majority protest did not exist.
Councilmember Armenta received clarification that no rate
change was proposed.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R061 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND
ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE SEWER USER’S SERVICE CHARGE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012.
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Item PH-6
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for the Higuera Street Landscape and
Lighting Assessment District - Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Councilmember Armenta received clarification that no increase
was proposed. 11
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Item PH-6
(continued)
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
a majority protest did not exist.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R062 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND
ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE HIGUERA STREET LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012.
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Joint Consent Calendar and Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM JC-1, AND CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, AND C-4 THROUGH C-10.
Tevis Barnes, Housing Administrator clarified that the
contract in Joint Consent Calendar Item JC-1 should be for
one year rather than two as originally stated. 12
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services
Agreement with St. Joseph Center for the Provision of Homeless
Outreach, Supportive Service and Data Collection for the
Period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOSEPH CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF HOMELESS
OUTREACH, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND DATA COLLECTION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $123,440(INCLUDING REIMBURSABLE COSTS) ANNUALLY FOR
THE ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012
AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY, RESPECTIVELY.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF MAY 9, 2011 AND MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 23,
2011 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FROM JUNE 4,
2011 - JUNE 17, 2011. 13
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Item C-4
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Motorola for
Monitor and Repair of the City’s Two-way Radio System
Infrastructure and Dispatch Systems.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA,
THROUGH ITS COMMERCIAL, GOVERNMENT, AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
SECTOR, FOR MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND/OR OTHER SERVICES FOR THE
CITY’S TWO-WAY RADIO AND POLICE/FIRE DISPATCH SYSTEMS, FOR THE
ONE YEAR PERIOD JULY 1, 2011 – JUNE 30, 2012, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $43,053.00; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
Approve a Blanket Purchase Order with Ewing in an Amount Not-
To-Exceed $75,000, for the Purchase of Irrigation Equipment
and Parts.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH EWING, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $75,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT
AND PARTS; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
(1) Approval of the Final Plans and Specifications for P-684
and P-853, and (2) Authorization to Publish the Notice Inviting
Bids for the Streetlight Improvement Projects, P-684 and P-853,
and Streetlight Energy Efficient Conversion Project Funded by
Southern California Edison On-Bill Financing Program.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREETLIGHT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, P-684 & P-853,AND AUTHORIZE COMBINING
THESE PROJECTS WITH THE STREETLIGHT ENERGY EFFICIENT CONVERSION
PROJECT FOR BIDDING PURPOSES; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE
COMBINED PROJECTS.
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Item C-7
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services
Agreement with St. Joseph’s Center to Perform Case Management,
Needs Assessment, Job Development Services and Supportive
Service Referrals for the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOSEPH’S CENTER TO SERVE AS THE FSS PROGRAM
COORDINATOR TO PERFORM CASE MANAGEMENT, NEEDS ASSESSMENT, JOB
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE REFERRALS FOR THE
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PARTICIPANTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $65,558 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 AND EXTENDING THE
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2012; 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
Award of a Construction Contract to Atlas Allied, Inc., as the
Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, for the Construction
of the Bristol Sewer Pump Station Improvements and Jasmine,
Mesmer, and Overland Sewer Pump Stations Emergency Bypass
Improvements Project P-521.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. REJECT THE BID SUBMITTED BY ADVANCED BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC. (ABECS, INC.) AS BEING NON-RESPONSIVE;
AND,
2. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ATLAS ALLIED, INC., AS THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$290,694.00 FOR THE BRISTOL SEWER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS AND
JASMINE, MESMER AND OVERLAND SEWER PUMP STATION EMERGENCY
BYPASS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, P-521; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS, IF NECESSARY, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $72,674.00; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-9
Approve a Blanket Purchase Order with Kompan, in an Amount
Not-To-Exceed $50,000, for the Purchase of Playground
Equipment and Parts.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH KOMPAN, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $50,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
AND PARTS; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-10
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services
Agreement with Trueline for the Installation of Windscreens at
Fox Hills Park.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVCIES
AGREEMENT WITH TRUELINE TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF
WINDSCREENS AT FOX HILLS PARK AND INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT TO AN AGGREGATE TOTAL OF $32,184; 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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The following Joint Consent Calendar Item was discussed and
voted on separately:
Item JC-2
Approval of a Request from Oliver McMillan to Purchase Digital
Projection Systems and Related Equipment for the Pacific
Theatres.
Councilmember Armenta received clarification that the
projectors at the theater are City property and he wanted to
see any value possible derived from the sale of the old
projectors.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND
AGENCY BOARD APPROVE A REQUEST FROM OLIVER MCMILLAN TO
PURCHASE A DIGITAL PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR PACIFIC THEATRES AT A
COST OF $428,000 FROM THE THEATER’S CAPITAL RESERVE FUND.
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The following Consent Calendar Items were discussed and voted
on separately:
Item C-3
1) Discussion of the Roles of City Commissions under the New
City Charter; 2) Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing and
Replacing Chapter 3.03 of the Culver City Municipal Code
(CCMC) Relating to City Commissions and Agencies; 3) Adoption
of a Resolution Amending City Council Policy 2007-01 Entitled
“City Commissions,” and Rescinding Resolution No. 2007-R029;
4) Adoption of a Resolution Amending City Council Policy 3304
and Rescinding Former City Council Policy 3304; 5) Adoption of
a Resolution Amending City Council Policy 3303 and Rescinding
Former City Council Policy 3303; 6) Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending CCMC Section 9.10.040 to Designate the
Public Works Director as the Person Responsible for Street and
Parkway Trees Including the Removal of Trees with an Appeal to
the PRCS Commission; 7) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending
CCMC Section 7.01.230.B.2 Clarifying those Individuals
Eligible to Receive Parking Decals Which Exempt their Vehicles
from Parking or Standing Provisions; and 8) Adoption of a
Resolution Amending City Council Policy Statement Number 3003
Entitled “Issuance of City Parking Decals” and Rescinding
Former City Council Policy 3003; and 9) Directing the City
Manager to Present a Report at a Future City Council Meeting
which Discusses the Application of Similar Rules and
Regulations to the City’s Committees and Boards, as
Appropriate.
Councilmember Armenta stated he did not feel that this item
should have been categorized as a consent calendar item due to
the number of issues connected to Commissions, nor did he feel
the item was routine in nature; he noted the amount of reading
involved; and he requested consensus to pull the item as an
action item. The City Council did not concur with this
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Item C-3
(continued)
Councilmember Armenta further discussed the two year “sit out”
period for Commissioners who have served two consecutive terms
on one Commission before they can serve on a different
Commission and opening up the Commissions to newcomers; City
Council approval of class specifications; and he asked that
the motion be bifurcated to separate out Commissioner terms
and Civil Service Commission final jurisdiction over class
specifications. Councilmember Armenta mentioned he did not
support these two changes and requested the City Council take
a separate vote on the ordinance which included these proposed
changes.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
most qualified applicants; the Board of Zoning Adjustments;
the Civil Service Commission and City Council approval of
class specifications; and the City Manager form of government.
At this time, the following motions were made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DISCUSS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
RELATING TO THE ROLES OF COMMISSIONS; AND,
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R063 AMENDING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY 2007-01 ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSIONS,” AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R029; AND
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R064 AMENDING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY 3303 AND RESCINDING FORMER CITY COUNCIL POLICY 3303;
AND,
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R065 AMENDING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY 3304 AND RESCINDING FORMER CITY COUNCIL POLICY 3304;
AND,
5. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2011-006 AMENDING CCMC SECTION
9.10.040 TO DESIGNATE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS THE
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR STREET AND PARKWAY TREES WITH AN
APPEAL TO THE PRCS COMMISSION; AND, 20
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Item C-3
(continued)
6. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2011-007 AMENDING CCMC SECTION
7.01.230.B.2 CLARIFYING THOSE INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO
RECEIVE PARKING DECALS WHICH EXEMPT THEIR VEHICLES FROM
PARKING OR STANDING PROVISIONS; AND,
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R066 AMENDING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY 3003 ENTITLED “ISSUANCE OF CITY PARKING DECALS” AND
RESCINDING FORMER CITY COUNCIL POLICY 3003; AND,
8. DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO PRESENT A REPORT AT A FUTURE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING WHICH DISCUSSES THE APPLICATION OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS SIMILAR TO THOSE ADOPTED THIS EVENING TO THE CITY’S
COMMITTEES AND BOARDS, AS APPROPRIATE.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2011-005
REPEALING AND REPLACING CCMC CHAPTER 3.03 OF THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES.
AYES: Councilmembers Cooper, Malsin, Weissman, O’Leary
NOES: Councilmember Armenta
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Joint Item
Item J-1
Approval of the 1) Issuance of a Request for Qualifications to
Solicit Developer Interest in the Development of a Specialty
Retail “Market Hall” on the City-Owned Property Located at the
Northeast and Northwest Corners of Washington Boulevard at
Centinela Avenue and 2) Release of a Request for Proposals to
Construct a Public Parking Structure.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, presented a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment. 21
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Item J-1
(continued)
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Robert Pine discussed the history of the property; he felt that
the current proposal was the opposite of the original visioning
statement discussed by a previous City Council; noted the
pedestrian friendly emphasis of the original plan; discussed
existing traffic conditions in the area; and he suggested that
if the vision had changed that the statement be changed to
match it so the neighbors have realistic expectations.
Jean Ballantine discussed noticing for the item; expressed
concern with the proposed parking garage; traffic conditions in
the neighborhood; restaurants in the neighborhood; security and
liability issues; and gang activity and graffiti in the area.
Edward Atkatz expressed concern with the proposed parking
structure; access to Colonial Avenue; and maintaining some of
the current tranquility.
David Mora discussed public notice; public input; the process;
and he requested that there be no access to the parking
structure from Colonial Avenue.
Larry Green, representing Herbert Street, discussed the current
proposal versus the original proposal; and expressed concern
with the proposed parking structure.
Stacey Peyer reported previous involvement in discussions
regarding the property; expressed concern with the proposed
parking structure; wanted to see consideration given to traffic
issues; questioned how the plan came to put parking on the
Colonial Avenue side instead of the other side of the street;
and she wanted to see the neighborhood become more pedestrian
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Item J-1
(continued)
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk read written
comments submitted by:
Annelise Spira
Corinne Lightweaver
Judy Scott
Evan Caplicki
Dianne Black
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
public noticing for the item; potential development proposals;
pedestrian activity and the market hall concept; the intent to
create a local serving area and an outside attraction; access
issues; screening the parking structure from view; project
design; next steps in the process; minimizing cut-through
traffic; origin of the conceptual plan and history of the
property; public vetting of the current idea; current economic
conditions; neighborhood support of businesses; parking and
traffic issues; subterranean parking; keeping traffic off of
Colonial Avenue; including more parking than is necessary for
the project; permit parking; the transformation of the downtown
area; and area restaurants.
Further discussion ensued regarding the outreach process;
interest from the development community; opportunities to
protect adjacent neighborhoods and those nearest the project
from impacts of the development; the RFQ and RFP stages; public
parking; concern with putting an RFP out for parking before
understanding the nature of the development interest; cost
considerations and above grade parking; design studies;
calculating parking spaces; timing of the project; a suggestion
that interested developers watch this meeting and heed public
input; opportunity for public input; proper traffic mitigation;
support for entrance and exits to be on Washington
Boulevard/Centinela Avenue rather than on the smaller streets;
feasibility of a cul de sac; a public notice board at the site;
information on the website; keeping email addresses updated for
homeowner association representatives; making the area more
pedestrian friendly; clarification on how long the lot has been
vacant; and a belief that improving the lot will remove a
trouble spot in the area. 23
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Item J-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND
AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE THE CONTENT AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS TO DEVELOPERS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A MARKET HALL
CONCEPT ON THE SITE; AND
2. APPROVE THE CONTENT AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
TO SECURE A CONSULTING FIRM TO DESIGN AND OVERSEE CONSTRUCTION
OF A PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURE.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Approval of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program in the
Blair Hills Neighborhood on Portions of Lenawee Avenue and a
Segment of Wrightcrest Drive.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineering Manager, provided a summary
of the material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jonathan Melvin thanked staff for their support and discussed
cut-through traffic in Blair Hills; speed; and the NTMP
process.
Terry Keelan, Blair Hills Residents Association Traffic
Committee, thanked staff and expressed support for the plan.
Mason Frazier expressed support for the plan. 24
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Item A-1
(continued)
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk read written
comments submitted by:
Julia Lauren
Rosie McCann
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
Phase 3; appreciation to residents and staff for their hard
work; and traffic fines.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
A NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE BLAIR HILLS
NEIGHBORHOOD ON PORTIONS OF LENAWEE AVENUE AND A SEGMENT OF
WRIGHTCREST DRIVE.
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Item A-2
Approval of an Amendment to the Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program in the Residential Neighborhood South of
Downtown to Comply with Condition of Approval 1B, in
Resolution No. 2009-R006, to Remove an Existing Semi-Diverter
on Irving Place at A Street, and to Install a New Semi-Cul-de-
sac at the Prolongation of the Southerly Property Line at 4043
Irving Place.
Councilmember Weissman recused himself from this item and left
the dais.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineering Manager, presented a summary
of the material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment. 25
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Item A-2
(continued)
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Downtown Neighborhood Association, noted
that development was large for the neighborhood; traffic
generated from the development would be routed to Culver
Boulevard, not through the neighborhood; and the commitment of
the developer to finance the project.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
George Mitsonis and Sal Gonzalez, the developers, were present
to answer any questions.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN , THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN, TO COMPLY WITH CONDITION OF
APPROVAL 1B, IN RESOLUTION NO. 2009-R006, TO AUTHORIZE REMOVAL
OF THE EXISTING SEMI-DIVERTER ON SOUTHBOUND IRVING PLACE AT A
STREET, AND AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF A SEMI-CUL-DE-SAC ON
IRVING PLACE AT THE PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTHERLY PROPERTY
LINE AT 4043 IRVING PLACE.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, Cooper, Malsin, O’Leary
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Weissman
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Weissman returned to Council Chambers.
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Item A-3
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Monica’s
Big Blue Bus to Provide Bus Advertising Services.
Art Ida, Transportation Director, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
legal aspects of the MOU; whether Santa Monica has contacts
with any other cities; the length of the contract;
clarification that Culver City would be added to the
geographical area for Santa Monica bus advertising; projected
net revenue to the City; types of advertising; concern with
compromising the identity of Culver City buses; the reputation
and image of the buses; relocation of the logo; importance of
the branding; restrictions on what ads will be accepted; value;
costs of doing the program in-house; the termination clause;
different advertisers; and benefits to both communities.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA TO PROVIDE BUS ADVERTISING SERVICES;
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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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – continued.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk:
• Indicated that the next Council Meeting would be held on
July 11, 2011 and that the new agenda format and speaker
cards would be used.
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Items from the City Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Requested a discussion be agendized regarding hosting a
Small Business Seminar in Council Chambers.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding existing City policy regarding use of the room;
sponsorship; the Board of Equalization and Franchise Tax
Board; and room capacity.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Weissman:
• Reported receipt of correspondence from Mobile Home Park
Owners in the City regarding a “No Closure Covenant” and
requested that a discussion on this matter be agendized.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding when the item would come forward; Council
direction regarding the Mobile Home Park ordinance;
contents of the staff report; covenant related options;
comments received from the public; a request for
consensus to consider options with regard to a covenant;
staff time involved; protection to the residents; the
necessity of an ordinance; covenants versus ordinances;
including the Housing Department in the discussion; staff
agreement to provide additional information to the City
Council; and a request for background information on the
item.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Cooper:
• Extended congratulations to the Culver City Little League
All Stars.
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Items Presented by Mayor O’Leary:
• Reported attending the opening of the Bike Path and
discussing redevelopment funds with Assembly member Holly
Mitchell.
• Reported attending the 100
th
Anniversary of Venice High
School.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:28 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on July
11, 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 July 11, 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: Metro Right-of-Way (adjacent to Exposition Boulevard)
Agency Negotiator: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development
Director/Assistant Executive Director, Todd Tipton, Deputy
Community Development Director/Redevelopment Administrator and
Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Rick Thorpe, Chief Executive
Officer, Exposition Light Rail Construction Authority
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms of Payment or Both,
including use restrictions, development obligations and other
monetary considerations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) 2
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Closed Session
(continued)
CS-3 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)
CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Community Health Councils, Inc., City of Culver City, et
al., v. County of Los Angeles
Case No. BS118018 (Re County Community Standards District for
Oil Drilling Operations)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-5 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)
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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 7:00 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary reported that the City Council had authorized
the settlement of the proposed PXP lawsuit and thanked the
public for their patience with the process.
Councilmember Weissman reported that after three years of
litigation over the regulation of drilling in the Baldwin
Hills area, the City was successful in reaching a settlement
resulting in significant new protections for the community and
environment. He read a joint statement regarding settlement
of the litigations from the County of Los Angeles, PXP, Culver
City and other community and environmental groups and noted
that the petitioners were being reimbursed for attorney fees
involved, adding that the City was committed to ensuring that
terms of the agreement were adhered to and strictly enforced.
He noted that the lawsuit challenged the validity of the
underlying EIR; he felt the additional mitigations would
provide meaningful monitoring and protection for the
community; and he thanked staff and the City Council for their
efforts.
Councilmember Malsin acknowledged former Councilmember Alan
Corlin for his efforts on this item.
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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 Veronica Reyes.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
(out of sequence)
(1) City Council Introduction of an Ordinance Opting-in to an
Alternative Redevelopment Program, (2) Agency Board Approval
of a Resolution Reducing the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Affordable
Housing Allocation, and (3) City Council and Agency Board
Approval of an Agreement between the City of Culver City and
the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Providing Funding for the
Required Payments.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, presented a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas acknowledged
staff and the City Council for their efforts on the PXP
lawsuit.
Discussion ensued between Supervisor Ridley Thomas and the
City Council regarding the difficulty of the decision to sue
the County; improvements for the residents; motivation to
ensure that an agreement would protect the community; and
efforts of the supervisor.
Robert Dwelle, Habitat for Humanity, expressed support for
efforts of the City to protect the Redevelopment Agency and he
discussed the Globe Avenue project.
Booker Pearson, Upward Bound Board Member, expressed support
for the staff recommendation and discussed the importance of
providing homes for children. 5
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Item J-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
AB26; the ability of the Redevelopment Agency to take future
action; the elimination provision; risks of not opting in;
strong City Council support of redevelopment; preserving the
reservation of rights; potential litigation; the feeling that
the payment is necessary to continue the work of the
Redevelopment Agency; effects to schools; transferring the
obligation from the state to the City; the flow of funding;
changes tied to balancing the state budget, not to funding
schools; clarification that schools will not lose any funding;
the California state budget; economic impacts of the
Redevelopment Agency’s work; economic benefits to the City and
the state; the amount of money brought to the School District
by the Redevelopment Agency annually; and clarification that
the City Council is not waiving any rights, and any payments
made pursuant to the ordinance would be under protest.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MAYOR O’LEARY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2011-008 WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CITY
TO (A) PARTICIPATE IN THE “ALTERNATIVE VOLUNTARY REDEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM” AND (B) MAKE THE $12.1 MILLION “VOLUNTARY” OPT-IN
PAYMENT; AND,
2. APPROVE A REMITTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
AGENCY TO ESTABLISH AGENCY FUNDING OF THE “VOLUNTARY” OPT-IN
PAYMENT BY THE CITY; 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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Presentations
Item P-1
A Presentation to the City Council from Culver City Sister
City, Inc. Related to an Upcoming Trip to Culver City Sister
City Iksan City, South Korea.
Barbara Honig, President of Culver City Sister City Committee,
introduced the Chair of the Iksan Committee.
Barbara Reyes, Chair of the Iksan Committee, discussed the
upcoming visit to South Korea and displayed the gift from
Culver City and the Sister City Committee to the Mayor of
Iksan City.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items from Staff.
Mayor O’Leary announced a performance of We Tell Stories on
July 13, 2011 at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library; reggae
music on July 14, 2011 as part of the 17
th
Annual Culver City
Music Festival in the City Hall Courtyard on Thursday evenings
from July 7 - August 25, 2011 and presented by the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency; and performances by the Culver City
Public Theater on Saturdays and Sundays from July 16 – 31, 2011
at Carlson Park.
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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 announced the Culver City Historical Society
Picnic on July 20, 2011; reported that Historical Site 13 had
been chosen; and she encouraged everyone to visit the Ark at
Veteran’s Auditorium on July 16, 2011. 7
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Public Comment
(continued)
David Voncannon reported on traffic congestion on Tilden
Avenue in conjunction with the Tilden Terrace Projects; he
discussed actions approved by the City Council; he noted
successful changes to the street sweeping schedule; and he
thanked Gabe Garcia, Engineering Department for his efforts.
Scott Wells, Operation Boot Camp, requested a six week permit
to operate in the City.
Discussion ensued between the City Council, staff and Mr.
Wells regarding a current City program that would compete with
the Operation Boot Camp program; commercial enterprises in
City parks; revenue splits; independent contractor agreement
programs; exploring other opportunities; policies if two
enterprises want to run similar programs; Operation Boot Camp
program elements; whether similar programs are available at
all parks; allowing the current program to expand to other
parks; measuring demand; exclusivity agreements and competing
programs; marketing; healthy competition; and enhancing City
revenue.
Ronnie Jayne encouraged everyone to attend the Summer Concert
series and announced Fiesta La Ballona on August 26-28, 2011.
Robert Zirgulis noted that PXP was allegedly willing to make
the same concessions before the lawsuits were filed; expressed
concern with the money spent on lawyers; noted that he was
allegedly defamed for calling for dialogue rather than a
lawsuit; he felt the City should raise the royalty rate it
gets from PXP; and he wanted to see a statewide progressive
windfalls profit tax against all oil companies with added
revenues allocated to Culver City schools.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Ed Firth 8
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Public Comment
(continued)
At this time, Ed Firth, a crossing guard at Elenda Street and
Braddock Drive, addressed the City Council and expressed
concern with safety at the intersection.
Mayor O’Leary indicated that the City was aware of
neighborhood concerns and going through the public process
which he encouraged Mr. Firth to participate in.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, 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 Tri-Party Professional Services Agreement with
KOA/CBM to Prepare Construction Drawings for Improvements to
the Washington Boulevard/Washington Place/Tilden Avenue
Intersection to be Constructed by Tilden Terrace, LP.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND
AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE A TRI-PARTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KOA CORPORATION TO PRODUCE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD/WASHINGTON
PLACE/TILDEN AVENUE INTERSECTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$73,150; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY GENERAL COUNCIL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
RESPECTIVELY.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, AND C-4.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2011 AND THE MINUTES FOR THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2011 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR JUNE 18,
2011 TO JULY 1, 2011.
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Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution (1) Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute and Submit the Used Oil Payment Program Application in
Conjunction with the Cities of Beverly Hills and West
Hollywood and (2) Authorizing the City of Culver City to
Administer the Program.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R067 (1)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE USED
OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITIES
OF BEVERLY HILLS AND WEST HOLLYWOOD AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF CULVER CITY TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM FOR THE NEXT
THREE FISCAL YEARS.
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The following Consent Calendar items were discussed and voted
on separately:
Item C-3
Approval of an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the State
of California for Use of the Premises Located at 10808 Culver
Boulevard (the Armory).
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed his participation on the Homelessness
Committee; expressed frustration with the system; he discussed
the amount the State pays; the community benefit; and the cold
weather shelter. 11
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Item C-3
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE USE OF THE PREMISES LOCATED AT
10808 CULVER BOULEVARD; 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
Approval of a Non-Infrastructure (Education and Enforcement
Focused) Safe Routes to School Grant Application.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
John Heyl discussed accidents on Farragut Drive; reported
attending a Safe Routes to School workshop; expressed support
for strong police enforcement as well as education,
encouragement and evaluation; discussed recent issues; and
requested that speed limits around Culver City schools be
reduced.
Robert Zirgulis discussed infrastructure to support bicycling
as in Europe; wanted to see students encouraged to ride to
school; suggested installing more bicycle racks; and expressed
disappointment that infrastructure grant money was not
obtained. 12
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Item C-5
(continued)
Cary Anderson discussed the responsibility of parents to ensure
their child’s safety; infrastructure; he expressed support for
targeted enforcement; concern with drivers who run stop signs;
and he wanted to see education first and then enforcement,
encouragement and evaluation.
Meghan Sahli-Wells expressed support for the grant proposal.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Gitty Amini
Brian Treanor
Susan Sinjur
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the public process; the infrastructure portion of the grant;
the application process; focusing on specific areas; deadlines;
the prevalence of the problem in school areas; encouragement to
staff to hold public meetings; public outreach; support from
the school community; fliers which were distributed which may
have contained misinformation; improving the safety of school
areas; making it easier for children to walk and bike to
school; implementing the Bicycle Master Plan; objections
raised; issues that could be addressed; enforcement; the need
to move forward; state versus federal grant opportunities; the
difficulty of finding something that everyone can agree on;
concern with conducting the process too quickly; the issue of
alleys; responding to concerns; awareness of community needs;
traffic, congestion and safety around schools in the City;
taking a comprehensive look at safe routes to all schools in
the City; the City Council not be informed about the community
meetings and not having sufficient time to review this item; an
upcoming community meeting on August 20, 2011; and vetting the
tri-school area. 13
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Item C-5
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT
APPLICATION; 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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Action Items
Item A-1
Consideration of a Proposal to Co-Sponsor the Culver City
Small Business Opportunities Seminar Organized by California
State Controller John Chiang and Hosted in the City Council
Chambers.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
DETERMINED IT WISHES TO CO-SPONSOR THE CULVER CITY SMALL
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SEMINAR AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AS
DEEMED APPROPRIATE.
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Item A-2
Approval of (1) a Temporary Art Installation in Conjunction
with the 2011 IndieCade Festival and (2) a Professional
Services Agreement Between the City and the Selected Artist
Related to the Installation.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE “INVADED” AS THE SELECTED TEMPORARY ART
INSTALLATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2011 INDIECADE FESTIVAL;
AND,
2. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE SELECTED
ARTIST IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,500; 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 A-3
1) Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter
3.03 of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Relating to City
Commissions and Agencies; 2) Adoption of an Ordinance Amending
CCMC Section 9.10.040 to Designate the Public Works Director as
the Person Responsible for Street and Parkway Trees Including
the Removal of Trees with an Appeal to the PRCS Commission; and
3) Adoption of an Ordinance Amending CCMC Section 7.01.230.B.2
Clarifying those Individuals Eligible to Receive Parking Decals
Which Exempt their Vehicles from Parking or Standing
Provisions.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson noted that there was no clarification regarding
individuals eligible to receive parking decals exempting their
vehicles from parking or standing provisions and questioned
where the supporting documentation was.
Heather Baker, Assistant City Attorney, clarified that
information was attached to the original ordinance; summarized
exemptions and changes; agreed to email the speaker additional
information; indicated that a typographical error would be
corrected; clarified that the issue of job classifications was
not part of the ordinance and Councilmember Armenta’s
opposition was reflected in the item brought forward on June
27, 2011; and she noted that the term limit issue was part of
the ordinance.
Councilmember Armenta stated his opposition to the provision
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Item A-3
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-005 REPEALING AND REPLACING CCMC
CHAPTER 3.03 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY
COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES; AND,
2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-006 AMENDING CCMC SECTION 9.10.040
TO DESIGNATE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS THE PERSON
RESPONSIBLE FOR STREET AND PARKWAY TREES WITH AN APPEAL TO THE
PRCS COMMISSION; AND,
3. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-007 AMENDING CCMC SECTION
7.01.230.B.2 CLARIFYING THOSE INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE
PARKING DECALS WHICH EXEMPT THEIR VEHICLES FROM PARKING OR
STANDING PROVISIONS.
Councilmember Cooper received clarification that parking decals
only exempted Councilmembers when they were conducting City
business.
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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:
• Encouraged everyone to stay home and off the 405 Freeway
on July 16-17, 2011 during “Carmageddon”.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Cooper:
• Echoed Councilmember Armenta’s comments and encouraged
residents to patronize local businesses.
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Items Presented by Mayor O’Leary:
• Reported attending a conference in San Diego where he
learned about a barrel tax that Montebello has for oil
drilling.
• Reported seeing Prince William and Catherine Middleton,
the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge while they were
visiting Culver City.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:06 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on July
25, 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