THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 2, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 6:00 P.M.
CALIFORNIA (Budget Session)
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, Chief
Administrative Officer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City
Engineer.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Joanne Venuti, Administrative Clerk in the Public Works
Maintenance Division, regarding her position being
eliminated due to budget cuts.
o0oJune 2, 2006
Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE
AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Budget Study Session - Proposed Fiscal Year 2006/2007
Budget: Public Works and Capital Improvement Projects.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Emily Glick, representing La Playa Cooperative Nursery
School, regarding extensive repairs that are needed at the
Lindberg Park Stone Building. Requested that the repairs
be included in the Fiscal Year 2006/07 Capital Improvement
Budget.
Department reviews commenced:
Public Works:
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
gave the presentation. Mr. Herbertson reviewed duties and
responsibilities of Public Works divisions; proposed
projects; and revenue and budget enhancements. Mr.
Herbertson summarized enterprise funds status regarding
Sanitation and Sewer funds; and bond financing.
Discussion ensued regarding the need to increase street
maintenance; how to handle recycling in multi-family
buildings and in commercial buildings; and status of
recruitment for the Sanitation Manager position.
2June 2, 2006
Item A-1
(continued)
Further discussion ensued feasibility of providing trash
pickup on the weekends for commercial areas; and concerns
regarding continued cuts in Public Works.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 8:20 P.M.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 8:30 P.M., with
all Members present.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Department reviews continued:
Capital Improvement Projects:
Mate Gaspar, Engineering Services Manager gave the
presentation. Mr. Gaspar reviewed goals and
accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2005/06; and projects ready
to commence in the early part of Fiscal Year 2006/07. Mr.
Gaspar reviewed proposed Capital Improvement projects for
Fiscal Year 2006/07.
Discussion ensued regarding cooperative projects with the
City of Los Angeles; whether Playa Vista funds could be
used for road repairs or other street projects; and
feasibility of using funds earmarked for future projects
for current projects.
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3June 2, 2006
Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Council
No action was taken on this item.
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4June 2, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:30 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on June 5, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILEIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
yc
5THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
June 5, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
5:30 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order EL Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
oda
Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CS-1: Meet with City's Labor Negotiator
Negotiator: Jack Hoffman
City designated representatives: Jack Hoffman
Employee Organization: Culver City Employees
Association; Culver City Firefighters' Association;
Culver City Fire Management Group; Culver City
Management Group Employees; Culver City Police
Officers Association; Culver City Police Management
Group
Re: Negotiations related to Personnel, Employee
Relations, Salary Survey and other matters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 P.M.
o0oJune 5, 2006
Reconvene
• The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:04 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0o
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given at
the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
o0o
Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Silbiger announced that there was nothing to report
from Closed Session.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Marta Zaragoza, Culver City representative on the Baldwin
Hills Conservancy, advising that she will not be submitting
an application for reappointment to the Baldwin Hills
Conservancy.
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2June 5, 2006
Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter addressed to former Mayor Albert Vera from Ruben
Barrales, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of
Intergovernmental Affairs, responding to the City's
correspondence regarding the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program.
Email from Patricia Price, South Coast Air. Quality
Management District (SCAQMD), advising of a court hearing
to be held on June 7, 2006 regarding railroads trying to
set aside SCAQMD rules regarding diesel emissions from
locomotives.
Email from Ann Marie Wallace, League of California Cities,
regarding the passage of AB 2987 by the Assembly.
The following people sent emails requesting that the City
repair and maintain the Lindberg Park Stone Building:
Mitzi Schwarz
Kimberly King
Robert Berger
Richelle Mancewicz
Jennifer Sears
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Council
No action was taken on this item.
o0oJune 5, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 7:08 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on June 6, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
yc
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UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
June 6, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
6:10 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
(Budget Session)
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:10
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
o0o
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Martin Cole, Assistant Chief
Administrative Officer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Heather Iker, Deputy City Attorney.
o0o
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
o0o
Added Item
At this time, the City Council commended the Fire
Department for their response this morning to a fire at
Sound Stage 27 at Sony Pictures Studios.
o0oJune 6, 2006
Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE
AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Budget Study Session - Proposed Fiscal Year 2006/2007
Budget: Fire Department and City Attorney's Office.
Department reviews commenced:
Fire Department:
Fire Chief Jeff Eastman gave the presentation. Fire Chief
Eastman discussed the hiring of new firefighters; community
projects; regional and mutual aid projects; communications
projects; and emergency preparedness. Fire Chief Eastman
discussed enhancement requests; and staffing and budget
issues facing the department.
Discussion ensued regarding feasibility of automating
billing and fee collections for fire inspections; transport
of patients to hospitals other than Brotman Hospital;
status of a regional dispatch center; and recruitment of
firefighters.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 7:30 P.M.
o0o
2June 6, 2006
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:45 P.M., with
all Members present.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Department reviews continued:
City Attorney:
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, gave the presentation. Ms.
Schwab reviewed accomplishments for the City Attorney's
Office and for Code Enforcement. Ms. Schwab discussed why
recruitment for a new attorney was deferred; and an
enhancement request to address an increase in fees for
legal services.
Discussion ensued regarding updating the Municipal Code to
address antiquated ordinances and to help enforcement
efforts; how to deal with shopping carts left on City
streets; Brown Act training; and how to provide code
enforcement on weekends. At this time, the City Council
gave their individual viewpoints regarding the need for
another attorney in the City Attorney's Office.
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Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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3June 6, 2006
Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, Chief Administrative
Officer:
• Budget sessions are scheduled for June 13 and June 15.
The City Council work plan will be discussed on June
13 and enhancements will be discussed on June 15.
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Items from Council
No action was taken on this item.
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4June 6, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:40 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a Regular Meeting to be
held on June 12, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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5THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
June 12, 2006
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: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Carlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CS-1: Meet with City's Labor Negotiator
Negotiator: Jack Hoffman
City designated representatives: Jack Hoffman
Employee Organization: Culver City Employees
Association; Culver City Firefighters' Association;
Culver City Fire Management Group; Culver City
Management Group Employees; Culver City Police
Officers Association; Culver City Police Management
Group.
Re: Negotiations related to Personnel, Employee
Relations, Salary Survey and other matters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
o0o
Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 P.M.
o0oJune 12, 2006
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:22 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0o
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, Chief
Administrative Officer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Steve Reitzfeld.
o0o
' Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Silbiger announced that there was nothing to report
from Closed Session.
o0o
Presentations
Item P-I
A Commendation/Presentation regarding Sony Pictures
Entertainment.
This item was postponed.
o0o
Added Item
At this time, Mayor Silbiger introduced students from the
Culver City High School Academy of Visual and Performing
Arts. The students addressed the City Council and
presented samples of their artwork.
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2June 12, 2006
Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF GEORGE NEWHOUSE,
LONG-TIME CULVER CITY RESIDENT AND FOUNDER OF CULVER
NATIONAL BANK.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Catherine Vargas, representing the Culver City Public
Works/Sanitation Division, announced a Household Hazardous
Waste Event to take place on June 24, 2006 at West Los
Angeles College; and a drop-off event for electronic
equipment scheduled for June 17, 2006.
Rick Middleton, representing Teamsters Union Local 572,
regarding an appeal filed by Teamsters Union Local 572 to
represent Culver City bus operators.
Laura Frakes, representing the Culver City Julian Dixon
Library, announced the start of the Summer Reading Program.
Stanley Hollis, Culver City Bus Operator, requesting that
Culver City bus operators be allowed to choose their own
union representation.
Brian Pogue, representing the Friends of Culver City
Animals, regarding the need for a local animal control
officer.
Cary Anderson, regarding vehicles running the stop sign at
Van Buren Place and Farragut Avenue. Also discussed other
traffic issues affecting the neighborhoods near Town Plaza.
3June 12, 2006
Public Comment
(continued)
Heidy Espinosa, regarding the denial of a permit for street
closure for a block party in her neighborhood.
The City Council requested that Charles Herbertson, Public
Works Director/City Engineer and a representative from the
Police Department meet with Heidy Espinosa.
Dana Miller, Culver City Bus Operator, requesting,that
Culver City bus operators be allowed to choose their own
union representation.
Tom Camarella, Chair, Fiesta La Ballona Committee, thanking
the sponsors for the 2006 Fiesta La Ballona to be held on
August 25 - August 27.
Mark Coleman, Culver City Bus Operator, requesting that
Culver City bus operators be allowed to choose their own
union representation.
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Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issues #20, 21 and 22 Dated May 19, 2006, May
26, 2006 and June 2, 2006.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletin.
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4June 12, 2006
Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-4, C-6, C-7 AND
C-8.
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Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Treasurer's Report of Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD OF MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH MAY 31, 2006.
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Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Culver City, Authorizing the Submittal of a Nutrition Grant
Application and the Signing of a Contract for Providing
Services for Senior Citizens Through the Area Agency on
Aging.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-R044 TO APPROVE THE
SUBMITTAL OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR THE GRANT RENEWAL.
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5June 12, 2006
Item C-6
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-R045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO RECEIVE THE CITY'S STATUTORY
SHARE OF TAX INCREMENT FROM THE ENTIRE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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Item C-7
Consideration of Approval of the Revised Classification
Specification for Cashier.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REVISED CLASSIFIED
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR CASHIER.
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Item C-8
Consideration of Approval of a Special Permit to the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to
Allow a Petting Zoo on July 20, 2006 and a Frisbee Dog
Show on July 28, 2006 in Veteran's Park for Entertainment
Purposes.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A SPECIAL PERMIT TO THE
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO
ALLOW A PETTING ZOO ON JULY 20, 2006 AND A FRISBEE DOG SHOW
ON JULY 28, 2006 IN VETERAN'S PARK FOR ENTERTAINMENT
PURPOSES.
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6June 12, 2006
The following Consent Calendar Items were discussed and
voted on separately:
Item C-3
Consideration of Award of Contracts For Enrichment Class
Instructional Services with Various Contractors Not to
Exceed $187,469 to Provide Recreational Instruction
Services from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Councilmember Rose stated his reasons for voting against
this item.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS
OUTLINED IN ATTACHMENT 1 [OF THE STAFF REPORT] IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $187,469.00 CONTINGENT UPON THE
ENRICHMENT CLASS BUDGET ACCOUNT 4110132500.619800 IS
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 26, 2006; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Silbiger
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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7June 12, 2006
Item C-5
Authorization to Enter into a Food Service Contract with
Morrison Management Specialists for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
for the Culver City Senior Nutrition Program.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MORRISON
MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS FOR 2006-2007 TO PROVIDE FOOD
SERVICES FOR THE CULVER CITY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM;
2.DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTS; AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN THE
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-10, A-11, A-14, A-15, A-16, A-17,
A-18, A-I9 AND A-20.
[Action Item Number A-13 (Consideration to Enter into an
Agreement with Copeland Lowery Jacquez Denton & White for
Federal Lobbying Services) was pulled from the agenda.]
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Item A-10
Approval of an Amendment to the Executive Employment
Agreement with Charles Herbertson.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES HERBERTSON TO
BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 OR ON THE DATE THE REVISED CITY
CHARTER IS ACCEPTED AND FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF
STATE, WHICHEVER DATE IS LATER.
8June 12, 2006
Item A-11
Consideration of Approval of
Contract for John F. Hoffman
Associates as an Independent
Labor Relations Consultant
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
a Second Extension of the
dba John F. "Jack” Hoffman &
Personnel, Human Resource and
1.SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR
2006/2007 BUDGET, APPROVE THE SECOND EXTENSION OF THE
CONTRACT TO RETAIN JOHN F. HOFFMAN DBA JOHN F. "JACK"
HOFFMAN & ASSOCIATES AS A PERSONNEL, LABOR RELATIONS,
AND CIVIL SERVICE RULES AMENDMENT CONSULTANT; AND
2.DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE PROPER
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY.
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Item A-14
Approval of Request for Proposal for Restaurant and
Concession Services in the Veterans Memorial Building and
Authorization for Staff to Advertise for Proposals.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR RESTAURANT AND CONCESSION SERVICES IN THE VETERANS
MEMORIAL BUILDING AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR
PROPOSALS.
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9June 12, 2006
Item A-15
Authorization to Award a Contract to Spinitar for Sound
Reinforcement System Upgrades in the Veterans Memorial
Building Auditorium.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AWARD A CONTRACT TO SPINITAR FOR SOUND REINFORCEMENT
SYSTEM UPGRADES IN THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
AUDITORIUM; AND
2.DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY.
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Item A-16
Reauthorization of a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(MTA) to Receive Proposition A Discretionary Incentive
Grant Funding.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA FOR
SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011,
SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONTINUE THIS PROGRAM.
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Item A-17
Authorize the Reallocation of the 2004 Homeland Security
Grant Funds, in the Estimated Amount of $35,710.00, to the
Citywide Radio Purchase Project.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE REALLOCATION OF THE
ESTIMATED REMAINING BALANCE OF THE 2004 STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,710.00 TO THE
CITYWIDE RADIO PURCHASE PROJECT.
10June 12, 2006
Item A-18
Consideration to Approve a Budget Amendment and Approve
Construction Change Orders for the Carlson Park Restroom
Project, P-814.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $12,346.79 FOR THE CARLSON PARK RESTROOM PROJECT,
P-814; AND
2.AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE EL MARINO
PARK CERAMICS HUT REHABILITATION PROJECT, (P-827)
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,326.00 TO THE CARLSON PARK
RESTROOM PROJECT AND TRANSFER $11,326.00 TO PROJECT
EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM 42000814.720100 CARLSON PARK
RESTROOM PROJECT.
A 4/5ths vote is required to approve the budget amendment.
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Item A-19
Consideration to Award a Construction Contract to Hull
Brothers Roofing Company for Roofing Improvements at
Lindberg Park Stone House.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO HULL BROTHERS ROOFING
CO., FOR ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS AT LINDBERG PARK STONE
HOUSE, BASED ON ITS TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $16,400.00;
2.AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS FOR UNANTICIPATED UNFORESEEN
CONDITIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN PERCENT
(10%) OF THE ORIGINAL ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT;
AND
3.DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO APPROVE THE DOCUMENTS.
11June 12, 2006
Item A-20
Consideration to Amend the Existing Construction Contracts
with FS Construction and Torres Construction to Include the
Construction of Bus Pads and Minor Drainage Improvements.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1 APPROVE AMENDING THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
WITH FS CONSTRUCTION AND TORRES CONSTRUCTION TO
PROVIDE ON-CALL SERVICES TO PERFORM NECESSARY WORK
TO INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUS PADS AND MINOR
ALLEYWAY IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED
COST OF $200,000.00 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2007;
2 AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND CITY
ENGINEER TO NEGOTIATE NEW UNIT PRICES BASED ON THE
LATEST MATERIACOST INDEX FOR THE LOS ANGELES METRO
REGION PUBLISHED IN THE ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD SIX
(6) MONTHS AFTER THE AMENDED CONTRACT IS EXECUTED;
AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
APPROVE THE DOCUMENTSL
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12June 12, 2006
The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-1
Introduction of Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Culver
City Parks.
Heather Iker, Deputy City Attorney, gave the staff report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Sonya Vasquez, representing the Coalition for a Tobacco
Free L.A. County
Monty Massex, Deputy Director of the Los Angeles County
Tobacco Control and Prevention Program
Christina Reyes
Sherwood Kingsley, representing the American Cancer Society
Ellen Iverson
Jeannette James, speaking as an individual
Michael Cousineau
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
Steven Wallace
Jeff Cooper, Culver City Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Following discussion, Councilmember Malsin proposed
introducing the proposed ordinances with certain
amendments. Councilmember Rose seconded the motion.
Mayor Silbiger proposed the following amendment: That
Subsection 9.10.515 of the proposed ordinance be removed.
[This subsection provides an exemption to persons acting in
a scene of a live performance production or a film or
televisions production, as long as a film permit has been
obtained, if required].
Councilmember Malsin and Councilmember Rose did not concur
with Mayor Silbiger's amendment.
13June 12, 2006
Item A-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2006-004, WITH THE FOLLOWING
AMENDMENTS:
• SUBSECTION 9.10.505 - REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PARK
OR RECREATIONAL AREA" TO SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDE THE CITY
HALL COURTYARD.
• DELETE SUBSECTION 9.10.510(D) RELATING TO THE
PROHIBITION OF AN ASH CAN, ASHTRAY OR OTHER WASTE
RECEPTACLE WITHIN A "NO SMOKING AREA".
• SUBSECTION 9.10.510 - ADD A NEW PROVISION PROHIBITING
THE DISPOSAL OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR TOBACCO
PARAPHERNALIA WITH A PARK OR RECREATIONAL AREA, EXCEPT
IN A CITY-DESIGNATED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Item A-2
Appointments and/or Reappointments to Fill Unexpired Term
for Seat #1 on the Planning Commission and Planning
Commission Seat #5; Parks and Recreation Commission Seat
#3; Civil Service Commission Seat #5 and Cultural Affairs
Commission Seat # 5.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Susan Deen
Planning Commission:
The following candidates for the Planning Commission
addressed the City Council:
John Kuechle
Steve Paddock
Rich Kissel
Patricia Siever
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Item A-2
(continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited nominations for the Planning
Commission Seat #1 (three year term) and Seat #5 (four year
tei ELL) .
Councilmember Corlin nominated John Kuechle and Andy
Weissman.
Councilmember Gross nominated Andy Weissman and Patricia
Siever.
Councilmember Rose nominated Andy Weissman and Patricia
Siever.
Councilmember Malsin nominated Andy Weissman and John
Kuechle.
Mayor Silbiger nominated Rick Kissel and John Kuechle.
The following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT ANDY WEISSMAN TO
PLANNING COMMISSION SEAT #5 AND JOHN KUECHLE TO PLANNING
COMMISSION SEAT #1.
The following substitute motion was made and voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCLMEMBER
CORLIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT JOHN KUECHLE TO
PLANNING COMMISSION SEAT #5 AND APPOINT ANDY WEISSMAN TO
PLANNING COMMISSION SEAT #1.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Malsin
NOES: Councilmembers Gross, Rose, Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The motion failed.
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Item A-2
(continued)
The following vote was taken on the original motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT
ANDY WEISSMAN TO FILL SEAT #5 AS PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING
ON JUNE 30, 2010; AND APPOINT JOHN KUECHLE TO FILL SEAT #1
AS PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A
THREE (3) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2009.
Civil Service Commission:
The following candidate for the Civil Service Commission
addressed the City Council:
Michael Whitaker
Mayor Silbiger invited nominations for the Civil Service
Commission Seat #5.
Councilmember Malsin nominated Michael Whitaker.
Councilmember Rose nominated Michael Whitaker.
Councilmember Gross nominated Carol Greenstein.
Councilmember Carlin nominated Michael Whitaker.
Mayor Silbiger nominated Michael Whitaker.
The following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT
MICHAEL WHITAKER TO FILL SEAT #5 AS CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSIONER TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR A FOUR (4)
YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2010.
Parks and Recreation Commission:
The following candidates for the Parks and Recreation
Commission addressed the City Council:
Jeanette James
Micheal (Mehaul) O'Leary
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Item A-2
(continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited nominations for Parks and Recreation
Commission Seat #3.
Councilmember Gross nominated John "Rick" Hudson.
Councilmember Rose nominated John "Rick" Hudson.
Councilmember Malsin nominated Jeanette James.
Councilmember Carlin nominated Jeanette James.
Mayor Silbiger nominated Jeanette James.
The following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
REAPPOINT JEANETTE JAMES TO FILL SEAT #3 AS PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSIONER TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30,
2010.
Cultural Affairs Commission:
The following candidates for Cultural Affairs Commission
addressed the City Council:
Marla Koosed
Clement Hanami
Mayor Silbiger invited nominations for Cultural Affairs
Commission Seat #5:
Councilmember Gross nominated Clement Hanami.
Councilmember Malsin nominated Clement Hanami.
Councilmember Rose nominated Clement Hanami.
Councilmember Corlin nominated Clement Hanami.
Mayor Silbiger nominated Clement Hanami.
The following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
REAPPOINT CLEMENT HANAMI TO FILL SEAT #5 AS CULTURAL
AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR
A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2010.
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Item A-3
Consideration of Appointments and/or Reappointments to the
Culver City Landlord Tenant Mediation Board.
Lillian Ikeda, Housing Program Supervisor, advised the City
Council that Rich Kissel was not eligible for the Landlord
Representative position and his application has been
withdrawn.
The following candidate for the Member at Large
Representative position addressed the City Council:
Robert M. Pine
Mayor Silbiger invited nominations for the Member at Large
Representative.
Councilmember Malsin nominated Robert M. Pine.
Councilmember Rose nominated Robert M. Pine.
Councilmember Gross nominated Robert M. Pine.
Councilmember Corlin nominated Robert M. Pine.
Mayor Silbiger nominated Robert M. Pine.
The following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.REAPPOINT RICKY WINDOM AS TENANT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE
BOARD, TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE YEARS, COMMENCING JULY
1, 2006, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2009; AND
2.REAPPOINT STEVEN REITZFELD AS LANDLORD REPRESENTATIVE
ON THE BOARD, TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE YEARS,
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2006, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2009; AND
3.REAPPOINT ROBERT M. PINE AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD, TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE
YEARS, COMMENCING JULY 1, 2006, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2009.
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Item A-4
Consideration of Appointments and/or Reappointments to the
Culver City Disability Advisory Committee.
The following candidates for the Disability Advisory
Committee addressed the City Council:
Jay J. Shery
Robyn Tenensap
Mayor Silbiger invited nominations for the Disability
Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Malsin nominated Jay J. Shery and Robyn
Tenensap.
Councilmember Rose nominated Jay J. Shery and Robyn
Tenensap.
Councilmember Gross nominated Jay J. Shery and Robyn
Tenensap.
Councilmember Corlin nominated Jay J. Shery and Robyn
Tenensap.
Mayor Silbiger nominated Jay J. Shery and'Robyn Tenensap.
The following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPOINT JAY J. SHERY TO FILL OFFICE NO. 1 AS A MEMBER
OF THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR-YEAR
TERM EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2010; AND
2.APPOINT ROBYN TENENSAP TO FILL OFFICE NO. 5 OF THE
DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM
EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2010.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 10:00 P.M.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 10:15 P.M., with
all Members present.
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Added Item
In regards to Agenda Item No. A-3, the City Council
concurred with the Housing Division staff that it continue
to advertise for applicants for the vacant Tenant
Representative or Tenant Alternate position.
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Item A-8
(out of sequence)
Approval of Request for Proposal for Competitive Swim Team
Services at the Culver City Municipal Plunge and
Authorization of Advertisement for Proposals.
William La Pointe, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services gave the staff report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tracie Reid-Dozal, representing the Royal Swim Team
Ken Hammer, representing the Royal Swim Team
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
Patrick T. Moran - Edge Swim Club
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR COMPETITIVE SWIM
TEAM SERVICES AT THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL PLUNGE AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR PROPOSALS FOR SUCH
SERVICES.
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Item A-5
Consideration of Approval to Revise the Classification
Specifications for Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant
Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant to the Chief
Administrative Officer, Chief of Police, City Attorney,
City Clerk, City Controller, City Treasurer, Claims and
Safety Coordinator, Community Development Director,
Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer,
Fire Chief, Information Technology Director,
Intergovernmental Relations Director, Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Director, Personnel and Employee
Relations Director, Public Works Director/City Engineer,
and Transportation Director.
Serena Wright, Personnel and Employee Relations Director
gave the staff report.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE REVISIONS TO CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ASSISTANT CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OF POLICE, CITY ATTORNEY,
CITY CLERK, CITY CONTROLLER, CITY TREASURER, CLAIMS AND
SAFETY COORDINATOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR,
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER,
FIRE CHIEF, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR,
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR, PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR, PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER,
AND TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR.
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21Item A-9
(out of sequence)
Consideration of Approval to Revise the Executive
Employment Agreement with Jerry Fulwood to Change
References from Chief Administrative Officer to City
Manager Pursuant to the Resolution Adopted by the City
Council on April 24, 2006 Declaring the Results of the
Municipal Election Held on April 11, 2006.
Serena Wright, Personnel and Employee Relations Director
gave the staff report.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tom Camarella
Councilmember Malsin proposed the following motion per the
staff recommendation: Direct the City Attorney to prepare
the proper documents authorizing the revisions to the
Executive Employment Agreement with Jerry Fulwood, revising
his title from Chief Administrative Officer to City Manager
effective upon implementation of the new charter.
Councilmember Rose seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding whether the City should recruit
for a new City Manager and allow the public to provide
input.
Mayor Silbiger proposed the following substitute motion:
That a search be conducted for [a] City Manager and that
Jerry Fulwood serve as interim City Manager until a
permanent City Manager is selected.
There was no second to Mayor Silbiger's motion.
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Item A-9
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE THE PROPER DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZING THE REVISIONS TO
THE EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JERRY FULWOOD,
REVISING HIS TITLE FROM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE UPON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW
CHARTER.
AYES: Councilmembers Carlin, Malsin, Rose
NOES: Councilmembers Gross, Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Added Item
Discussion ensued regarding postponing discussion regarding
Action Item Number A-7 [Discussion of Costs of Public
Notification] and Action Item Number A-12 [Discussion of
Council Policy Statement #3402 (Council Recognition)].
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN, THAT DISCUSSION REGARDING ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-7
AND A-12 BE POSTPONED TO THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10,
2006.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Rose
NOES: Mayor Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Item A76
Receive and File Report Regarding Stay of Enforcement of
Council Policy No. 4008, Sections III.B and IV.B.3 Relating
to General First Amendment Activities in the Inner
Courtyard Area of City Hall.
Heather Iker, Deputy City Attorney, gave the staff report.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tom Camarella
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THIS REPORT REGARDING THE STAY OF
ENFORCEMENT OF COUNCIL POLICY NO. 4008, SECTIONS III .B.
AND IV.B.3 (SECOND AND THIRD SENTENCES) RELATING TO
GENERAL FIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE INNER COURTYARD
AREA OF CITY HALL.
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Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
THE CITY COUNCIL, BY ACCLAMATION, RECEIVED AND FILED THE
FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from Loretta Hall regarding her dismissal as a bus
operator for the City's Transportation Department.
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24June 12, 2006
Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, Chief Administrative
Officer:
•
Budget sessions are scheduled for June 13, 2006 and
June 15, 2006.
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Items Presented by Carol Schwab, City Attorney:
•
The City Council will need to hold a closed session on
June 19, 2006.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Rose:
• Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Redevelopment
Agency begins on June 15, 2006.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Attended recent hearing of the Regional Water Quality
Board. Advised that new requirements for zero
bacteria in Ballona Creek were adopted.
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Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Reported on LAX Airport Advisory Committee meeting.
• Requested support to agendize discussion regarding
commissions and committees utilizing the services of
unsuccessful commission applicants; and the City
sponsoring a Volunteer Day with other City
organizations.
There was no support for Mayor Silbiger's requests.
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26June 12, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:45 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of George Newhouse,
long-time Culver City resident and founder of Culver
National Bank to an Adjourned Regular (Budget) Meeting to
be held on June 13, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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