THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
November 27, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
7:05 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:05
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the audience.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Richard Rownak, showed a videotape of activities emanating
from Culver Ready for Finish; also stated that he has not
received a response to a public records request he
submitted in February 2006.
Mary Ann Greene, discussed work of the Martin Luther King
Day Planning Committee and celebrations planned for January
14, 2007.November 27, 2006
Public Comment
(continued)
Chris Wright, expressing complaints regarding construction
work taking place on Keystone Avenue during the
Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Menelik Tafari and Ashley Guerrero, representing the Culver
City Youth Advisory Council, spoke of the goals of the
Advisory Council, whose members were selected by Mayor
Silbiger. They introduced the following members of the
Advisory Committee: Humza Khan, Andy Gonzalez, Jenny Honda,
Raul Calderon Jr., Jonathan Diamond, Brandon Storm and
David Battigalli-Ansell.
Earle Hartling, representing CERT, spoke of upcoming CERT
programs.
Egon Monostory, expressing opinion regarding Council
comments.
Carlos Gutierrez, regarding a burglary investigation by the
Culver City Police Department.
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Item L-1
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #44 Dated November 9, 2006 and Issue #45
Dated November 17, 2006.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletin.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, AND
C-6.
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Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Treasurer's Report of Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17 1 2006.
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Item C-3
Approval of Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 AS AMENDED; THE MINUTES OF
THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 AS
SUBMITTED AND THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-4
Authorization to 1) Continue the Legal Services of Deborah
J. Fox, and 2) Enter into a Legal Services Agreement with
Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson.
1.AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF THE LEGAL SERVICES OF
DEBORAH J. FOX;
2.AUTHORIZE A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF
MEYERS NAVE RIBACK SILVER & WILSON ON AN AS NEEDED
BASIS; AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
Contract Award to Purchase Cash Receipting Software from
• Progressive Solutions Inc (PSI) to Support and Enhance the
City's Revenue Collection System.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL;
1.AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PSI'S CASHIERING CENTRAL
SOFTWARE AND RELATED COMPONENTS FOR AN EXPENDITURE NOT
TO EXCEED $71,825.00;
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE ANY APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTS; AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED
AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
Adopt Ordinance No. 2006-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 3.05.070(F) OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL
RRIT,ATTNI3 TO THP nPTNTTTTON-
SUPERVISION" AS CONTAINED IN THE CITY'S ANTI-NEPOTISM
POLICY.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-4 AND A-5.
Item A-4
Award of Contract for $1,535,800.00 to Clean Energy for a
CNG Station Expansion Project at the Culver City
Transportation Facility and Approve a Budget Amendment of
$88,300.00.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH CLEAN ENERGY, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1,534,800.00 FOR THE CNG REFUELING STATION
EXPANSION LOCATED AT THE CULVER CITY TRANSPORTATION
FACILITY, PER THE SCOPE OF WORK IN CITY BID #1331;
2.AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE
ORDER TO CLEAN ENERGY IN AN AMOUNT OF $1,534,800.00;
3.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE NECESSARY
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND
4.AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE APPROVED
PROJECT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,300.00 (ACCOUNT
#20368300.732120), TO BE FUNDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT'S MUNICIPAL OPERATOR SERVICE IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (MOSIP) GRANT FUNDS (ACCOUNT
#20368700.346580), FOR A NEW PROJECT BUDGET OF
$1,688,300.00.
A 4/5THS VOTE IS REQUIRED TO ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT.
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Item A-5
Award of a Contract to The Consulting Team for Meeting
Facilitation Services and Authorization of a Related
Allocation of Appropriated General Fund Reserve.
HAT___THE_CLTY_COLINC.IL_
1.AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF $22,500.00 FROM THE
APPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND RESERVE FOR THIS CONTRACT;
2.AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH THE CONSULTING TEAM, LLC IN
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $50,000.00;
3.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND/OR APPROVE
ON THE BASIS OF FORM ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED
TO THIS CONTRACT; AND
4.AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-1
Appeal of Parks and Recreation Commission's Decision of
October 10, 2006 to Deny a Permit to Remove Public
Right-of-Way Trees Adjacent to 10890 Arizona Avenue.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE ALL REPORTS AND NOTICES.
Mayor Silbiger called for a staff report.
John Rivera, Senior Management Analyst gave the staff
report. Mr. Rivera clarified that Leo and Estelita Bodner,
the appellants, had amended their original request and were
seeking a permit to remove only one tree.
Mayor Silbiger invited the appellant to address the City
Council.November 27, 2006
Item A-1
(continued)
Leo and Estelita Bodner, appellants, addressed the City
Council regarding their request to remove public right-of-
way trees adjacent to their property. The request is being
totheir_concerns about_the---damagP caused by_the___ trees to their wall and swimming pool.
At this time, John Rivera responded to the appellants'
comments.
At this time, Leo Bodner responded to staff's comments.
Following discussion, the following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1 FINDS THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DID NOT
ABUSE ITS DISCRETION IN REACHING ITS DECISION AND
UPHOLD THE OCTOBER 10, 2006 DECISION OF THE COMMISSION
TO DENY APPELLANTS' APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO REMOVE
FIVE TREES ADJACENT TO THEIR PROPERTY AT 10890 ARIZONA
AVENUE;
2.DIRECT THAT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARMENT WORK WITH THE
BODNERS TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF ONE TREE AT THEIR SOLE
EXPENSE;
3.MAKES THE FINDING THAT IT IS A DE MINIM'S CHANGE TO
THE LANDSCAPING PLAN AND THUS DOES NOT REQUIRE THE
EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE STUDIO
ESTATES AREA AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT;
4.REQUESTS A REVIEW OF THE LANDSCAPING PLAN [FOR STUDIO
ESTATES] BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE PLANNING DIVISION AND IN CONSULTATION WITH
THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT [IN STUDIO
ESTATES] TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY CHANGES TO THE DENSE
PLANTING OF TREES MIGHT BE DESIRABLE.November 27, 2006
Item A-1
(continued)
Carol Schwab, City Attorney clarified that any replacement
of trees would be at the appellants' expense. Ms. Schwab
also recommended that the motion be bifurcated.
The following votes were taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1 FINDS THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DID NOT
ABUSE ITS DISCRETION IN REACHING ITS DECISION AND
UPHOLD THE OCTOBER 10, 2006 DECISION OF THE COMMISSION
TO DENY APPELLANTS' APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO REMOVE
FIVE TREES ADJACENT TO THEIR PROPERTY AT 10890 ARIZONA
AVENUE;
2. DIRECT THAT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARMENT WORK WITH THE
BODNERS TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF ONE TREE AT THEIR SOLE
EXPENSE; AND
3 MAKES THE FINDING THAT IT IS A DE MINIM'S CHANGE TO
THE LANDSCAPING PLAN AND THUS DOES NOT REQUIRE THE
EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE STUDIO
ESTATES AREA AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Rose
NOES: Mayor Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
DIRECTED THAT A REVIEW OF THE LANDSCAPING PLAN [FOR STUDIO
ESTATES] BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE PLANNING DIVISION AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBERS
OF THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT [IN STUDIO ESTATES] TO DETERMINE
WHETHER ANY CHANGES TO THE DENSE PLANTING OF TREES MIGHT BE
DESIRABLE.November 27, 2006
Item A-1
(continued)
Following discussion, Councilmember Gross proposed the
following motion: That the neighborhoods surrounding the
Studio Estates area be notified when the review of the
lands raping plan for Studi. 7stat_Ps is canducted_by the
Public Works Department in conjunction with the Planning
Division and in consultation with the members of the
assessment district in Studio Estates; that any additional
trees that are removed in the area need not be replaced in
the exact location but elsewhere within the Studios Estates
complex; that staff ascertain the condition of the
perimeter wall and whether or not it is a hazard; and that
the tree trimming in the Studio Estates complex be brought
up to date.
At this time, Charles Herbertson, Public Works
Director/City Engineer recommended that the City Council
direct staff to study the situation in Studio Estates and
obtain the services of an arborist and to return with
recommendations for the City Council.
At this time, Councilmember Gross repeated her motion.
Councilmember Corlin seconded the motion for purposes of
discussion.
Discussion ensued regarding the perimeter wall, which staff
clarified is a private, not public, wall and whether the
City has any responsibility for it.
At this time, Councilmember Gross amended part of her
motion as follows: That staff evaluate what the City's
involvement should or should not be, vis a vis evaluating
the perimeter wall.
At this time, Jerry Fulwood, City Manager recommended that
staff be directed to look at the issues as discussed in the
proposed motion and to return with assessments and
recommendations on how to address them.
Councilmember Gross withdrew her motion.
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Item A-2
Formation of a Sustainable Community Plan.
Susan Evans, Community Development Director gave the staff
report.
Cathy Vargas, Community Development Department, summarized
the goals of the Sustainable Community Plan, which will
guide and inform the General Plan Update.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Lee Wallach, representing the Interfaith Environmental
Council and League of Conservation Voters.
Councilmember Gross proposed the following motion: Appoint
a subcommittee consisting of two (2) Councilmembers to
participate in the formation of the Culver City Sustainable
Community Plan; authorize staff to submit an application to
the American Institute of Architects for the annual
Sustainable Design Assessment Teams (SDAT) Grant
application; and have the subcommittee work with staff as
to how to approach this project if the grant is not
received.
At this time, Councilmember Gross indicated her interest in
serving on the subcommittee.
Councilmember Malsin seconded the motion and also indicated
his interest in serving on the subcommittee.
Councilmember Rose indicated his interest in serving on the
subcommittee.November 27, 2006
Item A-2
(continued)
At this time, the following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALE IN_AND UNANIMOUS LY__CARRI_ED, THAT_ TEE CI TY_ COUNCIL _
1.APPOINT A SUBCOMMITTEE CONSISTING OF TWO (2) COUNCIL
MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMATION OF THE CULVER
CITY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLAN;
2.AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS FOR THE ANNUAL
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ASSESSMENT TEAMS (SDAT) GRANT
APPLICATION; AND
3.HAVE THE SUBCOMMITTEE WORK WITH STAFF AS TO HOW TO
APPROACH THIS PROJECT IF THE GRANT IS NOT RECEIVED.
At this time, Councilmember Malsin stated he would remove
his name from consideration to allow Councilmember Gross
and Councilmember Rose to serve on the subcommittee.
The following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN, THAT COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
SERVE ON THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMATION
OF THE CULVER CITY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLAN.
Mayor Silbiger indicated his interest in serving on the
subcommittee. Mayor Silbiger proposed a motion that he be
appointed to serve on the subcommittee.
There was no second to Mayor Silbiger f s motion.November 27, 2006
Item A-2
(continued)
The following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN, ...THAT..._COUNCITMEMBER_GROS.S_ANTI COUNCILMEMBEROSE__
SERVE ON THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMATION
OF THE CULVER CITY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLAN.
AYES:
Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Rose
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Silbiger
ABSENT: None
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Added Item
At this time, Mayor Silbiger inquired if there was a way he
could change his vote on Item A-2 from "abstain" to "yes".
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, responded that the makers of
the motion would have to let Mayor Silbiger reopen the
item.
Councilmember Gross and Councilmember Malsin concurred with
Mayor Silbiger's request.
Mayor Silbiger declared Item A-2 reopened.
At this time, the following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT COUNCILMEMBER GROSS
AND COUNCILMEMBER ROSE SERVE ON THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMATION OF THE CULVER CITY SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITY PLAN.
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Item A-3
A Budget Amendment Appropriating Public Art Fund Fees for
New Development at the Culver Studios and Rush Pacifica's
Project at 9300 Culver Boulevard, and up to $23,000.00 From
the Art Fund Towards the Town Plaza Expansion Project.
Christine Byers, Cultural Affairs Division gave the staff
report.
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO RECORD THE ART CONTRIBUTION
RECEIPTS AND ALLOCATE THE APPROPRIATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
APPROVE THE PERCENT FOR PUBLIC ART FEES FOR THE RUSH
PACIFICA 9300 CULVER BOULEVARD PROJECT (CURRENTLY
ESTIMATED AT $243,000.00), THE CULVER STUDIOS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ($122,898.00), AND AN
ADDITIONAL $23,000.00 FROM THE ART FUND, BE APPROPRIATED
TOWARD THE HISTORICAL/CULTURAL FEATURES AND SPECIFIED
LIVE PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS OF THE FUTURE TOWN PLAZA
EXPANSION PROJECT (THE PROJECT ACCOUNT NUMBERS WILL BE
ESTABLISHED BY CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE).
A 4/5THS VOTE IS NEEDED TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT.
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Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
o0oNovember 27, 2006
Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
_Email_ from Rebecca_Fairbanks expressing_disappointment_that
the Downtown Business Association has decided not to have a
tree lighting ceremony at Towne Plaza.
Email regarding businesses blocking the sidewalk at 11739
Washington Boulevard with signs and other items.
Email from Martin Feinberg requesting that the sidewalks on
the 9000 block of Carson Street be repaired due to the tree
roots lifting the walkways.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager:
• Inquired which Councilmembers would be able to attend
a luncheon sponsored by the American Public Works
Association, where Culver City will receive a 2006
Project of the Year award for the City's Culver City
Dog Park project.
Councilmember Gross and Councilmember Malsin indicated
they would be able to attend.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmamber Gross:
• Reported on Sepulveda Boulevard Redevelopment
subcommittee meeting. A community meeting on the
project is scheduled for December 5, 2006.
• Increase in graffiti on public signs near Culver City
High School.November 27, 2006
Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Has received complaints regarding lack of enforcement
of permit parking arrangements throughout the City.
•
Requested support to agendize discussion regarding
creation-of-a-smalI grant-program for-neighborhood
park projects to be given to neighborhood groups,
school groups, etc.
The City Council concurred with the request.
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Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Wants to have all City committees listed on the City's
web site, along with their minutes.
• Requested support to agendize discussion regarding
smoke-free outdoor areas policies.
The City Council concurred with the request.
o0oNovember 27, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:15 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on December 4, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2007
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
ycTHESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
December 4, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
6:00 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CS-1: Public Employee Evaluation
Re: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
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Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:00 P.M.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:07 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0oDecember 4, 2006
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given at
the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Silbiger announced that there was nothing to report
from Closed Session.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF BARBARA DEEN,
SISTER OF CHARLES DEEN, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER
AND SISTER-IN-LAW OF SUSAN DEEN, CULTURAL AFFAIRS
COMMISSIONER.
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2December 4, 2006
Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager:
• Second annual City-wide disaster drill will be held on
December 7, 2006.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Requested support to direct staff to investigate, for
future Council action, the legal basis for a
moratorium on mobile home park conversions and to
place consideration of such a moratorium on an
upcoming Council agenda.
• The City Council concurred with the request.
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Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Meeting of the Martin Luther King Day Planning
Committee scheduled for December 5, 2006.
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3December 4, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 7:15 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Barbara Deen,
sister of Charles Deen, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
and sister-in-law of Susan Deen, Cultural Affairs
Commissioner to a Regular Meeting to be held on December
11, 2006.
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Ela Valladares
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2007
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
yc
4THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
December 11, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
6:01 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:01
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: City of El Segundo v. City of Los Angeles, et. al
(LAX Expansion), Case No. RIC426822 (LASC Case No.
BS094320; Transferred and Consolidated with Related
Cases LASC Nos. BS0944279, BS094359 and BS094503)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-2: Liability Claims
Claimant: Michael L. Conzachi
Agency Claimed Against: City of Culver City
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:01 P.M.
o0oDecember 11, 2006
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:15 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0o
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Richard Rownak.
oDo
Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Silbiger announced that there was nothing to report
from Closed Session.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Scott Chambers, delivering a gift box from Essential
Chocolate Collection to Vice Mayor Alan Corlin in honor of
his birthday.
Carlos Saez, co-owner of The Jungle Nursery, expressing
concerns regarding the impacts to his business from the
Exposition Light Rail project and seeking assistance in
relocating his business.
Gerard Saez, co-owner of The Jungle Nursery, submitted
petitions in support of The Jungle Nursery.
In response to Council inquiries, staff advised the City
Council that the Redevelopment Agency has already tried to
assist in finding a relocation site for The Jungle Nursery
and the difficulty in finding a site large enough for a
nursery.
2December 11, 2006
Public Comment
(continued)
Councilmember Malsin suggested that the City write a letter
to the MTA requesting an extension of the lease with The
Jungle Nursery.
The City Council concurred with the suggestion. The City
Council requested that staff prepare the letter in time to
allow Councilmember Carlin and Councilmember Malsin to hand
carry the letter to an upcoming JPA meeting on Thursday,
December 14, 2006.
The following people addressed the City Council, speaking
in support of The Jungle Nursery:
Steve Coker, representing the City of Los Angeles South
Robertson Neighborhood Council
Karen Steuben
Nina Lamanna
Jose Montero
Jorge Rodas
Lupe Mercado
John Fitzgerald
Kevin Ricard
Laura Schwartz
Marcia K. Sacharny
Greg Mull
Audience participation continued:
Carnele Wallace, member, Culver City Senior Center,
regarding the Bridge Club being relocated out of the Senior
Center to the former Nutrition Center. Requested
assistance from the City Council to move the Bridge Club
back to the Senior Center.
Efrem Violin, expressing concerns regarding the Sepulveda
Boulevard Redevelopment Project and the impacts to existing
businesses.December 11, 2006
Public Comment
(continued)
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
Carina Saez
Wendi Anton
Sara Cullen
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Public Hearing Regarding the Use of Monies for Front Line
Police Services as a Result of Supplemental Law Enforcement
Funding Grant Under the Citizen's Option for Public Safety
(COPS) Program.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY MAYOR SILBIGER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND
FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Silbiger called for a staff report.
Police Lieutenant Ed Baughn gave the staff report.
Mayor Silbiger declared the Public Hearing open.
Mayor Silbiger invited public testimony.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Richard Rownak
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
4December 11, 2006
Item PH-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.ADOPT A MOTION CONFIRMING THE INCLUSION OF THESE FUNDS
AS REFLECTED IN THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006/2007 FOR THE PURPOSES OF FUNDING A PROPERTY
TECHNICIAN POSITION IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND
2.AUTHORIZE, BY MOTION, THE USE OF THE REMAINING GRANT
FUNDS (APPROXIMATELY $30,000.00) TO ESTABLISH AN
OVERTIME-FUNDED OFFICER TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS "QUALITY
OF LIFE: INFLUENCING" CRIMES.
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Item PH-2
Public Hearing to Continue the Downtown Culver City
Business Improvement District.
Councilmember Malsin announced that, due to a conflict of
interest, he would be recusing himself from discussion of
this item. Councilmember Malsin left the dais.
Mayor Silbiger announced that this was the time and place
for the hearing of protests or objections to the
continuation of the Business Improvement District (BID).
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk announced that the
Resolution of Intention, which included notice of this
public hearing, was published in the Culver City News on
November 23 and 30, 2006, and was mailed to all affected
businesses.
5December 11, 2006
Item PH-2
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE ALL
AFFIDAVITS.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Rose, Silbiger
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Malsin
ABSENT: None
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk announced that one written
protest had been received and verified that all protests
have been delivered to the City Council. Mr. Armenta read
the written protest, which was submitted by George N.
Plato, representing Plato Family Partnerships.
Mayor Silbiger called for a staff report.
Glenn Heald, Associate Analyst, gave the staff report.
Mayor Silbiger declared the Public Hearing open.
Mayor Silbiger invited public testimony.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Rose, Silbiger
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Malsin
ABSENT: None
6December 11, 2006
Item PH-2
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-R088 TO LEVY THE PROPOSED
2007 BID ASSESSMENT; AND
2.APPOINT KEN CHERNUS, DEBBIE WEISS, HEIDI FAHRINGER,
STU FREEMAN, ANDREW WEISSMAN AND GERALD WEINER TO THE
DBA BID ADVISORY BOARD.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Rose, Silbiger
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Malsin
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Malsin returned to the dais.
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Item PH-3
Public Hearing for the Consideration to Approve an
Exception to the Usual Method for Awarding a Public Works
Contract, and Award a Design-Build Contract to Fast-Track
Construction Corporation for the Firing Range
Rehabilitation Project.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Mayor Silbiger called for a staff report.
Mate Gaspar, Engineering Services Manager gave the staff
report.
Mayor Silbiger declared the Public Hearing open.December 11, 2006
Item PH-3
(continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited public testimony.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENTS SET BY CITY
CHARTER FOR AWARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS TO THE
LOWEST BIDDER;
2.AWARD A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT TO FAST-TRACK
CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF
$581,772.25, TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY WORK FOR THE
FIRING RANGE REHABILITATION PROJECT, P-832;
3.AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER AND
THE POLICE CHIEF TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN A
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $133,227.75, IF NECESSARY; AND
4.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE THE DOCUMENTS.
A 4/5THS VOTE IS REQUIRED.
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Item L-1
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #46 Dated December 1, 2006.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletin.
8December 11, 2006
Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, AND C-3.
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Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Treasurer's Report of Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 20, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2006.
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Item C-3
Approval of Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 2006, THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2006 AND THE MINUTES OF THE
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2006 AS SUBMITTED.
o0oDecember 11, 2006
Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-4, A-5 AND A-6.
Item A-4
Approval of the Revised Classification Specifications for
Mechanic Assistant and Equipment Service Worker.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR
MECHANIC ASSISTANT; AND
2.APPROVE THE REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR
EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER.
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Item A-5
Approval of the Classification Specification for Equipment
Maintenance Supervisor.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REVISED CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION FOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR.
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Item A-6
Approval of the Classification Specification for Parks
Manager.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REVISED
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR PARKS MANAGER.
o0oDecember 11, 2006
The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-3
(out of sequence)
Approval of a Substitute Improvement for the Playa Vista
Drive Bridge Pursuant to the Third Amendment to Agreement
Between the City of Culver City and Playa Vista (Playa
Capital Company, LLC).
Councilmember Rose requested that the motions be separated
because he will need to abstain from discussion of the
first motion due to a conflict of interest.
The City Council concurred with the request. Councilmember
Rose then left the dais.
John Rivera, Senior Management Analyst gave the staff
report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Bernard Bronstein
Bill Reid
Dan Cohen, representing The Kitchen Store
Craig Doyle, representing Westfield Fox Hills Shopping
Center
Mark Huffman, representing Playa VistaDecember 11, 2006
Item A-3
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motions were made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE PAYMENT BY PLAYA
CAPITAL COMPANY, LLC OF $300,000.00 FOR USE BY THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT AS A SUBSTITUTE
IMPROVEMENT FOR THE PLAYA VISTA DRIVE BRIDGE PURSUANT TO
THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY (CITY) AND PLAYA VISTA (PLAYA CAPITAL COMPANY, LLC).
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Silbiger
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Rose
ABSENT: None
At this time, Councilmember Rose returned to the dais.
The following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO RECORD THE RECEIPT OF
$300,000.00 AND APPROPRIATE THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT (ACCOUNT NUMBERS WILL
BE ESTABLISHED BY THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION UPON APPROVAL OF
THIS ITEM).
A BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRES A 4/5THS VOTE.
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12December II, 2006
Item A-2
(out of sequence)
Authorize a Letter of Support for Mountains Recreation and
Conservation Authority Grant Application for the Ballona
Creek Trail and Bike Path Enhancement Project.
John Rivera, Senior Management Analyst gave the staff
report.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Leslie Chan, representing the Mountains Recreation and
Conservation Authority.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF SUPPORT
FOR MOUNTAINS RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE BALLONA CREEK TRAIL AND BIKE PATH
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.
o0oDecember 11, 2006
Item A-1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting a City
Council Policy Statement Entitled "Naming of City
Facilities."
William La Pointe, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services gave the staff report.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2006-R089, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CITY
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT ENTITLED "NAMING CITY FACILITIES",
WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL POLICY
STATEMENT:
I. UNDER "DESCRIPTIVE NAMING", ADD "FUNCTION" TO THE LIST
OF CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE DESCRIPTIVE NAMING
OF A CITY FACILITY.
2.UNDER "COMMEMORATIVE NAMING", NO. 1: DELETE THE WORD
"FACILITY".
3.UNDER "COMMEMORATIVE NAMING", NO. 4: AMEND TO READ AS
FOLLOWS: "IF A CITY FACILITY IS PROPOSED TO BE NAMED
AFTER A PERSON WHO IS DECEASED, ONE YEAR MUST HAVE
PASSED BEFORE THE NAMING PROCESS IS INITIATED."
4.UNDER "COMMEMORATIVE NAMING", NO. 5: AMEND TO READ AS
FOLLOWS: "NO CITY FACILITY SHALL BE NAMED AFTER A
LIVING PERSON".
14December 11, 2006
Item A-1
(continued)
5 UNDER "SIGNIFICANT DONOR/CONTRIBUTOR NAMING": AMEND TO
READ AS FOLLOWS: "1. MORE THAN 50§' OF THE CONSTRUCTION
COSTS OF A SUBSTANTIAL CITY FACILITY HAVE BEEN
CONTRIBUTED." AND "2. MORE THAN 50% OF THE COST OF
LAND HAS BEEN CONTRIBUTED."
6. UNDER "PROCEDURE", NO. 2: AMEND TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
"CITY COUNCIL SHALL EITHER DIRECT THE REQUEST TO THE
MOST APPROPRIATE CITY COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, COUNCIL
EMERITUS OR STAFF FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OR
REFUSE CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST. THE REVIEW
PROCESS SHOULD INCLUDE SOME FORM OF PUBLIC OUTREACH."
o0o
Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Email from Margot Bennett expressing concerns regarding a
business named Nirvana Smoke Shop located on Midway and
Washington Boulevard.
Email from Jan Dudley regarding the proposed redevelopment
project on Sepulveda Boulevard.
Email from Lee 0. Norris regarding the proposed
redevelopment project on Sepulveda Boulevard.
Email from Anthony Giancana regarding Abrigo Martial Arts
School having to relocate due to increased rent.December 11, 2006
Receive and File
(continued)
Email from Ann Marie Wallace, Regional Manager, League of
California Cities, advising a measure recently filed for
•the 2008 ballot dealing with reform of eminent-domain laws
in California.
Email from Paul Cassidy inquiring into the status of the
skateboard park.
The following people sent emails in support of the City's
Summer Concert Series:
Wena flows
Harris J. Levey
Bobbi Gold
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager:
• Lighting of the Holiday Tree in Town Plaza will be
take place on December 13, 2006.
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Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager:
• As part of the City's Grants Management procedure, the
Parks and Recreation Department has collected $20,000
in grant funds.
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16December 11, 2006
Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Lights on the Culver Theater sign are not working.
• Requested a follow-up report regarding the City-wide
Disaster Drill held on December 7, 2006.
Assistant Fire Chief Chris Sellers gave a report.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Requested support to issue a Council commendation to
Susan Evans, retiring Community Development Director.
The City Council concurred with the request.
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Items Presented by Councilmamber Carlin:
• Inquired when the voting system in the Council
Chambers will be operational.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City
Engineer, gave a status report of the project.
• Thanked all for the birthday wishes.
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Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Reported on meetings he attended. These include
meetings regarding the Sepulveda Boulevard
Redevelopment Project; Homeless Committee; and the LAX
Airport Advisory Committee.
o0oDecember 11, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:15 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on December 18, 2006.
oflo
Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2007
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
ycTHESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
December 18, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
7:25 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:25
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given at
the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
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Presentations
Item P-I
Presentation of a Commendation and City Tile to Community
Development Director Susan Evans on the Occasion of Her
Retirement.
Councilmember Gross read the commendation in its entirety.
Susan Evans accepted the commendation and thanked the City
Council and her staff.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 7:34 P.M. to the
Redevelopment Agency meeting.December 18, 2006
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:50 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0o
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Fred Yglesias, extended Seasons Greetings to the City
Council and staff. Commended the City for a job well done.
Tevis Barnes, Culver City Housing Administrator, providing
information from the 2006 Mayoral Housing Conference.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S REPORT REGARDING POSTING
OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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2December 18, 2006
Item J-1
A Joint Meeting of the Culver City Redevelopment Agency and
Culver City City Council to Consider the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency's Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2005-06.
John Fisanotti, Redevelopment Project Manager gave the
staff report.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY
1. REVIEW THE CULVER
REPORT FOR FISCAL
HEALTH AND SAFETY
GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL
YEAR 2005-06 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CODE SECTION 33080; AND
2. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL REPORT.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting to the Redevelopment
Agency meeting at 8:17 P.M.
o0o
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 10:42 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0oDecember 18, 2006
Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-4, A-5, AND A-6.
Item A-4
Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Approve a Contract
Amendment between PERS and the City of Culver City to
Implement One-Year Final Compensation for Culver City
Management Group (CCMG) and Culver City Employee's
Association (CCEA) Unit Employees.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.
2006-R091 TO APPROVE THE PERS CONTRACT AMENDMENT.
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Item A-5
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-R092.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION
PLAN FOR CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS HOURLY PART-TIME EMPLOYEE
CLASSIFICATIONS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R031.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
o0oDecember 18, 2006
Item A-6
Approval of a Contract with the Law Firm of Goldstein &
Goldstein to Provide Representation to the City on All
Matters Related to Teamsters Petition for Recognition and
Modification/Decertification.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF GOLDSTEIN &
GOLDSTEIN TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ALL MATTERS RELATED
TO TEAMSTERS PETITION FOR RECOGNITION AND
DECERTIFICATION/MODIFICATION; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE PROPER
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-1
Approval of 2007 Performing Arts Grant Award and Allocation
of Funds as Recommended by the Cultural Affairs Commission.
Susan Obrow, Performing Arts Coordinator and Special Events
Producer, Cultural Affairs Division, gave the staff report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Matthew Hetz and Joel Forman, representing the Culver City
Symphony Orchestra.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE 2007 PERFORMING ARTS GRANT PROGRAM AND
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS
COMMISSION AND AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
DECEMBER 18, 2006.December 18, 2006
Item A-3
(out of sequence)
Authorization of Initiation of the Formation of Underground
Utility District 10 on that Certain Portion of National
Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard between the Southerly
Side of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Right-of-Way and the Northern City Limit, Parallel to
Venice Boulevard; and Adoption of a Resolution Setting a
Public Hearing on the Matter.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
gave the staff report.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Mark Olson, Region Manager, Southern California Edison
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
responded to City Council inquiries regarding funding for
the project and possible financial assistance from the City
of Los Angeles.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.INITIATE THE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
10 ON THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF NATIONAL BOULEVARD AND
EXPOSITION BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY EXPOSITION LIGHT
RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE NORTHERN
CITY LIMIT, PARALLEL TO VENICE BOULEVARD; AND
2.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-R090 SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE MATTER FOR JANUARY 3, 2007.
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6December 18, 2006
Item A-2
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Status Update
Report.
Susan Yun, Associate Planner gave the staff report.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding methodology used to determine the housing unit
numbers for Culver City; and ramifications of not reaching
these numbers.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESMENT (RUM.) STATUS
UPDATE REPORT.
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Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Email from Eric regarding a business in Culver City
allegedly using fraudulent business practices.
Email from Zan regarding the proposed skateboard park in
Culver City.December 18, 2006
Receive and File
(continued)
Email from Don Austin expressing displeasure regarding the
loss of use of the parking lot next to the Post Office on
Culver Boulevard.
Email from Jim Lamm expressing support for the Council
action to submit a letter of support for Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority grant application for
the Ballona Creek Trail and Bike Path Enhancement Project.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager:
• Wished all Happy Holidays.
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Items Presented by Heather Iker, Deputy City Attorney:
• Wished all Happy Holidays.
o0o
Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH SETKA,
LONG-TIME CULVER CITY RESIDENT.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Wished all Happy Holidays.
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8December 18, 2006
Items Presented by Councilmember Rose:
• Requested support to issue a Council proclamation to
John Marcus, who earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
The City Council concurred with the request.
• Wished all Happy Holidays.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Wished all Happy Holidays.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Corlin:
• Wished all Happy Holidays.
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Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Requested support to agendize discussion regarding
increasing salaries for part-time Recreation staff.
The City Council suggested that this item be discussed
during budget sessions.
• Wished all Happy Holidays.
o0oDecember 18, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:41 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Joseph Setka,
long-time Culver City resident, to a Regular Meeting to be
held on January 8, 2007.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2007
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
yc
10THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
January 8, 2007
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
5:32 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Carlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
o0o
Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: In re Urban Hotels, Inc.
Case No. LA05-50140-AA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-2: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated
Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation - (One Matter)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
CS-3: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: Heidi Keyantash V. City of Culver City, et al.
Case No. BC338595
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-4: Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Re: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
o0oJanuary 8, 2007
Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:32 P.M.
o0o
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:05 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0o
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pam Robinson,
Veterans Memorial Complex Manager.
o0o
Presentations
Item P-1
Proclamation in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Mayor Silbiger read the proclamation in its entirety. Mary
Ann Greene, co-chair, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Planning
Committee, accepted the proclamation and thanked the City
Council. Ms. Greene also reviewed events scheduled for
January 14 and January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day.
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2January 8, 2007
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Bill LaPointe, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services, discussed the recent Fox Hills Park Pride Day.
The event was co-sponsored by the Fox Hills Neighborhood
Association, Westfield Mall Association and the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Department.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer,
announced drop-off locations to recycle Christmas trees.
Catherine Vargas, Sanitation Division, announced an
electronic waste recycling event scheduled for January 27,
2007.
Steve Newton, inquired into the Carson Street Sewer
Improvement Project.
Mayor Silbiger clarified that this item is listed on the
Consent Calendar.
Peter Messinger, owner, The Aquarium Company, expressing
concerns regarding the Sepulveda Boulevard Redevelopment
Project and impacts to his business, especially the
difficulties experienced in trying to relocate his
business.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting to the Redevelopment
Agency meeting at 7:30 P.M.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:32 P.M., with
all Members present.
3January 8, 2007
Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the Formation of
Underground Utility District No. 10 on that Certain
Portion of National Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard
between the Southerly Side of the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority Right-of-Way and the Northern City
Limit, Parallel to Venice Boulevard and Ordering the
Removal and Underground Installation of the Utility
Facilities in Such District.
Mayor Silbiger declared the Public Hearing open.
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk announced that in
accordance with Culver City Municipal Code Sections
5.04.005, et seq., the City Clerk's Office has notified all
affected property owners and all affected utility
companies, by mail, of the time and place of this hearing.
Mr. Armenta advised the City Council that there were two
speaker cards submitted for this item.
Mayor Silbiger called for a staff report.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
gave the staff report.
Mayor Silbiger invited public testimony.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Mark Olson, Region Manager, Southern California Edison
Aileen Warda, representing Surfas Inc.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
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Item PH-1
(continued)
The City Council requested that staff investigate locating
other funding sources for this project. The City Council
also requested that staff ensure that funds spent on this
project be considered as matching funds for the upcoming
above grade crossing for the MTA Exposition Right-of-Way
project.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R001 DECLARING THE FORMATION OF
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 10 ON THAT CERTAIN
PORTION OF NATIONAL BOULEVARD AND EXPOSITION BOULEVARD
BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE NORTHERN
CITY LIMIT, PARALLEL TO VENICE BOULEVARD AND ORDERING THE
REMOVAL AND UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF THE UTILITY
FACILITIES IN SUCH DISTRICT.
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Item L-I
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #47 Dated December 8, 2006 and Issue #48
Dated December 15, 2006.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletins.
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5January 8, 2007
Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 AND C-2.
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Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Treasurer's Report of Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD OF DECEMBER 4 THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2006.
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The following Consent Calendar Item was discussed and voted
on separately:
Item C-3
Consideration to Approve the Final Plans and Specifications
and Authorize Advertising for Bids for the Carson Street
Sewer Improvement Project, P860.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
gave the staff report.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Steve Newton
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CARSON STREET
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, P-860; AND
2.
AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE CARSON STREET
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, P-860.
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Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-2, A-4, A-5 AND A-6.
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Item A-2
Approve a Request for Proposal for Third Party Claims
Administration, Medical Bill Review Services, and
Utilization Review Services for the Workers' Compensation
Program.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(RFP) FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION, MEDICAL BILL
REVIEW SERVICES, AND UTILIZATION REVIEW SERVICES FOR THE
WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM.
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Consideration to Approve a Change Order to the Contract
with Utility Systems Science and Software for the Sewer
Emergency Notification System.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF $232,767.00 FROM THE SEWER
ENTERPRISE FUND TO THE SEWER OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE
BUDGET LINE ITEM FOR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICE ACCOUNT
#20466100.619800;
2.APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY
SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$232,767.00 FOR THE SEWER EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
SYSTEM; AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THOSE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
A FOUR-FIFTHS (4/5) VOTE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS BUDGET
AMENDMENT.
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8January 8, 2007
Item A-5
Award a Purchase Order to Galpin Ford Inc. for Two Police
Commercial Enforcement Vehicles and Authorize the
Acceptance of a Donation from the Rosalande and Arthur
Gilbert Foundation to Cover the Cost of One of the
Vehicles.
Councilmember Malsin requested that Colin Gilbert be
recognized by the City Council for his generosity and his
volunteerism for the City.
The City Council concurred with the request.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FROM POLICE ASSET SEIZURE
FUND TO APPROPRIATE THE AMOUNT OF $26,500.00 TO
PURCHASE ONE OF THE COMMERCIAL ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES;
2.AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE
ROSALANDE AND ARTHUR GILBERT FOUNDATION TO COVER THE
COST OF THE SECOND COMMERCIAL ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE; A
BUDGET AMENDMENT WILL BE MADE TO RECORD THE RECEIPT OF
THIS DONATION AND APPROPRIATE THE PURCHASE OF THE
SECOND COMMERCIAL ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES;
3.AUTHORIZE A PURCHASING CONTRACT WITH GALPIN FORD INC.
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER TWO FULLY EQUIPPED FORD F150
COMMERCIAL ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES; AND
4.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THOSE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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9January 8, 2007
Item A-6
Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Amending the Contract
between PERS and the City of Culver City to Implement
One-Year Final Compensation for Culver City Management
Group (CCMG) and Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA)
Unit Employees.
THAT THE CITY ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2007-001 AMENDING
THE CONTRACT BETWEEN PERS AND THE CITY OF CULVER CITY.
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The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-1
Discussion of Authorization and Funding of the Culver City
Park Enhancement Program (PEP).
Bill La Pointe, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services gave the staff report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council;
Vicki Daly Redholtz, Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission
June Walden
Discussion ensued regarding allowing the Parks and
Recreation Commission have a role in approving
applications; and giving locally based small companies or
businesses an opportunity apply for funds.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE AND FUND THE CULVER CITY PARK ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM (PEP);
2.ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE COUNCIL
DISCRETIONARY FUND THROUGH THE END OF FISCAL YEAR
2006-07. UP TO TEN (10) GRANTS AT UP TO $500 A PIECE
ARE ABLE TO BE FUNDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF $5,000 IN
FISCAL YEAR 2006-07; AND
3.DIRECT THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT TO WORK OUT THE DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM.
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11January 8, 2007
Item A-3
A Recommendation from the Agenda Formatting Subcommittee on
Adding Items Related to the City Manager and Reports from
the City Council on Committee Meetings Attended.
Councilmember Gross provided the report for this item.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE AGENDA FORMATTING SUBCOMMITTEE:
1. INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY MANAGER ON PAGE ONE OF THE
AGENDA.
2. THAT COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT ON COMMITTEE MEETINGS
ATTENDED UNDER THE SECTION OF THE AGENDA ENTITLED
"ITEMS FROM COUNCIL".
AYES: Councilmembers Carlin, Gross, Malsin, Rose
NOES: Mayor Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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12January 8, 2007
Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager:
• City Council will need to adjourn this meeting to
January 16, 2007.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF ANGELA PEDERSON,
MOTHER OF POLICE CHIEF DON PEDERSON.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Stop sign is down at the corner of Louise Avenue and
McConnell Boulevard.
• Construction signs remain up near the Washington
Boulevard Resurfacing Project site; the project has
been completed.
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Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Expressed concerns that street paving projects done by
the City of Los Angeles do not include portions of the
streets located in Culver City.
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13January 8, 2007
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:40 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Angela Pederson,
mother of Police Chief Don Pederson to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on January 16, 2007.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2007
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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