THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE March 7, 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: Christopher Armenta, Mayor
Micheál O‘Leary, Vice Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Councilmember
D. Scott Malsin, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the
following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: Former Railroad Spur adjacent to 8511 Warner Drive
City/Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Director of Community
Development/Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Deputy
Community Development Director/Redevelopment Administrator; and
Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Property Owners located between
Hayden and Eastham Avenues.
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms of Payment, including
use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary
related 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
March 7, 2011
Closed Session
(continued)
CS-3 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-4 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City designated representatives: Serena Wright, Director of
Human Resources
Employee Organization: City Attorney
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 7:11 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
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Closed Session Report
Councilmember O’Leary indicated 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 Gary Silbiger, former Mayor and
Councilmember.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda.
Councilmember O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Kathleen McCann, representing the Culver City Sister City
Committee, introduced the Culver City representatives who
participated in the International Marathon in Kaizuka, Japan.
Veronica Reyes and Daniel Dobbs shared their experiences as
Culver City Marathon representatives and thanked the City for
allowing them the opportunity to participate.
Donna LeBlanc provided a copy of an email from ReThink to the
City Council.
Councilmember Weissman asked for additional information from
staff regarding whether the ReThink project had changed.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated that
he would follow up on the matter.
Gary Silbiger encouraged the City Council to issue a
proclamation to honor Cesar Chavez on March 31, 2011 as has
been done in previous years; and he announced a meeting of the
Culver City Democratic Club on March 9, 2011 at the Veterans’
Memorial Building.
Mayor Armenta requested that the proclamation be presented for
Cesar Chavez Day. The City Council concurred with the request.
Cary Anderson expressed concern with the timeliness of the
posting of the agenda and that information for Item J-4 was not
posted on the City Council agenda, but instead only available
on the Redevelopment Agency agenda.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
clarification that legal notice had been posted 90 minutes
before the deadline; the difference between posting notice and
the actual dissemination of the staff report; the timeliness of
the email notification; and Redevelopment Agency posting of
agenda items.
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Presentation
Item P-1
Presentation from Southern California Aquatics to the City
Council and of a Certificate of Recognition to SCAQ in Honor of
their 30th Anniversary.
Councilmember O’Leary presented the Certificate of Recognition.
A representative from Southern California Aquatics thanked the
City Council for the recognition and discussed their programs.
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Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Adoption by Reference of the 2010 California Building Code and
Consideration of a Resolution Adopting Exceptions Thereto
(Request to Continue Public Hearing to March 28, 2011).
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUE THIS
PUBLIC HEARING TO MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-3.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2011 AND THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2011 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to
Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Sewer Bypass
Construction at Jasmine, Overland, and Mesmer Sewer Pump
Stations, P-521.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE
SEWER BYPASS CONSTRUCTION AT JASMINE, OVERLAND AND MESMER PUMP
STATIONS, P521.
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Item C-3
Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 9.02
of Title 9 of the Culver City Municipal Code and Adopting by
Reference the 2010 California Fire Code with Local Amendments.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-003 BY TITLE
ONLY, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 9.02 OF TITLE 9 OF THE
CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2010
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CFC) WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AND WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
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Action Item
Item A-1
(out of sequence)
Approval of Schedule Modifications to Culver CityBus Lines 3
and 4 Related to Direct Service into West Los Angeles College
Effective on March 28, 2011.
Art Ida, Transportation Director, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
ramifications of reinstituting the 10:30 p.m. trip and the
definition of a trip.
Councilmember O’Leary invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jan Cawley felt that the needs of the community and the
homeowners were not being balanced and the buses were running
at their expense; stated that the noise was very loud and
physical; and she noted that the bus saved students a two-
minute walk.
Katherine Howells appreciated the actions of the City Council;
she expressed concern with the noise; suggested the students be
dropped off at Overland Avenue; and she asked that the item be
reconsidered.
Steve Mills asserted that the bus noise and vibrations were
horrendous and unnecessary; discussed a reduction in the number
of trips; expressed concern that residents were allegedly not
noticed for a February meeting; he asked for a copy of the
proposal that the City made to West Los Angeles College and he
wanted the same access to the Transportation Director that West
Los Angeles College has; he reported that Councilmember O’Leary
had visited the Howells’ house and experienced the bus noise;
and he noted that the bus trip saved a couple of minutes but
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Item A-1
(continued)
Bob Howells was pleased that the City was considering reducing
the number of trips; indicated that the noise was still
deafening; he discussed the disruptions occurring every 8
minutes; questioned the need for the service; he expressed
concern that the City allegedly valued the convenience of
students over the residents; and he suggested keeping the same
schedule but dropping students off at Freshman Drive.
At this time, Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, reported receipt
of 46 written comments in support of the item provided by Dr.
Rose Marie Joyce, President, West Los Angeles College.
Public comment continued:
Dr. Rose Marie Joyce, President, West Los Angeles College,
indicated that they had worked out a plan to reduce bus service
by almost 50%; she supported the transit district
recommendations but did not support any further reduction in
service as she felt it would diminish student access and
safety; she reported sincere efforts to create relief for
Lakeside Villas neighbors; expressed concern with the plan as
submitted, noting that the 10:30 p.m. bus was necessary to
serve students; and she suggested that the proposed schedule be
considered as a pilot program to be reevaluated to address
shifting or growing ridership.
Betsy Regalado, Vice President, West Los Angeles College,
encouraged the City Council to support the City transit
district recommendation noting that their on-campus passenger
carts were not permitted off campus for liability reasons and
they did not have sufficient staff to transport students to and
from the property line to their classes.
Michelle Long-Cottee noted that Scott Kecken had asked her to
speak for him; she asserted that the City Council had to speak
for the neighbors and all of Culver City; she discussed health
issues of people who use the bus; noted that the neighbors had
chosen to live near West Los Angeles College and enjoyed the
benefits of that as well as the drawbacks; and she asserted
that people deserved safe access to classes. 8
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Item A-1
(continued)
Ahmed Mohsin felt the proposed reduction of service would
threaten the education of students; noted that most people who
use the bus are lower income students; discussed effects to the
disabled; and expressed concern for the safety of the students.
Scott Stamler, West Los Angeles College Associated Student
Organization, expressed support for continuing the bus service
and asserted that the bus served a significant amount of the
student population and was an important part of providing
education.
Laurence Hadjas expressed support for continuation of the bus
service, noting the importance for her daughter.
Kell Stone, West Los Angeles College faculty, expressed support
for continuing the bus service and discussed the importance of
access to education.
Ken Ruben, Southern California Transit Advocates, expressed
support for maintaining the bus service and asserted that he
did not object to bus noise as he understood the importance of
serving the City.
Bob Sprague, Vice President, West Los Angeles College, read
comments from faculty in support of maintaining the bus
service.
Khin Khin Gyi, M.D., Culver Crest Neighborhood Association,
discussed parking issues; the health effects of noise stress to
the neighbors; electric carts purchased to transport students
to areas of the college; she pointed out that students still
had to walk uphill; and noted that the issue had been created
by the elimination of free parking by the College. 9
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Item A-1
(continued)
Paul Mayberry questioned how many disabled students attended
West Los Angeles College and what the College did for the City;
expressed concern that West Los Angeles College allegedly
threatened to sue the City after failing to keep its promise to
provide the service; questioned why the City would provide bus
service on a campus; noted that the College had their own
shuttles; he suggested that it would be cheaper for the City to
pay for a shelter than to pay for the bus service; and he
discussed the lack of a police gate at the front gate of the
College.
Alice Taylor, West Los Angles College faculty, suggested that
if the buses were eliminated, there would be more cars in the
neighborhood; she discussed the difficulty of balancing
schedules between jobs, families and studies; and she commended
the City for trying to balance the issues.
Mark Salkin expressed concern with alleged misstatements from
Dr. Joyce; he discussed the main entrance of the College; noted
his house was built before the College; he asserted that the
community has been against the expansion of the College from
the start; he suggested that Councilmembers come to his house;
he discussed reduced property values; he expressed concern with
notification issues and that Culver Crest was not included in
the study; and he felt due process had not been had.
Ashok Pariku observed many empty buses and questioned ridership
numbers; he felt the College needed to make a compromise;
suggested that service stop at Freshman Drive; and that buses
be made more efficient.
Joshua Michael S. Edra asserted that a reduction of buses would
disrupt his schedule.
Elliot I. Axelband, Raintree Townhomes, discussed medical
stress and health issues caused by repetitive loud bus noises;
questioned how many students were affected or disabled; pointed
out that there were more distance education students than there
were students on campus; and he pointed out that the faculty
and students who spoke had a vested interest in the outcome of
the issue. 10
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Item A-1
(continued)
Judy Chow reported work with international students who do not
drive and therefore depend on the bus; felt that stopping the
bus would discourage them from attending the College; and she
encouraged maintenance of the buses.
D’Lee Mayberry reported that many colleges do not have city
provided bus services on their campuses; discussed the number
of people who ride the buses; clarified that the buses could
still go to Freshman Drive; and she expressed concern with how
much the bus costs the City in the current difficult times.
Fran Leonard, West Los Angeles College faculty, pointed out
that the College served the community; noted that students
relied on public participation; noted the effort to get across
campus; and she felt that the proposed compromise was workable.
Mr. Searcy, West Los Angeles College Associated Students
Association, expressed support for maintaining the bus service;
noted that students give back to the community; asserted that
residents made a personal choice to live adjacent to the
College; discussed safety; and he asserted that buses were
full.
Kate Barlow, Raintree Condominium Association West Los Angeles
College representative, Citizens Oversight Committee for Bond
Expenditures for West Los Angeles College, and a graduate
student at USC, noted the legitimate concerns and issues for
both sides; clarified that the on-campus shuttles had been
affected by funding shortages; noted that underserved students
needed support; and suggested working to find other creative
solutions.
Siraze Bawa, West Los Angeles College Associated Students
Organization, asserted that buses were full in the morning;
discussed the importance of serving the underserved; the Culver
City Transit system; his health limitations and the necessity
of the bus; and rising costs and the importance of education. 11
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Item A-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
funding; a ridership study and analysis of usage on a trip by
trip basis; ridership patterns; whether the number of trips
made on to campus has increased or decreased over the years;
rights of homeowners versus rights to an accessible education;
balance; responsibility for access; a suggestion that the
College create a shuttle that picks up just inside the entrance
to the campus; evaluation of the changes; the reduction in
trips; impacts to the neighborhood; and legal implications with
regard to the plan that could affect grant funding.
Dr. Rose Marie Joyce, President, West Los Angeles College,
discussed the current method to address transportation of
disabled students on campus.
Discussion continued between the City Council and staff
regarding ridership patterns; the topography of West Los
Angeles College; concern with keeping the 10:30 p.m. bus
available; conducting a pilot study; the length of time Culver
City has provided the bus service on campus; the College seen
as part of the City; ensuring that those who need the bus are
utilizing the service; quality of life for residents; the
reduction in the number of trips; the importance of helping the
students; the failure of West Los Angeles College to provide
the service on their own; municipal bus service through college
campuses; clarification that the service is operated as a
separate entity from taxpayer dollars; noise issues; hope that
the College will eventually fund the service; possible
modifications during the summer months to address diminished
ridership; whether there will be summer school this year;
effective ways to publish any modifications; and the necessity
of reprints of the bus schedule.
Dr. Rose Marie Joyce clarified that West Los Angeles College
wanted to evaluate ridership in May and June for the fall
semester and would work with the Transportation Director for
the summer months. 12
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Item A-1
(continued)
Further discussion continued regarding the summer schedule; an
end of semester review; a request for a report back from the
Transportation Director and residents; and the offer from Dr.
Joyce to engage in shuttle discussions.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE
PROPOSED SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS TO CULVER CITYBUS LINE 3 AND 4
SERVICE INTO WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE EFFECTIVE ON MARCH 28,
2011 WITH THE 10:30 P.M. BUS INCLUDED.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
Adoption of a Joint Resolution in Opposition to All Proposals
to Abolish Redevelopment Agencies.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Councilmember O’Leary invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Kevin Lachoff, representing the Culver City Chamber of Commerce
and Vice Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee, reported
Chamber support of the joint resolution and read a letter which
Chamber President Steve Rose sent to Governor Jerry Brown last
week.
Gary Silbiger questioned the true benefit of the Redevelopment
Agency; how much money had been spent and how much taxes and
other benefits had come to the City and the Redevelopment
Agency; what money went to the Redevelopment Agency versus core
City projects or education if the Redevelopment Agency were to
change; he discussed affordable housing and blight; and he
asked that real facts on how much good the Redevelopment Agency
did be provided. 13
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Item J-1
(continued)
Tony Pappas cited a recent survey indicating a lack of support
for redevelopment agencies; he felt redevelopment was
fraudulent and wasteful; and he discussed a recent statement by
the State Controller.
Cary Anderson discussed the importance of regulation;
statements by the State Controller; and what the Redevelopment
Agency had spent their money on over the last eight years.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
acknowledgement that facts are important; money given to the
schools by the Redevelopment Agency each year; the possibility
of exacerbating the structural deficit by as much as $4
million; economic development tools and job creating engines;
affordable housing opportunities; criticism of Culver City for
not bringing on as much affordable housing as it had funding to
do; affordable housing projects currently underway; benefits to
the community; the three redevelopment areas; the length of
time allotted to the areas; and clarification that much blight
has been eliminated during the time of the Redevelopment
Agency.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY MAYOR ARMENTA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT JOINT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R017 OPPOSING ALL PROPOSALS TO ABOLISH
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES.
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Item J-2
Consideration of (1) Designating the 2011 Taste of the Nation
Los Angeles Event as a City- and Agency-Sponsored Event; and
(2) Agency Purchase of a $15,000 Marketing Sponsorship Package.
Jeremy Green, Cultural Affairs Administration and Special
Projects Coordinator, provided a summary of the material of
record.
Councilmember O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, clarified that
an alternative to the motion had been distributed adding a
provision authorizing the assignment of the project to the City
from the Agency and that Agency funds could be transferred to
the City for payment thereof.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MAYOR ARMENTA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED TASTE OF THE
NATION EVENT; AND
2. DESIGNATE TASTE OF THE NATION A CITY-SPONSORED EVENT; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE PROJECT TO THE CITY FROM THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THAT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS CAN BE
TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY FOR PAYMENT THEREOF.
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Item J-3
(1) City Council and Agency Board Approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding; (2) Agency Board Approval of a Budget Amendment
Related Thereto; and (3) City Council Approval of a Purchase
and Sale Agreement for a Parking Lot Project Located along the
Former Metropolitan Transportation Authority Spur between
Hayden Avenue and Eastham Drive.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Councilmember O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
clarification that the action would provide some much needed
parking for the area; the transition from industrial to
technology and the arts that demand more parking; a phasing
feasibility study; soft costs; the re-draft of the Memorandum
of Understanding; and cost sharing.
MOVED BY MAYOR ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY-OWNED
PORTION OF THE SPUR TO THE SPUR PROPERTY OWNERS IN AN AMOUNT OF
$312,360.00; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item J-4
Adoption of Resolutions Approving Certain Actions Related to
the Transfer of Real Property and Other Assets of the Culver
City Redevelopment Agency to the City of Culver City.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record
Councilmember O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson questioned the transfer of the property and
where the money was going.
Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator, clarified that the
money was going to the City’s General Fund.
Councilmember Weissman received clarification regarding legal
costs.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR ARMENTA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CULVER CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R016 APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO
THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY OF CULVER CITY TO MEET
EXISTING OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH IN THE COOPERATION, IMPLEMENTING
AND OTHER AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCY AND TO ACCOMPLISH OTHER
IMPORTANT PUBLIC PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AGENCY;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY,
REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE TRANSFER OF
ASSETS AND OBLIGATIONS FROM THE AGENCY TO THE CITY; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATES OF
ACCEPTANCE.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – continued.
Councilmember O’Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tony Pappas mentioned that Culver City buses run on clean
energy and do not pollute; he submitted a formal objection and
demand for a public investigation into the use of the public’s
money by the League of California Cities for a media blitz on a
political issue; he reported alleged none receipt of notice for
the meeting; and he requested an investigation of the
continuing alleged violation of the meeting agendas by the
arbitrary limiting of the public’s speaking time.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
what is emitted from Culver City buses and what constitutes a
pollutant.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from the City Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Cooper:
Announced the official re-opening of the Culver City Dog
Park on March 12, 2011 and invited everyone to attend.
Items Presented by Councilmember O’Leary:
Reminded everyone to vote on March 8, 2011.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:03 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on March
14, 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
CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE March 14, 2011
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 5:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00
p.m.
Present: Christopher Armenta, Mayor
Micheál O„Leary, Vice Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Councilmember
D. Scott Malsin, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – One Case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: Washington National TOD – Venice Properties at 8906,
8926 and 8936 Venice Boulevard City/Agency Negotiators: John
Nachbar, City Manager/Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld,
Assistant Executive Director/Community Development Director;
Todd Tipton, Deputy Community Development Director/
Redevelopment Administrator
Other Parties Negotiators: Bill Feldman (8906 Venice
Boulevard), Rhodes Trust (8926 Venice Boulevard), Dawson
Family Trust (8936 Venice Boulevard) Kalmuk Marital Trust
(8930 Venice Boulevard), and Segal Family Trust (8910 – 8918
Venice Blvd)
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both,
including use restrictions, development obligations and
other monetary related considerations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 2
March 14, 2011
Closed Session
(continued)
CS-3 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-4 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City designated representatives: Serena Wright, Director of
Human Resources
Employee Organization: City Attorney
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
CS-5 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-6 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation
Re: Alan Schuchman v. City of Culver City
LASC Case No. SC 107097
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:10 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor Armenta indicated there was nothing to report out of
Closed Session. 3
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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 Barbara Honig.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Armenta invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Kathleen McCann, representing the Culver City Sister City
Committee, discussed the Sister City of Kaizuka, Japan and
the recent earthquake; reported that one of the marathon
runners from Kaizuka had been assigned to a rescue unit so
a Culver City resident would take his place in the
marathon; and she reported on Sister City Committee efforts
to work with Kaizuka regarding donations to help earthquake
victims.
Barbara Honig, representing the Culver City Sister City
Committee, discussed the four sister cities of Culver City;
reported that the Board had accepted an invitation from the
U.S. Mexico Sister Cities Association for Culver City to be
the destination city for their 49
th
Annual International
Conference meeting in January 2012; she discussed the
conference, attendees, and the benefits of participation;
and she asked that the City Council consider being a co-
sponsor.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding appreciation to the Sister City Association for
their assistance in Japan; consensus to discuss the
possibility of a co-sponsorship; a suggestion that the
Committee meet with staff to get more information; and
appreciation for the hospitality shown to Culver City
representatives by Kaizuka, Japan.
Paul Jacobs, representing the Culver City Sister Cities
Committee, expressed support for a discussion regarding co-
sponsorship. 4
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Public Comment
(continued)
Vicki Daly Redholtz, representing Friends of the Culver
City Dog Park, reported on the celebration for the
reopening of the Dog Park on March 12, 2011; she thanked
volunteers, donors, and City staff for their work to get
the Dog Park open again; and she noted that their next
mission was to get lights in the dog park.
Robert Zirgulis felt it important to show solidarity with
the earthquake victims in Japan; he suggested sending staff
trained in search and rescue to help; and he discussed the
events in Libya.
Ann Alexander, representing Friends of the Culver City
Youth Health Center, discussed their location and services
provided; and she extended an invitation to attend their
major fundraiser on March 19, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel.
Richard Rownak outlined his reasons for requesting that the
City Council not renew the City Attorney?s contract.
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Announcements
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, announced a
Special Meeting of the City Council, the Redevelopment
Agency and the Culver City Parking Authority on March 15,
2011 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and he discussed the
posting of the agenda and noticing efforts.
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March 14, 2011
Joint Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O?LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS JC-2 AND JC-3.
Item JC-2
Adoption of Resolutions Assigning Any and All Outstanding
Redevelopment Agency Agreements and Contracts to the City
of Culver City.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R018 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE ASSIGNMENT TO THE CITY OF ANY AND ALL
OUTSTANDING AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS TO WHICH THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IS A PARTY; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE KANE, BALMER AND BERKMAN TO CONTINUE TO ACT AS
LEAD LEGAL COUNSEL ON ALL REDEVELOPMENT RELATED MATTERS
IDENTIFIED IN THE COOPERATION AGREEMENTS AND THE
AGREEMENTS.
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Item JC-3
Approve Budget Amendments Related to Transfer of Cash
Assets from the Redevelopment Agency to the City.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BUDGET
AMENDMENTS:
A. INCREASE “TRANSFER IN FROM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY” TO
OPERATIONS FUND BY $6,457,724.00; AND
B. APPROPRIATE $6,457,724.00 IN EXPENDITURES IN THE
OPERATIONS FUND TO FUND ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE AGENCY?S
FY 2010-11 ADOPTED BUDGET; AND
C. INCREASE “TRANSFER IN FROM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY” TO THE
CAPITAL FUND BY $95,000,000.00; AND
D. APPROPRIATE $100,000.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR ADAMS
BLVD IMPROVEMENTS; AND
E. APPROPRIATE $2,550,870.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR GLOBE
AVE PROPERTIES; AND
F. APPROPRIATE $2,307,547.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR HAYDEN
TRACT IMPROVEMENTS; AND
G. APPROPRIATE $580,000.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR IRVING
PLACE; AND
H. APPROPRIATE $1,362,981.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
PARKING PARTICIPATION; AND
I. APPROPRIATE $1,239,057.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR PUBLIC
WORKS STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND
J. APPROPRIATE $200,000.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR PUBLIC
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS; AND
K. APPROPRIATE $1,000,000.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
SEISMIC REHAB; AND
L. APPROPRIATE $381,563.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
SEPULVEDA BLVD AIP AND MTA GRANT; AND 7
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Item JC-3
(continued)
M. APPROPRIATE $967,400.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR SMILEY/
BLACKWELDER IMPROVEMENTS; AND
N. APPROPRIATE $3,248,069.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR TOWN
PLAZA EXPANSION; AND
O. APPROPRIATE $545,555.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
WASHINGTON BLVD AIP PHASE 1; AND
P. APPROPRIATE $541,727.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
WASHINGTON BLVD AIP PHASE 2; AND
Q. APPROPRIATE $552,500.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
WASHINGTON BLVD AIP PHASE 3; AND
R. APPROPRIATE $409,892.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
WASHINGTON/ CENTINELA PARKING; AND
S. APPROPRIATE $2,000,000.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
WASHINGTON/NATIONAL COOP AGREEMENT; AND
T. APPROPRIATE $4,564,585.00 IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR
WASHINGTON/NATIONAL AIP; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF
FINANCIAL OFFICER TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS AND ADMINISTRATIVELY TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, IF NECESSARY, AS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT
THIS ACTION AND THE VARIOUS AGREEMENTS. A BUDGET AMENDMENT
REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE.
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March 14, 2011
The following Joint Consent Calendar item was discussed and
voted on separately:
Item JC-1
Approval of an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
with the Downtown Business Association for Maintenance
Services in Downtown Culver City for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst read written comments
submitted by:
Neil Rubenstein
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR
MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY AT A COST NOT
TO EXCEED $54,540.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 AND
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AMENDED MOU TO JUNE 30, 2012; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PRE-PAY THE REMAINDER OF
THE AMOUNTS DUE THE DBA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 AND FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012; 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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March 14, 2011
Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-3.
Item C-1
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY
19, 2011 THROUGH MARCH 4, 2011.
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Item C-2
Authorization to Publish Notice Inviting Bids for the
Veterans Memorial Park Facilities Americans with
Disabilities Act Door Improvement Project (Community
Development Block Grant Project # 601317-10).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PUBLISH A NOTICE
INVITING BIDS FOR THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK FACILITIES ADA
DOOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CDBG PROJECT # 601317-10).
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Item C-3
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with CR&R to
Transport Refuse and Recyclable Material from the City’s
Transfer Station.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CR&R TO
TRANSPORT REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL FROM THE CITY?S
TRANSFER STATION FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD BETWEEN MARCH 15,
2011 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2016, WITH THE OPTION TO EXERCISE
TWO, TWO-YEAR EXTENSIONS (WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER), FOR THE PER-TON RATES
PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT 1 (BID SHEET) OF CR&R RFP RESPONSE;
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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Joint Item
Item J-1
1) Consideration of Agency Purchase of a $12,000
Sponsorship Package for the Eighth Annual Culver City Car
Show; 2) Approval of a License Agreement for the Car Show;
3) Consideration of Designation of the Eighth Annual Culver
City Car Show as a City-Sponsored and/or Agency-Sponsored
Event; and 5) Determination of the Appropriate Level of
Staffing for Public Works Traffic and Engineering for the
Car Show and (4) City Council Approval of a Budget
Amendment Related Thereto.
Councilmember Cooper recused himself from this item as he
is a Board Member of the Exchange Club. Councilmember
Cooper left the Council Chambers at 7:43 p.m. 11
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Item J-1
(continued)
Jeremy Green, Cultural Affairs Administration and Special
Projects Coordinator, provided a summary of the material of
record.
Mayor Armenta invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Mike Snell, representing the Culver City Exchange Club,
indicated he was present to answer any questions.
Laura Stuart, representing the Culver City Exchange Club,
announced that the Car Show was scheduled for May 7, 2011.
Cary Anderson expressed concern regarding parking issues
associated with the Car Show last year and with potential
issues this year; he discussed the alleged lack of parking
enforcement; and he suggested that the Exchange Club
provide parking passes to the neighbors.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding differences between the three budgets; staff
preference for more staff onsite to deal with any issues
that arise; enforcement on the day of the Car Show;
providing consistent and effective enforcement; the
possible elimination of the Redevelopment Agency and
potential effects to the Car Show; parking structure
availability; encouraging parking enforcement officers to
write more tickets on that day; how many tickets would be
necessary to pay for an additional officer; a desire for a
pleasant event with participants abiding by the rules;
dissatisfaction with a rigid parking system; finding a
balance; support for the current system; charitable giving
by the Exchange Club; the event as an effective marketing
expenditure by the Redevelopment Agency; the importance of
onsite staff; signs to discourage parking in the
residential areas; and clarification that it is not illegal
to park on some of the residential streets in the area. 12
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Item J-1
(continued)
Councilmember Malsin moved to adopt the staff
recommendation with a staffing level of two Public
Works/Engineering staff members in his motion.
Further discussion ensued between the City Council and
staff regarding liability issues; concern with going
against the judgment of staff; a correction to the motion
which refers to the 7
th
Annual Car Show rather than the 8
th
;
a suggestion to outsource parking enforcement for one day;
and the true impact to the residents.
Councilmember Malsin agreed to accept the staff
recommendation of three Public Works/Engineering staff
members.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O?LEARY, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DESIGNATE THE EIGHTH ANNUAL CAR SHOW AS A CITY-SPONSORED
EVENT; AND
2. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CULVER CITY
EXCHANGE CLUB; AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/
PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY;
AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE EXCHANGE CLUB TO USE OF THE PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (“PRCS”) GLOBAL ELECTRIC
MOTOR (“GEM”) TRUCK; AND 13
March 14, 2011
Item J-1
(continued)
4. DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF STAFFING FOR PUBLIC
WORKS TRAFFIC AND ENGINEERING FOR THE EVENT; AND
5. ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY INTO CITY REVENUE FUND 10116100.371100 AND
APPROPRIATE $12,000.00 INTO 10116100.517500 WITH THREE
MEMBERS OF STAFF (WHICH REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE.)
AYES: Councilmembers Malsin, O?Leary, Weissman, Armenta
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Cooper
ABSENT: None
Discussion continued between the City Council and staff
regarding parking permits and making accommodation for
family members; the number of passes issued as related to a
City ordinance; staff agreement to investigate and return
to the City Council; and previous City Council consensus to
explore the way other communities create and implement
parking districts.
Councilmember Cooper returned to Council Chambers at 8:17
p.m.
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Action Item
Item A-1
Appointments to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Advisory Committee.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, provided a
summary of the material of record. 14
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Item A-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the fact that Culver City is one of the only
participating cities with a Mayor appointee; bylaws and
rules of the Advisory Committee regarding appointing three
members and an alternate; clarification that the Committee
is set up by Los Angeles World Airports; concern that the
alternate would only be able attend the meeting as a
representative of the City; and clarification that meetings
are open to the public.
Mayor Armenta invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cliff Moser expressed interest in serving on the committee.
Cary Anderson discussed consistency in redacting
information.
Mitchell Blake expressed interest in serving on the
committee.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Neil Rubenstein
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding appointment of an alternate and the fact that
Kevin Klowden also serves on the committee.
At this time, Jeff Renzi questioned how an alternate
position would work and indicated his willingness to serve
on the committee. 15
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Item A-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPOINT MITCHELL BLAKE TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE LAX
ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2015; AND
2. APPOINT CLIFF MOSER TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE LAX
ADVISORY COMMITTEE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012; AND
3. IF AN ALTERNATE POSITION IS AVAILABLE AND JEFF RENZI IS
AVAILABLE TO SERVE, THE CITY COUNCIL WOULD SUPPORT THAT
SUBJECT TO THE APPROPRIATE LIMITATION OF THE TERM.
At this time, Martin Cole, Assistant City Attorney/City
Clerk, indicated that appointees and the alternate should
expect contact from the City Clerk?s office with a
welcoming letter and additional information; and that Kevin
Klowden, the existing Committee member, indicated that he
would be amenable to speaking to the new appointees as
well.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – continued.
Mayor Armenta invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed information on hardship permits to
accommodate those households with additional family
members; he expressed concern with reducing the number of
staff working the Car Show; and he alleged that
supplemental parking enforcement officers hired last year
were prevented from doing their job. 16
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Public Comment
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding fees charged for hardship parking permits and
whether having four family members in a house constitutes a
hardship.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O?LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from the City Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Weissman:
Reported that he would be unable to attend the
Special Meeting to be held on March 15, 2011.
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Items Presented by Councilmember O’Leary:
Wished everyone a happy and safe St. Patrick?s Day.
Discussed the Agenda Subcommittee and the first and
second comment periods for “Items Not on the
Agenda”.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding clarification on agendas; agendizing a
discussion of the matter; the rotation of the
Mayor?s seat; basic concepts for City Council
discussion; a suggestion to frame points discussed
at the subcommittee meetings; items subject to
interpretation; and public notification.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
Wished Councilmember Cooper a Happy Birthday.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Cooper:
Thanked Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City
Engineer and the Public Works Department for
addressing a pump issue at Jefferson Boulevard and
Overland Avenue.
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Items Presented by Mayor Armenta:
Wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick?s Day.
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March 14, 2011
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:49 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a Special Meeting to be
held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
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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
CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE March 15, 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 5:31 p.m.
Present: Christopher Armenta, Mayor
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
Jeffrey Cooper, Councilmember
D. Scott Malsin, Councilmember
Absent: Micheál O‘Leary, Vice Mayor - excused
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Martin Cole, Assistant City
Manager/City Clerk, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cary
Anderson.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Armenta invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City Council:
Cary Anderson questioned when the Councilmembers had received
their agenda reports; noted that the action item report was not
available until about 4:30 p.m. that day; and observed that no
other members of the public were present at the meeting.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated that
legal requirements for posting of notices for all three bodies
had been met.
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March 15, 2011
Joint Item
Item J-1
Adoption of City Council, Redevelopment Agency Board and Parking
Authority Resolutions to Approve a Cooperation Agreement between
the City of Culver City, the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
and Culver City Parking Authority to Continue the Operation of
the Cardiff Parking Structure as a Public Parking Structure.
Mayor Armenta invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City Council:
Cary Anderson discussed the history of the property; the Culver
City Parking Authority and parking authorities in other cities;
street sweeping tickets and the amount of other tickets written;
and parking enforcement for the Car Show and around the movie
theatre.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
protecting valuable City assets; the ability of the City to
provide the ongoing parking resource to continue economic
development activity in the downtown area; a correction to the
footer of the agreement to indicate that it is a cooperation
agreement rather than a grant deed; and changes to Attachment 1
to the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R019 APPROVING A COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY TO
CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE CARDIFF PARKING STRUCTURE AS A
PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO
CREATE ADDITIONAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS AND ADMINISTRATIVELY
TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, IF
NECESSARY, AS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACTION AND VARIOUS
RELATED AGREEMENTS; AND 3
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Item J-1
(continued)
3. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE
PARKING AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 AT 5% SIMPLE
ANNUAL INTEREST FOR A TERM EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2013; AND
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND
5. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
AYES: Councilmembers Cooper Malsin, Weissman, Armenta
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O’Leary
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – continued.
Mayor Armenta invited public participation.
There was no response.
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March 15, 2011
Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE.
AYES: Councilmembers Cooper Malsin, Weissman, Armenta
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember O’Leary
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from the City Council
No action was taken on this item.
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March 15, 2011
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 5:47 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on March 21, 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
CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California