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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE April 27, 2015
CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Sahli-Wells called the meeting of the City Council to
order at 5:30 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Chambers at City Hall.
Present: Meghan Sahli-Wells, Mayor
Micheál O‘Leary, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Council Member
Jeffrey Cooper, Council Member
Andrew Weissman, Council Member
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Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session to consider
the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation - 1 Matter
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: Graner v. Culver City
Case No. WCAB ADJ8077731; ADJ8570846
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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CS-3 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City Designated Representatives: City Manager John
Nachbar, Director of Human Resources Serena Wright
Employee Organizations: Culver City Employees Association,
Culver City Management Group, Culver City Police Officers'
Association, Culver City Police Management Group, Culver City
Firefighters' Association Local 1927, AFL-CIO, Culver City
Fire Management Group
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: City of Inglewood et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al.
Case No. BC 529180
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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Reconvene
Mayor Sahli-Wells reconvened the City Council meeting at
7:12 p.m. with all Council Members present.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Sahli-Wells indicated nothing to report out of
closed session.
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Reflection/Pledge of Allegiance
The Reflection was given by John Nachbar, City Manager,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by CCUSD Board of
Education President Nancy Goldberg.
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Presentations
Item P-1
A Proclamation Designating May as Historic Preservation Month
Council Member Clarke presented the proclamation designating
May as Historic Preservation month to Michelle Bernardin. April 27, 2015
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Michelle Bernardin thanked the City for the proclamation on
behalf of the Historical Society and discussed the importance
of historical preservation.
Cultural Affairs Commissioner Thomas Small thanked the City
for the Proclamation on behalf of the Cultural Affairs
Commission.
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Item P-2
A Proclamation Designating May as Bike Month and May 6, 2015
as Bike to School Day
Mayor Sahli-Wells presented the proclamation.
Jim Shanman accepted the proclamation on behalf of all the
parents and children who bike in the City; he discussed
upcoming events; expressed appreciation for the support from
the City; encouraged residents to contact their school to
find out about Bike to School Day on May 6; announced the
Walk & Roll Festival on May 3 at El Marino Language School;
he acknowledged the work done by Mayor Sahli-Wells to support
biking in the City; and he presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Mayor Sahli-Wells on behalf of the Culver
City Walk 'n Rollers.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/
Information Items from Staff
Mayor Sahli-Wells announced Tribute to the Stars on May 2
at Sony Studios to benefit the Culver City Education
Foundation, and A Shoes for the Homeless fundraiser on
April 28 at the Wende Museum with an award given to Justin
Jampol.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, announced
that applications were being accepted until May 7 for the
City's Commissions, Committees and Boards with
applications available at City Hall or on the City's
website.
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Mayor Sahli-Wells received clarification that positions
were open on almost every Board, Committee or Commission
and she encouraged everyone to apply.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Marta Zaragoza thanked Public Works Director/City Engineer
Charles Herbertson for dealing with an issue on her
street, and she presented flowers to Vice Mayor O'Leary's
mother from her and her son.
Paul Mandeville expressed support for continuing City
Council efforts to mitigate airplane noise issues in the
City.
June Lehrman, LAX Noise Roundtable representative,
discussed a recent public meeting where residents
expressed concerns regarding overflights in the City;
changed flight paths and decreased altitude; she reported
gathering data; provided an update on the March LAX Noise
Roundtable meeting; discussed the need to expend City
resources to get the expert report completed; she felt
that litigation might be on the horizon; asserted that
data needed to be compiled to prove the case; she reported
that the FAA and LAX were denying that changes had been
made; noted that air space redesign is underway and will
be revealed in the near future with a 30 day window of
opportunity provided for comment; she wanted to make sure
that people were prepared to submit comments; she reported
8,000 comments submitted by the City of Phoenix; she noted
that there would be 90 days to sue after the final
environmental assessment comes out; and she asked that
there be another public meeting once the 30 day period
opens.
Responding to Council Member Cooper, Ms. Lehrman reported
fliers in the back of Council Chambers; discussed the LAX
Overflights button on Culver City Connect; City
compilation of information; and she noted the importance April 27, 2015
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of providing contact information to stay informed and be
part of the public notification system.
Mayor Sahli-Wells discussed the Go Request app.
Council Member Cooper expressed appreciation for the work
done; discussed increased noise issues; noted potential
decreases to property values; and encouraged all residents
to provide comments.
Bert Bochner expressed concern with the building of
“McMansions;” he asked the City to form an exploratory
committee; he indicated that members of the Concerned
Citizens of Carlson Park were present in support of the
issue; and he provided photographs to the City Council.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members
regarding when the issue might be discussed by the City
Council; the number of resident complaints over the past
six months; a suggestion to place a moratorium on that
type of development as other cities have done; possible
regulations to control the issue; time to complete the
ordinance; zoning; available options; and public
notification.
Dorsay Dujon, Make Music Los Angeles, provided background
on the event that takes place on June 21 each year;
discussed plans to make the day a national holiday; she
requested City Council endorsement of the event; and she
distributed cards for the event.
Mayor Sahli-Wells suggested that Ms. Dujon approach the
Cultural Affairs Commission for assistance, and she
proposed a possible proclamation for the day.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that no correspondence had been received by the City
Clerk's Office.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-3 AND C-5.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2015.
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Item C-2
Approval of a Funding Agreement for the Los Angeles County
California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement
Team (Cal-MMET) for Public Safety Realignment Funds between
the County of Los Angeles and the City of Culver City in the
Amount of $153,510
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE CAL-MMET FUNDING AGREEMENT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BE
HALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-3
Approval of the Final Plans and Specifications and
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the
Streetlight Improvement Project, PZ-684 on Washington
Place between Zanja Street and Centinela Avenue and
Washington Boulevard between Centinela Avenue and
Inglewood Boulevard and between Berryman Avenue and
Sepulveda Boulevard
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
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PLACE BETWEEN ZANJA STREET AND CENTINELA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD BETWEEN CENTINELA AVENUE AND
INGLEWOOD BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN BERRYMAN AVENUE AND
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR
THE STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PZ-684 ALONG
WASHINGTON PLACE BETWEEN ZANJA STREET AND CENTINELA
AVENUE, WASHINGTON BOULEVARD BETWEEN CENTINELA AVENUE AND
INGLEWOOD BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN BERRYMAN AVENUE AND
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD.
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Item C-5
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with XO Communications for Use of the Public Rights-of-Way on
Hannum Avenue, Bristol Parkway, and Slauson Avenue
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH XO COMMUNICATIONS FOR PROPOSED FIBER OPTIC
TELECOMMUNICATION CABLES ALONG HANNUM AVENUE, BRISTOL
PARKWAY, AND SLAUSON AVENUE; 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
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment
Agreement with AT&T for Use of the Public Rights-of-Way on
Wesley Street
Mayor Sahli-Wells recused herself.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: April 27, 2015
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1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH AT&T; 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.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O'LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
RECUSED: SAHLI-WELLS
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PARKING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY JOINT AGENDA ITEM: (1) City
Council Election of its Mayor and Vice Mayor; (2)
Confirmation by the Housing Authority/Parking Authority/
Successor Agency/Financing Authority that the Mayor and Vice
Mayor of the City Shall Serve as Chair and Vice Chair of
these Bodies, Respectively; and (3) Direction Related to the
Upcoming Agenda Item for City Council Outside Agency/
Subcommittee Appointments
Mayor Sahli-Wells indicated that it had been a pleasure and
honor to serve as Mayor of Culver City for the past year.
MOVED BY MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ELECT VICE MAYOR O'LEARY TO SERVE AS MAYOR.
Mayor O'Leary assumed the Chair.
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MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR O'LEARY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ELECT COUNCIL
MEMBER WEISSMAN TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR
The Mayor and Vice Mayor received their pins.
Vice Mayor Weissman thanked former Mayor Sahli-Wells for her
service; discussed his seven years serving the City on the
City Council; thanked Council Member Clarke for his
nomination; discussed issues faced by the City over the
years; and looked forward to preserving the special quality
of life in the City.
Council Member Cooper thanked the former Mayor for her
service over the past year, and he encouraged everyone to
attend the Car Show on May 9.
Council Member Clarke thanked former Mayor Sahli-Wells for
her service.
Council Member Sahli-Wells indicated that she was looking
forward to having Mayor O'Leary lead the City especially with
his interest in clean water and his role on the state level.
Mayor O'Leary thanked former Mayor Sahli-Wells for her
service; thanked the City Council for choosing him to serve
as Mayor; and he indicated that he would do his best to serve
the City well.
Mayor O'Leary opened up nominations for Chair and Vice Chair
of the Financing Authority, Housing Authority, Parking
Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
it is customary for the Mayor and Vice Mayor to serve as
Chair and Vice Chair of the Financing Authority, Housing
Authority, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
SERVE AS CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE FINANCING AUTHORITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding
City Council appointees; whether to retain existing April 27, 2015
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appointments except for those that change with the new Mayor
and Vice Mayor; whether to review all appointments; a
suggestion to consider the item on May 26 rather than May 11
if a comprehensive review is to be undertaken; and City
Council consensus that that the City Council consider
continuing existing positions on May 11, 2015.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
No cards were received and no speakers came forward.
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Items from the City Council
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:11 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to Monday, May 11, 2015 at
7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
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MICHEÁL O‘LEARY
MAYOR of Culver City, California