THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 13, 2011
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 5:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00
p.m.
Present: Micheál O„Leary, Mayor
D. Scott Malsin, Vice Mayor
Christopher Armenta, Councilmember
Jeffrey Cooper, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8910 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles
Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Director of Community
Development/Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton,
Redevelopment Administrator; and Murray Kane, Agency General
Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Robert Lam
Under Negotiation: Both Price and, Terms of Payment or Both,
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)
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CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)
CS-4 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 10808 Culver Boulevard
City Negotiator: John M. Nachbar, City Manager; Martin R.
Cole, Assistant City Manager; Daniel Hernandez, Director of
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Other Parties? Negotiators: State of California
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-5 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City designated representatives: City Manager John Nachbar;
Director of Human Resources Serena Wright
Employee Organization: Culver City Employees Association;
Culver City Management Group; Culver City Police Officers
Association; Culver City Fire Fighters Association; Culver
City Police Management Group; Culver City Fire Management
Association
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:02 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O?Leary indicated there was nothing to report out of
closed session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Voncannon.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O?Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Karen Coyle, Culver City Historical Society, called on
residents to search through their belongings for anything
relating to the history of the City for possible inclusion
in the Society?s archive; announced upcoming events; and
encouraged everyone to visit the archives.
John Derevlaney commended the City?s emergency services
department for their response to his call for assistance
but expressed concern with the bill for ambulance service.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated
that he would contact Mr. Derevlaney regarding his issue.
Paul Ehrlich discussed the proposed budget for the City;
the deficit the City is facing; and he requested that the
City Manager provide a list of priorities for cuts in order
to close the budget properly.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that if requested to
do so by the City Council, he would prepare a list of cuts
but that the cuts would necessitate layoffs and reductions
in services; and he clarified the City Council?s intent to
solve the City?s fiscal problems over a multi-year period
rather than all at once.
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Public Comment
(continued)
Gary Silbiger reported that Californians Aware, an
organization fighting against secrecy and corruption in
government, has found that many cities are violating the
Brown Act; he expressed concern that Culver City was also
allegedly in violation; he discussed Council committee
meetings, ad hoc labels, alleged ducking of open meeting
requirements, and concern with closed sessions; he
requested that all committees approved in May 2011 be
treated as Brown Act committees with agendas, reports and
public participation; and he distributed information on
Californians Aware.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding legal guidance; legal responsibilities of the
City; provisions in the Brown Act; the number of
Councilmembers on a committee; and staff agreement to
provide additional information.
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Public Comment – Items on the Agenda
Mayor O?Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
At this time, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO MOVE ALL CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
Approval of the Eleventh Amendment to the Existing Professional
Services Agreement with Stephen Whipple for Farmers’ Market
Management Services.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE AN ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN WHIPPLE FOR FARMERS? MARKET
MANAGEMENT SERVICES WHICH (1) EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30,
2013; (2) MAINTAIN THE HOURLY RATE OF $32.00 WITH AN AGGREGATE
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $56,160 PER FISCAL YEAR (INCLUDING
REIMBURSEMENT OF APPROVED FARMERS? MARKET RELATED EXPENSES),;
AND TO REIMBURSE MR. WHIPPLE FOR MARKET ASSISTANTS AT AN ANNUAL
RATE OF $14,560 FOR THE TERM OF THE AMENDMENT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY.
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Item JC-2
Approval of a Tri-Party Professional Services Agreement with
Marina Landscape to provide Landscape Maintenance Services for
the Period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE A TRI-PARTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MARINA LANDSCAPE TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, AND
ADDITIONAL, AS-NEEDED SERVICES ON A CONTINGENCY BASIS FOR A
TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2014 IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$649,275; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY GENERAL COUNCIL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY, RESPECTIVELY.
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Item JC-3
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn
and Associates for Engineering Consultation Services related to
the Real Time Motorist Information System Project.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN
FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$108,530 ($90,442 BASE BID PLUS $18,088 IN CONTINGENCY)
RELATED TO THE REAL TIME PARKING INFORMATION SYSTEM PROJECT;
AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY, RESPECTIVELY.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FROM MAY 14,
2011 - JUNE 3, 2011.
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Item C-2
Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Annual
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R052 APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011/2012.
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Item C-3
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Joint Use Agreement
with the Culver City Unified School District Extending the
Term Thereof for an Additional Six Months (to December 31,
2011).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING JOINT USE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTENDING THE
TERM THEREOF FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS (TO DECEMBER 31,
2011); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
Reject Bids for the Jail Surveillance System Upgrade Project
(Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Formula
Program Funds Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Project #1481) and Authorize Staff to Re-Solicit Bids for the
Project.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. REJECT THE BIDS FOR THE JAIL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM UPGRADE
PROJECT (JAG ARRA PROJECT #1481); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE PROJECT.
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Item C-5
Consideration of a Recommendation from the Disability Advisory
Committee to Expand the Membership of the Committee from Seven
to Nine Members.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE DISABILITY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE?S FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS.
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Item C-6
1) Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Fireworks Permit Jointly
to the Exchange Club and Pyro Spectaculars to Conduct the
Annual Fireworks Display Sponsored by the City of Culver City
and the Exchange Club to be Held on July 4, 2011; and 2)
Approval of a License Agreement Authorizing the Exchange Club’s
Use of the City’s GEM Car for the Fourth of July Event.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R053 GRANTING A PERMIT JOINTLY TO
THE EXCHANGE CLUB AND PYRO SPECTACULARS TO CONDUCT THE ANNUAL
FIREWORKS DISPLAY SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF CULVER CITY AND
EXCHANGE CLUB TO BE HELD ON JULY 4, 2011; AND,
2. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE CLUB?S
USE OF THE CITY?S GEM CAR AT THE FOURTH OF JULY EVENT; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-7
Approval of a Reauthorization of a Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City and the County of Los Angeles Department of
Public Works for Paratransit Service for the period July 1,
2011 through June 30, 2014.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A REAUTHORIZATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
PROVIDE PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF VIEW PARK, WINDSOR
HILLS AND LADERA HEIGHTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2014; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-8
Approval of a Reauthorization of a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (METRO) to Receive Proposition A Discretionary
Incentive Grant Funding for the Paratransit Program for the
period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A REAUTHORIZATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (METRO) TO RECEIVE PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY
INCENTIVE GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PARATRANSIT PROGRAM FOR THE
PERIOD JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-9
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to
Submit a Grant Application through the Baldwin Hills
Conservancy’s Proposition 84 Grant Program for Jefferson
Boulevard Streetscape and Bicycle and Pedestrian Access
Improvements.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R054
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
THROUGH THE BALDWIN HILLS CONSERVANCY?S PROPOSITION 84 GRANT
PROGRAM FOR STREETSCAPE AND BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS ON JEFFERSON BOULEVARD.
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Item C-10
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with Time Warner Cable for Use of the Public Right-of-Way along
Culver Boulevard and Mentone Avenue.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R055 APPROVING THE ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT WITH TIME WARNER CABLE;
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-11
(1) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Project
Partners for Citywide Sidewalk Inspection Services and (2)
Authorization to Purchase the MaintStar Internet Based Module
to be Used in Conjunction with the Proposed Sidewalk
Inspection Service.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT
PARTNERS IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $40,612 ($36,920 BASE PLUS
$3,692 IN CONTINGENCY); AND
2. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE INTERNET-BASED MODULE FOR THE
MAINTSTAR WORK ORDER SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-12
Award of a Construction Contract to Gold Arc, Inc. (dba Pasco
Doors) for the Veteran’s Memorial Park Facilities Americans
with Disabilities Act Door Improvement Project (Community
Development Block Grant Project #601317-10).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GOLD ARC, INC. (DBA PASCO
DOORS) FOR THE VETERAN?S MEMORIAL PARK FACILITIES AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT DOOR (ADA) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CDBG
PROJECT #601317-10), BASED ON ITS BID AMOUNT OF $43,366; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS, IF NECESSARY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$4,336.60; 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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Announcement
Regarding Action Item A-1, Mayor O?Leary clarified that the
bus service from West Los Angeles College would not be
eliminated but rather the summer schedule for bus service
was on the agenda for discussion.
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Joint Public Hearing
Item JPH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Budget for the City of Culver City and the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of that
material of record.
Councilmember Malsin received clarification that the Fire
Department Training Officer position had been reinstated.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICES.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O?Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Paul Ehrlich expressed frustration with the lack of action by
the City with the vacant Fire Station No. 3 property and
parking meters; he asserted that the 2% reduction was
inadequate and that more staff should be cut; he felt the City
Council should not override Department Heads; he expressed
concern with money budgeted for overtime; felt there were too
many Commissions and Committees; and he felt the amount of
time allotted to public speaking was inadequate.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
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Item JPH-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the number of positions eliminated from the City?s budget; cuts
made by the City; the City Council directive to the City
Manager; response of the department heads; long term
liabilities and the structural deficit; active participation of
current employees; closing the budget deficit; the Transient
Occupancy Tax; the Juvenile Diversion program; and the Fire
Department Training Officer position.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R050 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO
INVESTIGATE OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE JUVENILE
DIVERSION PROGRAM.
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Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving Tentative Tract Map No.
71511 (Case No. TTM P-2011037) Creating a One Lot Subdivision
for Seven (7) Residential Condominium Units at 4139-4145
Duquesne Avenue.
Thomas Gorham, Planning Manager, provided a summary of the
material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O?Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Dana Sayles mentioned she was available to answer any
questions.
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Item PH-1
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the in lieu and open space fees; the plan for the fund; and
fund balance.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R051 APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
71511, TTM P-2011037, TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROPERTY AT 4139-4145
DUQUESNE AVENUE INTO A ONE (1) LOT SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES CREATING SEVEN (7) AIRSPACE UNITS.
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Announcements
Mayor O?Leary announced that the Culver City Chamber of
Commerce would present its annual Culver Expo on June 22, 2011
in Media Park.
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Joint Items
Item J-1
Selection of Three Developers to Submit Proposals for the
Redevelopment of City-Owned Property at 9300 Culver Boulevard.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, presented a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor O?Leary invited public comment.
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Item J-1
(continued)
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Bob Aptaker, representing Macerich, introduced the architect,
provided background on his company, discussed completed
projects; and indicated their desire to be chosen.
Beth Lane requested that residents be considered during
construction; she discussed the length of the light at Ince
and Washington Boulevards; inquired when construction would
begin; wanted to see green practices utilized; and she
questioned whether RFPs were available on the City website,
and whether residents could vote on the proposals for
construction.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, discussed
public meetings connected with the project; posting on the
City website; development of the RFQ criteria; and the
process.
Meghan Sahli-Wells reported that Downtown Neighborhood
Association members had discussed the vision for the
development with residents; she discussed some of the ideas;
she expressed opposition to a mall at the location or a
developer who specializes in malls; she suggested a park at
the location; and noted the need for and value of open public
space to serve the community.
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments
submitted by:
DarylC2@earthlink.net
Mollie “Lee” Welinsky, Culver City Democratic Club
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, indicated that Joseph
Miller had submitted a document to the City Council.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the length of time Parcel B has been considered for
development; the RFQ process; the entitlement; the staff
recommendation; and a suggestion to add Cardiff Realty
Holdings to the list of qualified developers.
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Item J-1
(continued)
At this time, Scott Ginsberg, representing Combined
Properties, discussed flexibility with the entitlements; plans
to work with architects and users on the project; and
fulfilling community needs.
Further discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the firmness of the specifics of the entitlements;
the original description of the project as a retail/office
project; parking requirements at the time of entitlement;
switching out the retail and office components; and the zoning
envelope.
Responding to inquiries from the City Council, Bob Aptaker,
representing Macerich, clarified that though his company is
known for larger projects, they also do much smaller projects;
he provided examples of smaller projects the company has done;
he discussed community outreach; flexibility with the
entitlements; measuring demand; achieving the right tenant
mix; and the strategic placement of the project for Macerich.
Additional discussion ensued between the City Council and
staff regarding support for adding Cardiff Realty as a fourth
developer to be considered in the final RFP; consistency with
the architecture of Town Plaza; a design competition aspect to
the process; the staff point system; possible inclusion of the
Runyon Group as a developer; vetting the number of submittals;
applying criteria uniformly; the importance of experience and
a track record; concern with adding developers; the ranking
system; the Financial Feasibility category; development
parameters versus entitlements; prior iterations of the
project; a development that will support City services; design
criteria; the evaluation process; taking the time to do the
project right; and the rating for Cardiff Realty.
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Item J-1
(continued)
At this time, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY MAYOR O?LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. SELECT THE TOLKIN GROUP, COMBINED PROPERTIES/HUDSON
PACIFIC, MACERICH, CARDIFF REALTY AND RUNYON GROUP AS THE MOST
QUALIFIED DEVELOPERS TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF
PARCEL B; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE
AND ISSUE THE RFP TO THE DEVELOPER FINALISTS.
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Item J-2
1) Selection of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for
the Development of the Agency-Owned Site Located at 4044-4068
Globe Avenue for Low and Moderate Income Ownership Housing; and
2) Direct Staff to Negotiate the Terms and Conditions of an
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the Preparation and
Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor O?Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Martin Greenberger expressed support for the selection of
Habitat for Humanity.
Aide Castro, Mayor of Lynwood, shared the positive experience
of Lynwood with Habitat for Humanity.
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Item J-2
(continued)
Gary Silman expressed opposition to the project, not to Habitat
for Humanity, noting that all of the residents had allegedly
expressed opposition to the duplex at the last ACOR meeting in
2009; he expressed concern with the process and the fact that
allegedly there had not been any ACOR meetings since 2009; he
noted that the neighbors allegedly wanted to see single family
residences rather than condominiums; he discussed minimum lot
size in the City; and he felt that a contractor was being
selected without due process.
Candy Royce expressed support for Habitat for Humanity.
Noah Swann expressed support for Habitat for Humanity.
Mary Luevan, Global Green USA, expressed support for Habitat
for Humanity.
Erin Rank, Habitat for Humanity, reported commitment to work
with the community and she discussed partners in the City and
their eagerness to work with the City and neighbors.
Betty Monroy reported on her experience with Habitat for
Humanity and expressed support for the project.
Daniel Guzman expressed support for Habitat for Humanity but
opposition to the project; discussed lot size; wanted to see a
significantly smaller development; and he expressed concern
that the neighbors allegedly did not have input.
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments
submitted by:
Michele Apostel
Joe Ferrino
Charles Harris
Steven Rose
Albert Eugene Pekrey
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Item J-2
(continued)
Audience participation continued:
Lucien Cox expressed concern with parking issues created by
adding an additional 12 units in an area that is already
difficult to park in.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Services Director, responded to
public comments regarding public input; the adoption of a
comprehensive housing strategy; ACOR meetings; the project
plans; discussion of the number of units; community meetings;
consistency with density in the area; code compliant parking;
establishment of a parking district; spillover commercial
parking; and existing on-street parking deficiencies in the
area.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the Volvo dealership and alleged test driving on Globe Avenue;
parking; and staff monitoring of Tito?s Tacos for customers
parking on Globe Avenue.
Responding to City Council inquiries, Erin Rank, Habitat for
Humanity, discussed community outreach; the neighbors; and
efforts to address parking concerns.
Further discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding property rights; history of the property; the intent
for affordable housing; consideration of rehabilitating the
units; parking issues; lot size; the contribution of the land
and a per unit development cost by the Agency; consequences of
constructing fewer units; clarification that the number of
units is not the decision being made at this meeting; the
possibility of constructing fewer units; a comprehensive plan;
the process; public outreach; neighborhood compatibility;
adjacent commercial uses and intrusions; neighborhood concerns;
establishing a parking district; support for Habitat for
Humanity; evaluating the nature of the project; the
comprehensive housing strategy; Regional Housing Needs
requirements; bringing affordable housing to the City;
addressing specific concerns; density; parking requirements;
and assurances that concerns of the residents will be taken
into consideration.
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Item J-2
(continued)
At this time, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND
AGENCY BOARD:
1. SELECT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES AS THE
DEVELOPER OF 4044-4068 GLOBE AVENUE FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
OWNERSHIP HOUSING; AND
2. DIRECT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION AND
EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
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Item J-3
1) Approval of Memoranda of Understanding Among the City of
Culver City, the Culver City Redevelopment Agency and a) the
Culver City Exchange Club (for the Car Show); b) Share Our
Strength (for the Taste of the Nation Event); and c) Creative
Media Collaborative (for IndieCade); and 2) Direction to the
City Manager/Executive Director Regarding Release of the Notice
of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
Jeremy Green, Cultural Affairs Administration and Special
Projects Coordinator, presented a summary of the material of
record.
Mayor O?Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Dr. Jay Shery, Culver City Exchange Club, expressed
appreciation for the work of City staff and was available to
answer any questions.
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Item J-3
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the ability to terminate the MOU and a suggestion to revise
paragraph G; a correction to the motions for approval from
$15,000 per year to $10,000 per year; methodology for
determining economic development value; the status of the City
as a restaurant destination; food trucks; marketing; the NOFA
process and guidelines; concern with being committed for two
years; and support for the events.
Further discussion ensued regarding concern with the inability
to look at the numbers; clarification that the organizations
pay all associated fees to the City; a suggestion to equalize
the distribution for the three events by allocating $10,000 for
each one; a suggestion to get additional information before
making cuts; concern with making sure there is room for more
events in the City; a suggestion to use the NOFA process to
have the organizations compete for the remaining balance;
increasing capacity to allow for more revenue; a suggestion to
bring the item back after the organizations have been
consulted; a suggestion to request the economic benefit details
from each organization; and concern regarding NOFA scheduling
and use of remaining balances.
This item was referred back to staff.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Approval of Proposed Summer Schedule Modifications and
Continuation of Existing Schedule for the Non-Summer Period on
Culver CityBus Lines 3 and 4 Related to Direct Service into
West Los Angeles College (WLAC).
Mayor O?Leary reported that Councilmembers had received
numerous emails about this item.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Art Ida, Transportation Director, clarified the intent of the
item to provide an update on the schedule modification and to
bring up the schedule for summer; he noted no intent to remove
a bus stop; clarified that there are no classes at the College
during the summer; discussed a review of the impact of the
spring schedule with consideration of whether it is servicing
the College and the community well; and he provided a summary
of the material of record.
Mayor O?Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Gary Robinson discussed the impact of schedule changes on
riders; former users now driving rather than riding the bus;
comparisons to other colleges; increased traffic; the need for
additional parking spaces; the length of time it takes to walk
from the College entrance; the disabled; and noise issues.
D?Lee Mayberry, Lakewood Village resident, noted that West Los
Angeles College was the only college with a bus that goes
around the campus; she expressed support for the reduced
schedule; discussed usage; questioned why the bus was
necessary; noted that disabled students attended other colleges
without buses; and she questioned what the new schedule would
be.
Alice Taylor discussed increased traffic caused by students not
being able to use the bus; expressed support for the proposal
to reduce in the schedule in the summer and return to the
regular schedule in the fall; she expressed concern with
students being able to get to class; and she pointed out the
hill that students have to walk up that other colleges do not
have.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Celena Alcala requested no further reductions to campus bus
service when class is in session; discussed time constraints
and disabilities; she read excerpts from comments forwarded to
the City Council in opposition to reductions to the bus route;
discussed increased tardiness by students when the schedule was
reduced; and noted the already huge effort made by students to
get to class.
Councilmember Weissman received clarification that the existing
schedule would be maintained and no modification was being
pursued.
Clariss Castellanos discussed special needs students.
Mister C Searcy did not want to see any scheduling reductions
and noted that the bus had been going through the campus for
over 20 years.
Dana Hamilton reported that because of the changes to bus
service she was often tardy and was forced to withdraw her
child from the childcare services on campus.
Sharon Levine, Lakeside Villas resident, expressed opposition
to the bus service on campus citing noise and pollution issues;
she discussed the College website where users are encouraged to
post negative comments; and she questioned why the College did
not pay for the service or accommodate the handicapped.
Malica Rose McLyn reported that West Los Angeles College had
built a sound wall and contributed money to the City to improve
traffic flow; discussed the reduction of services; and she
suggested posting signs to encourage bus riders to keep the
noise down.
Nancy Foreman expressed support for the buses and did not want
to see the service eliminated.
Ken Ruben, Southern California Transit Advocates, noted that
West Los Angeles College had provided the service for a while
and he indicated that they were willing to accept adjustments.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Bob Howells, Lakeside Villas, expressed appreciation for the
reduction of service; discussed noise issues; the summer bus
schedule; the use of tax supported resources for a multi-media
campaign on the issue; he addressed the most common complaints;
clarified that no reduction of service had ever been proposed
to the school entrance; he discussed the distance to be walked;
the responsibility of accommodating the disabled and addressing
safety issues; and he expressed concern that the College is
fostering hostility.
Steve Mills noted that last summer West Los Angeles College had
indicated that on campus bus service was not necessary; he
questioned why WLAC did not provide the bus service; discussed
comments previously made by Councilmembers; noted that more
research had been requested and that the program was supposed
to be a pilot program; and he added that other residents in the
area were also affected.
Scott Stamler, WLAC Associated Student Organization, did not
want to see any further reduction of bus services; noted that
students used campus services during the summer; discussed
state budget cuts; difficulties caused by a reduction of
service; the topography of the campus; and comparisons to other
colleges in the district.
Scott Kecken asked that the bus service be restored; noted the
hardship for other riders as a result of the reduction; and he
discussed noise issues and disabled riders.
Wendy Cole reported issues with reductions in the bus service;
asserted that students were being denied access to education;
questioned the noise issues; discussed employee access;
questioned why a small group of people could affect such a
large group of people; and she discussed safety issues.
Ahmed Mohsin, WLAC Associated Study Body President, expressed
concern with a reduction in accessibility and he discussed
money spent by the College for noise and traffic reduction.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Michelle Long-Coffee, representing the President of West Los
Angeles College, agreed that some of the comments posted on the
school website were inappropriate; discussed summer bus
services; she shared results of a survey of bus riders;
discussed the number of students served during the summer; she
requested no further reductions to bus services; asserted that
riders patronize City businesses; discussed the sound wall
between the College and the neighborhood and the contribution
of funds to aid in traffic flow; and she asked that WLAC be
provided the same service given to students at UCLA, Venice
High School and Culver City High School.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and Ms. Long-Coffee
regarding the responsibility of WLAC to provide transportation
to their students; the fact that the City provides
transportation to other points of interest; previous efforts by
the College to provide transportation; the difficulty of
knowing when disabled or temporarily disabled students need
transport; efforts to accommodate identified disabled students;
the perceived responsibility of the City to provide
transportation; why the responsibility of the City does not end
at the entrance of the College; budget issues; encouragement to
the College to become part of the solution; efforts of the
College to work with the City; and causes of the current
situation.
Audience participation continued:
Mark Salkin congratulated Art Ida, Transportation Director on
the reduced summer schedule; noted that the issue had been
brought to the City?s attention by the Culver Crest
Neighborhood Association and Raintree Association in 2004;
asserted that the homes came first and land use rights apply to
them before the College; stated that the sound wall was a
mistake and a problem; reported disagreements between Edison
and the College; discussed an alleged route violation by the
buses; noted that the buses were designed for a flat level
route and had to labor up the hills; pointed out that the
College was in an independent district; and he discussed the
promised sound engineer and declining property values.
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Item A-1
(continued)
LaShawn Penson discussed compensation to residents for noise;
recent complaints; bus delays; and she opposed any reduction to
bus service noting the effects on the ridership.
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments
submitted by:
JoAnn Haywood
Sheila Jeter-Williams
Judy Chow
Joy Kecken
Faran Cowling
Holly J. Mitchell
Wendy Fisher
Katherine Howells
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the running of the service for 20 years; Federal funding of
buses; ADA requirements; the requirement to erect a sound wall
and take traffic mitigation measures; the College run shuttle;
concern with misinformation; the public process for whether the
College provides a shuttle service; appropriate designation of
funding; lights along the route; instituting a call service for
the disabled; efforts to provide an adequate level of service;
the evaluation of ridership; partnership with the College and
finding an appropriate balance; the responsibility of the
College to address the transportation needs of their students;
effects of potential increased enrollment; why the City has
assumed 100% of the responsibility for transportation needs;
monitoring ridership; the summer schedule; the ability of
disabled students to secure transportation if they plan ahead;
adjusting to changes; clarification that residents had
complained about noise issues for many years; and a suggestion
to create a ridesharing message board.
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Item A-1
(continued)
At this time, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE PROPOSED SUMMER SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS TO CULVER CITYBUS
LINE 3 AND 4 SERVICE INTO WLAC EFFECTIVE ON JUNE 20, 2011; AND
APPROVE RESUMPTION OF THE CURRENT CULVER CITYBUS LINES 3 AND 4
SERVICE INTO WLAC IN AUGUST 8, 2011.
Art Ida, Transportation Director, agreed to provide further
information with respect to ridership as the situation
continues to be monitored.
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Item A-2
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Executive Compensation
Plan
Mayor O?Leary invited public input.
There was no response.
Serena Wright, Human Resources Director, provided a summary of
the material of record.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
City Manager support of the item; the importance of the
management team viewing itself as an employer and being outside
of a collective bargaining unit; opposition to the motion;
concern that the action is being imposed upon the Executive
Management; concern that compensation will be radically altered
and there will be a departure of management; the policy of
other cities; and City Treasurer versus Chief Financial Officer
titles.
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At this time, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R056
APPROVING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, Cooper, Weissman, O?Leary
NOES: Councilmember Malsin
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – continued.
Mayor O?Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN 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
No action was taken on this item.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 12:18 a.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on June
27, 2011.
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Ela Valladares
DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED
MICHEÁL O?LEARY
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California